The Eating Man

                    Setting the Bar on Bars

Though not a lover of the spirits, I do love a good bar. Why not? A seat at the bar is a happy place. Always friendly. Always fun. Easy to meet new people. It's like hanging out in your own place, "where everyone knows your name." Usually great TVs full of sports. And, 9 out 10 times, no wait for a spot to eat. I find the service for food to be better than at a table. Faster and more attentive. So, what about the Greenville bar scene? I must admit, I have not sat at every bar in Greenville, but I have probably seen 95% of all of them. And, I have 'studied' them. Here are my top five:

1) Rick Erwin's Steak House - Downtown with a big town feel. Dark lighting. Dark wood. A professional barkeep dressed accordingly. Frank Sinatra crooning away. It is the closest thing we have to being in a long-standing NYC bar. A great, great experience 

2) Addy's - Downtown. A throw back. Remember the bar in It's a Wonderful Life? Not when George goes back with Clarence... Nicks. The one before that... Martinis. The really good one. That's Addy's. It's a classic. A must sit experience

3) Up on the Roof - Downtown. Overlooking the Greenville skyline on the roof of the Embassy Suites. A great atmosphere and a fantastic view

4) Zorbas(the original) - Rustic. No, old. Same everything since it opened in the 70's. Maybe 60's. Maybe 50's. So, so classic. Beyond retro. A one of a kind experience. Go before you can't. Don't miss it

5) Local Cue - The new hottest spot in town. Fun. Fun. Fun. Millennials galore. And, they card everyone. Even, 80 year olds on a walker. How great is that?

There are many great bars in Greenville - other high-end greats are Natucket and Hall's. More informal, fun bars are Biminis, Shuckin' Shack,  Bar Louie and BGs 

Notice I have not even talked about the drinks. No need. They all pour a good drink... or so I'm told. Drink up!

TEM