Guidebook for Columbia
Food Scene
Snug BBQ joint offering a variety of reimagined pork sandwiches with creative toppings & sauces.
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The Southern Belly BBQ
819 Harden StSnug BBQ joint offering a variety of reimagined pork sandwiches with creative toppings & sauces.
Upscale eatery set in a small house, serving traditional Thai fare & a selection of beer & wine.
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Baan Sawan Thai Bistro
2135 Devine StUpscale eatery set in a small house, serving traditional Thai fare & a selection of beer & wine.
Unpretentious, wood-paneled eatery & bar, with a selection of pizzas & other pub-grub favorites.
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Village Idiot Pizza
4517 Forest DrUnpretentious, wood-paneled eatery & bar, with a selection of pizzas & other pub-grub favorites.
Schnitzel & other German classics, plus seasonal tortes, served in a cozy, cash-only restaurant.
Julia's German Stammtisch
120 Sparkleberry Crossing RdSchnitzel & other German classics, plus seasonal tortes, served in a cozy, cash-only restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Five Points
Young and hip late night spot!
Cavernous, industrial DJ dance club with full bar & loungey seating areas plus VIP bottle service.
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Social Bar and Lounge
918 Gervais StCavernous, industrial DJ dance club with full bar & loungey seating areas plus VIP bottle service.
Live music, cold beer, tasty food. At the Tin Roof, prides itself on being a bar that doesn’t serve “bar food.” It's known for its fresh salads, great quesadillas, giant sandwiches and award-winning appetizers. Salsa, guacamole and marinades—all from scratch. Bread is made locally and brought in fresh.The perfect place for lunch, dinner or a late night snack.
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Tin Roof Columbia
1022 Senate StLive music, cold beer, tasty food. At the Tin Roof, prides itself on being a bar that doesn’t serve “bar food.” It's known for its fresh salads, great quesadillas, giant sandwiches and award-winning appetizers. Salsa, guacamole and marinades—all from scratch. Bread is made locally and brought in fresh.The perfect place for lunch, dinner or a late night snack.
Sightseeing
Columbia, South Carolina — or better known by the locals as “Cola” — is the state capital of the Palmetto State, home of the beautiful University of South Carolina, and is a city filled with history, tradition, and that wonderful Southern charm.
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University of South Carolina
1244 Blossom StColumbia, South Carolina — or better known by the locals as “Cola” — is the state capital of the Palmetto State, home of the beautiful University of South Carolina, and is a city filled with history, tradition, and that wonderful Southern charm.
Entertainment & Activities
IStadium yase-Williams-Brice
1125 George Rogers BlvdGo Gamecocks!!
The South Carolina State Fair is held every October in Columbia. You can ride traditional fair rides, play games, and eat the most traditional “Southern state fair” food you can imagine: fried Oreo’s, fried candy bars…even fried butter get cooked up at the state fair. There is even great entertainment, as the fair brings numerous artists: Darius Rucker, Thompson Square, Trace Adkins, Eli Young Band, and Miranda Lambert have all made appearances to the Pepsi Grandstand. You are sure to have a good time when the fair is in town!
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South Carolina State Fair
1200 Rosewood DrThe South Carolina State Fair is held every October in Columbia. You can ride traditional fair rides, play games, and eat the most traditional “Southern state fair” food you can imagine: fried Oreo’s, fried candy bars…even fried butter get cooked up at the state fair. There is even great entertainment, as the fair brings numerous artists: Darius Rucker, Thompson Square, Trace Adkins, Eli Young Band, and Miranda Lambert have all made appearances to the Pepsi Grandstand. You are sure to have a good time when the fair is in town!
Everything Else
Prisma Health Children's Hospital
7 Richland Medical Park DrIn case of an emergency!
Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
Marion StreetIn case of an emergency!
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
5 Richland Medical Park DrJust in case!
Fort Jackson Boulevard
Fort Jackson BoulevardFort Jackson Entrance