Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Rooftop at the Vendue
Charleston, SC · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Rooftop at the Vendue pours a serious cocktail program with 12 specialty drinks spanning rum, vodka, gin, tequila, bourbon, and soju. The wine list covers sparkling through red by the glass and bottle, and the beer menu leans on local South Carolina craft. A dedicated 'Absence of Proof' section handles zero-proof drinkers with creative options. Guests have called specific cocktails worth the money.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Skyline Aviation, a tequila-based cocktail with crème de violette and Luxardo, priced at $17. For something lighter, the Sunset Spritz combines vodka, Aperol, and Prosecco. The Gold Rush offers bourbon and ginger for a spirit-forward choice.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the range of spirits and creative ingredients. Wine drinkers have options from Prosecco to Cabernet, while beer lovers can explore local South Carolina craft selections. The non-alcoholic section also serves designated drivers and abstainers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $13 to $17. Wines by the glass cost $10-$19, and bottles run $40-$80. Craft beers are $8-$10, imports and domestics $4-$7, and non-alcoholic drinks $10-$12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu's use of soju alongside more common spirits and a dedicated 'Absence of Proof' section set this rooftop bar apart. Beer offerings emphasize South Carolina breweries like Coast, Edmund's Oast, and Holy City.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Twelve specialty cocktails showcase rum, vodka, gin, tequila, bourbon, and soju. A guest noted specific cocktails were worth the money.
Menu strengths
- — Broad spirit coverage including soju; Creative ingredients across the list
Standout selections
- — Skyline Aviation - The Rooftop Single Barrel Reposado Tequila, Crème de Violette, Luxardo, Lemon, Brandied Cherry ($17)
- — Gold Rush - Bulleit Bourbon, Domaine de Canton, Lemon, Soda ($16)
- — Sunset Spritz - Ketel One Botanical, Aperol, Prosecco ($15)
Pricing: $13-$17
Wine
Wine list spans sparkling, white, rosé, and red, with by-the-glass and bottle options. Regions include Italy, France, California, Oregon, and Washington. Prices are accessible for a rooftop venue.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of styles and regions; Both glass and bottle service
Standout selections
- — Champagne Haton Brut - $19 glass / $80 bottle
- — Rosé Whispering Angel - $16 glass / $65 bottle
- — Pinot Noir Cloudline - $16 glass / $65 bottle
Pricing: $10-$19 glass / $40-$80 bottle
Beer
Beer list emphasizes South Carolina craft breweries, including IPAs, sours, porters, and wheat ales. Import and domestic options are also available, plus canned alternatives like High Noon.
Menu strengths
- — Strong local craft representation; Variety of styles; Affordable import/domestic options
Standout selections
- — Edmund's Oast Seasonal Sour - $10; Holy City Pluff Mud Porter - $8
Pricing: $8-$10 craft, $4-$7 import/domestic, $10 canned
Nonalcoholic
The 'Absence of Proof' section offers creative non-alcoholic drinks, from a strawberry basil lemonade to a Seedlip-based margarita-style option. All are priced between $10 and $12.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated creative section; Variety of flavor profiles; Reasonable pricing
Standout selections
- — Margot & Rita - Seedlip, House Orange Elixir, Lime ($12)
- — Hey Honey! - Ginger Beer, Honey-Rosemary Syrup ($10)
- — Caught in the Sunshine - Coconut, Pineapple, Citrus, Allspice ($10)
Pricing: $10-$12
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