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In 2009, Mike Okupinski initiated the vision for a small bottle shop and growler bar, and his buddy, Ed Buffington, joined the project shortly thereafter offering up the idea of a curated wine selection. The two firmly believed that Greenville’s culture was ready for something special. They opened The Community Tap on July 1st, 2010, to a thirsty crowd.
With continued support The Community Tap moved three doors down (thanks to very thoughtful neighbors and a willing landlord!) in April of 2014 into a larger space complete with an expanded wine and cold selection, a bar with 20+ beers on tap, over 12 wines by the glass as well as kombucha and specialty non-alcoholic drinks to enjoy onsite, a private event room, and a large deck with seating for 60. Anna Okupinski officially came on board (Spring 2014) as the organizer/whip-cracker for the new and improved Tap.
Ed and Mike continue to have a great time hand-picking TCT’s product assortment while also connecting with the requests of our customers – whether it be executing new event ideas, bringing in new products (we now have sake!), or partnering with local charities – the Tap is all about connection, discussion, and mainly, community. We have grown from a staff of 2 (that would be Mike and Ed in 2010!) to eleven of the finest folks in Greenville who graciously represent all that is the Tap.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably:
Enjoys: mountain biking, boating, dancing to Phish, and just being outdoors
Dislikes: the word "moist" and non-gelatinous toothpaste
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd:
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If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably:
Enjoys: road biking, cooking for others, drinking from a porron, and dirty jokes
Dislikes: the noise that folding a paper makes and cheap Mexican food
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd:
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If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: A middle school math teacher
Enjoys: camping & hiking, yoga, cooking, circus peanuts, laying on the floor and singing Ani DiFranco and/or Disney Songs
Dislikes: the taste of milk & people with road rage
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: TRAVEL and donate to all the charities
Bev of the moment: Angostora Lemon/Lime and Bitters Soda (with vodka or gin)
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: be a film critic
Enjoys: watching weird movies, listening to records, reading comics, petting dogs
Dislikes: olives and Phil Collins
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: buy season passes to Disney World
Bev of the moment: a crispy boi. Any crispy boi
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: making cheese somewhere in Vermont.
Enjoys: running, spending time with Lauren, Ada, and Bloom, and rescuing Baby Yoda from North Main
Dislikes: your misused in place of you're. Still bothers me every dang time.
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: put A LOT away in savings for my daughter, donate to Equal Justice Initiative, and use whatever is left for a train trip from London to Istanbul
Bev of the moment: Nicholas Reau "Ange" 2019 Anjou Rouge
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: a bingo manager (it's a real thing, look it up)
Enjoys: drinking and studying wine, yoga, watching movies, hiking, camping, full moons, voodoo, raising the dead, dancing NAKED IN...oops, I've shared too much
Dislikes: cucumbers, wobbly tables, people that chew gum with their mouths open, mosquitoes and Summer (it's too damn hot)
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: go to Disney World, duh!
Bev of the moment: Poderi Cellario La Grinozza Vino Rosso (Chilled Red Wine)
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably:
Enjoys: my dogs, music, going to music festivals (which I count as camping), and reading
Dislikes: raw red onions, fans blowing in my direction
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd:
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If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: Take care of elephants or be one of those hype people in songs that make the random background noises
Enjoys: Hiking, rollerblading, singing random doo-wop songs, and rockclimbing
Dislikes: people chewing with thier mouth open or crunching their food too loudly
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: pay off any family debt, help people in need, buy a camper, buy a house in the tropics & the mountains, travel
Bev of the moment: any and all of Neil's spritz on Tap at Traislide or a nice funky pet nat
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: be hosting SNL trivia at a bar with carpet
Enjoys: comics, Indian food, mini golf, VHS hunting, pinball, Frank Sidebottom, possum memes, The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs
Dislikes: cantaloupe, unloading the dishwasher silverware basket, going to IKEA
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: immediately book a trip to Shanghai Disneyland.
Bev of the moment: Narragansett Lager or any cocktail that's mostly rum
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably:
Enjoys: art, music, and my wifes weenies (she is THE Resident Dogs food truck)
Dislikes: lazy people, selfies, and inappropriate jokes
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd:
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If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: be trying to turn my backyard into a mini golf course
Enjoys: Steely Dan, making tacos out of things that aren't tacos, soccer
Dislikes: onions...gross!
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: ...I don't know, put in a pool I guess?
Bev of the moment: Narragansett Lager with lime dust
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: be an aspiring foodie influencer
Enjoys: Halloween, carbs, ice cold Diet Coke, the ocean (without jellyfish), Kelsey Bosma
Dislikes: cilantro, the sound of people eating in movie theaters, running (if you see me running, you'd probably better run too), racists
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: be a real life jet setter
Bev of the moment: Plain la croix
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: be building retail window displays or landscape work
Enjoys: herbal scents, frozen mango, and 80's ballads
Dislikes: bigots and blue cheese
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: First, tear my house down and build a super modern house with lots of windows. Then, I'd buy loads of land, open up the largest animal rescue with trainers, an animal assisted therapy center, and event space
Bev of the moment: Founders Mas Agave Seltzer, anything with tequila
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: day drunk
Enjoys: my kids (most days), crime documentaries, sushi, and Beyonce
Dislikes: crumbs on the floor and congealed salad
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: tell no one! But then I'd cave eventually, help out some fam/friends, pay off debt, start a non-profit passion project, visit the Philippines again and buy a Chanel purse
Bev of the moment: Scarpetta Frico Lambrusco
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: be a socialite vacationing in Mykonos.
Enjoys: The Golden Girls (duh), playing with my dogs, a good Bernie meme, dancing, singing off key, reading, cooking, 90s music, and sleeping.
Dislikes: rude people (especially those who don't say thank you when you hold the door open for them), Daylight Saving Time, burpees (Seriously, they suck. Don't do them.), grapefruit and olives.
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: vacation in Mykonos.
Bev of the moment: Is it lame if I say Bubly? I've been on a water kick.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: a writer living by the sea
Enjoys: reading The New York Times Sunday edition
Dislikes: arriving late to anything
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: sleep in
Bev of the moment: Old Fashioned
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: spinning fire in a traveling circus
Enjoys: chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, bluegrass music and my dogs
Dislikes: driving at night and soggy fries
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: fill my house with all houseplants
Bev of the moment: Foresight Smoothie Sour by Company Values Brewery Co.
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: be in a Broadway Disney musical
Enjoys: Disney, animals, movies, the beach, spending time with my family, A Goofy Movie and Christopher Walken
Dislikes: spiders, rude people, littering
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: take care of my family, buy a house, go shark tank diving, save all the animals in the world and get married in Cinderella's Castle
Bev of the moment: Grape Abduction Orange
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: fired
Enjoys: board games, DnD, Magic: The Gathering, really any form of recreational math
Dislikes: non-recreational math
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: let it ride, baby
Bev of the moment: my doctor said it should be water
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: never be seen again. I’m an introvert at heart and enjoy nothing better than a good book.
Enjoys: all critters, poems, my wife ❤️
Dislikes: amusement parks, loud bangs
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: buy my mom a huge rescue ranch so she could adopt all the homeless doggies and kitties she wanted!
Bev of the moment: Anything dry, cold and sessionable
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: be a stay at home dog mom
Enjoys: hiking, strength training, ethnic food, traveling the world and photographing it
Dislikes: littering & tourist traps
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: be on a plane to Scotland to pick out my new castle.
Bev of the moment: Rustic Sunday by Birds Fly South
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: running for President
Enjoys: being a mother, petting dogs, hoop earrings, Disney, big eyebrows
Dislikes: cilantro & bullies
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: open a center for autistic people and families that provided resources, education, and crisis support. Then I’d go to Aulani 🤙🏼
Bev of the moment: White Claw 4ever
If I weren't so damn good at my job, I'd probably: be a professional snowboarder & wakeborder
Enjoys: spending time with the family, hiking, camping, snowboarding
Dislikes: lack of effort and dishonesty
If I won the lottery tomorrow, I'd: take care of my mom, buy my wife a car and all the shoes she wants. Then buy some land to build a house. Save the rest
Bev of the moment: Creature Comforts Duende
We have a tasting room (North Main location) for onsite events, and can also come to your house or offsite venue. Whether a beer tasting for 10 or a craft beer and wine wedding experience for 200, TCT can make your event one to remember!
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North Main Location
11:00am – 9:00pm Mon-Thu
11:00am – 10:00pm Fri-Sat
1:00 pm – 7:00pm Sun
Trailside at the Commons
11:00am – 9:00pm Mon-Thu
11:00am – 10:00pm Fri-Sat
10:00am – 8:00pm Sun
North Main Location
864-631-2525
217 Wade Hampton Blvd
Greenville, SC 29609
Trailside at the Commons
864-236-1375
147 Welborn St. Suite B4
Greenville, SC 29601