34 Best Bars in Columbia

“Great atmosphere! And the best bartender in town Liz!🍸💫“

“we signed the wall! The Band was good. Amanda knows how to cut a pizza! 🙂“

“Said it was open 12-5, but closed at 4:00“

“Said it was open 12-5, but closed at 4:00“

“I had a brew-tiful time with hubby at the International Tap House. Hop out, check it out, and bring your friends!“

“I frequented Eastside while a student. After 13 years I was back for a college visit to Como, and decided to pop in.
Still have a real fun karaoke night. Still have cheap drinks. Still serving Stag. Still weird and beautiful and kind of scary inside, in all the best ways. This bar is a gem“

“If there’s once place in Columbus that bourbon aficionados need to go it is here. Jeff was amazing, he’s knowledgeable and friendly. Take my unsolicited wisdom with a grain of salt, I am from northern British Columbia where bar tenders/owners that personally love bourbon are not a common commodity.“

“My friends and I love this place!! Georgia is the best bartender in the world. She made me a drink based off my personality? And it was the best shot I’ve ever had. I don’t live in Columbia but I will be back solely for this place and Georgia. Thank you for being amazing♡“

“Raider Nation!! Best place to cheer on the Black and Silver for the next championship!“

“Always a great time here for our league night of pool Troy the owner is a great guy. The service is top notch the young lady that work behind the bar Always check on us and brings us or food and drinks even through she is generally the only one working.“

“Tom and his crew have a very nice establishment. They have an extensive cocktail menu to go with the many pool tables. We love the decor here and you will as well. Go visit them for a great day or night of food and drink!!! Thanks Tom for a well run establishment.“

“This is my first time here, you should try it also.“

“best time ever! love this place!“

“Not a great beer selection, but decent IPA at a low price. The place was really busy on a Saturday night, with lots of college kids watching the game on big screens. They have drinks promotions every day, and free WiFi. Comfortable outside and inside seating areas and friendly staff.“

“a great place to play games and they are so wonderful and friendly towards me and so many people based on my personal experience. great sodas buy one get one free 2 dollars each time you go in.“

“The BBQ is a must try delicious, good times & good music too.“

“Columbia's best hidden gem. Best prices for quality drinks plus the greatest owner!!“

“I’ve only ordered drinks here and it is a fun experience. They have themes throughout the year that is incorporated throughout the space and the menu. This time was the ‘Love Pub’ for Valentine’s Day. They did a lot with a little regarding the decor, very thoughtful and well done. The drinks were well thought out and delicious. It was a fun stop that we made and good memories were created here.“

“I cannot recommend this place enough!! Our kid loves the no school day camps and he’s super excited about the Saturday Kids Club! The space is so inviting and it’s nice to know when he is there he’s having a good time!!“

“Brunch is better here. The cocktails are on point. But the food is something that can't be passed on. From an out of towner that almost gave up because of limited parking, this a place that every town and city needs. Columbia has something special here.“

“Amazing place ole Conrad does a great job and has wonderful staff.“

“Have a great room, the view from my balcony overlooks Broadway St. and much of the University of Missouri. the staff are great, the food is great and even during the limited service because of Covid and being Christmas weekend these people are all in for me. I made the right choice!!!!!“

“Top Ten Wines is such a gem! Every visit is a great experience — the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and they always have something unique on the menu. Whether it’s a new wine to try or an interesting whiskey pour, their selection never disappoints. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and always happy to make recommendations, which makes the whole experience even better.

It’s the perfect spot to unwind, catch up with friends, or discover a new favorite drink. Absolutely love having this place nearby!“

“This is the most unique bar I’ve ever been to. What other bar has 70+ shots that offer something different?Genuinely, I’ve never been somewhere that’s been so true to their name. Also an incredibly helpful staff. They always somehow know what I haven’t tried yet. Almost like they know me on a personal basis.10/10 recommend this establish if you want a different experience from the normal boring bar scene.“

“I drove all the way from Jefferson City to Columbia specifically to bring my kids here, only to arrive and find the doors locked — despite their Open sign being on and a Facebook post made the SAME DAY advertising family-friendly arcade games until 5pm. There was no notice posted, no update on their page, and no warning whatsoever. After messaging them, I was told they were “short staffed” and wouldn’t open until 4pm. That would’ve been fine if they had bothered to communicate that before people wasted gas, time, and energy driving out — especially families with kids. What made this worse was the complete lack of accountability or urgency. No apology beyond a generic response, no attempt to make it right, and no concern that I was sitting there with a car full of disappointed kids. If you’re going to advertise events and promote being open, you need to actually be open — or at the very least update your customers. This was careless, frustrating, and incredibly unprofessional. We won’t be back, and I strongly suggest others confirm they’re actually open before making the trip, because their social media and reality clearly don’t match.“

“Speakeasy vibe cocktail bar creating exceptional hand-crafted cocktails. Every drink was delicious.

Spent about 4 hours here with friends on a Saturday evening playing games.

Space is comfortable and the seating is excellent. Sound level is quiet but can get very noisy during busier times.

I’ve added this place to my Columbia favorites.“

“the service has always been excellent and friendly! we love the layout/atmosphere. as for food, drink, and dessert - hey! it's excellent, too! if you haven't been, by all means you should go!“

“Patio is glorious and service and food is great!“

“It took a minute to seat us, all Was forgiven by our awesome waitress. She was attentive and patient. She not only brought us to go boxes but to go cups for our guacamole, etc.“

“Great service and atmosphere.“

“Great food, very nice restaurant, and wonderful service! Thanks to our amazing waitress, Brie! We will be back when we come to Columbia again!!“

“Amazing food! The Mac n cheese and corn are UH-MAZING.“

“Chris Mc D's has the best gourmet food in Mid-Missouri...or maybe anywhere. On a recent visit, we met our server, Joe. He was so knowledgeable about the food and how it was cooked, that I ,wondered if he had been standing elbow-to-elbow with the CHEF, who has my highest regards. Joe explained to us how all the seafood is FLOWN IN fresh. This speaks very highly both of Chris Mc D's and Joe, who knew and cared to share this information with us. A solid 5 stars for this restaurant!“

“The Penguin is a good time for all with a piano bar in the center of the action. Upstairs is another full bar with plenty of space to mingle. Atmosphere is festive and entertaining! It’s in a historic building that housed Dos Hombres in the 1990s.“