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    4.3 (169 reviews)
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    Laura S.

    Nice atmosphere, good beer. Usually very crowded, but we lucked out. Enjoyed our evening. The food menu was small and everything was overpriced, so we didn't order food. Beer was good, but also pricey. Parking was good. Venue is nice.

    Frozmopolitan
    Kylie A.

    Came here for a quick bite and a delicious beverage after hiking in the Congaree. The vibes were so unique with the typical beer garden vibe but add some class. They have the outside seating with stage, floor 1 bar, floor 2 private event space and the rooftop. We chose the rooftop and enjoyed our time. We tried the frozen Cosmo which was so refreshing and the galaxy banger. We also had the pretzel to split and the Philly which both hit the spot. Good food, good drinks, great times had by all! We can't wait to come back

    Burger and beer
    Pilar M.

    Nice place to eat and drink beer or cocktail Beer very goof and food outside are very good tasty and food temperature You can bring your dog outside Highly recommend

    Mac 'n Cheese Bites, Seasoned Fries, & Chips Trio
    Allie G.

    Great vibes! We visited Savage Craft Ale Works on a Friday evening and found it very busy. Luckily, the space was huge, so finding seating wasn't an issue. They had a large outdoor patio (dog friendly, lawn games, live music later in the night), an indoor space, and rooftop seating. We initially chose a picnic table on the patio, but the flies were so aggressive, we ended up switching to the rooftop. For drinks, they had plenty of non-beer options, and I started with the Savage Spritz. This was tasty and refreshing, not unlike a standard Aperol Spritz. I later tried the Blueberry Ginger Mocktail, which was also great - a little more tart, but still refreshing. We got hungry and ordered some snacks for the table - the Mac 'n Cheese Bites, Seasoned Fries, and Chips Trio. The Mac 'n Cheese Bites were easily the best item! They were made with both smoked gouda and cheddar, and were super filling. I later realized that they forgot to give us Ranch, but the bites were great even without it. The Seasoned Fries were very average. The most disappointing item was the Chips Trio. I'm not sure if the Tortilla Chips were just stale, but they had no crunch at all and zero flavor. The Guacamole was good, but the Queso Blanco was very artificial tasting. Overall though, the drinks and the ambiance were the highlight of our experience! Service was friendly, and the live music was fantastic. Savage Craft Ale Works also hosts movie nights and trivia. Would return!

    Bar
    Jennifer D.

    Great brewery in Columbia! Easy to find, parking was limited but there were options at least. Tons of outdoor seating and several tables inside. Rooftop bar as well but it was closed. Service was decent and beers excellent!! We ordered the steak frites and got a whole steak which was odd, but the fries were good. The steak was pretty fatty which could have been why we were just given the whole thing? Would not order that again but plenty else on the menu looked good.

    Awesome Hummus!
    Elizabeth M.

    I found this wonderful spot while traveling. The ambiance is amazing. Full Bar... I sat at the bar and had a lemon martini- great. It was Sunday so brunch offerings yay! I had the Maryland style crab cake sandwich on brioche bun. Very good. I also ordered the Roasted Garlic Hummus which had an amazing presentation and full of flavor. I couldn't continue my journey with an Espresso Martini. Yummy! Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Lots of seating options inside and out. Very cool place! Highly recommend.

    Outside patio
    Lynette F.

    While visiting family in Columbia, SC, we went to check out Salvage Craft ale works. They have an awesome courtyard area with picnic tables and fire pits. Very dog & kid friendly. They also have live music. They don't offer flights, but the friendly bartenders will provide samples for anything you want. We enjoyed a C.A.E. hazy IPA and ordered the Mexican dipper. Everything was delicious and we had so much fun interacting with other customers.

    Derek N.

    Savage Craft is a really cool brewery, arguably the best in Columbia! Now, I'm not a beer drinker, so I can't comment on the quality of their brews. However, my cocktail was pretty good, albeit a little expensive, and their selection of drinks was expansive as compared to other breweries. The inside of the establishment was decked out with some really cool artwork, and the inside was very spacious, sleek, and modern. My favorite part of Savage Craft was the outside lawn area, which was situated on artificial grass and had a lot of tables that you could sit at. It seems like the perfect place to either grab a drink with friends, or unwind by yourself. Also, I can't wait to bring my dog back in the future! All-in-all, Savage Craft was a really cool place, and I'll be back in the future!

    Antwon C.

    This brewery has been one of my stops when in town. Always have something good on tap and have a cocktail list. Enjoy the rooftop area when weather permits. Service is always good. Definitely recommend.

    Hummus
    Gonzalez J.

    Had an amazing experience here! Visited on a Saturday around noon with friends and our kids, and it was the perfect spot. We sat outside, giving the kids plenty of space to run around and play in the open area while we enjoyed our meal. The food was excellent--everything we ordered was spot on. We tried the smash burger, chicken sandwich, steak and fries, along with hummus and a salad for sides. Each dish exceeded expectations. Parking was easy around that time, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed and family-friendly. Great food, great setup, and a fantastic experience overall. Highly recommend!

    Tsai-Anne J.

    Visited here last night with my classmates for an end of semester shindig. It was my first time and it was a pretty cool space and not a typical brewery look. It was kind of chilly outside and they had heaters but I'm an islander so inside was the best place. I had a margarita and the wagyu which was gluten free it was honestly delicious. They were both kinda more on the higher end of the price range for college student but not ridiculous. My friends who are regular eaters had the salmon burgers and the chicken sandwich everyone enjoyed their meals. my vegan friend didn't enjoy the options. It was a good time and the staff were really friendly and I will def be back for the margarita

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    An upstairs balcony, outdoor space on the ground with turf, a fire pit, and an awesome indoor taproom.

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    Steel Hands Brewing

    Steel Hands Brewing

    4.0
    (144 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Another great night at Steel Hands Brewing! This was our second visit to this location, and both…read moretimes have been excellent. We first found Steel Hands when we brought our daughter to the University of South Carolina, and we're really glad we did. It's a great spot with lots of room, a relaxed atmosphere, and it's dog-friendly, which is always a big plus. Tonight was Nashville Night, and the live country music was fantastic. The singer had a sound that reminded me a lot of Chris Stapleton, and it was the perfect soundtrack for the evening. For food, we had the Pimento Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich, wings, and Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap. The chicken sandwich was a standout -- very well breaded with a huge piece of chicken. You could literally see the chicken sticking out of both ends of the sandwich! The wings were meaty, flavorful, and cooked really well. We've had a great experience here both times. Steel Hands is definitely a place we'll keep coming back to whenever we're in South Carolina.

    I love going to new places, trying different foods, and enjoying the atmosphere. I also like…read moresharing my experience with others with food allergies to help them know if it's a good option. For someone who cannot eat wheat, there were not many safe options. Even the BBQ sauce contained wheat. I was still able to have a few things, but overall, the options were limited. The band was very loud at first, but they did turn it down slightly, which helped a lot. We originally went expecting an afterparty connected to an event I participated in earlier that morning. I've been to afterparties before, and they are usually in a clearly designated, blocked-off area for participants and sometimes families. When we arrived, there were actually three different events happening, which is great--but it made things confusing. Parking was also difficult, and there were no accessible parking spots available at the time since all three were taken. The venue itself has a main restaurant, outdoor seating, a food ordering area, and a separate bar. There was a sign pointing toward another building connected to the restaurant that mentioned the morning event I attended, so we followed it. However, something didn't feel right. When I asked staff for clarification, they weren't sure whether the area was for runners/participants or only for company staff. About 20 minutes later, we learned it was actually only for staff. The signage was very misleading, and I wasn't the only one confused. Even the front staff seemed unsure of what was going on, which made things more frustrating. The event coordinator wasn't available, so it felt like communication was lacking across the board. In the end, we still got our food and drinks and had a good time, but it was a confusing experience overall. I do feel for the staff who were put in a difficult position without clear information. Clearer signage would have helped a lot--for example, specifying the company name and clearly stating whether the area was for employees only or open to participants from the event that morning. Better communication in the event emails would also have made expectations much clearer about what was open to the public versus staff only from the start. Overall, it is still a nice place to hang out and enjoy food and live music, but the event setup and communication definitely need more clarity.

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    Weco Bottle And Biergarten

    Weco Bottle And Biergarten

    4.0
    (44 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Fun and chill spot equipped with indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly service. Snacks available for…read morepurchase and they have a schedule for food trucks. Plenty of space outback for kids to run around too.

    Updating since some things have changed in the last few years. I still drop by this joint a few…read moretimes a week as it's right in the middle of one of the upcoming spots in the midlands. If you want a quick beer for a reasonable price, they'll sell you high quality from the tap out in the patio for $5 cash. It's a limited selection of six beers and ciders, but there's always something that'll surprise you at that price. Inside, it's a different story. There are sixteen taps of IPAs, sours, a stout or porter or two, local lagers, German offerings, and a rotating cast that will satisfy the beer nerd and beer newbie. It's still reasonable on the wallet, though. If nothing catches your fancy from a keg, turn around and behold the coolers full of goodness from around the country and world. IPAs of all varieties start on the right and roll into sours and ciders. Then, the lager and pilsners manifest on the shelves along with the European entrants in the cabaret. There is definitely a larger German and Dutch selection than there used to be and they are carrying Czech beers as well now. To the left, darkness abounds with stouts and roasted, malty libations. Peanuts are available year round now and they've added THC drinks and more NA options along kombucha and soft drinks. If you're not a beer drinker, there is a wall full of wines and the staff will point you to one that'll match what your craving. I asked for a recommendation that would go with take-out Chinese one night and was pointed to the perfect pairing. Hungry? The food trucks are lining up to get in here and there has been one every night lately with two some nights. On Saturday and Sunday, the mimosas start at 11 am and the food trucks serve brunch. It's a great way to start the day. If a a food truck doesn't show for some reason, check out one of the close-by kitchens and grab something to go and eat it at one of the dozens of picnic tables spaced around the place. There's plenty of space on the patio and in the Biergarten. Bring your friends but don't be a jerk. Keep your dogs and kids close by. This is a jewel you need to visit.

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    Backyard with fans
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    Hunter Gatherer Brewery at Curtiss Wright Hangar

    Hunter Gatherer Brewery at Curtiss Wright Hangar

    4.2
    (111 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    We found this place on a tourist website of places to go in the city and figured we'd stop in to…read moretry some brews and maybe lunch. We made the stop after taking a tour of the state capitol - which we also highly recommend! The place is huge with ample seating inside and out. And the setting? It couldn't be better! Especially for anyone who likes airports, airplanes, old buildings, trains, or just unique locations. The food... we ordered the Garlic Knots, Mediterranean Pizza, and a Pepperoni Pizza, and were not disappointed. The Garlic Knots - freshly made, good quality dough. We almost went back and ordered a second order of 'em. The pizzas? We loved them! My son said the bottom could've been a little bit crisper, but otherwise, the quality of the ingredients was good, and both tasted great. The Brews... we enjoyed two flights, not bad overall. Our favorite one out of the bunch was the ESB. It's their Red Ale, and it was a good one! The raspberry sour was also a pretty good drink. The other brews, not bad, but also not the best we've had. Overall, a great place to stop when visiting the city, and it's a great place for friends, families, old and young. I would gladly stop in again if I'm ever in the area.

    Really cool spot along the air strip, in an old hangar. They're tucked and out of the way, you…read morewouldn't know they were there if you didn't look them up. They have plenty of seating indoor and out, it's very open, clean, staff is friendly, clean bathrooms. My husband and I are gluten free and we noticed a lot of breweries have been doing gluten reduced beers so we decided to check them out and see if maybe they offered that. They had a few cider options so we went with those - not their own however. They also offered pizza and some appetizers. We decided just to get the bean dip, nothing special, pretty generic. Overall an ok experience just not something to visit again.

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    Hunter Gatherer Brewery at Curtiss Wright Hangar
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    Craft and Draft

    Craft and Draft

    4.7
    (60 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    Craft and Draft was pretty good, and definitely exceeded my expectations this time around. For…read morecontext, I had come here once before, and left somewhat unimpressed with the experience that I had. However, I decided to give Craft and Draft another shot, and I'm definitely glad that I did. Unbeknownst to me, they were holding "trivia night" on the night that I went, which drew a pretty large and lively crowd. While I think that the inside volume was turned up a little too high, it did serve to loosen everybody up, as I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with the other patrons, who were all very kind and sociable. I also got to check out the back patio for the first time, which was fun, but not quite as notable as some of the other taproom patios that I've been to. In addition, despite the fact that they had heaters on the patio, they didn't seem to be emanating much heat, as it remained pretty cold outside. What I did like was the fact that there was a pizza truck outside, which was making wood-fired pizzas on the spot, and which looked great! (I didn't have one myself, but everybody I asked told me that they tasted great as well.) As for the beers... they were pretty solid! On draft, I got one of the Burial IPAs, which was 8% ACV, and tasted pretty good as well! My friend said that the beer that they got out of the refrigerator was good as well, and that they had a lot of beers that they had never seen or heard of before. As for me, I noticed that they had one canned beer that was 9.5% ACV, which I had never seen before either! The two (2) bartenders working that night were really cool, knew their beers, and definitely made me and my friend feel welcomed. All-in-all, Craft and Draft was a pretty fun taproom, which *might* be a little better in the warmer months versus the cooler ones. Despite this, I'd still recommend stopping by to grab some unique brews, and enjoy the lively but not overly hectic atmosphere.

    Great beer, great food truck, but even better people. It's always an upbeat and fun environment to…read morego and hang out whether it's during the week after work or over the weekend.

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    929 Kitchen & Bar

    929 Kitchen & Bar

    4.4
    (416 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    I completely forgot that I'd visited this place a few years ago. Came back for a late night dinner…read moreand was NOT disappointed. Ample flavor. Great serving size. Good service. And convenient location! I'd definitely visit again.

    We had amazing Korean food and mocktails here in an unsuspecting place. We ordered the Guava…read moregetaway, Creamy Limeade, Kimchi Cheese Fries, Kangjeong (Boneless Wings), Spicy Squid and Pork Belly with rice, and Japchae. The drinks were blended very well and used fresh lime juice, which was nice. The appetizers -- the kimchi fries and the boneless wings were pretty standard. The fries were crunchy, but we felt like there was more cheese than there was kimchi and sauce, so we've had better kimchi fries elsewhere. The cheese was very gooey though. The boneless wings weren't as crunchy as they could have been, especially coming out in a stone dish, but the garlic soy sauce was still pretty good. Our mains were really good -- the japchae, which I ordered with fried tofu, had the right texture and flavor, and was delicious yet spicy. The tofu was a little bland though. My partner enjoyed the squid and pork belly dish and said that the sauce was similar to the japchae sauce. The portions were pretty normal and not too big, so we had a few leftovers but not too many. The prices were also pretty reasonable as well. Overall we were really happy with our food here and would come back if we ever visited again.

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    Kimchi Cheese Fries
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    Publico

    Publico

    3.9
    (612 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    We went here for brunch on Sunday. It's a nice clean restaurant they also have patio seating for…read morepet friendly area. Which was nice , the food was great . The breakfast burritos were delicious, the yogurt bowl was yummy plenty of fruit. The S'mores latte was delicious. The service was good , nothing exciting. So for this part of the review everything was good. (I had ordered the tres Leche pancakes because I was intrigued. When I got the tres leche pancakes I very disappointed there was no taste of tres leche anywhere on those pancakes , all I could taste was regular plain pancakes with syrup , it does come with plantains those were pretty good . I had thought that maybe they would put some tres leche in between the pancakes themselves. But no they were very dry. And the waiter didn't even give me the bacon that came with my pancakes ,I had to ask for it and if i didn't get the bacon.I would have been charged for the bacon . Waiter needs to be more aware of what comes with the plates. Anyway don't order the tres leche pancakes you will be disappointed. No stars for this experience) Overall the restaurant was nice and the other food we got was good.

    This place is nice and spacious. Clean environment with friendly staff. They have a variety of…read morebeers along with mix drinks. They also have daily specials on food. I got the tacos and plantains. The amarillo plantains came with an aoli sauce that I was not a fan of on the plantains. If you order ask for the sauce on the side. The Fish taco was amazing. I recommend you grab a fish taco.

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