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.
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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 - 10 PM
Friday and Saturday
4 PM - 11 PM
Sunday
3 PM - 9 PM
Apéro Hour
Monday through Friday
4PM - 6PM
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Caviar Service
1 ounce of kaluga, french onion mousse, shallots, egg yolk, chives, blini
$130
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Tour de la banque
oysters on the half shell, cocktail shrimp, smoked fish rillettes, crostini
45
90
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Chilled Oyster on the Half Shell
served with lemon, cocktail sauce, red wine mignonette
1/2 Dozen $24
Dozen $48
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Frenched Oysters
crème fraiche, cucumber, champagne mignonette, espelette, caviar
$7
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SMOKED FISH RILLETTE
House Smoked Fish, Smoked Salmon Roe, Dill, Cucumber à la Creme, Baguette, Radish, Chive
$18
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country pate
Black Truffle, Pistachio, Sourdough, Pickled Onion, Cornichon, Dijon
$17
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Oxtail & foie gras terrine
Cherries, Hazelnut, Gastique, Frisee, Brioche
$23
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Chef's Selection of Cheeses
Salami, Preserves, Olives, Nuts, Baguette
$26
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Baked Brie
Spiced Honey, Rosemary, Preserves, Baguette
$28
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French Onion Soup
Sweet Vidalia Onion, Provolone, Brioche, Chive
$14
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SALADE DE MAISON
lardon, brioche crouton, farm egg, mimolette, champagne vinaigrette
$16
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Beet & Sweets
Pickled Beets, Crispy Sweet Potato, Pistachio, Goat Cheese, Endive, Pear
$18
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Salmon Tartine
Beet Cured Salmon, Herbs de Provence, Sourdough, Whipped Feta, Smoked Salmon Roe, Pickled Onion
$21
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Chicken liver mousse
Sauternese, Spiced Apple Aigre-doux, Vanilla, Sourdough
$17
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Escargots
Shallots, Garlic, White Wine, Fines Herbes, Gruyère, Baguette
$17
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STEAK TARTARE
Pommes Darphin, Sauce Andalouse, Horseradish, Cornichon, Shallot
$20
Add Caviar $20
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Steak Frites
C.A.B NY Strip, pommes frites, chive
6oz NY STRIP $39
12oz NY STRIP $71
Add Bearnaise $3
Add Au Poivre $5
Add Bordelaise $7
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Duck a l’orange
Honey Glazed Duck Breast, Confit Leg, Watercress, Pepitas, Squash Puree, Sauce Bigarade
$53
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GRAND CRU BURGER
Bordelaise, French Onions, Raclette, Truffle Mayo, Heirloom Tomato, Pommes Frites with Bearnaise
$34
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Chicken cordon bleu
roasted chicken breast, gruyère breadcrumb, mushroom duxelles, spinach crepe, smoked ham, swiss, sauce fine herbs
$37
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Gnocchi PARISIENNE
Lobster, Clams, Leeks, Fennel, Celery, Onion, Velouté
$41
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Bourride
Provençal Stew, Shrimp, Mussels, Scallops, Piperade, Rouille, Fingerling Potato, Basil, Espelette
$52
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MKT Catch
Sauce Grenobloise, Capers, Brown Butter, Cauliflower Purée, Lemon
$44
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Whole Fish
Carolina Gold Rice, Sundried Tomato, Marinated Olives, Garlic, Fine Herbs, White Mirepoix, Shellfish Broth
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Petits Pains
housemade brioche, whipped butter
$7
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Pommes Frites
Bearnaise, Herbs de Provence
$8
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RATATOUILLE
Squash, Eggplant, Zucchini, Tomato, Onion, Choron, Chive
$10
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Brussels
Apple, Onion, Lardons, Sherry Gastrique, Pecans
$11
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French Happy Meal
burger de la banque, pommes frites, & a martini
$25
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SALADe de maison
lardon, brioche crouton, farm egg, mimolette, champagne vinaigrette
$12
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CHILLED OYSTERS
cocktail, mignonette, lemon
$18
$36
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SMOKED FISH RILLETTE
house smoked fish, smoked salmon roe, dill, cucumber à la creme, baguette, radish, chive
$13
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escargots
shallots, garlic, white wine, fines herbes, gruyère, baguette
$15
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Burger de la Banque
caramelized onion, swiss, arugula, heirloom tomato, truffle aioli, pommes frites
$18
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Pommes Frites
bearnaise
$5
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French 75
butterfly pea flower-infused gin, house citrus, bubbles
$12
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Lillet Spritz
lillet blanc, soda, citrus
$11
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French Martini
vodka, massenez creme de cassis, pineapple, lime
$12
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Old Fashioned
evan williams, bitters, demerara
$12
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côtes-du-rhône
$9
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maison mirabeau rosÉ
$9
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domaine de bernier chardonnay
$9
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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
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