The Soda City
Deal Sheet.
Real addresses. Verified happy-hour windows. Current coupons. From $1 museum Sundays to half-price burgers in The Vista — this is Columbia's local savings guide, curated by people who actually live here.
🔥 Deals & Coupons
Current promotions across Columbia. Confirm expiration dates with each merchant.
Midas — $20–$30 Off Oil Change
$20 off synthetic blend or $30 off full synthetic. Includes digital vehicle inspection. Plus disposal fee.
Take 5 Oil Change — $15 Off
$15 off Core, Complete, or Ultimate oil change. Veterans and military get $25 off.
Tidal Wave Auto Spa — $9.97 First Month
Introductory rate on any monthly wash plan. Four Columbia-area locations. Limited to first week of opening.
Bliss Nail Spa — $60 Mani-Pedi Combo
Mani and pedi combo special with coupon. Full set gel polish runs about $55; pedicures about $30.
YMCA of Columbia — Up to 25% Off
10% off 3-month, 20% off 6-month, 25% off 12-month. $50 join fee waived. Also 50% off one-year family membership via Sweet Deals.
Cicis Pizza — $9.99 Buffet
All-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad, and dessert. Kids buffet $5.99. Pickup or delivery.
Blaze Pizza — Take Two Deal
Half of an 11-inch pizza plus choice of salad or cheesy bread. Digital deals available.
Time to Shine — Free First Wash
Free first wash upon website registration. Membership $23.99/month with two additional months free.
Central Carolina Beauty College — From $15
Regular manicure $15, gel manicure $20, regular pedicure $20, gel pedicure $30, acrylic full set from $25, facials $45. Services by students under supervision.
🍽️ Eat & Drink
Restaurants, happy hours, brunch, pizza, and coffee — with real addresses.
Top Restaurants
Halls Chophouse
Upscale steakhouse with choice cuts and locally sourced seafood. A special-night staple.
Top of Carolina
Perched atop the city skyline. 4.7 rating, $50 and over American.
Saluda's
4.8 rating, 4,385 reviews. $30 and under American in Shandon.
Di Vino Rosso
Northern Italian with local influence. Signature rack of lamb. Cozy dark atmosphere.
The Joint @ 1710 Main
Small, intimate, jazz playing almost constantly. Great place to unwind.
Lula Drake Wine Parlor
Award-winning wine bar. Intimate and romantic, with a dessert assortment.
Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
Low-cost sweet treat in The Vista. Dessert bar and brownie sundaes.
Backstreets Grill
Family-friendly option on Devine Street. Reasonable prices, kid-friendly.
Tupelo Honey
Southern kitchen and bar. Weekend brunch, 50% off select wine bottles.
🍻 Happy Hour & Weekly Specials
Art Bar
Mon–Fri, 5–7 PM · 33% off all drinks and food
The Hollow
Tue–Fri, 4–6 PM · Half off appetizers, signature cocktails, draft beer, wine
Hickory Tavern
Mon: half-price burgers · Tue: half-price tacos · Wed: half-price wings · $3 domestic drafts
Pearlz Oyster Bar
Mon–Fri, 4–6 PM · $12 char-broiled oysters, $8 fried oysters, $4 select drafts, $3 champagne
Tin Roof
Mon–Fri 4–7 PM & Sat–Sun 2–7 PM · 50% off appetizers, $3 domestic drafts, $4 Fireball
Publico Kitchen & Tap
Mon: $2 tacos, $4 margaritas · Tue: $10 ramen · Wed: smash burger + draft $14 · Sun: $5 cocktails, $20 mimosa pitchers
Village Idiot Pizza
Tue–Fri, 4–7 PM · $2 cheese slices, $0.50 toppings, $3.50 garlic knots, $5 off Bud Light pitchers
Prohibition
Mon–Fri 4–6 PM · Sat–Sun 2–6 PM · Thu–Sat 9–11 PM · $5 drafts/well drinks, $1.50 oysters
Cantina 76
Mon–Fri, 4–7 PM · $1 off all drinks, $4 red sangria · Mon & Wed: half-off house margarita
Dano's Pizza
Mon & Tue: $3.99 pitchers · Wed: half-off wine
Masa Mexican Street Food
Tue: $3.50 street tacos · Wed: $8 burritos
Co
Mon–Fri, 4–7 PM · $1 dumplings, $5 select draft/wine, $10 specialty cocktail · Tue & Thu: half-off sushi
Tupelo Honey
Mon–Fri, 4–6 PM · Half-off starters, $5 well spirits, $2 wine/draft · Lunch combos $12.95 until 3 PM
Three Notch'd Brewing
Weekday happy hour, 4–6 PM · $2 off beer, appetizers, cocktails · 50% off to-go cases Tuesdays
Smoked / Peak Drift
Mon–Fri, 4–6 PM · $6 Peak Drift brews, $9 cocktails, $18 oysters & bubbles
🥂 Brunch
Publico at BullStreet
Sunday Funday Brunch · $5 brunch cocktails, $20 60oz mimosa pitchers, $25 sangria pitchers.
Tupelo Honey
Weekend brunch · 50% off select wine bottles. 2 for $22 offer available.
🍕 Pizza Deals
Cicis Pizza
$9.99 all-you-can-eat buffet · $5.99 kids buffet.
Rock 'N Pizza
2 topping 2 for $15.20 · Buy 1 get 1 free Supreme.
Fire King Pizza
$10 lunch special — pizza and wings for ten bucks. Near USC and Colonial Life Arena.
Nicky's Pizzeria
Monday $10 large pepperoni or cheese · Mon–Wed kids meal half off with adult entree.
☕ Local Coffee
Lazy Daisy Coffee Co.
Family-owned, freshly brewed, warm atmosphere.
Knowledge Perk Coffee Company
Locally rooted café and roastery.
Hendrix The Bus Coffee Shop
One-of-a-kind mobile café in Five Points.
Piecewise Coffee Co.
Two locations: Cayce and Devine Street.
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Classic and signature coffee on Park Street.
Indah Coffee
Local coffee spot on Sumter Street.
✂️ Look & Feel
Barbershops and nail salons with verified addresses and current promos.
💈 Barbershops
Soda City Barbers
5.0 stars. Haircut $28, haircut + beard $40, straight razor shave $28. Danny and Ed are the names to know.
Outing Barber Shop
Named a Neighborhood Favorite in 2025. Go-to for personal care and grooming.
Gentleman's Quarters
Upscale experience with master barbers, complimentary drinks, and a luxurious atmosphere.
Seven Oaks Barbering Service
Reviewers say "good cut, friendly." A trusted neighborhood choice.
Toliver's Mane Event
On-trend grooming, modern barber shop and hair salon vibe.
No Grease!
5.0 rating on Squire. Consistent praise for talent and skill.
So Tru Barber and Beauty
4.9-star rating. Barber and beauty services on Two Notch Road.
Circa — Sumter Street
5.0 rating, 148 reviews. Exceptional service and satisfied customers.
Troy's Cutting Edge
Reviewers praise Troy and team for excellent haircuts, great conversation, and a newly renovated space.
💅 Nail Salons & Beauty
Central Carolina Beauty College
Regular manicure $15, gel $20, regular pedicure $20, gel pedicure $30, acrylic full set from $25. Facials $45. Services by students under supervision.
Bliss Nail Spa
$60 mani-pedi combo with coupon. Full set gel polish about $55.
Onyx Nails & Spa
10% off for following on social media. Special chairs for kids and group discounts.
LaVie Nails and Spa
Full set gel polish ~$55, pedicure ~$30. Seasonal 20% off facial services.
TLC Nail Spa
Tuesdays are senior day with 20% off. High school discount with appointment.
🌳 Explore Outdoors
Parks, riverwalks, and trails with real parking addresses.
Riverfront Park & Columbia Canal
Flat 2.5-mile urban trail following the old canal route. Historic waterworks buildings open.
Sesquicentennial State Park
Pine-filled forests and peaceful walking trails, a short drive from downtown.
Congaree National Park
Towering trees and synchronous fireflies each spring. A truly unique natural experience.
Saluda Riverwalk & Boyd Island
About 3 miles of paved path and boardwalk. 7-acre island with a half-mile loop and bronze wildlife sculptures.
West Columbia Riverwalk
1.1 miles of paved trail and boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi, bike repair station, outdoor fitness equipment, Little Free Library.
Cayce Riverwalk
8 miles of lit trail and boardwalk south along the Congaree. More than two dozen exhibits developed with the SC State Museum.
12,000 Year History Park
Roughly 3-mile loop at the southern tip, with Civil War earthworks from 1865.
Granby Park
The greenway's first section, opened 1998. Open 6 AM to sunset.
Harbison State Forest — Firebreak Trail
Hiking and biking trails in the Midlands.
Denny Terrace Park
Partially urbanized park in the Richland County trail network.
Earlwood Park — NOMA Nature Trail
Gravel nature trail in the Richland County network.
Olympia Park at Mill Village Riverlink
Access point on the Three Rivers Greenway.
🏘️ Neighborhood Guides
Each district has its own personality, price point, and pace.
Five Points
Compact, walkable district just south of campus. Dense with restaurants and bars — the loudest place in the city on a weekend night.
The Vista
Converted warehouse district with dining, bars, nightlife, art galleries, and event spaces. Prime happy-hour territory.
Main Street District
Restaurants, offices, coffee shops, and museums with weekday buzz. Home to Soda City Market and the Columbia Museum of Art.
Rosewood
Brick ranches and bungalows southeast of downtown along Rosewood Drive. Local restaurants, walkable pockets, next to Owens Field.
BullStreet District
A growing district anchored by Publico at BullStreet and major redevelopment. A newer food-and-drink destination.
Shandon & Cottontown
Sidewalks throughout, older homes, and a quieter residential feel. Saluda's and other neighborhood spots anchor the area.
📅 Events & Free Days
Recurring events and museum deals that give you a reason to come back.
Soda City Market
Year-round, rain or shine. Local farmers, food vendors, makers, and artisans. Free admission.
Finlay Fridays
Free live outdoor concert series. Runs Feb 20 – Oct 30, 2026. Local bands, food, and drinks.
First Thursday on Main
Monthly gallery and business crawl. Free First Thursday at the Columbia Museum of Art.
SC State Museum
First Sunday of every month: general admission only $1 for guests.
Columbia Museum of Art
$1 admission first Sunday of the month. Free to every SC resident all summer long (May 22 – Sept 6, 2026).
Historic Columbia House Museums
Third Sunday of the month: free for Richland and Lexington county residents with valid ID. Includes Mann-Simons Site (1616 Blanding St) and Modjeska Monteith Simkins House.
💪 Services & Savings
Gyms, car care, and grocery deals that stretch the budget.
🏋️ Fitness
Downtown YMCA
Full access for students at $30/month. Sign up in person with student ID.
barre3
First class free for local residents or local students. Valid ID required.
Katie & Irwin Kahn JCC
Cardio and resistance machines, free weights, personal training, massage discounts.
Drew Wellness Center
Single session $40 member / $45 nonmember. Four-session package $120 member / $140 nonmember.
Hampton Hill Athletic Club
20% off via Groupon. Stay in the know with email offers.
YMCA of Columbia — Family Deal
50% off a one-year family membership via Sweet Deals. Valid at five Midlands locations.
🚗 Auto Care
Midas
$20 off synthetic blend / $30 off full synthetic oil change.
Take 5 Oil Change
$15 off Core/Complete/Ultimate. Veterans and military $25 off.
Meineke (Greenlawn Dr)
Full synthetic oil change with tire rotation, up to 19% off via Groupon.
Jiffy Lube
Local coupons available. Free limited-edition Matchbox car with full synthetic oil change purchase.
🛒 Grocery & Weekly Ads
Publix
Weekly ads and BOGO sales. Coupons can be doubled up to $1.00.
Kroger
Weekly ad and Kroger Plus Card digital coupons. Current example: Tillamook pepper jack block $2.49 (50% off).
Food Lion / Lidl / Lowe's Foods
Weekly ads and sale items rotate. Check the circulars for the current week.