Cutty Bar & Grill

While they don’t have a kitchen, they have pop ups sometimes that never disappoint. They also are across the street from d’Al’s pizza, which they allow guests to eat in the bar if there’s not a pop up. This dive bar is the diviest of them all, which for me is a good thing. Not for everyone, but a haven for the right ones. Don’t feel the need to get all gussied up to come here, just come as you are and have a good time.

Good bar, but honestly I’m mostly leaving a review to respond to the guy who said Charleston is disappointing and is like “JV New Orleans.” In fact, Charleston is like Senior Year of College (partying is still fun, but a bit more restrained and refined) while New Orleans is like an entire town of “this is my first beer!” (Drinking sweet shooters and fluorescent mixed drinks out of plastic cups, pissing on the streets, puking on your friends, and thinking the food is great because you’re hammered). And of course, the JV squad— who just started partying— thinks that because they puke their guts out, they know how to party:HARD. Anyway, this is a good bar, just don’t expect “this is my first beer!” vibes.

Not gonna lie, overall Charleston is disappointing. I live in New Orleans, and this town is basically JV Nola. Not it's fault, a fine city overall, and if I lived in Indianapolis I'm sure I'd love it. Having said that, this is a god tier bar. Great space, great bartenders, funny signs, and for a dove bar amazing bathrooms.