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Mezcaleria by Matador is Charleston’s premier mezcal bar, offering an intimate space to savor a wide selection of exotic mezcals, signature Mexican dishes, and classic cocktails. Perched on the second floor of the Matador restaurant, Mezcaleria’s rooftop patio offers stunning views of the city skyline.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 81 Hasell St, Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 789-4747
Website: https://www.matadorrestaurants.com/locations/charleston-sc
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Marshall Flynn
My wife and I ended our evening with a delicious margarita and well-explained trio of [400 Conejos] mezcals. While we did not partake of the Happy Hour menu, we would return to sample it.
… moreEddie Parrish
This place is outstanding! A great place for date night or gathering with friends. Great food, atmosphere is amazing, staff and management are top notch. This will be our go to place each time we visit Charleston! Don’t forget the added benefit of the Mezcaleria area upstairs. Ideal for connecting with friends and for reserving for events.
… moreSarah Stewart
This newly discovered gem is truly exceptional! Nestled within a charming indoor/outdoor setting, the bar sits amidst a cool canopy of trees overlooking the entrance to Charleston Place.
Don’t let the name fool you as they offer a full bar including a tasty selection of specialty margaritas in addition to a great mezcal selection. Our apps and entrees were delicious – especially the guacamole and the tuna tostadas.
This urban sanctuary is the perfect place to meet for a drink before or after your meal – or even a fun hideaway for a great dinner!
… moreDon’t let the name fool you as they offer a full bar including a tasty selection of specialty margaritas in addition to a great mezcal selection. Our apps and entrees were delicious – especially the guacamole and the tuna tostadas.
This urban sanctuary is the perfect place to meet for a drink before or after your meal – or even a fun hideaway for a great dinner!
brad severe
This is an outstanding location for any occasion! Whether you are planning an event or just having a night out with friends and family, this is one of the coolest spots we have found in Charleston. Great food, full bar, stellar service. We look forward to returning, thank you Matador!
… moreRory
5 stars
This Mezcaleria is a gem in the heart of downtown Charleston. With its expansive collection of mezcal and tequila, large rooftop patio, and warm ambiance, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a delicious drink and a bite to eat with friends or a loved one.
Not the easiest to find, but well worth the adventure. I’ll be back the next time I’m in town.
… moreThis Mezcaleria is a gem in the heart of downtown Charleston. With its expansive collection of mezcal and tequila, large rooftop patio, and warm ambiance, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a delicious drink and a bite to eat with friends or a loved one.
Not the easiest to find, but well worth the adventure. I’ll be back the next time I’m in town.
Kate Walldorf
Such a good spot for unique Mezcals and tequilas
… moreMediumRare Reviews
Let me preface by saying we were really looking forward to visiting the Mezcaleria after seeing great reviews. My family is from Mexico so we love to see Mezcal being featured so predominantly on the menu. When you go upstairs there is an indoor section that is dimly lit with an almost speakeasy feel to it. It was a seat yourself situation so we sat down at a table and looked over the menu. The menu did have some respectable mezcals offered so that was a good sign so far.
After about 10 minutes of waiting we assumed maybe we were supposed to order at the bar. So we walk up to the relatively empty bar which only had 3-4 patrons and 2 working bartenders. We stood there card in hand ready to start a tab for another 5 minutes. We didn’t even get a glance from the bartenders, they either had their heads down or were busy talking with patrons that already had their drinks. My wife went out to the patio to grab a different table since it was a nice day and much easier to see out there. It was there that a server informed us the patio is the only section with servers and she could take our order.
So finally after 15 minutes someone was helping us. To her credit she was very sweet and attentive, she let us know it was her first shift so she apologized if she wasn’t sure about something. We order 3 drinks, a Oaxacan Paloma, a Mezcal Sazerac, and a Chile Mango Margarita. We also inquired about the happy hour menu since it was 4:30, she apologized and told us that happy hour only applied to the restaurant downstairs. Someone explain to me how happy hour, a very bar-centric event is not offered at their bar, but is at the restaurant downstairs? We weren’t even trying to order real dishes, just some nachos. Not only does the happy hour not apply, but you can’t even get nachos upstairs.
To be clear this was not the servers fault at all, nor did we offer any rebuttal when she told us this. We simply asked if we could just get some chips and salsa instead. After about 10 minutes our drinks arrive. I take a sip of my Paloma and can’t believe how they’ve massacred the drink. The only way that I can describe it is if someone took a scoop of dishwater and added a splash of mezcal and poured it over ice. I know it’s not the mezcal because I love 400 conejos. It was simply a terribly mixed drink. The grapefruit (squirt) was nowhere to be found in the drink. It had no business being called a Paloma. My wife’s margarita was mediocre and certainly not worth the $14 price tag. The sazerac was the only decent drink of the bunch.
To make matters worse the chips and salsa arrive and we were speechless with how awful the salsa is. We have a word in Spanish for that salsa called “desabrida” meaning “tasteless”. It tasted as though someone put celery, lettuce, cilantro, and a single grape tomato into a blender and said “ooh hope it’s not too spicy.”
Overall this is a bar that put the decor first and menu/service second. Go elsewhere.
… moreAfter about 10 minutes of waiting we assumed maybe we were supposed to order at the bar. So we walk up to the relatively empty bar which only had 3-4 patrons and 2 working bartenders. We stood there card in hand ready to start a tab for another 5 minutes. We didn’t even get a glance from the bartenders, they either had their heads down or were busy talking with patrons that already had their drinks. My wife went out to the patio to grab a different table since it was a nice day and much easier to see out there. It was there that a server informed us the patio is the only section with servers and she could take our order.
So finally after 15 minutes someone was helping us. To her credit she was very sweet and attentive, she let us know it was her first shift so she apologized if she wasn’t sure about something. We order 3 drinks, a Oaxacan Paloma, a Mezcal Sazerac, and a Chile Mango Margarita. We also inquired about the happy hour menu since it was 4:30, she apologized and told us that happy hour only applied to the restaurant downstairs. Someone explain to me how happy hour, a very bar-centric event is not offered at their bar, but is at the restaurant downstairs? We weren’t even trying to order real dishes, just some nachos. Not only does the happy hour not apply, but you can’t even get nachos upstairs.
To be clear this was not the servers fault at all, nor did we offer any rebuttal when she told us this. We simply asked if we could just get some chips and salsa instead. After about 10 minutes our drinks arrive. I take a sip of my Paloma and can’t believe how they’ve massacred the drink. The only way that I can describe it is if someone took a scoop of dishwater and added a splash of mezcal and poured it over ice. I know it’s not the mezcal because I love 400 conejos. It was simply a terribly mixed drink. The grapefruit (squirt) was nowhere to be found in the drink. It had no business being called a Paloma. My wife’s margarita was mediocre and certainly not worth the $14 price tag. The sazerac was the only decent drink of the bunch.
To make matters worse the chips and salsa arrive and we were speechless with how awful the salsa is. We have a word in Spanish for that salsa called “desabrida” meaning “tasteless”. It tasted as though someone put celery, lettuce, cilantro, and a single grape tomato into a blender and said “ooh hope it’s not too spicy.”
Overall this is a bar that put the decor first and menu/service second. Go elsewhere.
jon piebenga
Perfect mix of bar fun and restaurant conversation. Outdoor space is unreal in Charleston — not next to a busy road, tree covered, lights at night.
… moreJessica Thornton
Beautiful bar and patio, such a great atmosphere! Check it out if you’re ever in the Charleston area!
… moreEmerson Majure
A+ food and service! Their happy hour is unbeatable and their spicy margarita is a 10/10! Will be back
… more