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The Aristocrat is a gastropub inspired by our southern heritage, love for fine wine, craft cocktails, and engaging dishes. 


We feature classic cocktails, a rotating specialty cocktail list, and a robust wine list created by our beverage team. We have approachable and engaging menus that offer competitive pricing.


Our location offers a great space for live music, tastings, pairings and a number of other events to encourage guests to come in and join us for food, drinks and a fun time.


The Aristocrat also offers private event space available for groups up to 50 people.

Live music

Live Music

Featuring live events 5 nights a week, we bring the best in local and regional bands to our incredible venue. We showcase live jazz and blues, and offer game nights such as trivia and bingo to test your wits and knowledge!


Bands: Please send booking inquiries to Booking@TheAristocratSC.com

Delicious food

Fresh Cuisine

Fresh & made to order meals by our highly experienced cooks will keep you coming back for more! We feature fresh ingredients from vendors in Columbia in order to maintain a truly local experience. 


Our current menu can be found HERE

Order online and pick up at the bar HERE

(Alcohol not available "to-go")

Fine wine

Happy Hour

We all need a place to relax after work, so why not do it with a craft cocktail, a fine glass of wine, or a local beer in your hand? Join us for Happy Hour every weekday from 4pm-6pm!

Craft cocktails

Craft Cocktails

Our extensive list of craft cocktails prepared by our highly experienced bartenders make your evening with us truly memorable

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    Cocktails

    Our signature cocktails were developed by expert mixologists and served by our highly experienced bartenders

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    Jameson Irish Whiskey, Fernet Branca, Cointreau, lime juice and Orange bitters 

    Liz Lemon's Aid

    Smirnoff Zero Sugar Infusions Strawberry & Rose, lemon juice, strawberry simple syrup, Bittermans Tiki Bitters

    The Drunken Jalapeno

    Corralejo Reposado Tequila, fresh jalapeno, lemon and lime juice, simple syrup and Grand Marnier

    Cucumber-Tini

    Ketel One Vodka, cucumber simple syrup, lime juice and Bittermans Burlesque Bitters, Tajin rim 

    Smoky the Berries

    George Dickel 12 Whiskey, blueberry simple syrup, and liquid smoke

    Abso-Freaking-Lutely

    Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, angostura bitters, topped with Prosecco

    Whiskey and Pleasure

    Bulleit Rye, Aperol, Peychaud's Bitters, sweet vermouth, and simple syrup

    Strawberry Ginger Mezcal

    Mezcal Union, fresh strawberries and ginger, lime juice, strawberry simple syrup and topped with ginger beer

    Clarified State of Mind

    Bulleit Bourbon, lemon juice, angostura bitters, amaretto and rolled with red wine.

    Hawaiian Haven

    Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Midori, pineapple and lemon juice

    Tanq-Groni Sour

    Tanqueray Sevilla Gin, Italian liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, regular bitters, orange bitters and an egg white

    Bulls Lunch Box

    PBR + a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey and a surprise!


    Beer

    We offer the best in local brews as well as your favorite National brands

    Olde Mecklenburg OMB Copper

     The nice copper color and creamy white head lead to smells of bready malts and bittering hops. Flavors of bread and caramel lead to a grainy bitterness. 

    Olde Mecklenburg Captain Jack Pilsner

    This straw-colored lager captures their rebellious spirit with a subtly assertive hoppiness that complements the beer's malty backbone. 

    Olde Mecklenburg Hornets Nest

    Named after the nickname England's General Cornwallis gave the city of Charlotte, North Carolina when he met more resistance than anticipated during the Revolutionary War. Opaque, subtly sweet hefeweizen. 

    Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA

    A bold imperial IPA with a rare blend of Mosaic, Calypso, Bravo, and Delta hops creating an explosion of fresh cut pine and citrus flavors. 

    New Belgium Trippel

    Hazy deep golden color, is bottle-fermented, and has a delightfully floral Saaz hop bouquet and herbal, spicy Hallertau Mittelfruh Noble hop nose, balanced by creamy, juicy malt. 

    Pabst Blue Ribbon

    Crafted with a hefty infusion of 6-row barley and a unique combination of Pacific domestic hops blended with an imported Yugoslavian variety for a smooth, robust finish that is reminiscent of a fine Pilsner. 

    Stella Artois

    Crafted with three ingredients-saazhops, malted barley, and water giving its wonderful hop aroma, well-balanced malt sweetness, crisp hop bitterness and a soft dry finish. 

    Corona

    Corona Extra Mexican Lager Beer is an even-keeled cerveza with fruity-honey aromas and a touch of malt.  

    Modelo Especial

    A rich, full-flavored Pilsner-style lager delivering a refreshing, well-balanced taste and light hop character with a crisp, clean finish. Brewed with Water, Barley Malt, Non-malted Cereals and Hops. 

    Michelob Ultra

    Light Lager brewed with Herkules hops and wholesome grains, producing a light citrus aroma and crisp, refreshing finish. 

    Bud Light

    A light-bodied brew with a fresh, clean and subtle hop aroma, delicate malt sweetness and crisp finish for ultimate refreshment. 

    Yuengling Traditional Lager

    Rich amber color and medium-bodied flavor with roasted caramel malt for a subtle sweetness and a combination of cluster and cascade hops. 

    Lagunitas IPA

    Made with 43 different hops and 65 various malts, this IPA is full of flavor with notes of spice, roasted malts, caramel, and citrus fruit. 


    Wine List

    Hand selected by our experienced staff

    Bolla Chianti

    This medium-bodied red is well-balanced with an intense violet aroma and a fresh, slightly spicy taste of black cherry, plum, and raspberry.

    Apothic Pino Noir

    Apothic Pinot Noir reveals layers of bright ripe cherry and crushed raspberries with a dash of red currant. Silky tannins round out the mouthfeel with ribbons of caramel and vanilla, which lead to a delicate, lingering finish. 

    Apothic Red Blend

    Apothic Red is the bold and intriguing red blend that launched the Apothic legacy, featuring a mix of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah, and zinfandel wine grapes. 

    Cooper & Thief Red Blend

    Cooper and Thief Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Wine Blend is aged in bourbon whiskey barrels for three months, giving it a velvety mouthfeel with subtle heat. Merlot, syrah, zinfandel, petite sirah and cabernet sauvignon collide in one bourbon barrel to create this dark and jammy wine, which features true bourbon flavor. 

    Josh Cellars Chardonnay

    This Chardonnay is bright and fresh with lingering notes of juicy yellow peaches, caramel apple and crème brûlée. The palate is soft and silky with a fresh, crisp, long finish. 

    Barefoot Moscato

    Barefoot Moscato Sweet White Wine delivers a refreshing blend of juicy peaches and sweet apricots. Featuring lush, fruity aromas and a crisp, bright finish with a tantalizing twist of lemon and citrus.

    Andre Brut Champagne

    André Brut California champagne is a medium-dry blend of crisp white wine grapes with green apple aromas and a light mouthfeel. 

    Kendall-Jackson Riesling

    This white wine reveals layers of apricot, peach and Anjou pear that intermingle with bursts of aromatic jasmine delivering a delightful finish to this Monterey County Riesling. 

    Barefoot Bubbly Prosecco

    Barefoot Bubbly Prosecco is a crisp and inviting sparkling wine with aromas and flavors of  apple, pear and meyer lemon that dance through the delicate bubbles. 

    Lamarca Prosecco

    Opening with aromas of fresh-picked citrus and honeysuckle blossoms, the crisp, clean palate brings fruity notes of green apple, juicy peach and ripe lemon, framed by hints of minerality. The finish is light and fruit-forward with a refreshing style. 

    Mouton Cadet Rosé Bordeaux

    The nose opens on fresh red fruit aromas such as raspberry and redcurrant, joined with airing by touches of strawberry and mint. A supple and very fresh attack dominated by the same fruit as on the nose leads into a rich and elegant mid-palate and a lingering finish full of freshness and fruit. 

    14 Hands Rosé

    This gorgeously colored Rosé from 14 Hands Winery opens with lush strawberry and juicy watermelon. A refreshing body of tropical fruit and peach sweeps in with a sweet citrus kick.  

    Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio

    Notes of light citrus and delicate floral aromas are complemented by hints of tropical fruit flavors. The wine is medium-bodied, with a pleasantly soft palate and crisp, refreshing finish. 

    Gouguenheim Malbec-Bubbles

    This sparkling malbec is delicate with red fruit aromas, predominantly of cherries and strawberries. Very fresh in the mouth, soft tones with equilibrated acidity 

    Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

    Fresh and juicy with ripe, tropical flavors of passion fruit, melon, and stone fruit.  Classic Marlborough sauvignon blanc aromas of lifted citrus, tropical fruit, and crushed herbs, along with vibrant acidity and plenty of weight and length on the palate. 

    Seastone Vinho Verde

    Medium-body white wine with a harmonious floral nose and tropical palate. The style is elegant with a complex structure and a long smooth finish.  

    Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

    Round and juicy, our Cabernet Sauvignon has flavors of blackberry, toasted hazelnut and cinnamon, complemented by hints of vanilla and toasted oak. 

    D’Autrefois Pinot Noir

    An alluring bouquet of cherry and berry fruit is framed by subtle vanilla and spice notes. Ripe, crisp finish. 

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