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Exploring Life & Business with Danielle Sweatman of Sweatman’s Garden
SOUTH CAROLINA VOYAGER
Sweatman's Garden | Charleston, SC
October 23rd, 2025
Today we’d like to introduce you to Danielle Sweatman
Hi Danielle, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I have worked in food and bev since graduating from Indiana University in 2014. I have always loved connecting with my guests and facilitating a wonderful and memorable experience. My husband and I have been sober for the last 3 years and in stopping drinking I noticed how incredibly drinking focused Charleston really is. I noticed a lot…Read More
A Walk in the Garden - Sweatman’s Garden is rethinking the way we drink to create a welcoming space for all.
STAR CHEFS
Sweatman's Garden | Charleston, SC
February 21st, 2025
Sweatman’s Garden is making “sodary” happen. While it is a full-service bar, Sweatman’s positions itself as a soda-first space to prioritize inclusivity. No matter which way the guests sip, the West Ashley brick-and-mortar has got it covered.
The tonic
Brent’s signature soda, now known as the OG Tonic, started as a passion project 12 years ago and became beloved at bars across the city. It’s infused with “an extensive ingredient list” of “things that are good for you,” including cinchona bark, wormwood, milk thistle, ginkgo, citrus, and a blend of warm spices…Read More
Sweatman’s Garden - A Vibey lounge for craft soda, mocktails, fondue
THE POST AND COURIER
Sweatman's Garden | Charleston, SC
April 4th, 2024
Danielle Sweatman and I have similar taste. This is what I discovered the first time I walked into West Ashley’s Sweatman’s Garden, a craft soda, mocktail and fondue lounge located in the Earth Fare shopping center on Folly Road Boulevard.
Dangling disco balls and paper lanterns, a cheetah print sofa and a verdant plant wall are just a few touches…Read More
Brent and Danielle Sweatman
RISING STARCOMMUNITY
Sweatman's Garden | Charleston, SC
November 2024
Danielle Sweatman spent her childhood in the Chicago suburbs, but, thanks to her mother’s encouragement, she eventually left the Midwest and set out to see more of the country. She packed up her things and moved to the West Ashley neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina, where she picked up a job as a host and server at The Obstinate Daughter. Danielle felt at home in the hospitality industry, and soon found herself bartending at the popular Southern restaurant. One night, while grabbing drinks…Read More
VIDEO: 'Sweatman's Garden' Charleston's first sodary & fondue lounge
LIVE 5 NEWS
Sweatman's Garden | Charleston, SC
January 8th, 2024
Fondue lounge serving house-made sodas brings more nonalcoholic options to Charleston
THE POST AND COURIER
Sweatman's Garden | Charleston, SC
October 23rd, 2023
WEST ASHLEY — Brent Sweatman has played a role in restaurant openings in various capacities during his long Charleston food and beverage career. From running the bar at The Rarebit to helping craft the drink menu at all-vegan Neon Tiger, Sweatman has had an impact on several Charleston establishments, particularly those that have served his house-made sodas.
Now, fans of Sweatman’s ginger beer and tonic can get those, plus a handful of new creations, at Sweatman’s Garden, now open at 90 Folly Road Boulevard in the…Read More
A Feast for the Eyes and Tastebuds
WEST OF - FREE PRESS
Sweatman's Garden | Charleston, SC
September 14th, 2023
The highly-anticipated Sweatman’s Garden has officially opened in South Windermere and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen in West Ashley. Charleston’s first sodary and fondue lounge is a true delight for the senses. Upon entering the door, you’re immediately wowed by the stunning decor. Read More
5 Reasons We Love Sweatman’s Garden - Creative Mocktails and Community Spirit in Charleston's Favorite Garden
THE COASTAL INSIDER
Sweatman's Garden | Charleston, SC
February 14th, 2024
Nestled in the heart of Charleston, SC, Sweatman’s Garden emerges as a beacon of innovation and comfort in the culinary landscape, boasting a unique fusion of garden-inspired ambiance and inventive beverage craftsmanship. This remarkable establishment not only caters to the palate with its eclectic mix of handcrafted sodas and fondue options but also to the soul, with its commitment to…Read More
Meet Danielle Sweatman
BOLD JOURNEY
Sweatman's Garden | Charleston, SC
March 26th, 2025
We recently connected with Danielle Sweatman and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Danielle, thank you so much for opening up with us about some important, but sometimes personal topics. One that really matters to us is overcoming Imposter Syndrome because we’ve seen how so many people are held back in life because of this and so we’d really appreciate hearing about how you overcame Imposter Syndrome.
I have never been a “planner” – I have tried and failed to keep organized in traditional ways but always find myself winging it in the end. A lot of the time this makes me feel like I don’t really “have it together” and feeds the monster of imposter syndrome.
At Sweatman’s Garden I knew I wanted to create a space that felt really cool and inclusive and different than anything else in Charleston. I started thinking about doing some different themed parties or out there events that I personally…Read More
