Intimate, cozy cocktail bar in the heart of historic Charleston. Nestled beneath the Grand Staircase of The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel is the fabled Best Friend Lounge. The Mills House was once home to the Father of The American Cocktail, “Professor” Jerry Thomas. Today, the tradition lives on in The Best Friend Lounge. Here you can experience handcrafted cocktails using seasonal, local and exotic ingredients that pay homage to the storied past but gives a modern spin on timeless classics. Fine wines, beers, liquors and small plates are also available.