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Custom Hat Bar Experience in Historic French Quarter District of Charleston

  • 50min - 4hr 30min

About this experience

What you'll do:

We have room for everyone in our Insta-worthy space where we converted a historic law firm into our hat bar with themed experience rooms. With our expert artists design your own custom hat at 1 of our 3 hat bars rooms in the famous and historic French Quarter District in Charleston, SC. Pick your hat style and color from our 4 tiers of hats. Find your favorite accessories from our wraps, feathers, vintage fabrics and pins. Then the most favorite - branding and burning.

We carry high quality hats in straw, 100% Australian wool and our luxury blends where we hand shape your entire hat from the crown on down! Create matching hats for your party group or make your own one of a kind hat.

Upstairs is all local shopping from over 40+ women small businesses throughout Charleston. Southern Ruetz is truly a unique place for you and your group!

Why we love it for your party:

  • Memorable experience (A unique & unforgettable adventure for your party, creating lasting memories with your friends)
  • Vibes & music (We have two experience rooms - Garden Party Suite and The Cigar Parlor. Each showcase a Charleston vibe like no other and we’ve curated the perfect atmosphere for an epic celebration)
  • Insta-worthy (Get ready for a photo frenzy with numerous picture spots & backdrops)
  • Prime location (Located next to The Mills House and all the hot dinner spots in the historic district and one block off King St. - swing by before your dinner reservations or a night on the town to party started)

About this experience partner:

Southern Ruetz is a custom hat experience and a place to shop local. We love getting to party with y'all no matter what you are celebrating. We pride ourselves on being hat artists and ensuring that everyone leave with a hat that fits both their style and personality. We promise you'll get asked where you got your hat as you step out that door and showcase your wearable art you created with our team of experts.

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  • Personal Appointment

    Starting at$75per person

    50min

    A $75.00 appointment deposit can be applied toward the purchase of a hat. The service includes a design consultation to help you create your custom hat, and you'll enjoy a complimentary drink with your hat purchase. By the end of our session, you'll have your custom hat ready to wear. It's important to note that the deposit is eligible for a refund up to 24 hours before the appointment and is exclusively redeemable for hat purchases. However, if you decide not to purchase a hat, the appointment deposit is non-refundable and cannot be transferred.

  • Group Event - 4-6 Hats

    Starting at$300per party

    1hr 30min

    To book a service in the Cigar Parlor or Garden Party Suite, a minimum of 4 hats is required, and the availability of hat artists may vary depending on their schedules. A $300 appointment deposit is necessary based on party size, which can be applied towards any hat purchases made during the appointment. Usually the group chooses to cover the bride or bachelor hat first with the deposit. The service includes a design consultation to create your custom hat, and everyone will also receive a complimentary drink with the purchase of each hat. Plus, you can walk out wearing your unique hat on the same day. It's important to note that the deposit is exclusively redeemable for the purchase of a hat. If a hat is not purchased or you cancel within the Batch timeframe of your scheduled time, the appointment deposit is non-refundable and cannot be transferred.

  • Group Event - 7-11 Hats

    Starting at$400per party

    2hr 30min

    To book a service in the Cigar Parlor or Garden Party Suite, a minimum of 7 hats is required, and the availability of hat artists may vary depending on their schedules. A $400 appointment deposit is necessary based on party size, which can be applied towards any hat purchases made during the appointment. Usually the group chooses to cover the bride or bachelor hat first with the deposit. The service includes a design consultation to create your custom hat, and everyone will also receive a complimentary drink with the purchase of each hat. Plus, you can walk out wearing your unique hat on the same day. It's important to note that the deposit is exclusively redeemable for the purchase of a hat. If a hat is not purchased or you cancel within the Batch timeframe of your scheduled time, the appointment deposit is non-refundable and cannot be transferred.

  • Group Event - 12-20 Hats (Complementary Champagne)

    Starting at$500per party

    3hr 30min

    To book a service in the Cigar Parlor or Garden Party Suite, a minimum of 12 hats is required, and the availability of hat artists may vary depending on their schedules. A $500 appointment deposit is necessary based on party size, which can be applied towards any hat purchases made during the appointment. Usually the group chooses to cover the bride or bachelor hat first with the deposit. The service includes a design consultation to create your custom hat, and everyone will also receive a complimentary drink with the purchase of each hat. Plus, you can walk out wearing your unique hat on the same day. It's important to note that the deposit is exclusively redeemable for the purchase of a hat. If a hat is not purchased or you cancel within the Batch timeframe of your scheduled time, the appointment deposit is non-refundable and cannot be transferred.

  • Group Event - 21+ Hats (Complementary Champagne)

    Starting at$700per party

    4hr 30min

    To book a service in the Cigar Parlor or Garden Party Suite, a minimum of 21 hats is required, and the availability of hat artists may vary depending on their schedules. A $700 appointment deposit is necessary based on party size, which can be applied towards any hat purchases made during the appointment. Usually the group chooses to cover the bride or bachelor hat first with the deposit. The service includes a design consultation to create your custom hat, and everyone will also receive a complimentary drink with the purchase of each hat. Plus, you can walk out wearing your unique hat on the same day. It's important to note that the deposit is exclusively redeemable for the purchase of a hat. If a hat is not purchased or you cancel within the Batch timeframe of your scheduled time, the appointment deposit is non-refundable and cannot be transferred.

Location

128 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Cancellation Policy

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generous Cancellation Policy

Full refund on cancellations with 7+ days notice. No refund within 7 day window.

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Personal Appointment

Starting at$75per person

50min

A $75.00 appointment deposit can be applied toward the purchase of a hat. The service includes a design consultation to help you create your custom hat, and you'll enjoy a complimentary drink with your hat purchase. By the end of our session, you'll have your custom hat ready to wear. It's important to note that the deposit is eligible for a refund up to 24 hours before the appointment and is exclusively redeemable for hat purchases. However, if you decide not to purchase a hat, the appointment deposit is non-refundable and cannot be transferred.

Group Event - 4-6 Hats

Starting at$300per party

1hr 30min

To book a service in the Cigar Parlor or Garden Party Suite, a minimum of 4 hats is required, and the availability of hat artists may vary depending on their schedules. A $300 appointment deposit is necessary based on party size, which can be applied towards any hat purchases made during the appointment. Usually the group chooses to cover the bride or bachelor hat first with the deposit. The service includes a design consultation to create your custom hat, and everyone will also receive a complimentary drink with the purchase of each hat. Plus, you can walk out wearing your unique hat on the same day. It's important to note that the deposit is exclusively redeemable for the purchase of a hat. If a hat is not purchased or you cancel within the Batch timeframe of your scheduled time, the appointment deposit is non-refundable and cannot be transferred.

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