Torch Lounge

This impressive London-style lounge – with its silky curtains, red pendant lights, intimate cafe tables and wing-back leather couches – certainly captivates the imagination and stimulates the senses. Velvet's sultry attitude appeals to the haute tastes of Charleston's young and trendy crowd, offering them everything from exotic hors d'oeuvres to impressive selections of cocktails, martinis, champagnes, sparkling wines and hookah. Until 10pm, cool lounge music is played at a low volume; afterwards, reins are turned over to a DJ. Keep your eyes peeled to the event calendar for their themed parties, which often become quite the scene.