Henry's Bar in Exeter - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Just enjoyed the inaugural History Tour at Henry's on the Market. Dave and Sam (and special tour guide Michael) did a fantastic job sharing some Charleston history with us as we toured the Market area We also shared some refreshing beverages and enjoyed delicious local food choices upstairs in the Whiskey Room at Henry's. Highly recommend this tour. A great bargain for the price with knowledgeable guides. We will see you in a year for the reunion!

Ian from the Horse Carriage Tour reccomended Henry's and we were not disappointed! The food was INCREDIBLE - especially the shrimp taco. Oh.My.Goodness. It was DELICIOUS. If you held one up and said it's the last one, the place would have gone full Hunger Games to get it! I also had the blackened chicken pasta, my wife had the blackened fish and cheesy grits - both incredible. Food came out very quickly. Service was lovely, if a little harum scarum, vibe was really good in the place, busy but not too much, and it was a brilliant experience. Henrys Kitchen brigade - take a bow!

The look of the restaurant/rooftop made our group expect a totally different experience than we got. We did not expect the plastic silverware or glasses. The bartender looked confused when I asked for my wine in a real glass. I'm not above a place like that, but it wasn't the experience we were looking for. Food was good. The Mahi Mahi with cheesy grits were excellent! Service was less than excellent. We stood at the entrance for a while before we were even acknowledged. The server seemed overly busy for the amount of people actually in the restaurant at the time. We had to find our own silverware at the bar. I won't be back.

Good late might bar with a beautiful rooftop view.

Drinks here are so much fun with the upstairs with indoor/outdoor seating and bar area!! Griffin our bartender was great!!

Close the food super early .. 945 pm, there was no way to get anything to eat .... music was going, and we stayed for that reason .. place was cleaned .. bar I'm the middle gives a 360 panoramic ... the no nothing to eat .. big deal .. 3 flat as no food .. no, even peanuts ..

The chicken Alfredo we had was good. The only issue is it was a little salty and small portions.

Very disappointing. If you're looking for good local seafood, choose somewhere else. The only "local" option was shrimp and the fried shrimp tasted no different than what I can get in Kansas or Arizona. The calamari was rubbery and the "charred" asparagus was tasteless and not charred at all. My fiance has the chicken salad and ended up sick all night long. To make it more disappointing, no jazz and the service was awful. Just skip it and try one of the many other seafood restaurants nearby.

My first visit was amazing. Our food was delicious!!First we had the She Crab Soup. You will have missed the primo reason for going to Harry's of you don't orded the delectable, yummy, mmmm' good soup! I promise. For my main course, I had the chicken salad, oh my goodness, quite possibly the best I have ever had in my life. I chose Okra for my side. It was fried to perfection. My lunch companion had the Southern shrimp tacos. She did not leave a bite behind. Our waiter was fabulous. He kept my water glass filled with ice, exactly the way I always want it done! After we had lunch, a trip to the rooftop was on order. WOW, now that is another memory for my trip to Charleston. If you visit Henry's, it's a must-see. 👌 Perfect end to a perfect lunch! Hope I get to return very soon!

**This is the only place to have AUTHENTIC she-crab soup, no exceptions.** Waitstaff and hostesses are on top of everything. Salad was so, so fresh! (no wilted leaves here!) I will go here every time I drive to the shore. :)

First time visiting Charleston and this was a recommended place to eat by several locals.

Stopped for drinks here, bar staff were so friendly and helpful, offered lots of advice on drinks as well as things to do in Charleston. Relatively well priced drinks for cocktails in the US!

I had the chicken sandwich with a side of asparagus. Overall taste was good and well seasoned. A bit pricey for what you get. We were given plastic silverware, which is totally inadequate and tacky. Service was very average. There is a 2.5% surcharge if you use a credit card. More and more businesses follow that practice, which is a scam. The customer shouldn’t be paying for the business credit card fee.

The prime rib quesadilla was so good! The staff was kind enough to put our order in before the kitchen closed. The view was awesome.

It is a very busy place, live music, lots of atmosphere, lots of cocktails, good service, an iconic place. to visit in charleston try different types of beer tequila and good whiskey

So disappointed, at $30 per dish, we expect higher quality and higher quantities. The linguine with shrimp and scallops, at this price you don't expect to be hungry when you come out, the pasta finished in 3 strokes of the fork. Go across the street to Crab House, for the same price, succulent cuisine and quantities that have nothing to do with it. And a much more qualitative welcome too. Too bad, we got fooled.

server was rude & food wasn't fresh, tasted like it had been frozen

.enry's on the market is one of the oldest and most historical buildings in the area to have food. They have three levels. This is my second time being here, and the drinks are always great, and the food is amazing. The atmosphere is a beautiful old world Jazz vibe. My only complaint is that upon entering, no one greets you, not even the bar stuff they just stare at you. I had to ask if we see ourselves or if we wait on a hostess because we had been standing there for a good 5 minutes with no one saying anything to us. The bartender didn't even take a moment to say welcome to Henry's, or someone will be with you in just a mom .ent they just stared at you. It was definitely not an inviting and very pretentious attitude. However, the food is always great and definitely overshadows the staffs lack of customer service or attentiveness.

I thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp scampi dinner special. It was honestly the best I’ve ever had. My husband really liked the chicken salad sandwich. I’m looking forward to going back soon!

Food is mostly fried with many fish options. During our visit the roof deck was open but did not have waitress service, so you had to go downstairs and inside to order/get your drinks.

Spent our first night here. Shared the blackened chicken Alfredo, it was tasty. Live band on first floor was amazing. Our waitress was super sweet, even made my daughter a picture for her 21st bday, which was happening at midnight. A fun evening.

It has been a while since I have enjoyed a restaurant so much that I have been unable to put the meal and the experience out of my mind. As a graduate student in hospitality who has been working in multiple realms of industry for a little more than 5 years, I could write an essay as to why I will never visit any other restaurant in Charleston, but I will do my best to remain brief. Firstly, the food was amazing. As an appetizer, my party of three shared the calamari which was delicious and I will be ordering again (once I have made my way through the rest of the menu). As an entrée, I ordered the mahi and it was cooked perfectly, the flavor was amazing, and the presentation was beautiful. The two friends I was dining with ordered the blackened chicken pasta which they both enjoyed very much. I would recommend everything we ordered to anyone grabbing a bite to eat at Henry's. Secondly, and this is the main point that wowed me to the point of writing this Google Review, the service was of a quality I have yet to find in many other restaurants-- especially at such an affordable price point. Our server was Garrett and he was incredibly charming and very kind when my friends and I were so indecisive about what to order. He kept a close eye on waters and my friend's drink to ensure we were never having to grab his attention for any refills. One thing that has become too common in the restaurant industry is servers obviously working for tips. This was not at all the case with Garrett. For context, I have a friend from high school who comes from Tennessee to visit for a week at the end of every summer. This is the only time we see each other during the year and we always have one night where we treat ourselves to a little bit of a fancier dinner. It was very clear to me and my guests that Garrett recognized this was a special night for us and was very respectful of our time and conversation as he remained available to us without the multiple interruptions that many servers make. Additionally, Garrett continued to refill our waters and let us enjoy our evening until we indicated that we were ready for the check. To me, this was a sign of a well-trained server and a higher-end service standard, which was extremely pleasing to find at a modestly priced restaurant. Furthermore, when my friend was brought the seafood pasta instead of the blackened chicken pasta, Garrett went above and beyond to rectify the situation. Assuming the correct dish would be brought out quickly, my other guest and I decided to wait to begin our meal until the last entrée was served. After a few minutes of waiting (which was a great sign that every meal is made fresh to-order), Garrett brought out an order of fries and said "here is something for you all to snack on while you wait." This has stuck in my head because it showed that he was watching our behavior and did what was in his power to eliminate an inconvenience rather than offering a free side as an apology to avoid any complaints or bad reviews (not that we would have ever done either). I was just so beyond impressed by Garrett's attention to detail that the entire evening has been unable to leave my mind. To management, Garrett and whoever trained him deserve a raise. My only regrets are that I didn't tell this to him in person and that I didn't tip him 100% of the bill-- he did more than deserve it. Henry's is lucky to have him and he is the reason I will returning to your restaurant whenever I am in Charleston. Garrett, thank you so much for such an enjoyable and memorable.

This is the BEST she crab soup in Charleston. As a native, I eat here a few times a month. The food is always consistently delicious, reasonably priced, and a great selection of local favorites! The bar manager is always friendly and fun! He makes my signature margarita to perfection! After 7 years, this is my FAVORITE restaurant in Charleston! 10/10!

Get ready to pay $20 cover and to be harassed by a pink haired security guard!!!! Security and bouncers there are so oddly rude for no reason. The pink haired security guard asked me to move from a walk way when I first walked in. I apologized and got out of the way. An hour later, my group and I were sitting at a table upstairs and that same security guard asked us to move because we were unknowingly sitting next to a private door. I apologized and said “of course we will move I’m so sorry.” And she aggressively looked at me and aid “this is the second time I’ve asked you to move tonight. The first was downstairs.” So odd and it was quite obvious that she was power hungry. Hoping I’d pick a fight for her to throw me out. She continued to stare me down for the WHOLE night (made me REALLY really uncomfortable). Keep in mind- I’m pregnant and sober as can be.. so intoxication wasn’t an issue. Can’t say we will be back. Paid $20 cover to be harassed by a weird security guard. Hope she got the fight was looking for the rest of the night?? WEIRD STAFF!!

This place was so much fun! So many adorable and cool spaces to hang out with in this facility, we cant wait to go back!

The best BBQ sandwich and great service.

Great spot to go on the town for a night out

We were there for an aperitif on the roof terrace. Alright.

Just stay away from this fraud place. Very terrible experience. Don’t waste your money and time

Very terrible atmosphere and service

Just the big SCAM! Stay away. They will charge you for whatever, but not what you ordered. Worst place in whole Charleston. Stay away. Rude, unprofessional and slow. Save your money, go to a different bar

Very bad service and very bad attitude. If you can’t serve - quit.

The servers were really nice. Basic bar fare. Alligator bites were way over cooked and ruvvery, but the spinach and artichoke dip was good, as was the chopped steak special. Another in our parry also enjoyed the shrimp and grits. Chicken o added to the chopped salad was quite tasty. There are more onions than any other topping on the salad, though. And no blue cheese in the blue cheese dressing, but it didn't taste like ranch, so I guess that's what it was. Portions are good-sized but kind of pricey for what it was.

Never been to worse lame place in my life. Thought this place was supposed to be cool????? Waste of time and vibes sucked

This place is an absolute disgrace. I wouldn’t recommend anyone go here. Ever. A friend of ours went in for lunch and there was a wait. Her group decided to go to the bar and sit down while they wait for their table. Our friend, who is 7 months pregnant, ordered a club soda for her drink. The bartender immediately kicked her out of her seat because she “was not a paying customer & he needed the real estate”. There was no line for the bar & there were empty seats. He made her stand while she waited for her table. At 7 months pregnant. Absolutely awful and I recommend no one go to this place!! Terrible service and so disrespectful!

Bad energy. Bad vibes! If i could booooo them i would

This place sucksssss! Vibes are sooo lame and weak for absolutely no reason! And they charge a $20 cover for this misery! This place is simply EMBARASSING

Henry’s has been open since 1932, and I first went there 30 years ago and recently took my family for dinner in 2024. The place has always been amazing, and I bet always will be. The seafood platter is excellent and the drinks are refreshing to say the least. Definitely a must visit place in Charleston.

Great selections and great drinks! I hate I can't remember our waiters name, but he was the most helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. We'll definitely be back on our next vacation.

Always wanted to eat here. The food was good. The service was great and loved the atmosphere. The portions are pretty small for the price point. All In all, I'd go back. Great location.

We went for drinks. The rooftop seating was nice but I was charged $50 for one vodka soda in a plastic cup. They made me pay on a tablet but wouldn’t let me actually hold it to see, such a scam! If you go, bring cash so you know what you will be charged

Enjoyed the rooftop bar only. Cool breeze in the evening. We arrived around 8 on a Saturday and no wait for seats or drinks. Check in with the host/hostess for the rooftop.

Great food and great service from our server, Brandon!

No trip to Charleston is complete without eating at Henry's. The food is always amazing, the atmosphere is vintage, port-city charming, and the service is always top-notch.

Food was amazing and the servers were awesome

The shrimp tacos were fabulous, and the fried green tomatoes and okra were just what I was missing in my life. We sat in a little lounge area outdoors on the second floor. It was a comfy little patio couch in front of a coffee table type setup. Super cozy, relaxed vibe with neat ambiance. Our server was friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Our cocktails were delicious, as was the food, which was out very quickly. It was just a pleasant experience overall, and the price was very reasonable. I would recommend.

We had dinner here on our recent Charleston trip. We ordered the crab cake sandwich and blacked chicken pasta both delicious! Old fashioned wasn’t that great, but food and service made up for it.

Great spot for lunch and drinks.

I got the seafood pasta, and it was lovely to eat after a long day walking in the sun and the humidity on a day near the end of June. There were good vibes all around, service was fast and great. The temperature is nice and cool. I loved the old historical attributes of the building.

I only WANT to say positives about Henry's - awesome food and people who work there. The drinks are great as well! Atmosphere would have been a 6 out of 5 and the ONLY reason it is the lowest rating is that it is multi-tier open roof dining which is amazing but does allow cockroaches to reach those seating areas... I know this sounds bad but it's just because of the open air access, all inside is very clean and it's very fun.

While the food was really good the service was horrible! We were a party of 5 and were charged 20% tip for our “large party”. We rarely saw our waitress, no refills, didn’t receive all the food we ordered, received one thing we didn’t order. Waitress couldn’t figure out our bill when we were ready to go; kept saying she was confused. She kept leaving our table to greet others. When she was asked to stay and finish our bill she said, “No! I have to greet my other tables!” We were stuck like hostages for more than two hours in this place! I will never return!

Great place to grab lunch and a drink with a great view from the rooftop.

On March 30th, 2024 My husband and I stopped at Henry’s On the Market Restaurant. This place is located at 54 N Market Street in Charleston, SC 29401. Our waiter was Mr. Spencer M, and he was so welcoming. We were starving when we went into the Restaurant. My husband and I like to try new things so we did ask question regarding the menu. We started off with a Happy Hour drink there famous Rum Punch. Spencer did suggest the following; We ordered a cup of the crab soup, followed by a Crab Cake Sandwich and I wanted to try their Jambalaya rice. The food was delicious, basically everything. Spencer was so hospital-able, a nice looking young man and very personable. He made our dining experience wonderful. When we visit Charleston again we will stop in for the crab soup which was personally my favorite. Best soup ever tasted thus far. Kudos to the Chef. Spencer you ROCK!!!! MARIAE

Delicious discovery outside of the city market. The shrimp and grits were the best I've ever tried!

Food was average, drinks were not good. Service was ok. It's very touristy

Ate upstairs near bar. Marco , our waiter , very nice guy and very attentive during our meal. Make sure to ask for him when you go. My wife had seafood plate fried with shrimp and scallops. I had the same only blackened. Both were very delicious.

The food was ok, love the atmosphere. However, when the check arrived they charged a 20% tip for a group of 5 and the drink charges were off the chart. $20 for a lemon drop martini that was very small. Very surprised at the overall bill for a group of 5. Will not return.

Food was okay, but kitchen staff messed up my entire table’s order. My friend also got food poisoning from the yellow tail.

Fantastic food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Live music. I love it. I'm going to be a regular.

Got there at 9pm and was charged a $20 cover for the 3 bands that were playing. Wasn't told until 30 minutes in that the bands don't play until 9:30-10pm by the manager/supervisor. Music wasn't playing still passed 10pm I asked the door girl,Liz, if I could have a refund. She says the music doesn't start until 10, this was then tagged with door guy. Then Liz says is a valley girl tone/attitude "Band starts at 10, Yeah, it's like common sense" with an eye roll. Not the Greatest and one of the bartenders charged my card for another guest drinks. (She was nice and refunded it). Have fun 🤟

Owner was incredibly rude to our friends and put his staff in an incredibly awkward position.

Owner is Unbelievablely rude, would give 0 stars if could.

Service was outstanding food was delicious. Food came out extremely fast. The servers kept a smile on their face especially the young lady with the cowboy hat. A band started to play as we were leaving

The seafood pasta is SO GOOD! Highly recommended

This is the third time they have screwed us over. We have an annual tradition of coming once a year and paying VIP for our group(usually 8+) . They double charge, over charge for orders we did not make! And VIP is a joke. You are better off walking up to the bar to get a drink. I am sure this place is fine if you walk in, but VIP services are no good and they literally steal from your card. Pay Cash!!! 2 wines, 2 mixed drink and 2 VIP seats for a couple, me and my man, somehow cost over $200($25 a person VIP for our large group). No. Big NO. Get your service straight. You didn't serve us often or enough to pull this on us. 2 thumbs down.

After dinner celebration. Great live music and a lively, friendly atmosphere

Great atmosphere and great ambience. Had a lot of fun and great place to socialize

The poor service and weak drinks are excusable on a Saturday night because it was so much fun with the live music.

Came here on a whim for lunch and were happy with our choice. We ordered the shrimp basket and the chopped salad with salmon. The salad was very fresh and they did not skimp on the shrimp. The bourbon peach tea was good but I don't recommend the rum punch because it was too sour. We came back here later to experience the rooftop. I recommend going around sunset for nice views before it gets very crowded at night.

Of course, the rooftop area is amazing. Lunch from that vantage point is almost unbeatable. It can get hot, but there are plenty of umbrellas to block the Sun.

Had a great night here with coworkers. I would definitely recommend!

Very nice place. Great food and service!

Absolutely worst service in any restaurant I been inside of. Forty five minutes on waitress to bring drinks and not busy only four tables with people and three waitresses…🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’ll never be back!!!!🤣🤣🤣 To the waitress honey be happy my sister and law gave a tip…. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ridiculous I gotten free drinks for waiting that long… Definitely needs new managers

Too crowded and over hyped. Numerous better places to go. College bartenders exchanging substances to each other instead of serving drinks to patrons.

Place is thriving and is busy! Food was mediocre and we ordered a couple of things that never came out. Server ended up comping off the bill. Probably wouldn’t ever return on purpose.

We were disappointed after waiting 20 minutes for a table to be told that we couldn’t dine inside with our service dog in training. We were told that our party, including a person who is disabled and needs the dog, would have to go upstairs and eat outside. There is no national certification for service dogs. We are just shy of completing our training, and if I had put on the dog’s vest “service dog” instead of “in training” no one would have known the difference. We have never been told before we couldn’t eat inside or required to go up stairs with someone who is clearly disabled.

Stopped here twice for lunch 2 days in a row. Day 1 we split Blackened Shrimp Tacos and Day 2 we split Blackened Mahi Tacos. While both were good we have to give the nod to the Blackened Shrimp Tacos. They were delicious! They have multiple Rooftop areas to dine and enjoy the views that we will try out next time.

Henry's was a last resort for us because we had just made it into town and wanted something close to our hotel. The food was really good, except for my mother's chicken fingers she ordered. I had the blackened chicken pasta, and it was so wonderful. I typically don't care for Alfredo sauce, but this sauce was so creamy and flavorful. The chef seasoned everything to perfection on my plate. My father had Jambalaya, and I believe he liked it. My wife had the salmon sandwich (I don't remember the correct name of it); it was delicious. She gave me piece to try. I recommend trying this place. Overall, it was good dining experience.

You can go wrong spending time at Henry's.

A leisurely lunch at Henry's was a very nice break from our walking tour of downtown Charlotte. It is conveniently located near the famous Charlotte Market.

Fast service, good atmosphere, rock playing music and crowd (if you know...)

The best she crab soup I have had, the fried geeen BLT was really really good, the shrimp and grits were very good and they very able to do it without onions. It had a lot of of the gravy but it did not make it soupy. The peel and eat shrimp were good as well. The service was fast since we were the only people there but the staff was polite and gave us recommendations for around the area.

Fun place! We spent alot of time laughing with the bartenders! Henry's has the best She Crab soup in all of Charleston! Literally chunks of crab meat! Nightly music and great people watching!

Just drinks, great location, great space, bartender was very nice

Oldest restaurant in South Carolina, the food was good and the drinks are awesome. Must try if you in the area

Visited with friends and had a awesome time. Music was top notch and drinks were great

Absolutely love this spot! Been here twice in 5 years and it never disappoints! Great music, two levels of different styles, good drinks, and just a great rooftop and bar spot in the heart of Charleston.

Dalton served us tonight and gave us 5 star service. Such an attentive kind soul on a busy Friday night. Visiting from Maryland and he made me feel right at home.

First trip to Charleston and happened upon this amazing place to grab lunch before out carriage tour. The shrimp and grits and blackened mahi were awesome and we hope to come back to experience the night life here. Such a neat place with multiple floors and lounging options.

We sat on the rooftop deck. Very cool space and atmosphere. Bar tenders were distracted when it came to ordering. They weren't too busy but took us asking for a drink as they were chatting. It happens. That wouldn't keep me from coming back.

Great lunch sat at the bar, excellent food. Beautiful building with great history.

Told me kids weren’t allowed in, but I was literally looking at a kid eating in the restaurant.

Henry's has got to be one of the most unique places on Market Street. The building itself is comprised of a restaurant on the first level, a whiskey/bourbon lounge on the second, and a rooftop bar on the third. The restaurant always has good classic southern foods with a little Charleston flare and is delicious. The staff are friendly and ready to help you with anything. The whole building is pretty clean and well put together. Do mind that the lounge on the second level is only open for a few hours during the evening. The rooftop has artificial grass flooring and two bars where you can get fairly-priced cocktails, wine, and beer. The view of the streets below is pretty cool from up top, and the music compliments the general atmosphere. Later at night they do have live music on the restaurant stage and there is always a long line to get in, so get there early. The cover is usually about $20. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting Market Street for the food, drinks, and entertainment.

Waitress Alex S was excellent and food was delicious. Little pricy, but it's downtown. Turkey Wrap $17 Chocolate cake $10 Listened to music- the awesome Virgil Cain. A tad too loud though.

Food, service and atmosphere were wonderful! Bring a sweater though!!

Multi-levels, bars, nooks, and rooms fun house. This place probably has what you are looking for. Bartender very friendly. All day and night drinking(lower bar was as full at noon as it was at 9pm. 9-11pm is when the real party begins. Ages 21(some looked 16) to 71. Didn't dine here but was told by other hotel guests the food is great here. Dog friendly judging by water bowl at bar. Enjoy!

Nice place to stop and grab something to eat

Sat at the bar, no problem. Bar tender was not very attentive. Was more interested in watching sports on TV. Ordered shrimp tacos 2 tacos per order, only 2 shrimps per tacos, not worth $17.

The flounder was outstanding. Best seafood that I've had in Charleston The staff is typically pretty cool but one of the staff, who wasn't our server, told my friend that he couldn't wear his baseball hat backwards. Hahaha

I had a great chicken sandwich here. Friendly staff.