
A "bar clandestin" hidden in plain sight
Located beneath French restaurant Brasserie la Banque, Bar Vauté is a destination of its own for after-hours imbibing and enjoyment. The space moonlights as a secluded cocktail bar and evening eatery. When guests descend the building's original historic staircase, they're transported back in time, accentuated by the room's soft lighting, Art Deco influenced furnishings, and intimate bar. One of the only below-street-level bars in the city, Bar Vauté invites locals and visitors alike to indulge in a crepe, cocktail, and a glass, or two, of champagne.
Follow Bar Vauté on Instagram Instagram
FORBES
"Where You Should Go In Charleston Now"
Hours & Location
The "bar below the street" at Brasserie La Banque
We welcome walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis.
Monday through Thursday
4 PM - 11 PM
Friday and Saturday
4 PM - 12 AM
Sunday
3 PM - 9 PM
Apéro Hour
Monday through Friday
4PM - 6PM
-
Caviar Service
1 ounce of kaluga, french onion mousse, shallots, egg yolk, chives, blini
$130
-
Tour de la banque
Oysters on the Half Shell, Marinated Shrimp, Smoked Fish Rillettes, Benne Cracker
$45
$90
-
Chilled Oyster on the Half Shell
served with lemon, cocktail sauce, red wine mignonette
1/2 Dozen $24
Dozen $48
-
Frenched Oysters
crème fraiche, cucumber, champagne mignonette, espelette, caviar
$7
-
pickled Shrimp Gougère
Tarvin Shrimp, Saffron Rouille, Caviar, Dill
$21
-
SMOKED FISH RILLETTE
House Smoked Salmon, Smoked Trout Roe, Dill, Cucumber à la Creme, Baguette, Radish
$16
-
SNAPPER CRUDO
local winter citrus, persimmon vinaigrette, spiced pistachio, fennel, olive oil, herbs
$18
-
COUNTRY Pâté
Black Truffle, Pistachio, Keegan Filion Pork, Dijon, Cornichon, Sourdough
$16
-
STEAK TARTARE
Certified Angus Beef, Cornichon, Shallots, Chives, Bone Marrow Pain Perdue, Black Truffle Aioli, Foie Gras
$23
Add Caviar $20
-
Chef's Selection of Cheeses
Rosette de Lyon, Preserves, Olives, Walnuts, Baguette
$26
-
Baked Brie
Spiced Honey, Rosemary, Fig, Baguette
$30
-
French Onion Soup
sweet vidalia onion, provolone, croutons
$14
-
SALADE DE MAISON
lardon, brioche crouton, farm egg, mimolette, champagne vinaigrette
$16
-
Sweet & beets
Goat Cheese, Endives, Sweet Potatoes, Pickled Beets, Pecan, Pomegranate, Radish, Lemon Honey Vinaigrette
$18
-
Escargots
shallots, garlic, pernod, fines herbes, brioche crumb, baguette
$19
-
Steak Frites
pommes frites, sauce de la banque
6oz NY STRIP $39
12oz NY STRIP $71
add bordelaise $8
-
Chicken fricassee
Joyce Farms Chicken Breast, Brown Butter Spinach Puree, Confit Chicken, Lardons, English Peas, Mirepoix
$37
-
Duck a l’orange
honey-glazed duck breast, sauce bigarade, marmalade squash, watercress, pistachio
$49
-
Boeuf Bourguignon
Red wine Braise beef, pearl onions, Carrots, Lardons, mushrooms, Pommes puree
$34
-
Market Catch
Sunchoke Veloute, Black Truffle & Hazelnut Tapenade, Brown Butter, Spring Onion
$47
-
GNOCCHI PARISIENNE
Blue Crab, Tarvin shrimp, Bouillabaisse Jus, Confit Fennel, Fines Herbs, Brioche Crouton
$34
-
Scallops
Cauliflower a la Polonaise, Story Farm Egg, Caper, Garlic, Fines
$45
-
Petits Pains
housemade brioche, whipped butter
$7
-
Pommes Frites
sauce de la banque
$8
-
RATATOUILLE
Squash, Eggplant, Zucchini, Tomato, Onion, Choron
$10
-
Brussel Sprout roquefort
Apple, Bacon, Pecan, Sherry Gastrique
$10
-
French Happy Meal
burger de la banque, pommes frites, & a martini
$25
-
SALADe de maison
lardon, brioche crouton, farm egg, mimolette, champagne vinaigrette
$12
-
CHILLED OYSTERS
cocktail, mignonette, lemon
$18
$36
-
SMOKED FISH RILLETTE
house smoked salmon, smoked trout roe, dill, cucumber à la creme, baguette, radish
$13
-
escargots
shallots, garlic, pernod, fines herbs, brioche crumb, baguette
$15
-
Burger de la Banque
caramalized onion, gruyère, arugula, truffle aïoli, house pickles, banque sauce, pommes frites
$18
-
Pommes Frites
sauce de la banque
$5
-
French 75
butterfly pea flower-infused gin, house citrus, bubbles
$12
-
Fleur De Lis
tequila, violette, orgeat, lime, cracked pepper
$12
-
Lillet Spritz
lillet blanc, soda, citrus
$11
-
French Martini
vodka, massenez creme de cassis, pineapple, lime
$12
-
Old Fashioned
evan williams, bitters, demerara
$12
-
renjardiere côtes-du-rhône
$9
-
maison mirabeau rosÉ
$9
-
domaine de bernier chardonnay
$9
-
kronenbourg 1664
$7
Dinner
4:00pm Every Day
Plats Froid & Fruits De Mer
Hors D’ Oeuvres
L'Abattoir
La Mer
À Partager
Gluten-free and vegetarian options available upon request.
Apéro Hour
Brasserie La Banque & Bar Vauté
Monday - Friday
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Spéciale
Plats Froids
Plats Chauds
À Partager
Cocktails
Wine & Beer
Email Signup
Join us for exclusive invites, menus and announcements.