The South Seas Tiki Lounge is next to the Charleston Visitors Center parking garage.
How to find it
The South Seas Tiki Lounge is in the middle of the block in a restored train depot, between Ann Street and John Street, near the Charleston Children's Museum, behind Scarecrow & Co.
The South Seas Tiki Lounge is a tiki bar in Charleston, South Carolina, opened in July 2017. The small space has outdoor seating, with an interior lounge still underdevelopment. The menu includes tropical drinks and small plates. Owner Jonathan Buckley (who also owns the nearby Scarecrow & Co.) is a longtime tikiphile with a large tiki mug collection on display in the bar.
Sticky Dylan is a semi-regular at The South Seas Tiki Lounge.
July 25, 2019, 7:48 PM
I can't possibly sing this place's praises enough. It was my favorite tiki bar in all of Charleston and I'm still incredibly sad to see it closed down. Rest in peace.
Sticky Dylan is a semi-regular at The South Seas Tiki Lounge.
July 25, 2019, 7:48 PM
I can't possibly sing this place's praises enough. It was my favorite tiki bar in all of Charleston and I'm still incredibly sad to see it closed down. Rest in peace.
BearDownCats has visited The South Seas Tiki Lounge.
May 29, 2018, 7:18 PM
Cool and relatively new spot that’s only going to get better. The manager is super friendly and knowledgable. Definitely try the White Tahitian if you need some tiki and a caffeine fix!
BearDownCats has visited The South Seas Tiki Lounge.
May 29, 2018, 7:18 PM
Cool and relatively new spot that’s only going to get better. The manager is super friendly and knowledgable. Definitely try the White Tahitian if you need some tiki and a caffeine fix!
Cuban tiki is a regular at The South Seas Tiki Lounge, and is usually there Happy Hour.
December 28, 2017, 3:09 PM
This is the real deal. How fortunate we are in Charleston to finally have a tiki bar. The front area is a gorgeous custom made bar with a good collection of tiki mugs. The bartenders Megan and Michael are awesome. The food is beyond what I expected from a tiki bar. The back room has a serious tiki/mid mid vibe with bamboo and a fireplace. Parasols on the ceiling, a hanging basket chair! This is the spot !
The greatest bartenders in the world and the drink menu is fantastic. Wait til you see the tikis behind the bar! The new back room is spacious and the music seals the deal. Why aren’t you here already?
joshuamathias has visited The South Seas Tiki Lounge.
October 18, 2017, 3:04 PM
TIS place is FANTASTIC. Killer Mai Tai and great food. The bartenders were friendly and happy to talk about general Tiki stuff. Give it a try when you’re in Chucktown.
MaiTime is a semi-regular at The South Seas Tiki Lounge.
October 14, 2017, 3:44 PM
This tiny place is a new treasure for the Lowcountry with the most authentic tiki drinks in the region. Bartenders are bonafide mixologists who have taken their art to new heights when making craft tiki cocktails. Drinks are strong and with exotic presentation. The back bar is decorated with selections from the owner's private tiki mug collection and decor is accented with a painting that pays homage to the Mai Kai. The walls display an LED screen with a saltwater fish tank looping and a few carved tikis. Food offerings are limited but tasty.