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The Bar at The Spectator

French Quarter · Cocktail Bar

67 State Street, Charleston, SC, 29401Directions
4.7★★★★★★★★★★95 reviews

People say this bar offers delicious and thoughtfully crafted cocktails, including unique original creations and classic options. They also highlight the amazing, relaxing, and intimate atmosphere, which is perfect for conversation. Guests mention the friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable staff who provide excellent service.

Charleston craft-cocktail bar with rare classics and 7,013 Blackbird check-ins.

The Bar at The Spectator is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in French Quarter, Charleston. It has logged 8,887 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Thursday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Monday3:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday3:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday3:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday3:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday3:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday3:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday3:00 – 10:00 PM
thespectatorhotel.com

The experience

The Bar at The Spectator serves drinks you won't find elsewhere—original compositions alongside rare historical cocktails pulled from deep catalog.

Google Places/ updated 120d ago

Why go

The Bar at The Spectator is a cocktail bar in the French Quarter with a 4.7 rating from 95 Google reviews. Blackbird data logs over 8,887 check-ins since early 2025, with Wednesday and Friday drawing the most traffic. It's a steady destination for considered drinking.

Google Places/ updated 120d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird records 8,887 all-time check-ins at The Bar at The Spectator.
  • Wednesday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews.
  • A highlighted reviewer praises both original cocktails and rare old classics.
  • The listed price level is $$.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Blackbird shows 8,887 check-ins here, with Wednesday and Sunday ranking as the busiest days.

editorial/ updated 11d ago

Good to know

  • Menu spans original cocktails and rarely seen historical drinks.
  • Located within The Spectator Hotel.
  • Busiest on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Google Places/ updated 120d ago

Amenities

Drinks

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Features

Dine-inRestroom
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

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Flynet check ins

8,887

Neighborhood

French Quarter

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№4

of 5 French Quarter spots this month

vs neighborhood median

0.8× the French Quarter median

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 5 French Quarter spots.

Last 30 days

281 check ins

−54% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 28Oct 27

When it's busy

As busy as it gets right now

Tuesdaytoday
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Monday3:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday3:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday3:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday3:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday3:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday3:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday3:00 – 10:00 PM

Inside The Bar at The Spectator

The experience

The Bar at The Spectator serves drinks you won't find elsewhere—original compositions alongside rare historical cocktails pulled from deep catalog.

Google Places/ updated 120d ago

Review signal

4.7

95 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Guide

Inside The Bar at The Spectator

The experience

The Bar at The Spectator serves drinks you won't find elsewhere—original compositions alongside rare historical cocktails pulled from deep catalog.

Google Places/ updated 120d ago

Why go

The Bar at The Spectator is a cocktail bar in the French Quarter with a 4.7 rating from 95 Google reviews. Blackbird data logs over 8,887 check-ins since early 2025, with Wednesday and Friday drawing the most traffic. It's a steady destination for considered drinking.

Google Places/ updated 120d ago

Review signal

4.7

95 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Good to know

  • Menu spans original cocktails and rarely seen historical drinks.
  • Located within The Spectator Hotel.
  • Busiest on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Google Places/ updated 120d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inRestroom
Google Places/ updated 11d ago

Fast facts

  • Blackbird records 8,887 all-time check-ins at The Bar at The Spectator.
  • Wednesday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews.
  • A highlighted reviewer praises both original cocktails and rare old classics.
  • The listed price level is $$.
editorial/ updated 11d ago

Did you know

Blackbird shows 8,887 check-ins here, with Wednesday and Sunday ranking as the busiest days.

editorial/ updated 11d ago
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FAQ

How popular is The Bar at The Spectator?

The Bar at The Spectator has logged 8,887 check ins on Blackbird.

When is The Bar at The Spectator busiest?

The Bar at The Spectator is busiest on Thursday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does The Bar at The Spectator serve?

The Bar at The Spectator serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is The Bar at The Spectator?

The Bar at The Spectator is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at The Bar at The Spectator?

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

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