Top Awendaw Venues

The term “Blind Tiger” was coined in the late 1800s to describe the illicit drinking and gambling establishments opening their doors as temperance legislation swept across the country. The first “Blind Tiger” in South Carolina sprung up in the Holy City in 1893 as a defiant rebuttal to the dispensary laws. Local lore suggests Broad Street was home to many houses of “ill repute” throughout the years. In 1992, ninety-nine years after the first “Blind Tigers” appeared, the Blind Tiger Pub opened in its current location, paying homage to a historic tradition. Despite changing hands several times throughout the years, the Blind Tiger Pub has always remained a fixture of Charleston society. In 2016, after painstaking restoration, the Blind Tiger Pub was reborn. Striving to continue to honor the legacy of its previous caretakers, we invite you to join us in celebrating this Charleston institution. Hand-crafted cocktails, chef-inspired menus and historic Southern charm will create an event experience unlike any other.

• Spaces for 40-65 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Upstairs at Virginia’s dining room is completely separated from the downstairs dining room. Purposely designed to host small receptions, corporate events, rehearsal dinners and bridal luncheons, Upstairs at Virginia’s is your ideal local for your special occasion! Classic Charleston influenced interior and the aromas of home cooking inspire all of the comforts of a traditional Southern kitchen, the perfect setting for hosting any of your events. At the heart of Virginia’s you will find gracious southern hospitality along with all of the flavors of the Lowcountry. Virginia’s on King is a sophisticated Southern restaurant blending traditional kitchen comforts with familiar regional dishes. Prepared with the utmost care for quality and flavor, the menu incorporates local ingredients and family recipes to bring you Southern cooking Lowcountry style. Classic Charleston style and homecooked aromas inspire the ambiance of this local favorite. At the heart of Virginia’s, you will find gracious Southern hospitality and comfort foods that make you feel right at home.

Whether you're planning a celebratory cocktail reception, an engaging corporate event, or a relaxed networking gathering, King Street Dispensary provides the perfect blend of historic character and modern hospitality.

• Spaces for 60-250 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 2 Total Spaces

SC Society Hall, designed by Gabriel Manigault and built between 1799-1804, is an amazing event venue and one of America's most historic buildings. Although we are mostly known for elegant weddings, SC Society Hall is suitable for a wide range of special events including lectures, board meetings, luncheons, cocktail parties, baby showers, photo shoots, recitals, graduations, corporate gatherings and more. Featuring an elegant ballroom upstairs and two flex spaces downstairs, we are an open canvas waiting to help your vision come to life. A LITTLE HISTORY OF THE SC SOCIETY & THE HALL ... IN THE MIDDLE 1730s, a French Huguenot named Elisha Poinsett owned a tavern in Charleston, but his business was not doing well. Several friends agreed to help him an evening or two each week. Since charity was their reason for meeting, they decided to contribute two bits (sixteen pence) a week into a fund to help any of their members with a need. The group’s reputation grew and they became known as the “two-bit society.” After Poinsett’s business no longer needed their help, they formalized their association with the idea that charity would be their reason for being and education would be their main charity. The Provincial General Assembly incorporated them as the French Society on May 1, 1751, and King George II confirmed it at the Court of St. James on December 20, 1752. Soon afterward, the name was changed to the South Carolina Society and began including non-French members. They later purchased a block of land between George and Wentworth streets, cut a new street through it (the present Society Street), sold all the lots but one, and on that lot built a school for orphan boys. Toward the century’s close, the Society gave the school to the city of Charleston which eventually moved the school to Rutledge Avenue and renamed it the High School of Charleston. The Society then built the South Carolina Society Hall at 72 Meeting Street as a school for female orphans and indigents, and as a meeting place. The first meeting was was held July 24, 1804. The first floor was used to school orphans and indigents, while the second floor was a ballroom for social purposes. In 1826 the first floor became a secondary school with both a Male Academy and Female Academy, both of which closed in 1841. Since then the hall has been used for dance school (“Cotillion”), weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and business meetings—as well as a motion picture location.

• Spaces for 120-350 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 3 Total Spaces

Celebrating 100 Years in Downtown Charleston! Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston has been at the heart of the city’s social, business, and community life since opening in 1924. Generations of Charlestonians have marked the important milestones in their lives in our historic ballrooms. Whether you are planning a wedding reception, conference, fundraiser, awards banquet, or a gala ball, the Francis Marion Hotel ballrooms, with their 24-foot ceilings and antique crystal chandeliers, will create an elegant backdrop for your next event. In addition to our two grand ballrooms, the Francis Marion offers a 4,500-square foot conference center, the Carolina Ballroom, and eight smaller meeting rooms. Our meeting rooms are equipped with high-speed internet connections and the latest audio-visual equipment provided by our onsite audio-visual company. With a total of 19,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, the Francis Marion Hotel is your ideal choice when planning your next event.

• Spaces for 50-75 Guests
• 1 Art Gallery

Looking for a unique and vibrant venue for your next event? Our stunning art gallery in the heart of Charleston offers an unforgettable setting surrounded by inspiring artworks and an elegant atmosphere. Great for cocktail party, Birthday, Fashion show, Business meeting Etc..

• Spaces for 80-100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Vincent Chicco's private dining room may accommodate up to 100 people for a business meeting or a special occasion. This unique space boasts vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, and subtle elegance above our Italian restaurant in the center of upper King Street in downtown Charleston. History and tradition, like its namesake, influence Vincent Chicco's now-modern take on classic Italian-American dishes. Vincent Chicco's is a peaceful sanctuary tucked back on Hutson Alley, serving exquisite Italian food with fresh ingredients, handmade pastas, and house-made sauces. During the prohibition era, Vincent Chicco, an Italian immigrant to Charleston, managed a number of saloons and was a leader in the local anti-prohibition movement. Chicco's arrest was the first since Governor Tillman signed a dispensary law. Because many Charlestonians opposed the law, Chicco's arrest became well-known. Vincent Chicco's is thrilled to serve enhanced old-world authentic Italian cuisine that pays tribute to one of Charleston's forgotten heroes.

Vintage Lounge is located on Upper King Street in a beautifully renovated historic building. In addition to our award winning interiors, we feature a spacious outdoor patio and bar so that you and your guests can take in all that Charleston has to offer.

• Spaces for 50-225 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 1 Event Space

Charleston’s premiere downtown events venue for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and private dining in the heart of one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods. The classic-meets-cosmopolitan ambiance of The Garden Room, Courtyard, and Trolley Room mirror our culinary approach: take the ultimate ingredients—whether an architectural treasure or the perfection of just-caught seafood—and uplift them with a deft touch of imagination and expertise. While we do have three spaces, the Trolley Room and Courtyard are rented together. Your private event includes exclusive access to our event spaces, The Trolley Room and Courtyard - available to host your wedding 7 days a week. We include in our Event Services Package everything to make your experience as turnkey as possible, including our professionally trained staff, 66 inch round tables, Chiavari chairs, linens, glassware, china, flatware, high top cocktail tables, outdoor heaters, lounge furniture and custom wood bars, including setup. From band/ DJ connections, weather contingencies and everything in between, Cannon Green was thoughtfully designed to include the essentials for a seamless event. By design, we’re able to accommodate smaller, 14-person Chef’s Tables to larger events with equal finesse. Our Cannon Green Artisan Catering team, led by Executive Chef Orlando Pagán, offers a variety of formal and informal dining choices for either seated or stationed meals. Begin your evening with an alfresco cocktail hour with passed canapés in the Courtyard followed by dinner and dancing in the Trolley Room. Cannon Green offers wedding parties the same exceptional and celebrated quality cuisine that diners expect in our restaurant—setting us apart from other venues.

Haberdash is the getting ready space for the GROOM on his wedding day! Centerally located in downtown Charleston, Haberdash offers 1500sq ft of game playing space, a pristine shower with changing suite, and a full kitchen. Haberdash games include pool, shuffleboard, air hockey, buck hunter, golden tee, darts, foosball, 3 flat screen TVs, and x box one. Your rental will also include a private outdoor courtyard for smoking cigars & playing corn hole. We have a tier of packages to fit any budget. Our packages include beer, bourbon bar, Bloody Mary bar, catered lunch, cigar bar, getting ready photos, suit steaming, and transportation to your venue. BOOK NOW! 843-568-3625

• Spaces for 12-150 Guests
• 5 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 5 Total Spaces

We are proud to offer what we consider one of the most distinctive private dining experiences in the South. Husk Charleston provides a setting that is both intimate and iconic, where the past is preserved and the present is deeply felt. Whether you join us in the Lounge, the Patio, or throughout the restaurant, your gathering becomes part of our story. What makes Husk truly special is not just the craftsmanship of our food or the thoughtfulness of our service. It’s the people who fill the space. The celebrations, the milestones, the laughter around the table, that’s the heart of what we do. Our role is to anticipate your needs, support your vision, and bring warmth and care to every detail. We have had the honor of hosting everything from family dinners to corporate receptions, wedding celebrations, holiday parties, and community gatherings. Each event is personal. Each moment is ours to help you shape. You’ll work closely with our dedicated events team, as well as our chefs, managers, and beverage professionals, to plan an experience that reflects your intention and style. From seasonal menus rooted in the Lowcountry to curated wines and handcrafted cocktails, every element will be handled with care. If there’s anything we can do to make your event more meaningful, more comfortable, or more memorable, we hope you’ll let us know. It’s a privilege to serve you, and we’re truly grateful for the opportunity. Please reach out to us via our website (https://huskcharleston.com/private-dining/) for more information and booking.

• Spaces for 100-175 Guests

Senses awaken as the sound of crackling Carolina oak and the aromas of freshly charred herbs fill the room. Whether it’s a sense of familiarity you find yourself longing for or it's new stories, new friends, new laughs—our hope for you is remedy will be found inside the old walls of Southbound. Dry aged meats, perfectly balanced cocktails, and uncommon wines await. Please make our live-fire kitchen your home for the evening and may you leave with a story of your own to tell.

Located above the Kenny Flowers Flagship Store, The King Street Cabana Club in downtown Charleston is open! Rent our sun-kissed second floor event space, featuring a swanky tropical bar and an Amalfi-inspired beach club roof deck. This spacious venue is the perfect location for wedding welcome parties, graduation parties, baby showers, and more. So whether you’re looking to relax and rosé with your girls at a bachelorette party, throw the birthday party of your dreams, workshop the next billion-dollar business idea, or get funky with friends and a live DJ, the King Street Cabana Club is the perfect venue to celebrate just about anything in the heart of downtown Charleston.

• Spaces for 32 Guests

Imagine having one of Charleston’s most acclaimed restaurants reserved entirely for you and up to 30 guests. Honeysuckle Rose offers a truly one-of-a-kind evening—an intimate, theatrical dining experience where the entire restaurant becomes yours alone. Work directly with our culinary team to customize an eight-course tasting menu and curated wine or zero-proof pairing. Throughout the evening, you and your guests will enjoy interactive moments with our chefs and staff as your meal is prepared exclusively for your table. This is not just dinner—it’s a private night of artistry, hospitality, and national-caliber cuisine, crafted for you in the heart of Charleston.

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

The Historic Rice Mill is Charleston’s most spectacular waterfront venue, featuring versatile indoor and outdoor spaces with unparalleled sunset views. Offering a ground floor event space that is perfectly appointed for a variety of events, the Historic Rice Mill brings to you classic design features including exposed brick, wide plank wood floors, large double windows and pressed tin ceilings. The beautiful mahogany and marble bar is well suited for entertaining, while the adjacent bar area naturally lends itself to live music and dancing. The Historic Rice Mill would be honored to assist you in hosting the event of your dreams at our venue. Fill out the contact form that is attached to our website, and one of our representatives will get back to you within the next 48 business hours with a response to your inquiry. We would like to express our gratitude for taking this opportunity, and we look forward to assisting you in the planning and execution of your upcoming special event.

• Spaces for 150-320 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Segra Club at Riley Park sits gloriously above Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, giving you an unparalleled views of the Ashley River marsh and the home field of the Charleston RiverDogs, as you relax in climate-controlled comfort. The space can be easily converted into your dream venue for weddings, receptions, social events and corporate events, including holiday parties and business presentations. You can feast on custom menus from RiverDogs executive chef Josh Shea and imaginative beverage options to make planning your event easy, elegant and delicious.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate

Legare Waring House is a wedding venue in Charleston, South Carolina. It was built in the 1840s. Imagine dancing the night away under moss draped oaks and exchanging vows while surrounded by natural beauty — this venue allows you to do just that. Governors, international leaders, and couples have all attended key events at the location. The mansion is decorated in classic Charleston colors and furnishings, giving it a lovely and attractive setting for a wedding. Legare Waring House has indoor and outdoor seating for up to 200 people. The house is surrounded by oak trees and has a screened porch, freshwater lagoons, a wrought iron water fountain, a fountain patio, tenting area, and a vendor access road. The Avenue of Oaks, the Wedding Oak, and the Wedding Garden are all good options for a ceremony. Four bridal suites with private bathrooms and a two-story groom's quarters with a dressing room, private bathroom, and gentlemen's lounge with satellite television, a card table, and a mini refrigerator are also available at the site. A catering kitchen with an electric oven and stove, a refrigerator and freezer, an ice machine, a prep table, a dumpster, and a parking lot is also available on site. Different ceremony location options are offered, the bride and groom sections, the catering kitchen, a parking area, plus parking and shuttle services are all included when you rent the Legare Waring House for your next event. In addition, the location is handicap accessible, pet-friendly, and has free Wi Fi.

• Spaces for 235-300 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

The Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, located along the Ashley River's banks, is widely regarded as the "birthplace of South Carolina" and is open to the public. Founders Hall, a one-of-a-kind venue on this historically significant property, is also located on the grounds. Founders Hall, with its cutting-edge features, complements the natural beauty of Charles Towne Landing's charming setting while also providing guests with every modern convenience. LOWCOUNTRY CHARM IS INCLUDED In addition to rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions, Founders Hall is a fantastic venue for retreats, seminars, corporate meetings, family reunions, holiday parties and other special events. Throughout the gold-level LEED-certified green building, natural light streams in through a glass wall that spans the length of the hall, while a landscaped courtyard invites guests to take a break and relax outside. In the beautiful Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, Founders Hall is a modern event space surrounded by history. It can accommodate up to 300 people. Because of the unique mix of concrete, wood, and glass elements, it's easy to see why this venue is such a popular choice, and the blank space allows you to truly make it your own for the day! This historic property, located in the heart of Charleston, is the ideal location to celebrate your next special occasion!

• Spaces for 12-26 Guests
• 1 Boat

We’d love to welcome you on board our party boat! We’re a small, local team that’s been doing this for years — and we truly love helping people celebrate the moments that matter. https://harborbarchs.com/ Our boat is great for bachelorette parties, proposals, rehearsal dinners, low-key weddings, birthdays (even baby’s first birthdays!), corporate parties and any time you want to gather your favorite people and enjoy Charleston from the water. We cruise through the harbor with music, great views, and often dolphins swimming nearby. It’s fun, relaxed, and always a good time. Bring your drinks, bring your friends — we’ll bring the vibe 💛

• Spaces for 35-115 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Whether you're planning a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, Wicklow Hall provides an inspiring backdrop for life’s most meaningful moments. Featuring overnight accommodations for up to 30 guests, outdoor ceremony and reception locations, bridal suite, and indoor spaces for rehearsal dinners and cocktail hours, Wicklow Hall ensures an unforgettable wedding weekend in the heart of Hammock Coast.