30 Best Cocktail Bars in Columbia

“I have been here a few times, with multiple groups of people, and we have yet to leave disappointed! I absolutely CANNOT go without ordering at MINIMUM the Duck Wings & the Mushrooms.. The atmosphere is cozy yet fun, and you truly feel like you’ve entered a garden atmosphere! Their Happy Hour is truly one of the best in Columbia—HALF-OFF ALL APPETIZERS SEEMS CRIMINAL WHEN THEY ARE THIS GOOD! Our waitress, Molly, was absolutely amazing! Attentive, friendly, and anticipated our every need! As for food, the menu changes seasonally, so I was lucky enough to try my all-time favorites—the duck wings & mushrooms—while trying some new ones! The Owner made sure to come to our table and ask how everything was—which is refreshing because we saw him working his tail off all night and truly helping his workers thrive! Don’t even get me started on the cocktails 🫠 If you have not been here, you 100% need to make this your next Lunch, Happy Hour, or Dinner option!! Every menu is amazing!“

“Nice little place, the food was delicious we enjoyed our dinner,
the dessert, banana pudding the bananas had very odd texture would not recommend
The drinks, her blueberry sour loved, me heart of darkness loved especially the show“

“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.“

“I really want to like this place; but it falls short of being great and more to average or just above. The food is good, not great; but is semi unique. The service is nice, but often too busy to be really attentive. All in all it's worth checking out for yourself; but it could be better with a few tweaks.“

“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.“

“The food, service, and atmosphere was off the chain!!! Great place to eat and hangout!!!“

“If your are looking for a nice laid back spot that is different from the norm yes this is it. Yet the food is amazing, best philly and wings I can think of. I’m a country boy and they even have hotdogs one they the best in town.“

“PERFECT LOVED IT“

“My cousin and I visited on Black Friday. The bartenders were great and the vibes were on point. The lounge itself is so cute. Anna poured amazing drinks and kept the music flowing. The food... the food... Terrible! We both had the Ribeye and they were burnt and chewy.. How they managed that on a medium rare cook is beyond me. My caesar was good, but I doubt I'd ever order food from here again. I will definitely return for good drinks and vibes though.“

“This was my first visit. I had a 7:30 reservation and arrived 30 minutes early. Seated by 7:15. Our waiter Marcus, was quite pleasant and provided great feedback of our meal choice. He was quick and attentive. For our first course, we had local beet salad and mussels. Absolutely delicious!!! For the entree we had the swordfish replacement, Tilefish ( because they sold out of the swordfish). We’ve never heard of Tilefish and it was a great choice!!The shrimp and grits was delicious and savory. The only thing we were not to happy with was the cold air coming from the patio. It was a rather cool night. It was hard to relax because we were cold, sadly. I’m sure the atmosphere would have been better if we were not so cold. The parking is extremely tight and small so expect to possibly park on the street or use the valet parking. Overall, I would return again.“

“We absolutely love the food and wonderful drinks here! The staff is amazing thank you Goats! We always have the best time here!“

“We are from out of town visiting and wanted to try something new. We had a child with celiac so that can be difficult. This place had amazing servers and amazing food!! Def recommend for food and atmosphere!!“

“Stopped from out of town to enjoy a nice dinner and would come back 10 more times. Our waiter was quick and friendly, our bar drinks were delicious and the food was the star. Pork Rinds, meatloaf, catfish & grits + kids meals. So happy we popped in.“

“Celebrated my 61st birthday there.We had an awesome time ‼️“

“This is a great spot for date night. We ordered the Crispy Roll Super Crunch, Pad Thai noodles with chicken, and a mango summer roll. The Pad Thai and the sushi were both excellent, fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed, making it an enjoyable place to sit, talk, and take your time with the meal. We would definitely come back.“

“This is a very sexy venue with upscale delicious menu and stunning cocktails. The service is always on point, in fact most of the bar staff even remembers my name and favorite drink! I have never had a bad experience here and recommend this place to anyone who enjoys impeccable service and quality cusine.“

“I love the Sparkleberry location. Great food and drinks are amazing! Fun for family time. Great for all ages. My kids and grandkids really enjoy the atmosphere and employees are simply delightful. Making sure food is hot and drinks are filled. Birria tacos and Elotes are my favorite! They are a must get when you come! And look for Julian! He will make sure you have everything you need for a great night! This guy is the best server!!“

“Wonderful And Helpful Staff When Ever I'm In South Carolina I Stop By Greens And Pickup Liquors?Beer's? Wines? And Specialty Beer's The Team Drink. Greens Carry Everything From Alpha To ZuluIf You're In Columbia South Carolina Make GREENS A Definitely Stop!! If I Drank I Would Have One Hell Of A Home Bar ?“

“The food is very good! love this place.“

“absolutely amazing owner and service, u don't even sing and had a great time.“

“servicio y frescura en los productos,“

“delicioso y fantastico buen servicio y muy bonito lugar lo recomiendo“

“What a neighborhood treasure. The owner is passionate about her establishment, customers are her family and gives back to her community. Great place with incredible people. Thank you for the hospitality.“

“I had been wanting to find a joint where I can go hang out listen to some good music have a great conversations. Somewhere I would look forward to going every time I wonder unwind. This is the discovery I made. After many years I found a joint where I could truly unwind. I am from New Jersey and I visit here in Columbia once every month but this is a good reason if to eventually move here. I had a great time listening to some very talented musicians, talking with them enjoying conversations with the very friendly bartenders and literally making friends. I'm so glad I took that walk and walked in to this joint.“

“Frank was amazing. Very friendly and high energy. We came at 9:15 and were the only ones seating in the hibachi area. He came out and gave a show like it was a full room. Very friendly and not too much. Allowed us space to talk and enjoy dinner as well. He made our night. Food was amazing and fresh. Tried this different style of noodles and was pleasantly surprised.“

“The teriyaki crispy wings were soooo good. The waitress was very friendly and helpful with taking orders. The food came out fast and hot. The drinks were really good as well. I love the happy hour options and prices they had. I will definitely be back.“

“Awesome customer service!!!! Food was Outstanding especially the Grits and Shrooms! So much I ordered another serving. I loved the atmosphere!“

“Today was my first time going, but it definitely won't be my last. This is not your typical restaurant, so expect that.... but great vibes.. great music.. good food.. love the Mimosas... Go try it out‼️“

“Had lunch there today.. Bison Burger ..upstream sandwich (Salmon ) and Parmesan fries were great 👍“