Came in with high hopes but left underwhelmed. I ordered the Cajun chicken pasta, but it came out more like a soup. It was so watered down. The bartender looked completely overwhelmed, even though it wasn't that busy, and I waited way too long just to get a drink. The atmosphere inside was oddly dark and uncomfortably hot, which didn't help the overall vibe. Definitely expected better. read more

Cute rooftop bar. Enclosed, Wish there was seating outside great view. Good drinks and friendly bar tender

Dwayne the bartender made amazing drinks and the staff is great! We didn't eat on the lounge but ate downstairs at Bosa and the food was excellent and the staff there were great as well. Highly recomend! read more

Beyond disappointed. This it's not the picture nor the ambience on the Marriott website. This is an enclosed die far on the top of the marriott. There is no music and there's only one bartender with a crop top. All you can hear is the baseball game behind me. It is stuffy and the floorboards are falling in. There's only one access to the outside and that is a tiny when do you like the corner where people smoke. Great view but you can't really access it. Also came up with the dinner and was called it's technically for dinner but they're only doing appetizers and I have to go to find somewhere else for dinner. read more

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Neat bar on the rooftop. Great view of the city! Large u shape bar with individual tables, as well. The staff was short handed, but managed to treat customers well. Food was very good and brought up fresh and hot from the hotel's kitchen. Great experience all around read more

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Nice place, our server Dana was exceptional. Stopped there for a quick bite to eat and a cocktail.

Ruined this place. No longer open air roof top. Ambiance is killed. What a shame for one of my fave stops when in Cola. read more

Was charged $18 for a gin and tonic...environment weirdly felt like being on a cruise ship, and not in a good way. Menu didn't show prices. Bartender was on the phone the whole time which made for a frustrating ordering experience. My friend had a mojito that we later realized had rotten looking basil leaves in the drink. You could definitely tell the taste was off too. Was excited to check this place out but won't be returning. View, service, and ambiance were definitely not worth the crazy high drink prices. Did I mention the g&t was only a single? read more

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Delicious seasonal cocktails! The orange dream was my favorite, it had Godiva chocolate liquor with orange juice and a chocolate drizzle; tasted like a chocolate covered orange! The white pumpkin was good, very creamy. Looks like they do serve food for every meal. Extensive drink list. Small rooftop area, but cute and with a nice breeze. Downside, would have liked a little less plexiglass on the railings because it obstructed the view of the city. I felt claustrophobic. Overly crowded and difficult to get a drink after the first one. I was surprised only one bartender was working the bar. With two drinks person for a total of two people, I was alarmed at the total of the bill. I was surprised to see 5 different taxes were added on top of the already high price cocktails, which the price point was higher than expected. Recommend for a one time visit, but unsure I would recommend returning. read more

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It is mandatory to open a tab for even just one drink order . Mind you no one else ( All White ) had too do so . Tristan was extremely rude and was very condescending. The lounge is out dated and the lounge has a make shift AC unit in it As a Marriott Bonvoy Member I have never experienced this treatment. I will look for a new hotel chain that has a higher standard of service . The drinks are over priced and outdated . read more

The drink menu is kinda pricy but the bartender was able to make my drink. The roof top vibe is there depending on where you sitting all in all this bar is good. read more

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Siri, I came to this rooftop with my family and waited over a half hour for these half twit girls to even respond to us. What a waste of time and energy and by the way, the Moxie has a way better view and way better service. and by the way, it was my husband waiting for the drinks, not the women. This girl was just the dumbest person in the worst bartender I ever met in my life. read more

A really nice ambience here and amazing views of the city. One of the best if not only place with these kind of city views. The bartenders Kendra and Jessica were so awesome and friendly! The drinks were great and just enough. Had a great time here and will definitely be back! read more

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Good times and great service. I highly recommend this spot when you're in Columbia, South Carolina!

Great rooftop patio with beautiful views of downtown Columbia. Great place to hang out on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Located on the roof (17th floor) of the Sheraton Hotel. read more

I don't know how I've lived in Columbia for 9 years without knowing about this lovely roof top bar! I can't tell you why, but sipping cocktails on an outdoor terrace 17 floors up is unquestionably better than doing the same thing on an outdoor sidewalk. Lyseah was a gem and took care of my friends and me with a smile and even had great suggestions. I believe it was Kelsey who also came by to make sure everything was nice and to our liking. I thought that was a nice touch. The view is like a living painting as the sunset turns to dusk over Columbia. Give it a try and if you don't like it, the first drink is on....you. Yes, you'll still need to pay for that. But seriously, I hope you have as much as we did while trying something new after being cooped up inside for a year! read more

I've been to this rooftop about 3 or 4 times now. It's my go to place when I have a friend visiting from town in order to show the best and nicest parts of Columbia. It's located at the top of the Sheraton Hotel, the 17th floor, and it's open after 5 on most days to the general public. It's very small when you get up there and can be crowded sometimes. They have a few tables and a rectangular bar that you sit at. I consider the drinks to be very expensive for the area. I spent nearly $20 last time on a Bud Light and Martini. There have tall glass surrounding the edges of the rooftop for fall protection and these giant chairs that you can stand on in order to maximize your view. The view is best at sunset or at night as you can see most of the heart of Vista. Unfortunately, the view is only for one side of the building so you don't get a full view of the entire city. Also, there's not a whole a lot to do and the drinks are expensive so I usually only spent 30 minutes each time I'm here. The rooftop, while it is the best for Columbia, does not compare to the ones in Charleston and the right atmosphere just isn't there to keep me there longer. Overall, this place is good if you want to impress a date or friend that's visiting Columbia for the first time. Otherwise, it's not that big or unique of a rooftop bar. read more

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Pretty chill!! Nice crowd on a Saturday night. Loaded fries were delicious! But chef closed the kitchen too early lol..

Come on. Lame. This is not cool, not classy, not anything good. It's a tiny space with very little seating. Claustrophobic. We came up expecting couches, flowing water, plants, lights, music.... it had none of that. On a Saturday night you'd think there would be a party atmosphere. We got off off the elevator - peeked at the view and left. Zzzzzzzzzz Update: I stayed here again a month after this review. I ran up there for a double vodka cranberry and woah! $22 later... had a tiny drink. Very disappointed. What is this. . Vegas!? read more

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This place was ok it was a nice place to over look the city and have a couple of drinks. The food was ok along with the drinks. I had the Thai drink which I didn't care for, I wouldn't have it again. I also had their Caramel Appletini, which tasted like cough medicine. I would stick with drinks that are well known like a White Russian they did well with those. read more

Seriously, this is the worst rooftop bar. So much potential. But completely lacking in every aspect. For a supposedly "nice" hotel, this bar just felt like it was run by a bunch of teenagers. Or young college-aged folks I guess. It was just...so...so blah. Sheraton, please invest in this bar and create a nice space for enjoying nice drinks. read more

Good vibes, awesome view, and impeccable customer service from the bartenders. I had the cranmary old fashioned and it was delicious. read more

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if you're looking for a quiet, calm vibe in the city, this is the spot for you! whether you're a guest at the hotel or looking for a nearby mid-day happy hour, there's a bar full of drinks ready to be served with a lovely sunset view of downtown. the waitresses are amazing and the drinks are top tier. i can't wait to bring my friends here. i wanted a drink that resembled summer so i ordered a liquid marijuana and it was *chefs kiss* amazing free read more

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Absolutely the worst bar ever. I CALMLY exited the bar. The bouncer told me that I could not take my drink outside of the bar. I attempted to walk back inside of the bar to finish the drink I had payed for, but the bouncer's friend proceeded to rip the drink out of my hand and throw it in the trash. I was not belligerent nor affecting any customers in the bar. In my eyes, roof top has treated me unreasonably and wrongfully stolen from me and wrongly. Terrible bouncers. I would give 0 stars if it was possible. read more

Waitress was nice. Nothing else to say. It is small and there is really no view. At all.

This place is weird and not in a good way. If they got their act together and figured out what sort of vibe they were going for, it could be nice. The view is great but that's about all this rooftop has going for it. The place is decorated like a dive beach bar but has the prices of a NYC hotel. My Tito's & Club was $13 before tip. I guess a lemon or lime was extra because it arrived un-garnished. The TV in the corner was blaring Law & Order while the other had Judge Judy max volume. I felt like I was home sick from school and mom could only find a distant elderly relative to watch me. There are plenty of better places for a drink in Cola. read more

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Good spot to catch the sunset and grab a drink. Bartender knew his stuff and makes a espresso martini. Definitely recommend if visiting in the area read more

Beautiful views on a Saturday evening. No attempts or enthusiasm to try to tidy up or add any class read more

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Great service and amazing drinks! So close to where everything is and a good price point for what you're getting

We ventured to the Latino festival on Main and took the opportunity to try out the Rooftop Lounge. The bar itself is nothing too extraordinary- your run of the mill watering hole, casual place with mix of all kind of people, young and old. Its not real big, looks like it could get kinda busy? We went around 4ish not too crowded at all :) The view is pretty awesome! You can see a large section of the city, north to south- from the Capstone House to the baseball stadium... The drink prices are average- we didn't eat here however other people were enjoying some food. I would do this again- I think it would be a cool place to hang out at night -in more ways than one, there was a nice little breeze up there :) read more

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The ambience was nice. It was in the evening and it wasn't too crowded so plenty of space for seating. My issue was with the bartender, her name tag, said Brittany. My concern was with the service and the drink that was made firstly, I asked about two different drinks. She didn't know how to make one of them so I asked for the other when the drink was done being prepared and I tasted it. I expressed my concern about the taste difference and asked if it could be remade at this point, I sensed an attitude instead of correcting, and re preparing the drink for the guest satisfaction. I tried to enjoy the drink to the best of my ability, but at this point, I was just ready to go. I asked for my check she took a while to give it to me. I'll say about six minutes during this time. She was also preparing another drink for another customer and on her phone vigilantly this was my first and probably last time unfortunately, the view was awesom!! read more

Went on a date. Was amazing. Didn't leave until 12:30 am. Beautiful scenery ! Would recommend for a party vibe. Thank you guys for a good night! Much love to the bartenders. read more

I'm so incredibly disappointed in Rooftop. Was the best bar to go to every year until they decided this weird combo with Murpys?? Now you have to wait in like with hundreds of people to get to the roof? Every worker is so rude and so inconsiderate. This is my last semester at U of SC and was so looking forward to the nights at rooftop but now if rather spend My nights the library than here. Actually sucks so much and such a disappoint. I miss running up the stairs drunk af just when you got in. Would give it a negative review if I could. RIP five points read more

Wow! The panoramic view of colimbia is spectacular! The staff is attentive and the crowd ranges in ages and backgrounds. The drinks are pricey but certainly worth the experience. If you choose the wrong elevator, be prepared to walk a flight of stairs (ugh) read more

I was highly underwhelmed because this was my last hope of potentially finding a classy spot in Columbia....I honestly think out of my experience Pearlz maybe the classiest spot in the Vista, maybe Columbia. I often heard about the Rooftop lounge but when I went it really wasnt anyone there.. The view is cool and im sure if you catch it at the exact right night im sure you will have a better time than me..I went on a Saturday from about 11:30 to 12:30 expecting a lot more The view is excellent and its great for date night but as a single man looking for a good time i will give it 3 out of 5 Beers read more

Came here for drinks. The atmosphere is great! We got the blue motorcycle and some bourbon. The view is probably one of the best you'll get in Columbia as far as rooftops go. Bathroom was a little dirty. read more

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Lets face it, if you're not staying in the hotel you're coming for the view. Love my city, so I enjoy coming to the Rooftop Lounge for a cocktail pretty regularly. You will be paying hotel prices, but again you came for the view. read more

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This place is awesome, I never thought columbia has a bar like this. the atmosphere is great, good service, nice place. The view of downtown columbia is very nice. Would recommend this place. Nice place to socialize and have a few drinks with friends specially at night. Great. read more

OK, so full disclosure : I have been here three times, I have not once purchased a drink. In fact, all three times I have left within five minutes. I really, really want to give this place a try, but somehow things keep occurring to keep me from staying. Mayhap I need to take a hint, it just isn't in the cards. First, it was a saturday night and the place was bumping with a loud DJ set and the bar was packed full of 30-40ish age people. Dance clubs / music isn't really my thing and my group wasn't feeling it. Second time we went it was packed on a thursday night, and we couldn't get a seat. It looks like a really cool place to sit on a warm night and take in the skyline, but we weren't up for standing around up there. Third time, it was the hottest day on record in SC in 125 (125!) years, and so getting even CLOSER to the sun wasn't working. Even the employees were miserable, so we took in the sight with our father in law and left so that they could honestly say no one wanted to sit up there and close up shop. Poor bartenders. We will keep trying! I suggest you try the place, there really is a cool view, and I hear they do local music on various nights. read more

Decent drinks,decent view,good spot,the only thing that takes a star out of this rate is that they could put more chairs out. read more

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