Transmission Arcade

1712 Main St, Columbia
(803) 667-9140

Recent Reviews

S Baily

I’ve been here numerous times and it’s always fun. Definitely an eclectic mix of people, one of the best bars in Columbia, I would say with good beer. Maybe a few more vegetable options on the menu would help.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Nan Weaver

Fun place, great brunch, good drinks!! Try the wings!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito, Tikka Chicken Sandwich, Smothered Fries, Fries

Kyle Mills

Leonard was a great bartender and provided excellent service!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Marleigh King

Went out with some friends Sunday night and ended up at Transmission (one of my fav little bars) and got accused of doing blow in the bathroom simply because we were going in pairs. It's literally a normal thing girls do and I didn't appreciate a grown man banging on the bathroom door and accusing us of doing drugs. That is so insanely weird. He then proceeded to come over to our table after I told him how weird it was and called us mean for being baffled by such a crazy accusation? Then we got kicked out for defending ourselves. Corny looking bald dude with tattoos.Don't have too much fun or go to the bathroom together guys! you might get accused of doing coke?????

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Mellissa

Last night was my first visit, but surely not my last!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Rick T

A one stop shop for pinball food and beer with an ever changing specialty menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Mac & Cheese

Andrew G

Love arcade bars and this one is no exception. It's smaller but still a good time.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Erik Patterson

Friday night packed, so we waited awhile for our food. Completely understandable. When we got our food, we all agreed we would have waited longer. I got the smashburger and fries, but was also able to taste an egg roll appetizer and some loaded fries, all spectacular. I don't live in this state. If I did, I'd go here more.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Smothered Fries, Fries

Suzanne Elias

Awesome place!!! Went with my girlfriend's one night and had a blast. Came back a couple weeks later with my family. Children are allowed before 8pm. They have the best wings ever!!!! The beer selection is a huge plus for the adults. The games, though, are the best part!!! Very affordable, nostalgic, and fun!!! Can't wait to go back. We love everything about it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smokey Loggins Smoked Wings, Smoked Wings

Michael Cox

Very cool retro and modern arcade games with really good food and really friendly staff - a great place to hang out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matar Emanuel

Probably one of my favorite spots in town. The wings - best in town - no questions there. Great atmosphere with cheap arcade games that are bound to keep you entertained for a while.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Smokey Loggins Smoked Wings, Smothered Fries, Fries, Smoked Wings

Marcella Polus

Went last night, and the bartender made sure we were taken care of. The man at the door was very nice and welcoming. Didn't get the chance to play any games, we were too focused on the chicken tenders and fries! Gonna have to ask for extra sauce next time. The blue cheese was spicy and something I've never experienced before. Highly recommend, but make sure to get here early before the one in one out is established! It gets packed!Parking: We always pay for parking at art bar and walk to Transmission. It's only half a mile and there's a lot of beautiful architecture on the walk between the two!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries

Jarrett Cantey

Good selection of pinball and arcade games priced around 25-50 cents a play makes this a great place to kill a few hours. Food is great and service is prompt, fantastic

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Fleming

Great wings and fries. Full of energy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smokey Loggins Smoked Wings, Fries

Aljerome Harvey

Dietary restrictions: Vegan options - the Smoked Beyond Burger is the truth!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Smothered Fries

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