Nightlife in Charleston

In seven locations around the Charleston area, King Street Grille rolls out upscale pub fare and a few dozen flat-screen televisions. Full of contemporary versions of traditional bar favorites, the menu unfolds to reveal mac ‘n’ cheese egg rolls, nine types of grilled, hand-formed burgers, and plates weighed down with comforting entrees, such as pork chops and shepherd's pie. The bar stocks more than 100 beers and its own line of liquor to wash down meals or offer as gifts to the thirsty actors who reenact big games inside the TV. Throughout the week, the eatery pairs good food with good times by transforming its space into a venue for trivia nights, billiards, and live music.

Every Thursday evening, freeform jazz melodies drift between tables as diners quietly chat and sip cognac, scotch, and global wines. Meanwhile, chefs cook up thick Black Angus steaks that they cut in-house, craft hearty sandwiches, and grill sea scallops to serve with risotto. Between the lounge's brass chandeliers and polished wood dance floor, guests cut a rug on salsa nights or take in a show during open-mic and comedy nights. Pilot Lounge & Bistro's chefs also cater special events, such as weddings or celebrations of surviving a buffalo stampede.