The Best Columbia Bars and Restaurants for Socially Distanced Patio Dining
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Kasey Carlson
Assistant Editor
Not quite ready to dine in at a restaurant yet but still looking to get out of the house? On a nice Missouri day, these Columbia spots are perfect for patio drinking and dining. Things are changing quickly amid COVID-19, so check in with your restaurant of choice for the latest updates. Don't see your favorite outdoor digs? Shoot us an email at editor@feastmagazine.com.
44 Stone Public House
44 Stone Public House's patio is the perfect spot for lunch, dinner or just a socially-distanced brew. This English- and Irish-inspired pub has a mix of local, regional and international brews on tap, so you can decide to sip on whenever fits your mood. Tables are first come, first serve, and the restaurant will turn away excess customers to properly social distance.
44 Stone Public House, 3910 Peachtree Drive, Columbia, Missouri, 573.443.2726, 44stonepub.com
Addison's
Addison's is working with local and state departments to follow all health and safety guidelines. At its southside location, the patio is open for dine-in customers, where they are properly social distancing tables, so you can enjoy your nachos bianco with no stress.
Addison’s South, 4005 Frontgate Drive, Columbia, Missouri, facebook.com/addisonssouth
Coley's American Bistro
Coley's American Bistro is serving lunch and dinner on its outdoor patio. Partially shaded during the afternoon and fully shaded by dinner time, this socially-distanced patio will keep you safe from the sun while you enjoy some of the restaurant's American dishes.
Coley's American Bistro, 15 S. Sixth St., Columbia, Missouri, 573.442.8887, coleysamericanbistro.com
Günter Hans European Pub & Café
To find the patio at Günter Hans, you have to venture inside; you can't find this stunning twinkle-light lit patio from the street. It is perfect for enjoying a cold liter of beer on a summer day or curling up with a mug of mulled wine in the fall. Make sure to pair the experience with a pretzel to pretend you're on a European excursion. Tables are arranged for proper social distancing, and table service has been added as to not create crowding near the bar.
Günter Hans European Pub & Café, 7 Hitt St., Columbia, Missouri, 573.256.1205, gunterhans.com
The Heidelberg
If you are lucky enough to grab a patio table during The Heidelberg's popular happy hour, you know you are in for a good afternoon. Enjoy views of Ninth Street and Mizzou's red brick side of campus while enjoying a beer, sandwich or one of the Berg's many appetizers. The Heidelberg is following all local guidelines, and the restaurant asks customers to practice social distancing at all times.
The Heidelberg, 410 S. Ninth St., Columbia, Missouri, 573.449.6927, theheidelberg.com
Hoss’s Market
Hoss's Market offers a small patio with socially-distanced tables, perfect for enjoying one of the shop's signature sandwiches. Lined with flowers and dotted with umbrellas, this patio will help you feel relaxed any day of the week.
Hoss’s Market, 1010A Club Village Drive, Columbia, Missouri, 573.815.9711, hosssmarket.com
International Tap House
Adjacent to Mizzou's campus, International Tap House, nicknamed ITAP, has the perfect patio for sipping, studying or socializing. With 59 beer taps and hundreds of beer by the can and bottle, you are practically guaranteed to find a beer that you can enjoy. ITAP claims it has twenty different seating options currently, all of which are safely socially distanced.
International Tap House, 308 9th St., Columbia, Missouri, 573.443.1401, internationaltaphouse.com
The Roof
Located at the top of the Broadway Hotel, the views alone are enough of a reason to include The Roof on this list, but the selection of food and drink takes the bar to another level. Sip on cocktails like the Breakfast in Bed, made with gin, lemon, raspberry and soda, or check out the rotating beer taps to find a local brew to enjoy.
The Roof, 1111 E Broadway, Columbia, Missouri, 573.875.7000, thebroadwaycolumbia.com
Shakespeare's Pizza
Whether you head to the downtown, south or west location, Shakespeare's has a patio for you to enjoy your pizza and beer. On Ninth Street, enjoy people watching while enjoying your slice, no matter what time of the day. The bar also offers a number of affordable beers and cocktails; come by for the bar's happy hour for an even better deal.
Shakespeare’s Pizza, multiple locations, shakespeares.com
Sophia's
Sophia's patio is open for socially-distanced dining, so you can pretend you are eating on an Italian piazza instead of just the south side of Columbia. Make sure to pair the experience with a bottle of wine to mimic a vacation setting.
Sophia's, 3915 S. Providence Road, Columbia, Missouri, 573.874.8009, sophiascomo.com
Kasey Carlson
Assistant Editor
Kasey Carlson is the assistant editor of Feast Magazine. She loves to cook, pet dogs and get lost in recipe and bad DIY videos online.
