Some restaurants try to look timeless, but Nu-Way Lounge & Restaurant in Spartanburg simply is. Open since 1938, this Kennedy Street hangout has the kind of lived-in charm you cannot fake, along with burgers that locals keep recommending with real conviction.
If you love old-school Southern comfort food, late-night hours, friendly regulars, and a barroom atmosphere with stories in the walls, this is the kind of place you will want to know about.
A Spartanburg Landmark Since 1938
Nu-Way Lounge & Restaurant is not trying to recreate the past, because it has been carrying it forward since 1938. At 373 E Kennedy St in Spartanburg, this old-time bar and grill feels like a neighborhood institution that earned every scratch, story, and loyal regular the honest way.
You notice the history before the first bite, from the retro digs to the relaxed crowd that seems completely comfortable settling in. It is the kind of place where you do not need polished perfection, just a cold drink, a hot plate, and a little patience for the rhythm of a true local hangout…