Brewery Profile

Bierkeller Brewing Company

Along Columbia’s riverfront in the Canalside Apartment Complex, Bierkeller Brewing Company gives visitors a taproom experience built around German-style lager brewing rather than a broad list of experimental ales. Walking in, guests find a spacious indoor Bierhall and, outside, a shaded Biergarten that extends the drinking area into a more open-air setting. The brewery’s emphasis is on lagers served fresh from lagering tanks, a detail that shapes both the beer list and the feel of the place. In a city with a growing craft beer presence, Bierkeller stands out by focusing on a defined tradition: clean, cold-conditioned beers made with German methods in mind, paired with a venue that encourages lingering over a pour and food.

Travelers moving through central South Carolina often look for places that connect a stop for drinks with a sense of local setting, especially near the riverfront and downtown Columbia. Bierkeller fits that kind of visit without requiring guests to be beer specialists. The German focus gives the taproom a clear identity, and the food menu reinforces it with German fare alongside the beer. For visitors who usually seek out regional breweries, the appeal is less about chasing unusual one-off releases and more about trying lager styles in a setting designed around them. The presence of wine, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages also makes the stop workable for mixed groups where not everyone wants beer.

For planning purposes, the brewery is open Tuesday through Sunday, with the taproom serving as the best place to confirm the day’s pours, food availability, and event schedule. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are permitted in the outdoor shaded Biergarten, which is useful for visitors exploring Columbia with pets. The indoor Bierhall offers an option when weather is less cooperative, while the outdoor space suits a slower riverfront visit when conditions allow. Events such as trivia, live music, and soccer viewings are part of the brewery’s regular public-facing activity, though timing can vary. Guests who want a quieter visit may prefer to check ahead, while those looking for a more social stop may want to plan around one of those gatherings.

Bierkeller Brewing Company operates a taproom and biergarten located along Columbia’s riverfront in the Canalside Apartment Complex. The brewery specializes in German-style lagers served fresh from their lagering tanks, reflecting traditional brewing methods. Their venue includes a spacious indoor Bierhall and an outdoor shaded Biergarten where well-behaved, leashed dogs are permitted. Alongside beer, they offer wine, cider, non-alcoholic beverages, and a menu of German food. Open Tuesday through Sunday, Bierkeller Brewing Company also hosts events such as trivia, live music, and soccer viewings.

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600 Canalside St Suite 1009, Columbia, SC 29201, USA, Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone: (803) 949-1869

Website: http://www.bierkellercolumbia.com/

Hours: ["Monday: Closed","Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM","Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM","Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM","Friday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM","Sunday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM"]