Guidebook for Columbia
Food Scene
Billards, burgers and cold beer. Booche's is a Columbia icon. You almost can't go downtown without a stop for a Booche burger.
32 locals recommend
Booches
110 S 9th StBillards, burgers and cold beer. Booche's is a Columbia icon. You almost can't go downtown without a stop for a Booche burger.
Great for a special night out or happy hour at the bar. The scallops are fabulous!
33 locals recommend
Sycamore Restaurant
800 E BroadwayGreat for a special night out or happy hour at the bar. The scallops are fabulous!
Amazing organic and vegan food. Be sure and try one of their fresh juice concoctions, you'll be glad you did!
28 locals recommend
Main Squeeze Natural Foods Cafe
28 S 9th StAmazing organic and vegan food. Be sure and try one of their fresh juice concoctions, you'll be glad you did!
GREAT menu, fantastic service and jazz 4 nights a week. This is our go to every time we have friends visit from out of town or when we need our Murry's fix, which is often. :) They are extremely popular so you may have to enjoy an outstanding cocktail while you wait or sneak in ahead of the crowd.
58 locals recommend
Murry's
3107 Green Meadows WayGREAT menu, fantastic service and jazz 4 nights a week. This is our go to every time we have friends visit from out of town or when we need our Murry's fix, which is often. :) They are extremely popular so you may have to enjoy an outstanding cocktail while you wait or sneak in ahead of the crowd.
So close you can walk home! Very nice menu and incredibly skilled mixologists at the bar.
38 locals recommend
Barred Owl Butcher & Table
47 E BroadwaySo close you can walk home! Very nice menu and incredibly skilled mixologists at the bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Blue Note
17 N 9th StA very special theater for enjoying live music.
Logboat Brewing Company
504 Fay StGreat local spot for hanging out and trying a local brew.
Live Music Venue with an excellent outdoor area for happy hour or a fun family evening.
39 locals recommend
Rose Music Hall
1013 Park AveLive Music Venue with an excellent outdoor area for happy hour or a fun family evening.
Fantastic menu, great beer and live music on the weekends.
It is our go to for Sunday brunch!!
42 locals recommend
Broadway Brewery
816 E BroadwayFantastic menu, great beer and live music on the weekends.
It is our go to for Sunday brunch!!
Best place for cocktails downtown. They also have a good menu and a nice collection of local art on display.
28 locals recommend
Tellers Gallery & Bar
820 E BroadwayBest place for cocktails downtown. They also have a good menu and a nice collection of local art on display.
Get your honky tonk fix right here in Columbia, MO. Live music on weekends and a popular spot to hear both old and new country. Very popular with a younger crowd.
Nash Vegas
929 E BroadwayGet your honky tonk fix right here in Columbia, MO. Live music on weekends and a popular spot to hear both old and new country. Very popular with a younger crowd.
Go check out the biggest working brewery in Columbia!
The beer is fantastic and the new indoor games make for a fun day or evening out.
9 locals recommend
Bur Oak Brewing Company
8250 Trade Center DrGo check out the biggest working brewery in Columbia!
The beer is fantastic and the new indoor games make for a fun day or evening out.
Sightseeing
Museum of Art and Archaeology
1020 Business Loop 70 WWonderful day trip for all ages!
Parks & Nature
Ride your bike, walk or jog on the trail that is just 3 blocks from the house. It is a true gem of Columbia. Take a 30 minute stroll or ride out to historic Rocheport for lunch and a cold beverage.
8 locals recommend
M-K-T Trail Plaza
501 S Providence RdRide your bike, walk or jog on the trail that is just 3 blocks from the house. It is a true gem of Columbia. Take a 30 minute stroll or ride out to historic Rocheport for lunch and a cold beverage.
Great place for a hike, exploring the cave, Devil's Icebox or doing some mountain biking.
RockBridge State Park Office and Playground
5901 Missouri 163Great place for a hike, exploring the cave, Devil's Icebox or doing some mountain biking.
Entertainment & Activities
Ragtag is THE place to go watch a film. Couches, comfy chairs, a full service bar and some of the best movies out will be showing here. The world famous True/False film festival, held in February/March each year was born from our tiny little theater.
58 locals recommend
Ragtag Cinema
10 Hitt StRagtag is THE place to go watch a film. Couches, comfy chairs, a full service bar and some of the best movies out will be showing here. The world famous True/False film festival, held in February/March each year was born from our tiny little theater.
Essentials
3 minute drive from the house and a great selection of goodies for your stay. They also boast a rockin' liquor, wine and beer department. Try a local Bur Oak beer if you are into craft brews. Our favorite is the Big Tree IPA and the Lily Ale.
You can even shop with a wine, beer or coffee from the bar!
40 locals recommend
Lucky's Market
111 S Providence Rd3 minute drive from the house and a great selection of goodies for your stay. They also boast a rockin' liquor, wine and beer department. Try a local Bur Oak beer if you are into craft brews. Our favorite is the Big Tree IPA and the Lily Ale.
You can even shop with a wine, beer or coffee from the bar!
Arts & Culture
Very cool area and so much talent! Do not miss the catacombs of Artrageous!
14 locals recommend
Orr Street Studios
106 Orr StVery cool area and so much talent! Do not miss the catacombs of Artrageous!
FABULOUS MARKET!! Great produce, local goods and pop up food stalls.
25 locals recommend
Columbia Farmers Market
1769 W Ash StFABULOUS MARKET!! Great produce, local goods and pop up food stalls.