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Bumpa’s has introduced a couple new creations to their cocktail menu. The Emerald Isle (pictured), which consists of Conniption Navy Strength Gin, lime juice, basil, and green chartreuse. “Sligo by way of Saigon,” made of Lost Irish Whiskey, cold brew espresso, condensed milk, cocoa nibs and kosher salt.

Navigating Challenges: Resilience and Innovation in the Restaurant Industry

We all have a story about why and how we got into the restaurant business. In this episode of the Restaurant Rockstars podcast, I speak with Dan & Conor Sullivan, , the brothers behind Bumpa’s—a cozy neighborhood pub in the historic French Quarter of Charleston.

Bumpa’s Shares Details on Next Third Thursday Event

Customers can order food and drinks from Bumpa’s menu; enjoy live music from Krystal Halvorson and shop from local vendors including Penelope Design Studio, who crafts handmade copper and leather accessories; and The Look By Lucy, a local pop-up clothing boutique.

There Is One Thing You Can Do That Will Actually Make a Difference

When you buy local you're supporting small business and keeping cherished communities afloat. You're reducing global warming by reducing the distance your food travels from thousands of miles by train, plane, truck and ship –– to a couple of hours in the back of a van or pickup truck.

Bumpa’s Introduces New Cocktails

While they’ve kept some of their classics, the bare introduced new creations like the Charleston-inspired “Sunset Sipper,” made of lemon, strawberry puree, basil, Sipsmith Lemon Drizzle Gin, and soda

A Look Inside: Bumpas

Bumpa’s is a charming, family-owned Irish pub in the French Quarter of Charleston. It is housed in a beautifully restored, rustic 19th-century warehouse and is owned and operated by brothers Dan and Connor Sullivan. Bumpa’s is lovingly named after Dan and Connor’s late grandfather, Bumpa.

Bumpa’s — when you’re here, you’re family

Brothers Dan and Conor Sullivan named their Irish pub, Bumpa’s, after their late paternal grandfather, who one of their older cousins deemed “Bumpa.” A portrait of the patriarch hangs prominently in Bumpa’s, along with an entire wall of black and white images of guests past and present.

15 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Charleston

Parades, parties, good luck charms, and all things green can only mean one thing — St. Patrick’s Day. We’ve rounded up 15 events for you to choose from, so you can sham-rock St. Paddy’s Day in the Holy City.

Bumpa's to Host Two-Day to Host St. Patrick's Day Event

St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching, and Bumpa's just announced a two-day celebration taking place on March 16th and 17th. Throughout the weekend, the downtown restaurant will offer a special menu featuring classics like their Legendary Fries, Scotch Egg, and Fish and Chips, as well as limited edition items including Cottage Pie and Corned Beef and Cabbage. In addition to their usual craft cocktails and local brews, they'll serve green beer from Low Tide Brewing and Irish Breakfast Shots.

St. Patrick's Day in Charleston

Saturday, March 16, 2024, and Sunday, March 17, 2024, celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Bumpa's. Throughout the weekend, they'll offer a special menu featuring classics like Legendary Fries, Scotch Egg, Fish and Chips, and limited edition items including Cottage Pie and Corned Beef and Cabbage. In addition to their usual craft cocktails and local brews, they'll serve green beer from Low Tide Brewing and Irish Breakfast Shots. There will also be live music from Krystal Halvorson, shot girls, Jameson, Slane, and Tullamore D.E.W. representatives, and special appearances from step dancers and bagpipe players! The pub will open early on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 10:00 am.

Bumpa's to Host St. Patrick's Day Event

St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching, and Bumpa's has the perfect two-day celebration planned on March 16 and 17. Throughout the weekend, they'll offer a special menu featuring classics like their Legendary Fries, Scotch Egg and Fish and Chips, as well as limited edition items including Cottage Pie and Corned Beef and Cabbage. In addition to their usual craft cocktails and local brews, they'll serve green beer from Low Tide Brewing and Irish Breakfast Shots. The fun doesn't stop there- there will also be live music from Krystal Halvorson, shot girls, representatives from Jameson, Slane and Tullamore D.E.W. and special appearances from step dancers and bagpipe players! The cherished neighborhood pub will open early at 10 a.m. on March 17.

Episode 67: Join me at a storied family-owned pub, Bumpa's, located in the historic French Quarter, Charleston, South Carolina, where everybody knows your name

Our guests today are brothers, Dan and Conor Sullivan, owners of Bumpa's, in Charleston, South Carolina. Bumpa's serves up specialty French fries, proprietary-blend burgers, and other elevated bar food in tribute to their grandfather, 'Bumpa'.

We're excited to share that Bumpa's is featured in Global Traveler's article

There’s no specific season to visit Charleston, South Carolina; this charming, historic town offers something year-round, and with top-notch restaurants and boutique hotels, you’ll leave wondering why you didn’t visit sooner.

Bumpa's was also featured in the article

There are so many incredible things to do in Charleston, SC. Whether you're drawn to its renowned culinary delights, captivated by its scenic and historic waterfront, or eager to explore its many cultural treasures, Charleston has a lot of diverse activities to offer to any and all travel enthusiasts.

Comfort Food

In the heart of Charleston's historic French Quarter, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of East Bay Street, stroll down Cumberland Street to uncover a hidden gem.

6 bars to visit while holiday shopping downtown

If there’s something cozier than a pub during December — Charleston’s balmy weather conditions, be damned — we have yet to find it. Tucked off of East Bay Street, Bumpa’s doesn’t take itself too seriously, offering guests everything they want and need from a pub, from hot wings to a robust cocktail menu to plenty of TVs for watching sports games.

Wine and Food Festival

Dan and Conor Sullivan have owned Bumpa’s @ 5 Cumberland in Charleston for almost two years. Their dream of a bar named for their grandfather became a reality after years of hard work and careful planning. They are very proud to be representing their establishment for the second time at Wine + Food and can’t wait to serve Charleston some of their delicious loaded French Fries. And next time you're in the French Quarter, stop into Bumpa’s and let them pour you a beer.

What’s New in Charleston This Fall

With its vibrant culture, rich history, exquisitely-preserved architecture, idyllic coastal location, celebrated dining scene and friendly locals, Charleston is one of America’s best loved travel destinations. Come, experience what’s new in the Charleston area this fall!

The Newest Brunch Spots in Charleston

If you've made your way through the essential brunch restaurants in Charleston and still yearn for another mimosa in a different setting, we present this list of the new spots servicing the early crowds. To be on the Brunch Heatmap, these establishments must be less than a year old (with some consideration for those barely over the mark or changes in the kitchen).

Meet Dan Sullivan

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Dan Sullivan a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

The search for the perfect hangover burger

Charleston is a drinking town. With binge drinking of alcohol here well above the national average, revelers know that picking the best post-drink grub in Charleston is equally as important as choosing the right drinking establishment.

12 places to watch football in Charleston

Fall is here and for lots of folks around town, the weekends are for football.Over the past couple of weeks, we asked you where you watch football when not in person at a game or at home, and here’s what you told us.

Top 8 off-the-beaten-path places to watch sports in Charleston

Bumpa’s 2020 opening was clouded by the pandemic, causing this Irish pub to largely fly under the radar. Owned by brothers Dan and Conor Sullivan, the converted warehouse is now filled with regulars and those who venture off nearby East Bay Street.

Lowcountry Eats: Bumpa’s

In this week’s Lowcountry Eats, Josh heads downtown to Cumberland Street for a stop at classic Irish pub Bumpa’s.

19 Best Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina to Try Today

Tantalize your taste buds in this Irish pub just off the main street of Charleston, South Carolina. There’s a lovely community atmosphere here – the owner is often spotted greeting customers and the staff don’t ever seem to stop smiling. Bumpa’s disco fries will have you dancing the night away and you’ll love their hilariously-named cocktails.

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December 2022/January 2023

Local Leaders Podcast w/ Jeff Johnson

From the start, brothers Dan and Conor Sullivan knew they wanted to locate their Irish pub at a storied French Quarter address. After all, it didn’t make sense to put a bar named for their grandfather in a shiny new building. (Not incidentally, they also couldn’t find an available space in the trendy North of Morrison district.) So the Sullivans settled on 5 Cumberland St. as soon as they saw it. Even with several windows covered up and the kitchen jammed into the corner, they would see potential in the brick walls of the old phosphate warehouse, most recently occupied by Moe’s Downtown and Cumberland Smokehouse.

A Conversation with Dan and Conor Sullivan, Bumpa’s Restaurant

There is a new restaurant in downtown Charleston. Bumpa’s is in a great location at 5 Cumberland Street in the heart of the French Quarter. Brothers Dan and Conor Sullivan started working on a business plan for their first ever restaurant. As fate would have it, all of those years of intense planning led to an opening date in the spring of 2020 during a global pandemic. The opening was put on hold. After a reset to prepare for the realities of COVID-19, Bumpa’s opened in June. It’s a beautiful, space with a great vibe. They promise a warm greeting and service that will make you feel like home, and never keep you waiting. They promise a bar that their grandfather, Bumpa, would have been loved.

Where to find Charleston’s delicious hidden gems

Tucked away on Cumberland Street near the waterfront, Bumpa’s is a new hidden gem itself. After quietly opening this summer, executive chef Joe Palmitessa rolled out a menu featuring elevated bar fare like Scotch eggs, fried shrimp rolls and hearty burgers along with one can’t-miss riff on a Northern classic.

Food Friday: Bumpa’s

Check out a new addition to Charleston’s restaurant scene; Bumpa’s! Co-Owner’s Dan and Conor Sullivan gave a peek into their dining creation, and Chef Joe Palmitessa took us back to the kitchen where he whipped up, “Breakfast Before I Pass Out.”

Bumpa’s, Downtown Charleston’s Future Favorite Bar, Is Now Open At 5 Cumberland Street

Bumpa’s, a new bar housed in a beautifully restored 19th Century warehouse, has opened its doors at 5 Cumberland Street. Located in the historic French Quarter, Bumpa’s features specialty French fries, proprietary-blend burgers and other elevated bar food. It is the first bar concept by brothers Dan Sullivan and Conor Sullivan, who are paying loving tribute to their grandfather, “Bumpa.” The website is also now live at www.bumpas-chs.com, outlining the full menu and cocktail list.

New Downtown Bar Housed in a 19th Century Warehouse to Open June 22nd

Bumpa’s, a new bar housed in a restored 19th Century warehouse, will open its doors at 5 Cumberland Street on June 22nd. Located in the historic French Quarter, Bumpa’s will feature specialty French fries, proprietary-blend burgers, and other “elevated bar food.”

New Downtown Bar Opening This April in 19th Century Cumberland Street Warehouse

Bumpa’s, a new bar inside a recently restored 19th Century warehouse, will open its doors at 5 Cumberland Street this April. The French Quarter spot will offer patrons food and drinks inside the 150-year-old warehouse. It is the first bar concept by brothers Dan and Conor Sullivan (right), who are paying tribute to their grandfather, “Bumpa.”

Bumpa’s Grandfathers in a Quality Experience

Winding one’s way down cobblestone streets through the historic French quarter neighborhood of downtown Charleston, the historical significance of a 19th Century building that houses a burger and fry pub called Bumpa’s is striking yet fitting...