Since I am recently engaged, I thought it would be fun to put together an itinerary for a Bachelorette Weekend in Charleston, mainly focused on food and drinks. Since I live here, I won’t be doing my bachelorette here, but hopefully this will help some fellow fiancés! There is also a video version of this guide on my TikTok if you’re a visual learner.
Friday: Dinner, Drinks, and Dancing
Dinner at Barsa
This Spanish tapas restaurant is a great spot for a big group because you can order a ton of small plates and share. The paella is a must, as are the patatas bravas. Try to get there in time for happy hour (4-7 p.m.)
Drinks at Cocktail Club
Ease into the night at Cocktail Club, which has more of a chill, speakeasy vibe than the next bar on the list. Get one of their classic cocktails or split a punch bowl if you’re feeling frisky.
Dancing at Prohibition
Now that you pregamed a bit at Cocktail Club, it’s time to dance at Prohibition. It’s a nice restaurant and cocktail bar by day, but at night, the dance floor is electric. They also have a nice patio in the back if you need to take a dancing break.
Late night snack at Benny Ravello’s
Benny’s has saved my life many times after a night out. Their pizza slices are huge and reasonably priced, so you will survive the rest of the weekend financially and physically.
Saturday: Brunch, Boats, and Barbecue
Brunch at Daps
Daps will remind you why you love breakfast. A place that is known for their strong canned mimosas and fruity pebble pancakes just screams bachelorette party. If you want something more savory, their bacon, egg, and cheese has a cheese sauce on it that is to die for and their chorizo gravy sandwich is another must-try.
Stock up on booze for your boat day at East Bay Wine and Spirits
If you’re going on a boat tour, usually booze isn’t included. I recommend stopping by East Bay Wine and Spirits to stock up on canned cocktails, liquor, anything you need. There’s also a Harris Teeter across the street for mixers.
Boat day
If your bach party coincides with warm weather, seeing Charleston from the water is a must. For a smaller group, Charleston Sailing Adventures has a private sailboat tour, and Holy City Boat Tours are always a great time. I’ve used both for birthday celebrations. I haven’t tried Saltwater Cycle yet, but I’ve heard good things.
Dinner at Home Team BBQ
After a day on the boat, you probably just want something filling and don’t care how fancy it is. We have several great barbecue restaurants, but I would recommend Home Team because it has more of a party vibe, especially when people have had a few of their signature frozen drink, The Gamechanger.
Live Music at Royal American
If you still have some energy left, catch some live music at Royal American. It’s more of a divey vibe and they have 32 oz punches that are sweet, but sneaky strong.
Sunday: Recovery
Brunch at Grace & Grit
Get the grit flight and thank me later. They also have mimosa flights and classic southern breakfast items that will help you recover.
Tavern & Table
If you have time for one more stop, head to Shem Creek for waterfront drinks. A little hair of the dog action never hurt anyone and the Vanilla Coconut Coffee is the drink for the job.
If you need more activities than this, check out my TikTok or Instagram, where I have guides for Charleston neighborhoods and restaurants. I hope you have a fantastic Bachelorette Weekend in Charleston!
