Guidebook for Columbia
Food Scene
Flyover is a new, local restaurant, with delicious small plates perfect for sharing. Their bar also has a great selection of beer, wine, and interesting cocktails.
32 locals recommend
Flyover
212 E Green Meadows RdFlyover is a new, local restaurant, with delicious small plates perfect for sharing. Their bar also has a great selection of beer, wine, and interesting cocktails.
Restaurant AND Brewery all in one. Amazing food, and great beer - try the Honey Wheat! Awesome patio for nice weather, too.
46 locals recommend
Flat Branch Pub & Brewing
115 S 5th StRestaurant AND Brewery all in one. Amazing food, and great beer - try the Honey Wheat! Awesome patio for nice weather, too.
Murry's menu is extremely simple, yet it is one of the best (and in-expensive) places to eat in town. They've been around forever, and they know what they're doing! Friday and Saturday nights will be busy, so get there early, or later after the dinner rush. Sometimes, there is also live music!
58 locals recommend
Murry's
3107 Green Meadows WayMurry's menu is extremely simple, yet it is one of the best (and in-expensive) places to eat in town. They've been around forever, and they know what they're doing! Friday and Saturday nights will be busy, so get there early, or later after the dinner rush. Sometimes, there is also live music!
This place has it all - beer, bretzels, and even waffles & bottomless mimosas for happy hour. Great for brunch OR happy hour!
13 locals recommend
Gunter Hans
7 Hitt StThis place has it all - beer, bretzels, and even waffles & bottomless mimosas for happy hour. Great for brunch OR happy hour!
Excellent for an allergy-free, healthy meal. They serve breakfast all day, too! I would recommend the marinara bowl with chicken.
13 locals recommend
Nourish Café & Market
1201 E BroadwayExcellent for an allergy-free, healthy meal. They serve breakfast all day, too! I would recommend the marinara bowl with chicken.
Drinks & Nightlife
9th Street is the perfect bar for when you want a simple drink, a carefully crafted cocktail, or to watch the big game. This bar is located in the heart of downtown, yet it is not usually full of college students, making it a great place for graduates and older bar-hoppers.
12 locals recommend
9th Street Public House
36 N 9th St9th Street is the perfect bar for when you want a simple drink, a carefully crafted cocktail, or to watch the big game. This bar is located in the heart of downtown, yet it is not usually full of college students, making it a great place for graduates and older bar-hoppers.
Top Ten has a super chill atmosphere, where you can come in and meet friends, read a book, work, etc. while you drink amazing wines from all over the place! They also have what seems to me to be a full bar, so if wine isn't your thing, you can also order a mixed drink. It's also right downtown, close to everything!
13 locals recommend
Top Ten Wines
111 S 9th StTop Ten has a super chill atmosphere, where you can come in and meet friends, read a book, work, etc. while you drink amazing wines from all over the place! They also have what seems to me to be a full bar, so if wine isn't your thing, you can also order a mixed drink. It's also right downtown, close to everything!
Parks & Nature
Rock Bridge State Park
Rock Bridge State ParkGo for a walk, jog, or into the Devil's Ice Box!
The MKT trail has different connectors all over Columbia - this one is probably the closest to our place. Great trails to run, walk, or bike!
M-K-T - Katy Place Connector
M-K-T - Katy Place ConnectorThe MKT trail has different connectors all over Columbia - this one is probably the closest to our place. Great trails to run, walk, or bike!
Shopping
Columbia Mall
2300 Bernadette DrTallulah's is a great little store downtown that specializes in kitchen goods. They also have cute little trinkets around the store as well - great place to go if you're needing something kitchen related, or even a small gift for a great friend!
Tallulahs
812 E BroadwayTallulah's is a great little store downtown that specializes in kitchen goods. They also have cute little trinkets around the store as well - great place to go if you're needing something kitchen related, or even a small gift for a great friend!
Essentials
This HyVee on West Broadway is a 5 minute drive from your apartment, and an extremely clean and friendly grocery store. Their market grill also just recently opened, offering a restaurant-like feel within the grocery store...super convenient!
17 locals recommend
Hy-Vee
3100 W BroadwayThis HyVee on West Broadway is a 5 minute drive from your apartment, and an extremely clean and friendly grocery store. Their market grill also just recently opened, offering a restaurant-like feel within the grocery store...super convenient!
Entertainment & Activities
The Blue Note is an iconic venue that has hosted concerts for many, many years. The talent they bring in is always a treat, and the venue is a great place to have a fun night with friends and drinks.
45 locals recommend
The Blue Note
17 N 9th StThe Blue Note is an iconic venue that has hosted concerts for many, many years. The talent they bring in is always a treat, and the venue is a great place to have a fun night with friends and drinks.