Best Martini?

My husband and I are coming into town for a special dinner at Fulton Five but would like to have a pre-dinner martini somewhere nearby. Any recommendations? We like ketel One, up and dirty!!

Best Martini?

C%26#39;mon, Charleston--where is a good place for a pre-dinner martini??

Best Martini?

Club Habana above the Tinder Box Cigar Shop has great martinis. Great place to have a drink. Have a great trip!!

www.tinderboxcharleston.com

I have been known to enjoy a martini or two at Henry%26#39;s. I am not as sophisticated a drinker as you - I like my Cosmos and salivate over the thought of their German Chocolate Cake martini (sorry - a martini purist is probably cringing right now!) I think Meritage is known for tapas and specialty drinks, and Social is a good bet for a great drink. More than half the fun is finding your own favorite spot - so when you do - please let us know the good, the bad and the ugly!

Thank you, thank you, thank you...will report upon my return!

Your question intrigued me;-) Like CultureHound, I%26#39;m more into flavored martinis (that Chocolate cake martini sounds delish!)

Here are some suggestions to add to the mix:

Rooftop Bar at Vendue Inn http://www.vendueinn.com--for the view;

Readers%26#39; Picks from City Paper are:

Best New Bar

Moe%26#39;s Downtown Tavern

5 Cumberland St. Downtown.

Best Upscale Bar

Pavilion Bar

225 East Bay St. Downtown.

(843) 723-0500

www.marketpavilion.com

AND

Best Martini

Cypress: A Lowcountry Grille

167 East Bay St. Downtown. (843) 727-0111

www.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com

Salut!

We had a few last week at Charleston Place. A very nice place and very good %26#39;tinis, but I can only say that I%26#39;m too glad that I wasn%26#39;t buying. $15 for a martini is a bit outside of my range!

I had a great one at Tristan%26#39;s Restaurant in the French Quarter Inn on Market Street in December.