Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Columbia at Harbison, SC

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. This ultra-cool bar is the perfect place to have a microbrew and a quiet conversation....

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA. This ultra-cool bar is the perfect place to have a microbrew and a quiet conversation. Though it fills up on weekends, weeknights are relatively calm. It's fun to people watch, as a cool, artsy crowd congregates here, but the décor is equally interesting, with dark walls, ethnic art, and a mezzanine level. Excellent house-brewed ales and a hip roster of live music, including jazz on Thursdays.

Hours: Mon, Sat 4pm-Midnight; Tue-Fri 11am-Midnight

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Diner's Club

DEVINE STREET. This bar is popular among the law school and graduate school types. The interior is simple and...

DEVINE STREET. This bar is popular among the law school and graduate school types. The interior is simple and traditional, with a long bar, wooden booths, televisions, and greenery. Get there early to claim a seat, because it's standing room only on weekends. Known for great wings, a good selection of draft beer, and occasional live Irish music. A fun, convivial spot to meet up with friends or to strike up a conversation with a local.

Hours: Sun-Thu 4pm-1am; Fri-Sat 4pm-2am

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express , Diner's Club