I try to visit British pubs whenever I can so couldn't resist visiting this little gem while spending some time in Augusta, Georgia. North Augusta, South Carolina is right across the bridge. The atmosphere is comfortable with the soft hum of conversation and great music playing from the jukebox. The Shepherds pie was very tasty. The staff was friendly and quick. Will definitely return with friends next time. read more

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Please come to this place!!!!!!!! Okay, the reviews had me skeptical. Not going to lie. My husband has been wanting to come here for a while after passing by, after a disappointing St. Patrick's attempt in Augusta, we pulled into the Highlander and to our surprise, it was trivia night !! My husband and I have never felt so welcomed in a place before. Every single worker and patron came up and talked to us. Trivia was so fun, I discovered my new favorite cider too. Don't let these reviews sway you. Come to this place even for some fellowship. Very welcoming people , 10/10. read more

Tip: Be careful there is a double yellow line to enter the parking lot. This is a great local hangout for people from North Augusta. You will run into make locals visiting this watering hole. On some nights There is a game room in the door way left of the bar. There is also ONE pool table left of the bar. On Thursday night there is karaoke and great vibe with everyone chatty. Besides the bar and karaoke one of the best dishes in town is their Shepeard pie, which you can tell is reheated, but is so delicious. I order it everytime I am there. read more

Ambience. C+ Service. A Food. A Price. A My first time after decades... and I'm finally at the HighLander!!! Bar welcomes ALL! I'm experiencing great food and great pour of affordable drinks! (My heavy Tito soda is $7!i) They serve their own food but on sundays they have a Food truck FUSE! ( they use to be a restaurant downtown). Now in Aiken as Aiken Fuse! Love the fusion of made to order foods ... as simple as a brisket taco with moist flavorful beef and slaw and lime for $4! I'm a fan!!! read more

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Came here as part of a pub run, and was thrilled to see that they had Summer Shandy on top - made me feel like I was somewhat home in Wisconsin :) The bar is in the basement of a building near the river, and has a dark and intimate pub feel to it. There is plenty of seating at the bar or at tables throughout the space. Service was pretty efficient for a barrage of runners entering without much notice. Bartender was super friendly and got all of us taken care of. Selection is nothing crazy to write home about, but a nice, casual place to grab a beer. They also have a nice outdoor patio up the stairs. read more

The Highlander A British Pub - Pubs Near Me - North Augusta, South Carolina

This place has an employee named Lauren, who really needs to be fired!! She's got medium, long black hair. She should not be working there or anywhere for that matter. She threatened a close someone of mine with a bar stool/chair when they were doing nothing but what they went there for. I've worked in the food industry/hospitality service, and whatever it is that expects you to stay later than your actual off time. Why? Because you always have your side work, your nightly or daily counts of items, making sure you are ready for the next shift, whatever the reason may be. So, to yell at complete strangers that are doing nothing to you, calling us basically kidnappers, and threatening to throw a heavy enough object to a person bc you're upset about whatever, really shows your mental state is not on point. That was rude, unprofessional, and just plain ignorant. You should've been the one who got arrested. All in all, LAUREN (if that's your real name) NEEDS TO BE FIRED!!! read more

I was in town and was looking for a good gastropub. The place is below street level. The bar was filled with regulars. The people were friendly. Bartender didn't pay much attention to me compared to the regulars. Food was limited to a shepards pie (no menu - that's what the bartender said) which was good. Prices are excellent. Not sure you go for a meal here but if you want a beer and chat with the locals, this is the place for you. read more

Fun Dive Bar!!! Great welcoming staff and atmosphere. Love the trivia night. Will be back

My boyfriend and I were looking for a cool bar on Friday night and searched for a Pub-style venue. We decided to give this place a try, even though it was about a 20 minute drive out of the way. As soon as we arrived, there was a group of people standing outside smoking. We continued through the cloud of secondhand smoke, and as we opened the front door, we saw a pile of vomit on the threshold. We turned around right then and there and got back on the highway. Very gross and disappointing. I wish I could have gotten more pictures, but it felt like people were watching us. It felt very 'clicky', like outsiders really weren't welcome at all. read more

The Highlander A British Pub - Pubs Near Me - North Augusta, South Carolina

Great drinks and friendly staff I still feel a little uncomfortable when coming cause we still get that "look" for those who know what I mean like why are you in here from the customers not the staff cause they greet you well and service is fast with a great variety of drinks. Found out they had my best of the best Ginger beer to go with my whiskey and happy hour here is good. this is a local hangout with nothing that I've seen but word of mouth to try here. Located about six blocks from SRP park you can walk here. read more

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I am from out of town and came to this bar with some friends because they raved about it. The bar definitely looks run down but had lots of things to do like pool, foosball, darts and an assortment of boardgames. There were only about 7 people in the bar when we entered. While I was there we were waiting on our friend to get a round of drinks but he took forever to come back. We waited about 15-20 mins before we checked up on him and found out that him and another customer were looking for the bartender who apparently left the bar to go and talk on the phone in the back. The reason I wouldn't recommend this bar is because of how the bartender acted when she got back to the bar. She was very rude and unprofessional when confronted about her customer service. She kept arguing with the customers stating that she didn't do anything wrong and that they could've waited on her. Then she proceeded to ask a guy at the bar who supposedly works there to escort the customers out. Then the guy started to curse at the customers after escorting them out. I'd read a few of the other reviews and I saw a trend of people saying the service was awful if you weren't a regular, I don't know how true this is but after my one experience I can say I definitely agree. After witnessing how horribly this situation was handled I would never recommend this bar to anyone. The situation was poorly handled and the workers at the bar made other customers feel uncomfortable. (Also the women's restroom stalls are sooooo small that your knees touch the stall door when sitting inside the stall.) read more

Don't do it. Ever. The place takes care of locals and regulars (a good thing) at the expense of the yall ain't from 'round here crowd. They had some sort of special food thing going. The staff didn't inform us. Instead we ordered the shepherd's pie and got one. Yeah. One with a burnt cheese topping. The insides were fine if you like peppered peppery pepper filling. I don't. This was like an episode of Cheers where nobody knows your name and the staff doesn't want your tips. Fortunately I had cash so I handed exact change and walked out. I hate stiffing bar and restaurant workers (and leaving bad Yelp reviews for that matter) but this visit was my worst of at least the last year. read more

The Highlander A British Pub - Pubs Near Me - North Augusta, South Carolina

This is the kind of places I like to go. Quick service, great draft beer and food. Came here first time and sat at the bar. Bartender Carol is awesome, quick and efficient. I will definitely come back to have more beers and try the rest of the menu. I had the drunk dog and finished it without even noticing. read more

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You walk into this sketch looking bar and suddenly you find yourself sitting in a pub straight out of the movies, the decor ambiance and set up are perfect, Combine this with a good bartender and SIN specials make for one happy girl read more

I walked into the restaurant tonight - St. Patty's Day and the bartender didn't seem to care about my business. She didn't offer me a menu or indicate that someone was going to serve me. So I walked out. I am surprised with everything going that a small business wasn't willing to try and please a customer. read more

Fantastic neighborhood bar done in the tradition of an authentic British public house. Which makes sense as the owner moved from the UK and bought the bar in the 70's. Dark inside, with a definite air of character. Bartender's are quite laid back and super friendly. Proprietors always carry an interesting mix of around 12 different beers on tap, usually microbrews, and of course a wide selection of widget cans and bottles of offerings from the United Kingdom. Pub food is also a favorite here. English sausage, scotch eggs (if you've never had one, you're missing out), the highly seasonal pork pie...and of course the ubiquitous shepherd's pie. All very delicious. No smoking inside the pub per North Augusta regulations, but a mini-biergarten outside the front door works just fine. Internet connected juke box means you can hear whatever you'd like. A pool table and dart boards (the local league plays here regularly). Thursdays are home to Butt Naked Trivia (don't worry, people are clothed...mostly) are filled with thinking man's questions on 80's flicks, obscure bands and politics. Winner gets free beer. Gets rowdy but everyone is friendly. Talk to some of the regulars, they can be characters. All in all, highly recommended. read more

I miss this place so much! They've got fantastic food and great people! They really make you feel like family. There is a great beer selection, a bunch of dart boards, a pool table, and a few arcade games. Thursday night is definitely the night to be there. Butt Naked Trivia is the best trivia experience I've ever had. They also have karaoke, live music, open mic, and other shenanigans throughout the week. If you don't fit in downtown (like me), then the Highlander is probably where you wanna be. #dontfearthebridge read more

12 years of patronage and I've never not had a good time at The Highlander. It is full of character, and characters. Full bar and great English pub-style food. I highly recommend. read more

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Simply love this place. The staff are attentive and make you feel at home. The food is great as well, and the drink prices are extremely reasonable and not pricey. Every night of the week there is something to do. From live music to trivia. Great place. Even on Sundays. read more

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Guiness is always good here. Atmosphere is good also. Pretty authentic for a British pub need a few more English brews you can't get else where like London Pride. read more

The Highlander A British Pub - Guiness on draft. It's Irish but it's the closest your gonna get to a British drink on draft. Shame they don't have London Pride on draft. - Pubs Near Me - North Augusta, South Carolina

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Good bar with some character. I like that the people that frequent the highlander are unpretentious and genuine. When I go there it's for the good draught beer selection, and the many excellent dart boards. read more

The Highlander A British Pub - Pubs Near Me - North Augusta, South Carolina

If you're craving Sheppard's Pie or Scottish eggs, this is THE only place in Augusta/North Augusta to go to. The atmosphere is friendly and quaint, located in the basement of Wine World, located at the 13th Street bridge just add you cross into North Augusta. When you go there, tell Sara - your sassy bartender, Hello!!! read more

Great place but when The female bartender spends more time in the back room with her in her girlfeind or talking to her at the bar....i am going to pass on the bar. Hello read more

I've been coming here for a while and it is the most comfortable bar in North Augusta. Looking for some place to chill and drink a beer- this is it. I never miss open mic nights on Wednesday night or Trivia on Thursday night. If you're brave come on a Saturday for trivia- they have a lot of fun. Always got something new in tap. They have a great staff, fun fun fun. read more

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One of my favorite bars. Underground, close quarters, complete lack of assholes. Good pours, cold beers, and the right vibe. We haven't eaten here, but I hear they have great food, as well. read more

A hole of holes. Enter at your own risk. I was really hoping this would be a great experience. It was certainly not. The place was dark and dingy and the cleanliness was to be questioned. The bartender was friendly but the patrons were aloof and seemed like they were.... Well, I'll just leave that topic alone. This may have been a place to go at one time but not now. read more

This the absolutely best dive bar you will ever go to, bar none. And I say "dive bar" with the utmost of love and admiration for a quality dive bar. Some places pay thousands of dollars to try and look like what The Highlander is, a 35 year old bar with rich history, style, and personality. The bar does indeed have its own personality, and the patrons are some of the most colorful, interesting, and friendly people in the world. Race, creed, and station in life have no meaning in this bar. Here, everyone is equal and are friends the moment you walk in. It's like coming home every time I can make it here, and it is what all bars should aspire to be. If you are looking for a whiskey sour or a brandy alexander, you should probably hop on over to applebees, this bar won't be for you. BUT, if you are looking for the absolutely best and most authentically homemade English Bangers and other pub grub, good pours, good beers, and good people, this is absolutely the place for you. I have been going to The Highlander for 15 years now, I travel from DC to get buy the bangers in bulk when I can, it is the litmus for all bars I go to, I cannot recommend this bar enough. If you live even relatively close, within travel distance, to this place you should be going here, and then going back again and again and again... read more

Great classic bar and the only place I have seen Moosehead lager since being up north. Fast bartenders, good prices, and good music.

A real classic pub. Under new ownership the last 2 years. What a positive difference. The "pub grub" is outstanding. Open 7 days a week with something different every night - darts, trivia, live music, game night, etc... read more

My friends love this place. I end up here with them on occasions. The service is abysmal. They never have necessary mixers. I would never again order any food. The shepherds pie I had last time damn near killed me that night. The two stars I am giving are for the beer always being cold. That's about it. read more

It's a great dive bar... annnd I'm not talking about scuba diving... but on a serious note... I love this place... good beer... good people... good times... plus they carry one of my favorites, Thomas creek River Falls Red Ale!!! Def check it out!!!!!!! read more

Fantastic Service every time I go! The crowd is always friendly and the staff and bartenders are awesome. It's a wonderful place to hang out with friends and make new ones! read more

Well if you like crappy service as in none and sticky tables this is the place for you. Sarah who is probably just as sticky as the tables will ignore you even while you stand at the bar. No they were not busy unless you consider the 8 stools at the bar a rush hour. When a 4 top gets up and asks the bartender Sarah where they can get something to eat and drink and she directs them to T. G. I. Friday's I knew service was going to suck. read more

We are the only people ordering food and it was burned. Peeled off the burned layer and got a ton of pepper in the shepherd's pie. Awful. Never again. read more

I was made fun of by a patron AND the bartender for ordering a whiskey sour. Apparently, that's fancy by their standards (if they have any). Also, while there I saw the bartender step out back, three people walked in and had to stand there for several minutes until she came back in the building. It's a shame this place isn't better, North Augusta could really use a nice bar. Luckily you can just cross the bridge and find better service! read more

Had some good beer on tap. Locals hangout for sure. Enjoyed watching some good and some ok karaoke attempts. Had a fun night while in town. read more

Attracted by British and yelp drive across river to find wine shop on ground floor and dingy bar downstairs "under new ownership" 6pm Wednesday so locals in but not a place to go to in my view. Lots of choice on broad street back across the river. British pub but no English beer? Never asked about food but no one seemed to be eating. No menus or specials. Perhaps livens up with all the dart boards after dark. There was seats outside where you could wait to go in or I assume smoke. No one there at the time I visited. Also Guinness was slightly bitter. Perhaps I was in a bad mood. read more

They have a great Toasted Lager on tap! We went on a Saturday night and there was a live band playing. We will definitely go back!

The place seems pretty sketchy from the outside but this isn't too bad if spot right up the bridge from downtown Augusta. If it's too busy in downtown Augusta, I'd give this place a try for some drinks. I've been a couple of times and haven't been disappointed. read more

Went here a couple of weeks ago when we were in Augusta, GA for work. This place is just over the river in North Augusta, SC. Had Uber drop us off and from the outside looks nothing like a pub as its underneath a wine store down in the basement. You enter a pretty dark pub with beams on the ceiling. Very authentic looking. The place wasn't very busy when we went in and so service was very quick at the bar. Disappointing that there isn't one single English lager or ale on draught. They have some bottles on display on the back of the bar, but i didn't see what they had as I hate drinking out of a bottle. The bartender was excited that she had Yuengling though, and it's a decent beer but not what an English person is expecting to drink when in an English pub. They do have Guinness on draught though and even better, they pour a 20oz pint! Very authentic and great to see. Even more disappointing though is the bartender is not taking the time to do the required proper pour on a Guinness. Fill the pint around halfway, then, don't touch it until you see a vivid distinction between the dark ruby-red body and creamy white head. This may take a few minutes, so sit back and relax, serve other customers. We who love Guinness are expecting a wait and the pint I received was overly frothy and took quite a while to settle down before I could drink it. Turned out the night we went in was quiz night. The pub started filling up very quickly. Quiz night was fun (although I still don't understand what the challenges were in the middle. The bloke holding ice over his nuts was bizarre and literally no-one was watching for the entire minute he had to do it). Everyone was very friendly in there. We were helping someone at our table and when the Uber arrived to take us back the Quiz Master took a 15 minute break between the 2nd to last question and last question. Our Uber arrived one minute before he was going to say what the last question was , so never found out if we could have won!!! I asked him on the way out what the last question was going to be (taking into account we were on our way to a cab, and told him this as he was outside). He refused to let us know, like it was top secret information. Takes his job seriously! :-) The menu has four items on it and we ordered three of them. The Scotch Egg was great, and they don't have a fryer so it is baked in the oven instead. I do this at home too and actually prefer it this way. It did look like it had been browned slightly though on a cooktop. Tasted really authentic and served with a side of Coleman's Mustard. Brilliant. Also ordered a Shepherd's Pie. I don't eat red meat so didn't try it, but my husband loved it. We also ordered a sausage soaked in beer. This was also really tasty. The owner was there playing with his friends for quiz night and came over and introduced himself. Told us the original owner was from Derby, England and opened the pub and then his son's had it until a couple years ago. He was really nice and really friendly. Just like a pub landlord should be. We sat by a fireplace and there were also a lot of board games all stacked up which would also be fun for sitting down and having a pint and hanging out. Overall this is a really friendly pub full of locals and everyone makes you feel really welcome. Food is great. Beer on draught needs to be a bit better, but i will definitely be back! read more