Been wanting to try out some of the many breweries popping up in and around Columbia? Check out our guide to the Midland’s great local breweries and brew pubs!
Hunter-Gatherer
There are now two locations for The Hunter-Gatherer — one in Downtown Columbia and the other at the historic Curtiss-Wright Hangar.
Curtiss-Wright Hanger
The newest Hunter-Gatherer location features an outdoor rooftop observation deck that can seat over 40 guests, and views of the airport and down into the brewery.
1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd • Columbia, SC 29205
Hours: Wednesday through Friday 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. • Saturday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. • Sunday 11 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Main Street – Downtown Columbia
Hunter-Gatherer Downtown offers a casual dining and drinking atmosphere, with a regular list of on-tap beers, plus a cask conditioned ale served straight from one of their oak kilderkins – 21 gallon wood casks.
900 Main St • Columbia, SC 29201
Hours: Monday through Saturday 4 p.m. – until • Kitchen closes at 10 p.m. on Monday – Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. • Sunday CLOSED
Conquest Brewing Company
Take a tour, then visit the tasting room to try out a flight, growler, or pint. You can also find their beer in many local stores!
947 S Stadium Road, Bay 1 • Columbia, SC 29201
Hours: Monday through Thursday 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. • Friday 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. • Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 a.m. • Sunday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Balanced Brews: Sunday at noon. $15 for a yoga class and a beer. Yoga by Jean on Facebook.
River Rat Brewery
Come to eat and drink, plus check out their weekly Calendar of Events! This is a great family friendly location with play areas for kids, a kid’s menu, and non-alcoholic drinks.
1231 Shop Road • Columbia, SC 29201
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. • Friday noon – 10 p.m. • Saturday 11 a.m – 10 p.m. • Sunday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Columbia Craft Brewing Company
Columbia offers guided tours of their facility, outdoor picnic seating, and even a dog-friendly beer garden. Check out some sample pairings at their twelve tap bar!
520 Greene Street • Columbia SC 29201
Hours: Monday through Wednesday 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. • Thursday and Friday noon – 10 p.m. • Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. • Sunday CLOSED
Old Mill Brew Pub
Located inside Lexington’s historic Old Mill, the Brew Pub offers own homemade drafts, and a ton of other drafts from around the world. Check out their dinner menu as well!
711 East Main St • Lexington, SC 29072
Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. • Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Krafty Draft
Come visit this neighborhood hang out and check out their “wall of taps.” Have dinner, play some board games, and even bring your pets!
269 Charter Oak Rd • Lexington SC 29072
Hours: Monday and Tuesday 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. • Wednesday through Friday 4 p.m. – midnight • Saturday 2 p.m. – midnight • Sunday CLOSED
Swamp Cabbage Brewing Company
Located near Williams-Brice Stadium, Swamp Cabbage offers tours of their brewery. Sit inside the newly remodeled taproom to watch a game, or out on the patio to enjoy dinner and drinks!
921 Brookwood Drive • Columbia, SC 29201
Hours: Wednesday through Thursday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. • Friday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. • Saturday noon – 9 p.m. • Sunday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Twisted Spur Brewing
Located in the Vista, Twisted Spur offers indoor and outdoor fine dining with daily menu specials. Try out their home-brewed beers on tap, or their bottled beer or wine menu.
705 Gervais Street • Columbia, SC 29201
Hours: Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. • Friday 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. • Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. • Sunday 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday Brunch served from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
BJs Brewhouse
This new-to-Columbia is not only a brew house with a long list of on-tap beers, but a great family and late night restaurant with a huge lunch and dinner menu!
148 Harbison Blvd • Columbia, SC 29212
Hours: Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. – midnight • Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. • Sunday 11 a.m. – midnight
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