3 Cannon Charleston Guidebook
Breakfast within Walking Distance
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
476 1/2 King StInfamous Biscuits
The Daily
652 B King Stall you need to know are two words : Breakfast Burrito
Big Bad Breakfast-Charleston
456 Meeting StFull Sit Down Breakfast with all of the fixings
babas on cannon
11 Cannon StTwo doors down from 3 Cannon - excellent neighborhood spot
Located in the historic Cigar Factory - amazing building with great coffee and breakfast choices
52 locals recommend
Mercantile and Mash
701 E Bay StLocated in the historic Cigar Factory - amazing building with great coffee and breakfast choices
New kid on the block does not disappoint! Great breakfast in coffee just a few blocks away
Island Provisions - Downtown Charleston
New kid on the block does not disappoint! Great breakfast in coffee just a few blocks away
Holey City Bagels
Phenomenal!
A hot new comer to the neighborhood -elevated Filipino food with a dash of fun with weekend brunch karaoke! Also open for dinner
Kultura Charleston
A hot new comer to the neighborhood -elevated Filipino food with a dash of fun with weekend brunch karaoke! Also open for dinner
Little Line Kitchen & Provisions
Dinner within Walking Distance
We are in the heart of Upper King which is full of excellent food choices. Many of these are within a few blocks of the building, others are as much as half mile to one mile away - but still very walkable given how much food you will eat in Charleston! Make sure to pack your stretchy pants!
Truly EXTRA Ordinary Seafood- 75 feet from 3 Cannon at King and Cannon
165 locals recommend
The Ordinary
544 King StTruly EXTRA Ordinary Seafood- 75 feet from 3 Cannon at King and Cannon
The Grocery
4 Cannon StFarm to Table Eating - directly across the street from 3 Cannon
Stella's
114 St Philip StGreek / Mediterranean - One of our Favs
Indaco
526 King StGreat Italian place for Lunch or Dinner
Pink Bellies
595 King StreetAwesome Pho and Mo!
MESU
570 King StreetMexican / Sushi mash-up. Tacos and Sushi
The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King StFamous for their Oysters!
Barsa Tapas, Lounge, & Bar
630 King StSpanish Tapas and Paella!
Coterie
17 Warren StreetHip Indian Restaurant with a Patio
Chubby Fish
252 Coming StOne of the Newer additions to the neighborhood
Halls Chophouse
434 King StSolid Steak House - Famous in the Area
Husk
76 Queen StMake Reservations well in advance for this one
Poogan's Porch
72 Queen StMore Great Southern Food
Magnolias
185 E Bay StUpscale Southern Food
167 Raw
193 King StAmazing Sushi and Oyster spot
FIG
232 Meeting StFOOD IS GOOD (FIG) - and it really is!
Bedford Falls CHS
430 Meeting StreetNew Spot getting Great Reviews very close to 3 Cannon
Sorghum & Salt
186 Coming StSeafood and Tapas
Bistronomy By Nico
64 Spring StreetExcellent French Bistro
right at the corner at King and Cannon - great for drinks, dinner etc
38 locals recommend
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine
550 King Stright at the corner at King and Cannon - great for drinks, dinner etc
great food in an intimate "kitchen-like" setting where you can watch chef prepare the food - reservations needed far in advance
32 locals recommend
R Kitchen
212 Rutledge Avegreat food in an intimate "kitchen-like" setting where you can watch chef prepare the food - reservations needed far in advance
82 Queen
82 Queen StAnother Charming Southern Food Spot
Leon's
698 King StClassic oyster and chicken joint in an old gas station
Malagón, Mercado y Tapería
33 Spring StVern's
Herd Provisions
106 Grove St
Bintü Atelier. African inspired cuisine
New comer with amazing food
Ma'am Saab - Pakistani Restaurant
Great Indian / Pakistani place
Neon Tiger
654 King StFunky hip spot with super delicious food that happens to be 💯 vegan
Beautiful South by Kwei Fei
Southern Chinese
Great for Drinks
Dalila's
441 Meeting StThe Rarebit
474 King StEpic Mules
Uncork Charleston
476 King StreetWine and Cocktails with cheese and Charcuterie plates
Prohibition
547 King StRight around the corner!
Wine & Company
441 Meeting Stgreat wine tasting experieince in Charleston!
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine
550 King Stgreat for cocktails and is right at the corner
Vintage Lounge
545 King Stsolid place to stop in for a drink with vintage vibe
Last Saint
472 Meeting Streetexcellent cocktail lounge very close by
Fabulous Rooftop bar - also the Dewberry at the same location. Great Views and Vibe
32 locals recommend
Citrus Club
334 Meeting StFabulous Rooftop bar - also the Dewberry at the same location. Great Views and Vibe
Sit inside or outside overlooking Marion Square - they often have piano or entertainment.
14 locals recommend
Hotel Bennett
404 King StSit inside or outside overlooking Marion Square - they often have piano or entertainment.
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King StBrewery
Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar
700b King StWine bar
The Tippling House
Great wine bar and snacks very close by
Last Saint
Craft Cocktails
Sightseeing
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdThis is a drive to get to, but a spectacular tree to behold
Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StGreat walk from 3 Cannon
Will need to drive to get here - but fun to spend the day on the beach and then come back for dinner downtown near 3 Cannon
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueWill need to drive to get here - but fun to spend the day on the beach and then come back for dinner downtown near 3 Cannon
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfNice Place to Visit especially with Kids
Old, old Charleston. You can walk this area on your own but we recommend taking a walking tour to get the most out of it - find many options on airbnb or trip advisor that will have reviews of the guides - historic, ghost, etc
37 locals recommend
South of Broad
Old, old Charleston. You can walk this area on your own but we recommend taking a walking tour to get the most out of it - find many options on airbnb or trip advisor that will have reviews of the guides - historic, ghost, etc
City Market - lots of trinkets and vendors - could be good stop while going to rainbow row
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StCity Market - lots of trinkets and vendors - could be good stop while going to rainbow row
You will need to drive here and can park on either side. Great walk / run on bridge. Amazing views
64 locals recommend
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
You will need to drive here and can park on either side. Great walk / run on bridge. Amazing views
Take a tour of this historic Firestation next door! They are an awesome crew!
Charleston Fire Dept. Station 6
Take a tour of this historic Firestation next door! They are an awesome crew!
International African American Museum
14 Calhoun StRecently opened - make reservations well in advance
Neighborhoods
The Cannonborough neighborhood is a vibrant residential district in the midtown section of peninsular Charleston. Often associated with the adjacent Elliotborough neighborhood just to the north, it has been the center of redevelopment in the last ten years. Originally settled in the late 18th and early 19th centuries by working class families and immigrants, it has historically been a neighborhood for the common Charlestonian. Though lacking in famous last names and sprawling mansions, there is no shortage of traditional Charleston Singles which have become highly sought after as restoration projects.
Nestled among the residential homes are many great, off the beaten path restaurants and boutique shops. From sandwich and taco spots to James Beard nominated restaurants, there is little bit of everything within the neighborhood for those looking to get off of King St. (We recommend Xiao Bao Biscuit, Two Boroughs Larder, Trattoria Luca, Five Loaves Café, Artisan Meat Share, Cannon Green, but you really can’t go wrong anywhere.)
Cannonborough is a very popular neighborhood for college students and young professionals so there is generally a fair amount of activity and residents feel safe walking around at night. While crime is uncommon at any time of the day we recommend guests use caution when walking at night and are careful when crossing streets as some do not have crosswalk signals.
Cannonborough Elliotborough
The Cannonborough neighborhood is a vibrant residential district in the midtown section of peninsular Charleston. Often associated with the adjacent Elliotborough neighborhood just to the north, it has been the center of redevelopment in the last ten years. Originally settled in the late 18th and early 19th centuries by working class families and immigrants, it has historically been a neighborhood for the common Charlestonian. Though lacking in famous last names and sprawling mansions, there is no shortage of traditional Charleston Singles which have become highly sought after as restoration projects.
Nestled among the residential homes are many great, off the beaten path restaurants and boutique shops. From sandwich and taco spots to James Beard nominated restaurants, there is little bit of everything within the neighborhood for those looking to get off of King St. (We recommend Xiao Bao Biscuit, Two Boroughs Larder, Trattoria Luca, Five Loaves Café, Artisan Meat Share, Cannon Green, but you really can’t go wrong anywhere.)
Cannonborough is a very popular neighborhood for college students and young professionals so there is generally a fair amount of activity and residents feel safe walking around at night. While crime is uncommon at any time of the day we recommend guests use caution when walking at night and are careful when crossing streets as some do not have crosswalk signals.
City advice
Getting around
Our Location is Very Walkable
We love walking from our place everywhere downtown, but you can also uber / lyft or take the free Carta Bus. If you want to sight see outside of downtown Charleston then rental car is best, and we have parking offstreet for two cars parked to front to back for each unit.