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Lowlife

Folly Beach · Bar

106 East Hudson Avenue, Folly Beach, SC, 29439Directions

4.6762 reviews

People say this bar offers delicious food, including amazing burgers, chicken sandwiches, and unique appetizers like green chile queso and Brussels sprouts, alongside great cocktails. They also highlight the laid-back, rustic, and welcoming beach vibe, often with live music. Guests mention the staff are friendly, attentive, and provide great service.

Coffee, matcha, drinks—and tattoo supplies—with weekend check-in activity.

Lowlife is a $$ Bar restaurant in Folly Beach, Folly Beach. It has logged 9,950 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Sunday midday. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

A bar that stocks tattoo supplies, run by tattoo artists with a shop next door. Drinks, coffee, and ink in one spot.

Google Places/ updated 101d ago

Why go

Lowlife holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 13 reviews. Regulars praise the drinks, service, and unexpected retail angle—tattoo supplies sit alongside the bar program. Since February 2025, it's logged nearly 9,950 Blackbird check-ins, with Saturdays and Sundays driving traffic. Outdoor seating fills a gap in Folly Beach.

Google Places/ updated 101d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird records 9,950 all-time check-ins for Lowlife.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
Google shows a perfect 5-star rating from 16 reviews.
Reviewers call out matcha lattes, coffee, treats, drinks, and warm service.
Multiple reviews mention tattoo supplies sold on-site.

editorial/ updated 20d ago

Did you know

Lowlife has logged 9,950 Blackbird check-ins despite only 16 Google reviews.

editorial/ updated 20d ago

Good to know

They stock tattoo supplies on-site.
Outdoor seating available.
Owners are tattoo artists with an adjacent shop.

Google Places/ updated 101d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for groups

Google Places/ updated 20d ago

Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity667

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Flynet check ins

9,950

Neighborhood

Last 30 days

667 check ins

−19% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Lowlife

The experience

A bar that stocks tattoo supplies, run by tattoo artists with a shop next door. Drinks, coffee, and ink in one spot.

Google Places/ updated 101d ago

Review signal

4.6

762 Google reviews

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Google Places/ updated 20d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Lowlife?

Lowlife has logged 9,950 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Lowlife busiest?

Lowlife is busiest on Sunday midday, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Lowlife serve?

Lowlife serves Bar cuisine.

How expensive is Lowlife?

Lowlife is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Lowlife?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Lowlife in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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