13 places to eat and drink your way through Greenville, SC

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Friday vibes

The Community Tap

Address: 217 Wade Hampton Blvd.
The deal: Any Charlottean will feel right at home with the craft beer and eclectic wine collection. Pups are welcome inside and out.

Universal Joint

Address: 300 E. Stone Ave.
The deal: You know we love a good patio – Universal Joint has two. Hang out front or back and order the Universal Fries (shown) or the Sunset Dip and Salsa which comes with epic smoked tomatillo cheese dip… wow.

Sip

Address: 103 Main St., Suite 400
The deal: Want to enjoy a summer night in the middle of the downtown action? Start at Sip for one of their infused vodkas or a glass of sangria.

Saturday vibes

W XYZ at Aloft

Address: 5 N. Laurens St.
The deal: This new spot blends a to-be-expected trendy W atmosphere with a comfortable (if not huge) balcony space, perfect for people watching in buzzing downtown Greenville. See cover image. 

Sassafras Southern Bistro

Address: 103 N. Main St., Suite 107
The deal: You’re headed straight for the Low Country Favorites page of the menu with fried catfish, Charleston shrimp & grits or pecan crusted rainbow trout. This is not your cheapest option of the evening, but it definitely might be the tastiest.

The Trappe Door

Address: 23 W. Washington St.
The deal: Is this tavern basically a cave with good drinks? Yep. Is it exactly where you want to be, sipping a Belgian brew and enjoying a hearty meal, on a rainy Saturday? Oh, yeah.

Northampton Wines

Address: 211-A E. Broad St.
The deal: If you are day-tripping for date ‘night,’ this should be a stop on your itinerary. Try a wine tasting or plan a (kinda fancy) lunch.

The Lazy Goat

Address: 170 River Place
The deal: This restaurant is known for its fresh Mediterranean entrees, but when you’re trying to squeeze in lots of good eats, the intermezzo menu offers lighter fare from 2:30-5 p.m. It’s also the perfect way to enjoy The Lazy Goat’s outdoor patio overlooking Reedy River.

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Ink N Ivy

Address: 21 E. Coffee St.
The deal: In June, Greenville beat us to the Ink N Ivy punch, and they’re allowed to have happy hour (at a walk-up bar…). No wonder it’s already one of the hottest nightlife spots in downtown Greenville.

Sunday vibes

The Bohemian

Address: 2 W. Stone Ave.
The deal: Brunch, brunch and more brunch. On top of the standard menu, expect specials like this barbecue chicken biscuit with a sunny side up duck egg:

The Greenville Beer Exchange

Address: 7 S. Laurens St.
The deal: This hole-in-the-wall bottle shop is worth a stop any day of the week, but filling up your growlers on Sunday afternoon (12-6 p.m.) before the long week ahead sounds like a tasty chore to check off the to-do list.

NOSE DIVE

Address: 116 S. Main St.
The deal: If you’re sticking around downtown for Sunday brunch, head to NOSE DIVE for some serious savories, like the Nose Dive Mac ‘n Cheese with roasted chicken, two fried eggs, and house-made hot sauce.

And last but not least…

Tandem Creperie

Address: 2 S. Main St., Traveler’s Rest
The deal: This spot is actually in nearby Traveler’s Rest. But rent or bring bikes and plan to cycle the Swamp Rabbit Trail from Greenville, with these delights as your Sunday morning motivation:

House made lemon curd and local blueberries, this special won’t last long! 🌿💛🍋 #togetherisbest

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