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GVL Girl’s Guide
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items Your ultimate Greenville, SC Girl Handbook, curated by yours truly. From the best coffee shops and rooftop bars to hot girl workout classes and self-care spots, this is the guide to living your best life in the 864. Whether you’re new in town or just...
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See and Be Seen
Clink Clink
Casual Cravings
Espresso Yourself
Sweet Tooth
Out and About
See and Be Seen
For the nights you’re dressed to impress and ordering an espresso martini before the menu even hits the table. This section is all about the hot girl spots where the food is amazing and the lighting is perfect.
Unreal vibes. It’s giving elevated but effortless. The space is stunning, and the cocktails and food are incredible. Perfect for a girls night out
Patterson Kitchen + Bar
One of my favorite spots for Italian when I want something cozy but elevated. It feels like a hidden gem. Dim lighting, THE Caesar Salad, and the house made mozzarella is everything. Literally melts in your mouth. Perfect for a girls night that turns...
DeMarco's Italian
Highly highly recommend. Amazing seafood and it’s mermaid themed?? I suggest splitting different plates with the girls to try everything you can. The tuna tartare is amazing and the vibes are immaculate!!
Abyss
Absolutely delicious with a rotating menu that’s always incredible
Fork and Plough
Tucked away in the heart of the Village of West Greenville, The Anchorage is a cozy yet elevated spot perfect for a girls’ night out. Known for its creative small plates and seasonally inspired menu, it’s the kind of place where you order a little of...
The Anchorage
Mediterranean perfection overlooking the river. The fried goat cheese is all you’ll ever need in your life
The Lazy Goat
Cutest little spot for dinner or drinks. It’s the perfect late night vibe for mixing and mingling. Also, they have the best espresso martini in Greenville. Trust.
Coral Greenville
If you’re looking for sushi & drinks with your girls, you have to hit Oku. It’s the kind of place where you pop in for a few rolls, and end up staying until close
O-Ku
Further out, but worth the drive. Gorgeous views, and the food is consistently amazing. Perfect for a little girls night getaway when you want to microdose a European vacation.
Restaurant 17
Hotel bar elegance meets girls’ night glam - tucked away, underrated, perfect for the girlies!
Oak & Honey
The radiatori? I would literally sell my soul for it. The pizza hits every time, the drinks are always solid, and the whole vibe just gets girls night. The outdoor bar is such a fun hang when the weather’s good.
Indaco
Go with your girls, split a bunch of small plates, and make a night of it!!
Curean
Such a good girls night dinner spot. The view of downtown is unreal and the whipped ricotta? Life-changing.
Jianna
(Insider secret : Ben is the best bartender in Greenville). The bar here is the moment. Perfect for posting up with your girls, splitting a few tapas, and working your way through the cocktail list
Paloma Greenville
My personal favorite club in downtown Greenville to dance the night away with your girl friends
Cats Pajamas
Where else would you go after a night out (besides Taco Bell of course)
Cook Out
Clink Clink
Whether you’re craving a craft cocktail with the girls or a glass of wine that turns into two (or a bottle) these are my go-to spots for a cute drink moment
Whimsical cocktails, velvet chairs, candlelight… it’s giving fairy tale but make it flirty. Perfect for girls night when you want something a little moody and a little mysterious. Easy go-to when you want something different from the usual downtown s...
The Rabbit Hole
Tucked away in Overbrook this charming little wine house is THE spot for a girls night
Camino Wine Merchant
Intimate, vibey, and the cocktails are next level. Great for smaller girls nights when you wanna tuck away into a moody corner booth and giggle all night
Swordfish Cocktail Club
The drinks are elevated, the ambiance is moody, and it’s the perfect spot for a late-night catch-up or flirty first date.
Spirit & Bower
The perfect spot for a girls night. Lowkey, aesthetic and delicious!!
Wine House
Casual Cravings
These are my go-to spots when I’m keeping it lowkey. Perfect for solo lunches, casual dates or catching up with friends when you just want to eat well and relax
Super cute neighborhood spot that always hits. The brussel sprout salad is actually unreal. Like, crave-it-days-later level good.
The 07
Um HELLO??? This is THE brunch spot. They have so many options and $4 mimosas. I got the French toast with a side of bacon and a cranberry mimosa and was setttttt 🥂
Draper Purveying Company
Super chill, always fun. The tacos hit every time and the outdoor space is perfect for a laid-back girls night. Ideal for a margarita (or three).
Papi’s Tacos
Some of the best pizza in Greenville with multiple cute locations!!
Sidewall Pizza Company
One of my favorite spots when I want something a little different. The menu is super unique (truly no skips), and it’s just as good for a cute lunch as it is for a fun night out. Chill during the day, and the energy picks up after dark 🪩
SOCIETY Sandwich Bar & Social Club
The friendly neighborhood sandwich shop that also offers gourmet groceries and delicious coffee. Perfect for lunch runs and weekend brunch vibes
Augusta Street Market
Such a fun downtown spot when you’re in the mood for tequila and tacos with the girls. The space is vibey, and the margaritas are strong. They also have a late night happy hour for anyone who’s feeling snacky after a night out.
Matador
Dumplings, noodles, cocktails…the ultimate girls’ night comfort food.
Sum Bar
Hear me out when I say this is some of the BEST Italian you’ll ever have. It’s a hidden gem. It’s off the beaten path. It’s tucked away. But it’s WORTH IT. The portions are huge so take your girls and split a few things. Thank me later
Bocca Pure Italian
Cutest little pizza spot in the West End. Wood-fired pizzas, good wine, and a fun outdoor vibe. Laidback but elevated
Coastal Crust
Comfort food but make it cool. The menu changes often, but it’s always creative and so good. Great for a chill brunch or casual dinner when you want something that feels local and different
GB&D
The cutest sandwich shop ever and so fun to sit in their outdoor space for drinks with the girls
HeyDay Sandwiches and Cocktails
The go-to spot after a yoga sesh or a morning walk with the girls. Everything’s organic, and everything’s delicious. Whether you’re grabbing an açaí or a cold-pressed juice this is the ultimate girls’ morning spot
Southern Pressed Juicery
A multiple-vendor food hall in Unity Park that’s perfect for girls’ day lunch. Methodical Coffee, Automatic Taco, Golden Brown & Delicious and more all located directly on the Swamp Rabbit Trail
The Commons
You can find me here almost every Wednesday for Dollar Slice Night
Todaro Pizza GVL
Espresso Yourself
These are my go-to spots for iced lattes, aesthetic vibes, and romanticizing my to-do list
My favorite Greenville coffee shop. The menu is always fresh and fun with specials for holidays and events. Run by girls and you can tell. Truly a community!!
Daydrinkers
There’s nothing like it. Unique, personality, with creative drinks that are nothing like you’ve ever tasted. Aesthetic and delicious
The Village Grind
Colorful, bright, happy, welcoming, delicious. The kind of spot you stumble into for a quick coffee and end up staying for hours catching up with a friend. Your new favorite hidden gem.
THIRD PLACE COFFEEHOUSE
House-made syrups, fresh pastries, and a little market full of local gems? Say less. Perfect for a solo moment or catching up with your girls
Chestnut Coffee House + Market
A little bit retro, a whole lotta charm. Cozy booths perfect for a chill catch-up, or the whole girl gang
Vintage Coffee Cafe - Greenville
Located at bridgeway station this coffee shop has no skips. No notes. Chefs kiss
Mercato Cafe
An amazing space and even better coffee!! Lots of room and seating for the whole crew!
Junto Coffee
Delicious, vibey and PINK. Need I say more. I love the honey lavender latte
Tselia Coffee
Sweet Tooth
These are my favorite spots for when I’m craving something sweet and totally unnecessary (aka essential)
Dessert, drinks, photo ops - what more could you want? Where you go when you want cocktails and cake, with a side of aesthetic. The perfect girls’ night cap.
Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar
I was convinced heaven existed the first time I tried their cronut. Cutest little pink box you’ll ever meet. Gourmet donuts that taste even better than they look
Scout's Doughnuts Greenville
Your go-to for nostalgic ice cream flavors with a grown-up twist. Locally made and perfect for a hot girl walk reward.
Clare's Creamery
Cheesecake…but make it build-your-own. Perfect for a girls’ night treat when you want to be indulgent (as you should)
Mak & Cheesecakes
If a girls’ night ever needed a dessert spot, this is it. Moody lighting and cheeky little desserts. Grab the girls, order something scandalous, and prepare to giggle the entire time
Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant
Out and About
Activities that make me feel alive and aligned. Whether I’m getting a good sweat in, or treating myself to a glow-up, these are my go-to spots for feeling good inside and out.
A list of places to make friends in Greenville!!
I Wanna Be Where The People Are
Your one-stop girlie shop. Whether you’re after glowing skin, flawless lashes, fresh nails, or the full glow-up treatment, Confetti Beauty Bar has you covered. From facials to lash fills, it’s like Barbie’s Dream House
Confetti Beauty Bar
Head spa experience of your dreams!!! Kalon Hair is your ultimate hair care stop 🤍
Kalon Hair
Your new hot girl workout spot. Reformer Pilates that sculpts and burns, all in a sleek, high-energy space. Perfect for a girls’ day sweat, followed by smoothies and brunch
The WRKT Greenville
Relax and realign. Perfect for a girls’ day reset. Salt pods, cold plunges, and more - all designed with the goal of leaving your nervous system fully regulated. Bonus points for the infrared sauna, oxygen bar, light therapy and massage rooms.
Drift Float & Spa
Sweat it out with the girls in this luxury sauna house. Sauna, cold plunge, and lounge. Grab a swimsuit. Come solo or with the crew
Sauna House Greenville
The cutest shop for all your plant needs. Whether your thumb is green or…not so much, they have something for everyone in the girl group. (And they repot for free !!!!)
Sun and Soil Plant Parlor
The ultimate girls’ day spot. A cute little match on the pickleball courts (even if none of us know the rules), followed by spicy margs and allll the loaded fries your heart desires. There’s yard games, a full bar, live music, and plenty of space to ...
PKL Park
Aligning your chakras and expanding your girl group. For the days you need to breathe and get back to you. The vibe is high, the lighting is low, and the energy? Immaculate.
Soul Yoga
Sweat it out, hot girl style. Perfect for a girls’ day sweat with high vibes and zero intimidation. Come for the booty burn, stay for the confidence boost.
The Booty Shop
The ultimate girl combo, fresh air and good food. Start with a stroll or bike ride on the trail (bonus points for hot girl walk energy), then swing by the café for an iced latte and whatever seasonal breakfast sandwich is calling your name.
Swamp Rabbit Cafe / Swamp Rabbit Trail
It’s like if you brought your peloton to the club. Cardio, but make it a party. Loud music, low lights, and a full-body sweat that leaves you feeling unstoppable. Perfect for a girls’ day ride when you wanna vibe, vibe, and vibe some more.
CYCLEBAR
Because some nights deserve a limo. Whether it’s a birthday, bachelorette, or just a “we’re hot and feel like it” kind of night, GVL Executive Limo is there for you. Luxe rides, champagne energy, and no one has to DD. Perfect for pulling up in style ...
Greenville Executive Limo Service
Such a fun way to meet new friends in Greenville!!
The Social Tee - Greenville Girls Golf Club (@_thesocialtee)
A list of places to make friends in Greenville!!
I Wanna Be Where The People Are