Guidebook for Columbia
Food Scene
Pour-over coffee, loads of roast options, fantastic breakfast/brunch menu
29 locals recommend
Drip Coffee
729 Saluda AvePour-over coffee, loads of roast options, fantastic breakfast/brunch menu
Top 3 places we love to eat for a special occasion... great menu but not at all a stuffy environment. Highly recommend the shrimp & grits!
35 locals recommend
Cola's Restaurant
1215 Assembly St Top 3 places we love to eat for a special occasion... great menu but not at all a stuffy environment. Highly recommend the shrimp & grits!
New menu daily, outstanding cocktails. Reservations strongly encouraged.
55 locals recommend
Motor Supply Company Bistro
920 Gervais St New menu daily, outstanding cocktails. Reservations strongly encouraged.
M Vista
701 Lady StDiPrato's
342 Pickens St Two words: pimento cheese.
Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StSaturday morning staple - art, food, jewelry, etc.
Such good BBQ, and there's a free parking lot, which is super rare in the Vista. Great for folks on a budget - 2 adults can easily eat for less than $25.
The Pot Smoker BBQ
931-A Senate StreetSuch good BBQ, and there's a free parking lot, which is super rare in the Vista. Great for folks on a budget - 2 adults can easily eat for less than $25.
The best cup of coffee in town, chill atmosphere, great pastries (though IMO overpriced). I'm always satisfied with the batch brew or a simple latte.
39 locals recommend
Indah Coffee
2238 Sumter StThe best cup of coffee in town, chill atmosphere, great pastries (though IMO overpriced). I'm always satisfied with the batch brew or a simple latte.
The War Mouth
1209 Franklin StArts & Culture
Worlds Largest Fire Hydrant
1404 Taylor StArguably the most random thing in down.
South Carolina Military Museum
1 National Guard RdColumbia Museum of Art
1515 Main StDrinks & Nightlife
River Rat Brewery
1231 Shop RdBetter atmosphere than Conquest
Conquest Brewing Company
947 S Stadium Rd Better beer than River Rat
Bourbon / Rye whiskey distillery, right beside Conquest Brewery. Oftentimes have a food truck on Saturdays! Triple yes!
Crouch Distilling
947 S Stadium RdBourbon / Rye whiskey distillery, right beside Conquest Brewery. Oftentimes have a food truck on Saturdays! Triple yes!
Entertainment & Activities
Riverbanks is a beautiful zoo, and has recently undergone a massive renovation. Buy tickets online to save a few bucks.
268 locals recommend
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife PkwyRiverbanks is a beautiful zoo, and has recently undergone a massive renovation. Buy tickets online to save a few bucks.
Gamecocks basketball (games are surprisingly well-attended and super fun!)
40 locals recommend
Colonial Life Arena
801 Lincoln StGamecocks basketball (games are surprisingly well-attended and super fun!)
Gamecocks football stadium. If you've never been, it's quite an experience even just to tailgate. Ask, if you aren't sure what time you should plan to arrive - traffic can be a beast.
23 locals recommend
Williams Brice Stadium
1127 George Rogers Boulevard Gamecocks football stadium. If you've never been, it's quite an experience even just to tailgate. Ask, if you aren't sure what time you should plan to arrive - traffic can be a beast.
Shopping
Lots of local shops throughout this area -- be sure to check out Gourmet Shop if you like kitchen stuff and gourmet food items. There are a few cool vintage shops in Five Points. The Devine Street area has higher-end boutiques.
9 locals recommend
Devine Street
Devine StreetLots of local shops throughout this area -- be sure to check out Gourmet Shop if you like kitchen stuff and gourmet food items. There are a few cool vintage shops in Five Points. The Devine Street area has higher-end boutiques.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Gervais Place
501 Gervais StTrader Joe's
4516 Forest Dr