The Charleston Margarita Festival has announced the 24 bars and restaurants that will showcase their signature Don Gato tequila margaritas at the festival’s highly anticipated return Friday, Sept. 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Rickhouse at Cannon Distillery on James Island.
Presented by Don Gato Tequila, this year marks the fifth installment of one of Charleston’s most popular cocktail events. Each participating venue will serve its own creative take on the margarita, giving ticket holders the chance to sample from across the city’s diverse food and beverage scene.
2025 participating bars and restaurants include:
- Belmont
- Blind Tiger
- Cantina 76
- Coast Bar and Grill
- Cocktail Club
- King St Dispensary
- El Pincho Taco
- The Hideout
- Hall’s Chophouse
- Legami
- Lost Isle
- Madison Maison and The Ritual
- Matador
- Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
- Minero Mexican Grill and Cantina
- Rebel Taqueria
- Red Palm
- Red’s Ice House
- Rita’s
- Rue de Jean
- Sweatman’s Garden
- Taco Boy
- The Select
- Tierra Al Mar
In addition to margarita tastings, the festival will feature live music from Steel Collective, more than 10 local vendors and food for purchase from Roti Rolls. A limited ticket option includes a pre-festival cruise aboard the Friki Tiki, and all attendees will be entered to win a harbor cruise courtesy of Tiki Tours and the Referee app…