The Pour House

The Pour House has such a special place in my heart. I've seen so many up and coming artists play here that are now GIANT such as bassnectar, emancipator, and big gigantic to name a few. I've also seen much smaller shows such as the quintessential toubab krewe 2 night run. This is the place to go in charleston for your smaller bands that the music farm doesn't suck the life out of and turn into a frat party.

The staff here is A+ unlike the farm. Every staff member is respectful and also enjoying the music. Drinks are pretty cheap (esp the pbr tall boys) and water is left out in coolers so you don't have to flag down a bartender.

The crowds here are a great mix and are people who are really there for the music-not to just be seen wearing neon clothing and throwing glow sticks (music farm cough cough). There is plenty of space to dance around, hang out at the bar, or chill out on the back patio.

The back deck is the best part. Not only do they do live music back there (dead on the deck!!!!) but there is a bar and a lot of seating to rest your dancin feet!

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. September seems to be their big money making month every year and as summer comes it lulls a little bit now that every band has to attend every music festival to be cool.

The Pour House is the place to let your freak flag fly because no one could give a damn!! Soak in all it's awesomeness!!!

Great Mutemath show in September. Our bartender Mark was great. It's nice to find a friendly bartender in Charleston. Good space and nice atmosphere. The drink prices were not bad at all either.  I hope they get some more good shows!

Found this online before a trip to Charleston. We made it out for bluegrass on a Thursday. As others say, the beer is reasonably priced, live music is awesome and I think it's every night (free on the back deck).

Must love dogs...people let their dogs roam around on the deck. I loved this and the whole vibe felt like I was hanging out on a friend's back porch with live music. Really laid back chill people (a stark contrast from the social scene downtown!) but much appreciated! I'd be hanging out here a lot if I lived in Charleston.