Lula Drake Wine Parlour
Wine bar · Downtown
1635 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Highlights
James Beard award winner with organic wines & exquisite cuisine
James Beard award winner with organic wines & exquisite cuisine
"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
"Lula Drake Wine Parlour, opened by Tim Gardner in 2016, recently won the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program. The bar is renowned in Columbia for its selection of esoteric wines, creative menu, and warm hospitality in a vintage setting." - 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 at Lula Drake wine bar in Columbia with a little Chasselas picked by owner and som Tim Gardner." - Eater Staff
Columbia’s intimate wine parlour earned national stature with a 2024 James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program. Expect esoteric bottles, thoughtful pairings, and a small menu that regulars swear by. Featured by Eater Carolinas and praised by local critics.
