Restaurant
Unclaimed profileEdmund's Original (Formerly Edmund's Oast)
Charleston, SC · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Edmund's Original keeps its brewery roots alive with a deep beer list, while the cocktail program shows equal ambition—classics like Edmund's Old Fashioned sit beside a gin-forward Martini Service. Wines span France to California at fair prices, and nonalcoholic options get real attention, from NA margaritas to alcohol-free wine. A drinker's restaurant where the bar program earns its keep.
- What should I order?
- Start with Edmund's Old Fashioned, a bourbon, raw sugar, and bitters build that anchors the cocktail list. For something brighter, the Agricole Daiquiri uses Neisson rhum. Beer lovers should try House Blonde, a 16oz pour at $8, or the jasmine rice IPA Summer Practice. The EOBC + Devil's Foot Na Margarita is a solid nonalcoholic pick.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the range of classics and originals, from a Navy Strength Gimlet to a New Orleans Espresso Martini. Beer drinkers find a wide selection at a uniform $8 price, reflecting the venue's brewery heritage. Wine drinkers can explore by-the-glass options from major regions, and nonalcoholic drinkers have dedicated options beyond soda.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour brings select cocktails down to $8, making it a good time to sample the cocktail program. The beer list is available all day, and the wine by the glass offers flexibility for a quick stop or a longer meal.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13-$17, with happy hour selections at $8. Wines by the glass are $11-$16, bottles $52-$185. Most beers are $8 for 12oz or 16oz pours, with some specialties at $9. Nonalcoholic beers and cocktails are $6, and NA wine is $14 per glass.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The venue evolved from a neighborhood brewery, and that heritage shows in a beer list priced uniformly at $8 with a wide range of styles. The cocktail program matches that ambition with a dedicated Martini Service blending gins and a rum-focused Agricole Daiquiri. A full nonalcoholic program, including NA wine, rounds out the offering.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Prices are reasonable for the category, and happy hour offers select cocktails at $8.; Range of classic and original cocktails, from a Whiskey Sour to a Morbid Obsessions with gin, Campari, and oloroso.
Menu strengths
- — Range of classic and original cocktails, from a Whiskey Sour to a Morbid Obsessions with gin, Campari, and oloroso.
- — Edmund's Martini Service offers a blend of gins with dry vermouth and orange bitters, a distinctive tableside-style option.
- — Happy hour pricing at $8 for select cocktails provides accessible entry to the program.
Standout selections
- — Edmund's Old Fashioned: bourbon, raw sugar, plenty of bitters—a straightforward, well-built classic.
- — Navy Strength Gimlet: Scapegrace navy strength gin with lime cordial, a bracing option.
- — Agricole Daiquiri: Neisson Agricole Blanc Rhum, lime, and sugar, showing a rum-focused original.
Pricing: $13-$17; happy hour $8
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, white, red, and rosé by glass and bottle, with selections from France, Spain, Italy, and California. Pricing is accessible, with several glasses under $15 and bottles starting at $52.
Menu strengths
- — Global selection with regions like Loire, Rhone, Oregon, and California represented.
- — Offers both by-the-glass and bottle formats, allowing for flexible pairing or sharing.
- — Inclusive pricing, with a Cremant from Loire at $11 a glass and a Rhone blend at $12.
Standout selections
- — Pinot Noir In Sheep's Clothing, Dundee, Oregon 2023: a $16 glass/$75 bottle red with a memorable name.
- — Cremant Elise, Loire, France NV: sparkling option at $11 a glass, a value entry.
- — Sauvignon Blanc Guy Allion, Touraine, Loire Valley, France 2023: a Loire white at $13 a glass.
Pricing: Glasses $11-$16; bottles $52-$185
Beer
Beer is the heart of this venue, which evolved from a neighborhood brewery. The list includes a wide variety of styles from local and regional breweries, with most pours at $8.
Menu strengths
- — Brewery roots result in a deep, varied beer list with styles like hefeweizen, saison, and English bitter.
- — Uniform $8 pricing for most pours makes exploration affordable.
- — Includes locally inspired options like Flooded Fields, a rice lager with lemongrass.
Standout selections
- — House Blonde (4.5%): light-bodied and refreshing, a 16oz pour at $8.
- — Summer Practice (6.1%): jasmine rice IPA with El Dorado hop, tropical and bright.
- — The Local Pride (3.7%): English Ordinary Bitter, toasty and earthy, a sessionable choice.
Pricing: Most $8 for 12oz/16oz; some $9
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic options are thoughtfully integrated, with NA beers, NA cocktails, and NA wine. NA beers and cocktails are priced at $6, while NA wine is $14 per glass. The selection includes a NA margarita and a nitro cold brew.
Menu strengths
- — Variety across beer, cocktail, and wine categories, unusual for many programs.
- — NA margarita (EOBC + Devil's Foot) shows creativity beyond standard sodas.
- — King Bean Nitro Cold Brew offers a coffee-based NA option with a velvety texture.
Standout selections
- — EOBC + Devil's Foot Na Margarita: orange, salt, and cane syrup at $6.
- — Müller-Thurgau (Alcohol Free): NA wine from Fritz Muller, Germany, at $14 a glass.
- — King Bean Nitro Cold Brew (na): described as velvety with dark chocolate and cherry.
Pricing: NA beers/cocktails $6; NA wine $14/glass
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