8 Best Craft Breweries near West Columbia

“I love coming to Savage! Always great food, drinks, and service. The staff is always friendly and amazing and they help me feel safe and as a woman that’s really important to me and something I always value in a place. Will always recommend Savage every time!!!“

“We rented out the Columbia Craft rooftop for a graduation event and it could not have been better. Best service, great food and a beautiful night!!! Perfect amount of room for 6 families to celebrate together— truly could not have asked for anything better and would recommend for anyone looking to have an event space with food & beverage!! HUGE shoutout to our bartender Matthew— he is the best ever and made our night so much fun!!!“

“Gamecocks kickoff Party! Go cocks! Love Patrick Davis!!“

“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!“

“Everything I've had from here has been a hit! They have great options for every taste, from sours to dark beers. Living in the Columbia area, I see their stuff available everywhere and it's always a safe, awesome go-to. Super solid all around!“

“Nice battery brewery with small menu of traditional bar food. Wide selection of beers that is updated regularly. Not a huge selection of food, but the pizza I ordered was fairly large and tasted like pizza. A lot of space to sit so large groups can be accommodated, including both indoors and outdoors. The building is an old airplane hanger and includes a large amount of brewing equipment which is really cool to see. A great spot to hang out and drink with friends.“

“First, our server Matthew was outstanding. I had the baby back ribs and onion rings. The ribs had that been cooked and held in a warmer for a while taste. The onion rings were doughy and hardly warm. My wife had the Asian chicken salad and was pleased with hers. All in it was an OK experience. I am just not a chain restaurant fan.“

“Great food, beer and service!“