Category: Lifestyle

It’s a Celebration of Good Beer and Good People.

    A few years ago, the City of Hartsville started to boom. New businesses brought new opportunities and Hartsville became a place where people wanted to plant their roots. After enjoying a few craft beers during a brainstorming session with Mayor Mel Pennington, the Wholesale Wine and Spirits team realized there was a void in the area for craft beer for the changing Hartsville population. The idea for Bottle and Tap came along. Shortly after, the guys at West Oil Company brought the vision to life. Fortunately, they had a unique location positioned adjacent to the Shell station on South 5th Street in Hartsville where they could create a quality environment that catered to the craft beer customer with both retail and on-premise products. Bottle & Tap was opened by West Oil Company in June of 2015 under the guidance of its Wholesale Wine & Spirits Division. 

    The craft beer venture started off by primarily providing packaged products and growlers for take home consumption, but over time the atmosphere seemed to win over the hearts of regulars as it slowly became a place they wanted to stay a while. The business continued to thrive and expand. Today, their concept is simple and is something craft beer drinkers needed in Hartsville for a long time… an inviting atmosphere to explore the world of craft beer with good company, all under one roof.

    You can join them at the bar where you can find a draft station with twelve rotating taps of some of the most unique beer available in the area. You can even sample the freshly poured beer on tap before you order. At Bottle and Tap you can grab a pint or flight to enjoy on-premise, or if you stumble on something you love, you can order a growler to-go to enjoy later at home. They maintain over 100 unique packaged craft beers, and you can try out a single bottle from the cooler, which is stocked with 75 options to choose from. You can even customize your selection with a “mix and match” six pack from the cooler, or any size pack for that matter! They also keep a small selection of wine and cider for the non-craft beer consumer and free popcorn with several flavor topping options, which is known to be a serious crowd-pleaser! Their top-notch hospitality doesn’t end there. They will gladly look into bringing in special order beer for customers that they cannot find within the area.   

    To top it off, they offer happy hour every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 4-7 p.m. featuring discounted draft beer and the famous Hartsville Markette donut holes. (You have to try these local bites!) They host Tap Takeover events inviting local brewery representatives as their beers are featured on tap. Customers are able to try the beer and discuss them on the spot with the people that make them. Food Truck Fridays are also a popular end of the week event. Their newly renovated modern patio features a 60″ television, outdoor speakers and patio lighting creating a relaxing atmosphere. Their interior space includes cozy couches, ample table top seating, music, and two 50″ TVs, with sports on regularly, especially college football!

    There is truly something charming and endearing about a small shop attached to a gas station and the experience they are able to provide. When you visit, be prepared to be overwhelmingly pleased with all the available options, talk beer with the friendly staff, and meet some new folks. Bottle and Tap is more than just a bottle shop, more than a craft beer bar, but is a celebration of beer and good people.

Bottle and Tap is happy to offer their establishment as a place for parties and events. They can also provide full kegs for off-site events. For more information about upcoming events, follow them on Facebook at @BottleandTapSC.

621 S. 5th St. Hartsville | 843-309-9522

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