We hosted a Welcome Dinner at Swanson's Warehouse the night before our wedding. We wanted this type…read moreof event in place of a more formal rehearsal dinner, because we wanted the all of our wedding invitees to get two nights together to eat, drink, and celebrate--Swanson's was a perfect spot! The contact at Swanson's was easy to work with. The event was affordable and casual yet intimate. We picked the caterer. We hosted this event on December 30th so the colorful string lights felt perfectly festive! And the signs of Greenville's past covering the walls were fun for the Greenville natives--it took them back! (Photographer: Julia Madden Sears)

Hipster much? It's pretty cool in here, though. They have a good sound, since it's basically one…read moreroom. There is canned beer of varying prices (starting with some $1 beer, including the classic PBR) up to fancier craft beer ($3, $5, or $7) and you can pay with a card. They don't have food but their very salty popcorn is free. Inside, walls are covered in "vintage" local signs, making for some good conversation pieces. There are a couple booths on the wall, but it's mostly standing room unless you borrow a camping chair. Outside it looks liike to you're walking into a garage, but it does look like they have parking (wish I saw it before paying at the lot around the corner. It's a cute, simple little venue, and the band we saw was fantastic! I'd come back dependIng on the band.

This is a nice event space, but improvements are needed. The layout is nice downstairs with an…read moreindoor air conditioned area, a patio, and then a grassy space down the steps. With the Edison bulbs strung overhead, a wedding here would be very nice but be sure to ask about how long and how loud you can play music. There are clear garage doors that separate the indoor space from the covered patio area. They can't be opened without a city permit, so if you want to use them you'll need to look into this. The bathrooms are large. There is no refrigerator, but there is what I think was a warming cart, a sink, shelves, and a rolling cart in the kitchen area. Parking is tight. When we arrived, the tables inside and out as well as the chairs were covered with pollen. They don't provide any cleaning supplies so we had to get our own and do the cleaning ourselves. When we viewed the property the day before, I thought for sure everything would have been cleaned as part of the price. Wrong! As we were cleaning the chairs they also had grease buildup so they hadn't been cleaned/sanitized in a while. We actually needed more tables but didn't find out until later that there were plenty of them in the upstairs area. The worst part of the evening was the person on duty. He was visibly unhappy to be there and unfriendly. He would only look at us but not speak. When my husband asked about trash bags (you might want to bring those, too) he threw a couple of them his way. As we were cleaning up, I apologized for the delay and he didn't even look at me. And then as we were leaving and I asked if we had gotten everything, he nodded and slammed the gate in our face. We were dumbfounded. I hope the owners realize this doesn't make for good business. I don't like leaving mediocre reviews unless they are deserved, and this one was.

Modeling at Greenville Fashion Week powered by THE SOCIETY…read more Designer // Jon Pierce Fashions Photographer // Scott Thomason Photos Models // Leslie Hickum, Ryan Moore, Kathleen Greyhame, Kelly Calhoun Hmua // Anne Stock Gallagher, Jessica Pasqualicchio, Sheri Gaffney, Kaplan Michelle, Jessi Hambi Location // The Rutherford, Greenville, SC

This venue does a lot of false advertising on their website. Our function was planned from a…read moredistance and we could not see this venue in person. We were trying to plan a beautiful wedding for a military couple stationed in Japan. His family is from Greenville area. There were to be between 100-120 guest. The venue manager said the venue would hold 150 easily with no issues, as stated on the website. This is completely incorrect. The venue only has 10 sixty inch round tables for guests to be seated at and those tables only hold 8 comfortably. It seemed once they had a deposit then things started to change. The venue only had 50 chairs and we would have to rent an additional 60 as an extra charge. The entire function was cramped. We had 111 people confirmed and 6 no showed. So with 111 confirmed we had to have an 11th table that they did not have. They charged us to rent that extra table and chairs too. The venue was too small and should change their website. Another mis-truth on the website is that you have several choices of vendors. This is not true either, we were told that the caterer Southern way has exclusivity. They were more expensive than others we got menus from, so that was disappointing. The manager, Steve was rude and condescending at most times. Communication was difficult. On the day of set up, he used our muscle to help put together an Arbor that we had to pay $150 to rent for 30 mins. That's unbelievable to me that he has no employees to help him and that it wasn't included in the venue since it was in their photos online. It seemed there was an extra charge for many things, such as tablecloths. We were also charged for a security guard that was never there. At the end of the function, we had to tear it down and take the trash to the dumpster a block away. Really? Why would you rent a place that is this disorganized and includes nothing. It was a HUGE disappointment! Spend your money elsewhere. Ask lots of questions before you sign a contract. I believe this military couple was taken advantage of at contract signing because of the lies they were told. The Upper Room Greenville should be ashamed of themselves.

What a wonderful event space right off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Greenville!!! Exposed…read morebrick walls with tons of windows, beautiful hardwood floors, awesome bathrooms and tons of character. Plus one of the coolest rooftop spaces I have seen in Downtown Greenville!!! I can't believe this space is available to rent for private parties. Also, there is plenty of convenient parking close to the venue and the owners are FANTASTIC. A+++ experience, highly recommended

The ladies were decorating for Christmas but they said we could look around. One was kind enough to…read moregive us a quick tour to give us some history. Very cool

Great Tour!! and beautiful house and garden. Super friendly volunteers…read more If you love old homes, worth a stop.

I enjoyed this fabulous venue- rooftop this past weekend, while enjoying the Michelin Experience…read moreDinner in Greenville. Great city views, well decorated, rooftop was definitely the highlight of the evening! Great service, parking lots available near venue, street parking, church will charge you a fee. We had no issues parking free on the street after 6pm. I would highly recommend Avenue for any group events. Great experience.... I highly recommend this venue!! Dani approved..

This is a really great event space: right in the midst of downtown and new(ish), with great views…read moreand a great outdoor space overlooking S. Main Street.

The venue is absolutely gorgeous - one of a kind feel for Greenville! Their staff went above and…read morebeyond to ensure that our family had an incredible event! I would highly recommend!

We just had my daughters wedding reception at Revel. We couldn't have asked for better folks to…read morework with! Absolutely a perfect night! Our guests have had nothing but positive things to say about the venue! Thank you!! Margarette Carter

The Wyche Pavillion on Main Street in Greenville is a beautiful and historic space that overlooks…read morethe river and is perfect for pictures and walking around in and enjoying. I like the building and the arched windows and the way that everything looks from the inside and outside. It is well worth a visit to check out and enjoy.

A beautiful park with Reedy River waterfalls, right in downtown Greenville South Carolina. There is…read morealot of walking areas:quiet green natural areas to sit and relax. Plenty of photographic areas for memories. There is many eating places near by if you want to grab lunch or dinner. Overall a very tranquil vibe in the center city.

Spending time along the Reedy River in Greenville is such a special experience. There are several…read morebeautiful spots to sit and relax, especially near the Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville, and the bridge is a wonderful place to stroll while enjoying the soothing sound of the river and waterfall. What makes it even more meaningful is the history behind it. Beginning in the late 1700s, water-powered industries clustered along the Reedy River, including trading posts, grist and corn mills, a sawmill, an ironworks, the Gower, Cox and Markley Coach Factory, a paper-making factory, and an armory. A century later, textile and apparel mills were established along its banks. Unfortunately, the mills discharged waste and excess dyes into the river, and the Reedy began to suffer from the spoils of progress. By the mid-20th century, downtown Greenville's stretch of the river was so severely polluted by upstream textile mills that the once pristine and popular falls became desolate and unsafe. Seeing how beautiful and vibrant the area is today makes you truly appreciate the restoration and revitalization efforts. It's peaceful, scenic, and rich with history -- definitely a must-visit when you're in Greenville. Cheers!

Great location. Very clean. Hotel is VERY loud with thin walls and late night partiers . Be sure…read moreto bring your earplugs. Highlight of the trip was the desk clerk, Caleb who handled a couple of minor issues for us and had a great personality and attitude. Would stay there again.

We checked into the AC Hotel in Greenville today after driving six and a half hours. Upon entering…read moreour room, we noticed a portable air-conditioning unit or fan. We initially assumed it had been provided for additional comfort. However, after returning from dinner, we found the room at 78 degrees, even though we had set the unit to 68. When we contacted the front desk, we learned that the room's air-conditioning system was not working. The woman at the front desk was very kind and understanding, and our frustration is not directed toward her. Rather, we are extremely disappointed that the hotel assigned us a room without functioning air conditioning and did not disclose this before we checked in. Had we been informed, we would not have accepted the room--particularly on a hot summer day in the South. We understand that mechanical problems occur, and we have no objection to paying a fair price for a quality hotel room. What is unacceptable is placing guests in a room with a known problem without notifying them beforehand. Providing a portable unit without explanation made the situation feel concealed rather than honestly addressed. As a Bonvoy member, I expected greater transparency and better treatment. If you are planning to stay at the Greenville property, make sure everything in your room--especially the air conditioning--is working properly before you settle in. This was not cool at all, literally or figuratively.

Staying at aloft and found our bartender Brandan to be fantastic!!! Super sweet - attentive and so…read morehelpful to give suggestions. Happy hour was great !!

This is a hotel bar, that in mind, the prices are ridiculous... not in a good way. The staff is…read moreamazing, the drinks are ok, but 18 dollars for one not top shelf beverage because you are a hotel is just shady.... At,o sphere, is pretty decent, there's a patio, pool table and other business travelers bitching about the costs of goods.. The food is eeehhhhh.... I had wings which were not crispy, had decent flavor but at the end of the day, I was the only person that ordered food in the 3 hours I was there... could be a sign, for overpriced and lackluster menu