Top Charleston Premiere Venues

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Choosing your premiere venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Charleston. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Charleston venue has never been easier.

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    Saltwater Cowboys

    130 Mill St, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
    • Spaces for 30-200 Guests
    • 4 Restaurants
    • 3 Bars
    • 4 Total Spaces

    Since 2017, Saltwater Cowboys has been Mount Pleasant’s go-to waterfront restaurant on historic Shem Creek, known for seafood, slow-smoked BBQ, cold cocktails, and unforgettable sunset views. As one of the top Shem Creek restaurants, we offer a laid-back Lowcountry dining experience with unbeatable marsh and harbor scenery. Whether you're here for oysters, brisket, happy hour, or a night out with friends, our authentic flavors, live music, and friendly crew make Saltwater Cowboys a favorite for locals and visitors looking for Charleston’s best seafood and BBQ on the water.

    Avg response time 4-6 hrs
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    Folliday Inn

    Charleston, SC, USA
    • Spaces for 150-200 Guests
    • 1 Hotel
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces

    On Folly Beach, you won't find a more contemporary and laid-back atmosphere than at the Folliday Inn. In keeping with the custom that was established by the Holliday Family more than eight decades ago, our family is pleased to extend to you a warm welcome to the NEW Folliday Inn. We are located just one block away from the beach and offer vacation rentals within the ambiance of a boutique inn. The Inn recently underwent renovations that resulted in a barefoot atmosphere that is both laid-back and upscale. There are kitchenettes and smart televisions in the guest rooms, complimentary internet access throughout the property, housekeeping services for guests staying longer than a week, and one of the largest pools on Folly Beach, complete with lounge chairs. Over 8,000 square feet of outdoor space is available for guests to enjoy celebrations at the Folliday Inn. Allow us to assist you in commemorating significant life events and anniversaries with a wonderful party that both you and your guests will always remember fondly. We have Champagne and memories just waiting to be uncorked for your wedding, reunion, corporate retreat, family celebration, birthday, or any other special occasion from sweet 16 to sweet 60. Get in touch with our logistics experts to obtain additional information regarding our rooms, event space, catering services, and additional solutions.

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    563 King Street

    563 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    • Spaces for 120-230 Guests

    Charleston's outdoor venue- featuring a restored rooftop space and original garden patio- is the perfect setting for a romantic Charleston wedding, intimate rehearsal dinner before the big day, birthday party with your closest friends, or maybe even a chef dinner underneath the stars. Located right on King Street, this venue is the perfect location to experience all the charm Charleston has to offer. The 2,300 sqft. venue can host up to 230 guests standing or 120 seated. The original brick, ivy covered walls and lanterns adorning the entrance make for a venue your guests will never forget. Our renovated space also has six to ten luxury apartments on-site that be be reserved as a bridal block.

    Avg response time 6-12 hrs
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    High Wire Distilling

    311 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    • Spaces for 250-300 Guests

    Located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, The Barrel Room at High Wire Distilling Co. lends the industrial feel of a craft distillery to an event space thoughtfully curated to host a vast array of events and celebrations. This spacious 3200 square foot space can accommodate up to 250 guests seated and 300 standing. It boasts a beautiful wooden barrel-shaped ceiling, a prominent barrel wall, views of the gleaming 8000L copper still, rough hewn cypress accents, and warm dimmable lighting. Whether you are seeking a smart venue for a corporate gathering or a unique space in which to celebrate a joyous moment, The Barrel Room can accommodate any occasion.

    Avg response time 2-4 hrs
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    Sweetgrass Pavilion

    99 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
    • Spaces for 50-150 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    An upscale rustic venue, the Sweetgrass Pavilion is nestled in the Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park just across the river from downtown Charleston. A perfect setting for intimate rehearsal dinners, holiday parties and corporate events. Crack open some oysters, help yourself to some barbecue and enjoy the $14 million view.

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    Le James

    35 Prioleau St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    • Spaces for 20-275 Guests
    • 1 Bar
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 1 Rooftop

    Welcome to Le James, the premier event venue in Charleston, SC. Our space blends timeless elegance with modern amenities to create the perfect setting for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations. From intimate gatherings to grand occasions, Le James provides a stunning backdrop that embodies Charleston’s unique charm and hospitality.

    Avg response time 12-24 hrs
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    Parcel 32

    442 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    • Spaces for 14-150 Guests
    • 5 Event Spaces
    • 1 Historic Space
    • 6 Total Spaces

    Located in the heart of downtown Charleston, Parcel 32 is a historic venue ideal for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal brunches, after parties, and more. Situated on Upper King Street, it's walking distance to renowned hotels, fine dining, shopping, historic sites, and cultural experiences. Parcel 32 brings together the best of the old and the new. Housed in an 1837 Charleston single home, it was thoughtfully renovated to breathe new life into the building, resulting in an enchanting setting matching the vibrancy of Upper King Street. Each space was meticulously designed to create a modern twist on a historic backdrop, beginning with the courtyard entrance. Guests are immediately drawn to the ornate, custom-designed tile floor and lush plant wall. Once inside, you are welcomed into the Living Room, a lounge area with comfortable seating, adjoining an extensive wine wall. A few steps away, the main Dining Room is adorned with sleek, gold accents and emerald green tufted furniture. An expanded mirror wall reflects the beauty of the space, and the wall-to-wall window opens up to the perfect view of King Street. On the other side of the first floor, the spacious main bar area provides the perfect setting for pre-dinner drinks, welcome parties, and after parties. Upstairs, you will find The Parlour, a stunning cocktail lounges that opens onto a piazza overlooking King Street. From the vaulted ceiling and floral wall to the modernized Victorian-era furniture, The Parlour provides a warm, soft atmosphere that draws you in. DISTINCTIVE VENUE Parcel 32 can accommodate up to 150 guests with a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, including: • Tables, chairs, linens, tableware, and glassware for up to 150 guests • Upstairs Parlour and piazza featuring cocktail-style lounge furniture and contemporary furnishings, perfect for bridal showers, luncheons, and receptions • Private, downstairs dining room with comfortable seating for up to 80 guests • Designated bar area with a vintage feel and custom-designed decor CUISINE, BAR + SERVICE Our Patrick Properties Hospitality Group in-house culinary team serves as the exclusive food and beverage provider across all five of our historic venues and works closely with you to design a thoughtful menu perfectly suited to your event. Sourcing the freshest seasonal ingredients from local producers is a cornerstone of our cuisine. • Chef-crafted menu tailored with your personal touch • Customizable selections to please every palate • Menu consultations and private tastings • In-house Pastry Chef • On-site commercial kitchen

    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    The Refinery

    1640 Meeting Street Rd, Charleston, SC 29405, USA

    As home to the peninsula's only outdoor music venue, The Refinery contains a unique mix of spaces that can host a wide range of events where we can host up to 2,000 people in a full buyout. When not a full buyout, our property can be broken into 5 individual event spaces both indoor and outdoor ranging from a max of 100 people up to 1500 people, including our 1956 Passenger Railcar. Often the green room for our national touring acts, it has also been home to cocktail parties, bridal suites, and smaller business meetings. Our industrial backdrop & on-site amenities make it one of the most original venues in Charleston.

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    Coterie

    17 Warren St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    • Spaces for 102-125 Guests

    Modern charm meets soulful hospitality at Coterie, Charleston’s hidden gem for unforgettable celebrations. Tucked in the heart of downtown, Coterie blends striking design with warm energy, offering a one-of-a-kind backdrop for weddings, welcome parties, rehearsal dinners, and milestone gatherings. Our indoor dining room features vibrant, modern finishes with space for intimate seated dinners, while our lush private courtyard is perfect for cocktail-style events under the stars. At the center of the experience is a globally inspired culinary program led by renowned Charleston chef Trae Wilson, featuring bold, soulful dishes and coal-fired flavor. Our mixology team crafts boutique cocktails and offers the option to create signature bespoke cocktails that bring a personal touch to your celebration. From partial buyouts to full takeovers, Coterie is flexible, stylish, and run by a passionate team that brings creativity and care to every event. With no venue fee for smaller groups and customized menu tiers, we make luxury feel accessible and unforgettable. Celebrate with culture, flavor, and style only at Coterie.

    Avg response time 2-4 hrs
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    Seabreeze Marina

    50 Immigration St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    • Spaces for 70-125 Guests
    • 1 Landmark
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 2 Total Spaces

    Island Cabana Bar, an extention of Seabreeze Marina has beautiful views and includes top tier catering options Located downtown on the inter-coastal waterway in Charleston, SC with unmatched sunset views; Island Cabana Bar’s Dock is the perfect venue for celebrations and corporate gatherings. Whether you are interested in just drinks and socializing or eating and mingling our patio is the ideal location for your private events!

    Avg response time 1-2 hrs
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    The Porter Room

    Charleston, SC, USA

    The private event space known as the Porter Room is an excellent choice for a wide variety of celebrations, including weddings, business meetings, retreats, rehearsal dinners, social gatherings, and many more. The Porter Room is a one-of-a-kind venue that offers an experience that is unmatched by any other establishment in the Charleston area. It shares the same marsh-front property as Holy City Brewing. It would be our absolute pleasure to give you a tour of The Porter Room! Tours of any kind are required to have a reservation in advance. Tours of The Porter Room are normally given during the weekdays between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM. If you are interested in scheduling a tour of The Porter Room at Holy City Brewing, please send an email to maya@holycitybrewing.com. You or your event planner are in charge of setting up all of the tables and chairs for your gathering. It is mandatory that all decorations, rentals, and so on be picked up on the same day as your event, immediately following the conclusion of the allotted time for the event. The brewery and the venue share a parking lot, which is convenient for both businesses. Please keep this in mind as there is a high likelihood that the parking lot will become full quickly. It is recommended that people use ridesharing services. It's possible that only vendors will be allowed to park there. Please keep in mind that even though there are private events going on, the brewery is still open. We do monitor guests and provide signs indicating that the venue is hosting a private event. Holy City Brewing is responsible for supplying all of the alcoholic beverages. Outside alcohol vendors are not permitted. It is permissible to use any catering company that has both a license and insurance. On request, we are able to provide recommendations for various vendors. The Porter Room does not supply any kind of table linens for its guests. The person who is planning the event is going to be responsible for providing table linens.

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    HarbourView Inn

    2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401, USA
    • Spaces for 25-150 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Meeting Space

    With its beauty, charm and romantic elegance, Charleston is the perfect location for an unforgettable wedding, social or corporate event. Historic Downtown Charleston is home to intriguing boutiques, sophisticated museums and galleries, historic sites, world-renowned cuisine, and the famous City Market. Beautiful white sand beaches and historic plantations are just minutes from our luxury Charleston hotel. The HarbourView Inn, historic Charleston’s favorite AAA 4-Diamond hotel, is pleased to introduce new state of the art executive meeting facilities. Catering to groups of five to twenty five, our downtown Charleston hotel is the perfect setting for your most memorable and productive business meetings. Along with unparalleled personalized service and attention to detail, your group will enjoy sophisticated meeting facilities, complete with full computer networking capabilities and state of the art audio-visual equipment.

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    St Johns Yacht Club

    2408 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455, USA
    • Spaces for 30-50 Guests
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 space at this venue

    The Quarterdeck is more than just marinas; it is where your journey begins... a lifestyle uncharted. From marinas, boat clubs, boat rentals, water sports, restaurants, shops and private events + weddings it is the perfect for anyone in Charleston.

    Avg response time 1-2 hrs
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    Firefly Distillery

    4201 Spruill Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
    • Spaces for 15-4,000 Guests
    • 2 Bars
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 4 Total Spaces

    This unique, memorable space is perfect to host a family gathering, welcome party, post-wedding brunch, company conference, top producer incentive trip, or holiday party. Our Tasting Room Manager will work with you to create signature cocktails with spirits, colors, and names to personalize your event. Our venue offers a full on-premise culinary prep kitchen for catering or large outdoor space for food trucks. Plentiful parking with close access to downtown Charleston, Charleston International Airport and many historical sites. Private tours, sampling bars, and group tastings are available upon request. Please note that due to regular business operations, we are unable to accommodate weddings, however we are more than happy to host receptions.

    Avg response time 1-2 days
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    Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant

    250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
    • Spaces for 158-300 Guests
    • 3 Restaurants
    • 3 Bars
    • 3 Total Spaces

    Situated near the landmark Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, the Hotel Indigo® Mount Pleasant lets you experience the Lowcountry like a local. Our modern, boutique-style accommodations will help ensure a stress-free stay, with such amenities as complimentary Wi-Fi, ample work space and plush bedding. Our gathering and event spaces are named for iconic local trees of South Carolina and offer over 6,000 square feet of meeting space. Our Palmetto Ballroom can host you and 250 of your closest friends. You can enjoy a meal created with locally-sourced ingredients at our full-service restaurant or grab a snack at the sundry shop, featuring live indigo. This crop, from which a rich blue dye can be extracted, was integral to the area's 18th century economy. Craft cocktails are served at our indoor/outdoor bar, which leads to a resort-style pool, offering chairs for sunning, a fire feature and in-pool loungers.

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    Village Artist Collective

    2353 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466, USA

    Our 2000+ square feet space is inside a building resembling an Italian Villa, right across the street from Boone Hall Farms. We are both a rental venue and an art gallery for young artists and the Gullah and Geechee Communities.

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    Creek Club at I'On

    44 Saturday Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA
    • Spaces for 225-300 Guests
    • 1 Event Space

    Views that will stay with you forever Featuring a waterfront setting and unrivaled views, the Creek Club at I'ON is a stunning venue with over 5,000 square feet of space, including wide and attractive porches, and can accommodate up to 200 guests. The Creek Club can accommodate parties with a guest count ranging from 75 to 300 people. The expansive, open floor plan is highlighted by towering, large windows, vaulted ceilings with exposed rafters, and two big fireplaces, among other features. The big lawn with views of the creek and marsh is ideal for outdoor ceremonies or oyster roasts with a view of the creek and marsh. The gardens, which are beautifully manicured with native greenery such as live oaks, palms, and azaleas, are a sight to see all year long. The gardens are open to the public. A huge interior of 2,000 square feet with an open floor plan, large windows, high ceilings with exposed beams, and a gorgeous fireplace and mantle are among the features. The covered porch, which measures over 1,900 square feet and is fitted with clear weather flaps, fans, fan misters, and a fireplace, can be used throughout the year for relaxation. Guests will enjoy the large lawn area with a view of the creek, which is ideal for both ceremonies and receptions. The importance of creating a menu that is unique to you and your event cannot be overstated. As a result, we have created our menu with you, the host, as the primary consideration. The Creek Club at I'ON offers a choice of hors d'oeuvres, chef-attended stations, buffets, and serving alternatives, allowing you to create a menu that is tailored to your specific tastes and requirements. When you organize your event with us, be sure to check out our website for a list of preferred vendors to use.

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    Lowndes Grove

    266 St Margaret St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    • Spaces for 200-300 Guests
    • 1 Historic Space
    • 1 Estate
    • 1 Mansion

    Lowndes Grove stands proudly along the oak-lined banks of the Ashley River. Distinguished on the National Register for Historic Places, this beautifully restored estate offers an unparalleled backdrop for one-of-a-kind meetings, weddings, corporate receptions and private celebrations. The Main House showcases 1786-era architecture with period furnishings, an expansive piazza, grand lawn and sunlit terraces made of bluestone, brick and oyster tabby. Within this relaxed and refined setting, the scenic beauty of the Lowcountry unfolds with panoramic sunset views along the waterfront. DISTINCTIVE VENUE Lowndes Grove accommodates up to 300 guests and boasts both indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, including: • First and second-floor formal parlors and dining rooms with an expansive covered piazza on the second floor overlooking the grounds • Spacious outdoor event space under a permanent tent structure that adjoins to the main house • Manicured lawns and oyster tabby lots for outdoor entertaining • Distinctive portico on the first floor, with black and white tile flooring • Gravel lot perfect for evening entertainment, with an adjoining dock reaching out 700 ft. into the Ashley River • Bridal suite located on the second floor, perfect for getting ready the morning-of • A collection of museum-caliber artwork and antiques CUISINE, BAR + SERVICE Our Patrick Properties Hospitality Group in-house culinary team serves as the exclusive food and beverage provider across all five of our historic venues and works closely with you to design a thoughtful menu perfectly suited to your event. Sourcing the freshest seasonal ingredients from local producers is a cornerstone of our cuisine. • Chef-crafted menu tailored with your personal touch • Customizable selections to please every palate • Menu consultations and private tastings • In-house Pastry Chef • On-site commercial kitchen

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    1670 Room

    Charleston, SC, USA

    Rooted in Old World charm, 1670 Room is a transportive private venue designed for exclusive gatherings. Adjacent to Gingerline, its 1,105 square feet of handsomely appointed event space stand amid Historic Charleston City Market and feature palmetto-inspired art, French chandeliers, and a stately fireplace.

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    Surcee's

    559 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA
    • Spaces for 66-125 Guests

    Upstairs at Midtown is the ideal location for small wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, farewell brunches, social gatherings, and corporate events due to its unrivaled location in the center of Downtown Charleston, which is brimming with southern charm and a rich historical past. Upstairs at Midtown is housed within a building that was constructed in the 18th century and retains many of its original architectural elements. It is distinguished by its genuine heart pine flooring, tall mahogany coffered ceilings, stunning fireplaces, and artfully laid brick walls. The venue is split in half, with one side featuring a private rooftop and the other side overlooking the busy King Street. Whether you're getting married in front of your closest friends and family, kicking off your wedding weekend with a rehearsal dinner and welcome party, or celebrating one of life's other occasions, this quintessential Charleston venue offers a welcoming and one-of-a-kind atmosphere for all of your celebrations.

    Avg response time 1-2 hrs