The best bars & nightlife in Florence

3 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Palmetto Ballroom Dance Club

Nightlife

Palmetto Ballroom Dance Club is the Pee Dee's best kept secret for friendly, low-pressure ballroom fun, with quick pre-dance instruction,…

Leatherman Senior Center, 600 Senior Way

“Palmetto Ballroom Dance Club is the Pee Dee's best kept secret for friendly, low-pressure ballroom fun, with quick pre-dance instruction, DJ-curated classics, and bring-a-dish vibes that feel like a neighborhood party. Round up a partner or fly solo, meet your Florence people, and start practicing this week.”

From the Florence newsletter, August 5, 2026

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The Dispensary

Nightlife

Overlooking downtown Florence, The Dispensary serves 3,500 square feet of rooftop bliss with creative craft cocktails, local brews, and…

101 W Evans St Rooftop

“Overlooking downtown Florence, The Dispensary serves 3,500 square feet of rooftop bliss with creative craft cocktails, local brews, and Southern-rooted, elevated bar fare. Treat yourself this week to a Tangy Twilight and the Short Rib Grilled Cheese or those deviled eggs with fried oysters, then soak in the breeze.”

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Cru Wine & Tap

Nightlife

Downtown Florence’s first wine bar and bottle shop, Cru Wine & Tap, pours curated glasses, bottles, and flights, backs it up with local…

122 W Evans St

“Downtown Florence’s first wine bar and bottle shop, Cru Wine & Tap, pours curated glasses, bottles, and flights, backs it up with local craft beer, zero-proof and THC/CBD cocktails, and craveable thin-crust and pinsa pizzas. Easy spot to linger with friends or slide in this week for a quick sip.”

From the Florence newsletter, August 13, 2026

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