Bierkeller Brewing Company

Came for the bratfest and beer. Always a great time here and the food is awesome.

Tucked along the scenic banks of the Congaree River in Columbia, SC, Bierkeller Brewing Company is an absolute gem if you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing brewery experience with great beer, food, and service. The brewery sits right by the Three Rivers Greenway, offering stunning riverside views and a huge, well-designed outdoor biergarten that feels peaceful and open, even on busy days. It’s dog-friendly, family-friendly, and has plenty of shade and seating—perfect for everything from a solo afternoon beer to a group gathering.

The beer is excellent—crisp, clean German-style lagers brewed with serious attention to tradition. Every pour tastes fresh and balanced, and the variety is enough to keep both casual drinkers and beer lovers happy. The food pairs beautifully with the beer: soft pretzels, bratwurst, schnitzel sandwiches, and rotating specials that keep the menu interesting without being overwhelming.

Service is friendly, fast, and laid-back. The bartenders and servers are knowledgeable and happy to talk through the beer selection or offer samples. Best of all, the vibe here is calm. Even with live music or trivia nights, the volume stays manageable, and you never feel rushed or crowded.

Bierkeller has become a go-to spot for relaxing by the river with a great pint in hand. Highly recommend!

I'm guessing this might be good for the college scene? I was not impressed. I had to order at a window (which is technically fine, just setting the scene for you). I had to clean my table before and after (like take up my plates and garbage). The dining area is like a plain cafeteria, nothing special. The food was alright, small portions. I was still hungry after my Jäger Schnitzel. Not the worst, but I wouldn't want to go back.

Amazing German food with some amazing German inspired Beer! Would definitely recommend!

5 German beer selections, all good. We ordered a pretzel w cheese. It was stale, dry and smaller than the palm of my hand. My granddaughter ordered brat w kraut and German potatoe salad. Brat was small, maybe 4 inches, $7.50. Kraut, about 3 tablespoons, $5. Potatoe salad, 3 table spoons, $5. So, good beer, food so so and expensive.

Great location, mid food, went recently got two drinks and a pretzel, paid 40 dollars, prob won't be returning

Beautiful riverside views and polite service. However, the food did have solid room for improvement. The spätzle wasn’t cooked properly / well and the schnitzel was not a very thin slice( almost chicken nugget thickness). The pretzel was drenched in salt.
The bratwurst was pretty good!

I would come here for a beer and the view, not for the food.

Great location and beer selection.

Good, authentic German food. I appreciate their rotating specials. Big fan of the trivia on Thursdays!

Vibes are nice, fries are good

Cozy spot to have dinner on a cold winter's nightn. Enjoyed the delicious beer and schnitzel followed by a quick walk next to the river/canal. Beautiful evening with my husband :)

Always friendly. Always welcoming. Great place to meet up with friends of all group sizes with indoor and outdoor seating and huge courtyard area!

Nice little Christmas market, amazing soup. Great brats. Lovely Christmas music.

The food tasted like cafeteria food, and the beer was overpriced. Additionally, the staff seemed unresponsive and inattentive during our visit. Overall, the experience was disappointing, and I would recommend exploring other dining options nearby

Terrible food terrible beer terrible music this place shouldn’t be getting any customers.