Charleston’s Recovery Room Tavern finished second worldwide in 12-ounce Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) can sales for 2024, dethroned by Nashville’s Robert’s Western World after a 10-year reign.​
Competition History
Recovery Room held the top spot for a decade before Robert’s claimed first place in 2024, sparking a friendly rivalry between the Charleston dive at 685 King Street and the Nashville honky-tonk. The bar celebrated its runner-up status on social media, thanking local patrons and vowing to reclaim the title in 2025. Pabst Blue Ribbon tracks sales annually among global bars, highlighting these venues’ cultural role in PBR’s enduring popularity.​
Local Reaction
Charleston locals rallied online, with Reddit threads buzzing about strategies to boost PBR consumption and support Recovery Room’s comeback bid. The bar’s loyal crowd credits cheap drafts, dive-bar vibe, and events like bingo for driving sales amid growing competition. This loss underscores Charleston’s vibrant bar scene competing nationally.​
