✨ Your Next Girls Night in Charleston: 9 Spots to Laugh, Sip, & Have a Vibe ✨

Ally Bills
Jun 10
3 min read

Updated: Jun 24

Let’s be real—Charleston knows how to do charm. But when it comes to planning a next-level girls’ night, you want more than “cute.” You want unforgettable. You want sexy interiors, vibey cocktails, moody lighting, and food that makes you audibly moan. And you want options—because the energy shifts, the crew rotates, and sometimes you’re feeling pink tequila and other times... it’s strictly martini-core. 🍸💋

I got you.

Here’s the official Ally Bills-approved list of must-hit spots for your next girls night in Charleston. Whether you're going glam, cozy, wild, or wine-drunk-and-deep-talking-at-the-bar energy—we’ve got the perfect vibe match below.

🥂 La Cave

Start underground. Literally. This sexy, hidden wine bar feels like a Parisian secret you weren't supposed to find. Think candlelit corners, sultry music, and wine flights that practically whisper secrets to your soul. Perfect for kicking off the night with intention—or ending it if you're feeling mysterious and French.

Vibe Check: Sophisticated, secretive, très chic.

Pairs Well With: Cashmere, eye contact, confessions.

🇫🇷 La Bonne Franquette

Say less—this French bistro is giving. You’ll be sipping Bordeaux and crushing crispy duck while catching up like you’re in a Nancy Meyers film. It’s cozy, intimate, and a little flirty. (Extra points if you dress the part.)

Vibe Check: Bistro charm + Main Character energy.

Pairs Well With: Red lipstick, group selfies, and someone inevitably ordering escargot just to say they did.

🍣 Legami

If your girls night needs to feel like a Tokyo x Charleston fever dream, Legami is it. Sushi, cocktails, and curated minimalism—this place is a vibe vortex. The lighting hits, the food slaps, and the drinks are dangerously good.

Vibe Check: Cool, intentional, aesthetic overload.

Pairs Well With: Sleek outfits, group story posts, and an omakase that sparks existential joy.

🍸 Linnette’s

This is your espresso martini & chaos stop. Retro-glam meets downtown cool. It’s the kinda place where the playlist makes you say “wait, what IS this song?” every 4 minutes, and suddenly you’re talking to strangers like they’re castmates.

Vibe Check: Vintage swank, high volume energy.

Pairs Well With: Heels that hurt but you don’t care, dancing by the bar, unfiltered group chat content.

🍝 Pelato

Pasta and pink wine? Say no more. Pelato is breezy, lively, and the ideal carb-loading environment before a long night of gossip and gratitude. Also: the Aperol spritz here might be the best in town.

Vibe Check: Fun, flirty, southern Italy by way of Cannon Street.

Pairs Well With: Outdoor seating, shared dishes, and main character glow-ups.

🌊 The Kingstide

If your crew is craving seafood towers and that crisp harbor air, The Kingstide is a no-brainer. Gorgeous views, chic AF interiors, and that elevated-but-chill energy. Ideal for brunchy-girls-night hybrids too.

Vibe Check: Bougie coastal goddess.

Pairs Well With: Rosé, boat shoes (just kidding—unless), and golden hour.

🏄‍♀️ The Longboard

The “we’re chill but still hot” girls night. Island-inspired and full of energy, The Longboard brings major surfy, beachy cocktail energy to Sullivan’s Island. No stress, no heels, just good vibes and fresh bites.

Vibe Check: Relaxed, surf-glam, effortlessly cool.

Pairs Well With: Loose waves, sandals, and ordering “one of everything.”

🌵 Pink Cactus

Your girls night just got spicy. This is your margarita-moment, bold-lipstick, dancing-by-the-table kinda night. Street tacos, strong drinks, and a crowd that knows how to bring it. Come for the food, stay for the energy.

Vibe Check: Spicy, playful, unapologetic.

Pairs Well With: Neon eyeliner, mezcal, and voice notes you won’t remember recording.

🏡 Post House Inn

The kind of place you go when the group chat says “just a chill one,” but you still wear your cutest outfit just in case. This cozy tavern-meets-inn is full of charm, fantastic food, and low-stakes intimacy.

Vibe Check: Soft girl meets coastal queen.

Pairs Well With: Oversized sweaters, deep convos, and that one friend who always ends the night journaling.

🥂 Wildcard Bonus: Progressive Night!

Here’s a power move: pick 3-4 of these spots and do a progressive dinner crawl. Start at Post House for apps and bubbles, Legami for dinner, Pelato for nightcaps, and La Cave for that “we’re so mysterious and cool” closing vibe.

You’ll thank me later.

💬 Final Word?

Charleston isn’t just a place. It’s a mood. And your girls night should reflect that. So whether you’re bonding, brunching, dancing, healing, or all of the above—you deserve a night that matches your energy.

Tag your crew. Pick your vibe. Let’s make it unforgettable. 💃✨