Whiskey Alley

4.7

579 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Innovative
Great for outdoor dining
Romantic

A laid-back destination located in heart of downtown Aiken, Whiskey Alley specializes in high-end whiskey, and serves wine, beer, and other spirits. Come enjoy upscale bar food with a southern twist from Chef Chad Jajczyk and specialty drinks served up by our bartender “Chunky”. Whether you’re dressed in your Sunday’s best or in your comfort clothes, Whiskey Alley has a table waiting for you.

Do to the small size of the restaurant, we recommend having parties no larger than 10. If you are looking to book an event with a larger attendance, please contact the restaurant, so that we can plan accordingly.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Tapas / Small Plates, Bistro
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(803) 226-0579
Website
http://www.whiskeyalley.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chad Jajczyk
Private party facilities
We enjoy hosting private events and parties, and take the time and effort to coordinate such events so that we may cater to all of your needs. For any event for more than 10 people, please contact the restaurant via email or phone, so that we can plan in advance, discuss menu options, and provide you with the best experience.

Location
227 The Alley, Aiken, SC 29801
Neighborhood
Aiken
Parking details
Downtown Aiken has plenty of parking on Laurens Street, Newberry Street, Park Avenue, and Richland Avenue. From there it is a short work down the Alley.
Public transit
You can park anywhere in the downtown area and get a free shuttle to the Alley and back to your vehicle. Text "freeload" to 555-888 for your free ride.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Beef Tenderloin Tartare$12.00
Stone Ground Mustard, Farm Egg Yolk, House Potato Chips
Charred Spanish Octopus$14.00
Olive Oil Potato Puree, Spanish Paprika
Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts$10.00
Cauliflower, Capers, Golden Raisins, Lemon Tahini Vinaigrette
Vegetable Plate$15.00
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Seasoned Whipped Goat Cheese, Charred Chili Honey, Roasted Pistachios
Cheese Board$16.00
Assorted Cheeses (3) and their Accoutrements with Toasted Bread
Charcuterie Platter$18.00
Rotating House Cured Meats, Assorted Pickles, Seasonal Chutney, House Bread
Sloppy Joe "Poutine"$10.00
Hand Cut Fries, Sloppy Joe Sauce, Mozzarella
Pork Rinds$6.00
Giggity Giggity Sauce
Daily Devil$6.00
Rotating Deviled Egg Concoctions

Entrees

House Ricotta Gnocchi$18.00
Grilled Escarole, Spinach, Housemade Fennel/Basil Sausage, Parmesan Cream
Grilled Filet Medallions$30.00
Blue Cheese Sauce, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Veggies
- Petite Portion$21.00
Royale with Cheese-Burger$13.00
Hand Formed Angus Beef Patty, American Cheese, Potato Bun, Pickles, Lettuce, Magic Sauce
Fish and Chips$16.00
Crispy Atlantic Haddock, Hand Cut Fries, House Remoulade, Coleslaw

Salads & Pickles

Roasted Beet Salad$10.00
Mixed Greens, Fresh Citrus, Candied Almonds, Goat Cheese, Brown Butter Maple Vinaigrette
Bibb Lettuce Salad$11.00
Buttermilk Dressing, Gorgonzola, House Bacon, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomato, Croutons, Snipped Herbs
Pickle Sampler$8.00
Rotation of Homemade Pickles

Desserts

Chocolate Whiskey Bread Pudding$8.00
Dark Chocolate Creme Anglaise, Crumb Topping
Sticky Date Cake$8.00
Warm Brown Butter Caramel Sauce
Tiramisu$8.00
Espresso, Kahlua, Chocolate Shavings

Spirits

Conversation Starters

Curve Street Sour$11.00
Buffalo Trace Benchmark No. 8. Lemon, Local Honey Syrup, Egg White, Red Wine
Old Fashioned$11.00
Four Roses Bourbon, Sugar, Angostura, Preserved Orange
French '75$11.00
New Amsterdam Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Lime, Prosecco
Donkey Stable$10.00
Luksusowa Vodka, Ginger Syrup, Soda, Lime

Real Talk

But I Want Now$11.00
Bacardi Anejo, Honey Syrup, Prosecco, Lime
I Really Do Have a Time Machine$11.00
Redemption Rye, Pedro Ximenez Sherry, Coca-Cola Cherries
"Good" Cop$14.00
Red Breast 12, St Germain, Orange Bitters, Expressed Orange, Islay Rinse
Mezcal-Rita$12.00
Mezcal, Jalapeno Dram, Lime, Sugar

What 579 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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579 Reviews

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MICharleston
Western NC
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The drinks and fois gras appetizer were delicious! The entrees were less than. I ordered Snapper w/risotto which was like glue, and the fish was over cooked to my liking. My fault really- rarely is risotto done well. Spouse ordered the Beef Stroganoff which was very bland and the “ribeye” steak was so chewy he couldn’t eat it. It Looked delicious, it just wasn’t. That said the place was bustling and a 45 min wait if no reservation. Many people greeted each other so we assume locals. I think this is a case in which we simply ordered incorrectly. We would give it another go if in the area.
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ReneL
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The chef closed because there was a breif power outage. All restuarants open, including Fuse...directly across from Whiskey Alley. The canceled our reservation 15 min before arrival. Thankfully Fuse accomodated us.
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Pittsburgh
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was very good. It was Mothers Day and the restaurant DID NOT have our reservation and was unable to seat us inside. The only table left was a fire pit table in the courtyard. We made the best of it, but you need to check with this establishment because even after showing them the email and text confirmation, they could not find it in their system.
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CathyE
Charleston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best place in town. Love the food selection and wine.
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SusNanW
Baltimore
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always an enjoyable time at Whiskey Alley. Good food and very friendly waitstaff. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service!
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DonaldL
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding chef. Ever changing menu makes for some great finds. I try something new most every time we go. Bar stock is top top shelve all the way. This restaurant has become one of our date night go to place.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
After 25 minutes of being seated, the waitress told us that the cocktail I ordered from the menu couldn’t be made due to missing ingredient. So I ordered another. It then took another 30 minutes to receive that drink. When our water glasses were empty, we had to ask for more water, and waited 20 minutes for water. After this hour, we asked to speak with the manager, who defended the situation by saying, “Well we’re busy and only have one bartender, but I’ll take the one drink off your bill.” He acted annoyed that we complained about the poor service. Our food was great, but it’s not worth the lack of service and ability to bring drinks to the table.
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SANDYP
Charleston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We arrived a little early for our reservation, but we were seated right away! Server was new but knowledgeable and attentive. Good: Crab Mac & Cheese - delicious! Charcuterie Board - build your own - great! Fish & Chips - awesome! Pastrami Reuben - awesome! Other entrées were not memorable Atmosphere was excellent. We were outside on the patio as the weather was great! We will return!! Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!
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JenniferW
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go there at least every other Sunday. Always great. One of our favorite places.
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227 The Alley, Aiken, SC 29801

Additional information

Neighborhood
Aiken
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Tapas / Small Plates, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Downtown Aiken has plenty of parking on Laurens Street, Newberry Street, Park Avenue, and Richland Avenue. From there it is a short work down the Alley.
Public transit
You can park anywhere in the downtown area and get a free shuttle to the Alley and back to your vehicle. Text "freeload" to 555-888 for your free ride.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chad Jajczyk
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.whiskeyalley.com/
Phone number
(803) 226-0579
Private party facilities
We enjoy hosting private events and parties, and take the time and effort to coordinate such events so that we may cater to all of your needs. For any event for more than 10 people, please contact the restaurant via email or phone, so that we can plan in advance, discuss menu options, and provide you with the best experience.

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Tapas

Beef Tenderloin Tartare$12.00

Charred Spanish Octopus$14.00

Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Vegetable Plate$15.00

Cheese Board$16.00

Charcuterie Platter$18.00

Sloppy Joe "Poutine"$10.00

Pork Rinds$6.00

Daily Devil$6.00

Entrees

House Ricotta Gnocchi$18.00

Grilled Filet Medallions$30.00

Royale with Cheese-Burger$13.00

Fish and Chips$16.00

Salads & Pickles

Roasted Beet Salad$10.00

Bibb Lettuce Salad$11.00

Pickle Sampler$8.00

Desserts

Chocolate Whiskey Bread Pudding$8.00

Sticky Date Cake$8.00

Tiramisu$8.00

Spirits

Conversation Starters

Curve Street Sour$11.00

Old Fashioned$11.00

French '75$11.00

Donkey Stable$10.00

Real Talk

But I Want Now$11.00

I Really Do Have a Time Machine$11.00

"Good" Cop$14.00

Mezcal-Rita$12.00

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