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
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
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Caviar DE LA Banque
storey farm egg, chive, shallot, crème fraiche, warm blini
White Sturgeon $115
Golden Osetra $135
Beluga Hybrid $200
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CAVIAR FLIGHT
10 grams of hackleback, golden osetra, and beluga hybrid
$140
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Plateau de la Banque
6 oysters on the half shell, cocktail de crevettes, crab ravigote, benne cracker
$45
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Tour de la banque
12 oysters on the half shell, cocktail de crevettes, crab ravigote, benne cracker
$90
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Frenched Oysters
crème fraiche, cucumber, champagne mignonette, espelette, caviar
$7
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Chilled Oyster on the Half Shell
served with lemon, cocktail sauce, red wine mignonette
1/2 Dozen $24
Dozen $45
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Cocktail de Crevettes
chilled jumbo shrimp, house cocktail sauce, lemon, espelette
$19
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Crab Ravigote
caper, celery leaf, dijon, benne cracker
$21
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French Onion Soup
sweet vidalia onion, provolone, croutons
$14
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Green Salad
fines herb, radish, garlic crumb, champagne vinaigrette
$13
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Roasted Beet Salad
roquefort, almond, petite greens
$14
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Escargots
shallots, garlic, pernod, fines herbes, brioche crumb, baguette
$19
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Steak Tartare
certified angus beef, egg custard, caper, chive, benne cracker
$24
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Pâté Maison
pork shoulder, cornichon, mustard, sourdough
$18
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Foie Gras Mousse
grape gastrique, red wine gelée, toasted brioche
$21
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Chef's Selection of Cheeses
preserves, olives, almonds, baguette
Choice of Two Cheese $22
Choice of Three Cheese $30
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Burger de la Banque
certified angus beef, gruyère, truffle aïoli, arugula, cornichon, pommes frites
$20
add seared foie gras $24
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Steak Frites
pommes frites, sauce de la banque
Flat Iron $34
NY Strip $45
Filet $50
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CONFIT DUCK LEG
toulouse sausage, flageolet vert, tomato
$38
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Chicken Poussin
braised mushrooms, onions, black truffle jus
$36
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Beef Bourguignon
short rib, pommes puree, root vegetables, cremini mushrooms, pearl onions
$36
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12oz New York Strip
à la carte
$40
au poivre $3
truffle butter $3
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Mussels and Frites
shallot, fines herbes
$28
Choose One Butter: white wine or roasted garlic
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COQUILLES SAINT JACQUES
celery root velouté, sunchoke, sweet onion
$38
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Market Catch
carrot purée, glazed turnips, sherry gastrique
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BOUILLABAISSE
monkfish, shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, baguette, rouille
$40
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Petits Pains
housemade brioche, whipped butter
$7
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Pommes Frites
sauce de la banque
$9
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Sauteed Spinach
shallots, garlic, butter
$10
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Pommes Purée
butter, cream
$10
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Haricots Verts
sauce vierge, breadcrumbs
$10
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Caviar de la Banque
farm egg, chive, shallot, creme fraiche, warm blini
MKT
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French Happy Meal
burger de la banque, pommes frites, and a martini
$25
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Green Salad
fines herb, radish, garlic crumb, champagne vinaigrette
$13
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Chilled Oysters
cocktail, mignonette, lemon
$18
$36
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Escargot
pernod, fines herbes, brioche crumb, baguette
$10
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Burger de la Banque
certified angus beef, gruyère, truffle aïoli, arugula, cornichon, pommes frites
$10
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Mussels
baguette, shallots, fines herbes, white wine, roasted garlic
$28
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PÂTÉ MAISON
pork shoulder, cornichon, mustard, sourdough
$15
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Pommes Frites
sauce de la banque
$5
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French 75
gin, sparkling wine, house citrus
$14
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Fleur De Lis
tequila, violette, orgeat, lime, cracked pepper
$14
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canard coquin
duck fat calvados, maple syrup, black walnut bitters
$16
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Promenade d‘automne
reposado tequila, apple brandy, cointreau, lime, bitters
$16
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Gin Old Fashioned
bluecoat, cucumber, orange bitters, twist
$14
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Uva Non Grata Gamay
$9
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terra santa rose
$9
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mongravet cÔtes de gascogne Sauvignon blanc
$9
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kronenbourg 1664
$9
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coast hop art ipa
$9
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West brook gose
$6
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french cider
$9
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Strawberry mousse bar
pistachio joconde, strawberry jam, pistachio bavarian, strawberry mousse, vanilla chantilly, strawberry coulis, pistachio praline
$14
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Orange Crème Brûlée
orange custard, caramelized sugar
$12
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Frangipane Tart
almond cream, caramelized pears, cranberry compote, ginger chantilly, almond crumble
$14
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Mont Blanc Crepe Cake
chestnut cream, white chocolate mousse, red currant coulis, meringue bits
$15
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Profiteroles
vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
$13
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La Tour Blanche Sauternes
2017
$8
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Fonseca Tawny Port
10 Year
$10
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Presidential Tawny Port
20 Year
$18
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Henri Champliau Rose Demi-Sec "Wild Miss"
$13
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boulard calvados vsop
$15
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Remy Martin VSOP
$17
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delord napoleon armagnac
$15
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grand marnier
$12
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hennessy vs
$16
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d'usse vsop
$20
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Sempe VSOP
$18
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Pierre Ferrand
1840
$14
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TKO
bourbon from heaven hill, macadamia, cointreau, vanilla, lemon, bitters, nutmeg
$16
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Fleur De Lis
tequila, violette, orgeat, lime, cracked pepper
$14
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spaggiari
grand marnier, absinthe, angostura, lemon, bubbles
$18
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Ya Filthy Animal
shiitake infused vodka, olive oil, olive bitters, brine
$15
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INFINITY OLD FASHINOED
solera blend of heaven hill and buffalo trace distilleries
$24
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Promenade d‘automne
reposado tequila, apple brandy, cointreau, lime, bitters
$16
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Gin Old Fashioned
bluecoat, cucumber, orange bitters, twist
$14
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Boulevardier
elijah craig, sweet vermouth, campari
$15
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viuex carre
rittenhouse rye, brandy, vermouth, benedictine, bitters
$16
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corpse reviver #2
botanist, lillet, lemon, cointreau, absinthe
$16
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French 75
gin, sparkling wine, house citrus
$14
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Schrute Farms 75
beets, orgeat, lemon, non-alcoholic champagne
$10
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Poire for the Course
pear, ginger, lime, angostura
$8
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Apéro Hour
Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Brasserie La Banque Bar & Bar Vauté
Caviar Service
Spéciale
Plats Froids
Plats Chauds
A Partager
Cocktails
Wine & Beer
Le Dessert
Vin de Dessert
Cognac & Armagnac
Cocktails
French Classics
Spirit Free
Beer & Wine
Listed on the Cocktails, Beer, & Wine by the Glass menu or Wine by the Bottle menu.
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