Weekend guide

48 hours in Columbia, South Carolina

A two-day route built from 8 independent listings on this hub — not a paid ranking.

  1. Saturday afternoon

    Settle in outdoors

    Start on the patio while the light is still good.

    Open Columbia Craft Brewing →

    Brewpub

    Columbia Craft Brewing

    Columbia, South Carolina

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  2. Saturday night

    Stay out for the room

    Live music nights make this the later stop.

    Open Conquest Brewing →

    Microbrewery

    Conquest Brewing

    Columbia, South Carolina

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  3. Sunday midday

    Eat with the pour

    Food trucks or a kitchen make this the reset meal.

    Open Hunter Gatherer Brewery and Alehouse →

    Brewpub

    Hunter Gatherer Brewery and Alehouse

    Columbia, South Carolina

    PatioFoodKids
  4. Sunday evening

    One more round

    Close the weekend at a highly rated independent taproom.

    Open Cottontown Brew Lab →

    Microbrewery

    Cottontown Brew Lab

    Columbia, South Carolina

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Planning FAQs for Columbia

How should I spend 48 hours in Columbia taprooms?

Start at Columbia Craft Brewing, then Conquest Brewing, Hunter Gatherer Brewery and Alehouse, Cottontown Brew Lab. The route uses 8 independent listings in Columbia, South Carolina.

What is the best dog-friendly taproom in Columbia?

Conquest Brewing is a top dog-friendly taproom in Columbia, with Cottontown Brew Lab also welcoming pups. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.

Which breweries in Columbia have outdoor patios?

Columbia Craft Brewing, Conquest Brewing, Cottontown Brew Lab list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.

Where are food trucks parked near Columbia taprooms?

Columbia Craft Brewing, Hunter Gatherer Brewery and Alehouse, River Rat Brewery list food trucks in Columbia. Open those brewery pages for the current rotation.

All 8 taprooms in Columbia →