20+ businesses open Christmas Eve + Day

Here’s what’s open on Christmas Eve + Christmas Day in Greenville, SC

Downtowbn Greenville, SC during the holiday season, with a Christmas tree.

Fest among downtown’s festive decor. | Photo by @james_simpson_photography

Whether you’re wanting to show off your city to out-of-town guests or don’t feel like dirtying up the kitchen on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, many of Greenville’s restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops have you covered.

Here is a list of 27 local spots that will be open on Saturday, Dec. 24 or Sunday, Dec. 25. Most of these spots will either seat on a first-come, first-served basis or recommend reservations — so plan accordingly.

Downtown

Paloma, 315 S. Main St. | Saturday, 12-6 p.m. + Sunday, 4-9 p.m. | Swing into the holiday weekend on a swing with a cocktail in hand.

Group Therapy Pub and Playground, 320 Falls St., Ste. G | Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Stir up some friendly competition with a game of mini golf or curling.

UP on the Roof, 250 River Place, #800 | Saturday + Sunday, 11 a.m.-last call | Get your out-of-town guests in the festive spirit among UP’s Elf’d UP pop-up bar decor.

Beyond Main Street

Gather GVL, 126 Augusta St. | Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Take your guests on a mini food and drink tour through Gather’s vendors.

Asia Pacific Greenville Restaurant and Supermarket, 420 N. Pleasantburg Dr. | Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. + Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Takeout scallion pancakes and dumplings for an Asian feast at home.

Six & Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B103 | Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Book a distillery tour to give your guests a taste of Greenville.

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Thursday, Dec. 22

Christmas at The Creek | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 4-9 p.m. | Thomas Creek Brewery, 2054 Piedmont Hwy., Greenville | Free | Drop in with your friends, family, and pets for festivities like pictures with Santa, craft beers, Mexibilly food truck snacks, and more.
Pop-Up Cheese Shop | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 5-8 p.m. | The Community Tap North Main, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | Free | Shop curated cheeses + sip on Community Tap beer, wine, and more.
Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 10 a.m. | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville | $0-$12 | Take a guided tour of the current exhibits to learn more about topics including history, art, natural history, and pop culture and their relation to the Upstate.

Friday, Dec. 23

Valentine Wolfe and the Ghosts of Christmas Past | Friday, Dec. 23 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Greenville Beer Exchange, 7 S. Laurens St., Ste. A, Greenville | Free | Join musician Valentine Wolfe for a night of live music and holiday cheer — all ages are welcome.
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Atlanta Gladiators | Friday, Dec. 23 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $22-$50 | Watch the Swamp Rabbits take on the Atlanta Gladiators.
Emo Night-mare Before Christmas | Friday, Dec. 23 | 8-11:55 p.m. | Radio Room Greenville, 110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | $10 | Ring in the holiday with 2000’s emo and pop-punk music.

Saturday, Dec. 24

Christmas Eve Blowout Party | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Dr., Unit D, Greenville | Free | Enjoy happy hour + drink specials, family activities, and holiday decor.
Greenville Christmas Eve Run | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 6:30 a.m. | Mellow Mushroom, 1 Augusta St., Greenville | Free | Run a ~3 mile route through downtown Greenville + enjoy breakfast after at Eggs Up Grill — bring a box or two of instant grits to donate to HOPE Missions homeless shelter.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Weather

47º | Cloudy | 20% chance of rain

Open

Table to Table Food Tours, a new walking food tour business, is now open in downtown Greenville. Patrons can choose from seven year-round tours (think: Happy Hour Tour), each of which visit three restaurants and include stories and history facts about Greenville. Book a tour. 🍔

Coming Soon

The Creperia is opening in Greer (in Hudson Corners at 2434 Hudson Rd.) next spring. The restaurant will serve a variety of crepes + coffee drinks. Follow @thecreperiaofficial on Instagram for updates. ☕

Featured

Eateries of the Upstate were featured in Eater Carolina’s article, “2022’s Top Restaurant Standbys for the Carolinas and Savannah.” Eater insiders laud Rise Bakery’s cardamom bun, Society’s Philly cheese egg rolls, Lewis Barbecue’s brisket, and Spartanburg’s Downtown Deli & Doughnuts gluten free cake.
Speaking of Eater Carolinas, multiple Greenville restaurants were also mentioned in it’s article, “Insiders From the Carolinas Name the Best New Restaurants for 2022.” Scoundrel and Between The Trees were represented downtown while Overbrook’s Mr. Crisp, Harry’s Hoagies, Fork and Plough, and Perch were lauded.

Civic

The City of Greenville city offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26. Monday trash pickup will resume Tuesday, Dec. 27 and run one day later than scheduled the rest of the week.

Legacy

Two Chefs Café & Market co-owner Judy Balsizer has died after battling congenital heart disease. Judy and her husband, Bill opened Two Chefs Deli downtown in 1996 before relocating to its North Main location (644 N. Main St., Ste. 107) and opening its Eastside location (8590 Pelham Rd.). (WYFF 4)

Shop

Looking for something sweet to gift this holiday? Lowes Foods’ Sugar and Spice box is packed with everything nice. Pro-tip: Order five boxes or more to get free grocery pickup and delivery for a year.* 🍭

Featured Deal

Point-Of-Sale Strategies is offering a free 30-minute consultation. Retail consultant Amanda Dinan of Point-Of-Sale Strategies can outline a variety of affordable packages for local retailers + brands and help them map out strategies for a successful 2023. Snag the deal now through Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.*

Listen

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And the Poinsettia Postcard winners are...

The City Of Greenville’s Window Wonderland and Poinsettia Postcards now on display

Meet the Poinsettia Postcards winners | Photos via @gvilleevents

Out of 25 submissions, four claimed victory in the City of Greenville Events & Cultural Arts Poinsettia Postcards exhibition.

The awards, announced Tuesday, Dec. 20, were given in two categories: Judges’ and People’s Choice. The judging panel chose its winners based on design, theme, creativity, and use of 3D materials.

🥇 First Place: “The Nutcracker” by International Ballet
🥈 Second Place: “Happy Holidays from Greenville County Schools” by Greenville County Schools
🥉 Third Place: “Happy Holidays” by Aldo Muzzarelli on behalf of Artisphere Festival
🏅 People’s Choice Award: “Poinsett Bridge” by Eastside High School Art Club and NAHS

Didn’t get to see the postcards before the winners were announced? Don’t worry. They’ll be on display until Thursday, Jan. 5.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kyle

Editor’s pick: Looking to give back this Christmas? Support Comal 864’s second annual Christmas Day Community Lunch on Sunday, Dec. 25 from 1-3 p.m. Donate food items (think: sides and turkey) and coats to 1112 Woodside Ave. starting this Friday, Dec. 23 or volunteer at the lunch by stopping in anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Prisma answered your questions about urinary incontinence and we shared this weekend’s winter forecast.

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