Megan's West Columbia (WECO) Guidebook
Breweries/Bars
Great beer list, even better covered patio. Catch a good truck on a busy day!
7 locals recommend
Weco Bottle and Biergarten
626 Meeting StGreat beer list, even better covered patio. Catch a good truck on a busy day!
Steel Hands Brewing
2350 Foreman StGreat lawn area and pet friendly! Often has live music.
Perfect rooftop with a view of downtown Columbia. The menu is inventive and delicious!
24 locals recommend
Savage Craft Ale Works
430 Center StreetPerfect rooftop with a view of downtown Columbia. The menu is inventive and delicious!
Food scene
West Columbia’s best brunch spot. Their Hangover Hash Browns are a local legend.
59 locals recommend
Cafe Strudel
300 State StWest Columbia’s best brunch spot. Their Hangover Hash Browns are a local legend.
Compton's Kitchen
1118 B AvenueGet your diner food fix here with the best omelet in Columbia.
One of the newer restaurants to the area, Black Rooster has a French inspired menu and an amazing rooftop with view of downtown and the historic Gervais Street Bridge.
19 locals recommend
Black Rooster
201 Meeting StOne of the newer restaurants to the area, Black Rooster has a French inspired menu and an amazing rooftop with view of downtown and the historic Gervais Street Bridge.
One of the most impressive drink selections in Columbia, and the most impressive menu to boot. Great location for upscale dining.
34 locals recommend
Terra Restaurant
100 State StOne of the most impressive drink selections in Columbia, and the most impressive menu to boot. Great location for upscale dining.
The Hideout in WeCo
Brand new breakfast and coffee spot!
D's Wings
Good food and atmosphere!
Zesto of West Columbia
504 12th StHistorically great fried chicken
Outdoor Experience
Every Saturday from 9am - 1pm, this market cranks up on Main Street in Downtown Columbia. Come to experience local vendors, food trucks, and musicians.
133 locals recommend
Soda City Market
1300-1600 Main StEvery Saturday from 9am - 1pm, this market cranks up on Main Street in Downtown Columbia. Come to experience local vendors, food trucks, and musicians.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
500 Wildlife PkwyThe West Columbia entrance to the river walk is just under the historic Gervais Street Bridge. Come here to visit our beautiful rivers and connect to walking trails all up and down the 3 rivers in Columbia, the Congaree, Saluda, and Broad Rivers.
51 locals recommend
West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
109 Alexander RdThe West Columbia entrance to the river walk is just under the historic Gervais Street Bridge. Come here to visit our beautiful rivers and connect to walking trails all up and down the 3 rivers in Columbia, the Congaree, Saluda, and Broad Rivers.
Explore Columbia’s beautiful rivers, from the rivers! Rent tubes and float on down some of the most beautiful places in the city here.
The Palmetto Experience
300 Candi LnExplore Columbia’s beautiful rivers, from the rivers! Rent tubes and float on down some of the most beautiful places in the city here.
Lots of outdoor events and concerts are held here, be sure to check online to see if there are any during your visit.
51 locals recommend
West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
109 Alexander RdLots of outdoor events and concerts are held here, be sure to check online to see if there are any during your visit.
Coffee
Piecewise Coffee Co.
2001 State StCozy local coffee spot in West Columbia
Activities
Got kids? Spend a day in this kid focused educational and interactive museum. They’ll love it!
121 locals recommend
EdVenture Children's Museum
211 Gervais StGot kids? Spend a day in this kid focused educational and interactive museum. They’ll love it!
The best indoor fun for toddlers! Each room is full of different themed Montessori toys. Starting at age 6 months, you’ll find plenty of entertainment and day passes are available.
PlayMatters SC
The best indoor fun for toddlers! Each room is full of different themed Montessori toys. Starting at age 6 months, you’ll find plenty of entertainment and day passes are available.