When the highly-anticipated Swordfish Cocktail Club announced that they were opening earlier this month, we knew we had to get on the books to try it out.

Their downtown space has been in the works for several years – but before the brick + mortar, the owners were known for hosting Thursday cocktail nights in a secret location.

Swordfish Cocktail Club has maintained an air of mystery – with little information posted online about their offerings. We won’t give everything away, but here’s a taste of how to #TryThis at Swordfish Cocktail Club.

Swordfish Cocktail Club | Photo by Ashley Leihy

Swordfish Cocktail Club | Photo by

Experience:

Swordfish Cocktail Club, 220 E Coffee St.

Swordfish Cocktail Club is housed in a relatively unsuspecting building in the heart of downtown. There’s minimal signage, but step inside and you’re transported to a high-end cocktail club specializing in pre-prohibition style drinks.

What we tried:

Sarah

○ French 75 | $11
This aromatic cocktail is made with gin, champagne, lemon juice, simple syrup + a twisted lemon peel. DYK this drink was named for a French field artillery gun used in World War I?

○ Charcuterie Petite | $8
The spread of cured meat, cheese, pickles + mustard with Field & Stone sourdough was perfect for two to share.

Grace

○ Gimlet | $10
A light + refreshing drink made with gin and house lime cordial – an ideal after-work cocktail.

○ Forest Mushroom Toast | $11
Three pieces of toast topped with mushrooms, caramelized onions, Parmigiano Reggiano + more.

What they recommend for a first time guest:

Start with the Preface menu (a smaller starter menu – hence the name) and order the Tiny Bubbles along with some Bread & Brandy Butter. Follow it up with the roasted Marrow Bone paired with the “Navy Strength Gin” Martini. For dessert, they recommend the Bittered Truffles + a pour of chilled Green Chartreuse.

Marrow Bone and a Martini | Photo by Ashley Leihy

Don’t miss:

When you walk into Swordfish Cocktail Club, you’ll notice the reflective copper bar, the dark trim + furnishings, and an elegant, fully stocked bar shelves. The space is beautiful – but what makes it really unique is the fact that the owners built nearly everything in the bar. Make sure to ask them about it when you stop in.

Need-to-know:

Walk-ins are welcome (if there’s room) but reservations are recommended. You can call directly or text to reserve a seat.

What we’re still talking about:

The elusive membership program. There is one – but we don’t know much more than that. When we asked about the program, we were simply told, “All I can say is membership does exist.”

Swordfish Cocktail Club is an exciting addition to Greenville’s cocktail scene. Be sure to let us know if you #TryThis.

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