Hard to find but worth it. I hate to call it a dive bar, but this is what most people probably think once they walk in. While in the basement of a building, it was cool, eclectic and our pretzel pimento cheese bites were awesome! Check out the seasonal decorations and dollar bills all the ceiling. I neglected to get the bartender's name but she was great! read more

Hemingway's Bistro - Appetizers Menu - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

This is a great dive bar facing the river and is on Bay Street. It has outside seating that's a bonus in nice weather. The prices are right and the service is quick and friendly. We struck up a conversation with another patron. Because the inside is cozy, it's easy to meet people. We did not have any food. read more

Hemingway's Bistro - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

Always nice and icy cold here which is what you need during the summer in Beaufort! Great craft and domestic beer priced just right. We tried some snacks this visit: pimento cheese pretzels which came with spicy mustard, bruschetta, and the muffuletta. Everything was tasty and went great with cold beer. The star of this visit was the Bloody Mary which you can order any way you want. They have games available to play. read more

Hemingway's Bistro - Bloody Mary any way you want it! - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

Stopped by to get a few drinks, and this place is not the best ambiance wise, but if you're there for drinks - this is the place. The inside smelled of mildew, so be mindful if you have allergies. The bathrooms is also positioned weirdly, so those that have e physical accommodation needs might want to keep this in mind . Great service though read more

Hemingway's Bistro - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

Tucked away title dive bar that was fun. Food and service were good. Would go back again

You must check Hemingway's out! It tucked in under ground. The food selection is small but everything I have ordered was delicious All the bartenders are quick with service Pet friendly read more

Hemingway's Bistro - Bloody Mary - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

This place reminds me a lot of No Name Pub in the Florida keys where we just moved from. It's a super secret hidden dive bar/bistro. It's dark, it's small, the roofs are low, and it's in a basement on the waterfront. Totally captures the dive bar vibe. The service was fantastic. You need to order at the bar and take a number to your table. Be patient if they are busy, they are doing their best. Wife got the grilled chicken Cesar wrap and I got a club sandwich. Both were wonderful. The grilled chicken was warm and full of flavor in every bite. The club was made to order and perfect. Their drinks are top notch too. We will be back. :) if you are wondering around Bay Street and all the restaurants are full, try and find this hidden gem. You will not be disappointed! read more

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Best Dive Bar!! There is an art to creating the whole Dive Bar experience. Enter here from the alley to the back basement, low ceiling with small cozy inside and spacious outside options. Dollars tacked to the ceiling beams, hand-lettered signs tacked up randomly and best of all a Great Bartender with an attitude. I had driven into town late on a Monday and was fortunate to find Hemingways and some very good whisky -- Maker's Mark hit the spot along with a bag of chips -- I'm easy. Bartender Zoe was straight up about some of the signs (see my photos), helpful about parking for the next 2 days, and can chat effortlessly with all of us. The dollars tacked everywhere were reminiscent of KeyWest and Memphis dive bars and the late hours fill a void. I look forward to returning. read more

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While in Beaufort walking the very nice waterfront, we found Hemingway's for a few drinks on two successive nights. It's a rustic bar, good beer selection and nicely made cocktails. Service was top notch. If we lived locally, easy to make this a regular stop. read more

OK something just doesn't fit. In an area of snazzy eateries, we found this cozy, basement bar. We wandered over and headed into this dark, funky bar that felt like a haunted basement. Kind of smelled that way too. The small space was filled with tons of character and dark kitch. Think Hansel & Gretle and the witch's cottage. We ordered drinks from the no nonsense bartender and sat outside. The lower level type location allows the patio to face a small parking lot and half wall. We joined a couple at the couch area and enjoyed our perfectly crafted cocktails . They were so much fun to chat with. They packed up and moved to the area from Rhode Island and love it. They are now regulars at Hemingway's. We only had cocktails but I did see people eating. It looked a delicious casual pub food. We were also told they sometimes have live music in the small parking lot. Who knows, I might check it out again the next time I'm in town. read more

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Love this bar--local hang out, decent beer selection, great liquor selection. I love the theme and old look of bar. Music on some days. We haven't tried the food yet just hang out. read more

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Cool little dive bar located at the waterfront. Staff is welcoming and friendly. We heard about the amazing Bloody Mary's they serve and stopped by to try. Unfortunately, we were highly disappointed. It was blahhh, lacking in quality and flavor and the olives/pepperoni taste old and stale. read more

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Small little dive bar, NOT a bistro, but cool nonetheless! Had a couple drinks and ordered food and it took almost an hour for a couple sandwiches, so be prepared to be there for a bit and when you're not in a rush. read more

Awesome Location, Friendly Staff, Affordable drinks, great vibe & good times. A hidden gem in Beaufort, SC

We love this bar... it's unique, it's old and definitely has a lot of character & personality!! We love the live music on Saturday & Sunday afternoons -we bring our Dog, she loves it as much as we do!! We have met lots of friends here, we love the food, the cook, the owner, the way it feels! Reasonable prices for the food and drinks! This is an example of exactly why we moved here! read more

Best local bar with an amazing view of the water. Super cool atmosphere and amazing staff. Food is good and drinks great. Food is made fresh so it isn't fast food. The Ruben, hot dog, salad, and Cuban are all good. Love listening to the live music of local artists!! read more

Seems like it could be a cool local place but wow, the bartender did not want us there. We seek out local dive bars, we are regulars at our own local dive bar, and we are happy to see new faces when we are there. We even talk to them. We found friendlier faces down the lane at old Bull tavern. read more

Came here on the hunt for she crab soup. Read a number of reviews that they had a good one. Stopped in at lunch time and the place was a ghost town - just a waitress and a cook in the back. They did indeed have she crab on the menu and it was super expensive - $13 I think. We got a bowl and thought it was just ok - not great, but not bad. Am still on the hunt. read more

Without a doubt the coolest spot on Bay St. CT was cool and one of the owners was there and was very cool too. If you want to have a cold beer or a good mixed drink and cool conversation with the locals this is the place. I can't wait to come back now. read more

So if you are traveling by way of boat like us and end up in Beaufort, SC near Bay Street, make sure to stop in at this little hidden gem. The food was great, decor is a bohemian vibe, and the drinks were cold and served with a smile. This place is dog friendly as well and has a nice patio area to sit. We were able to enjoy some local music later that night as well. This will be a definite place to visit on our next stop in Beaufort! read more

Hemingway's Bistro - Muffuletta - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

Went at 12 noonish. Ordered drinks and 2 sandwiches. Waited 45 min for food and they weren't busy at all. They were decent sandwiches but Wouldn't return as they are not respectful of your time read more

On a Tuesday not crowded but is no indication of the food quality. We ordered everything from hotdogs to daily specials, party of five. Good service, good food, really cold beer and the ac was at the perfect setting on a 95 degree day. Very comfortable and not a " stuffy " place to relax. read more

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Crazy small bar worth checking out! Nice selection of beers in a unique setting. The service was awesome!

Took a Sunday drive up to Beaufort, SC from Savannah yesterday and happened upon this little gem on the waterfront. Felt like I was in Key West again. Had the most interesting (albeit not the spiciest or strongest) Bloody Mary that I've ever encountered. In addition to the usual garnishes, this one also came with pretzels, a chicken nugget (!), and a small donut (!). Definitely a place - and a drink - not to be missed if you're in the area. read more

Hemingway's Bistro - The most interesting Bloody Mary you'll ever encounter! - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

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The restaurant was amazing! Does not look like much from the outside but the food was amazing! Service was the best we've had so far, I had the pastrami reuben and my mom had the muffalada (not sure I spelled that correctly). Highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more

Hemingway's Bistro - Pastrami Reuben - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

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Came from CA to take my Mom from Sumter to Beaufort to get her some fresh She Crab Soup. All of us were HIGHLY impressed!! This soup and the crab tasted so fresh! It was very filling. If you're hungry get your own bowl but if you have a small tummy take a plus one and share your bowl. The views and seating options are very nice! I love having actual lumps of crab in it! Really love the intimacy of the place and the attitude of the bartender/server, Jared, was awesome! Nice guy! Thank you! read more

Hemingway's Bistro - Came from CA to take my Mom from Sumter to Beaufort to get her some fresh She Crab Soup. All of us were HIGHLY impressed!! - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

Menu is too limited and only very basic bar drinks can be made. Will not be a repeat visitor, just not for me, read more

Very uncomfortable setting for " African Americans " was told to " get out " of the establishment. For an unknown reason . I come here daily and tonight was the worst experience ever. I wouldn't recommend coming here on the nights that Khelani is bartending . I'm in complete disbelief that this happened when I'm a regular...... read more

Perfect dive bar next to Beaufort's waterfront park! Friendly bartenders and patrons. Had a delicious local beer (a lime sour) for $5 during happy hour. Will definitely be back! read more

Hemingway's Bistro - Bar area - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

We visited Hemingways via sailboat while transversing the ICW because of bad weather. Fell in love with the place immediately, met the nicest people and a bartender that was destined to become the owner the next time around. The place serves the best clientele in a really cool city. It's not all glamour and ritz, but it's was a water front dive bar should be. Full of character and charm, and if you're stuck in the city during a hurricane you might just be lucky enough to kayak up to the bar, because she will be open for business. read more

The most entertaining bartender of our visit. Great small inside bar. Do not miss this opportunity. We didn't and won't miss it next time we are in town. read more

Hemingway's Bistro - Good times - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

Wow, what a surprise for lunch. Great crab cake special. Big pieces of crab and delicious. Fun succotash side. Nice tap selection and great value. Original dive bar vibe with a great chef in back. Wonderful combination. read more

Hemingway's Bistro - Tap selection Sept 11, 2018 - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

I go to Hemmingways all the time because I love the atmosphere and the staff. The owner Kanani is just lovely and always willing to make sure we're all having a good time to the best of her ability. The food is always great. The drinks are always good and cold! Theres games, music, and lots of fun to be had. One of my favorite bars to visit in Beaufort regularly. read more

Great little hole-in-the-wall spot right downtown, fronting the water. Lots of fun, lots of character. Great crowd. Bloody Mary comes with a cheese stick, which kind of sums this place up. Check it out if you're in Beaufort and get a chance. read more

Hemingway's Bistro - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

So this is the quintessential hole in the wall, but it in a good way with plenty of sass and character. As soon as you walk in you can smell the history of this place, and feel the old vibes. It's not big, and the walls and ceilings are completely covered with stuff. It's fun to look around and read all the witty and funny signs. We parked ourselves at the bar as it was a chilly day and with the building not having the best insulation, this was the coziest place to hang. We had only been here for drinks, so were looking forward to sampling some of their small menu. Partner ordered the Reuben and I went with the French Dip. We have lived in the area for three years, and have tried a dozen or more beef sandwiches and none were worth repeating. Hemingway's knew how to give this sandwich respect. The meat wasn't hot, but it didn't matter as the au jus was, so with one dip it became a very warm and delicious bite. They weren't stingy with the meat, it was tender and medium rare. The bread so reminded me of the French loaves they use in New Orleans for all their po'boys. It had the perfect amount of crunch from the crust yet wasn't a tug fest with your teeth, and most importantly it didn't compete with the other ingredients nor did it collapse into a mess when wet. Partner's Reuben hit all the right notes as well, so both of our stomachs were happy. The side pickle tasted like the kind my uncle used to make from a very old family recipe. A solid deli style treat. This little place is known for being open until 2:00 am, which is a feat of great magnitude considering Beaufort is not known for its late night revelry. Kananni, our bartender/server, felt like an old friend. Down to earth, funny and personable. This place is special, and we look forward to coming back. read more

Hemingway's Bistro - Super good French dip - Bars Near Me - Beaufort, South Carolina

It's okay. Not great, just okay. Nice to sit outside. It may have been a bad day for the staff, but was not impressed.

Stopped in for a few cocktails while visiting Beaufort. Zoe the bartender was fantastic, very chill, down to earth and makes a killer bloody! read more

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We have lived in Beaufort for three years and had not yet visited Hemmingway's Bistro. The Beaufort Gazette published a story about how some idiot had purchased a loft in the building above them and now wants to shut them down because of the bar noise. We went into to town to sign their petition and to have lunch. Boy am I glad we did. It was Nat'l Margarita Day and they had a Muffuletta on the special of the day board! They treated us like we were old friends and the food and drinks were great! Note: If you want to eat from their menu, get there between 11 and 3, The kitchen closes sharply at 3 PM. read more

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Walked out after surly attitude by bartender. If you want to stay open, you need to be nicer to people who come in to eat.

Great place, especially if you don't walk out on your tab! Some of the best bartenders & drinks i've had.