My husband and I graduated from Mizzou and were in town so looking for a bar that wasn't super crowded or insane. We never got the chance to check this one out so we went ahead and gave it a try. We wanted to peak to see if it was something up our alley and they wouldn't allow that. We couldn't even get in without paying a ridiculous cover, which is insane. We could have gone to any other bar for free. But, we were there, so we decided to give it a try. It's a typical college bar. No special cocktails, just well drinks. Great prices compared to the city, but on par with most Columbia bars. It was nothing special. Great patio and lots of space but there was nothing that made it worth the cover price. I think we lasted like 20 minutes then left. Cool bar, but the insane cover really doesn't make it worth it. read more

The food was solid. The service was ok (depending on who was serving). The draw is the location. Sitting eight stories high on a beautiful spring night was great! read more

What an awesome bar and it located on, The Roof of Doubletree Hotel. The view is amazing and you have the choice of patio setting or inside if the weather is not to your liking. Being a vintage cocktail snob, I was amazed at the masterfully prepared cocktails from their bartenders. I totally enjoyed their signature cocktail, Truman's Night Cap. It's a variation of an Old Fashioned, with walnut bitters. My favorite of course was my go to cocktail, a Dirty Martini made with Tito's Vodka. The glass was chilled, the vodka has tiny slivers of ice and garnished with three olives. Not only was this cocktail made perfectly, the price blew me away. It was reasonable and affordable. It made it so easy to have two. If you're in COMO, I recommend checking out, The Roof. read more

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Looking to enjoy a drink with a great view in Columbia, MO? You have to check out The Roof, a rooftop bar located at the Broadway Hotel in downtown Columbia. You do not have to be staying at the hotel to enjoy the rooftop and beverages! We went here for my 21st birthday when I was attending college because of its prime location and excellent vibes for a wonderful birthday party. You can find DJ's and good music on the weekends! The Roof has tables inside (perfect for a rainy day) as well as outside! Don't miss out on experiencing the downtown Columbia views...visit The Roof next time you are in Columbia, MO! read more

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Love the roof! Amazing view of the city and the drinks are pretty spot on. My only negative is the food. I haven't had the best meals there. But. For some drinks! 5 stars!!! read more

Amazing view and an amazing experience, great food, great drinks and great service. This is a beautiful rooftop for a laid back relaxing dinner or if you're like me on a beautiful day. A nice place to sit up and work with a few drinks and a some great finger foods as well as entree's. read more

We had an amazing server last week. I think her name was Jenna, she was very sweet and our table loved her!!! She got our order in quickly and service from her was a 10/10! Honestly this girl needs a raise or something, I wish my husband would've given her a bigger tip. Food was good too. read more

Food: it was okay, roughly 2 stars. Brussel sprouts were probably the most memorable but not great. Service: awesome, Maggie had like 9 tables alone on Valentine's Day and still held a great mannerism. Ambiance: is fantastic no issues really. Has the roof top outside and has nice seating in side. read more

What a fun night! This roof top bar was the place to be on Saturday night. Not only did they have a DJ playing, but football was on. The drinks were great and not too expensive! The bartenders did a great job managing the crowd. Will be coming back for sure. read more

Worthless POS manager at this site. My wife went to this place with some friends the other day, and two of them went downstairs to get coffee, as they don't drink alcohol (the Roof apparently does not serve coffee). The manager comes to the table and DEMANDS they leave, as they brought an "outside" drink (the coffee) from the hotel downstairs. This, despite their waitress telling them that it was okay for them to go get coffee from downstairs and bring it up. Oh, and these girls were also the only black people in the bar at the time. The racist manager can go straight to hell! read more

Enjoyed a beautiful evening celebrating the local arts walk fundraising event. The food was light and healthy except for the chocolate cake which was moist with thick icing. The help was kind and efficient. Looking forward to the new addition. read more

The girls and I having fun on the roof! Atmosphere was a blast, views were awesome, and I plan on bringing more friends up here read more

The Roof - Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

I really like this bar! Been here a few times and have always had great service as well as good drinks. The view from the balcony is amazing. Perfect summer spot! read more

Ate here one time only while I was working in town. I had the French dip and fries which were both delicious. It is a nice restaurant with a nice ambiance. read more

My favorite rooftop bar in Columbia! This rooftop bar sits above The Broadway hotel. For reference, as soon as you walk into the hotel, you will walk towards the back and find the elevator to the right that will take you to The Roof. I have been here during the day and at night and I would highly recommend both. In terms of food, it's priced pretty cheap at The Roof. Especially for being connected to a hotel. On the other hand, everything else is pretty cheap in the city of Columbia too, though. The Flatbread is a safe choice (there are a few options)! The hummus trio is honestly just ok, I really didn't enjoy the Hummus Trio aside from the roasted garlic option (they were all pretty bland) but the Crab Spring Rolls or Brussels Sprouts are yummy small plates. P.S. you can also reserve a fire pit which is amazing during the cooler months! You can't reserve on Fridays or Saturdays, though. read more

The Roof - Chips and dip, Hummus Trio, and Flatbreads - Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Gorgeous rooftop spot to enjoy a celebratory or quiet drink. Thrilled to discover this gem at my Doubletree Hotel on a business trip & visit with my daughter in this quaint college town. read more

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Great bar for drinks. Came here on a Friday night for drinks and really enjoyed it. It wasn't too crowded and we were able to get a seat on the patio. The staff was attentive. We have not tried the food, so my rating is just for the drinks and ambiance. read more

The roof is one of my favorite spots to go and grab a drink! I took one of my gals here to celebrate her 21st and our waitress was lovely! Only downer was after I left I realized our 2 beers weren't charged at the HH rate. Bummer! read more

worst bar in Columbia. Charge cover for bad DJ, poor service from bartenders, and overpriced drinks. waited 20+ minutes for watered down mix drinks. Refused to serve friend with no explanation. Plenty of other great bars to go to, don't bother here. read more

Watched the Super Bowl at the rooftop bar. Not too busy, not too loud, lots of great appetizers. Very nice waitstaff. Go chiefs.

Cheers to The Roof for constructing heated "fun bubbles" to relax in and escape from chilly CoMo winter weather! Cocktails on couches with furry blankets and cozy cushions....makes for a fun girls night after dinner out on a blustery December night. I'm part of small group of ladies who started off being friends because our daughters were friends through high school, college and beyond...! This was a perfect place for a mini reunion during the holidays when our girls were back in town! What a fun surprise to have these rooftop bubbles to dash inside to enjoy our drinks and share laughs! read more

The Roof - Cocktails on cozy couches on The Roof in our Bubble tent! Cheers to ladies who are besties with daughters who are also besties! - Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

We ordered Paloma's and some old fashioneds and both were perfect! Generous pour but still tasted great. Servers were friendly and the views were beautiful! read more

Go there for the view! But something is always off. The lime in the G&T was a little too brown. The chips although good, were small, broken pieces like the bottom of the bag. The food was adequate. The waitress was the best ever. read more

I have to admit that I am surprised about myself giving 4 stars. Went a few times later at night and didn't like it. It went Friday after work and sat with a few friends in the sun enjoying the drinks and really good food. Will return Fridays at 5:00pm read more

I would rate this average at 2.5 stars (my phone app won't let me rate at 2.5). The Roof is a nice place to hang or meet up with a friend. There is indoor and outdoor seating. At the evening right before dusk, they'll fold away the umbrellas and get the fire going. The view is okay - but keep in mind, we are in Columbia. We got the hummus appetizer plate and it was just okay. Price seems to be reasonable. I won't come here for the food but for the amostphere. Cheers, S read more

The Roof - View of Memorial Union & Jesse Hall. - Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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This is a cool place in Columbia Missouri but still very reasonable price compare to other bigger cities. It has a roof top and open area with a fire place. Kind of romantic place and people dressed up but you don't really have to. Sometimes I go there with my flip flops and they let me in. read more

The Roof - Fries and wine - Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

The atmosphere here is on point, visually and physically. The view has an incredible lookout to downtown and it has a classy, but at the same time homey feel. The outside is complete with fire pits to keep it cozy even on chilly nights and the inside is nice as well. The staff is super nice and helpful, if you need recommendations on anything Columbia they're bound to give you a good one. The drinks can get pricey but it's worth it for the experience. Tuesday's they have tap specials which are all good deals. The bar back, Orion, was extremely friendly and kept good conversation with the guests. read more

The Roof - Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Just Go! Great view, food & service! Will enjoy for sure in downtown Columbia, MO. Go Mizzou!!! read more

Wife and I went on a double date tonight with some friends. Thursday night, 7pm. The staff was minimal (overworked) but nice! The roof wasn't very crowded but there was still plenty of people there to enjoy the live music (which was great 5/17/18). I had the prime sirloin burger and it was delicious! Wife had something simple. The total was over $30 but the place is kind of upscale so I expected this. It is primarily a bar so it can get pretty loud. The ambience is great with fire places and plenty of seating to look up at the stars. read more

Unsafe environment. Does not know what respect means. Absolutely inappropriate. A fire pit was moved when we arrived and we were blamed for the movement of the pit. Management sent a new server over to bitch at us after we had already discussed the situation. Our entire table felt uncomfortable after spending over $300 on drinks and apps at this roof top bar. I'm extremely disappointed and will not be returning to this establishment. The management and severing staff was untrained and extremely inappropriate towards our entire party (this is coming from a front of house manager in our party at another highly respected bar). We will NOT be returning. read more

We came here on a game day Saturday, it wasn't packed at the time. We ordered some appetizers, chips and crab cakes... one and half hour later there was nothing, when we checked in with the bartender who placed the ordEr he said it was coming, when we checked with the server inside, they said they gave it to someone else on accident. When we asked if what they could do for us, nothing was to be said by the manager. He was very rude and would not compensate bc our bill was already paid. I will never go back again and the service was AWFUL! This whole time we oNLy had one drink to. I would not go back. Step #1, get more staff on game day! read more

The ambiance is very nice and the service is as decent as any other location with college kids serving. This was our second visit and the issue I had was with the food. The first visit was great and enjoyed the food but this time the food was straight up terrible. From temperature to taste we were all extremely disappointed. The Miso nuts that are supposed to be crunchy and spicy were soft and damp and had almost no flavor. The smoked wings were completely flavorless and really fatty and chewy. The pork Belly was cold, wet and had a very odd after taste that would not go away. The flat bread pizzas also had a very strange taste as did the sausage on the flat bread pizza. It is a shame because the other time we ate at the roof we had many of the same things and enjoyed. Other people around us also said the food was really bad. Get this fixed Roof Management! read more

Love the view and the open rooftop setting. Great spot to enjoy a beautiful sunset while sipping a Moscow mule and munching on a yummy pesto flatbread. Good photo op. read more

I've been here a few times at night when the dj is fired up and the crowd is in full effect. Great drinks, great music, very positive environment for everybody dancing. The first time I was there, I wanted to go look over the edge before we left as I hadn't been that far from the dance floor. It was closing time and when I started to walk over, one of the guys working there told me it was closed and we had to leave and I said sorry, I was just going to look at the view and he said no problem and let me go enjoy the view for a moment and smiled and waved as I left. I love this place. read more

The roof is usually a good time. However, when I was going to change my mind to give a tip bc I felt bad and also it wasn't my card to make decisions with so I was gonna give some cash I had left over. The bartender made a snarky remark about how I need to tip them. I was going to give one until he said that. There was no need to be rude, he made an assumption, and had the audacity to tell me what I need to do with MY or some else's money. I won't be back. read more

I'm sorry to say this.. but my experience here was AWFUL. Absolutely terrible. I've been twice with my family, and unfortunately have not felt welcomed. Mostly by their manager Jeremiah. I really hope that place does an internal review to help prevent this from happening anyone else. I hope all employees get another round of training as well, because I would not like for them to follow the lead of their manager, Jeremiah. Hope one day this changes. read more

Absolutely loved this place!!! Of course it had to be spring break so I imagine that is why it was quiet. In addition it was late for but too early for a standard evening crowd. As it was, the burger tasted outstanding as did the signature cocktail (Greyhound something) that I imbibed. The views outside was outstanding and since it was at my hotel, I'm sincerely loving the evening. Eager to come down and enjoy The Roof again. Totally customer focused staff (bartender/ management). Top it off, the huge projection TV was playing March Madness games and the music was playing. Have I mentioned I'm loving this? I did not sit outside by the fires but they are inviting. Love the overall vibe. read more

Amazing place! Staff is great drinks are amazing! Ask for Jamie and Zach. Beautiful views.

Yes, the view is wonderful. Food is a disappointment. Our server had great a personality. But, the staff here just never seems to be better than average. read more

Great atmosphere for having a drink and visiting with friends. I haven't tried food but it looked good on the next table over. Just a great place to hang out with friend and enjoy the Columbia skyline. read more