Ambiance was excellent. Beers selection was great. I love the old sugar mill venue. Very wife and…read morefamily friendly clean and friendly environment.

I visited on a Saturday for quick cider and some great music. I pass this location on my walks with…read moremy dog. I really enjoyed the peach cider and my pup enjoyed the yard. The service was quick and the bartender was friendly. There seem to be lots of kids and family there. Great places for all ages.

Another great night at Steel Hands Brewing! This was our second visit to this location, and both…read moretimes have been excellent. We first found Steel Hands when we brought our daughter to the University of South Carolina, and we're really glad we did. It's a great spot with lots of room, a relaxed atmosphere, and it's dog-friendly, which is always a big plus. Tonight was Nashville Night, and the live country music was fantastic. The singer had a sound that reminded me a lot of Chris Stapleton, and it was the perfect soundtrack for the evening. For food, we had the Pimento Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich, wings, and Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap. The chicken sandwich was a standout -- very well breaded with a huge piece of chicken. You could literally see the chicken sticking out of both ends of the sandwich! The wings were meaty, flavorful, and cooked really well. We've had a great experience here both times. Steel Hands is definitely a place we'll keep coming back to whenever we're in South Carolina.

I love going to new places, trying different foods, and enjoying the atmosphere. I also like…read moresharing my experience with others with food allergies to help them know if it's a good option. For someone who cannot eat wheat, there were not many safe options. Even the BBQ sauce contained wheat. I was still able to have a few things, but overall, the options were limited. The band was very loud at first, but they did turn it down slightly, which helped a lot. We originally went expecting an afterparty connected to an event I participated in earlier that morning. I've been to afterparties before, and they are usually in a clearly designated, blocked-off area for participants and sometimes families. When we arrived, there were actually three different events happening, which is great--but it made things confusing. Parking was also difficult, and there were no accessible parking spots available at the time since all three were taken. The venue itself has a main restaurant, outdoor seating, a food ordering area, and a separate bar. There was a sign pointing toward another building connected to the restaurant that mentioned the morning event I attended, so we followed it. However, something didn't feel right. When I asked staff for clarification, they weren't sure whether the area was for runners/participants or only for company staff. About 20 minutes later, we learned it was actually only for staff. The signage was very misleading, and I wasn't the only one confused. Even the front staff seemed unsure of what was going on, which made things more frustrating. The event coordinator wasn't available, so it felt like communication was lacking across the board. In the end, we still got our food and drinks and had a good time, but it was a confusing experience overall. I do feel for the staff who were put in a difficult position without clear information. Clearer signage would have helped a lot--for example, specifying the company name and clearly stating whether the area was for employees only or open to participants from the event that morning. Better communication in the event emails would also have made expectations much clearer about what was open to the public versus staff only from the start. Overall, it is still a nice place to hang out and enjoy food and live music, but the event setup and communication definitely need more clarity.

Craft and Draft was pretty good, and definitely exceeded my expectations this time around. For…read morecontext, I had come here once before, and left somewhat unimpressed with the experience that I had. However, I decided to give Craft and Draft another shot, and I'm definitely glad that I did. Unbeknownst to me, they were holding "trivia night" on the night that I went, which drew a pretty large and lively crowd. While I think that the inside volume was turned up a little too high, it did serve to loosen everybody up, as I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with the other patrons, who were all very kind and sociable. I also got to check out the back patio for the first time, which was fun, but not quite as notable as some of the other taproom patios that I've been to. In addition, despite the fact that they had heaters on the patio, they didn't seem to be emanating much heat, as it remained pretty cold outside. What I did like was the fact that there was a pizza truck outside, which was making wood-fired pizzas on the spot, and which looked great! (I didn't have one myself, but everybody I asked told me that they tasted great as well.) As for the beers... they were pretty solid! On draft, I got one of the Burial IPAs, which was 8% ACV, and tasted pretty good as well! My friend said that the beer that they got out of the refrigerator was good as well, and that they had a lot of beers that they had never seen or heard of before. As for me, I noticed that they had one canned beer that was 9.5% ACV, which I had never seen before either! The two (2) bartenders working that night were really cool, knew their beers, and definitely made me and my friend feel welcomed. All-in-all, Craft and Draft was a pretty fun taproom, which *might* be a little better in the warmer months versus the cooler ones. Despite this, I'd still recommend stopping by to grab some unique brews, and enjoy the lively but not overly hectic atmosphere.

Great place for a cold craft beer on a warm SC October. Decided with a Marzen Octoberfest and did…read moreI pick well! Place is great with carry out and a bar to sit and enjoy your beverage of choice. . Service is great with staff that are happy to see you and provide fun and excellent service

I visited this location to have a couple drinks with friends. I visited on Octoberfest and it was…read moregreat. There was a live band and also a great crowd. I did didn't try any food, but I did have a cider and a glass of wine which were great. I really like the feature of the rooftop bar. The only downside is always packed, but I'm sure the location loves this. I can't wait to go back to try out different events, and to hang out with my friends. There's plenty of green space indoor space and space on the rooftop bar.

The place was really cool. Our bartender was wonderful. We had a flight of beer and we also had a…read moreold-fashioned that was really well made.

Vino garage not only has a huge selection of wine it now offers brunch in Sunday's starting at 11AM…read moreas of last week. Parking is free in their lot. Mortadella egg and cheese can be ordered on biscuits or croissants. Other regular food menu items are also served on Sunday. Bavarian hot dogs,baked Brie,Rueben rolls, and bread & spreads. Can beer or draft beers are available too. So any out there looking for a new brunch spot in Columbia here you go another spot.

First of all, knowledge, they know what they are talking about. I can comfortably ask for…read morerecommendations and know I'll get something good. The food is just perfect for the setting and easy to get something delicious! Overall, I feel like this place is fantastic. I highly recommend!

I have been there several times, and each time was a positive experience. However, today I was…read moresearching for a pair of rare liquor selections, and I'd been speaking w/Teddi (Manager). Ms. Smith was most accommodating, and very knowledgeable. Charming as she was, she offerEd me several legitimate alternatives as the owner happened by. Having quite a subtle, commanding presence, took charge of the situation. He fulfilled a specific need of mine on the spot, and I left with a complete sense of satisfaction. Therefore, I can refer and recommend the services of this establishment without reservation. Hank Lichtman

Craft Beer Heaven!…read more This is one of those stores you happen across and it becomes love at first sight! The store has a huge selection of beer, wines, and distilled spirits. Fred, "The Beer Guy" at Sam's is a craft beer genius! He will give you the low down on all the different styles of beers the store has to offer...The selection here is fantastic! You can pick and choose single bottles of beer...so you don't have to invest in a whole six pack of the unknown. They have a beer club you can join- for 15 dollars a month you get a selection of eclectic beers- it gives one the opportunity to try some things you may never choose on your own. Fred is super nice- he doesn't mind answering questions about the different brews available. If you've been interested in trying some of the many craft beers out there, this is the place to start!

I was in town for my cousins wedding and stopped here to get some libations. Very nice, clean and…read moreorganized store but do know you cannot buy juice, soda or water here. They only sell items with alcohol in them.

Living in Hawaii, traveling and gift-giving (omiyage) go hand in hand as it is customary to return…read morefrom trips with gifts or souvenirs for friends and loved ones. My latest trip to South Carolina was no different. Fortunately, in my hometown of Lexington, there is a gem of a shop (Sam's Fine Wine and Spirits) that has a unique assortment of local spirits that make absolutely fantastic gifts. There are multiple locations, but I visited the one on US #1. I was greeted immediately and treated like royalty from the moment I stepped inside. Granted, this wasn't my expectation by any stretch, but it is nice to experience it now and again. I purchased a number of moonshine samplers and a couple larger versions for my son and various friends. Prices were reasonable. I wouldn't hesitate to visit again and again. Thank you Sam's.

Sam's Fine Wine and liquor is a perfect location for us to purchase spirits. It's positioned right…read moreoff of I-20 in Lexington, SC by my in-laws and the selection is fantastic. My husband is a bourbon/whisky lover and I really enjoy my tequilas and vodka. This place gives us a great selection and an inventory that stays full all while keeping prices fair. Recently we came in because we were dropping the kids off before traveling and we had to stop in for a couple bottles and miniatures as well. We found everything easily and the owners were patient with us as we hemmed and hawed over which items to purchase. The parking is convenient as well and the layout in the store lends itself to a seamless shopping experience. I highly recommend popping in for your next purchase of alcohol!