Charleston is consistently chosen by travelers as well as those looking for a venue for special occasions, such as weddings, especially when held outdoors because of its beautiful scenery, gorgeous chapels, and more. It's also recently been named as a top winter holiday getaway destination. No matter your reason for visiting Charleston, you'll have a multitude of options for activities to enjoy, delicious restaurants to dine at, and places to stay overnight. We do have a couple of recommendations we think you'll want to check out, including a new and exciting spot for gathering over the holidays or other special occasions and a cozy vacation home rental in Lodge Alley Inn in downtown Charleston to kick back and relax after a full day of exploring this historic city.
The new gathering spot is called Mezcaleria, a second floor bar offered by Matador, which is also a newer spot (open only since May 2023) serving delicious Mexican-inspired made-from-scratch food in a warm, vibrant, and stylish space located on Meeting Street in downtown Charleston.
A huge part of the ambiance and atmosphere customers love here is the many candles that are placed throughout the restaurant.
Matador's drink selection has a strong focus on tequila and agave spirits, offering the largest selection in the Carolinas. Some options to consider if you're not sure what to order include the cucumber jalapeno margarita (a customer favorite) or if you like seasonal offerings, you could try the hot buttered rum during the holiday season.
There's also a seasonal food menu with a mushroom appetizer that's been a hit, or you'll always have the classic regular items to choose from, such as nachos, another customer favorite.
The Mezcaleria space is open Fridays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Its beautiful bar is made from reclaimed wood, and additional seating space on the outdoor patio is perfect for those of us who love enjoying South Carolina's almost year round nice weather.
When you've finished up for the evening at Mezcaleria, you'll head just a few minutes away to the charming loft inside Lodge Alley Inn on East Bay Street that you've booked for your overnight stay.
With one bedroom and sleeping space on a sofa bed in the living room, up to five people can sleep here comfortably.
The bedroom and bathroom are at the top of a spiral staircase, so it's not going to work well for those with mobility challenges.
You'll probably be enjoying Charleston's amazing food scene, but should you need to cook or have any meals at the loft during your stay, it's suitably equipped to do so!
Visit the Vrbo listing page for the loft for additional information and to book your stay.
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