The Press Room

I searched on Google for great cocktail spots nearby, and this place came up, it did not disappoint. The bartender was incredibly knowledgeable and recommended a whiskey drink, thoughtfully explaining the flavor notes in the whiskey. I started with a dessert paired with a cocktail called Fan Club, then transitioned into the whiskey afterward. This cozy gem is tucked away on the second floor of the AC Hotel. I sat at the bar and really enjoyed watching the bartender craft each drink with skill and attention to detail. Highly recommend checking this spot out!

The Press Room is one of my favorite spots in town. We love the speakeasy vibe and the drinks are always great. I find most places serving craft cocktails to only have 1-2 actually tasty drinks, but The Press Room menu is legitimately full of well-crafted and delicious drinks. The menu does rotate seasonally. They do have a small plates menu as well, and we’ve only had good food there! Most recently I had the Lobster Toast and French Onion soup. The French Onion soup was *chefs kiss* delightful. And honestly a shareable portion. It is a very small bar and often busy on the weekends, so that’s worth keeping in mind! Love the drinks, love the vibes. Everything is reasonably priced. It is a lounge setup with comfy seating and only 4 bar seats

We had the BEST experience at The Press Room! The atmosphere was comfortable and personable, very different than the loud bars around town. Alex was phenomenal, knowledgeable and knew exactly what we wanted. My wife doesn’t drink and he made her a mocktail that was outstanding based on her taste profile. We’ll be back here!

The atmosphere at this joint was very laid back. They paid a lot of attention to detail. Alex , our bartender was great! He was a true craftsman. Everyone here made us feel welcome. I’d deff come back in the future…I already can’t wait!

Alex was hands-down one of the best bartenders I’ve ever had. From the moment we sat down, he was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely made the experience better. His drink recommendations were spot-on, everything was made perfectly, and he kept the energy fun while still being incredibly professional. You can tell he takes pride in what he does. If you’re lucky enough to have Alex behind the bar, you’re in for a great night. Can’t recommend him enough.

Press Room is a great speakeasy style venue with a really nice atmosphere and just the right balance of cozy and lively. The space feels intimate without being cramped, which made it perfect for a small company event. The layout works well for mingling and conversation, and the overall vibe made the night feel special and well put together. Staff were friendly and the service kept things running smoothly. It is an excellent choice if you are planning a smaller private gathering or team event and want something stylish but comfortable.

Kate helped us and she was awesome! We got two cocktails and the shrimp cocktail and it was $60 post tax, pre-tip. The food was good, priced for a lounge environment so maybe a little overpriced but it was good. The drink cocktails were great! We got the KFC(I really don't recommend eating the garnish lol) but it was sweet and spicy and my husband got the strawberry Fields and he really liked it! Slightly sour slightly sweet and not overly strawberry-y. Atmosphere is great, had 3ish spots for groups of 4-7 and a bit of private tables. It's a small space but really cute! I highly recommend 💜

I attended the Cazadores espresso martini event with 7 friends for a Christmas celebration. Rude management - 2 of us arrived early and grabbed 2 small tables so we could all sit together ( a couch on one side). When our entire party had arrived we were told by the bar manager we were not allowed to sit together since there would be food on small plates and she couldn’t allow us? If we didn’t mind squeezing, why did she care? We asked more than once and were told no. 2 of our party had to sit at a different table with their backs to us all night. Poor timing and service - The event started at 6:30 and was going to have 4 small courses. By the time the Cazadores rep spoke and 17 people got in line to make the espresso martinis, it was after 7:30 before the first few shrimp showed up? Tequila tasting on an empty stomach. Ugh!! The fried green tomatoes and beef cheeks were ice cold since they had to come down from Juniper’s kitchen. Liquor review - The Cazadores blanco was like sniffing rubbing alcohol, the reposado not much better, the agave was palatable. While in line to make espresso martinis they ran out of the agave because everyone used it as it was the only palatable one. The bartender would not allow us to substitute for another kind of liquor. I paid the same $75 everyone else did! Summary - There are so many amazing, delicious, accommodating places to dine and drink in Greenville, I would not go back to The Press Room.