This place is the BOMB! The atmosphere is lively, yet casually laid back. Perfect for that casual drink with a friend or relaxing place after a long day. But even better is the service. Dennis & Logan are two of the dopest bartenders out there who also know how to make a killer drink. I love coming here for Dennis' expert take on an old fashioned, which he has spent a lot of time and effort refining. And I don't kid when I say that this is Greenville's best old fashioned. The attitude behind the bar is very laidback, which will likely offput people expecting a pretentious, posh atmosphere. But if you want a drink made by people who care about what goes in your glass, trust me, pay Rey's a visit. read more

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Since Google is filtering my review.... Very disappointing experience. We brought a group of 20+ people last night and were treated with unnecessary hostility by the bartenders. One bartender (with a nose piercing) yelled at my brother-in-law for placing a small piece of paper behind the bar because there was no trash can near the dart area. When my brother asked if he would have preferred it be thrown on the floor, the bartender replied, "Actually, yes." It was a clear no-win situation. The overall tone from the staff felt aggressive and confrontational. Another bartender (with longer hair) made a comment to our group saying, "If that bitch blows her whistle again," using derogatory language toward women in our party. That level of disrespect is unacceptable. Because of the staff's behavior, we took our entire group, and our business, elsewhere and will not be returning. This experience left a very bad impression, and management should be aware of how their bartenders are representing the establishment. read more

All of the staff here is amazing. I've always felt well taken care of by the bartenders and staff. The food is here is also amazing! Some of my friends are vegan and the options here are unique and filling! My friends and I love it here! read more

Reys - Bars Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

The bartenders are very friendly. They have timely responses when waiting at the bar and they typically even remember names! For the price it is a good bang-for-your-buck establishment. It is certainly a Greenville staple when it comes to going downtown (from a Greenville native.) read more

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ddevynnnnnn .... is by far the most personable , down to earth, fun bartender over ever encounterEd. we come here just for her! you guys are so lucky to have her be a part of your team read more

The second and most time spent stop on my visit to the downtown area. Music was going (Not live) and decent drink selections. I liked most that front end which obviously gets most of the attention is supported by the back end - yeah, a small bar counter toward the back where it's a bit quieter and you can more quickly get a drink. The two bartenders working back there were real cool and the area in the back keeps up with the sorta loungey atmosphere. Being more loungey than divey the crowd fit the bill, less regulars and more of a younger crowd and more newish pop music which was alright. Besides the bartenders being cool, the other staff were on point so as a group would leave/move away from a table the staff would quickly come in to clean it up and straighten up the chairs, so those details were nice to see and keeps the overall setting appealing. If you hanging with 2 or more people, and like a young crowd, I'd say this is the spot. read more

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What an awesome bar in the middle of downtown! They have great drink deals daily and they've got some creative cocktails. The bar has a modern yet cozy feel to it. I typically sit at the bar but they also have secluded booth areas if you want some privacy. read more

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What a cool place to drop in and grab a drink. The staff was super friendly and the vibe was cool. We were served right away and although we didn't eat we saw people getting food and it looked great ! read more

Stopped by for a quick drink on a Sunday afternoon. I'm a bit eclectic in my beer preference and asked for some suggestions. The bartender made a coulee suggestions and samples were provided. The beer was cold and the place seemed like a local's hangout. We did not order food so I can't comment there. Will definitely be back when in Greenville. read more

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The worst place I've ever been! Do not go here! They kicked me out after 4 drinks. I just moved across country and was looking to socialize but after using the restroom I was immediately kicked out even though all I did was watch a basketball game and talk to 4 people. I can't believe they treated me this way. All the bouncer could say was to try and return a different night. I will never try this var again. read more

Went here because it was open on a Friday night. Thankful that they had so many beers on tap.

I was visiting Greenville for the weekend and looking for a local bar where drink prices would be reasonable. I decided to come to this place even though the reviews weren't the best simply because the prices looked good. I'm not sure why this place doesn't have good reviews. It's definitely a dive bar but the service was good and the drinks were strong. There was a diverse mix of ppl in the bar and the music was descent. If I visit Greenville again, I'll be back! read more

Reys - a man standing in front of a neon sign - Bars Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Great place to grab a drink in downtown Greenville. Nice and friendly staff! Good selection of beer. We stopped by here on the way back from the mountains. Nice and relaxing. Bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable of the different beers available. Gave out a few samples of draft to try out. I can see this being a good hangout. If I'm back in Greenville, I'll be glad to store by. read more

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I have come to this establishment and had a good time previously. However, my boyfriend's last encounter coming to this establishment was TRAUMATIC to say the least. It was him & his bestfriend (whom are both black) & his fiancé (whom is white). Apparently the bar tender was a racist and had a problem with a white women being with 2 black men. Apparently this man called the cops on my boyfriend & his friend, telling the cops they had guns in the establishment (Which they absolutely did not, don't even think they own guns) & that the two black men were holding the white women ( who is one of the boys fiancé) against her WILL!!! The cops came into the establishment & arrested both of them including a random black man whom the bar tender told the cops was with them (which he was not, that man had actually JUST walked in). After being embarrassed and traumatized by being handcuffed in front of all the other patrons, the cops soon realized this was a racist call and that they didn't have guns on them at all & explained to them what happened. LONG STORY SHORT, if you are BLACK, tread VERY lightly coming to this establishment or just eliminate this from your plans all together, It is hard enough being Black in America. Yall be blessed & find somewhere else to drink read more

Don't go here if you don't when your license expires. if you are going here with a fake ID make sure you know it because they will ask. Terrible service read more

LOVE Rey's!!! One of my favorite places to go during the week and get great prices. Happy hour 4-7 during the week and they have daily specials! read more

Really disappointed. You can find better happy hours elsewhere. The food mediocre, drinks just okay Sorry, but that's that! read more

Popped in for a drink to wait for an event...There was maybe 5 people and maybe 2 were employees. Had a drink...and then was ready to go...waited...put cash on the edge of the bar...ok it took longer to attempt to pay than it did to nurse the drink and kill time. It took so long that I thought that it may help to order 1 more since the cash wasn't triggering anything and also ask to cash out. Nice vibe, nice tunes, but I'm sorry that the vampires don't arrive until 10p when you really make your money but I just need service and I really don't care if your tips are are over or under what you thought so put down the phone, cash me out, and let's end this process. It's not you...it's me. read more

Hands down my favorite bar downtown. My girlfriend and I like to come here for a few drinks every now and then, and have really enjoyed the people we meet and trying their beers. The staff is soooo nice. They're what makes Rey's special for us. My only negative point about Rey's is that it gets a little too packed later on weekend nights and it's impossible to fight your way to the bar/enjoy a conversation with friends without yelling or getting bumped in to, but I find this to be the case for pretty much every bar downtown, so what can you do? Overall, go here. I like it and you should too. read more

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Maddie is the best! Talk about knowing her stuff and being a friendly bartender this is where you want to go :)

Update: I admit, Rey's has grown on me. $5 mango mind eraser was yummy, and their apple sauce shots actually taste like applesauce.. If you don't like being shoulder to shoulder(me), the back tends to be less crowded. They also carry several local craft beers on tap. Original: Rey's has recently been closed for remodeling, but the overall set-up has not changed. It is a casual bar with limited seating.. It fills up quickly, so after a certain point it's hard to maneuver around all the people standing. We were able to get a table, but we never saw a server so we continued to order our drinks from the bar. Drinks are a great value, with most cocktails being around $5. It's a decent place to go for starting the night or for casual drinks with friends. They also have a large projector so it could be a fun place to watch sporting events. read more

I like Rey's but I miss their old menu. Unfortunately I have no idea when it changed because I haven't tried to eat here in probably something like two years. Anyway, I stopped in Saturday evening just after 7 and the place was empty. Grabbed a table but had to go to the bar to order everything, which seemed a bit weird considering there was no one there. Or just in general because I know I had a waiter the last time I was there. Anyway, I had the corn dogs and curly fries and they were good, though again I miss the old menu. More options and I remember they had some different types of burgers and the one I had back then was delicious. Now they just have a plain Jane American cheeseburger and about five or six other items available. I know this place often has good drink specials and yes they have a decent beer list (though nothing that will blow you out of the water if you've been to, say, Barley's). I want to say the mixed drinks I had cost just just over $6 each and were decently strong. I love the atmosphere but hate when it gets super crowded late at night. Also they need more/better bathrooms. But I do like it as an early nighttime stop when out downtown for some fun. read more

I went to Furman for four years and spent a lot of time otherwise in the great little city of Greenville, but only recently has Reys come out of nowhere to become the #1 hotspot for a night out on the town. Lovingly nicknamed "The Hallway" within my group of friends, Reys had always been a stop in a larger pub crawl event - these days, though, it's become "the" stop. A few positive things: -Its decor is pretty great. Vintage posters line the brick walls and gives it a cool, city feel. -Last night there was all you can eat wings (any flavor) for $10. Not too shabby. -$2 Shocktop special is a siren call for girls. -Multiple TVs, and the staff is accomodating when you'd like a channel change. A few negative things: -One person female bathroom stall. Will people ever learn?! -We don't call it The Hallway for no good reason. It's long and skinny and the bottleneck phenomenon is in full swing here on Fridays and Saturdays. Highly recommend. See you there? read more

My favorite bar in Greenville by far! Great atmosphere, staff, drinks and food... What more could you ask for? The chef personally brought out a beautiful and delicious appetizer that was to die for, which I was not expecting with bar food... Then I requested a bartender to make me a drink that was out of the norm with one of my favorite spirits and he didn't disappoint! See you at Rey's! read more

I agree that the layout/floorplan of the bar is not ideal for when it gets packed - which it does - but the fact that it continues to get packed despite this minor flaw speaks to the positive points about the bar. First, the spot is pretty cool aesthetically - exposed brick, I like the REYS sign in lights towards the back, and when it is jammed I do like that they have the smaller bar open towards the back too. Bathroom situation for women is not ideal. They could definitely use more bathrooms. Hands down the best thing about this place, though, is the beer selection. Their beer cooler is chock full of great craft beers and they generally have a few good ones on tap as well. Check out the Bells Oberon in the summer & the Three Philosophers in the winter. And then try about 3 other randoms you've never had before. read more

Reys - Best summer beer ever. - Bars Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Taco Tuesdays are a hit with me. They have many beers, one of which I cannot find anywhere else. All of the staff have great attitudes and are seasoned in their position so you know what they're recommending is good. This place has a great ambience and would recommend it to everyone. read more

Loved the bar! Great beer selection, and loved the ambiance of the bar. Bartender was amazingly helpful and when we showed up early it was a nice casual hangout spot. Later on at night it got more busy and we ended up leaving but still a fun place! read more

I agree with my other two Yelper's !. Drink here not so much for the eating. WOOHOO Irish car bombs!! 2. Space!! there is none else on a friday or sat night, unless you go ALLL the way to the back where no one is. Its a bottleneck situation. Great little place just wish is was laid out better. read more

This bar is located towards the north end of Main Street. This is the place I come when I want a craft beer in downtown. Rey's offers 60 different bottles and normally has at least 10 different drafts on tap. They can also pour you some pretty exotic shots - ask Timmy what he recommends. Come here on a Monday night and get half off the entire bar. Yea, that's right - $3 grey goose's or $4 delerium tremens. Tuesday night means $2 corona's and dollar tacos. The $1 use quality ingredients of chicken, beef, or fish - but order at least 3 if you're planning on this for a meal. The interior is up to date and has an urban feel with exposed brick and contemporary seating available. I come here to drink, not eat. read more

Reys is very unprofessional, never go there and give them your money. FERNANDO threw away my drink and threatened to call the cops because I was hitting my vape pen instead of a "dab pen" said i was nasty for vaping and said i smelled like shit because it was a vape pen. literally yelled at me infront of everyone to leave. Jesse still charged me for my thrown away drink. read more

We only stopped by for a drink at the bar (and thus won't be too wordy in this review), but we enjoyed the laid back, comfortable environment here. Bartenders are friendly, and while the tap selection isn't so great, there is a good amount of beer available in the fridge, meaning there's something for everyone looking for a cold one. Oh, and the drink specials! Probably the cheapest tab we had all weekend. Great stuff. read more

Hip. Ecclectic. Ideal for the mature crowd in search of something with a youthful edge. This place envelopes a downtown dive-y-ness without the stale smoke and dirty bathrooms. The main crew ( James, Timmy, Sarah, and Brain) are all fantastic people with enchanting tales worth taking a listen. So, encourage them to sit and chat by buying them a drink. This place specializes in beer from around the world (complimented by an arty antique map hand-painted across the side wall), and the wine list isn't terrible. Don't leave without munching on the Frickles; i know it sounds disgusting, but a specialty-of-the-house like this is not to be missed. Pickle spears fried in a buttermilk batter aimed to be dunked with homemade zippy ranch....this is the creme de la creme of Southern goodness. Whether you have a happening weekend planned, or just want to stretch your legs on a quiet Tuesday, there is always an occasion to come here. read more

Love this place!!!!! Great happy hour!!! Different types of seating! Dark atmosphere. Good bar food and an amazing staff! read more

Reys - Bars Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Poor customer service!! Waited around forever (15-20 minutes) for the bartender to walk over to me and then she gave me the wrong drink and told me when I told her that wasn't what I ordered "try it, you might like it. I can't give you another drink without charging you for both". Needless to say, we won't be returning. The drinks seemed like they were waterdown liquor as well. It seems like a great hotspot, but the service and drinks needs to be better. read more

Drink selection was pretty good but the crowd was pretty terrible! Nobody wanted to talk. Very uppity, self-involved people. Good seating and prices though! read more

First time at Reys. $5 burger night. Excellent burger with curly fries. Will definitely be back!

Always a staple for me. The bar tenders are friendly and quick. This place always has a very eclectic mix of clientele. Pick your spot for cozy and intimate or busy rubbing elbows. And where else can you get $4 Irish Car Bombs?? Usually picks up around 11pm on the weekends. The food is decent as well if you need a bite. read more

Great place to have a good drink in Greenville, SC. Bartenders are very friendly, drinks are reasonable and the food is better than average. They don't hurry you out at 2am, which is a big plus as far as I am concerned. I recommend a visit if you find yourself on Main St. read more

Live this place. Gets a little college crowded late at night, but otherwise a cool little place

Wonderful staff and service! The atmosphere is cool and always clean. Great for both grabbing a drink after work and for a late night out.