24 Best Cocktail Bars in Columbia

“I got married there today and the staff was amazing in accommodating our small and intimate ceremony. We weren’t expecting anything AT ALL except some good tapas, drinks, and great vibes. We were given a bottle of bubbly to pop once we said our I DOS and a round of shots for us and our guests. I couldn’t be happier. Market on Main was already a great place that I’d experienced wonderful service and food each time I’ve gone but they will forever be an amazing memory for us as we shared the most special day of our lives. Thank you all so so much from the bottom of our hearts.“

“We had a very enjoyable breakfast here. The beignets were great. The biscuit with sausage gravy was also very nice, and the sweet heat chicken (or whatever it was called) was really good. Super tender and great flavor. I don't recall the waiters name, and one of our parties order came out wrong (we did not mention it because all of the food was out, and well, what are you gonna do?), but we were overall very happy with his service. A nice young man. The overall vibe of the place was really nice as well. The staff seemed happy, and the customers all seemed happy. Would most definitely return.“

“My husband made reservations for my birthday weekend and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! It was a culinary experience like no other and our sever Sean was attentive and very friendly. I loved the vibe of the restaurant, the open kitchen, our cocktails were so tasty (The Hollow and The Local Tourist), the Wild Game Tasting Board was amazing, and our entrees (Elk Filet and Duck Breast) were delicious! For dessert, we had the Layered Peach Cobbler and Sean even placed a candle in the middle! We definitely will be back! Absolutely loved this place!“

“The salad I got was delicious. I chose the Strawberry salad they have and added the salmon to it. Loved the berry dressing. It wasn't too sweet. 3 out of the 5 of us got this same salad and we all loved it! This is a great spot for a business lunch or a fun girl's luncheon.“

“Great surprise. Was looking primarily for food, and found a gem of a bistro bar. Eclectic setting with funky vibe attracting all ages and cultures... quite fun for a date or friend outing. Ordered appetizers mainly... the Brussel Sprouts were so good we ordered another. I was disappointed by the mussels, but could have been a fluke. It's the only reason I didn't give it a 5. My biggest surprise was the Philly sandwich. Growing up in Philly, I can't help to sample out of state versions always disappointed. Goat's with it's namesake cheese was special... it didn't attempt to imitate and created something all their own. If you love steak and melted cheese, go for it. Last but not least was the great service and the amazing menu of cocktails. Will definitely come back. PS: don't come here if you want a big table and a lot of room to spread out... this is quaint, cozy and intimate. Loved it.“

“My husband and I went for our anniversary and LOVED it. We will definitely be back. We got there as soon as they opened and of course got seated right away. Our waiter was phenomenal and if they were out of something, he'd make a suggestion on a alternative. The food was fabulous as well. Definitely 10/10“

“What a great place to unwind. The food is top tier. The music was jumping. My server was sooo nice and adorable. Although I can see the owners or friends of owners like to be performative. They are there but they aren't present. The owner sat at the end of the bar with a group of women smoking hookah and laughing while the bartender was struggling in the worst way possible. I ordered two old fashions and before they hit the table I was asking what the they made me. It had muddled strawberries lol by the time I got our drinks we were paying the tab. But homie never stopped blowing oooh's in the air with the lady friends. Smh by the end she had 4 people helping her and on the internet. Its cool tho.“

“My wife and I found this place a few weekends ago and decided to go again. I have to say that this food is incredible and the presentation of the food is beautiful. The staff is really friendly and they brought the food out really quick. The amount of food you get for the money is pretty solid. We will for sure return!“

“Busy Sunday Brunch with Mixed Results -We visited Tazza Kitchen for brunch on Sunday around 1:30 PM. The restaurant was initially busy but cleared out quickly. While we were seated promptly, our server didn't inquire about drinks and seemed more focused on closing up, as they close earlier on Sundays.The breakfast burger was delicious, but the Baja bowl lacked flavor and seasoning. Unfortunately, our waiter forgot our Bloody Mary order. Overall, it seemed like the staff was ready to end their shift.On a positive note, once we were able to get someone's attention, they were happy to help. Salt and pepper shakers were missing from our table, but a staff member readily provided them when requested.“

“Absolutely loved it! Had a Great whiskey to accompany the best corn bread I've eaten . Our party ordered lots of dishes and shared . The basic pulled pork sandwich was delicious , loaded with meat , slaw and mustard sauce . , the pig wings ( a pork thigh ? ) was fantastic , like a chicken wing on a bone . A new dish for me ! The smashed crispy potatoes was excellent . Our server Bianca , was attentive very informative . We loved our first visit here a year ago when in town and our second visit was consistent .“

“Very nice casual "fancy" place to eat before a show. Koger theatre and colonial life are right there within walking distance. My waitress was great although her name slips my mind. She was extremely busy but kept a great attitude. The food was ok for me. I did enjoy my salad, croissants and garlic butter broccoli but the chicken fell a little flat for me. Had great flavor but was a tad bit dry for liking, seems they could have put more sauce on it. Overall I'd go back and recommend this place.“

“Best Hispanic food I have ever had. Absolutely amazing food. And I'm from South Florida, we had tons of Hispanic restaurants. Parking is horrible; they have a small parking lot and a ton of customers. But it is definitely worth every bit of it. The owner or mgr. likes to interact with his customers. They make your food in front of you and ask what you want so you never get anything that you don't want. I highly recommend this place!!!Vegetarian options: They make it in front of you so you can ask them to put anything you want in it. If it's veggies you want then they do it.Kid-friendliness: You can dine in or sit out side. Authentic setting. The owner likes to interact with the kids a bit and gives them treats, and it was NOT in a weird way. Each time we showed up he did the same thing.“

“I don't think I've ever been inside before because I didn't know they had a separate entrance for liquor, but the staff was really helpful. I'm sure they were laughing at me because I was so confused lol. The place was huge, I got there like 10 minutes before they were going to close so I quickly asked an employee to help me find what I wanted and he walked me through and showed me where everything was. But nonetheless it's super clean and organized there, I really like it better than an abc store. I just hate that liquor stores close at 7 here where in nc I'm used to stores closing at 9. If you are looking for liquor definitely go to Greens.“

“The best upscale Asian/Asian fusion in Columbia. Everything I’ve had from here is fresh and packed with complex flavor.The pork belly steam buns are my absolute favorite thing on the menu. They are soft on the outside and the caramelized pork melts in your mouth. It is a must try in my opinion.The Din Thai Fung is a generous portion of perfectly cooked and seasoned rice, egg, and veggies. We added smoked pork to ours but we’ll be trying it with the shrimp next time!The shrimp shumai was the dish I was the least impressed with but it was still incredibly good. The best dumplings I’ve had in Columbia as well as the closest I’ve had to the likes of famous dumpling houses in Seattle. I just feel like the shrimp flavor did not shine as much as I expected it to but the texture and dipping sauce were on point. I will 100% be trying the soup dumplings next time I’m in!On top of the food the atmosphere is incredible and it’s always lively with quick service!“

“I love Pam's front porch it's a full of nice carring people who watch out for one another and Pam's a beautuful lady and her son does dynamite tats .He is a great guy .I enjoy going to Pam's i always have a blast ���������“

“This is the newest restaurant in the St.Andrews/Irmo area. Great location easy to find .The food is outstanding!Very versatile menu. I love the fact that they cater to pescatarians vegetarian's and meat eaters. With my Pescatarian.lifestyle it's hard to find restaurants that have has items on the menu .The shrimp baskets, shrimp tacos on tues and Thursdays, Salmon and grits or shrimp and grits for brunch on Sunday. Crabs on Working Women Wednesdays & Veggie burgers. Plus meat options for those that eat meat . Check their menu.Im excited to eat there at least once or twice a week.It feels like you're at a beach Retreat very relaxed ... They also have a volleyball court and an outside bar , pool tables and games inside the restaurant.The owner and staff are super friendly.My new favorite place to eat. Go check it out for yourself you won't be disappointed.“

“I've been twice now and both times I have only tried the sushi and small plates. Sushi quality is very good, the yellowtail sashimi, pork belly roll, and the sunset crab roll were 10/10. Small plates I've tried the pork & ginger gyoza, crab wontons, beef kimchi dumplings, crispy tuna and they were good as well. My only complaint with the small plates/ appetizers is that it's exactly that lol very small. Definitely not shareable! However they are good. Cocktails were also good as well, overall very solid place!“

“It was my sister's 60th birthday. We decided to go to the joint because she loves to dance. We had such a wonderful time.The food was delicious as well, but the staff took so long getting the food. I enjoyed the drink as well. Me and my girlfriend again really enjoyed ourselves. It is a very nice place to go to.“

“I only rated a 4 because I didn't actually go in. While waiting for my passengers, however, security checked on me frequently to make sure everything was fine. After checking on me, they ensured my passengers and let them check on me themselves and allowed reentry after a security check and pat down which was greatly appreciated! They only allow members after a certain hour which is great for added security! Definitely recommended as far as going to a safe space. I'll have to check back in if I ever actually enter the building. Oh, parking ? get there early!!“

“This is a high quality LONG STANDING neighborhood pub that is great for all occasions! I've been an 18 year friend and customer and can't say enough about owner Becki Stallings. She pours her heart and tireless efforts into our little place we are so blessed to have to go to relax, unwind, laugh, catch up, game watch, music listen, grab a bite to eat, play pool and so much more!!“

“This is my absolute favorite place to go now. I just moved here from up north and I was looking for a karaoke ? place and great food and I found both in one place. The food is amazing the service and people top notch and the atmosphere very laid back and so much fun. I highly recommend this place.“

“Visited here yesterday from Charleston. The food was made with love. I got the shrimp pasta 10/10. My boyfriend got the ribeye steak with a side of macaroni and mash potatoes. The only complaint was the mash. The steak was seasoned very well and very tender!!!! The patron flight was definitely not worth the $60. We was better off just buying regular drinks. The live Dj was a vibe but was kind of too loud around the time we were eating dinner. We sat next to each other but it felt like we were yelling over the music to hear each other. Went outside to the patio to finish up our drinks. The bartender was nice. But the heater outside didn’t work because there was no propane so we ended the night a bit early. Overall experience 8/10 and we will definitely visit again when we are in the Columbia area.“

“If you're dining after 7pm you must be 30 yrs old for men. There is tight security at the door. The music is loud and there is definitely a vibe. The food is well seasoned and nice portion sizes. There are several servers so the wait to place an order wasn't long. They offer hookah and there is a full bar. I would visit again.“

“We had a lovely dinner. The service was timely, the food was delicious, and our server for the evening was lovely! We tried the antipasto charcuterie and the gourmet meatballs. The “Duck Duck Drunk” had such a neat presentation, and the “Pretty Illusion” cocktail was so refreshing.“