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American Barrel is an intimate craft cocktail lounge in Columbia’s Town Square—screen-free, vintage-inspired, and built for connection. With over 150 curated spirits and a rotating menu of classic and original cocktails, it’s the perfect place to sip, linger, and unwind. Come for the drinks, stay for the atmosphere—and a few bites worth lingering over.

Outline illustration of a champagne bottle, overhead view.

Join us for a pour and a pause

Reserve your spot—
groups welcome, good company encouraged.

A group of four people gathered around a dining table, enjoying drinks and conversation in a vintage-style setting.

Host your next gathering with us

From birthdays to private celebrations,
our lounge is made for memorable nights.

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Upcoming at American Barrel

Happy Hour, live music, cigar nights,
cocktail classes, and more.

Location

118 W 7th Street
Columbia, Tenn. 38401

Hours

Thursday
11am-9pm

Friday & Saturday
11am–11pm

Contact

(931) 223-5558
americanbarrel118@gmail.com

 

  • “elevates this charming town with small plates and craft cocktails done right… we will make American Barrel a priority stop!”

    — Terri D.
    Yelp Reviewer

  • “Went for date night! Columbia needed this place!!! Love the way they decorated this place… drinks were on point. Great bartenders!”

    — Chelsea S.
    Yelp Reviewer

  • “Great little bar with a speak‑easy atmosphere. The staff is amazing and the drinks are sublime—definitely a return‑to spot!!!”

    — Brent C.
    Yelp Reviewer

  • “It’s such a cute place for a date night or to grab some drinks and appetizers before walking around the square!!”

    — Angela M.
    Yelp Reviewer

  • “Such a cool place with 1920s speakeasy vibes. Great staff and drinks.”

    — Anonymous reviewer
    Checkle.com

  • “Great service unique options.”

    — Anonymous reviewer
    Checkle.com

  • “I absolutely love this little spot. For someone with sensory sensitivities, it’s perfect—low lighting and soft music create a calm, relaxing atmosphere.”

    Meghan P.
    Yelp Reviewer

  • “If you’re trying to impress someone this is definitely the spot for a first date! It’s such a cute place for a date night or to grab some drinks and appetizers before walking around the square!!”

    Kayla S.
    Yelp Reviewer

American Barrel Interior
A plate with cooked beef steak garnished with herbs in the foreground, and a wooden cutting board with a sliced loaf of bread in the background on a wooden table.
A cocktail glass with a lemon twist on a black napkin on a table in a dimly lit lounge or bar setting.
A man behind a bar holding a red cocktail glass in front of a menu and a gold ornament, with shelves of bottles in the background.
A table set with various dishes including bread, chips, a salad, and appetizers in a restaurant with drinking glasses and a water pitcher in the background.
A bartender pouring liquid into a glass with ice, rimmed with chili powder, on a bar counter.
Two people clinking glasses of colorful cocktails garnished with fruit slices and chili powder.
A glass of amber-colored cocktail with a lemon slice and cherry garnish, placed on a napkin on a reflective dark table. Blurred drink in the background with a large ice cube, lemon wedge, and cherry, along with potted plants and glass bottles in the
Two scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate syrup in a white bowl on a wooden table.
A bartender pours a pink cocktail from a cocktail shaker into a coupe glass, with a blurred bar background.
A bowl of fresh guacamole, served on a wooden table, accompanied by tortilla chips on newspaper.
A white cup of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream on a saucer with sugar cubes and a teaspoon, sitting on a wooden table in a cozy cafe.
Slice of lemon cheesecake garnished with a raspberry, lemon slice, whipped cream, and a cookie on a black plate.
A cocktail in a coupe glass with a frothy top dusted with cocoa powder, placed on a wooden surface next to whipped cream topped with chocolate shavings.
Hands holding two cocktails, one red with dried orange slice and the other creamy with a raspberry garnish, against a blurred dark background.