Bedford Falls owners, brothers Brendan and Brian Kirkpatrick, aren’t from here, and neither is Bedford Falls.
The brothers found themselves in the Lowcountry in 2018 for vacation and knew one day they’d call it home. “The people and the weather – it’s just a little piece of heaven,” Brian said. Though from New Hampshire, the brothers had lived in the New York City area for the better part of 20 years and opened the first Bedford Falls on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, but the charm of Charleston was too strong. “My wife and I were adamant about not raising our daughter in Jersey City,” Brendan added.
However, the plan to leave the Big Apple was interrupted by the pandemic, and the logistics of pulling up roots while also maintaining a viable business in a nearly shut down Manhattan didn’t make sense. “It was me, my brother and a line cook for the better part of six months,” Brendan said.
The brothers, their wives, kids and parents, eventually “pulled the trigger” and moved once they felt they could keep their Manhattan Upper East Side location operating while also expanding to the Holy City. And on Dec. 15, 2021, the brothers opened their second Bedford Falls on the “Upper East Side” of Charleston’s lower peninsula. The neighborhood-style bar is a cozy, small space on Meeting Street tucked in next to Hot Mustard, but it serves big bites and delicious drinks amidst a homey, wood-grained vibe. It’s a perfect spot for an intimate first date, a business lunch or catching up with friends.
Bedford Falls serves beer in bottles and on tap, wine and cocktails such as the Violet B, made with blueberry infused gin and peach bitters. Food-wise, Brendan describes the menu as “elevated pub fare” with some Peruvian and Mediterranean influences like a plate of PEI Mussels with chorizo, white wine, chili butter and garlic confit. On the weekends, Bedford Falls serves brunch. The Chef’s Breakfast comes with two eggs, thick bacon, home fries, toast and a helping of greens.
Bedford Falls is located on 430 Meeting St. and open Mon. to Fri. from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sat. and Sun. from 10:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.
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