These breweries have full kitchens
We all remember the days of showing up to a brewery hungry and ready to crush some new-to-us craft brews. We were just happy to be in the retrofitted warehouse or the hastily arranged parking lot patio, equally content to snack on whatever chips, nuts or food truck offerings the place had on hand.
Today, brewery-goers are often looking for a little bit more certainty when it comes to food. And a number of local breweries are delivering just that.
Here’s where you can find full kitchens in Charleston-area breweries and brew pubs:
Charles Towne Fermentory
West Ashley
Open 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday,
2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon to 10 p.m.
Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday
Pair your CTF brews with food from permanent “food resident” Bok Choy Boy. Nosh on dishes like dumplings, crab-fat fried rice and “drunk noodles” made with Fermentory beer sauce.
Pairing suggestion: Yacht Party, an American light lager, with Dan Daniel noodles.
Coast Brewing
North Charleston
Open 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday
Coast Brewing’s carefully curated menu offers everything from blistered shishito peppers to a grass-fed burger, fried crispy potatoes and Kolsch-brined chicken wings. Everything that’s fried is fried in tallow. Co-owner Jaime Tenny is passionate about not using seed oils, and said sourcing a pricier fat is worth it.
Pairing suggestion: HopArt, an IPA, with grass-fed hot dogs. Don’t miss out on the cocktail list if you can help it. The ODB? made with arbol mezcal, suze, St. Germain, lime, simple syrup and celery bitters goes great with the green chorizo tacos.
Commonhouse Aleworks
North Charleston
Open for lunch, dinner daily
Commonhouse Aleworks welcomed kitchen partners Swig & Swine earlier this year and the team hasn’t looked back, opening the brewery for additional hours to accommodate the hungry hordes looking for good barbecue. Dig into sandwiches like the brisket smashburger, or stick to finger foods like smoked wings and totchos.
Pairing suggestion: Park Circle Pale Ale with a dozen smoked wings.
Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. & Taproom
Downtown
Open for lunch, dinner daily
Whether you’re in the mood for a big burger or a corn dog basket — or perhaps some lighter and brighter fare like grilled salmon or a Caesar salad — EOBC has got you covered with its extensive menu. EOBC’s salads made our list of the best “big-ass” salads around town, so don’t worry about the leafy green stuff not making for a filling meal. There’s a kids’ menu, too, and family- and dog-friendly outdoor seating.
Pairing suggestion: Something Cold, a blonde ale, with smoked chicken wings.
Fam’s Brewing Co.
James Island
Open for lunch, dinner daily
Pair your Fam’s Brewing brews with Famulari’s Pizza at this Folly Road spot. Build your own pizza, or order from a variety of specialty pies (including several Chicago–style options). You can also check out dishes like mozzarella-stuffed meatballs, jumbo wings, wraps, salads and several sweet options.
Pairing suggestion: Fam’s Holiday Porter, a self-described “winter warmer,” with tiramisu.
Frothy Beard Brewing
West Ashley, Summerville
West Ashley is open for lunch, dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
Summerville is open for dinner Tuesday through Thursday
and for lunch, dinner Friday through Sunday
The original Frothy Beard location and its Summerville outpost (Frothy Beard Off World) serve up full food menus. In West Ashley, order from dishes like loaded fries, pizza and sandwiches. In Summerville, choose from nachos, fried Brussels sprouts and beer cheese and macaroni.
Pairing suggestion: Critical Hit, a Kolsch, with the barbecue bacon cheeseburger pizza.
Holy City Brewing
North Charleston
Open for lunch, dinner daily
Holy City Brewing has a full kitchen and an in-house raw bar (The Walrus), so you may never have to leave the creekside brewery — at least when it comes to good eats. Nosh on traditional bar food like wings, soft pretzels, boiled peanuts and burgers. Order inventive dishes like the Off The Dock, made with marinated, swift-seared yellowfin tuna, American cheese and an English muffin with wasabi aioli, from The Walrus.
Pairing suggestion: Discosaurus, an imperial IPA, with the tomato bacon jam burger.
New Realm Brewing Co.
Daniel Island
Open for lunch, dinner daily
Head to New Realm for classic bar food, as well as some more inventive offerings. Choose from standards like wings and nachos, or mix it up with an ahi tuna poke bowl or shrimp and grits.
Pairing suggestion: Daniel Island Light Lager with barbecue shrimp open-face tacos.
Over The Horizon Brewing
Downtown
Open for dinner Monday through Wednesday,
open for lunch and dinner Thursday through Sunday
The owners of Over The Horizon made a point of offering a menu full of family-friendly fare when they opened earlier this year. Diners can indulge in dishes like Detroit–style pizza and beer cheese and bacon fries. There are a couple salads, too — and there’s always the option to pop next door to Gustard’s Custard for a sweet treat.
Pairing suggestion: Slightly North of Brown, a brown ale, with the OTHO (Over the Hot Oil), a sausage, cheese and banana pepper pizza finished with chili oil drizzle.
Revelry Brewing
Downtown
Open for lunch, dinner daily
Earlier this year, Chef Michael Toscano joined forces with Revelry to open the brewery’s in-house kitchen, da Toscano Fugazzi. The “unauthentic” Italian food is what Toscano called a “fun” venture. Order from a decadent menu of items like fried baby back ribs, a meatball smash hamburger and a fried shrimp basket.
Pairing suggestion: Lazy Lover, a Belgian Blonde, with the porchetta cubano.
Rusty Bull Brewing
North Charleston, Downtown
Open for lunch, dinner daily
Rusty Bull’s original North Charleston location and its Downtown outpost serve solid menus. Order from dishes like mini corn dogs, burgers, wings and salads. The Downtown spot has a great outdoor patio and the North Charleston location is right next to an ax-throwing facility, so choose your own adventure.
Pairing suggestion: Juice Juice, a hazy IPA, with the hot honey chicken sandwich.
Stones Throw Brewing
Goose Creek
Open for lunch, dinner daily
With a brewery in Goose Creek and two tavern locations (in North Charleston and West Ashley), Stones Throw Brewing offers its solid pub fare all over town. From fried mushrooms to wings to street tacos, Stones Throw has you covered for weekday lunches and dinners. Be sure to stop by on the weekends, too, for a special brunch menu.
Pairing suggestion: Pinango, a fruited sour, with tacos de pescado.
Tideland Brewing
North Charleston
Open for lunch, dinner Tuesday through Sunday
Get your bar food fix at Tideland Brewing with options like a warm jumbo pretzel, fried pickles and loaded tots. There’s also lighter fare like salads and a veggie wrap, and fried Oreos for folks with a sweet tooth.
Pairing suggestion: Drop It Like It’s Hops, a hazy IPA, with fried cheese curds (and spicy ranch!).
It’s worth noting that we love food trucks and food pop-ups and both are having a moment of culinary excellence in the city. Be sure to check out kitchen-free breweries for more deets on their food schedules.
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