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Overall Total Score
3.4 out of 5
Good | 9171 reviews

What User likes about The Whig:
So I had saw reviews on this place. And decided to go there for my bday. When we walked it. Didnt know what to expect. It was self seating. After about 5 min or so. A waiter came over. Told us when we were ready to order to come to the bar. I guess she could tell we were first timers there. They have a big variety of drinks .just not non alcoholic.. the menu was basic. Mostly sandwiches. We talked about it for a litt... View all feedback.

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HeyRestaurants
3.1 ★ from 7524 reviews
Dan
26.10.2023 - 15:55

The Whig is a fantastic little dive bar and far better than Columbia deserves. If you treat it right and pet it correctly it will reciprocate, often...

Jessica
26.10.2023 - 15:55

It's now one of my favorite spots in Columbia and I have no idea why it took my husband and I so long until we finally tried it. So many wasted years!...

Siji
26.10.2023 - 15:55

Pretty sure this bar is a front and they're trying to drill to the center of the earth for some nefarious purpose but other than that the bar is...

Matt
26.10.2023 - 15:55

I still dream about this place even though I moved to Los Angeles and now New Orleans. What a gem

Leah
26.10.2023 - 15:55

Gravy fries and seasonal beers... so good, we go there all the time! just wish smokers didn't hang out so close to the entrance.

Sirved
4.6 ★ from 5 reviews
M
24.11.2023 - 15:33

Wow, what a great dive bar! Right across the street from the Capital tucked in a basement. The lighting reminded me of the haunted house in Disney, lol. I'm try...

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M
24.11.2023 - 15:33

A real dark and cozy place. It felt like the atmosphere of a 1940's speak easy, updated to our time but no bands were a playing. Great place for a couple or a v...

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M
24.11.2023 - 15:33

Food is extremely good. It is all bar food not lots of options. The Whig tends to be older crowd.

M
24.11.2023 - 15:33

My favorite dive bar in the city. You can get a pint of local beer here cheaper than you can get it at the brewery that makes it. The food is awesome- my favori...

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So I had saw reviews on this place. And decided to go there for my bday. When we walked it. Didnt know what to expect. It was self seating. After about 5 min or...

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Menulist
4.3 ★ from 3 reviews

Reminded the joy of the whim. The food amazing, the drinks well poured, the people amazing! If you are in Colombia, ask someone, practical...

What? You go down a staircase into this small, dark, dingy but eclectic and energized bar that with all kinds of nic nacs....

The Whig is a rather brilliant place of history. Your kitchen is open late and the staff is welcoming and attentive. Now it's all like me...

Facebook
4.6 ★ from 182 reviews
Google
4.7 ★ from 1140 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 59 reviews
Yelp
4.5 ★ from 252 reviews
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