You’ll only be able to say ‘been there, done that’ if you’ve ‘Bin there, done that’. This must be the place, when it comes to good bottles in Charleston. This relaxed little wine bar has been a local haunt for years, thanks to an excellent cellar and trays of charcuterie and cheeses you’ll be begging the waiters to keep on coming. Bin 152 is certainly keeping the French Quarter French.

Not all that glitters is gold, but everything at Croghan’s has us feeling like magpies. Family-run and a must-visit for locals, this is a true treasure trove. Peruse the collection of estate jewellery or grab a last-minute gift; they have an incredible selection of new and vintage silver. For more take-home trinkets, head down to antique dealer George C. Birlant.