Your votes are in. Congratulations to all of the GVLtoday’s Best nominees. We’re excited to announce our roundup of local winners who truly shine and make Greenville a better place to live. From high level dining experiences and accommodations to places to hang with your friends — here are your top choices in each of our categories.
🍸 Adult Crowd (21+)
Amazing drinks, delicious food options, a vibrant social atmosphere –– all of these make for a great place for locals to have a good time.
- First place: The Community Tap
- Runners Up: The Southern Growl + Swordfish Cocktail Club
🧸 Kid-Friendly Activities/Venues
Greenville is a fun hub for the littles in your family to explore, engage, and make childhood memories.
- First place: Unity Park
- Runners Up: The Children’s Museum of the Upstate + Roper Mountain Science Center
🎉 Venues for Family
Ditch staying at home for something new. Across Greenville, there are plenty of fantastic activities to take your whole family for a fun outing with light bites and nature walks.
- First place: The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
- Runners Up: Roper Mountain Science Center + Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery
🐾 Pet-Friendly Places
Did some-pawdy say bon-a-pet-treat? Greenville has purr-fect hot spots for you to bring your BFFs –– best furry friends –– to stroll around + enjoy.
- First place: Gather GVL
- Runners Up: Sidewall Pizza Company + Greenville Humane Society
🥞 Brunch
When you’re ready for the avocado toast and mimosas, Greenville’s variety of brunch spots are ever-growing with delicious cuisine options + morning libations.
- First place: Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery
- Runners Up: Tandem Creperie and Coffeehouse + Fork and Plough
🍽️ Outdoor Dining
Between handcrafted charcuterie boards on patios and daiquiris at a rooftop bar, our illustrious town adds a charming twist to going out to eat.
- First place: Gather GVL
- Runners Up: The Commons + Limoncello
🎵 Music/Event Venues
Supporting local music has never been easier with Greenville’s music halls and event spaces.
- First place: Peace Center Concert Hall
- Runners Up: Bon Secours Wellness Arena + Heritage Park Amphitheater
🍻 Brewery/Distillery
Ale you need is love? More like a fresh pint. GVL is home to some of the most creative distilleries and historic breweries in the area.
- First place: Yee-Haw Brewing Company
- Runners Up: Fireforge Crafted Beer + Southernside Brewing Co.
☕ Coffee Shop
Full steam ahead: The coffee shops in Greenville are not your average joes.
- First place: Methodical Coffee
- Runners Up: Coffee Underground + Chestnut Coffee House + Market
⛳ Golf Course
You spilled the tee to us and let us know there’s quite a few incredible courses to check out locally for an afternoon of golf.
- First place: 3’s Greenville - Golf and Grubhouse
- Runners Up: Furman University Golf Club + Greenville Country Club Chanticleer Course
🏠 Apartment Complex
From amenities like pools and tennis courts to varying floor plans, where you live is so important.
- First place: Abberly Market Point Apartment Homes
- Runners Up: Homestead At Hartness + The Lofts at Woodside Mill Apartments
🏋️ Fitness Center/Gym
Beyond the yoga classes and CrossFit gyms, fitness is all about the community you find, paired with your favorite workout styles.
- First place: Caine Halter Family YMCA
- Runners Up: Eastside Family YMCA + Soul Yoga
🍲 Restaurant
Greenville knows how to eat. From handcrafted pasta to Middle Eastern cuisine, the restaurant scene exudes diversity, high quality, and memorable ambiance.
- First place: Jianna
- Runners Up: Kitchen Sync + Pita House
📍 Staycation Location
Time to relax and recharge? Greenville’s list of fun accommodations are worth booking for your next local vacation.
- First place: Grand Bohemian Lodge
- Runners Up: Hotel Hartness + The Westin Poinsett
🖥️ Home Service Provider
Whether it be plumbing, tree care, HVAC, car repair –– you name it –– GVL has some of the best and most reliable service providers.
- First place: Restored by Laura
- Runners Up: Senior Helpers + Greer Flooring Center
💅 Salon/Spa/Wellness
Putting the ahhh in spa day, Greenville’s most relaxing spots include salons, spas, and wellness centers that give you access to some of the best quality experiences.
- First place: Spa At West End
- Runners Up: Maven Hair Co + Browning Studio
🏠 Real Estate Agent/Group
It’s all about location, location, location –– in the Park City. Your local realty groups are ready to connect you to your dream home, and you let us know who’s the best at matching you to the perfect property.
- First place: Keller Williams Realty Greenville Upstate
- Runners Up: Coldwell Banker Caine + Joan Herlong & Associates
🧒 Childcare
While raising your family in and around GVL, you can’t do it without the help of your amazing local childcare providers.
- First place: Meyer Center-Special Children
- Runners Up: First Presbyterian Academy- Shannon Forest Campus + Weekday School of Westminster Presbyterian Church
🛣️ Road Trip Destination
Whether you’re looking for a picture-worthy spot or your next adventurous experience, Greenville’s road trip destinations create vibrant memories for your local vacay.
- First place: Charleston, SC
- Runners Up: Lake Keowee + Brevard, NC
🧑💼 Coworking Location
It’s always fun when you get to work with other professionals in a coworking space, and Greenville has the best spots for you to knock out your projects.
- First place: Endeavor
- Runners Up: Judson Mill Social Innovation Center + Venture X Greenville - Plush Mills
♻️ Community Impact Brand
Lending a helping hand to others and providing things like nourishing meals for impoverished families is a great way to give back to your community. There are amazing organizations throughout GVL that provide you with these opportunities.
- First place: Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery
- Runners Up: Jasmine Kitchen + Meals on Wheels of Greenville
