TJ's favorites
Food scene
Taqueria Mixtepec
2907 North Pleasantburg DriveBest tacos in town. Authentic Oaxacan.
The West End Deli & Catering Inc
545 Spring StCoastal Crust
1254 Pendleton StTry the Fig & Prosciutto pizza!
You can walk in 2 minutes, and they always have 30+ beers on tap. Cool vibe. Often have live music on the weekends.
11 locals recommend
Growler Haus Village of West Greenville
12 Lois AveYou can walk in 2 minutes, and they always have 30+ beers on tap. Cool vibe. Often have live music on the weekends.
This is an outdoor food court type spot. Multiple restaurants of all types. You can eat and drink, sometimes catch live music, and be chill. Family friendly.
91 locals recommend
Gather GVL
126 Augusta StThis is an outdoor food court type spot. Multiple restaurants of all types. You can eat and drink, sometimes catch live music, and be chill. Family friendly.
Several good sushi restaurants in town, but this is my favorite for the mix of great food and atmosphere.
28 locals recommend
Tsunami restaurant
106 E North StSeveral good sushi restaurants in town, but this is my favorite for the mix of great food and atmosphere.
Mike & Jeff's BBQ Catering
2401 Old Buncombe RdHole in the wall, and a must-try.
Soby's
207 S Main StThe BEST Sunday brunch, and definitely a place to eat in Greenville.
Cool spot to hang out, with tons of other businesses to hop to in the quad. White Duck taco if you're hungry.
52 locals recommend
Birds Fly South Ale Project
1320 Hampton AveCool spot to hang out, with tons of other businesses to hop to in the quad. White Duck taco if you're hungry.
Sun Belly Cafe & Catering
1409 West Blue Ridge DriveGreat vegan restaurant
Anchorage
125 Broadus AveAward winning. Fantastic cocktails.
Coffee
The Village Grind
1258 Pendleton StGreat local Colombian coffee shop. Hon here if you want a great latte, smoothie, and cool place to work or study.
10 locals recommend
Unlocked Coffee Roasters
556 Perry AveGreat local Colombian coffee shop. Hon here if you want a great latte, smoothie, and cool place to work or study.
Bookstore and cafe, and my favorite place to study. Full of local flair-check it out and let me know if you like it!
19 locals recommend
M.Judson Booksellers & Chocolate Moose Bakery
130 S Main StBookstore and cafe, and my favorite place to study. Full of local flair-check it out and let me know if you like it!
Coffee Underground
1 E Coffee StOne of the longest standing spots downtown.
Active
GREAT trail for walking, running, or biking. Pretty flat, straight, safe (separated from traffic except for the crosses). Places to stop and eat/drink along the way.
I love taking the trail all the way to Travelers Rest and either having breakfast/lunch at Tandem, and/or a beer at Swamp Rabbit brewery.
34 locals recommend
Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail
Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit TrailGREAT trail for walking, running, or biking. Pretty flat, straight, safe (separated from traffic except for the crosses). Places to stop and eat/drink along the way.
I love taking the trail all the way to Travelers Rest and either having breakfast/lunch at Tandem, and/or a beer at Swamp Rabbit brewery.
Indigo Flow & Art
1270 Pendleton StGreat yoga studio, and a short walk from my house.
Southern Om West End
1116 S Main StOur new Unity Park is amazing! Tons of green space, shade to relax and eat, and a dedicated (amazing) kids area. You have to check it out while you're in town!
25 locals recommend
Unity Park
320 South Hudson StreetOur new Unity Park is amazing! Tons of green space, shade to relax and eat, and a dedicated (amazing) kids area. You have to check it out while you're in town!
Nightlife
Red@28th Greenville
1237 Pendleton StA stones throw from the house, and a super chill vibe.
New, hip, bougie but really cool. Definitely hit this spot if you can. Check the dress code too.
27 locals recommend
Juniper - Greenville
315 South Main StreetNew, hip, bougie but really cool. Definitely hit this spot if you can. Check the dress code too.
Walkable. Great craft cocktails. I lean towards anything they make with Mezcal.
15 locals recommend
Bar Mars
1269 Pendleton StWalkable. Great craft cocktails. I lean towards anything they make with Mezcal.
This place is good for food, but on weekend nights it's a PACKED club. DJ usually places a good mix of reggaeton, salsa, and bachata.
Abanico Tapas Bar and Restaurant
21 E Washington StThis place is good for food, but on weekend nights it's a PACKED club. DJ usually places a good mix of reggaeton, salsa, and bachata.
We regularly get top notch comics. Check their site. Very intimate and fun.
7 locals recommend
The Comedy Zone Greenville
221 N Main StWe regularly get top notch comics. Check their site. Very intimate and fun.
Pretty good views of downtown from this rooftop bar, but be warned, the drinks are a little pricey.
108 locals recommend
UP on the Roof
250 RiverplacePretty good views of downtown from this rooftop bar, but be warned, the drinks are a little pricey.
Disclaimer: I'm not a country music fan, but this is a must-visit if you are. OR, if you just want a popular bar that's very Greenville, very busy, and with a large dance floor and live band-check it out.
6 locals recommend
The Blind Horse Saloon
1035 Lowndes Hill RdDisclaimer: I'm not a country music fan, but this is a must-visit if you are. OR, if you just want a popular bar that's very Greenville, very busy, and with a large dance floor and live band-check it out.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Festivals and free events downtown
Always check https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/events/ for what's going on downtown, because we have too many festivals to list.
Don't miss
Saturday Farmer's Market!
Every Saturday from 8am-noon. Check it out!
https://www.saturdaymarketlive.com/
Getting around
Parking
The 2 hour parking spots in the city aren’t checked on the weekends.