The Publick House, Columbia

Located on Devine Street and proudly serving Columbia since 1994, The Publick House has earned its status as a beloved local hangout and the city’s go-to spot for cold drinks, hot wings, and great people. Whether you're in the mood for catching the game, sipping a glass of wine, throwing darts, or just sharing a laugh with friends, this friendly, no-fuss pub hits the spot.

Run by seasoned chef and owner Drew Kalagher, who brings over 35 years of culinary experience, The Publick House serves up a hearty menu of scratch-made favorites-from prime rib nightly to Columbia’s most talked-about wings, available in over a dozen bold flavors like buffalo, garlic butter, teriyaki, pterodactyl (yes, really), and buttery barbecue.

Their custom-built tap system pours the coldest drafts in town, including local South Carolina brews, Guinness, and Sierra Nevada, with 16 rotating taps, plus an impressive bottled beer and premium wine selection. Cocktails? Of course. Big-screen sports? Absolutely. Irish music on Sundays? You bet.

With a laid-back vibe, classic pub games like billiards and darts, and a welcoming atmosphere that’s kept regulars coming back for decades, The Publick House is more than just a bar-it’s a Columbia institution.

Come for the wings. Stay for the community. Leave wondering why you ever went anywhere else.