Elsie's at Kounter

Elsie's at Kounter is a cocktail bar in Rock Hill, SC, located at 135 E Main Street. The venue serves adults aged 21 and older, operating on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted for standard seating. The bar offers modern and classic cocktails crafted from fresh ingredients and high-quality spirits, with staff available to provide recommendations on flavor profiles. A small food menu features charcuterie boards, traditional caviar service, shareable snacks, and sweet bites. The space also functions as an active retail storefront offering custom charcuterie boards to go, fresh crafted sandwiches, grab-and-go items, and a rotating selection of house-made products including sauces, rubs, spice blends, breads, and cocktail syrups. Elsie's at Kounter honors this history by incorporating the original pink formica countertop into its design, with counter seats available at the historic lunch counter. The venue hosts The Jail, No Bail exhibit, which tells the story of the Friendship 9 and is open to the public. The establishment is part of the Kounter dining venue, led by Chef Rob Masone. Seating is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with a two-hour seating maximum for all guests. Guests on the wait list receive a text message when a table is available and must return within a 15-minute window. The venue offers various seating options, including the historical counter stools, standard lower dining tables, and high-top bar-height tables. For larger parties, staff can coordinate specific table arrangements via telephone. The business provides private event booking, full-service catering, event planning, and consulting services through The Gathering Space, located at the end of the hallway. Guests are asked to keep phones on silent, step into the hallway for calls, maintain respectful conversation volumes, and refrain from flash photography.

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Services:

• Modern and Classic Cocktails
• Small Food Menu
• Wait List for Seating