General Francis Marion Hotel

09/25/2026

Our guests don’t have to go far for a great Friday night! 🍽️🥂

Head downstairs to The Usual Kitchen & Bar, located right inside the General Francis Marion Hotel, for tonight’s Friday features:

🥂 Dolly Sparkler — $9
Prosecco + Raspberry, in honor of Dolly Parton — tonight only!

🥩 8 oz. Sirloin with baked potato & house salad — $20

🍞 Bourbon French Toast Bread Pudding — $5

Whether you’re staying with us or just looking for somewhere to enjoy dinner in Downtown Marion, come spend your Friday night at The Usual! ❤️

09/05/2026

Staying with us tonight? Dinner is just downstairs.

Our friends at The Usual Kitchen & Bar are serving up a 14 oz. slow-roasted Prime Rib tonight, complete with a garden salad and baked potato.

And we love getting to show off some of their great people behind the food — Christina and Dustin are getting tonight’s special ready!

Good food. Good people. Right here at the General Francis Marion Hotel.

Available while supplies last. Dinner starts at 5 PM!

Good food. Good people. That’s The Usual.

Meet two of the people behind tonight’s dinner — Christina and Dustin, showing off the slow-roasted prime rib coming out of our kitchen tonight!

Tonight’s special is a 14 oz. slow-roasted prime rib, served with a garden salad and baked potato.

Available while supplies last, so come hungry!

Dinner starts at 5 PM tonight at The Usual Kitchen & Bar - Marion, VA

09/03/2026

Staying with us or just looking for dinner plans?

Come downstairs and make The Usual your Thursday night usual. Apple-Cheddar Chicken Panini with house-made chips, followed by warm Blackberry Cobbler and vanilla ice cream sounds like a pretty good way to spend the evening.

The Usual Kitchen & Bar is located right inside the General Francis Marion Hotel and is open tonight 5–8 PM.

Come hungry — we’ll take care of the rest.

08/28/2026

Exciting news from right here at the General Francis Marion Hotel! 🎉

The Usual Kitchen & Bar is soft opening THIS WEEKEND! 🍽️🍷

We’re excited to see the doors open and welcome some of The Usual’s very first guests.

Take a look at their soft opening menu below, share the news, and come see what’s been happening inside the hotel!

Friday | 5–8 PM
Saturday | 5–9 PM

Come as you are. Stay for supper. Make it your Usual. 💙

08/25/2026

Something sweet is coming to downtown Marion! 😍

Our friends at The Usual Kitchen & Bar are giving us a preview of two desserts guests will soon be able to enjoy right here inside the General Francis Marion Hotel.

Will you be ordering the Flourless Chocolate Torte or The Not-So-Usual Nanner Puddin’ first?

Follow The Usual Kitchen & Bar - Marion, VA for opening updates and more delicious previews!

08/22/2026

The Usual Kitchen & Bar - Marion, VA is almost ready for opening.

A Quick Opening Update

We had hoped to welcome everyone to The Usual tomorrow, but we still have a few final details to work through before we can officially open our doors.

We know many of you were looking forward to joining us, and we’re just as disappointed to have to wait a little longer. Our team is working hard to get everything resolved, and we hope to announce our new opening date very soon.

Thank you for your patience, encouragement, and excitement for The Usual. We want your first visit to be a great one—and we can’t wait to make The Usual your usual place.

Please follow our page for the latest opening updates. 💙

08/21/2026

Have you decided what you’re ordering first?

Our friends at The Usual Kitchen & Bar - Marion, VA are serving up fresh, made-from-scratch favorites right here inside the General Francis Marion Hotel. Whether you’re staying with us or joining us from around town, come hungry and discover your new usual!

Be sure to like and follow The Usual Kitchen & Bar – Marion, VA for menu features, events, and specials.

07/03/2026

🇺🇸 Looking for something to do this holiday weekend?

Smyth County is packed with fireworks, live music, family fun, and community events July 3–5!

Stay with us in the heart of downtown Marion and enjoy it all.

❤️🤍💙 Happy Independence Day!

07/03/2026

🎶 Summer is happening in Downtown Marion! ☀️

Planning a visit? Stay with us at the General Francis Marion Hotel and enjoy all the fun just steps from our front door!

🎸 July 17 – Downtown Block Party
🍔 July 18 – Hungriest Mother Festival
🎄 July 25 – Christmas in July

Book your stay and experience historic charm, Southern hospitality, and one unforgettable summer in Marion.

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