3 Best Nightlife in The Midlands and Upstate, South Carolina

Hunter-Gatherer Brewery and Alehouse

USC Campus Fodor's choice

This venerable local beer hall opened in 1995 as the city's first microbrewery and serves an excellent selection of beer and a menu of elevated pub fare and pizza. It also hosts occasional live bands. There's a second, larger location 3 miles south of town in a restored airplane hangar.

The Grand on Main

Main Street Area Fodor's choice
This palace of fun combines a bowling alley, a restaurant, a taproom, an outdoor patio, and a game area into one establishment. Eat an upscale Southern entrée like shrimp and grits or espresso-rubbed rib eye before rolling for a turkey.

Art Bar

Vista

In the hopping Vista neighborhood, this funky spot has neon-painted walls, colorful string lights, and a lively crowd, making it the perfect setting for karaoke and dancing to live bands.

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