The hospitality industry of West Columbia is in full holiday mode. From special beverages to tasty foods that provide comfort in the cold season, there’s something for you.

Black Rooster, in the Brookland Development, adjacent to West Columbia’s Riverwalk Park, invites you to enjoy nights on its rooftop bar, sipping mulled wine or a hot toddy.  Stay toasty on the rooftop with  heaters, hand warmers, and blankets. Enjoy the season with drinks and a view.

The rooftop opens at 4:30 p.m. and the main dining area opens at 5 p.m. Try the restaurant’s Pan Di Spagna al Cioccolato. It’s a decadent dessert chocolate sponge cake topped with a whipped white chocolate ganache, garnished with our handcrafted peppermint bark.

Black Rooster also has gift cards available for purchase. It’s the perfect gift for anyone this holiday season. Walk-ins and reservations are welcome.

WECO Bottle and Biergartin at 625 Meeting Street is offering a special holiday brew. The Christmas Cookie Ale is brewed as an homage to childhood memories of warm, fresh-baked cookies on cold winter evenings. 

Always Original Bakery, at 500 Meeting Street, has several special holiday confections available, including the new sugar plum fairy dusted cookie for kids, said Owner George Grogan. 

Savage Craft Ale Works at 425 Center Street invites you to celebrate the season with them. The brewery is decked out in holiday cheer and the craft beverages are flowing, said Manager Victoria Porter.  You can also buy a pair of Savage Craft, Galaxy Banger brew socks. They’re the perfect stocking stuffer or gift.

Eggnog Latte, Peppermint Mocha, or the Sugar Plum Latte are some of the holiday flavors offered by Akera Sellers at BrickHouse Coffee at 729 Meeting Street. 

The Cafe Strudel door front is adorned with custom live greenery from Jay White of The Warehouse, which is next door.

Cafe Strudel is also offering up its popular comfort food in the cooler weather. Try the restaurants Southern chicken and dumplings, Chicken Pesto Panini or Kielbasa Gnocchi Soup. Café Strudel also has beef noodle soup along with holiday coffees including Peace and Joe, Mistletoe Java, and Merry and Bright. Buy a bag as a gift for the coffee lover.  

DeLucca’s Italian Grill on Sunset Boulevard reminds you to come by and grab a gift card for the stocking stuffer. The Italian restaurant has gift cards available in any amount you need.

Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor is holding a 10 percent off Christmas sale. You can visit the Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor store at bills-music-shop.printify.me. A hoodie or a handbag emblazoned with Bill’s logo may be the perfect gift for the BlueGrass fan. 

A night of jazz, soul or funk live performances at Chayz Lounge is a Christmas gift that will rouse the recipient. 
Shows are Thursday and Friday the week before Christmas. Mark Rapp Funktet Presents Songs For the Holidays on Dec. 19. George Freeman Live – An Evening of Soul Jazz Grooves is scheduled at Chayz for Friday Dec. 20, and Letron Brantley & Friends Live –  The Soul Jazz Experience performs at Chayz on Saturday, Dec. 21. 

Chayz is closed Christmas day, but reopens on Thursday, Dec. 26, with Stephen Mitnaul Live – An Evening of Sax and Soul Grooves. Play That Band Presents A Night of Soul Jazz Grooves on Friday, Dec. 27.

From restaurants and live music to breweries and gift cards, the West Columbia hospitality community will make your holidays more festive and enjoyable. 

West Columbia Businesses to visit:

• State Street Trading Co. – 134 State Street – (803) 550-9048
• Zesto – 504 12th St, – (803) 794-4652
• Old Mill Antique Mall – 310 State St. – (803) 796-4229
• Ronnie’s Jewelers – 710 12th St. – (803) 739-1800
• Three Rivers Antiques – 615 Meeting St. – (803) 814-2102
• Dan Rich Furniture –  255 Charleston Hwy. – (803) 794-5750
• 763 Meeting Street Antiques – 763 Meeting St. – (803) 796-1516
• Meeting Street Interiors – 614 Meeting St. – (803) 791-0008
• Attic Fanatic – 251 Charleston Hwy. – (803) 828-4036
• ADD VINTAGE – 1217 Augusta Rd. – (803) 821-8208
• Parks Furniture Antiques Ltd – 3131 Sunset Blvd – (803) 791-4071
• The Elephant Trunk – 2931 Platt Springs Rd – (803) 791-8765
• The Warehouse SC – 312 State St. – (803) 834-7557
• Grecian Gardens Restaurant – 2312 Sunset Blvd – 803-794-7552
• Cafe Strudel – 300 State St. – (803) 794-6634
• Compton’s Kitchen – 1118 B Ave – 803 791-0750
• Buttercream Dreams – 1230 C Ave. – (803) 708-4485
• Hite’s BBQ – 240 Dreher Rd. – (803) 794-4120
• The Original Brunches – 2245 Leaphart Rd – (803) 791-7477
• Jimmy’s Mini Mart/Citgo – 812 Meeting St. – (803) 794-0090
• Breads and Such – 1220 C Ave. – (803) 851-0566
• Maurice’s Piggie Park – 1600 Charleston Highway – 803-796-0220J
• Nick’s House of Pizza Restaurant- 1082 A Sunset Blvd – 803-794-9240
• DeLuccas 1720 Sunset Blvd. – 803- 926-5255
• Ariana’s Greek Restaurant – 1720 Sunset Blvd. – (803) 796-4430
• Lizard’s Thicket – 2234 Sunset Blvd. 803 – 794-0923
• Always Original Bakery – 501 Meeting St. – (803) 977-0034
• Chick-fil-A -2299 Augusta Rd. – (803) 939-1600
• Rush’s 2332 Sunset Blvd. – (803) 796-5034
• Love A Cup Bakery –  2213 Augusta Rd. – (803) 828-3773