Smileys on the Roxx
Known For
- •Angus burger with bacon
- •Teriyaki wings
- •Tater tots
- •Margarita and sangria
Insider Tips
Best Time
Arrive early on popular nights; Wednesday for live band karaoke and Thursday upstairs for salsa class then social dancing; two nightly sets mean early or late options.
Ideal For
Pro Tip
Check the posted music calendar and get there early—popular shows fill the room; head upstairs for Latin dance nights and closer stage views for bands.
Smileys on the Roxx is a downtown Greenville institution where beer, loud guitars and a well-worn dance floor collide. The room is compact and honest: low ceilings, scruffy posters, an upstairs wooden floor that rattles under salsa boots. Live music runs nightly in two sets so the place works for early diners and night owls alike; Wednesdays are live band karaoke and Thursdays turn upstairs into a sweaty Latin dance social after a short lesson. The menu is unapologetically simple—Angus burger with bacon, teriyaki wings and tater tots that command loyalty—paired with strong margaritas and sangria. Owners and regular performers move through the crowd like hosts at a backyard party and the staff remembers names. Locals treat it like Cheers and visitors get the best of Greenville’s grassroots music scene here: sweaty, social, slightly rough around the edges and utterly welcoming. It’s the kind of bar where musicians, salsa dancers and ordinary night-drinkers share the same sticky table and leave smiling.
Price Level
$$
Website
www.smileysroxx.comContact
+1 864-351-0541
Hours
- Monday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Thursday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Drifter Insights
Major destination with tourist appeal
Popular with couples
Popular With
Tourist Awareness
TripAdvisor: #20 of 38 Nightlife in Greenville