50 Best Bars in Greenville

“My husband and I made reservations for Sum Bar for my birthday dinner after hearing amazing things from some friends. It did not disappoint.

From the moment we walked in the staff was kind and attentive. We were even given complementary bubbles for my birthday celebration. Our water was always filled and plates arrived and were taken from the table promptly and seamlessly.

We ordered almost everything on the menu and didn’t have one bad bite of food. Every single dish we tried was delicious. I love chili oil but I barely used any because I didn’t want to take away from the flavors already created. Stand outs were the cucumbers, siu mai, char siu bbq pork, gai lan, and the dumplings but like I said: every bite of food exceeded my expectations.

Last but not least, we left stuffed which sometimes isn’t the case where a restaurant does mostly shareable plates but we even had to take some home. We were so satisfied with the price as well considering all the food we ordered and how good everything was.

Our one complaint (if we absolutely had to make one) is that the tables are close together and it’s quite loud. However, given that all our other expectations were exceeded we didn’t even care so much.

This is easily now one of my favorite restaurants in Greenville (if not my favorite). I’m planning to bring a lot of friends and family to try it. I’m already planning my next visit!“

“Coral offer such an elevated, personal dining experience for my husband and I! The service was incredible, the flavors were wonderful, and portion sizes were perfect. We ordered the red snapper special, the scallops, bread and ocean butter, bangin’ shrimp, and the sticky toffee pudding and coffee for dessert. We would order it all again (and again)! Highly recommend, it’s our favorite restaurant we’ve tried in Greenville!“

“Currently, very relaxing and comfortable. The only negative would be the local construction surrounding the Hotel.“

“We had a fabulous time at Halls! We split a ribeye and scallops with Brussel sprouts and okra!! Everything was fantastic! We were celebrating our 20th and everyone made the experience a great one! Our server "Scooter" was another star to the evening.“

“Great place for a smoke, drink and food. The owners rolled out the red carpet for me. The cigar selection was perfect. They have a fan in me!“

“Grab a drink or two, join in a game, or order food delivery from adjacent businesses, the Lazy Goat and Papi’s tacos. Enjoy the sights and sounds, at the river, and meet your friends, new and old, for an evening of fun and relaxation.“

“Dope spot!!!!matt and dylan were great hosts!!!!!“

“Went here for our anniversary last night and it was so nice! I had the duck salad and it was absolutely delicious. Everyone was so friendly, sweet, and genuine. Service was great. Can’t say enough great things 💛“

“It was not what I expected walking in but Tiffany greeted us immediately and was awesome the entire time. It was a fun atmosphere and the food was delicious , especially that white sauce. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. 😀“

“Fun times, friendly staff, great pours!“

“This is truly a community bar. The people are friendly and welcoming and they have a great selection of beer: from canned Bud to craft beer.“

“We just had our wedding reception at the Travelers Rest location. It was beyond amazing! Kimmie and the rest of the staff went above and beyond to help make our day perfect. I lost count of how many times our guests said it was the most fun wedding they’ve ever been to. We definitely look forward to coming back up to visit and enjoy some good drinks!“

“Small menu but it was absolutely delicious! Will be back!“

“Great venue! I attended one of the last shows at this location. I've been going to the Radio Room since they were located on 291!This show was two tribute bands, Jeremy's 10 (Pearl Jam) and Nervani, if I spelled that correctly, a Nirvana tribute band.Both were excellent!Can't wait to visit at the new and larger location! Always a great time, and they offer a wide variety of shows.“

“Best wings and karaoke I've had in a LONG time. Great atmosphere, big deck for performances and the food is awesome!! They do shows too so check their website for karaoke nights. Mix of all generations, and it's a friendly environment. If you're shy at singing everyone is encouraging too. Love the outside too.“

“10/10 — from the vibes to the cocktails to the bartenders we can’t rave enough about vault. Ryan and andrea made us the most incredible dealer choice cocktails but not only were the cocktails amazing, everytime we come here the cocktails are incredible. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a cocktail forward bar!“

“Loved this place! Really good food and service and fun atmosphere. Friday night is especially fun with Fred Rock does karaoke. One of the best! My wife and I look forward to our next visit!“

“Home to the #1 bartender in Downtown Greenville, David!

Highly recommend stopping by City Tavern for a drink and a snack.

Kid-friendliness: The bar allows underage individuals until later in the evening when it is adults only.“

“Highly recommended Sahara and her friends are very friendly the ambiance is Natural is very fun to watching other big dogs unleashed playing and Happy“

“Cool place! Cheap beer! Pool!“

“Pretty sweet neighborhood taproom. Friendly staff with a great large open space to relax and hang out. Games, lots of TVs, special events, wine tastings, and it’s always super family friendly. Bring the pup out anytime as well, the staff love dogs. If their parking lot is full, just park at the liquor store after 7pm or on the side street by Dollar General.“

“The Best Place Ever ! The bar ! Food is delicious and the Salad !! They have the best Hookah with CBD its so good ! Fish is delicious!! Don’t forget to try French fries ? I’ll call this the best bar and Hookah with Alcohol , and you can smoke cigarettes inside which is so cool ! I love this place , def. Will be back with my Friends !“

“Outstanding bar, great selection, knowledgeable staff!“

“My gf and me love this place Everyone is so friendly.“

“Yes! Came in after work the bartender Tasha was so sweet they played Spanish music amongst some house music and trending and the crowd was mixed. Queeerrrr .... I loved the atmosphere needed the break after a long days work. Whole staff was accommodating.“

“Food is always the same. Fresh and great. We have been customers for over 50 years. Thanks David.“

“Awesome and exceeded expectations! Our server, Jennifer, made the difference--engaging, personable, knowledgeable and went out of her way to ensure our requests were met--and when several items were not available, she ensured we were satisfied, especially with dessert items that were just out of this world and the general manager came to apologize and was very gracious!! We were also visited by the owner, Rick Erwin, who greeted us along with other tables--a rarity. The evening was totally unique in so many ways--thank you and we will be back from North Carolina.“

“Just a great place to go to“

“We just had our wedding reception at the Travelers Rest location. It was beyond amazing! Kimmie and the rest of the staff went above and beyond to help make our day perfect. I lost count of how many times our guests said it was the most fun wedding they’ve ever been to. We definitely look forward to coming back up to visit and enjoy some good drinks!“

“Great drinks and atmosphere. Had the wagyu sliders and the baked pimento cheese with pretzels. Sliders were good and the baked pimento was VERY rich. We decided to take half of it to go to finish later - slightly saltier and richer than expected, but delicious. Also had a mule & citra splash. Both drinks were good too.“

“Atmosphere and environment is good karaoke is good but watch out for a lady named Anita Reese who hangs out there sometimes and preys on vulnerable and gullible men who give in to her charm and somewhat good looks just to take your wallet to the cleaners. Forget getting lucky with her too. Those are the type of women that drive men like myself away from places like that“

“Awesome pub with craft beer and wine by the glass or bottle. TVs with live sports and general interest viewings. Great atmosphere!“

“Great football Sunday hangout, especially if your Raiders Nation 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️“

“My boo kelly behind the bar!!!“

“Thanks for your encouragement and support about this because I had no idea how they care about me and they paid for a private Club and it is very nice thing about the customers there and I encourage the visitors try go there a membership at the private Club at the price is 10.00 dollars for life and they are very nice people“

“Definitely a 10 out of 10 on food, drinks, and atmosphere. Come see your favorite bartender. We are open 7 days a week. We have Free Cover Fridays, Sensational Saturdays, and Layed-Back Sundays. No matter when you decide to come its always a grown, fun, enjoyable spot to be. Come check it out 1243 S. Pleasantburg Drive.“

“I really enjoyed this place! As a local, it can be difficult to say the least just to even get a reservation anywhere in downtown Greenville, especially on Main Street. But this place was both cozy and quiet with exceptionally great food and drinks served by a friendly staff. Might just become my little hidden gem to enjoy while escaping the chaos of Greenville busy nights“

“Love that it’s so pet friendly and has a cool vibe and laid back atmosphere!“

““The cracklin chicken thigh was the best chicken I ever ate in my life. It was so juicy. I loved the meat. I didn’t love the skin. This is a 5 star review.” Axel Allison, age 9“

“Um. That taco was in the best flour tortilla I’ve ever had. I’d only had pizza here before now. I want a stack of tortillas. And I almost went healthier and got a corn tortilla … but maybe they’re really good, too!“

“Such a fantastic spot for so many reasons!!!

The food is great and more reasonably priced than a lot of similar places and not just that the customer service is fantastic.

(If you are (reading this) the employee who was kind as could be when my drunk friend spewed everywhere thank you so much and sorry again!!!)“

“Had a great time. Everything was fine. Very nice Ambience. Very nice spot to eat and drink and very good live music 🎵🎵🎶“

“Doc's Tavern is amazing! Great drinks, great food, and great customer service!
The bands that come through are worth seeing as most are nationally touring artist. Just what the upstate needs.
A true Rock N Roll Honky Tonk.

Kid-friendliness: Ages 21 and up at all times!
Have your valid ID ready to be scanned.

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible parking and easy entry.“

“Amazing! Hands down one of the best kept secrets in Greenville! Food is phenomenal and quality, service and attention to detail are outstanding!“

“Love coming here after a long day at work to enjoy amazing drinks and food being served up by awesome servers that cater to you while you play bingo or just enjoying live music on the patio!!! Definitely me and hubby favorite spot always have a great time“

“The best Colombian food!! Wish you all would come to the Gastonia NC or Charlotte NC area!! We need yall closer.“

“Service was excellent, food was yummy and atmosphere was wonderful!“

“Can’t say enough good things about the yard house. We ate here yesterday 12/5/24 around 1145am and the food was delicious. We had a server that was attentive to our needs. We ordered the four cheese spinach dip for an appetizer and I had ordered the Korean ribeye for my meal. It was really good, especially the fires that come with it. I will definitely be back to enjoy some more yard house“

“Best lil watering hole in the upstate!! A locals hidden secret that everybody knows about. Great staff, great service, clean and family friendly. PRIVATE place so be prepared for your eager 24 hr wait, but the wait is worth it!!! Come have your first drink on Pal!!! You'll love it!!!“

“C-ray was great!! Very professional!!“