Vault and Vator was our last stop of the night, and finding it was a little confusing which is part of the fun of a true speakeasy. It is found tucked behind the building with only a small, letter-sized paper sign marking the entrance. No flashy signage, no obvious storefront, which adds to the appeal if you're into that kind of hunt. Walking up to it late at night can be a little intimidating but it is well lit which I greatly appreciated! Once inside, the space is dimly lit and small, which makes for a genuinely intimate setting. I'd say it's good for a quieter, more conversational vibe rather than a loud night out. We went with the bartender's choice: pick a base liquor, then two words to describe what you're after. I went with vodka and "slightly sweet, refreshing," for $18. The bartender nailed the brief but it wasn't a drink I'd think about again or specifically order by name. Solid execution, forgettable flavor. Service was the real standout. Our bartender was excellent at walking us through the concept and translating vague requests into something that actually worked. That, plus the atmosphere, is enough to bring me back to see what else is on the menu since we made it there just in time for last call so I ended up only having one drink. read more

Vault & Vator - Bartenders Choice: Vodka, Slightly Sweet, Refreshing. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

Vault & Vator is such a great spot. The atmosphere is fun and stylish, the drinks are really well done, and the whole place just has great energy. It's the kind of place that feels perfect for a night out--whether you're grabbing cocktails with friends or making a stop during an evening downtown. Everything feels intentional, from the vibe to the drink menu. read more

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Cute little place to stop in and get a drink. They have some "house" cocktails, but can also make a lot of other things too. It is a bit small though so it probably has a wait on busier nights. read more

Quint and quiet little place that is hidden away off the main drag. Awesome cocktails, and you can't just have one :-) Darken and cozy place with comfy chairs and booths. Good friendly service table side and at the bar area. read more

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Lavendar Fields will knock your socks off!! So yummy!!! Drinks were great, staff was warm and engaging, and environment was dim and peaceful. The only thing that could elevate this space is a little different decor. For upscale drinks, a bit more upscale decoration could maximize this experience. read more

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Very chill, low key, intimate speakeasy. Go to the back of the building and open the metal gates and you're in. We went on a quiet Monday night. Great service and an eclectic place to hang out in peace. read more

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This place is a great speakeasy well tucked away from the general public. Our bartender knew what she was doing. She took really good care of us and really personalized our drinks. We were not disappointed. We will be back with friends. if you don't like to have fun don't go here. Only come here if you want to have fun. It's like a Cyndi Lauper song down there " "Girls just wanna have fun" read more

Amazing secret find!! Our bartender provided such a creative mix of her Dealer Choice cocktails. Talented in her mastery of mixed flavors. I'm excited to spread the word to our @msubaseball parents spending time at Flour Field. Can't wait to come back!! read more

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Instant cool vibe. That's what this place is. A wonderful cocktail bar tucked a half a block away from the main West End street in Greenville. Dark, cozy, conversational. read more

This hidden gem serves up mouthwatering concoctions in a seductive lounge-like setting. Expert mixologists use a rainbow of fresh ingredients & delightful garnishes in their delicious renditions of old favorites and original taste teasers. The muted lighting, indulgent textures, cozy booths & centerpiece bar are a welcome break from the typical. Watching them craft the drinks is half the fun, but sipping them is even better. Great place to begin or end the night, have a romantic toast, get into a deep conversation, flirt shamelessly, or sip an amazing cocktail. read more

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Very cool after hours place with a great drink selection and the service was very solid. Got a good vibe to it for couples.

Good cocktails - not as extensive of a list as I expected though and they were out of some things when we went. It's supposed to be the speakeasy style but it's more just a cozy and quaint bar vibe with a vintage feel. The main thing that makes it feel like speakeasy is that the entrance is in the back and hard to find. Apps options were limited. Not the BEST cocktail bar especially around downtown but definitely good for a couple drinks!! read more

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The bartenders were nice and knowledgeable. The place was hard to find and I love the more secret of a speakeasy and this just opened a door and you were in. No secret hatch or password. The drinks were ok. The place could have a little more ambience. read more

My sister and I were in Greenville for a conference and found this place on Yelp. Amazing drinks and great snacks. We've talked about going back again tonight even after trying many of their incredible cocktails. Ryan took great care of us as he masterfully made cocktails based on our requests. Loved this place read more

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Very very interesting place. It was hella difficult to find but once found it was nice. Bar tender was a bit of an ass but otherwise it was nice read more

LOVE the vibe here. Great decor and friendly staff! The drinks were also delicious. Hope to come back next time I'm in Greenville overnight.

Cute hidden class and bathrooms with Edgar Allen Poe just my style. Classy and classic. read more

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Bad service. Bartender decriminated us and would not service us.. when we politely asked, after 30 min waiting for our order..she said she was working on our order now...then she proceeded to give that order to the customers beside us , who arrived 20 min after us. Needless to say, we walked out and will not return or recommend this establishment. Swordfish is way better anyway... read more

A true hidden gem. The entrance to the speakeasy bar is around the back of the building in the parking lot. It's an intimate, dimly lit place. They let us choose where we wanted to sit. The server brought us waters and gave us a chance to look over the menu. We asked for straws for the water and the server brought the straws but put them in our water with her bare hands. Even aside from COVID, I do not think that was best practice. We ordered a charcuterie board and the Smokey old fashioned and Bonnie & Clyde to start. The drinks were pretty good and the presentation was cool. For the second round we ordered the Lavender Fields and Quint's Revenge. The second round wasn't as good as the first. This is a spot I will definitely return to. read more

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This was my first time going. It does give off a speakeasy vibe, it's around back and if there wasn't a visible doorman I don't know if I would have known it was even a bar. The doorman that night was Kenny, he was lovely, I love making conversations with people and he was funny and enjoyable. I screamed his name on the way out and probably terrified him, lol but I love him will go back to chat with him for sure. The drinks were incredible!!! We did the dealer's choice because why not have a little fun, right? I did fruity and herbal, no idea what was in it but I loved it. My friend did fruity and sweet, which was also very very good. This place is definitely low key and chill, they monitor the crowd well so you won't be let in if there aren't seats available. You won't find any riff-raff, we did go early but it was a very calm/relaxed vibe, there was a line quite long when we got out, which Kenny was handling well as people waited for an open seat. I will be going back! I can't wait for my next dealer's choice to see what I get. If y'all go on a Friday or Saturday say hi to my boy Kenny at the door :) read more

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Small but Cute little speak easy in the historic district of Greenville Entrance is located in the back of the building Booths look comfy but seats more people. There are other tables around the bar but I found it more uncomfortable TIP for the management - place hooks for coats or pocketbooks under the bar or tables . Patrons would appreciate! I ended up sitting at the bar once some seats opened up and it was way more comfortable Staff was nice Place is candle lit and smooth music playing ... loved the vibes :) Cocktails was good we had the lavender fields read more

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Vault and Vator easily has some of the best drinks in town. They're all mixologists and clearly enjoy crafting drinks for fun. Plus they offer "bartenders choice", where you give them flavors you like, or anything to go off really, and they make you a completely custom drink. The service is always solid, though it can get a little slow when they're really busy. Off nights are great for dates, or more intimate gatherings. The bartenders are fun and knowledgeable and the wait staff add to the speak easy vibe. The ambiance is also excellent; the dim vintage style lights, the brick underground, and the velvet drapes give it a cozy speak easy feel. Highly recommended! read more

This is a super cool place. A friend of mine brought me here durning a visit. I love the back door, speak easy feel to it. Dark, mysterious and romantic atmosphere. The mixologists were incredible at concocting amazing drinks based of the feel and aromas you wanted. I'd love to visit again soon! read more

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Carson was our mixologist and we had the best experience! It was our first visit to Vault & Vator and now we are excited to gather more friends for another night out! Thank you Carson and Vault & Vator! read more

My boyfriend found this unique bar on our first day in Greenville! Good eye "mi amor". For this occasion, we decided to visit Vault & Vator. Location: This is the worst part because the place is hard to find. It is located in the basement of a building and the entrance is through the parking lot. The entrance has no big sign or anything very visible. We circled the building and walked right by it the first time. We had to ask some locals on the street where the bar was. Either way, the bar is located in the heart of Greenville, SC. Parking: The bar does not have its own parking lot. You have to pay for parking unless you are lucky enough to get a free parking spot on the street. We paid around $5 for 2 hours of parking. Service: The bar is very small, only about 8 tables in total, so we decided to sit at the bar. The service is pretty standard. The bartender was friendly and knowledgeable about cocktails. Drinks quality: Not disappointed. The drinks are really good and unique. The flavors are completely different from any standard American Bar. We got Lavender Fields (Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka, Lavender-Vanilla Liqueur, Crème de Violette, Pineapple, Lemon, Cardamom Syrup, topped with Butterfly Pea Tea), a refreshing, relaxing, mild, and nice smelling drink, and Bitter Sweet Symphony (Rye Whiskey, Fernet, Punt e Mes, Ginger Syrup, Cranberry Bitters, Angostura Bitters) that taste very similar to bourbon old fashioned. Price: Completely acceptable. The quality of the drinks and the atmosphere are worth what you pay for the drinks. We pay for 2 cocktails $29.19 plus tip. Atmosphere: This is the best part. The bar is dark, but comfortable, cozy, romantic, a bit small, quiet, you can talk without any problem. We enjoyed the atmosphere. It was a great cocktail experience for us. Every aspect is unique. You can feel how the tastes of the drinks match with the concept and decorations of the bar. Recommendation: Open your eyes wide, so you can see the bar door. Park anywhere and explore downtown on the way to this bar. This is not a bar for just any type of person, if you are a lover of sports bars and full-of-people atmosphere, this bar will probably not be exciting to you. Would I visit this bar again? May be...if I'm bored or if a friend invite me, I'd get up and go there, but I wouldn't intentionally plan to go again once I experienced the vibe and knew the drinks already because I've been to better bars with similar themes. read more

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What a vibe... so cool. Great tunes.. jazzy chill. We enjoyed the paper plane cocktails first and then went up a notch to the V&V dealer's choice. You pick 2 experiences .. I chose fruit and fizzy.. received a delicious old Cuban cocktail variation topped with Prosecco that was strawberry so not so sweet. Perfect! Loved it!! My husband chose smoky and boozy... wow- that was an experience... tasted like my fave cocktail, a Manhattan but wicked light. Thank you, Alexis!!!!! And I wish I got the other bartender's name who made the great paper plane cocktails. The Edgar Allan Poe bathroom ... love it!!!! Thank you V&V for making me want to move here. Cheers!!! read more

Greenville has a speakeasy! The entrance is pretty discrete - there is a sign but kind of hidden behind a fancy metal gate. There's no passwords or secret keys to get in. You just walk up and let them know how many people are in your party. They do have to check to see if there are available seats since they don't let people stand around the bar. The inside is what I envisioned a speakeasy to be like - dark and intimate. There were several tables around the room and a few booths as well. Expect to spend some extra money here for the cocktails but they're worth it. I love craft cocktails and Vault & Vator has an amazing variety of cocktails. You can also pay $14 for Dealer's choice. The bartender makes you your own unique cocktail based on two adjectives you choose from a list. - Lavender fields: This was fantastic! I felt like I was drinking a field of flowers. This was herbal and refreshing, not overly sweet. - Quite the pear: I never had a cocktail with pear flavor before. I loved this especially since it was made with blended Scotch. read more

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I went here this past Thanksgiving in November and we had a nice experience. This place easily would've gotten 4 or 5 stars. As of coming here last night, I found the experience to be disappointing. I asked about a drink, it was described and upon ordering it, it tasted like licorice (which wasn't mentioned in the drink description or by the bartender). I asked about this and upon mentioning I don't like licorice, the bartender basically rolled her eyes, laughed and ignored me. That was very upsetting and poor customer service. I waited awhile to talk to a different bartender because apparently there was no management around. She was friendly and made me a new drink no problem. At the end, the original bartender said goodbye to us which I thought was funny. They could work on their overall customer service. I also think for a speakeasy their drinks could be a bit more unique, but overall it's a nice atmosphere and something different in Greenville. read more

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Sazerac. Nice vibes, cool ambience and good service. Small bites available. Place is hard to find but that is on purpose. read more

Vault & Vator - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

WHAT A FUN, UNIQUE PLACE!! We enjoyed our visit to this hidden speakeasy so much that we've decided to make it a regular stop before dinner any time we're in Greenville. Three of us ordered Dealer's Choice-you choose two adjectives to describe your drink and give the bartender freedom to be creative. We were amazed at what actually came out- & it's different every time!! So fun!!! We also loved that it was a little hard to find & seemed closed until we opened the door. And the ambiance was perfect! They were not playing music so loudly that we couldn't talk to each other. read more

Had a great time. I cannot speak to the food as I did not order any, but the mocktail I had was wonderful. Cool relaxed vibes and service was attentive without being suffocating. I will be back! read more

Great drinks. Cool ambiance. We actually sat in the elevator. The bartender, she was really good at talking us through their bourbon cocktails. read more

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Great little speakeasy. You don't need any password or secret entrance to enter. There is a guard in the front that check the IDs and make sure that there is seats available inside. I tried the dealer's choice and I love my drink. I asked for fruity and sour and it was a spot on. It wasn't too tart nor too sweet. The inside was definitely brighter than most speakeasy I have been to. Overall it is great and fun place to take my friend in the future read more

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A knowledgeable local brought me here for cocktails after a dinner we shared on the Riverwalk. I was not disappointed! I didn't want to do my old regular which is a Manhattan. I figured I could find something on their list to help me "live a little". I did: the Vieux Carre. Their menu includes the name of the drink's inventor, when and where it was invented. Walter Bergeron, you genius, thank you for coming up with what will be my new favorite drink in New Orleans in 1938. It's got all the right stuff. Arguably it's not so far off from a Manhattan but includes a few extras. I didn't hang around for food, as we came here after after already having eaten. It's a speakeasy environment. It's a bit darker inside but very chill and easy going. They have several rules about how to behave here and it certainly helps make the experience. I sat at a four person table near the door. It was a booth-style seat against the wall and two stool chairs opposite that were highly uncomfortable. Prices were typical for custom-made cocktails so I can highly recommend it. read more

Rating based on this being a "speakeasy" So finding this place feels like it could be great. When you get to the door you simply let yourself in. No password. No door man. I felt like this took away from the speakeasy feel. Inside also doesn't feel speakeasy. Just like a regular bar. You can see outside. The drinks we had were standard I would say with nothing special to the service If you are looking for a regular drink this is an okay spot. But speakeasy it is not read more

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What a fun place! I came here with my sister and Mom during a girls' weekend. We were so excited to find a quiet space to catch up on a Friday night. We were immediately welcomed and seated. I enjoyed the booth seating. It was private and comfortable. The waiter was very knowledgeable and able to guide our decisions. My mom really needed a drink without bubbles and they were able to accommodate her. My first drink was a whiskey based cocktail with spiced pear liqueur. It was delicious, but a bit too sweet for me. I typically enjoy more Spirit forward drinks, so I changed directions. I explained to him how much I love smoke and that I wanted to try their Sazerac and he really made me an amazing drink. He filled a glass skull head with the already made cocktail and then proceeded to fill the rest of the glass with smoke. He then placed a cork in the top of the glass skull and brought it to the table. The smoke was sitting on top of the cocktail inside the glass skull head and looked so amazing. He then proceeded to do a "smoke wash" where he mixed the Sazerac in with the smoke. He then poured it into a glass for me. I've been to many cocktail places and have had smoked drinks, but I had never seen anything like this. I was very impressed and it was delicious. Bonus: they have happy hour where cocktails are $2 off. Quiet and cheaper around that time. Perfection. read more

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Love this place! Didn't try the food but tried several cool drinks! Ordered the Dealers Choice. You can't go wrong! Service was awesome and atmosphere was spectacular. Finding it was fun too! Go!! read more

A very interesting place. FYI - if you're looking for it on the main road you won't find it. Go down the stairs between Vintage Now Modern and Pedal Chic and you'll find it at basement level to the right. There was a hostess waiting outside the door when we approached. This may be to control the number of people allowed in, because they don't allow standing inside. There's a dark drape between the gated door and entry, and there's subtle lighting and quaint music playing once inside. There's (too small) tiny tables for two against the wall as you walk in, some larger booths lining the walls, cozy seating in the middle of the room, as well as barstools along the bar. There's a quiet hum of people talking and the clinking of glasses at the bar. No cell phone use is allowed inside, but you can take photos (we asked, and were discreet about it). We balanced ourselves at our tiny table and ordered cocktails. My husband ordered his favorite high-end bourbon ($14) and I tried the Pimms #1 cocktail ($12). The combination of cucumber, lime sherbet, and ginger tea seemed like it would be refreshing. The flavor was mostly cucumber and tea so I wouldn't say that it was delicious, but it was interesting to try and I did finish it. The food choices are limited to appetizers. We ordered the pimento cheese small plate ($8) and the fava bean hummus ($7), all of which was served on mismatched china, with tea towels as napkins, both of which added to the old fashioned atmosphere. Both dishes were generous servings and enjoyed more so by my husband than I. I would say go at least once to check it out and see if it's for you. The service is very attentive and friendly and, even though we were prepared to wait, our cocktails didn't take that long to prepare. read more

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I looked up cocktail bars in the Greenville area, and I decided to take my girlfriend here as we had never been to a speakeasy. We thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and several of the cocktails. I had the Last Word, not the best I've ever had. If I went back, I would opt for the dealer's choice. read more

Vault & Vator - Great atmosphere and good drinks! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Greenville, South Carolina

We just absolutely loved this place. We were in town for the weekend and went both Friday and Saturday night. Great vibe, friendly and knowledgeable staff and wonderful drinks. Yeah, the drinks aren't 'cheap', but know that going in. I had several Dealer's Choice (picture of spicy and tart) and they were on point. My husband loved Shmoke and a Pancake. If you like to people-watch (like we do), go here. We'll be back next time we're in Greenville. read more

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