West Ashley to Add Retail, Dining and Golf Sites
Several new businesses are planned along West Ashley Circle and Bees Ferry Road in Charleston, with openings slated to begin next year.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Multiple retail and restaurant projects are planned for the West Ashley Circle and Bees Ferry Road area, including a second Bay Street Biergarten location and a private indoor golf simulator club. Leasing materials also list Aldi, Chase Bank, Dutch Bros Coffee, Panda Express and Chipotle as tenants of The Wedge development.
Why it matters
West Ashley holds roughly 43 percent of Charleston's population, and the added retail is intended to reduce the need for residents to travel long distances for shopping. The growth reflects rapid development in the neighborhood.
West Ashley accounts for about 43 percent of Charleston's population, and Iron & Oak Golf Club plans four private, climate-controlled simulator bays at 3955 West Ashley Circle. Specific opening dates for several businesses remain unannounced.
The players
Bay Street Biergarten
A local restaurant and beer garden operator expanding into West Ashley with a second location.
Iron & Oak Golf Club
A private indoor golf simulator club planned for 3955 West Ashley Circle.
The details
Bay Street Biergarten is opening a second location on West Ashley Circle with a larger outdoor area and more televisions than its original. Iron & Oak Golf Club will offer a private, 24/7 indoor golf simulator experience using tour-level technology, while The Wedge will combine grocery shopping and restaurants at Bees Ferry Road and Glenn McConnell Parkway. The Shoppes at Bees Ferry will extend Floyd Drive and Proximity Drive to connect to the Long Savanna housing development.
Timeline
- Next spring: Bay Street Biergarten's second location is set to open.
- Fall 2027: Iron & Oak Golf Club is expected to open.
- Starting next year: New businesses are set to begin opening in the area.
Market Landscape
West Ashley's population concentration gives these openings a sizable local customer base within Charleston. The clustering of retail, dining and recreation along Bees Ferry Road reflects a broader pattern of suburban commercial corridors absorbing growth in outlying parts of the city.
Residents in West Ashley may gain closer access to groceries, dining, and banking as these projects open. Those interested in private golf simulator memberships will have a new indoor option once Iron & Oak opens.
The takeaway
Watch for opening announcements from new West Ashley businesses, since many sites have not yet confirmed dates. Nearby residents can plan local shopping trips closer to home as these projects come online.
What happens next
Bay Street Biergarten's West Ashley location is set to open next spring, and Iron & Oak Golf Club is expected to open in fall 2027.
Further reading
For more local store and restaurant news, browse Openings & Closings in Charleston.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Post and Courier.
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