In a town where many people are drinking after 5:00 PM but few places beyond the supermarket are still selling wine, Monarch Wine Merchants is a welcome saviour. The incredibly knowledgable staff will guide you in picking out the perfect bottle.

If you're in the South then you've got to eat some barbecue before you go. When you're in Charleston, it better be country-style or bust, and Rodney Scott's is the perfect place to head.

This premier athletic club is located in a bright, sprawling space just north of Calhoun. They've got great strength training classes, as well as HIIT, yoga and running training.

This cosy, intimate spot just outside the main drag of downtown Charleston is the best spot in town for omakase-style sushi. Chef Chris Schoedler is a certified sake advisor, so we recommend doing a little tasting alongside your omakase instead of (or in addition to!) wine.