Located at 184 E Main St, ¡Salud! Sip & Strum is a multifunctional community hub in Saluda, NC, that combines a craft bottle shop with an art gallery and musical instrument store. 
Key Features and Offerings

• Craft Beverages & Provisions: The shop features a curated selection of craft beers, wines, and hard ciders, alongside an extensive variety of buk organic loose-leaf bulk teas and organic coffees. They also sell local provisions like raw honey and smoky BBQ sauce.

• Musical Instruments & Service: True to its name, the shop sells new and used acoustic instruments (including guitars and other instruments) and provides professional instrument repair services. Ask about their custom instrument builds.

• Art Gallery & Local Crafts: The space doubles as an art gallery displaying local artwork and artisanal goods such as handmade pottery mugs and wooden cutting boards. Don't forget to check out Lynn Dulkan, April Mink and Karen Stephenson's painting and ceramics (and others), they are all Local Saluda Artists.

• Live Events: It is a popular gathering spot for community events, including:

  • Open Mic Nights: Typically held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM which usually starts back up in the early spring.

  • Live Jams: Regular live music sessions and open jams occur on Wednesday and Friday nights 5-9 pm coupling with Wildflour Pizza Nite nextdoor.

  • Workshops: The venue also hosts art workshops with local artists and beer & wine tasting events. 

General Information

• Atmosphere: Often described as a "speakeasy communal environment" with a laid-back, artsy vibe.

• Operating Hours: Generally open Wednesday through Saturday (12:00 PM – 8:00 PM) and Sunday (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM), though it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. 

• Community Note: Visitors can often order food from nearby local restaurants like Saluda Mexican, Kay’s Pizza, The Purple Onion or Green River BBQ to enjoy on-site while listening to music.