Lula Drake Wine Parlour
Wine bar · Downtown ·
Wine bar with creative small plates, extensive wine list, and cozy vibe
Wine bar with creative small plates, extensive wine list, and cozy vibe
"Though progressive dinners are a common dining method on the 1600 block of Main Street, it is worth dedicating an entire evening to Lula Drake. This winner of the 2024 James Beard Outstanding Wine goes beyond a great bottle selection. The wine menu is pure entertainment, making even the most novice sipper confident in their selection. As for food, there are no bad choices, but if you skip the cacio e pepe with jamon, you’ll be making a mistake. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations, so show up early or be prepared to wait." - Helen Harrison
"I noted that Lula Drake Wine Parlour of Columbia, South Carolina won the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program award, prevailing over The Morris in San Francisco." - Paolo Bicchieri
"A downtown wine bar nominated for a James Beard Award in the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program category; it will represent the city at the Petals and Picnics event on Saturday, April 27 as part of the weeklong culinary celebration." - Erin Perkins
"Main Street wine bar Lula Drake, under the direction of sommelier and owner Tim Gardner, has quietly added spirits and fortified sips. He designed the curatives menu to be enjoyed before or after wine, composed of classic cocktails, spritzes, vermouth, and a list of vintage D’Oliveira madeira. Small plates are meant to complement drinking, like a house cacio e pepe made with ricotta gnudi and topped with sliced Iberico." - Stephanie Burnette
"The cacio e pepe topped with jamon paired with a little Chasselas picked by owner and sommelier Tim Gardner made for a standout wine-bar bite." - Eater Staff