Craving a quality glass of vino sans the $500 plane ticket to Napa? Us too. Fortunately, Soda City is home to several wineries + wine bars where you can enjoy a fresh glass (and even take home a bottle). Check out these six local spots.
Lula Drake Wine Parlour | This charming downtown restaurant + wine bar was a 2024 James Beard award winner for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program. We recommend splitting a bottle with friends over dinner or taking advantage of the late-night hours for a post-supper nightcap.
Hampton Street Vineyard | This premier destination for fine wine has been a Cola staple since 1995. HSV offers an extensive beverage menu as well as an expertly crafted menu of French cuisine.
Moltó Vino members get access to exclusive events and wine tastings.
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Moltó Vino | If you’ve ever dreamt of a place with 24/7 wine service, you were musing about Moltó Vino. The semi-private bar for members + their friends offers 32 self-service wine taps, golf simulators, and a retail wine selection. With locations in Lexington and Forest Acres and one coming soon to State Street in West Columbia, you’ll want to go ahead and grab a membership.
Palmetto Wine Sellers | This shop offers wines from across the globe, along with private tastings before you buy so you can fill your cellar and expand your collection.
Gervais & Vine | Head to this Mediterranean locale in Vista for its extensive wine list + fresh nightly specials. Pro tip: Make a reservation.
Vino Garage Wine and Beer | Eager to wow your friends with specialty wine and beer that they can’t get anywhere else? Vino Garage is the place to go. The shop and bar have a rotating selection of 20 wines by the glass + any bottle on its shelves can be opened for a small corkage fee.
Vino Sabor | No opening date is set for the female-owned wine bar coming to the corner of Sumter and Lady streets. Design + renovation of the space is being done by SC-based architecture firm MOTA Design and a Columbia interior design company, Deck the Halls.
Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar | Coined as “a slice of Italy in Columbia,” this eatery offers innovative takes on traditional Italian cuisine as well as various Italian wines. Bonus: Travinia also has a robust selection of martinis and other hand-crafted cocktails.
