Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Ale House is where you go when you're serious about your beer. Equipped with a brewery onsite, the H-G, as it's affectionately known, makes ales, wheat beer, extra special bitter (ESB), stouts and India Pale Ale (IPA). Even if you're not a beer drinker, the H-G has a wide assortment of whiskeys, bourbons, wines and other drinks. Locals tout this place as the best place in Columbia for date night, boys night out, ladies night or really, just any night is a good night at the Hunter-Gatherer.
Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Ale House
900 Main St
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone number (803) 748-0540
Yelp: 4.0 Stars - 160 reviews
USA Today ranked Gervais and Vine as one of its 10 Best bars in Columbia SC. Coming in the ninth spot, the trendy upscale bar ranks high among locals and tourists for excellent food and even better wines. There are over 40 wine choices available by the glass. Consider joining the wine club. For $23 a month, the staff recommends two or three wines for members to try. Each member receives recipes and tasting notes. A Mediterranean menu and tapas bar makes Gervais & Vine a popular place to dine, drink, and mingle.
620 Gervais St
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone number (803) 799-8463
Yelp: 4.0 Stars - 97 reviews
Scotch, cigars,and jazz are a prerequisite for a speakeasy, and Delaney's Speakeasy doesn't disappoint. With over 40 types of Scotch and 200 types of beer, this is the type of place that locals want to keep all to themselves. Classified as a cigar and jazz bar, Delaney's holds true by providing a 17-piece big band on Monday evenings and live jazz every Tuesday and Saturday. Located in the Five Points section of Columbia, Delaney's is a popular gathering spot for locals.
711 Saluda Ave
Columbia, SC 29205
Phone number (803) 255-0869
Yelp: 4.0 Stars - 25 reviews
Described by patrons as "Columbia's own Cheers", Group Therapy is a Columbia institution. Loud music punctuated by great drinks, cool staff, and awesome ambiance, Group Therapy is exactly what the doctor ordered to de-stress after a long work day. Saturday nights are live DJ nights, and the bar is open Tuesday night through Saturday night. Come out for happy hour 5 PM - 8 PM.
2107 Greene St
Columbia, SC 29205
Phone number (803) 256-1203
Yelp: 4.0 Stars - 14 reviews
Known for having the largest dance floor in South Carolina, The Skyline Club is one of the best dance clubs in the area. It's also a great bar! Check out some of their drinks with the kooky, original names. Try Purple Stuff Shooters or a pitcher of Four Loco. If you get hungry, dive into the menu for great bar fare like wings, burgers, and chicken strips.
100 Lee St
West Columbia, SC 29170
Phone number (803) 822-8608
Yelp: 4.0 Stars - 4 reviews
One of the best things about hanging out at Wet Willie's is the huge selection of mixed drinks, daiquiris and martinis. Bar favorites like Attitude Improvement, Call a Cab or Monkey Shine can be mixed with other drinks to create even better (stronger) drinks. With a cool mix your own drink app on the website, you can create your favorite combination and email it to the bar.
800 Gervais St
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone number (803) 779-5650
Yelp: 4.0 Stars - 15 reviews
Funky name, but awesome vibe is what sets Goatfeathers apart from the rest. Food, drinks, and cigars are the stars at Goatfeathers. You can literally select from hundreds of cocktails, wines, ports, and beers. Be sure to check out Biscotti or Toffee flavored martinis. Foodies will appreciate the offerings on the menu. Choose fan favorites like wings, chicken strips or burgers. Adventurous foodies will love the duck tacos or baked lobster mac-and-cheese.
2017 Devine St
Columbia, SC 29205
Phone number (803) 708-4495
Yelp: 5.0 Stars - 5 reviews
Pinch is one of the few college bars on this list. But with fan favorites like Bingo, Pinch may have something to offer a diverse crowd on Wednesday nights.
Pinch
640 Harden St
Columbia, SC 29205
Phone number (803) 708-6838
Yelp: 4.5 Stars - 6 reviews
USA Today ranks Hush as one of its 10 Best. The bar is known for jazz, soul, Latin dance songs, and poetry. Drinks are great, but the food is awesome. Dine on bar favorites like burgers and fries, but also indulge your taste buds with mini Beef Wellingtons or crab cakes
1004 Gervais St
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone number (803) 765-0404
Yelp: 3.5 Stars - 2 reviews
Check out the huge selection of craft beers and cocktails. Art Bar is funky, eclectic and loads of fun. Meet your friends for karaoke or dancing. The bar is known for having a diverse crowd and embracing alternative lifestyles.
1211 Park St
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone number (803) 929-0198
Yelp: 4.5 Stars - 22 reviews
Nightcaps is as close to being your favorite neighborhood bar as any. On any given night, you're going to have drinks and fun with locals. After a couple of visits, you will be treated as a regular as well. Regulars rave about the mozzarella sticks, which are handmade and sinfully good.
Nightcaps
2722 Devine St
Columbia, SC 29205
Phone number (803) 771-6575
Yelp: 4.5 Stars - 8 reviews
With fun activities like Karaoke and BOGO drink night, Kelly's may quickly become your favorite Columbia bar. Gather with friends after work and have a beer bucket and a basket of wings. Or just come and check out the big game on one of four TV screens.
1001 Washington St
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone number (803) 254-4464
Yelp: 5.0 Stars - 4 reviews
