What a delightful surprise to be found at a treasure of a hotel. Twain's Christmas in July motif you cannot help but to smile. Our host was Leyla knowledgeable, pleasant and a good conversationalist- she has a future in what ever that young woman decides to do. Did not do food yet its bound to be very good. The bar selection was ample . I suggest Uncle Nearest bourbon to the choices. Classic holiday music was playing I caught myself singing along. My wife shhhd me. Caught her a little later humming away Enjoy read more

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Every time we visit CoMo we stop in here - we stay at The Tiger and then just walk down and have a nightcap after dinner. They make remarkable cocktails and while the night we were in there, Saturday Feb 8th, it was pretty loud with lots of people present - the other time we were there it was very chill and we saw at the bar and chatted with the bartender and he showed us how to smoke cocktails properly. Very cool. Their take on the Old Fashioned is one of the best I have ever had. read more

Sandwiches? YES!!!! We loved this place. Food was outstanding. Don't miss this gem.

Ordered brisket sandwich with coleslaw. Slab of ribs with baked beans, coleslaw & potato salad & but only one side of coleslaw was available. We were offered potatoes & cornbread instead. The meal was terrible. Ribs tough & tasteless; did not resemble online photographs. BBQ sauce was lumpy & not good. Coleslaw was bland & watery. Potato salad was bland. Baked beans were okay. Bartender/server watched us "not" eat but asked no questions. I agree with another review...it's a bar not a restaurant..drink but don't eat. read more

What a fun spot! I sat here with several others who were staying at the hotel, and I love a good hotel bar. This one just has such a unique spin to it. To be fair, Missouri wine isn't my favorite tasting wine, but the one I had wasn't terrible. Next time I visit, I am going to have to try their food. The only thing I would suggest would be to train the bartender on what is considered a dry red wine because the one I was given definitely wasn't dry, but that's okay! read more

Twain Missouri Taproom - a glass of wine on a bar - Barbeque Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Had to return to try the bbq. Had the turkey sandwich with baked beans and my date had the brisket sandwich with the mac. Everything was very rich and flavorful, we really enjoyed! Bartender/server was super friendly, almost bubbly and made us feel very welcome. For drinks I had an IPA and my date enjoyed a Bloody Mary. Very small space and very loud, made conversation very difficult but otherwise a terrific evening. read more

Twain Missouri Taproom - Turkey and Brisket sandwiches with sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

One of my favorite bars in Columbia! It's an elegant cozy, vibe away from all the college bars in the area. The drinks are great & always have had wonderful service from the bartenders. Perfect for date night or after work cocktails! read more

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We love the vibe of this place. Best bbq is Columbia! The bartenders are always friendly and make a great cocktail! Great selection of local beers too. read more

Very small, but elegant. They serve Missouri craft beers, wines, and spirits, only. And that's just fine by me as I prefer to drink local. They don't serve flights, and I hope they eventually change their minds about that. They offer a meat/fruit/cheese plate to complement the wonderful drinks. Will definitely return. An update: A couple of weeks later, they now have flights! Life is good! read more

Twain Missouri Taproom - menus on the wall - Barbeque Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

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Great BBQ! Great service! Great beer! Great bourbon! Very cool place. Very small but super inviting. When we are back in town we will come back. Our server Conner was out of this world. read more

Walked in the door, greeted with a smile, asked if they were still taking food orders at 7:30 PM, they said absolutely. I sat down, asked for a recommendation, was told to try the brisket sandwich. I added cole slaw and I don't regret any of it! I was told the food would "change my life"...it was great. I started with the cole slaw, amazing! Nice balance of vinegar to mayo ratio, with just the right amount of pepper to wetness...best I've ever had! Now, the brisket sandwich (paired nicely with the wheat beer that was recommended as well). I also asked for a side of KC and STL bbq sauce to try. The brisket was amazing, smokey, tender, even a few pieces that were more done than the rest had a complimentary char flavor to them. I thought the sandwich was on a brioche roll, but I was happily corrected and told it was a Japanese milk bread roll made "in house". I wish I wasn't just passing through; what this place lacks in size, its personality and food make up for it hand over fist; great ambiance! Oh yea, the sauce comparison, I liked the STL sauce just a little better. 100% recommend if you're ever in Columbia, MO! read more

Great vibe in a fantastic historic location. Unfortunately the service was extremely slow and poor. The lone bartender was overwhelmed and spent more time flirting with the customers. The bar and tables were filthy, unclean, and littered with empty glasses with only 9 people in the bar. I had such high hopes, but left disappointed. read more

Twain Missouri Taproom - a wooden table with glasses on it - Barbeque Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

I love that they serve Missouri beers and spirits! The bartenders were friendly and sociable!! Very fun time.

Worst bar experience in my 33 years since turning 21. One bartender working and was extremely overwhelmed and seemed to have no sense of urgency. There were about 5 people in the bar when we arrived. Ordered a cocktail from the menu and the bartender said it would take a few minutes to make. The Mizzou basketball game ended and the place started filling up. The bartender continued taking orders and making drinks for other customers. He apologized at least 3 times every when he walked by our table to deliver drinks to other customers that arrived after us. Finally got a drink 25 minutes later. The service certainly does not justify the steep pricing. The Tiger Hotel can do better than this. read more

Bar is a tap room but offers select list of cocktails. I ordered a Finn's Lemonade. Drink was great, refreshing. However, it took 30 minutes to get my drink. One bar tender for about 30 customers. We visited bar after Mizzou basketball game. Not prepared with enough staff. read more