Mellow Mushroom Clemson

Best selection of craft beer in Clemson. They have a lot of South Carolina/North Carolina/Georgia…read morebreweries on draft. Dive bar atmosphere but doesn't seem like the typical college bar. Bar staff provides exceptional service. Very attentive and willing to provide recommendations if you're not sure what beer to order. The service is a big perk because you don't get that at the typical college bar. Food menu is what you would expect from a dive bar. Nothing special but hits the spot if you're looking for bar food.

Relaxed, good music, good basket food items, friendly service, & lots of Clemson fans! Go Tigers!read more

Atmosphere isn't lacking...

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Comfy seating!

The Esso Club

3.5(135 reviews)

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Classic and timeless Clemson treat. If you come into town from just about anywhere the Meat and 3…read morewill shock you for a low price and a huge amount of food. The indoor outdoor options and family friendly environment make this a favorite stop for decades to come.

Don't count on this place if you're on or near campus when there's a major event, oh like a…read moreconcert. They can't take to-go orders, can't take online orders, they will be rude to you at the door. Don't bother.

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Sloan Street Tap Room

4.8(5 reviews)

Well, if you are a snob with an attitude, this may not be your place! But if you like a cheap bear,…read moretop notch-friendly and family-like atmosphere, and cool, friendly people and old-school stuff, then keep on reading. You turn onto Sloane Ave. from College Blvd., just across from the back entrance/valet of the Shepherd Hotel. It's a small bar and, of course, a dive with lots of graffiti. They are usually open until 7 PM. It's not your late-night college bar, although a bunch of college regulars will also flock to the place. They have a pool table. You also can play your music all day/evening long! Classic Rock is the vibe, though. Two drafts on tap. Nati Light and Narragansett Lager. Draft for a dollar and a pitcher for seven bucks! Yes, I typed that right! Besides, most domestic beers are available for about three bucks each. All are served with a koozie. All you can get is only popcorn with your beer, but you can bring your pizza and have a good time with your friends. Hey, you got it! Jimmy, Beth, and Sydney are awesome behind the bar and make your day better! They will make you feel welcome and greet you by your name every time. One Sydney shared a great story, and I thought that was awesome! Sydney, a Political Science major at Clemson, told her Dad that she got a bartending job, and her Dad was not happy about that, and Then she said to him that she got that job at the "Sloane Street Tap Room," and her Dad was surprisingly silent! She nervously asked, "What, Dad?." Dad slowly answered, "I worked there too when I was at Clemson!." Wow!!! Congratulations, Sydney, you are not only a legacy student at Clemson, but you are also a legacy bartender too! How cool is that? Sloane Street Tap Room is different! Check it out!

If cheap beer and bad jokes are your thing, then this is the place for you. Jimmy Howard is a trip!read more

Beth and Jimmy

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Beth, Jimmy and Sydney

Loose Change

3.8(81 reviews)

Wonderful local bar with good service, great prices and high quality comfort food. This is one…read moreamazing bar. Wish I loser so I could be a regular here.

We were visiting Clemson and happened to stroll by. It looked like a fun place. Food was good. We…read morefelt like there were plenty of options. Service was good. Looks like a dive, but I wouldn't consider it a dive at all. Would totally go back.

Double with cheese

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Burger on Texas toast

Charleston Sports Pub

2.6(88 reviews)

Charleston Sports Pub is a solid spot in downtown Clemson. The vibe is fairly clean, and the staff…read morewas pretty nice during my visit. That said, I have to be honest -- the smash burger was mid. It wasn't bad, but it definitely didn't feel worth the price. For what you pay, I expected a little more flavor and overall quality. The fries came in smaller portions, but they were actually pretty good -- crispy and well cooked. One downside was the wait time. The food took a good amount of time to come out, even though there were only two other groups in the restaurant. The place isn't bad by any means, but I do feel like there are better options in the area. Walk-On's right down the road is one I'd probably choose over it.

It was nice there are outside tables as inside smells of cleaner/bleach if smell sensitive…read more Bathroom (women's) was awful. My son said men's was okay. Food took extremely long time. Server was very sweet and apologetic. Could not mix and match my tacos as indicated on menu as an option. Also missing the shaved jalapeños. My side of tortilla chips looked like the end of a bag. 2-3 normal size then all crumbs. Tried my kids fries- they were very good. Doubt we will return though.

Iced Unsweet Tea

Sports bar!

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Nick and Mike Bar and Grill

4.1(47 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great bar in the hotel lobby with outside entrance. Lots of options. Kid friendly, vegetarian…read morefriendly. Large bar and large seating area. Ability to host events (there was a high school reunion happening while we were there). Husband had the chicken and waffles. He said the waffles were amazing. I had two options for vegetarian burgers and chose the black bean one. It was very good. French fries were seasoned well and delicious. Kids menu available Great friendly server. Family friendly. Plenty of room for strollers or wheelchairs

This was close to our hotel so we gave it a shot. Now it's connected to a Best Western so I was a…read morelittle nervous. But it turned out great. Clean. Friendly service. Good food. Great drinks. Our server/bartender was friendly. We would definitely visit again.

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Steak

Tiger Town Tavern

3.5(69 reviews)

Coming from a Gamecock fan, Tiger Town Tavern was a lot of fun, and a great place to watch a game…read more The food was nothing to really write home about, but everything else was awesome. They had a large selection of drinks, to include cans, bottles, and draft, and they were very affordable as well. When I got my tab at the end of the game, I was pleasantly surprised at how small my total was as compared to the amount of drinks I got. Also, a huge shoutout to the staff and patrons at the restaurant. Even though I was decked out in my Gamecock gear, everybody was extremely kind and welcoming, and I never felt out-of-place or uncomfortable. I'd definitely recommend stopping in to TTT if you're in town, even if you happed to be an opposing fan!

Cool place. Enjoyed our drinks. However, this wouldn't be my go to for food. It's bar food (which…read moreis to be expected obviously), but not super great bar food. Go for the drinks and atmosphere and grab a bite somewhere else.

HAPPY DADS

Turkey melt

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Ram Cat Cellars

4.6(16 reviews)

6.3 mi

I loved their whole outdoor venue and their hot stone cooking idea! It was truly a new experience…read moreand I enjoyed every bit of it! I had the tuna cooked to perfection, by me! Just barely seared. My husband had scallops and oh my, were they ever delicious! I would pass on the potatoes. They're super heavy with their Barada sauce. And the artichoke dip had very little to no artichoke taste and it was way too thick! So I wouldn't do those, but the positives outweigh the negatives. Their old-fashioned was excellent, and their wine menu is great! The entire experience was worthy of repeating! It's fun to find good, fun dining experiences in Seneca.

Went here on my birthday. It's a cool little spot to hang with friends and share a drink. Some…read moreinteresting items on the menu, I got a steak for which they bring you a hot stone to cook it yourself, with some accompanying sauces. Also got some Bravas potatoes on the side. The sauces for the steak were excellent. The steak was good, and while it can be fun to cook your dinner yourself right there at your table I think I'd do something different next time. I found the Bravas potatoes sauce a little too reminiscent of a zesty ketchup style dressing, they are not for me. I had two old fashioneds. A smoked version , which was very flavorful (albeit it pricey as I opted for a higher end bourbon) and a lavender old fashioned, which had a few fruit notes. I preferred the smoked. Our server was great and helped us choose a quick dessert so we could get things moving for my daughter, we got the fondue which she very much liked.

Self-pour beer taps

Bar (pre-Grand Opening)

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Chandelier

Evolve kitchen

4.4(56 reviews)

My new favorite restaurant in the Clemson area! Stopped in on Saturday night for dinner and it was…read morea great experience! The restaurant was very busy and there was a little bit of a wait. The inside, outside, and bar are all seated on the waiting list. They sat the 2 of us at the bar and it was a fun experience. The bartender made great recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the menu. They have 8 draft beers on tap and a large cocktail menu. We started off with the crispy brussels and it was excellent. The balsamic honey reduction was a nice addition to the appetizer. We got two sandwiches (chimichurri steak press and brisket reuben) and both were very good and recommended by the bartender. I enjoyed the fries a little more than the chips for a side item. Definitely plan on coming back to this restaurant the next time I'm up in Clemson!

On a visit to Clemson for grad schools we wanted to get the feel of the town and it seemed like…read moreevolve kitchen was a solid place people to gather. The bar has seating for about 12 to 15 and it is open style and very loud as evidenced by the noise baffles hanging from the ceiling. Our server was so sweet she took the time to explain that she too is a Clemson student and went into depth on the menu. I got the French dip and you can add three wings to your meal which seems like a good idea at the time. Also I swapped out the fries for a salad because I'm chunky. My wife and daughter at the burger and chicken tacos respectively, Burger was indeed tasty and the tacos were on point. Place seems to die down about 8:30 but it was the first week back from school break but you can tell this is a local favorite especially when the parents come in town! If things go well and we end up sending our daughter to Clemson we will definitely be back to evolve!