Booches
downtown, Columbia
Bar in Columbia, United States
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Price
$10–20per person
Why go
Booches is the right Columbia pick for a casual downtown date when ease matters more than polish. It works better as a familiar, low-pressure stop than as a formal dinner destination; cross-shop Barred Owl Butcher & Table for a more food-led plan or Logboat Brewing Company when drinks are the priority.
About Booches
For a low-pressure plan in Columbia, Booches is best treated as a casual option rather than a heavily researched destination. The details are simple: casual dress, hours from 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday, and closure on Sunday.
The right expectation matters. No cuisine type, chef profile, awards, menu format, pricing, reservation process, or service details are available, so the safest read is practical: choose it when the schedule and casual dress code fit, and confirm any menu or service needs directly before going.
Use it for an easy Columbia stop, not a high-stakes dinner
The strongest confirmed case for Booches is its direct weekly schedule. It is open 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday, which can make planning simpler on those days. It is closed Sunday, so it should not be treated as a seven-night fallback.
Because no formal cuisine type, chef profile, or awards are available, do not build the night around a documented culinary credential. If you are comparing other options, Barred Owl Butcher & Table, Broadway Brewery, Logboat Brewing Company, Cafe Berlin, or CC's City Broiler may be worth checking based on the kind of outing you want.
Know Before You Go
- Good for: casual plans in Columbia, especially Monday through Saturday before 10 PM.
- Less ideal for: Sunday plans, or diners who need details on cuisine, pricing, reservations, menu format, or special services before choosing.
- Dress code: casual.
- Plan B: compare with Cafe Berlin, CC's City Broiler, Broadway Brewery, Logboat Brewing Company, or Barred Owl Butcher & Table depending on the night you want.
Planning details
- Location
- 110 S 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201
- Website
- booches1884.com
- Phone
- +1 573 874 9519
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Booches presents itself without pretense: a scuffed exterior, low-wattage signage and an interior that reads as deliberately unchanged. It operates like a classic American tavern: a pool hall and burger counter that anchors downtown Columbia’s social life and resists the city’s shifts toward trend-driven concepts. The tone is conversational and unvarnished, where provenance is local in the oldest sense and the room’s character is earned by longevity rather than renovation. Regulars and newcomers alike feel the gravity of a place that functions as a baseline for the city’s bar culture.
Best For
Booches is best for informal nights when the goal is familiarity rather than flair. The tavern format and pool-hall setting make it a natural spot for after-work stops and casual meetups with friends who favor straightforward food and a bar-forward atmosphere. It suits local-oriented outings where conversation and the room’s worn-in personality matter more than cocktails or a seasonal menu. If you’re looking for a piece of Columbia’s longstanding social fabric, Booches is where the city’s more unpretentious evenings happen.
Ordering Tips
The menu at Booches favors simplicity and continuity: the burger counter is a clear focal point and the tavern emphasizes plainspoken, provenance-driven food. Expect uncomplicated plates that reflect the tavern’s enduring approach rather than seasonal reinvention. Service and format lean toward the efficient and unadorned rather than theatrical presentation. Approach Booches with modest expectations for frills and an appreciation for the establishment’s role as a neighborhood anchor: prioritize the basics the bar is known for and let the room’s character be the main attraction.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, no-frills atmosphere with pool tables, frequented by college students and locals.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Dive Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by 10pm
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 110 S 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Broadway Brewery, Notable alternative
- Cafe Berlin, Notable alternative
- Barred Owl Butcher & Table, Notable alternative
- Logboat Brewing Company, Notable alternative
- CC's City Broiler, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Booches compares in Columbia
Booches is the easiest recommendation when the plan should stay casual and central. Compared with Barred Owl Butcher & Table, it reads less like a planned dinner and more like a flexible downtown stop. Pick Barred Owl when the meal itself needs to carry the night; pick Booches when the point is a relaxed two-person outing.
Against Broadway Brewery and Logboat Brewing Company, the decision is about format. If the group is choosing around beer, those two are the cleaner fit. If the plan is a simple Columbia night without making the drinks program the headline, Booches is easier to slot in.
Cafe Berlin is the better alternative when the mood is more daytime-casual, while CC's City Broiler makes more sense for a conventional dinner setup. Booches sits between those choices: lower ceremony than CC's, less specific than the brewery options, and useful when convenience is the deciding factor.
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Compare Booches
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Booches | Columbia | No published awards |
| Broadway Brewery | Columbia | No published awards |
| Cafe Berlin | Columbia | No published awards |
| Barred Owl Butcher & Table | Columbia | No published awards |
| Logboat Brewing Company | Columbia | No published awards |
| CC's City Broiler | Columbia | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Booches?
Cuisine, menu details, ratings, awards, or specific dishes are not available, so it is best to judge Booches as a casual Columbia option and confirm current food details directly before going. If you want to compare other choices, Barred Owl Butcher & Table is another option to check.
Is Booches open late?
Booches is open until 10 PM Monday through Saturday. It is closed Sunday, so it is not a seven-night fallback. If your plans depend on timing, confirm current hours before heading out.
What's the best time to go to Booches?
The hours are 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. No crowd patterns or peak-time guidance are available, so choose a time that fits that schedule and confirm details directly if timing is important.
Does Booches have happy hour deals?
Do not count on deals unless you confirm them directly with Booches. Broadway Brewery or Logboat Brewing Company are other venues you may want to check when comparing plans.
Is Booches good for a date?
Booches can fit a casual date in Columbia if the basics match your plan: casual dress and hours from 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday. It is less suited to a plan that requires cuisine, pricing, reservation, or special-occasion details in advance. CC's City Broiler is another option to compare.
