Experience South Carolina Foodways
From Its Humble Beginnings
Tucked within the original carriage house of the Wentworth Mansion, Circa 1886 evokes the romance and old-world charm of historic downtown Charleston. Look beyond its original pine floors and charming architectural details and discover an unexpectedly modern take on the city’s classic Lowcountry cuisine. Circa 1886 regularly ranks among the finest restaurants in downtown Charleston SC.
Celebrate 20 years of Circa 1886
On December 31, 1999 Circa 1886 opened their doors for the very first time to host a New Year’s Eve dinner. 20 years later, Circa 1886 is one of Charleston’s most beloved restaurants. A few years after the opening of the Wentworth Mansion, Charming Inns Chairman Rick Widman wanted to create a freestanding, full service compound within the Harleston Village neighborhood to accompany the historic inn.
He envisioned a space where people can converse in a comfortable setting while enjoying southern food that showcases Charleston’s culinary history— two decades later, Circa 1886 is home to just that and so much more. 2020 is the year of celebrating Circa 1886 and sharing all of the wonderful stories, experiences and menus that have helped transcend the success of the restaurant over the years.
Sign up for our email or follow us on social media to celebrate with us. In addition to sharing special moments with you, we will also be offering specials to guests of Circa 1886 as our way of saying ‘Thank You’. We simply would not be the restaurant we are today without all of you.
Happy Hour
ENJOY $7 before 7
Grab a seat at the bar or on our patio surrounded by our lush gardens and take advantage of our popular Happy Hour celebration, $7 before 7. From 5PM until 7PM, Monday through Saturday, guests can select from a list of wines and specialty cocktails created by our mixologist, all costing only $7 each. Wines will vary and include a choice of sparkling, two white wines, and two red wines. In addition, guests are invited to stay and dine with us and enjoy the seasonal menu.
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Accolades
- #2 Best Hotel Restaurant 2019 USA TODAY 10Best.
- Top 15 Best Fine Dining
Restaurant in the U.S.TripAdvisor’s 2019 Travelers’
Choice Awards - 2017 OpenTable Diner’s
Choice Award - The Most Romantic
Restaurants in the World Architectural Digest - The Award of Excellence DiRoNA
