OK, so full disclosure : I have been here three times, I have not once purchased a drink. In fact, all three times I have left within five minutes. I really, really want to give this place a try, but somehow things keep occurring to keep me from staying. Mayhap I need to take a hint, it just isn't in the cards.
First, it was a saturday night and the place was bumping with a loud DJ set and the bar was packed full of 30-40ish age people. Dance clubs / music isn't really my thing and my group wasn't feeling it.
Second time we went it was packed on a thursday night, and we couldn't get a seat. It looks like a really cool place to sit on a warm night and take in the skyline, but we weren't up for standing around up there.
Third time, it was the hottest day on record in SC in 125 (125!) years, and so getting even CLOSER to the sun wasn't working. Even the employees were miserable, so we took in the sight with our father in law and left so that they could honestly say no one wanted to sit up there and close up shop. Poor bartenders.
We will keep trying! I suggest you try the place, there really is a cool view, and I hear they do local music on various nights.
Went here to join a few friends for some drinks. Â I enjoyed the laid back atmosphere with more of an older crowd. Â I was shocked to find more non hotel guests here so this must be a hot spot for the locals. Â The drinks were reasonably priced and the bartenders nice. Â The nights I've been there the music has varied from OK to really good so maybe you'll be there on one of the nights the music is REALLY GOOD! Â I'll be back...
Review Source:We ventured to the Latino festival on Main and took the opportunity to try out the Rooftop Lounge.
The bar itself is nothing too extraordinary- your run of the mill watering hole, casual place with mix of all kind of people, young and old. Its not real big, looks like it could get kinda busy? We went around 4ish not too crowded at all :)
The view is pretty awesome! You can see a large section of the city, north to south- from the Capstone House to the baseball stadium...
The drink prices are average- we didn't eat here however other people were enjoying some food.
I would do this again- I think it would be a cool place to hang out at night -in more ways than one, there was a nice little breeze up there :)
I went here recently for a Engagement Party. Newly opened, it is certainly a great addition to the Columbia night scene. It offers views of the USC Campus, the Vista, and Finlay Park. It is however a bit on the small side. The staff at the bar were friendly and helpful, and the other hotel employees that I encountered were very pleasant as well. This place is worth checking out.
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