Downtown Stories

Aug Smith Building Enjoying Second Act After Historic Start

The Aug W. Smith Building   Several dozen Spartans, along with Spartanburg Methodist College’s downtown space and a popular coffee shop now call it home, but […]

Happy Hour Deals and Drinks in Downtown Spartanburg

Downtown Spartanburg is full of restaurants and bars offering happy hour deals to counteract up those work-day blues. Whether it’s a cocktail after slipping out of work early or grabbing a locally-brewed beer right after the clock strikes 5 p.m., happy hours can be the perfect way to unwind, or a good networking opportunity.

Smallcakes Hopes to Help Diversify Downtown’s Business Community

After preaching in Alabama, Cherella and Thomas Lee stopped at a Smallcakes, eager for a sweet treat after dinner. They fell in love with the business’ […]

Mezcal Using Cinco de Mayo to Bring Multi-Cultural Party to Downtown Spartanburg

After a successful first year, Janneth and Isloro Tamayo, owners of Mezcal Taberna Mexicana in Downtown Spartanburg are again bringing a multi-cultural party to downtown in celebration of Cinco de Mayo.

Delaney’s Pub: Downtown Staple Showcasing Shenanigans

Early-March is a busy time for the folks at Delaney’s Pub in Downtown Spartanburg. St. Patrick’s Day looms large over the Irish pub and restaurant. Over the past couple of years, Delaney’s has stepped their game up, starting Shenanigans on the Square, a full-day event featuring live music, drink and food specials and special attractions for kids and families.

Kindred Spirits: A Marketplace of Everything Handmade and One of a Kind

Maybe the most instantly-recognizable storefront in Downtown Spartanburg is designed to catch the eye and entice shoppers inside. There, they’ll find art – in various forms […]