Hunter-Gatherer Alehouse at 900 Main Street
Hunter-Gatherer Alehouse is a unique place where locals enjoy eating and drinking at their own pace, in the midst of downtown Columbia. This highly regarded brewery features our own handcrafted ales, as well as locally sourced entrees and pub fare.
We serve delicious food, craft beer, & handcrafted cocktails
What's On Tap
Check out our list of Hunter-Gatherer brews on draft downtown.
Lager No. 29 – 4.75% ABV
ESB – 5.25% ABV
Pale Ale – 4.75% ABV
Raspberry Sour 101 – 4% ABV
Barrel Aged Peach Sour – 6.5% ABV
Barrel Aged Red Sour – 6.5% ABV
Starters
Southwest Black Bean Dip
$6
Avocado, lime sour cream, salsa, cheddar cheese and scallions served with tortilla chips.
Sausage Balls
$8
Sausage and cheese biscuits served with ESB beer mustard.
Hummus Plate
$10
Chef's choice of house made hummus, Mediterranean olives and vegetables served with toasted pita bread.
ESB Beer Cheese Spread
$10
Artisanal blend of cheeses with piquant peppadew peppers and ESB beer, served with toasted sliced baguette.
Salads
Greek
Large: $10, Small: $5
Onion, feta cheese, Mediterranean olives, smoked pepperoncinis, and cherry tomatoes with a housemade Greek dressing.
Goat Cheese Salad
$10
Roasted beets, artisanal goat cheese, housemade croutons and citrus vinaigrette.
Classic Ceasar
$10
Chopped romaine lettuce, housemade croutons, and shredded parmesan with a creamy Caesar dressing.
The Garden
Large: $8, Small: $4
Sliced cucumbers, radishes, julienned carrots and cherry tomatoes with your choice of buttermilk ranch, balsamic herb vinaigrette or citrus vinaigrette.
Entrees
Chef's Choice Cut Steak
Market Price
Daily offering of choice Angus beef with buerre rogue, house smoked bacon and cremini mushrooms served with roasted garlic and herb mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Shrimp and Grits
$19
Domestic wild-caught shrimp, house smoked bacon, roasted tomatoes, Congaree Milling Co. cheddar grits, and a white wine sauce.
HG Smoked Brisket Plate
$17
House smoked brisket served with Lusty Monk potato salad, stewed collard greens, pickles and HG's signature bbq sauce.
Low Country Muscle Boil
$14
PEI mussels, local corn, potatoes and sausage served in a pale ale broth.
Baked Mac and Cheese
$10
Classic comfort food topped with herbed bread crumbs and your choice of a small Greek or garden salad.
Sandwiches
H-G Signature Burger
$13
Certified Angus ground beef topped with ESB pimento cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, house smoked bacon, mustard and chive aioli on a brioche bun, served with hand-cut fries. (Parmesan-truffle fries +$1.50)
HG Gyro
$11
Choice of lamb, chicken, or cremini mushrooms and poblano peppers with lettuce, tomato, onion, feta cheese and your choice of tzatziki or basil pesto served with a small Greek salad.
Southwest Black Bean Burger
$11
Housemade black bean patty topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, lime sour cream and cheddar cheese, served with hand-cut fries (Parmesan-truffle fries +$1.50)
Specials
Dru's Creamy Wild Rice and Almond Soup
$8
with fresh herbs
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
$25
Sautéed lentils, tomato dill fumet, prosciutto cracklins, fennel fronds
Pansotti
$16
Local greens, ricotta and parmesan filling, sautéed mushrooms, SC pecans, sage burro, grated parmesan.