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Is Beacon Drive-In Still Open? Update (Spartanburg, SC)

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As of September 2026, Beacon Drive-In is listed open on beacondrivein.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The business's own website, last modified 2026-07-28, shows current hours, an online-ordering promotion, and 2026 holiday-ordering pages at the same address.

  • Season / episode Season 1, Episode 11
  • Original air date
  • Address 295 John B White Sr Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC 29306

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network) featured Beacon Drive-In in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the July 2007 episode "Diners A-Plenty." The restaurant's own website, beacondrivein.com — titled "Beacon Drive In | Burgers & American Favorites | Order Online" — was last modified 2026-07-28 and lists current hours (Thursday 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.), a 10%-off first online order promotion, and separate holiday-ordering and holiday-FAQ pages for the 2026 season. The site continues to list the restaurant at 295 John B White Sr Boulevard, the same address associated with the original broadcast, along with a menu, photo gallery, and customer reviews section, plus a listed phone number of 864-585-9387. No news coverage of a closure, sale, or ownership change turned up during this check.

The Beacon Drive-In in Spartanburg, South Carolina appeared on the episode 'At the Drive-In' (S19E15). The restaurant is already profiled in this database at ddd-0033; this record covers only its appearance in this episode. No new status research was conducted for this appearance, and address, coordinates, and current operating status remain those on file under ddd-0033.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 11
Original air date
Episode title
Diners A-Plenty
What was featured
burgers and American favorites at a Spartanburg drive-in
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Beacon Drive-In
Season / episode
Season 19, Episode 15
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
At the Drive-In
What was featured
Longtime Spartanburg drive-in menu, revisited for this episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Beacon Drive-In

Frequently asked questions

Is Beacon Drive-In still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Beacon Drive-In is listed open on beacondrivein.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Beacon Drive-In after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network) featured Beacon Drive-In in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in the July 2007 episode "Diners A-Plenty." The restaurant's own website, beacondrivein.com — titled "Beacon Drive In | Burgers & American Favorites | Order Online" — was last modified 2026-07-28 and lists current hours (Thursday 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.), a 10%-off first online order promotion, and separate holiday-ordering and holiday-FAQ pages for the 2026 season. As of September 2026, Beacon Drive-In is listed open on beacondrivein.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Beacon Drive-In located?

295 John B White Sr Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC 29306. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Beacon Drive-In?

Season 1, Episode 11 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired July 23, 2007. The episode is titled “Diners A-Plenty”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

The site continues to list the restaurant at 295 John B White Sr Boulevard, the same address associated with the original broadcast, along with a menu, photo gallery, and customer reviews section, plus a listed phone number of 864-585-9387. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Beacon Drive-In still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The site continues to list the restaurant at 295 John B White Sr Boulevard, the same address associated with the original broadcast, along with a menu, photo gallery, and customer reviews section, plus a listed phone number of 864-585-9387. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
295 John B White Sr Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Venue type
diner
Official website
beacondrivein.com

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Sources

  • beacondrivein.com — https://www.beacondrivein.com/
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Beacon+Drive-In+255+John+B+White+Sr+Blvd+Spartanburg+SC+29306

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