Updating since some things have changed in the last few years. I still drop by this joint a few times 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. read more

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

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First time to WECO and the experience was a good one. WECO provides a variety of beers and cocktails to wet your whistle and wash down any food you might purchase from a rotating caravan of food trucks--a different one nightly. We checked WECO out on a Tuesday, so surprise, surprise, we scored a Taco truck. I forget the name of the truck; the service was friendly and wait time for our food was reasonable in spite of a packed house; the menu offered good variety. My wife and I ordered chicken tacos. Very authentic corn tacos that are served doubled up--nice touch! WECO offers an expansive rustic outdoor seating area featuring picnic tables and ample shade--a relaxing ambiance indeed. read more

Weco Bottle And Biergarten - Chipotle chicken tacos - Beer Gardens Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

Super nice people our bartender was super knowledgeable and caring. Everything was clean. They had so many different beers you can choose from that outdoors was really nice. Definitely would be back. read more

Weco was alright, but it's not the most impressive brewery or Biergarten that I've been to recently. They had a solid selection of IPAs, but none with particularly high alcohol content volumes. Additionally, while they had a lot of different flavored beers, none of the ones that I tried were very good (to be blunt.) I did appreciate the multitude of portions that they offered, where you could get a small glass for about $3.75, which allows you to try a few different brews for an affordable price. I loved the two (2) staff members that I interacted with, who definitely knew their fermentation, and were friendly about holding a conversation. They also had a very large selection of canned beers, which perhaps I should have tried rather than relying solely on the tap. Overall, Weco was fun and I'll probably be back to try some more of their beers in the future, but I think it lags behind most of the other Biergartens I've been to in the surrounding area. read more

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Great beer selection, very friendly staff, great location and ambiance. And, to top it off, our fav food truck, Los Chicanos!! So glad we found this place. It is now one of our favorites. read more

We attended the Mission Grape tasting, planned to have pizza, but your vendor said "real pizza isn't gluten free." It's amazing people don't get that many drink wine because they can't do beer due to the gluten content. Translation: we have Celiacs. We noted this to staff that didn't care. There wasn't even any pretzels or crackers at the event that were gluten free. We came regularly with friends prior to this vendor being so rude, but we sure as heck won't be back with them serving as the food truck. Even the brown bag deli at least tried to be accommodating. This vendor, La Dolce Pizza, was flat out rude! And, management cancelled my wine order from Mission Grape, essentially refused to fill it! read more

Best biergaten in cola. Amazing beer, amazing service, can't go wrong. Great food trucks, great vibes.

As I sit outside reading sipping a Trillium Vicinity 8% today I realize how much I enjoy the outdoor space at this establishment. Another satisfying Saturday sipping on beers just a few years ago you could never acquire unless you traveled hundreds of miles. West Columbia has finally arrived or maybe they just got a good watering hole I'll cross the river for any given day. Support your local craft beer establishment as they need your help more than ever with things the way they are now. read more

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The 4 of us went in and created out own 6 packs. It was fun, and even more fun trying everything. Some were weird, some were great, either way it was a fun weekend activity. We didn't stay there, but the location looked great, it was beautiful. Well decorated so you couldn't see the ugly street, while relaxing on the patio. read more

My favorite place to get beers in columbia. Amazing staff, crisp AC, always have some burial on tap. read more

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Great selection of beer here with even better prices. The outdoor area is massive which is difficult to tell from the road. They also have top notch taste in food trucks. read more

Weco Bottle And Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

Love the outdoor vibe. The triple berry cider is my favorite. Food trucks change every day and are a bit expensive but very tasty

The hubby and I enjoy this Biergarten. You can't go wrong having a variety of beers while experiencing rotating food trucks. We personally love to bring our cards and play Rummy while sipping our favorite beverages and then selecting beers to take home. We only wish we could have our dog with us under the pergola for shade purposes. Dogs are only allowed in the grassy area where sometimes the sun beats down on you. read more

Weco Bottle And Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

Great selection of beers. Outside is nice if the weather is good. Nice casual atmosphere. Great place to meet up with friends and relax.

This place has become one of my local faves, almost instantly. There's always a knowledgeable associate to help when you're undecided or just to recommend something new. They have large and small tables all spaced appropriately. They keep a variety of food vendors on rotation too so you'll almost always find something to eat. Their local pimento cheese and feta dip in the case is my little reward, literally! I love this place read more

Weco Bottle And Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

I drop by this joint a few times 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 $4 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 dunkels, 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. To the left, darkness abounds with stouts and roasted, malty libations. You can find some snacks in there as well: pimento cheese and pesto from The Whig with pretzels to dip. In season, there are boiled peanuts so be sure to ask for an empty cup for shells. If you need a kombucha or soft drink, look in the last cooler and you'll find what you want. 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 you're 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 before 11 ($4!!!!) and the food trucks serve brunch. It's a great way to start the day. If 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 premises. There's plenty of space on the patio and in the Biergarten. Bring your friends but don't be a jerk. Wear your mask when you order at the bars and keep your dogs and kids close by. This is a jewel you need to visit. read more

Weco Bottle And Biergarten - Seasonal beer! It'll be gone soon but something delicious will take its place. - Beer Gardens Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

Driving home on Labor Day this year we wanted to find a local spot to enjoy a few brews. WECO was one of the only places open near Columbia so we had to stop. They also happened to be doing a Labor Day cookout that afternoon a d the bbq smelled and looked so delicious. This place was very neat and had ample outdoor seating. I loved that it had both and indoor and outdoor bar so everyone could spread out better. We really enjoyed our beers and ended up striking up a wonderful conversation with a local couple sharing the picnic table with us. This place is awesome and I def see us stopping here again next time we're in the area. read more

Not place for conservative people. Too much liberals. Bartenders change their attitudes toward what type of customers. BUT - Foods and drinks are good with excellent selections of different types of beverages. Sorry! read more

Creepy employees. Pretty sure some dudes need to be investigated. After multiple visits. No. Just no. Plus the food blows.

We went to Weco on Wednesday night and had to move under the cover during the big rainstorm. My two granddaughters were having a blast playing in the rain and people were watching and smiling. My daughter went and got her food and when she tried to get her 17 month old to side down to eat, she got upset and started crying. We couldn't walk outside because it was raining and she was thinking she needed to leave. Then a female bartender from inside came and told her she had to get her child under control. We left immediately and won't come back. If there were complaints when it's supposed to be family friendly, I don't want to socialize with these people. Very disappointed to say the least! read more

I was in here with a very well behaved SERVICE dog, and was dog we could only sit out in the yard despite a lack of shade in 90 degree heat and most importantly despite the fact that she's a disability dog (who is allowed with me wherever I go). the beer is overpriced, the charge you MORE money to drink the cooler beers in house which makes no sense. Do not recommend. read more

What a great addition to West Columbia. Want to have a few craft pints? WECO is for you. Want to take some craft beer home? WECO is for you. Wonderful staff. Great selection. When the weather warms up the outdoor space is going to be the best place for drinks in the greater Columbia area. read more

Weco Bottle And Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

Soooo excited that I have a place in West Cola to indulge me in my craft beer love! Staff is amazing and very knowledgeable if you are new to the craft beer scene. The place is still getting finished up as far as the outside and I'm uber excited to hang here all spring/summer long. read more

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WECO is exactly what is says: there is not much of an inside seating area but oh, the variety of national and international beers in the store long coolers! And then there is the huge Biergarten which I observed transforming from a broken concrete Iot to an all-season patio and lots of greenery. There is a cheap(er) cash bar for maybe 6-8 beers outside and a large regular price selection on tap inside. WECO also has food trucks every single day and the nicest servers you will find in West Columbia. The fact that they needed to buy an overflow parking lot testifies to that! read more

Love this place! A super smart move, right before Covid hit, for the owners to open an outdoor drinking garden on a lot that's at least an acre, fully fenced, with grass and a covered seating area--to which they recently added heaters. You can even bring your dog. It's a beer garden, so unfortunately, the wine selection sucks. Otherwise I would give this place five stars. But at least that wine isn't overpriced. read more

I really love new Craft beer bars, and I support most of them, but when you sell beer in false pints (12? 14? Ounces), you are hurting yourself and cheating the customer. You won't be a serious beer bar unless you serve an honest 16-ounce pint. read more

Weco Bottle And Biergarten - They sell crowlers. - Beer Gardens Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

We love WECO! this won't be a long review... because this should be straight to the point. The staff is friendly, the prices are on par (or better) than some of the other breweries around, they have a rotating schedule of delicious food trucks, and the outside patio situation is great. Tons of space to socially distance yourself, and plenty to look at. This is slowly becoming a weekly hangout spot for me and Kelsay! read more

I totally agree with the reviews that addressed the rude employee attitudes. I recently made an error unwittingly, and the employees couldn't have handled it any worse. They were snide, accusatory, and just so awfully rude. The situation could have been handled in a much more professional manner. read more

What a space! Huge outdoor seating with a dog-friendly grassed area and now bar seating inside. It's a great space to read, socialize, unwind, even work! Terrific selection of beers, ciders, seltzers and wine and a friendly staff who are often happy to give recommendations. The food truck schedule is consistent and there are always great snacks to be had. read more

WECO has the spirit of an old-school German Biergarten, the savvy of the modern-day American craft movement, and the kind of unpretentious upscale dive bar elegance befitting West Columbia's premier watering hole! read more

My favorite place in Columbia! WECO has the absolute friendliest staff while offering great expertise in the beers they carry. If I could give this place six stars I would. They've done such a great job in regards to Covid-19 and I always feel safe when I come here. Thanks Weco! read more

Beer is awesome. Caught an employee on a rough day I hope to assume. Bound to happen.

I really thought this was gonna be The Whig of the Vista West, do people still call it that? I was surprised it's much more of a family type atmosphere. Our favorite brunch place recently discontinued brunch, so we've been on the prowl for something new. One recent Sunday we tried this out, and we loved it. The neat thing is they don't serve food, they just have food trucks come in. There seems to be a rotating schedule, They update it on the website, and on Facebook, sometimes right before they open, so you better check before going out. The staff is super friendly, and will allow you to sample the beers on tap. They also have beers and wine for sale, you can drink them there, there's a small fee, kind of like a cork fee I guess you could say, it's like 2 fity or something, and the beer is reasonably priced. They have a huge outdoor area, a covered patio, and a large yard area, this used to be a garden center, with lots of tables. You can bring your dogs, and kids. The animals are not allowed on the covered patio, but they should be fine in the garden area. read more

Went for a relaxing, sunny February afternoon. The beer selection was great. I had a few mimosas myself. Bartenders were knowledgeable and friendly. Great outside area! We'll definitely be back! And shout out to the Wurst Wagon who was our back when we went- delicious food and delightful service. read more

What an amazing place! You can grab a draft and hang on the spacious patio with pals or grab beers/wines from a diverse collection to go!! This place cares and fosters community. What a gem! read more

This was my first time here. The place was super chill and the beers were on point. The staff was super friendly. I believe I've found my nee place to visit. Such a good time! read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would! Stuffy and the staff was unbelievably rude. Especially Meredith who raised her voice at us (?!) I worked in the service industry for years and was truly appalled by this place. Don't waste your time or money at this place... Head to Savage Brewing instead!! read more

The space is great, but the employees are the worst. Seriously the most rude group of employees EVER...every single one of them. If you want to spend your money with people who act like they're doing you a favor to serve you, no smiles, no appreciation, no fun, then this is the place for you. The vibe was palpably negative. We left and went right down the road to Steel Hands where everyone was happy, laughing, and the employees were happy and appreciative to have the business. read more

Absolute trash. Come to this place if you want high priced, yet unimpressive beer. Try asking for a recommendation, good luck. They'll up sell you the most expensive beers on the list. Go on if you would like, but I'd advise you to stay way from this establishment and try @Casualpint or @Craft&Draft ... much more service Industry friendly/professional as well as a much more helpful staff to accommodate your specific wants in one particular brew. Absolutely disappointed in WECO. Not by the beer so much as I was by the service. Coming from a 8+ year background in the food and beverage industry - I get how it works. There's no reason to be an asshole to your customers. And again we conversed with several different groups/other customers that felt the exact same way about your establishment's attitude so we obviously weren't the only culprit here. Great beers. Terrible service. The community would agree, step it up. That's ridiculous and unprofessional. Look forward to seeing the improvements in the future. read more

Weco Bottle And Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina