Wheel and Fowl Cigar Bar Anderson

The place is really nice if you are into cigar smoke, cocktails, and leather furniture. I don't like the way they treat their musicians and staff, so I won't be back.

Atmosphere: 4

From the customer perspective, I had really high hopes for this place. The bartender was nice and made a great old fashioned. Loved the furniture and general vibe. As a band though, AVOID THIS PLACE! After talking with the manager I decided to book, they said they were trying to build a following as a music venue and I support that always in my hometown. Too small and too many hard surfaces for a full band, so I agreed to a solo show. Everything was great, I pumped up the show and paid for ads to promote to try to draw a crowd, even though the venue did nothing to promote we stayed in contact. Then the manager disappeared the week before the show, and two days before I was contacted by a random person saying they wanted to cancel. Apparently they didn't realize Clemson plays football on Saturdays in the fall, even though I mentioned it when booking and was assured it wasn't a problem. I was understanding though, they were new to music booking and everybody makes mistakes. I've been doing this for 20 years, I don't get worked up about stuff as long as they are trying. They said we would reschedule, and all I asked was my money back for the ads I ran. They agreed, and I let all of our disappointed fans know there was a miscommunication and we would reschedule, no worries. Then, they disappeared. Completely ghosted me. I tried for weeks to contact them. I made a comment on a public post and they deleted it, then deleted my review, then blocked me. I'm sure they will try the same with this one, or leave some defensive comment trying to redirect blame. After asking around it seems they have difficulty with staff turnover, not surprising if this is how they do business. We're out here trying to make a living too, and I don't miss shows so booking one place means I can't book another. I hate leaving negative reviews, but don't want other bands to get burned like I did. I had a nice night when I stopped in initially for a drink, but that was mostly thanks to the bartender and she's not there anymore. As a customer, knowing how they do business, I would think twice about stopping in too. With the way they treat their staff, and vendors, who knows what shortcuts they take with the customer to save a buck.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

Not sure how the person gave a 1 star review for atmosphere. I love coming to this place because of the relaxing atmosphere. Wonderful establishment.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Wow! Staff excellent, Atmosphere excellent. What a great place. I wish I lived here I'd be here once a week for sure!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Great place to get all your cigar needs. Super friendly staff.

Service: 5

Great beer and great smokes in a beautiful setting with a friendly bar tender. Highly recommend!!!!

Awesome relaxing environment great bartenders and you’re sure to see a familiar face when you come to the Wheel and Fowl. Live music awesome atmosphere and it’s nestled in the heart of Downtown Anderson which for me makes it a plus because I live here! Love and light to you! Give them a try… you won’t regret it!