The Refinery

Name: The Refinery
Address: 1640 Meeting St Unit 108, Charleston, SC, 29405
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

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4.54,927 reviews

Rooftop atmosphere, bar bites, and a 4.5-star rating.

The Refinery is a $$ Bar restaurant in NoMo, Charleston. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Why go

The Container Bar at The Refinery is a $$ bar with a major review footprint: 4.5 stars across 4,927 Google reviews. The strongest through-line is atmosphere—reviewers call the space beautiful, trendy, clean, and view-driven, with one describing the rooftop as “pure perfection.”

Available review highlights mention tasty empanadas and a generous grilled steak panini, though one diner thought it landed more like a sandwich than a panini. Service reports split in telling ways—Carolyn and Ellie get name-checked for attentive hospitality and birthday care, while another review notes slow drinks and missed water refills.

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Fast facts

Google rating: 4.5 from 4,927 reviews.
Reviewers repeatedly praise the atmosphere, views, and polished space.
Named servers Carolyn and Ellie were singled out for memorable hospitality.
One review called the grilled steak panini a generous portion.
Blackbird check-in volume is not currently available.

editorial/ updated 2d ago

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The Google review base shows 4,927 reviews backing a 4.5-star rating.

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What people say

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The empanadas were tasty, and the grilled steak panini was a very generous portion and it was really good, however I will note that imo, it was not a panini and more like a sandwich. The service was a little lacking, no one came by for water refills and it took a long time for…

T2 weeks ago

Amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere! Our server Carolyn was phenomenal and made the experience even more memorable! We were seated closer to the bar and she made sure to get a picture of us by the Empire State Building quickly once a table opened up in its view. This rooftop…

Erika McGregor2 months ago

We loved absolutely everything about The Refinery. Ellie, was such an amazing server. She was incredibly attentive and friendly throughout our entire experience. We appreciated all that she did to make my son’s 21st birthday lunch a memorable and happy one. She even bought out…

Teresa D7 months ago

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FAQ

What kind of food does The Refinery serve?

The Refinery serves Bar cuisine.

How expensive is The Refinery?

The Refinery is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is The Refinery located?

The Refinery is located at 1640 Meeting St Unit 108, Charleston, SC, 29405.

How do I check in at The Refinery?

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