Columbia

Columbia, Missouri is a college town built around the University of Missouri, and its bar scene reflects that: BarFinder lists 101 venues here, led by classic bars and sports bars with a real cocktail bar and pub presence behind them. Local spots like Rock Bridge Brewing Company and Highball Kitchen & Cocktails show a scene that goes beyond typical college-bar fare, while names like Cheerleader Pub & Grill lean into the Mizzou Tigers' game-day crowd. It's a scene shaped as much by a large student population as by Columbia's role as a regional Missouri hub.