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Learn about the best gay-friendly bars, clubs, restaurants, and cafes—along with Pride events—in Columbia, South Carolina's capital city.

By Caleb Bozard Nov 21, When he can, he stays late to watch the drag shows and the younger crowds they bring. The 74 year old is the president of The Capital Club and one of its founding members.

“The bartender was awesome. They told me to come back for Karaoke or a drag show to get a feel for ” more. 2. Capital Club. “She a local dive. Drag show on fridays. Good drinks in the middle of the Vista.” more.

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Learn about the best gay-friendly bars, clubs, restaurants, and cafes—along with Pride events—in Columbia, South Carolina's capital city.

For a relatively small city in the conservative state of South Carolina, Columbia has a surprisingly fervent gay nightlife scene. While Columbia isn't a gay mecca, it does rank among the more welcoming destinations in the state, and the city hosts the annual South Carolina Gay Pride celebration. Visitors can enjoy some gay-friendly places to drink, dine, and catch live music in this friendly city and hub of South Carolina politics and education.