This Historic South Carolina Train Depot Is Now A Beautiful Restaurant Right On The Tracks
Rail side dining in the Palmetto State isn’t an option that’s available in very many locations, but it’s a can’t-miss adventure at the historic Southern Railway Passenger Depot in Branchville, South Carolina.
It was built in 1877 and was an included rail stop on a 1909 rail tour made by President-elect William Howard Taft. The future U.S. President made a speech in Branchville during the campaign.
It's open three nights a week, Thursday through Saturday, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for dinner and has a dining room filled with the air of nostalgia.
In another part of the train depot, a museum gives visitors a step into the past with a variety of furniture and equipment from a bygone era at this train depot.
If you're new here, or just unfamiliar with small town locations in South Carolina, Branchville is located in the southernmost portion of Orangeburg County and not far from either Interstate 26 or Interstate 95.
Eatery at the Depot is open three nights a week from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Thursday through Saturday). It’s located at 7501 Freedom Rd., Branchville, SC 29432. Learn more on their official Facebook page!
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Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.
