It is formally a member's only establishment, but that's only a formality; they let us sign in and served us as guests without any issue. It's a great place to drink cheap beer or pretty much any other kind of drink you might want, shoot pool, and like the Bobarosa Saloon in Tennessee, you can camp or rent a cabin if you want to stay over.
I can see why you might if you didn't live up here, as it's on a great road in amongst quite a bit of good riding country. SC 28 goes south to Walhalla where it picks up SC 11, a good road for riding below the mountains and looking up at them until you decide to try the ascent; or you can take SC 28 north to Highlands, NC, or to Cashiers, NC if you take the split at SC 107. This would be a good place to base a weekend of exploring the region on the back of a bike.
Parking for bikes along the front as well as the side.
Walhalla's museums house many Confederate relics, so it's no surprise to find the local biker bar flying the Rebel flag. Note, however, that it is in the subordinate position to the American flag, as is usual among those who fly it for reasons of heritage.
I liked the poker-themed lamp, but the picture didn't come out well. Lots of inked-up dollar bills stapled from the ceiling and other places, as is common in the best dive bars. The TV was playing Turner Classic Movies, which seemed to be doing a film noir weekend.
A very reasonable selection of drinks are available.
Recommended.
I believe it was me who asked if you had ever stopped by the Last Chance. I haven't been there in quite a while since I don't work up in the Cashiers area anymore. I do my drinking at the country club now.
ReplyDeleteUnless they've changed, they are only open four days a week.... Thursday through Sunday. Bill and Sheila are great people.
That makes sense, Mike. I had a good time. I’ll probably go back and get a membership, since it’s only maybe an hour and a half away.
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