Great little dive bar with killer wings. Owner is awesome too.... Good location, you'll meet some…read moreinteresting people. Worth the stop for sure.

Great bar food and great service will definitely go back. Good prices for the amount of foodread more

I visited Jake's on the eve of the big St. Patrick's day music festival. They were friendly and…read moreaccommodating, even though the staff was clearly in prep mode for the huge crowd coming the following day. I got the loaded pina colada. It was a super strong vodka-based drink with a splash of seltzer. It was an absolutely perfect low-sugar option for someone. We also got some mozzarella sticks and tots. Both were solid starter options. Since they were on a limited menu due to the festival, that's all we got. They don't have many vegetarian-friendly options anyways, so it was all good by me. They could work on their TV and table placement during sporting events, but we made it work. Overall, this is a good college bar where the vibes are positive!

A good outdoor vibe - outside the back patio was so fun I loved it! Wish it was non smoking - was…read morenot tasteful. Music was great

Came here after the lil Wayne concert as t was advertised on Eventbrite as the "ONLY" after party…read morespot in South Carolina. My wife and I spent $50 per person on Eventbrite to skip the line instead of $20 general admission. We got there around 12 am after the concert let out and there was literally like 10 people in line ( they scammed my a$$), no need to skip. They were charging $40 at the door for general admission. Got there and it was dead . Pros, coming from ATL and paying a lot to hangout it was very cheap to party here. The wifey and I had 3 drinks a peace ( Ciroc/ sprite and Crown/ Red Bull ) and 2 lemon drop shots. We also has 30 wings, nachos and seafood dip and I only spent $77 that was with gratuity included . I had to add and extra $50 tip. Our waitress was super cool, music was good and we got the souther hospitality vibe and treatment.

The fried cheesecake was bomb!! First time ever trying it and it did not disappoint. The hookah is…read morepretty weak there though, not worth the price

The Joint is where it's at!!! Listen, Sunday brunch was an absolute HIT! The place is a vibe, small…read moreand intimate but what sets them apart is the live DJ spinning and setting the best vibes. The star of the show was the fish!!! Seasoned to the fullest and fried to PERFECTION! The grits were thick and flavorful. Our waitress was great! All and all it's a MUST try!

The Joint @ 1710 Main in Columbia is one of those spots that effortlessly blends good food, live…read moremusic, and a whole vibe Walking in, you immediately feel the energy--dim lighting, chandeliers, and a packed room full of people enjoying themselves. The live band set the tone for the entire night . Smooth, soulful, and engaging--honestly felt like a mini concert while you're dining. The food came through too! The Fly Town Fries were stacked, flavorful, and had just the right kick , and the shrimp quesadilla was crispy, melty, and packed with flavor--definitely a must-order . Everything felt like elevated bar food done right. Drinks were on point--a chilled white Moscato paired perfectly with the meal , light, smooth, and refreshing for the vibe. The crowd was lively, diverse, and really added to the experience--this is definitely a social spot. Great for date night, girls night, or just getting out and enjoying downtown Columbia If you're looking for good music, good eats, and a great atmosphere all in one place, The Joint is it. Definitely coming back!

There were no beers I liked we walked in and it was like no one cared if we were there or not it…read moreseemed like a local Yoko place, and we weren't part of it

Always used to enjoy the place, spent a lot of money there…read more Caution, don't complain about anything, it will be your fault not the establishment. Beer flat, not our problem, it's you????

My family moved south a few years back and while I love to visit, there is never anything to do…read more Let me preface this by saying we are from the North. Never sleep NYC to be exact. So since my family has moved south I have yet to experience a night life on my visits and my trips are very frequent. Just so happens on my last visit we ventured to the S Bar after dinner elsewhere. I didn't have high expectations because I'm well aware NYC vs SC is comparing apples and oranges. It was not my typical scene but I had a good ole time watching Friday night Karaoke and listening to the music in between the "American Idol" auditions. The venue is very spacious w/ a DJ who was ok, a dance floor, a large bar and several tables and ample seating. The bar tenders were quick and attentive. We didn't order food because we ate prior. Still not the night life that's my speed but I had the best time enjoying the music and laughing with my fam. Some of the karaoke participants were very good and others just jumped on the mic one too many times. They are open late, I would probably return. Just A Note: The Karaoke goes on a little too long in to the night IMO.

The sign on the front door says an Elite sports bar. I guess you can put anything on the door,…read moreregardless of whether true or not. My wife and I decided to go there to watch the end of the runner-up World Cup game. When we arrived, there were few people in the bar, music was blaring quite loud, and the TVs had baseball and basketball but not the soccer. When asked, they quickly changed one of the TVs to the soccer game and we seated ourselves at the bar to watch. I will say that theTV screen had some nasty stuff obviously splattered on it. Esh! Then I tried to order a Yuengling lager but they didn't stock Yuengling! Really? An "elite" sports bar that doesn't stock a well liked lager from the oldest brewery in the United States? Hmmm. OK, so we both ordered Corona brews. When the waitress brought the bottles, my wife asked for a chilled glass and was, instead, handed a plastic cup! Yeah, this sure is an elite bar! NOT!!! Game and beers finished and we quickly left the establishment. We certainly won't be back.

Becca retired from being a dental assistant to run this neighborhood bar because she LOVED the…read morelocal music scene. So they have local music at least twice a month, sometimes weekly, usually Fri. night (sometimes Sat.). Nice bar food and always a friendly staff who will know you by name if you come in twice (A Great place--one of the 2 venues in the Cola. area that supported local music when it died during COVID)

The bartenders were real friendly, with great service. The drink prices weren't too high also.read more

This is my bar. Like I don't own it, but at this rate I probably will in about 14 years. While some…read morebartenders have regulars, some regulars have bartenders. I'm immediately greeted at the door by Abby or Hannah, with a warmly affectionate nickname that I honestly earned. They know what I drink and have a decent idea of what I'll be eating. Kat walks in and it's like family just arrived home. Everyone is great. Seriously. Shay and Megan are amazing people I'm just getting to know, and literally everyone they hire makes the place great. Why did I put so much into this review? Because you deserve to be in a welcoming and fun environment too. Oh and get the fking White Russian sandwich. Don't even look at the menu first. Go see the team at The Yard. They're killing it.

I went to The Yard on two (2) occasions. The first time, shortly after the restaurant opened, was…read moreabsolutely terrible. When I say terrible, I mean it could not have been any worse. My friends and I went during the NCAA Basketball Tournament, hoping to be able to watch all of the games at once. However, rather than having any of the basketball games on, they literally had a replay of an NFL game, a volleyball game, a TV that had timed out, and some kind of documentary on the other TV. When we asked our server if they could put the games on, we were told that they were unable to change the channels on the TV, as it was some kind of streaming service. Furthermore, we placed an order for drinks, and after sitting there for about fifteen minutes (15) minutes, got up and left after not seeing our waitress after that. If I were simply judging by this experience, I would have given The Yard negative stars if possible. However, my friends and I returned to The Yard to watch the NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship, and had a much better experience. It seemed that they were able to get the TV situation worked out, and we were actually able to get drinks this time. I know that this is the bare minimum for a sports bar, but they did show marked improvement from the first time that we went there. Our server, the bartender, and the hostess were all very nice, and I really liked the interesting sports regalia that was hanging on the walls. Overall, I'm going to give The Yard a generous three (3) stars, mainly considering the context in which my experiences took place. I hope that my first visit was simply a matter of needing to work the kinks out, and that future visits will be more in line with how my second visit went. I've yet to try their food, so I'll probably come back at least one more time, which'll serve as the tiebreaker as to whether The Yard is a worthwhile stop or not.