Circa 1886 Restaurant
While Fulton Lane Inn does not have an on-site restaurant, guests can enjoy one of Charleston’s distinctive dining experiences at our sister property, Wentworth Mansion®. Set inside the Mansion’s original carriage house, Circa 1886 Restaurant is led by Executive Chef Marc Collins and offers an inviting setting for a memorable evening during your stay. From Fulton Lane Inn, a dinner at Circa 1886 is an opportunity to experience another side of Charleston while enjoying the hospitality of the Charming Inns family.
Seasonal Flavors, Fresh Ingredients
Led by Executive Chef Marc Collins, Circa 1886’s menus showcase seasonal flavors, inventive pairings, and artful presentation. Guests can choose between two distinctive tasting menus or explore a refined selection of à la carte offerings, making it easy to shape the evening around the dining experience you prefer. For guests of Fulton Lane Inn, it’s a memorable way to add a special dinner to your Charleston stay.
Dinner: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday-Saturday | 5:00-9:00 pm
A DRINK IN THE CARRIAGE HOUSE
Extend your evening at Circa 1886 with a handcrafted cocktail or glass of wine at the intimate bar inside the historic carriage house. Heart pine floors, a stone fireplace, and just a handful of places to gather create a tucked-away setting for a pre-dinner aperitif or a quiet nightcap.
Guests can also order a drink at the bar and settle in on the patio overlooking the grounds of Wentworth Mansion®. Whether you’re dining at Circa 1886 or simply stopping in for a drink, it’s another memorable way to experience Charleston during your stay at Fulton Lane Inn.
Marc Collins
For more than twenty years, Executive Chef Marc Collins has led the kitchen at Circa 1886, bringing creativity, seasonality, and a strong sense of place to the restaurant’s menus. A co-founder of the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Chef Collins is recognized locally and nationally for his thoughtful approach to cuisine.
Together with the Circa 1886 culinary team, he creates tasting menus and à la carte offerings that give Fulton Lane Inn guests another distinctive way to experience Charleston’s celebrated culinary scene during their stay.
Dining Guide to Charleston
From fresh coastal seafood and Southern favorites to inventive fine dining, Charleston offers plenty to explore beyond the Inn. We’ve gathered some of our favorite places to eat and drink around the city—including our sister restaurant, Circa 1886—to help Fulton Lane Inn guests discover Charleston’s culinary scene throughout their stay.
