Have you tried Southside Smokehouse & Grill? We are very fortunate in the Upstate to have so many little towns with hidden gems, sprinkled around to discover. Southside Smokehouse & Grill in Landrum, just south of the NC border is one such gem!
Chef Sarah McClure creates delicious menu items to lure diners to the smokehouse. You’ll find her husband and co-owner Robert Hall behind the bar mixing cocktails that will be the envy of all your friends on social media when you tease them with photos.
Kid to Kid Greenville has KABOOM! Want to make a sustainable impact to your local community? Check out this 2023 KABOOM Awards Clothing Shops Finalist Winner!
For nearly 30 years, Kid to Kid has been paying families to recycle their kids’ stuff. Each year, Kid to Kid stores across the country buy and sell over 2 million items. Giving a new meaning to SHOP LOCAL, money goes back into the pockets of families in the community! Families are saving millions of dollars by shopping at Kid to Kid.
Does your family love to visit botanical gardens in Greenville, SC, or are you looking for an opportunity to introduce your child to the wonders of a magical garden? There are several beautiful gardens in Greenville. Peruse our list and find the perfect botanical garden in Greenville to visit on a sunny afternoon.
Sylvan Learning of the Upstate, is focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity and inspiring a love for learning—all of which make a big impact in school and in life. You and your child don’t have to figure out school alone. Tutoring support from Sylvan’s education experts can help immensely! Less pressure on you, less frustration at home and more success in school!
Wondering what Bobby’s BBQ & Seasoning has to offer? Delicious barbecue in Fountain Inn, SC, that’s what! Learn all about Bobby’s BBQ & Seasoning right here, including some menu highlights you don’t want to miss. Seriously, we can practically taste this article.
But, wait.
You’ll also find Bobby’s BBQ on our list of Greenville’s Top 5 BBQ Places. So if you love BBQ, you’ll want to check that out, too!
When visiting Bobby’s BBQ, it doesn’t matter if it’s your first time or your 20th; you will be treated like family. Don’t believe me? How many other restaurants keep spare sets of infant clothes and diapers in both the men’s and women’s restrooms when a little guest has a blow-out?
Sarah Nelson knew if she ever owned a restaurant, she would help parents with things like that so they could enjoy a meal, even under the most stressful of situations. If you have ever been caught in a situation like that, you can appreciate the gesture. It’s just one way the Nelsons welcome diners, and why they’ve created a loyal fan base.
Photo Credit: Bobby’s BBQ
Bobby’s BBQ & Seasoning
Owners – Tay & Sarah Nelson
Do you have a kid’s menu? Yes
What are your contactless delivery options? Curbside Pick-up
Do you offer outdoor dining? Yes – Open Air, Covered, Heated
What makes your spot unique? We are a family-owned restaurant serving Texas-style barbecue. While most Carolina barbecue restaurants are known for their pulled pork and chicken, we specialize in brisket, housemade sausage, and smoked turkey breast. We love everyone who comes to the restaurant and try to make them feel at home. Everything is made from scratch, and all of our sides are adaptations of family recipes.
What Locals Have To Say About Bobby’s BBQ & Seasoning
We Love Bobby’s!!!!
Erica K.M.
The BEST local bbq is Bobby’s BBQ in Fountain Inn. Great sides, smoked turkey breast, brisket, sausages, even jackfruit for vegetarians. Community outreach by the owner. Never a bad bite!
Amy
Bobby’s BBQ. The brisket is insane! The turkey is so tender. The sides are ridiculous.
Looking for a great burger in Spartanburg, SC? Spring has sprung, and nothing screams outdoor dining like a juicy burger and fries! Searching for a great burger in Spartanburg just got easier with our list of places to grab a cheeseburger with the family.
Need something to do inside with a toddler or baby in Greenville, SC? Well, the big kids are back in school again, and, let’s face it, the little ones need to be entertained (and sometimes just worn out). How about an indoor play area perfect for the toddler crowd?
We’re lucky to live in a great city where there are plenty of places to head to when you have to get out of the house but a park isn’t an option.
Here’s a list of some great indoor play places for babies and toddlers in Greenville, SC.
Are you looking for places to enjoy live music in Greenville? Here you will find several spots where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy music. We can thank our contributor Andrea Beam for this great list of places in Greenville and nearby communities that offer live music while you dine!
One of my favorite things to do is to enjoy live music… it doesn’t matter if I’m eating out or shopping, the whole experience is made better with live music in the background. And when the temperatures pick back up, there’s nothing quite like enjoying local, live music outside. Here’s a list of my favorite local places to sip on a drink and eat delicious food while listening to live music. Take out your pen and pad: You’ll want to write these down!
Thomas Creek offers both indoor and outdoor seating spaces with a wide variety of brews on tap, plus a few wine and cider options as well. They have live music on select dates in the brewery. The dates and times will vary, but follow Thomas Creek on Facebook to see what’s happening and when. Then head to the brewery to enjoy some wings and small plate bites with locally-crafted beer with a side of live music.
Fireforge Crafted Beer
Located in downtown Greenville, Fireforge Crafted Beer’s events calendar features live music on Friday and Saturday nights, usually starting around 7 pm. They occasionally have live music during the week as well! Grab a bite to eat and enjoy their locally-brewed beer while tapping your toes!
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack
You can enjoy delicious Nashville-style hot chicken along with acoustic musical performances at Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack The shop is located at 420 Laurens Road in Greenville, and will have music this spring and summer with their Wings and Strings series. Music will be each Wednesday night from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. You can find a full list of upcoming musical performances on the Rocky’s Wings and Strings website.
Gather GVL
Located near Fluor Field, Gather GVL is an outdoor food hall built out of shipping containers. The food and beverage vendors at Gather GVL promise something yummy for everyone. At the heart of this colorful and kid-friendly outdoor space is a stage on which you can regularly find a local troubadour doing their thing. Their event calendar regularly features live music, especially on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Be sure to read our review of Gather GVL before you pop over there.
Smiley’s Acoustic Café
Smiley’s Acoustic Café is located at 111 Augusta Street in Greenville. They are open Monday through Sunday from 4 pm- 2 am. It’s a great place to grab a burger and fries. The cafe offers live music 7 days a week!
Southern Culture Kitchen
One of Greenville’s favorite brunch spots, Southern Culture Kitchen is a great venue for a filling meal and some good jams. Check out their Instagram or Facebook to stay abreast of their entertainment schedule, which includes brunch and dinner shows.
Wandering Bard Meadery
One of the newest tenants at Hampton Station is Wandering Bard Meadery. Wandering Bard serves up a variety of their own award-winning meads (think “honey wine”) and also offers a menu of snacks, soups, charcuterie, paninis, and some kid-friendly foods. In addition to mead, they also serve a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Check out their event calendar to see who’s hitting the stage.
13 Stripes Brewery
Located at the Taylors Mill, 13 Stripes Brewery always has something fun going on. The brewery regularly has live music, and even has a special Hymns & Hops series on select Sundays. Check out their Facebook to see special live music events.
Chicora Alley
Chicora Alley has delicious food, and often pairs the meal with live music. Musicians that frequent Chicora offer funk, rock, acoustic, jam band, jazz, Caribbean fusion, and just excellent music that you can dance to! Chicora has two locations, one in Downtown Greenville near Falls Park, and one in Travelers Rest.
The Velo Fellow
If you are looking for a unique selection of music, while enjoying brunch, lunch, or dinner, then The Velo Fellow is where to go! With funk fusion, progressive funk, party punk, swamp rock, and tons of eclectic genres taking over the back room, The Velo Fellow has it all. You can follow their event page for updates on upcoming live music in Greenville.
The Radio Room
The Radio Room may be known to many as a small, local music venue, but they also have a pretty delicious menu full of yummy sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, appetizers, and signature drinks. The venue is an excellent choice is you’re looking to see live music, but also maybe need a little bite to eat during the concert. Their event calendar is loaded with live music coming to Greenville in addition to special events and trivia nights.
Live Music in Spartanburg, SC
Ciclops Cideri and Brewery
Ciclops Cyderi and Brewery in the heart of Spartanburg regularly features live music and trivia. Plus they’ve got their tasty signature brews and bites!
Fr8yard
Also in downtown Spartanburg, Fr8yard is an outdoor biergarten built from repurposed shipping containers. They regularly welcome regional acts to their stage. Bonus: Their menu sounds like the perfect pairing to live music and tasty beverages!
New Groove Artisan Brewery
Just 30 minutes from Greenville, Boiling Spring’s New Groove Artisan Brewery serves pub fare and includes a menu “for the groovy kids.” Beverages include their beer, as well as specialty crafted sodas. To keep up with their live music schedule, follow their Facebook or Instagram pages.
Live Music in Fountain Inn, SC
Fountain Inn has expanded quickly! With that growth comes a lot of great restaurants and breweries, many of which offer special events and live music. Check out some of the best places to enjoy live music in Fountain Inn.
Fountain Inn Taproom
The Fountain Inn Taproom offers a variety of events throughout the year, including live music. They have a wide selection of beer and wine to go along with your food, which include snacking items like paninis, bratwurst, pretzels, and nachos.
Live Music in Travelers Rest, SC
You guys know I have an undying love for the growing town of Greenville, but Travelers Rest continues to impress me. My son and I spent an entire afternoon walking the streets. I felt like we were on the set of Gilmore Girls. Who knew peace and tranquility was only a seven minute drive from my house. These Travelers Rest venues offer live music, I encourage you to keep your eyes on their event calendars to find out when live music returns to these neat spots.
The Whistle Stop
It’s no secret The Whistle Stop at The American Cafe is is one of my favorite destinations, but what’s even better than their menu is the rooftop dining area. Yes, you heard that right – eating dinner on the roof! Throw in a live band and you have the perfect spring evening. Check their web site and/or Facebook page to see who is hitting the stage!
Chicora Alley Firehouse
Chicora Alley Firehouse, the restaurants second location, is an excellent way to grab a delicious meal while listening to live music. They regularly offer a musical mixture of acoustic, funk, Caribbean Fusion, jam band, and various genres to enjoy. The location is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Upcountry Provisions
Upcountry Provisions will often serenade you on a Friday night. Check their website for a calendar of events. UP is open each week Monday through Saturday from 7:30 am – 7 pm. Mmmm, you really need to try their baked goodies! If you’re like me and trying NOT to give in to your sweet tooth, they serve up a yummy lunch and dinner menu as well.
With the continued growth of the restaurant, bar, and brewery scene in the Upstate, I’ve brushed the surface of places around town to enjoy live music while grabbing a bite to eat or perusing the stacks. However, my son would probably like to eat dinner so I had to stop at some point. As always, we’d love to hear from you if you have anything to add.
It looks like I’ve planned quite a few weekends for you!
You can thank me later.
What live music venue would you like to add to our list?
This article was originally written by Andrea Beam and has been updated by the Kidding Around Team.
Cherry Orchard Pediatric Dentistry‘s mission is to make you and your family smile. From the very first moment you walk through their doors, your child will learn to love taking care of their oral health and feel safe and comfortable during their visit.
The Cherry Orchard team builds a relationship with your child at their individual pace, using songs, games, and kid-friendly terminology to create a fun and relaxing experience. As a parent or guardian, you stay informed of your child’s dental health, treatment recommendations, future appointments, and more, so you know what to expect. Cherry Orchard truly takes a team approach in everything they do and treat everyone like family.
Greer, SC is the perfect place to live and work. Straddled between Spartanburg and Greenville, residents of Greer have the best of both counties right at their fingertips, plus all the things Greer has to offer! Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this city has a great downtown area, plus loads of unique restaurants, parks, and things to do.
You can explore Greer and walk beneath the glowing lights on Trade Street, grab some ice cream and stroll through Greer City Park in the heart of Downtown Greer, visit the surrounding area to enjoy some disc golf at local parks like Kids Planet, or travel north to enjoy some gorgeous views of the foothills. There are so many things to do in Greer, SC!
In this article, we’re taking you through Downtown Greer and beyond to show you why Greer, South Carolina is an amazing place to be!
