Ahead of Father's Day on Sunday, we thought we'd put together a list of places in Aiken to take your Dad out for a drink this weekend. Whether he's into microbrews or top shelf liquor, there is sure to be a place in Aiken that he'll enjoy.
Aiken Brewing Company
Location: 140 Laurens St SW, Aiken, SC 29801
Hours: Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday: 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.
A restaurant and a brewery, they have a consistent lineup of microbrews that are present year-round, but many that change weekly. They even have a live beer board on there website that shows the weeks specials.
Whiskey Alley
Location: 227 The Alley SW, Aiken, SC 29801
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Specializing in high-end whiskeys and bourbons, Whiskey Alley also has wine, beer, other spirits, and according to their website, "upscale bar food with a souther twist."
The Alley Downtown Taproom
Location: 214 The Alley SW, Aiken, SC 29801
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday: 12 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
With 48 kinds of craft beer on tap, The Alley Downtown Taproom is unique in that you can pay by the ounce, or by the pint. While it doesn't serve food, it features a BYOF, or Bring Your Own Food policy, in which you can bring takeout in and eat it while enjoying your beer.
Playoffs Sports Bar & Grill
Location: 205 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday - Sunday: 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Probably the go-to place in Aiken if you'd like to have a drink while enjoying watching sports, Playoffs often features live music.
Trio Bar & Kitchen
Location: 222 The Alley SW, Aiken, SC 29801
Hours: Sunday - Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday - Friday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., open bar until 12 a.m.
Called Trio because of the owners insistence upon great food, amazing service, and a unique atmosphere, Trio is locally owned and operated in downtown Aiken. It features a wrap around bar, as well as booth seating and an enclosed patio.