Excellent cocktails. Paige and Allie were a delight! Service and atmosphere were top notch!

Nice little bar! Drinks were on the sweeter side so if you're a fan of that it's perfect.

Went there for a company related event. Food was very good but beer selection was poor. Nice ambience.

Great atmosphere! Comfy lounge setting and tables, billiard table, bar area. Nice cocktail list, reasonable prices. The band tonight is a classy swing band - love it! Truly feels like a speak easy, terrific ambiance for a date or evening with friends. read more

I probably should have gone here more than the few times I did. I like bourbon, probably don't know all that much about it though and the barkeep is helpful and engaging. There are almost too many choices. I would like to try them all but somehow not end up in the emergency room. What makes it for me is a friendly barkeep and selection. Too many places in town have bartenders who only smile for their own friends and surgical enhancement. Here you can sit at the bar and make conversation without feeling like you are ruining the guy's night. That plus whatever the other reviews said. read more

This place just recently opened and I went there for a bday party. The guy rented out the bar and the place looked great! It's filled with booths and tables all around. The owners of Bleu Restaurant manage this speak-easy-style bar on the lower level of the Tiger Hotel and it's about 1,900 square feet. When I went, they had drink specials (but I also went on Cinco de Mayo). I've heard that they're bringing in a baby grand piano for future entertainment. The bar features classic cocktails and provides a very low-key atmosphere. It's a great gathering place for friends and ESPECIALLY good for private events! read more

Vault - Vault - Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

Ok ok, so I was a bit unfair on the first couple of reviews... The atmosphere is very cool. It's in the basement, and this adds to the atmosphere. It's further removed from street traffic, and people don't wander in by accident. The bartender does make some complicated, more refined drinks, and they use real ingredients instead of bottled mixes. I like this place, really I do, but it seems to take some convincing to get anyone else to go here. If you you want a classic cocktail, and you want to look cool too, then hang out here. read more

As usual, went to CoMo for Homecoming. This time, though, we opted to watch the game at a bar. This was not a good plan. Tried iTap - no seats. Watched at Klik's until the Cards came on...then MU was pushed to the tiny tv above the bar and the bigscreen went to the Cardinals. We wanted to watch both, but wanted to be able to see MU better. Our journey began at halftime. We tried Teller's, Broadway Brewery, Gumby's, Willie's, Fieldhouse and a few more. Places with more than one functioning tv were packed with no seats available. Places that only had one tv were empty (and only had one tv). Finally, we gave up and decided that we were going to stay at The Vault whether or not they had two functioning TVs. As expected, it was pretty empty. They had two tvs...but one was broken. Bummer. We resigned to walk the rest of the Homecoming game and follow the World Series on our phones. The reason I am writing this review though, is because of the service. Our entire group sat at the bar and had a blast. We had just tailgated for five hours so we were in varying stages of drunkness. We had a great time talking with the two bartenders Taylor and Meredith (I think those names were correct). It was Meredith's first night and she did a great job. I think I talked about the merits of toasted ravioli and the crappiness of West County for twenty minutes. There was a tall, blond bartender who I guess was in charge who was perfectly polite to us but we felt was rude to the other employees. I have worked for a horrible boss before so I hate seeing something like that occur. It was expensive, but everyone enjoyed their food and drink. Did I need four glasses of single malt scotch after that tailgating? No - but I enjoyed it anyway. Poutine can't not be good. Last note - they apparently have a cupcake shop upstairs/attached or something and in my drunken state I thought it would be a great idea to buy one of each flavor, which was a total of four cupcakes. They were pretty crappy - but that could have been because they were not fresh at all. read more

Romantic atmosphere, live music, and best bartenders in town. Plus order food from Glenn's which is just upstairs! read more

Vault - Yummy basil deliciousy drink - Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

The atmosphere is ok, beer menu equals three beers, ixed drinks were decent.. BUT THEY CHARGED ME NINE DOLLARS FOR A BAILEYS AND COFFEE A FREAKING BAILEYS AND COFFEE!!!! It was not on the menu and I asked for it was not told hey that is going to be $2 more than ANY other drink on the menu!! I can gaurantee I will not be back and if any of you go DONT ORDER THE BAILEYS AND COFFEE!!! read more

Giving the Vault 3 stars is rounding up. I have to agree with others that this is a place that could be good but sort of fails. They don't seem to know what they want to be when they grow up. I'm not really sure what vibe they are trying to establish. We visited with a group on a recent Saturday evening. They have a decent specialty drink menu and a respectable bourbon collection but neither is differentiating. The service was slooooww but cordial. Please schedule 2 waitresses on Saturday nights. The prices were really high. It's like they're trying to somehow make you feel elitist by paying more than you should for drinks. One drink I had was a Blanton's bourbon, chilled, neat. It's my go-to cocktail. It was $12 here. I had the exact same drink in another downtown Columbia bar the night before for $7 All the drinks on the menu were like that. Beer was reasonable. I travel quite a bit on business and might expect to pay those prices in Chicago but not in a bar pretending to be upscale in Como. We ordered food from Glenn's. This isn't a review of Glenn's but I would only give it 2 stars if it was. moving on... While I think they're going for "speakeasy" here, they just aren't there. This place was loud; mostly college age patrons it appeared. My suggestion is ditch the pool table. I've seen that work in some upscale places but this isn't the right place. There was no music playing as far as I could tell until I said something to the waitress. Then they turned it on but I couldn't tell you what they were playing as it was too low to compensate for the noise level. Bottom line, I doubt any of us will return, there's just no reason. read more

This place has potential. They fail miserably with the music choices. The vibe is prohibition and they usually have newer music playing- it just didn't make sense. Music sets the mood and the mood here is confused. For those of us that enjoy that scene- low light, intimate, jazz, 1920s/30s- they totally miss the mark. It's always empty for that reason- appealing to college kids with the music but catering towards the employed/older crowd with atmosphere and prices (yes, for Columbia the drinks aren't cheap.) The drinks are spectacular (and worth it!) but the music always has us leaving shaking our heads. And for the love of God, turns the lights down! If they stuck with a theme and kept it on some real, old school jazz, they would be the new, upscale "it" bar. read more

Fabulous service an top notch drinks. 10/10 recommend for anyone visiting columbia, a night on the town, or just a great drink made by Jacob the best mixologist in Columbia that I have crossed paths with. read more

We were staying at the Tiger and just wanted a quick drink. Took the elevator down to ground floor and the Vault. Zach was behind the bar. Things started ok. But chaos reigned. Wedding party. Birthday group. Crowd that attracted a bigger crowd. You know how that works. Well, catering dropped the ball on a DJ dropped the newlyweds. Birthday party seemed to have been drinking since noon. Zach was new to this bar. POS system was down. Bar was under stocked. Recipe for disaster. Every thing went wrong, except Zach. Kept his cool. Composure anchored in his navy experience. Throw it at him, he just caught and carried on. Great job Zach. read more

Let's just say we came here for one drink but ended up staying there for the night. I don't think this would be everyone's cup of tea, but we had fun. We grabbed a corner of couches and chairs, got the drink specials, and couldn't leave. A beer + shot for $6 a pop? Dude, I live in Boston. Six bucks gets you a beer SOMETIMES. They probably could have gone a lot further with their attempts at having a "speakeasy" type of theme - like, they absolutely went halfsies on this theme you guys - but with the aforementioned drink special, it only took a little while for me to not give a shit anymore. read more

I really love this place. The bartender, Jason was absolutely amazing. He made fabulous craft cocktails for us and also some of our favorite style cocktails. The only complaint that I have is that hand soap in the bathroom is very over powering and if you have craft cocktails this can be an issue. Other than that the place was very enjoyable and we cannot wait to return. read more

I've been coming here for a few years and I've seen some ups and downs but it's mostly been a reliably good place. The atmosphere is pretty much unparalleled in Columbia. When the lights are dimmed and the candles are lit, it's just gorgeous in here. The drinks are a bit pricey... you're looking at $5-10 unless you can sweet talk the bartender into a special (or check their facebook). The ingredients here are top notch and they make some really creative beverages. This is a great place to go if you just want to linger and talk with some friends. read more

My friends from CoMo introduced me to this place when I was in town and it is absolutely awesome. The inside is great and it has that kind of speakeasy/lounge feel to it with the high back booths and the light fixtures. My first impression of this place was that it has to be a great date spot with all the candles and the intimate lighting and background music. The bartending staff is great and the waitress was awesome my last visit. We were celebrating a friend of mine's birthday and she did an excellent job of taking care of all of us even with having to deal with several separate checks. It is a bit more on the expensive side to drink but still the atmosphere of the place is worth it. read more

Amazing 1920 atmosphere. Drinks are a bit expensive, but they are original cocktails, not to be confused with mixed drinks you find at most bars. read more

This may be one of the few places in Missouri that we've found that we can enjoy classic cocktails made properly in a classic setting. A nice escape from the usual douchebag bars we've found elsewhere. No backwards ball caps and jager bombs to be found here folks. House made sour mix and an extensive list of well made drinks are among the amenities found at Vault. read more

We revisited the Vault with a group of friends because we knew we could enjoy a nice cocktail and hear each other talk. We found the drinks to be just as delicious as last time, and the service was much improved. The Dirty Money drink was fantastic, and is definitely a new favorite of mine. The drinks came in a timely manner and our waitress was very flexible when we switched tables. Plus, we were able to play several games of darts (real darts, not the electronic boards) without feeling crowded. Happy to add another star to our experience at the Vault. read more

Big fan, it was my first time and I will definitely be back. The drinks were delightful, especially the gin beer. I also appreciate the intimate atmosphere. We were surprised with the amount of college kids, but it is a college town. Go, bring a date because you might score later. read more

In town for a bachelorette party. We called a week ahead to let them know a big party would be coming and they said it would be staffed accordingly but it didn't seem to be the case. First 6 of us arrived and it took 40 mins to get a drink. The waitress was kind enough to give us a few free drinks. The next round took another 40 min. That was a disappointment. Secondly the music was not lounge-like. It was emo. Disappointment. Lastly everyone seemed to feel the same because the place emptied out by 9:30pm read more

I am not sure where to start. I visited the establishment months ago and thought it was great. I heard there was new management, now I am sure of it. It used to be a nice higher end speak-easy adult place with some soothing jazz in the background. I didn't mind paying a little more for the atmosphere. On this recent visit there was a louder party music atmosphere, keg stands (that right) going on in the back corner, swim trunks and cut-off sleeves seemed to be the popular dress and they got the bill wrong...twice. Now I do care about paying a little more. Save your money, it is just an expensive college bar now. If you want that atmosphere there are a lot of other (cheaper) options in town. read more

In regards to the drinks and the bartender, The Vault is second to none. Jason cares deeply about his craft, and can expertly guide you from your current favorites into different and exciting options. The classic cocktails found here are far superior to the bar upstairs. Sure, the atmosphere could use an update, but if you're after good drinks, The Vault is the only place to go in Columbia. read more

Good atmosphere. Just don't hide prices then charge me 30 dollars for two beers and two shots.

This place is amazing. It has an awesome atmosphere. Think film noir but chilled out a bit. However the most important reason to come here is for the drinks the bartender makes! They are amazing. Not too sweet, and full of flavor. You could suck down a bunch for taste but each one really packed a punch for me. Yes, the drinks are a bit expensive but they are priced where they should be, as far as I'm concerned. Go here, drink here, and enjoy something delicious. Pretend you're Rita Hayworth or something. read more

The bartender (Jason) is so great here that when I wanted a Basil Gin Smash and they were out of Basil, he called his wife and she brought some from their garden! Now that is service! Delicious drink btw you should try one! read more

Vault - This is the Basil Gin Smash it is awesome! - Bars Near Me - Columbia, Missouri

"Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name..." Pull up to the bar, order anything you can think of and watch Jason and Tasha (the amazing bartenders) knock your socks off!!! Become a regular customer to live an experience that is usually only seen in movies or on TV. I love this place. I've toasted new friends and old for some incredible events happening in my life. The best thing about The Vault, besides the bartender's drinks and the access to delicious food is that you can actually hear each other talking. You don't have to shout. Every time I go, smiles, laughter, and fun ring loud and clear! When I leave I feel all glowy and happy and look forward to my next visit. The Vault is not just a bar it's an expression of mirth!!! read more

So this is the name of that place we went to last week. I'll be honest, we stumbled into this place after a long night of drinking at Broadway Brewery. The bar tender was not happy with our group as most of us were incoherent. Place has a very upscale vibe to it. I would defenatly come back sometime when i wasnt so smashed. Good spot for a date or small group of friends wanting to chat it up. read more

aaron makes drinks the way they're supposed to be. i love his tequila mojito, even though i don't typically like tequila.

Taylor makes the best martini's!!!! The vault is by far my favorite bar in columbia!!!! If you have never been it is the best kept secret!

Way too overpriced for what you get. The service isn't all that great, seemed to me like they just rounded up as many college kids as they could for as cheap as possible. The bartender didn't even know what a Manhattan was! read more

This place is way too hit and miss these days. My usual visit consists of a relaxed atmosphere with a perfectly mixed cocktail. Their house made ginger ale usually has just the right amount of kick to turn any drink into a great experience. Recently I've gone to experience a bartender that has to look up cocktail recipes on his phone, drinks that are way too boozy, and ginger ale that may as well be water. Best of luck to the new bartender hopeful, Mary. It won't take much to improve on the slop this place is currently serving up. read more

Vault was a wonderful speakeasy style bar until a new owner purchased the Tiger Hotel. Upon ownership, this person decided to have all businesses located in the hotel to be run by the hotel, which makes sense from a business standpoint. Because Vault was operated by a different restaurant, the owner fired the staff, kept the name, and put subpar food and drinks on the menu. Major disappoint and a loss to the city indeed. read more

The waitress ignored us for 15 minutes, walking back and forth without acknowledging us. When we went to the bar to order, she told us that the bar was understaffed and we should "go to another bar." We took her advice, and highly encourage everyone else to do the same. read more