New stylish wine bar Fox and the Falcon opens in Avondale
by Lorne Chambers | Editor
A hip new gathering place just opened in West Ashley. Fox and the Falcon gets its name and inspiration from two creatures long associated with the vineyard landscape. High above the vines, falcons help protect ripening grapes by keeping flocks of hungry birds at a distance. Along the ground, foxes quietly patrol the rows, helping control rodents and other pests. Though they move through different worlds, both play a role in maintaining the delicate balance that allows vineyards to thrive.
That sense of balance is at the heart of Fox and the Falcon. The stylish new wine shop and bar was created by Ryan White as a gathering place where great wine, good conversation, and a spirit of discovery come together. It’s a place to slow down, share a bottle, explore something new, and enjoy the connections that make wine culture so enduring.
“Opening a wine bar had been a dream of mine for over a decade,” says White. “It was an idea that had been in my head for quite some time. I was getting to a point in life where I wanted to work for myself, and I didn’t want to look back and wonder what if?”
Although this is white’s first foray into the food and beverage business, he says he didn’t want to regret not chasing that dream. So he started looking at spaces to see if it made sense, and he found a perfect corner spot in the Avondale Business District along Savannah Highway.
“My vision for Fox and the Falcon was to create a wine bar that I wanted to go to,” says White. “A neighborhood spot where people can grab a glass after work, or spend the evening exploring different wines with some small bites. We wanted it to be a cozy place where you can have a conversation in a comfortable atmosphere”
White says he’s not trying to reinvent the wheel as far as wine bars go, but wanted to give customers a chance to try a wide array of quality wine by the glass, so they may possibly expand their horizons and find something different they might love (and maybe take home a bottle).
Fox and the Falcon offers several seating options: lounge on one of the couches, grab a seat at the bar, take a table up front with a view, or use the community table with a larger group.
“The vibe we were going for is comfortable and inviting, using warm colors and soft lighting. A place where you can catch up with a friend, or converse with the people around you at the bar,” says White.
In addition to a wide selection of wine, Fox and the Falcon also has a handful of local beers and non-alcoholic wine options as well. As far as food goes, there is currently a small menu featuring charcuterie boards and a few small-plate options. White says there are plans to expand food offerings to include some pressed sandwiches and salad options.
“We definitely want to host some small events and tastings,” says White. “We have a long list of ideas that we can’t wait to roll out.”
Fox and the Falcon is located at 829-B Savannah Hwy. For more information, call (843) 805-9520 or visit www.foxandthefalcon.com.
