Uncork Charleston, the self-serve wine bar at 476 King St., closes its King Street location on Saturday, October 17. Owner Kathryn McCool announced the news on social media and says she intends to reopen the business at another location, though no timeline has been announced.
Why this matters here
A King Street storefront going dark is a reminder of how tight the math is on peninsula rent for an independent operator. For owners nearby, it is also a last-call window: McCool has days left, and the neighbors who show up now are the ones she will remember when she reopens.
First reported by holycitysinner.com.
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