The Hideout Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Charleston

Upon entering I asked the bartender numerous times to start me a tab with my card. She declined every time saying she was keeping track and didnt need my card. When cashed out our bill was unexpectedly high. When we asked for an itemized receipt we were told their computer doesn't allow them to do that but that our family's drinks were on our tab. We witnessed them paying cash for their drinks before they left, but called them to verify that they indeed paid for their drinks (they had). We left and left no tip due to the over charges and inability to handle simple tabs (the place wasn't crowded at all either mind you). We then saw in our bank account that they charged $14 extra dollars to our tab.

We're locals and tried out the Stag on a recommendation of a friend. However, feel like we were treated like potential "tourists" and they tried to take advantage. Not siure if the problem is the newer bartender of the pub, but regardless if reflects on the entire pub. In my opinion they're a bunch of crooks that pocketed our family's cash then charged us for the drinks and room upon herself to get a $14 tip. Oh and I only had 2 drinks so this wasn't a case of we were "too drunk" to know what we drank.

Update: these issues have all been addressed. We come here regularly...

If discretion from your bartender is something you are looking for, then I suggest you pass on Stag Erin Pub when their bar manager, Kati Vondershmit, is present. Recently, after drinking 3 Mich Ultras and a half shot in a two hour period and closing my tab, it came to my attention that their bar manager (who was there drinking, not working), was going up to other patrons and the working bartenders stating that I was intoxicated and that she was going to call the police. She at no time expressed any concern to me or asked the bartenders to refuse me service, which is their right. I left and less than an hour later, my ex-husband was on my doorstep. Kati had called him to report that I was drinking. Absolutely unprofessional!!!! Clearly, I will not be returning to Stag Erin Pub and if your privacy is something you care about, I suggest you think...

If you miss the gravel road to pull in, just put your car in park at the stop light at walk back, because if you’re not pulling out of this place, we don’t even want you coming in .😮‍💨🤭🤣 I digress… DO NOT DRIVE PAST THIS HISTORIC LANDMARK that we call THE HIDEOUT.. (Washington hid the Redskins here, many, many, years ago). Listen, I don’t care if you’re not hungry and you’re somewhat antisocial, as soon as you swing that door open, someone or something is going to change your day for the better. Buy food, it’ll change your life. Ask for...