Bar Vauté

Bar Vaute, located behind a heavy curtain in the basement, delivers on the promise of a super speakeasy vibe. Music sets give a very St. Germain feel and the eclectic glassware, seating, etc… contribute to the overall ambiance. Jennifer, behind the bar, hand crafts some amazing cocktails and engaged guests with smart, edgy, entertaining conversation. Jennifer knows her way around the bar but is equally well versed in the brasserie located “up top” and serves as a great ambassador for both Bar Vaute and Brasserie La Banque. We shared a cheese plate and delightful cocktail concoctions and left both happy and impressed. So glad we added Bar Vaute to our “cocktail hop” list!

Heard about this place on our walking tour and we just had to circle back later. Luckily a table opened up for our group as it's a quaint space and we didn't have a reservation (no standing around the bar). The cocktails were delicious and I look forward to trying more next time I get back.

Such a fun spot! Great drinks, speakeasy atmosphere, good food. We'll be back!

Great drinks. Tall, dark, and handsome bartender. Only underground bar in Charleston. What's not to love about this place?

It was a vibe and very laid back. Everyone was super friendly and made my birthday one for the books.

Extremely loud, dark, and crowded, but then again it was a Saturday night. Drinks were strong, but the ambience ruined the buzz - rushed and chaotic, not chill and laid back. There are other options downtown, if you want a more relaxed experience. It's technically a speakeasy (because the entrance was not obvious), but feels more like a cocktail bar that happens to be underground.