Charleston, South Carolina, is a biker's paradise. You can take your Harley for a spin through this city steep in Civil War history--past antebellum row homes and plantation houses and to waterfront areas, festivals and beaches to visit. Biker bars are also plentiful in the city of Charleston.
When out late in North Charleston, and still not ready to call it a night, stop by Big Deck Daddy's. Open later than most clubs, this biker-friendly bar and grill offers live music at times and a burnout pit. Happy hour is weekdays, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Big Deck Daddy's
6893 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29406
843-640-1645
Topsiders Club is a Wednesday night favorite of local bikers. Hosting biker parties regularly and poker runs, Topsiders Club prides itself on offering cold beer and good times--all at biker-friendly prices.
Topsiders Club
4118 Rivers Ave.
North Charleston, SC 29406
843-744-5277
Located just 18 minutes from Charleston, in the suburb of West Ashley, Wally Gator's is in Olde Town center on the Savannah Highway. All types of people meet here, from young to old, to bikers to office workers. Housed in an old tavern, Wally Gator's starts the party at lunch and does not stop until 2 a.m., seven days a week. Drinks are cheap during happy hour and patrons are greeted with 16 televisions with one wide screen, two pool tables, video poker games, live music weekly and domino nights. The menu includes wings and other fried favorites.
Wally Gator's
1662 Savannah Hwy
West Ashley, SC
843-763-4221
Just 25 minutes from Charleston, in the suburb of Ladson, Ladson Tackle Shop is a popular place for locals and out-of-towners who enjoy the motorcycle lifestyle. Open past 2 a.m., Ladson Tackle Shop is on Highway 78 near Ladson Road. It is just down from the Coastal Carolina Fairgrounds and Heritage Motorcycle Rally Central, which have biker events during the year.
Ladson Tackle Shop
9560 Highway 78
Ladson, SC
843-824-9917
The title of the oldest biker bar in Charleston goes to Sundown's Saloon. It is less than a mile from the Lowcountry Harley store, which has everything a biker could need, from Harley gear to bikes. Sundown's Saloon is a prime location for a late-night drink.
Sundown's Saloon
4826 Dorchester Rd
Charleston, SC
843-554-0391