Dudley's

Dudley’s is truly a gem and an essential part of Charleston’s nightlife. As the only gay bar in Charleston, Dudley’s provides a welcoming, inclusive, and safe space where everyone can be unapologetically themselves. The atmosphere is always warm, energetic, and full of community spirit. Broke Collins deserves special recognition for bringing incredible entertainment and heart to the space. The performances are fun, bold, and full of personality, and they consistently create nights that are memorable and uplifting. You can feel the passion and effort that goes into every event. Dudley’s isn’t just a bar—it’s a community hub, a place of celebration, and a reminder of how important queer spaces are, especially in the South. Grateful to have a place like this in Charleston that continues to show up, stand proud, and bring people together.

Went here for a sunday night drag show with some friends and also alot of our first drag show experience! We had a great time and all the ladies were great and very crowd involved especially for the couple of Bachelorette and birthday party groups they had. It was a very entertaining and funny show and the drinks although kinda limited as far as selection were great as well! The bartenders that night were super friendly and very quick even while busy. Well deff be back again!

Saturday night here is life! Friendly bartenders, excellent drag and very well priced drinks! Very chill on a Sunday afternoon too if you just want to play pool and hear good music! Will definitely be back!

If you're looking for some great drink prices and a laid-back atmosphere on a weekday afternoon, this is an alright place to go to. The bartender was nice, and they loaded our drinks up nicely. You do not have to be gay to go here.

I always find a gay bar on travel, and this was even more important since I’m traveling in the south as a solo queer female traveler. I’m so glad I did. I had such a good time. Friendly servers, awesome drag show, and fun dance music between shows. I love a good Happy Hour too, three dollar beers. Say less. ️‍ ️‍

Had a great time at Dudley's for my birthday weekend. It's always a good time to visit a new bar when your out on the town. 10/10 will be coming back.

1st time visit and expected to see the early drag show @8p but there was scarcely a crowd to perform in front of until the 2nd show @ 9:45p. Things definitely turn't up.. and the music & the show was very good! The only detractor was being solicited by a guy down on his luck asking for money to get some food. Which surprised me because there was a $5 admission @ the door and I wondered why he was inside the club. He admitted to me that they know him at the front door and let him inside. Whatever the truth was I gave him a few $$ and told him with a stern look ,to not let me see him at the bar with a drink! He disappeared for the night. Still had a good time @ Dudley's though!