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Old Fashioned Week
October 9–18, 2026
Old Fashioned. New Style.
We’re shaking UP expectations for Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week. Join us for Smooth Operator, our espresso and browned butter spin on the classic bourbon cocktail, served with a rooftop view. Make it your first sip or the finale to a great night out. Or mix things up and trade your espresso martini for this smooth sipper at brunch. No matter when you enjoy this elevated Old Fashioned, things are looking UP.
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Featured Cocktail
Smooth Operator
An Old Fashioned riff with all the right moves. Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, Caffe Borghetti espresso liqueur and Aztec chocolate bitters cozy UP to browned butter for a drink that’s smooth and sophisticated.
Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week
Alpharetta, GA
Take your cocktail plans UP a level in downtown Alpharetta. Enjoy a Smooth Operator as you settle in for dinner, drinks or weekend brunch, and make the most of your rooftop days and nights.
UP on the Roof Alpharetta
33 S. Main St., Alpharetta, GA
Anderson, SC
Your downtown Anderson plans call for a different perspective — and something good in your glass. Head UP for our featured Elijah Craig cocktail, rooftop views and dinner or weekend brunch with your favorite people.
UP on the Roof Anderson
314 S. McDuffie St., Anderson, SC
Greenville, SC
Give your downtown Greenville plans a smooth start. Meet us on the rooftop for Smooth Operator and linger over dinner above the Reedy River — or get UP for brunch worth making plans for.
UP on the Roof Greenville
250 Riverplace, Greenville, SC
A Fresh Take on Your Favorite Bourbon Cocktail
Your search for a great Old Fashioned deserves a little adventure. For Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week, UP on the Roof brings espresso liqueur, chocolate bitters and browned butter into the mix, giving a familiar favorite a delicious change of pace.
Smooth Operator keeps Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon at the heart of the glass, with coffee depth and a buttery richness that invite you to slow down and savor every sip. If bourbon cocktails are your usual order — or if an espresso martini is your love language — this one has your name on it.
Rooftop Cocktails Worth Making a Night Of
A memorable cocktail is only part of a great night out. At UP on the Roof, handcrafted drinks, rooftop views and a full food menu give you every reason to stay a little longer. Whether you’re planning a date night in Alpharetta, meeting friends for drinks in Anderson or heading out for dinner in Greenville, make Old Fashioned Week your excuse to try something new. Come for Smooth Operator. Stay for whatever the evening serves UP.
Old Fashioned Week FAQs
When is Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week?
Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week runs October 9–18, 2026. Join all UP on the Roof locations during their regular operating hours to enjoy our featured cocktail, Smooth Operator.
Which UP on the Roof locations are participating?
UP on the Roof in Alpharetta, GA; Anderson, SC; and Greenville, SC are participating in Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week. Our featured bourbon based cocktail, Smooth Operator, is available anytime we’re open, October 9-18.
What is Smooth Operator?
Smooth Operator is UP on the Roof’s featured Old Fashioned riff, made with Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, espresso liqueur, chocolate bitters and browned butter. It’s a smooth, sophisticated take on the classic with coffee and chocolate character.
Is Smooth Operator an espresso martini?
Smooth Operator is a sexy take on a bourbon-based Old Fashioned. Espresso liqueur brings coffee flavor to the drink, while Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, chocolate bitters and browned butter shape its distinctive character. Think of it as espresso martini’s slightly more sophisticated cousin.
Can I have dinner during Old Fashioned Week?
Absolutely. All three participating UP on the Roof locations offer a full food menu, so you can enjoy Smooth Operator alongside dinner or make it part of a longer evening on the rooftop.
How do I plan my visit?
Choose your participating rooftop in Alpharetta, Anderson or Greenville to view current hours, explore the menu and reserve a table.
Make Your Next Move UP.
One classic cocktail. A lot of rooftop attitude. Join us October 9–18 for Smooth Operator at UP on the Roof.