36 Best Bars in Columbia

“Excellent food and service. Will be back!“

“Gotta say the waitress was excellent. I wanted something light, which, for me, was the Cajun Chicken Pasta.
I really enjoyed it. The vegetables that were included were cooked just right with the required crunch. It had a very rich look and didn't disappoint.“

“I’ve been going to 929 for years! It’s one of the best moderate Korean restaurants in Columbia.“

“I wanted to rave about the manager, Eddie, and chef, Jonathan. On Friday, I inquired about accommodating my stringent dietary restrictions, and they proactively exceeded expectations. My requirements included the exclusive use of pure olive oil in the preparation of my meal. Initially, I expressed concern that my options might be limited to broccoli and a simple salad. Manager Eddie assured me that this was unacceptable and suggested I contact the chef the following day to discuss my needs. Following this conversation, Chef Jonathan promptly developed a suitable solution. I ordered the brick chicken, prepared using only olive oil, rosemary, and thyme—a dish perfectly aligned with my dietary limitations. The meal was exquisite, and I thoroughly enjoyed dining with my friends. accommodate my very strict food intolerances, and they went out of their way to do just that. I needed my dishes to be cooked in pure olive oil, amongst other things. At first, I told Eddie it looked like I could only have broccoli and a salad with minimal toppings. He said, "You can't come here and just eat salad and broccoli." He then said to call the next day, and he would get the chef on the phone to discuss my food concerns. I called the next day, and Jonathan quickly had an idea. I ordered the brick chicken, which only had olive oil, rosemary, and thyme. Exactly what I was able to eat. It was delicious, and I was so thrilled to eat out with my friends. I so appreciate both of them going out of their way for me.“

“Chill atmosphere, great people, AMAZING food, fun games... what more could you ask for?! My husband and I went for the first time today and we've already made plans to go back! Perfect find for a nostalgic, fun date. ❤️“

“I never leave reviews, but this place is just too good to not share. The drinks are unique and delicious (My favorite is the Island Boi, or the Orange Creamsicle one, or maybe the Coco Loco one 😂😂). And the food is incredible! I’ve never had anything there that I didn’t love. My favorites are the hush puppies, hummus, Veg Fil A sandwich, and the rice and beans bowl. This time when we went, the chef added protein crumbles, nacho cheese, and green onions on top and it was even better. My son loves the Hoot sandwich and he’s 10 years old and usually non-vegan….so that’s a huge compliment to the flavor of that sandwich. On top of all this, the place is just cool. The atmosphere is so comfortable and inviting, like I could stay all night if I didn’t have to put my kid to bed! 🤣 I just really love this place and I’m so glad to see it added to our neighborhood!!“

“Amazing food and service…Nia is the best!!“

“Enjoyed being there with friends, eating, drinking and listening to a great band, Oracle Blue!“

“The staff make it so much fun. Such a range of patrons, but everyone gets a long so we'll and there is such a fun atmosphere. It's no fancy place, but again, if you want an enjoyable experience, head over. They also have a jukebox, pool table, and an outdoor patio with TV in the back.“

“Food good vibes on point this is a plus .... really enjoyed myself.... dj keep the music coming gotta go back soon!“

“Be creative on your next date night... Puro Lounge is the best place to engage in great conversation or listen to great live music. The most attentive staff you will ever encounter!“

“CJ's is the perfect spot for a great meal and even better vibes! The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making you feel right at home the moment you walk in. The food? Absolutely delicious - every dish is prepared with care and packed with flavor. Whether you're grabbing a bite with friends or just stopping in for a quick meal, CJ's is a place you'll want to visit again and again. Highly recommend!“

“I love this venue for any occasion. It's spacious and elegant for a small or medium size event. I love the fact that the kitchen and counter space are separated by a wall and two double swinging doors to hide the workings of the kitchen.“

“This neighborhood bar is small, no taps, but big outdoor music stage and great service by staff!!!“

“the owner is awesome and does so much to help a lot of people in the community and her story is just so much and so many times Untold about that. truly a great place to go with a feel like home atmosphere. I enjoy it there myself because it is home for me as I'm sure it is for a lot of other people.“

“Well this place is just simple with live bands and a relaxed atmosphere. The place is exciting as a change of scenario. It's not a place I'd go with my family , only friends to have fun. I'll be coming back here any time soon with another group of friends.“

“Y y’all let lul cuz get jumped like that 😭😭😭“

“Great entertainment top notch.. and friendly environment. See ya next time“

“Excellent food and service! Thank you Cameron. Burgers were delicious!“

“Wednesday night ...dj Low goes hard...love it..Am from Louisiana and he plays all of our music...thanks“

“It's a very nice atmosphere for grown people with no drama“

“Gabi (I think that was her name) was an incredible server and deserves more per hour, dealt with any and everything the patrons could serve her way with a smile all while the country music played and resonated with everyone, the food was delicious, the prices were fair, and I will be going back soon!!“

“Grass roots artists-driven exhibition at it's best! No middle-man. Pure art.“

“Amazing People & Services. Had A Blast.“

“Megan Marsh is the best. So friendly and she knows what she is doing.. Will come again.“

“We so enjoyed this establishment both nights we stayed in Cola. We loved the fresh oysters, old bay shrimp and crab legs. Had the pleasure of meeting the one and only Mother Shucker. Such a lovely lady! Can’t wait to share our bottle of cocktail sauce with the bestie on our next oyster night at home. Much love to you all! 🫶 We will be back soon!“

“Pinch sucks“

“Amazing bar for people that wanna be looked at by a handsome bartender. The bartender that was particularly nice and cuddly towards me was Tylor. He's the one with the beautiful 1930s style mustache, and the awful ginger chinstrap. He gave me free shots of rumpleminze as well as Jim Morrison's. He then came from behind the bar to warmly put his arm around me and whisper compliments into my right ear. A stunning night, and please visit if you'd like the same experience!(p.s. I went home with him that same night yay!)“

“I blinked, and tacos appeared before me. Your bartender, Quinn, gave exceptional customer service!“

“Great food and Great atmosphere!“

“Real Pub, Real Guinness tap, Real Good food, Real Chill“

“The drinks( Red stripe and Jamaica Me Crazy)were great and I ordered oxtails with rice and peas with mac to go. The cook and server/bartender were sweet and polite. My food was amazing once I got home. Thank you so much. I will be a returning customer.“

“My favorite place to go! Cozy vibes, and all ages. The staff is excellent! If you haven’t been, please do so. You won’t regret it!“

“Very good food and drinks, couldn't eat all of my food due to my daughter having my granddaughter. Plan on coming back and getting her one ( prime rib dinner) and get another one myself before I head back to NY, Big👍👍... Hopefully, they are serving prime rib....“

“My waitress was Corey a slim light skinned guy with dreads. He was rude the whole night. We first entered the restaurant there was hardly nobody there he told us it will be a 15min wait. So we sat down and waited in about 10mins 3 people passed us and went and sat down so I got up and told him then he rudely seated us. As we ordered he was looking at the game on the television and gave us no eye contact. I asked for 2 unsweet teas 1 with no ice I got two sweet teas, I told him that it was sweet an I wanted unsweetened but my husband said that he would keep his sweet tea. So the waitress picked it up and brought me a sweet tea again this time with ice when I asked for no ice. So the second time I decided to just let it sit there because he seemed upset. I placed my order and asked for an extra side of potatoes, he said they come in 3 so I said ok I want it. Then my husband asked do potatoes come with his order and the waiter said “yes do you want to add extra” my husband said “naw I’m good” when the order came I had only 3 potatoes which is what comes with the order, my husband had four potatoes that’s three that come with the order and one extra. I looked at the receipt and saw that he charged both of us for an extra order of potatoes. I told him that I don’t have an extra order in mine, and that my husband didn’t order an extra side but if he did, he should have gotten three potatoes, not one extra . He said “yes he did ask for extra” we both said no he didn’t. and he ran to the back talking loud i can hear him say “bro I swear they ordered extra potatoes. We don’t say anything else. We know what we ordered he was too busy watching the TV while we were ordering . He brought the ticket to the table and told us we can pay up front. He didn’t say thank you, have a good night or nothing he never looked back our way. he never even apologized for bringing me sweet tea both times with ice. We left him a $10 tip although he didn’t deserve a dime but he could have gotten more. I’m just not the type to leave nothing. His attitude was so nasty I will not go there again!“