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Nightlife & the Arts in Charleston

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Charleston Nightlife

You can find it all here, across the board, for Charleston loves a good party. The more mature crowd goes to the sophisticated spots, and there are many: piano bars, wine bars, lounges featuring jazz groups or a guitarist/vocalist, rooftop bars, and cigar lounges. Many restaurants have live entertainment on at least one weekend night or every night. But Charleston is also a college town, and the College of Charleston students line up to get into the latest in-spot, which is usually located in the Market area. A city ordinance mandates that bars must close by 2 am and that patrons must be out of the establishment and doors locked by that hour.