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Art Bar

13 Reviews

#11 of 27 Nightlife in Columbia

Nightlife, Bars & Clubs

Closed Now: 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM

1211 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201-3139

Open today: 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM

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“Great late night place”

The Art Bar is a great late night place. We went with a large group of people at about 11 PM... read more

Reviewed September 18, 2016

mariagZ1086JM

Dunwoody, Georgia

via mobile

“Rude bartenders, fun time!”

As previously stated, the bartenders are EXTREMELY unfriendly. If they smile at you, Jesus might be... read more

Reviewed September 6, 2015

968angelf

Charleston, South Carolina

via mobile

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3.5 13 reviews

Excellent30%
Very good41%
Average7%
Poor7%
Terrible15%

Oct 14, 2018

“Coolest Bar in town”

Aug 26, 2017

“Run its course ”

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David C

Columbia, South Carolina

7223

Reviewed October 14, 2018

Coolest Bar in town

This is not you average bar in Columbia. Everyone is welcome here and you will find all sorts. It is quirky and has music some nights, improv sometimes etc. There are robots decorating all over the place. Unlike some of the nearby places, it isn’t...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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fcxking

Columbia, South Carolina

224

Reviewed August 26, 2017 via mobile

Run its course

I'll start by saying the bartender seemed rude. Several people were commenting on the attitude. The atmosphere is ok. They do have a wide assortment of shots and beer to choose from. Also like the Christmas lights around the bar. This bar seems like it...More

Date of experience: August 2017

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mariagZ1086JM

Dunwoody, Georgia

1027195

Reviewed September 18, 2016 via mobile

Great late night place

The Art Bar is a great late night place. We went with a large group of people at about 11 PM Saturday night. We danced. We talked. We drank. It's very pleasant place to hang out. We will be back.

Date of experience: September 2016

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brian0910

Columbia, South Carolina

37699

Reviewed March 25, 2016

cool place

My wife was ding Roller Derby for a short time and one of the coaches of the Columbia Quad Squad owns this place and they hang out here. It is a very friendly bar with a great atmosphere for drinking and feeling safe. I went...More

Date of experience: April 2015

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WonderDogRufus

New York City, New York

3611

Reviewed December 15, 2015

Same as it ever was- and that is a good thing

Just went back for a college reunion of sorts. They have built a nice stage in the side room. Other than that, it looks like it did in 1995. A fun throwback. Decent prices and quick service too.

Date of experience: December 2015

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c f

Hilton Head, South Carolina

6730

Reviewed October 28, 2015

Save yourself and go somewhere else

I want to give this place a second chance hoping that it was a one time thing but I am so turned OFF that I would rather go anywhere else. Please find some bartenders that actually speak to their customers. I went with a group...More

Date of experience: October 2015

3 Thank c f

Alysia O

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

6521

Reviewed October 28, 2015

Funky and Fun Bar downtown!

Funky and fun bar in downtown - mostly locals. Has a great outdoor patio. Inside is decorated with an eclectic combination of Christmas lights and sci-fi posters - really neat spaces, with a dance floor / DJ space in the back. Bartenders are friendly and...More

Date of experience: October 2015

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968angelf

Charleston, South Carolina

Reviewed September 6, 2015 via mobile

Rude bartenders, fun time!

As previously stated, the bartenders are EXTREMELY unfriendly. If they smile at you, Jesus might be coming back to Earth because I'm pretty sure it's against their rules to even be the slightest of happy. HOWEVER.... I have had the best time here. Great live...More

Date of experience: September 2015

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Lou V

Buenos Aires, Argentina

498

Reviewed March 17, 2015

Great poetry, good ambience

This is a good place to go with your friends. Do not expect good service or a table since it is a bar to have drinks, listen to some poetry, dance or do some kind of cultural stuff. I really enjoyed it.

Date of experience: January 2015

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BIGALKELLY

SUMTER

615

Reviewed December 29, 2014 via mobile

Good poetry

The bartenders are not friendly at all but the peotry that is usually on tuesday iss very good..the drinks are well mixed

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