When the kids are away it is time for the grown-ups to play. Cocktails and dancing, dinner and karaoke, hot tubs and rock. Whatever combination you prefer (or can think of!) the Lake Hartwell area is sure to please you and that someone special. From intimate cafes to exciting dance clubs we have it all and it is waiting for you and your partner to enjoy.

If you want to park your car and walk to nightlife, you may want to consider staying in Athens, Clemson, Greenville or Anderson at exit 19A. We have listed a few of our favorite nightlife spots below.

Georgia Hartwell Region | South Carolina Clemson Region | South Carolina Anderson Region

Georgia Hartwell Region
Athens has a nice walk-able downtown with a college atmosphere. To see what bands are playing in the Athens Georgia area, pick up a “Flagpole” paper or go to: www.flagpole.com.
	Allgood Lounge 256 E. Clayton St Athens, GA 30601 www.allgoodlounge.com Mon. – Sat. noon to 2am Happy hour 5pm – 10pm 706-549-0166 Drinks only, you must be 21 or older to enter
Aromas Wine Bar 1235 South Milledge Ave Athens, GA 30605 www.aromaswinebar.com 706-208-0059 Wine, beer, cocktails, coffee, tapas and desserts	Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St. Athens, GA www.georgiatheatre.com 706-549-9918 Fire destroyed the theatre in the Summer of 2009. In the process of being rebuilt.
The Melting Point 295 E. Dougherty St Athens, GA 30601 www.meltingpointathens.com 706-254-6909 Music venue
South Carolina Clemson Region
Downtown Clemson has several shops, restaurants and has a small college town feel with lots of night life. * Denotes walkable from Abernathy Waterfront Park’s public docks on Lake Hartwell
Backstreets Pub and Deli * 102 Earl St Clemson, SC 29631 864-653-7581	Griffin’s* 864-654-5008 A new addition to downtown Clemson, we miss the Acropolis Restaurant that was located here, but Griffin’s does have a nice bar area, large beer selection and food
	The Esso Club 129 Old Greenville Hwy Clemson, SC 29631 www.theessoclub.com 864-654-5120 Popular bar in old Esso gas station
101 Keith Street Pub and Grille* 101 Keith St Clemson, SC 29631 864-654-2274 Large selection of beer, pool tables, outdoor seating	Nick’s Tavern and Deli* 107-2 Sloan Street Clemson, SC 29631 864-654-4890 Extensive deli and beer menu
TD’s 399 College Ave. Clemson, SC 29631 864-654-3656 Bar food and drinks in this sports/college bar	Tiger Town Tavern 368 College St. Clemson, SC 29631 www.tigertowntavern.com 864-654-5901 Bar food served in this really popular college bar
Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria 25 W. Washington St. (1 block off Main St.) Downtown Greenville, SC 29601 www.barleystaproom.com 864-232-3706 Hand-tossed New York style pizza, pasta and sandwiches, 200 types of beer (70 taps), casual dining in a 19th century hardware store. Downstairs is okay for kids. Upstairs they have pool tables, dart boards and more taps!
Blu Martini Downtown at College & Main Greenville, SC 29601 864-242-5743 Hip, basement level night club popular for its martinis. Not for kids.	The Blue Ridge Brewing Company 217 N. Main St. (downtown) Greenville, SC www.blueridgebrewing.com 864-232-hops Food and great beer to have there at the wooden bar, with a meal, or to go in the form of a “growler”, a half gallon glass jug. You pay for the jug once and then you can bring it back to exchange for a full one, then you just pay for the beer. Okay for kids.
Chicora Alley 608 S. Main St. Greenville, SC 29601 864-232-4100 This “hidden” upstairs restaurant and bar has a cozy atmosphere. It was recommended to us or we never would have found it. It’s easy to find with the street address. It is close to Falls Park where N. Main becomes S. Main. Older kids okay.	Connolly’s Irish Pub 24 East Court Street Greenville, SC 29601-2820 (864) 467-0300
Wild Wing Café 15 W. Washington St. Downtown Greenville, SC 29601 www.wildwingcafe.com 864-242-9453 Chain restaurant with large beer selection, wings are a favorite here, okay for kids	Greer Opry House 107 Cannon St Downtown Greer, SC www.greeropryhouse.5u.com/index 864-801-1999 Open Fri. and Sat. nights Family environment providing classic country, top 40 country, bluegrass and more on Fri. and Sat. nights so everyone can dance. No alcohol. No smoking inside. Snack bar
South Carolina Anderson Region
Anderson at Exit 19A is a busy area right off of I-85 with several chain restaurants and bars.
McGee’s Irish Pub 116 W. Orr Street (downtown) Anderson, SC 29624 www.mcgeesirishpub.com 864-261-6401 Lunch Sun. – Fri. Dinner Sun. – Sat. Fun bar, variety of beers on tap, drinks, Irish fare, like shepherd’s pie and corned beef with cabbage; they also serve steaks and seafood. There is always something going on here! If you want, they will put you on an email list to find out about their upcoming events and music.
	Ralph Hayes Toyota Block Party Thursdays, April 1-October 29, 2010 Friday-Saturday April 23-24, 2010 Friday-Saturday, September 3-4, 2010 Main Street, Downtown Anderson 6:00PM-9:00PM www.downtownanderson.com/downtown-events A weekly concert series bringing you a variety of musical entertainment.