Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBar Mash
Charleston, SC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bar Mash pairs a deep American whiskey list with a creative cocktail menu that earned Thrillist recognition and a spot on Imbibe's 75. Eight $16 specialty cocktails show range, from the bourbon-forward Honey Bunny to the sparkling Soft Paws. The whiskey program is the anchor, offering 1oz and 2oz pours of Booker's, Blanton's, and Whistle Pig 15. Wine, beer, and nonalcoholic options round out a versatile bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Standard, a bourbon cocktail built on Elijah Craig Private Label with gomme syrup and hopped grapefruit bitters. For whiskey, a 1oz pour of Whistle Pig 15 Year rye offers a high-end taste at $26, or try Blanton's at $12 for a classic bourbon.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Whiskey enthusiasts will find a broad selection of American and international pours. Cocktail drinkers seeking creative, well-balanced drinks have eight specialty options. Beer lovers can explore local and national crafts, and nonalcoholic drinkers have mocktails and NA beers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails are $16 each, wines run $11–$14 by the glass, beers $3.50–$9, and nonalcoholic drinks $4–$9. Whiskey pours are priced per 1oz and 2oz, ranging from $5 to $55.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Bar Mash is an American whiskey and beer bar with an extensive spirits collection and a cocktail menu that earned a Thrillist nod. Its whiskey list includes rare pours like Yamazaki 12 and Booker's, and the bar's recognition in Imbibe's 75 highlights its national standing.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu lists eight $16 creations with detailed recipes, from the tequila-and-prosecco Soft Paws to the bourbon-and-toffee Honey Bunny. Thrillist named Bar Mash among the city's best cocktail bars, and customers praise the holiday drinks for creativity and balance.
Menu strengths
- — Eight named specialty cocktails at $16 each show a broad range of spirits and house-made syrups.
- — Customers specifically enjoyed Christmas-themed cocktails for creative presentation and balanced flavors.
Standout selections
- — Soft Paws: Don Gato Blanco tequila, St Germaine, lemon, and prosecco.
- — Honey Bunny: Virgil Kane Rip Track Bourbon with toffee cream, honey, and cinnamon.
- — The Standard: Elijah Craig Private Label with gomme syrup and hopped grapefruit bitters.
Pricing: $16 specialty cocktails; $7 house daiquiri during happy hour
Spirits
The whiskey program is extensive, with American and international selections priced by 1oz and 2oz pours. Named options include bourbons like Blanton's and Booker's, ryes like Whistle Pig 15, plus Japanese and Scotch whiskies. Imbibe Magazine included Bar Mash in The Imbibe 75.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive whiskey list spans American craft and international labels, priced per 1oz and 2oz pour.
- — Recognized by Imbibe Magazine as one of The Imbibe 75, a national honor for beverage programs.
- — Range includes accessible pours like Elijah Craig at $7 and premium bottles like Whistle Pig 15 at $26 per ounce.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Bourbon: $12/$22 for 1oz/2oz.; Booker's Bourbon: $17/$32 for 1oz/2oz.
- — Whistle Pig 15 Year Rye: $26/$52 for 1oz/2oz.
- — Yamazaki 12 Year Japanese Whisky: $20/$35 for 1oz/2oz.
Pricing: Whiskey pours from $5 to $55 per 1oz/2oz
Wine
The wine list covers seven varietals from California, New Zealand, France, Italy, and Argentina. Glasses run $11–$14, bottles $40–$52, and happy hour offers a daily red or white for $6. It's a compact but competent selection.
Menu strengths
- — Seven varietals include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Prosecco, Malbec, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet.
- — Bottles are priced under $55, offering approachable by-the-glass and bottle options.
Standout selections
- — Stoller Pinot Noir (Willamette, OR '18): $14/$52.; Catena Malbec (Mendoza, Argentina '19): $11/$40.
Pricing: $11–$14 by the glass; $40–$52 by the bottle; $6 happy hour wine
Beer
The beer list covers lagers, ales, stouts, IPAs, and ciders, with prices from $3.50 to $9. Local and national craft options are represented, and happy hour deals make it a budget-friendly choice.
Menu strengths
- — Variety spans lagers, ales, stouts, IPAs, and ciders.
- — Happy hour specials include Founders All Day IPA at $4 and High Life draft at $2.50.
Standout selections
- — Narragansett Lager (16oz can): $4.; Holy City Porter: $7.
Pricing: $3.50–$9; happy hour specials include $2.50 High Life draft and $4 Founders All Day IPA
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic section includes mocktails and NA beers priced $4–$9. Mocktail for a Mensch combines grape juice, peach bitters, and Fresca, while NA options include Budweiser NA and Untitled Art NA IPA and Pilsner.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated nonalcoholic menu with mocktails and NA beers.
- — Prices are reasonable, from $4 for Devil's Foot Sparkling Lemonade to $9 for mocktails.
- — NA beer options include both a mainstream lager and craft-style IPA and Pilsner.
Standout selections
- — Mocktail for a Mensch: grape juice, peach bitters, and Fresca.
- — Espresso Mocktini: $9.; Untitled Art NA IPA: $6.
Pricing: $4–$9
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