Dudley's

📍 Gay bars in Charleston

6.3

Dudley's stands out as Charleston's sole gay bar, offering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that fosters a sense of community. The venue hosts engaging events like karaoke nights and lively drag shows, ensuring a dynamic experience. The sound system is commendable, and the staff, including the host, are noted for their friendliness and inclusivity. However, some may find the indoor vaping prevalent.

With affordable drink prices and a relaxed ambiance, Dudley's caters to a diverse crowd. The entertainment, particularly the drag performances, is praised for its energy and audience interaction. While the drink selection might be limited, the overall experience is enjoyable, making it a notable spot for both locals and visitors seeking a vibrant nightlife scene.

Features and services of Dudley's

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Karaoke
  • Live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Seating

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Parking

  • Paid parking lot

Dudley's is in position 2 out of 4 in gay bars in Charleston

Customer Reviews

★★★★★
★★★★★

Dudley's has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on over 216 reviews on Google

John Enright

Karaoke Tuesday night. Mixed crowd of people, good sound system, online song requests and queueing. The host was fun and made sure everyone was welcome/invited to sing. Many people were using vape/ e-cigarettes indoors.

John Enright ☆ 4/5
Justin Nichols

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.

Justin Nichols ☆ 5/5
Alissa Curtis

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!

Alissa Curtis ☆ 4/5
Cassidy Jensen

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!

Cassidy Jensen ☆ 5/5
J.C. Lochan

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.

J.C. Lochan ☆ 3/5
kris gonzalez

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. 🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🪩

kris gonzalez ☆ 5/5
Travis Brooks

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.

Travis Brooks ☆ 5/5
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Information about Dudley's

Address

Dudley's is located at 42 Ann St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States

Phone

The phone number of Dudley's is +1 843-577-6779

Website

The website of Dudley's is: dudleys42ann.com

Business Hours

Monday: 16:00–02:00
Tuesday: 16:00–02:00
Wednesday: 16:00–02:00
Thursday: 16:00–02:00
Friday: 16:00–02:00
Saturday: 16:00–02:00
Sunday: 16:00–02:00

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