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Best Burgers
Pawleys Front Porch Monday–Thursday: 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Friday–Saturday: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday: Noon–9 p.m.
2.4 miles from the Horseshoe, 10-minute drive
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oted as the best burger place by The State, Columbia Metropolitan, Carolina’s Best,The Free Times and yet again, Best of Carolina, Pawleys Front Porch has clearly made a name for themselves throughout the Columbia community with burgers cooked to perfection and a smorgasbord of sides. On Mondays your family can save money, with a “Kids Eat for $1” special that goes from 4 p.m to close. On Saturdays customers can get a Bloody Mary for only $4 and on Sundays there’s a 20% discount with
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a valid student ID. They also have an amazing “Give Back” night where 10% of the nights revenue is donated to a local charity. Pawleys not only helps students, but also organizations within the community. Along with their location in Five Points, Pawleys also has a mobile food truck where you can get your favorite burgers brought right to your tailgate, party, or business meeting and feed the whole hungry crowd.
patties topped with pimento cheese, jalapeño pimento cheese, Applewood bacon, jalapeño bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and your choice of side. If you finish this in under 30 minutes, you win a free Pawleys T-shirt or gift card and you get to decorate a knife to hang on the wall. Pawleys is great for students with their discounts, amazing contributions to the community and mobile catering. Consider this the best burger place in town.
If you’re feeling extra hungry, Pawleys has an amazing challenge open to you. The challenge includes three 8 oz
Best Brewery
River Rat Brewery Tuesday–Wednesday: Noon–9 p.m. Thursday: Noon–10 p.m.
Friday: Noon–11 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sunday:
10 a.m.–8 p.m.
2.4 miles from the Horseshoe, 11-minute drive
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s River Rat Brewery’s website puts it, “great beer is the catalyst that makes everything better.” This Columbia brewery strives to give you and your friends something new to try every time — from craft beers to tacos. Whether it’s enjoying a beer on the deck while soaking in a nice day outside or hanging out in the taproom, River Rat Brewery has been providing customers with a great place to relax after a long day of work since 2013.
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River Rat’s beer options cover a vast range of tastes. The seasonal beers, including options like the Winter Warmer Ale and the award-winning Bohemian Pilsner, provide customers with the chance to be on the adventurous side and try something new, while the brewery’s “core beers,” as they call them, also come highly recommended. While they are the largest beer production company in Columbia, according to their website, the beer isn’t the only thing that makes River Rat Brewery stand out. With both a regular menu and brunch menu,
there’s no doubt customers can find the perfect dish to pair with their craft beer. For customers looking to stay on budget but enjoy this staple of Columbia, River Rat offers different specials every day. With $3 “Taco Tuesdays,” $2 off wings on “Wing Wednesday,” $1.50 off a pitcher of beer on Fridays and Happy Hour specials, there’s a deal for every customer to enjoy.
