Eastside Tavern

The only good bar in Columbia, MO. No jocks, preppyness just downt to earth ppl who like music

Yes, this is a dive bar. Yes, this bar is rough around the edges. Yes, a lot of people know each other here. BUT if you are a die-hard:

- Comedy Fan
- Trivia Buff
- Karaoke Singer
- Dance Machine
- Rap Battler

Or are just willing to be open-minded, stand behind your opinions and have a good time, come to Eastside.

This bar takes peoples ideas and lets them test them out on a small stage around friends. I had the pleasure of DJing a weekly comedy show, and one night even got to fulfill my childhood dream of being a bartender (weird I know).

I was a nerdy, RA in college who loved following rules and the occasional whisky diet or three, and I found a home at this bar. Support the comedians, musicians and everyone else who comes to this bar.

Look, all I am saying is come with no expectations except to have fun and possibly see someone is a full pleather suit.

Oh and tip Pants at the bar!

This place has correctly been categorized as a "dive."  It is dirty and dingy and the wooden boothes are gnawed.  I realize there's a time and place for (almost) everything.

If you don't have a neck-beard or tight jeans, you might not feel at home in this bar.  You might get some weird glances if you wear anything too conventional.

This place does feature some excellent local music, though.  Just some kids trying their best to prove Columbia's not a musical wasteland.  

Go here on Friday night for a pbr or a schlitz and a good 'ol, feeling-is-more-important-than-technical-ability concert.