29 Best Cocktail Bars in Columbia

1 The Hollow

4.8 Superb 386 Reviews

823 Gervais Street Unit 100, Columbia

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“The Hollow is always a tremendous experience from start to finish. From making the reservation to the impeccable service, everything is handled with care and professionalism. Our server, Fletcher, was fantastic, attentive, knowledgeable and perfectly timed with every course. The execution of the food, the hospitality, and the overall atmosphere are consistently outstanding. Chris, the owner, is unbelievably kind and attentive, making guests feel genuinely welcomed. It's clear that a lot of pride goes into every detail. Truly a one-of-a-kind dining experience that we look forward to every time. Thank you again The Hollow SC for making our date night so special.”

2 Market On Main

4.6 Superb 591 Reviews

1320 Main Street Suite 150, Columbia

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

3 Pam's Front Porch

4.8 Superb 91 Reviews

7332 Parklane Road, Columbia

“Pam is, without a doubt, the best person ya ever wanna meet! highly recommend!”

4 Ruby Sunshine

4.7 Superb 695 Reviews

2030 Devine Street Suite 101, Columbia

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“Came here to have breakfast on a Tuesday, it wasn't super busy and the atmosphere was great. Our server Linda, was wonderfully attentive and sweet. I get why the bacon bloody mary is award winning! I got the Trifecta, and my boyfriend got shrimp and grits. Both were fantastic! Highly recommend!”

5 Bourbon

4.4 Superb 521 Reviews

1214 Main Street, Columbia

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“I celebrated my 60th birthday at Bourbon, and they did NOT disappoint! 🎉 From the moment we arrived, the service was absolutely amazing—friendly, attentive, and on point. And let’s talk about the drinks…🔥 THEY WERE FIRE! Everything about the experience made my birthday celebration even more special. Great friends, great atmosphere, great service, and great drinks! If you’re looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion, Bourbon is definitely worth a visit. I had an amazing time and would absolutely go back! 🥂✨”

6 Braza Do Sul Brazilian Steakhouse

4.5 Superb 1,240 Reviews

410 Columbiana Drive, Columbia

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“PERFECT LOVED IT”

7 The War Mouth

4.4 Superb 344 Reviews

1209 Franklin Street, Columbia

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“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.”

8 McCary's Bar & Grill

3.9 Good 89 Reviews

851 Bush River Rd, Columbia

“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.”

9 Motor Supply Company Bistro

4.3 Superb 873 Reviews

920 Gervais Street, Columbia

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“Loved the vibe, location, and food! The ambience is just as important as the food and service, and this place lived up to that. I had the pork chop which was divine, and I normally would never order that. Only complaint is that my mushroom soup and entree were served together.”

10 Suite Sixty

4.0 Good 29 Reviews

9221 Two Notch Road Suite 60, Columbia

“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.”

11 Goat's

4.6 Superb 220 Reviews

2017 Devine Street, Columbia

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

12 Tazza Kitchen Trenholm Plaza

4.2 Good 353 Reviews

4840 Forest Drive Suite 20, Columbia

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“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!!”

13 Green's Garners Ferry

4.4 Superb 118 Reviews

6800 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia

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“Green’s is always great, and this location on Garners Ferry is no exception! It’s not quite as big as some of the other Green’s stores I’ve been to, but they still have any and every alcoholic beverage you could ask for. On the beer side, they have all the major imported, domestic, and IPA beers, as well as an excellent selection of local craft beers to go alongside them. On the spirits side, they have an equally impressive selection of wines (one of which my friend couldn’t find anywhere else) and liquors, to include every generic and/or high-dollar item that you’re looking for. Overall, I’ve always loved Green’s, and I’m happy to see that this location on Garners Ferry is up to snuff with the rest of them!”

14 Que Bueno Mexican Bar & Grill

4.4 Superb 73 Reviews

4420 Devine Street, Columbia

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“The food is incredible!”

15 Rhythms lounge bar and grill

4.9 Superb 8 Reviews

736H Saint Andrews Road, Columbia

“Food is above average. Grown folks vibes. Customer Service Great! If you consider yourself as a YN, this atmosphere is not for you... Mellow and chill They welcome party events such as birthdays, anniversaries, and sorority gatherings.”

16 The Joint @ 1710 Main

4.3 Superb 208 Reviews

1710 Main Street, Columbia

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“Listen you all Th Joint truly is The Joint! You just have to go and be there. The establishment is clean, not too pricey, and the entertainment amazing. They have local artist come and perform and these performers aren’t just regular folk. They are blessed with significant gifts the Lord gave them and sharing them here at The Joint. Go check this place out. You won’t want to miss this Live music venue and restaurant.”

17 The Dragon Room

4.3 Superb 200 Reviews

803 Gervais Street, Columbia

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“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.”

18 Cocteles El Primo

4.3 Superb 54 Reviews

1945 Decker Blvd Suite13, Columbia

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“servicio y frescura en los productos,”

19 Poindexter Coffee

4.2 Good 11 Reviews

1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia

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“Some fantastic drinks! Justin at the bar is amazing and a great Bartender. First is called "To grandmother's house we go", the second is a play on the deadmans party and a greyhound, the third is a version of a green goddess that we (Justin and I) are gonna call "Not your Granny Smith". Great vibes and fun atmosphere. Ask him about trivia about the Graduate hotel. :-)”

20 Brothers & Beer III

4.2 Good 48 Reviews

2736 North Lake Drive Suite 106, Columbia

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

21 One More Grill & Pub

4.1 Good 60 Reviews

3636 Bush River Road, Columbia

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“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.”

22 Tsubaki Restaurant Lounge & Karaoke

4.2 Good 142 Reviews

224 Oneil Court Ste 10, Columbia

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

23 CO

4.2 Good 222 Reviews

4840 Forest Drive Unit 65, Columbia

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“We go out to eat for three things, the food, the service and the atmosphere. The good parts; the food is really good and their sushi rolls are terrific. The decor very nice love that there’s outdoor seating. Happy hour prics very nice. The not so good; depending on the time of day or night you go in there apparently they don’t have the appropriate number of servers so if you want to sit somewhere specific, you will have a very hard time convincing them to seat you where you want to. Number two if you go during happy hour and you want Sushi you are now limited to two rolls per person so if you are a bigger eater, you will then have to pay full price for your third roll. Number three for some reason many of their servers/bartenders/managers are just not happy people and you can see it and it may not matter to everyone, but to me, it goes into the overall atmosphere of the restaurant. The parking lot is typically extremely crowded so nice thing is they do have parking in the back of all of the stores and restaurant which makes it easier to find a spot. Also, if you want to pay cash and avoid the credit card service fee make sure they remove the fee from the receipt. They forget to do that and you have to ask for a whole new receipt every time and wait for a manager to remove it. Realize this is not that big of a deal but just an annoyance.”

24 Cocos & Beer Authentic Mexican Restaurant

4.1 Good 220 Reviews

841 Sparkleberry Lane Unit 4, Columbia

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“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!!”

25 Don Tequilas Mexican Grill & Cantina

4.1 Good 366 Reviews

114 Afton Court, Columbia

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

26 Roof Top Lounge

3.1 Average 101 Reviews

1400 Main Street, Columbia

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“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.”

27 Room Service Bistro

3.8 Good 148 Reviews

7205 Two Notch Road, Columbia

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“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‼️”

28 Hanabi Hibachi & Sushi

4.0 Good 579 Reviews

1626 Main Street, Columbia

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“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.”

29 Grill Marks - COLA

3.8 Good 552 Reviews

711 Gervais Street, Columbia

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“Best dog dining! Ollie had doggie menu grilled chicken and I had the seared salmon salad with an Allagash white. Dessert boozy Keylime Pie shake! I had to take some of Ollie’s to go or he would just eat it ALL! Oliver Twist my Mini Schnauzer loved it! My server Vianney was fabulous!”