The Gin Joint

Name: The Gin Joint
Address: 182 East Bay Street, Suite 102, Charleston, SC, 29401
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

French Quarter · Cocktail Bar

182 East Bay Street, Suite 102, Charleston, SC, 29401Directions

4.51,699 reviews

Elegant cocktails, live-music energy, and 841 Blackbird check-ins.

The Gin Joint is a $$ Cocktail Bar restaurant in French Quarter, Charleston. It has logged 2,147 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Friday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Why go

The Gin Joint is a $$$ cocktail bar with crowd data behind the buzz: 2,147 all-time Blackbird check-ins, with Sunday and Saturday leading the activity. On Google, it holds a 4.5 rating from 1,699 reviews, and the highlighted review signals are consistent: strong service, distinctive cocktails, live music, and an atmosphere described as elegant and fun.

The highlighted reviews make this feel less like a quick drink stop and more like a planned night out. Guests call out exceptional cocktails, mouth-watering food, attentive servers by name, and jazz on at least one Thursday night. The practical read: plan ahead for reservations, expect stronger weekend check-in activity, and budget for a premium-but-justified experience.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Fast facts

The Gin Joint has 2,147 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Sunday and Saturday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google shows a 4.5 rating from 1,699 reviews.
Highlighted reviews praise cocktails, service, live music, and ambiance.
One reviewer noted reservations can be hard to get, so planning ahead matters.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

Did you know

The Gin Joint’s Blackbird traffic peaks on weekends, with Sunday and Saturday as its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 27d ago

What people say

From real reviews

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“The cocktails were exceptional and unique”

Plenty of parking in the area and valet is available. Reservations can be hard to get, so plan ahead. Service was fantastic! Kudos to Logan. The cocktails were exceptional and unique. The food was mouth watering! From appetizers through dessert. The live music was perfect. T…

Jeff Downing5 months ago

Quest was our server. He was very knowledgeable about the food and drink menu. We ordered several of his recommendations and we were not disappointed. I had the sweet tea brined pork chops very tasty and my husband had the snapper. We both cleaned our plates. Thursday night fe…

Brandi Reifenstein5 months ago

Fantastic service and atmosphere. The staff made us feel extremely welcomed and were very kind/helpful. They truly went way beyond our expectations!! The food was really good, but not anything absolutely amazing. The drinks were great

Avery Pittman3 months ago

Google reviews/ updated 27d ago

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Flynet check ins

2,147

Neighborhood

French Quarter

Last 30 days

461 check ins

−40% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside The Gin Joint

Review signal

4.5

1,699 Google reviews

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Google Places/ updated 27d ago

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FAQ

How popular is The Gin Joint?

The Gin Joint has logged 2,147 check ins on Blackbird.

When is The Gin Joint busiest?

The Gin Joint is busiest on Friday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does The Gin Joint serve?

The Gin Joint serves Cocktail Bar cuisine.

How expensive is The Gin Joint?

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

How do I check in at The Gin Joint?

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

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