The owners of downtown bar Dalila’s have a new spot in Park Circle. Sissy Bar, named after owner Michael Whiteley’s twin daughters, specializes in tequila, mezcal, and Southern California cuisine. Look for breakfast burritos during Sunday brunch and tacos during dinner.

Bar Polari owner Brent Compagni wanted to open a queer-friendly space with good cocktails and camaraderie. Polari refers to slang used by marginalized groups, such as the LGBTQ+ community. Drinks take their names from various secret languages, such as the Bibi (bisexual), made with tequila, Campari, grapefruit, lime, and strawberry syrup.

The crew behind Daps recently opened a sports bar focused on community and good food. The drinks are super fun. There are cocktails with names like Nothing But (fer)NET, a mix of Fernet, rum, and Thai tea, and frozen spiked Gatorade, in addition to wines on draft and tons of beers.

When coffee shop Sightsee left for a larger space, neighbors Meggie and Quinn Burns saw an opportunity to turn the 429-square-foot space into a cozy wine bar. Roseline is a dark, moody space to sip wines by the glass, craft beers, and sake. There will also be meat and cheese boards from Tinto Cafe and Provisions.

French restaurant Félix now has an adjoining bar named La Cave, which is a tribute to the south of France. The drink menu lists ten craft cocktails, including a martini with a fromage fat-washed vodka and caviar crisp garnish. There’s also a section of hard-to-find whiskies. Food selections range from oysters and caviar to a petite bouillabaisse and a duck confit gnocchi. Customers can also order a smaller version of the popular raclette burger from Félix.

Fancy new steakhouse Marbled & Fin has a gorgeous bar area just off the main dining room. Sure, you can get a classic martini, but why not try a creative new creation from project developer Kevin King, like the Much Appreciated with tequila, kiwi, matcha, yuzu, and sea salt — his take on a margarita with Japanese flavors.

Proof isn’t new (it’s been around since 2012), but 100 Proof is the updated version of the cocktail bar. Proof was a 10-minute-libation spot, whereas 100 Proof is all about slammable shots. Owner Craig Nelson teamed up with Rec Room owner Boston DiMattia to create a lively party place for all the Upper King revelers. The list of 100 shots ranges from the popular green tea to classic Vieux Carre in shot format.

The team at tropical bar Little Palm has expanded its space with the opening of the Backyard. The new bar is located in a lush open-air courtyard within the Ryder Hotel. It feels like a hidden oasis in the middle of downtown Charleston. The Backyard serves the same menu as Little Palm.

Always-packed downtown brewery Revelry set up a second location at Folly Beach, so now beer lovers can enjoy a fresh pint of Poke the Bear (a popular pale ale) and order food from nearby Bounty Bar.

Luxury hotel the Dunlin offers a few new imbibing options: the handsome bar at the property’s signature restaurant, Linnette’s, a seat in the Willet Room bar, or poolside sipping at the Cove. At Linnette’s, you can enjoy a tomato martini while contemplating the Southern-leaning menu from chef Michael DeCicco.