45 Waterside on Lockwood

45 Waterside on Lockwood is a rooftop bar and dining space in downtown Charleston overlooking the harbor, serving drinks and casual food from an open-air terrace. The elevated location provides seating with panoramic views across the water to the city's skyline and waterfront buildings.

The venue sits in downtown Charleston's historic district, an area that evolved from colonial trading harbor to a modern mixed-use waterfront destination over several centuries. The rooftop bar represents contemporary adaptive use of the neighborhood's older building stock and its continuing role as a gathering place near the water.

The rooftop reflects how modern Charleston embraces waterfront gatherings while maintaining views of the city's historic church spires and colonial architecture that still shape daily life. Visitors here experience the blend of contemporary social culture with deep ties to the harbor's traditional role in the community.

The venue is open during daytime and evening hours and easily accessed from street level through an interior staircase leading to the rooftop. Weather plays a role in the rooftop experience, so visits are most pleasant during calm, clear days without strong winds or rain.

The spot offers one of Charleston's uncommon rooftop vantage points with direct water views, allowing guests to watch the sunset light dance across the harbor surface. This elevated perspective lets visitors experience the harbor landscape in a way that few other city locations provide.

Location: Charleston

Address: Located at the Hilton Garden Inn, Waterfront/Downtown, 45 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-21:00

Phone: +18436374074

Website: http://45waterside.com

GPS coordinates: 32.78219,-79.95569

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:09