The next time you’re craving authentic German food, you can’t go wrong with a visit to the Hans & Franz Biergarten in Greenville. This German restaurant in South Carolina is not only a delicious place to dine and drink, it’s also located in an old mill built in the early 1900s.

Step inside to discover surroundings that feel a bit like the Old World of Germany.

Google/John Fox Brick walls, a cavernous space, and dark wooden accents that have been added by the restaurant make this spot the most unusual German eatery in the state.

In addition to the spectacular space, the food at Hans & Franz is delightful.

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Appetizers include Bavarian specialties such as Obatzda and Fried Sauerkraut Balls.

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The main menu includes German options like several types of wurst, schnitzel, Hendl, Bayerischer Fleischkaese, Schweinehaxe (pictured), and Sauerbraten, to name only a few.

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And the beer list? Well, it IS a biergarten!

Google/John Acree Look forward to at least six different beers from Germany, plus other options from places around the globe like Belgium, Holland, England, Ireland, and Mexico.

And the best part when the weather is cooperating?

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The outdoor biergarten with enough seating for an entire village!

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Check out this German restaurant in South Carolina on the official website for Hans & Franz Biergarten in Greenville. And consider getting here early enough to have lunch… and then stay for dinner, too! It’s currently open Tuesday through Saturday, but be sure to check the website to make sure hours have not changed recently.

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Brick walls, a cavernous space, and dark wooden accents that have been added by the restaurant make this spot the most unusual German eatery in the state.

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Look forward to at least six different beers from Germany, plus other options from places around the globe like Belgium, Holland, England, Ireland, and Mexico.

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Address: Hans & Franz Biergarten, 3124 SC-14, Greenville, SC 29615, USA