Charlotte-area restaurant + cocktail bar to open new spot. Here’s what to know.
A Charlotte-area cocktail bar and restaurant is taking its classic American fare across state lines.
The Garrison is expanding from Pineville to Tega Cay, South Carolina, with a second restaurant slated to open in mid-spring 2026, the restaurant announced in a recent Instagram post.
The eatery, nestled on Main Street in downtown Pineville, will take over the former Tega Cay Shore Club spot on Molokai Drive, according to a news release.
“We’ve always wanted to be a big fish in a small pond,” owner Kevin Devanney told CharlotteFive. “We had been looking at smaller communities that needed a restaurant ... and this opportunity came up.”
The Garrison opened its Pineville location back in 2022, serving up signature dishes including Cheerwine short ribs and braised lamb shank. Gourmet burgers are also on the menu alongside local seafood, ribeye and fried chicken sandwiches.
“I want people to be able to come in three days a week,” Devanney, who also owns Margaux’s Wine, Pizza & Market next door to The Garrison, told CharlotteFive at the time. “They come in and sit at the bar one evening to have some chicken wings. The next day, they come in with their kids to have sandwiches. Then, Friday night they come back and have a ribeye.”
There’s also a 20-drink cocktail menu, plus an outdoor dining area.
Things will be done a bit differently at The Garrison’s new location, pairing the restaurant’s original menu with the pizza offerings found at Margaux’s.
“We’re bringing the pizza oven down. We’re also going to have a lunch menu geared toward golfers,” Devanney said, noting that the new spot is steps from a golf course.
Other noteworthy features include an expanded bar and 3,500 square-foot event space that will be used for private gatherings and celebrations, Devanney told CharlotteFive.
A grand opening date for the new location wasn’t announced, though renovations are slated to begin in February, according to the release.
“This community has such a unique charm and strong sense of connection,” Devanney said in a statement. “We don’t want to lose the history of Tega Cay, but rather honor it while creating an atmosphere where families, individuals, and couples can all feel at home.”
The Garrison: A Cocktail Bar + Restaurant
Location: 15083 Molokai Dr, Tega Cay, SC 29708 (opening spring 2026)
Location: 314 Main St, Pineville, NC 28134
Cuisine: Cocktail bar, modern American
Instagram: @thegarrisontc, @thegarrisonnc
This story was originally published October 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM.