Cocktail barLive music venue and bar$$$west-endThu-Sun 17:00-24:00; closed Mon-Wed
Smiley's On the Roxx took over the old Smiley's Acoustic Cafe space in 2024: live music Thu through Sun, jam nights, a small West End music room.
Signature drink: Local craft beer on tap
Food: Bar food
Cocktail barBottle shop and taproom$$$downtownMon-Thu 11:00-21:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00
Greenville Beer Exchange runs a 20-tap pour bar plus retail bottle shop on South Laurens, organised by style, regional craft strong, three meads available.
Signature drink: 20 rotating beers on tap, retail bottle wall
Food: Limited bar snacks
Cocktail barSpeakeasy cocktail lounge$$$west-endDaily 17:00 to close
Vault and Vator is downtown Greenville's first speakeasy: cocktails inspired by the Golden Age of mixology, an unmarked entrance, hand-shaken every order.
Signature drink: Pre-Prohibition cocktail menu
Food: Bar snacks
Cocktail barModern speakeasy$$$downtownWed-Sat 17:00-24:00; closed Sun-Tue
The Press Room runs a modern speakeasy on East Broad attached to the AC Hotel: hand-crafted cocktails, low lighting, intimate room. Book parties over four.
Signature drink: Hand-crafted cocktails
Food: Bar bites
Cocktail barCocktail and tapas bar$$$village-of-west-greenvilleWed-Thu 17:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00; Sun brunch 11:00-15:00; closed Mon-Tue
The Rabbit Hole runs a cocktail-and-tapas bar in the Village: Alice in Wonderland-themed cocktails, tapas, library hours, Sunday brunch. Evocative room.
Signature drink: Alice in Wonderland-themed cocktails
Food: Tapas and small plates