50 Best Bars in Greenville

“We had the perfect date night at Sum Bar. Sawyer, our waiter, was fun and answered all of our questions. We ended up ordering half the menu, including an out of this world short rib special. I got the cocktail with the green bean syrup. It was worth trying something so unique. The hotteok (pancake) was absolutely delicious. We will be back many times over!“

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

“An Unforgettable Staycation at Hotel Hartness I recently treated myself to a staycation at Hotel Hartness in Greenville, SC, and it was nothing short of amazing from start to finish. I live in Columbia, so this was a quick getaway—but it felt like a world-class vacation. From the moment I arrived, the service was exceptional. Tyesha made check-in seamless and welcoming, Dwayne and Front Office Manager Marie ensured every detail was perfect, and Kadir provided a warm and efficient check-out and even provided an umbrella due to the rain as I was leaving. Each interaction was genuinely kind and professional. The on-site restaurant served absolutely delicious meals, and the spa experience was pure bliss—so relaxing and beautifully maintained. Every aspect of the hotel felt luxurious yet inviting. If you’re looking for a nearby escape with five-star service, I can’t recommend Hotel Hartness enough. 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!“

“Hall’s Chophouse has put itself as my #1 dinning experience so far. We reserved a stop for our wedding anniversary and couldn’t not have asked for a better dinner. The food was absolutely phenomenal. The steak was to perfection. Taylor and staff were the absolute best. Thank you for a wonderful anniversary dinner.“

“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!“

“Awesome Vibe and Great Food! Service was amazing too! If you haven't been here you are missing out! Try this joint today 🍔🙂🥳!“

“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.“

“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!“

“really love this place but have been sitting here since we arrived and getting ignored for 10+ minutes at this point. Not crowded“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Cool place! Cheap beer! Pool!“

“Outstanding bar, great selection, knowledgeable staff!“

“Fun times, friendly staff, great pours!“

“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 💛“

“Welcoming atmosphere!! The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food is great. It is a great place to hangout with friends and family. It was my first visit and I will definitely go back again.“

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

“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!“

“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 !“

“My GF loved the lemondrop martini. I had a stella draft, which was good. Prices are appropriate for a hotel bar with amazing views and good service. Someone's charcuterie board looked delicious. Service was fast because the manager was working with his staff. Very friendly service. Really enjoyed, I hope one day I'll be rich enough to charge my drinks to my room 😁!“

“Impressive selection of cocktails, bourbon and whiskey. Nice decor and great location. Clearly ups the ante for Greenville cocktail scene!“

“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“

“My wife and I dined at City Tavern about a month ago while visiting Greenville to attend a women’s college volleyball game our daughter was playing in. We stopped in for lunch.

My wife originally ordered the fried mushrooms, but a few minutes later, our server informed us that, unfortunately, they were out of them. She selected a replacement dish instead. About 15 minutes later, the server returned and told us that their chef, a genuinely kind and thoughtful person, felt it was unacceptable to be out of something as simple as mushrooms. So, he actually went down the road to Publix, bought fresh mushrooms, and personally prepared the dish for her.

They brought the mushrooms to our table, freshly made and on the house, since she had already received the alternate dish. We were blown away by this level of care and service.

What made this gesture even more meaningful was that my wife had just completed cancer treatment a few weeks earlier. Her taste buds were still recovering, and fried mushrooms were one of the few foods she could actually taste and enjoy. Their kindness meant a great deal to us.

I ordered a salad topped with salmon, and it was equally excellent... fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared.

We highly recommend City Tavern, and we’ll definitely return the next time we’re in the Greenville, SC area.“

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

“Do yourself a favor and check this locally owned bar and grill out! Great place to hang out with a relaxed atmosphere and great vibe for everyone! The live bands on the weekends are always a fun time where the dance floor stays full! It’s also a great place to catch the games on Saturday afternoons and all day Sunday! The food and drinks are amazing with great pricing! If you haven’t been here you are missing out!“

“Lives up to its name as the friendliest bar in the Upstate. People of all walks of life come to this little dive bar and everybody is nice and having fun! Best karaoke in the Greenville area on Friday and Sunday! Cheap drinks. It is a smoking bar but they do have an outdoor patio to chill at.“

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

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

“I went for karaoke on a whim and ended up having the best time with some cool people and the great staff! 5 ✨⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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“

“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 🎵🎵🎶“

“This place definitely is a vibe if u want to chill on the weekends 😌 love this place an love making new peeps 💕 love the staff people there always kind an sweet & boss is amazing 👏 I will always be here on weekends !!! ❤️“

“The food was wonderful. Presentation was great. Staff very nice.“

““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“

“I may be biased, but this is my favorite place to go ever. I love every bartender, every cook, and Brian who can do it all! Staff is friendly, helpful, and I’ve made some amazing memories and friends! I even bought some really cool darts from their dart storage thingy!“

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

“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“

“We had a wonderful experience here! We just happened to stop in and get a drink and had the best coffee rubbed steak appetizer! -Let me recommend the espresso martini on tap!!!! They have figured it out. It was perfect. it was so good we left and then came back for dinner! We had of course, the espresso martini and the chicken fried chicken. Best we have had and we are from Tennessee! Great job! Great staff and great atmosphere!“

“The burger and toss I had was legitimately one of the best in the upstate. I ordered the double, regretted it lol. Only needed the single. The tots were crispy and flavorful. Keep in mind, it’s a private club and smoking is allowed. If you’re OK with that, stop in and have a bite.“

“Excelente servicio 10/10 La comida muy rica, la atención es excelente y el ambiente del restaurante es agradable Volveremos siempre“

“The Acropolis restaurant never disappoints. Our group of five ladies was celebrating a birthday. They put us in a secluded side room just for us. Portion sizes were large and most people left with take home boxes. My plate had delicious hummus, and well seasoned chicken along with a small salad. The pita bread was very good. We had a great time here and service was excellent. Highly recommend.“

“We loved the place. We have to the one in Colorado. The only thing I would have to say is the the portion of food that we got for the price was not good. Food taste was ok. The service was spot on! Friendly place nice people, staff was awesome! We will still go back again. I would just try a different entrée. Stay tuned.....“

“Great experience and great server John!!! Thanks for the great night“