Guidebook for Columbia
Food Scene
Open at all hours for European soccer, even has a British breakfast on weekends. Also just a great pub. Secret: Order the samosas if they haven't run out.
11 locals recommend
The British Bulldog Pub
1220 Bower PkwyOpen at all hours for European soccer, even has a British breakfast on weekends. Also just a great pub. Secret: Order the samosas if they haven't run out.
Drive in coffee, but some of the best around!! If you want to try something that will surprise you, we suggest the Loco con Miel (a little spicy!).
12 locals recommend
Loveland Coffee
7001 St Andrews RdDrive in coffee, but some of the best around!! If you want to try something that will surprise you, we suggest the Loco con Miel (a little spicy!).
Columbia's best sushi restaurant is right around the corner from us. If you are looking for incredible food and incredible service, or just the perfect date night -- this is it. Specials every night of the week in addition to the chef's daily surprises.
6 locals recommend
Inakaya Watanabe
655 Saint Andrews RoadColumbia's best sushi restaurant is right around the corner from us. If you are looking for incredible food and incredible service, or just the perfect date night -- this is it. Specials every night of the week in addition to the chef's daily surprises.
The best place for breakfast/brunch is hands down Cafe Strudel. Its about 15 minutes into town but worth it. They are known for their "hangover hashbrowns". You may have to wait on a weekend morning or weekday lunch but it is always fantastic food and drinks!
59 locals recommend
Cafe Strudel
300 State StThe best place for breakfast/brunch is hands down Cafe Strudel. Its about 15 minutes into town but worth it. They are known for their "hangover hashbrowns". You may have to wait on a weekend morning or weekday lunch but it is always fantastic food and drinks!
If you are looking for something unique to South Carolina , we're known for our BBQ because we use a special mustard-based sauce. Try https://www.boneinbarbeque.com/ that offers some great southern cooking.
Bone-In Barbeque
2180 Boyce Street If you are looking for something unique to South Carolina , we're known for our BBQ because we use a special mustard-based sauce. Try https://www.boneinbarbeque.com/ that offers some great southern cooking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local Columbia brewery with huge outdoor game areas. Severs other local brews and some food. Doggy friendly.
43 locals recommend
River Rat Brewery
1231 Shop RdLocal Columbia brewery with huge outdoor game areas. Severs other local brews and some food. Doggy friendly.
Art Bar
1211 Park StLiberty Tap Room
828 Gervais StMercer House Winery
397 Walter Rawl RdParks & Nature
Harbison Forest is our favorite place to hike. You can even hop off the "Spiderwoman" trail and get down to the river. Plenty of places to picnic or relax, or take a harder biking trail. Only $5 to park and spend the day. Highly recommended, a bit of a hidden gem.
38 locals recommend
Harbison State Forest
5600 Broad River RdHarbison Forest is our favorite place to hike. You can even hop off the "Spiderwoman" trail and get down to the river. Plenty of places to picnic or relax, or take a harder biking trail. Only $5 to park and spend the day. Highly recommended, a bit of a hidden gem.
Saluda Shoals Park
5605 Bush River RdGreat hiking in protected swamp land, with very unique plants and animals. It is the largest growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. We are only 30 minutes away from this very special park.
110 locals recommend
Congaree National Park
100 National Park RdGreat hiking in protected swamp land, with very unique plants and animals. It is the largest growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. We are only 30 minutes away from this very special park.
Sightseeing
South Carolina State House
1100 Gervais StRiverwalk Vista
100 Bryton TrceArts & Culture
Columbia Museum of Art
1515 Main StEdVenture Children's Museum
211 Gervais StEntertainment & Activities
Best theater around. Recently upgraded with fully reclining chairs, dinner options and adult beverages.
16 locals recommend
Regal Cinemas Columbiana Grande 14
1250 Bower PkwyBest theater around. Recently upgraded with fully reclining chairs, dinner options and adult beverages.
A wonderful zoo and fun for all ages. Recently opened otter exhibit is awesome! You can also reach the botanical gardens and splash park from here.
268 locals recommend
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife PkwyA wonderful zoo and fun for all ages. Recently opened otter exhibit is awesome! You can also reach the botanical gardens and splash park from here.
Shopping
Soda City's Market on Main Street is a pop-up market with everything from local fresh food, to food trucks, crafts and gifts. A must-do in Columbia.
133 locals recommend
Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StSoda City's Market on Main Street is a pop-up market with everything from local fresh food, to food trucks, crafts and gifts. A must-do in Columbia.