St. Andrews

suburban west · 29210

St. Andrews is the suburban west side that does not bother performing for downtown. Strip malls along St. Andrews Road, apartment complexes off Bush River, and a population that genuinely reflects Columbia's demographics rather than a curated subset. Dates here happen at Yard House, the Harbison AMC, or whichever new ramen spot just opened in a converted Bojangles. Nobody is trying to impress anyone with the venue, which paradoxically lowers the stakes and raises the hit rate. The catch: zero walkability, so the night ends when somebody decides to drive home. Honest, unpretentious, and a sleeper pick for a first date that actually goes well.

12,528

singles 22–50

48%

male

$29,994

median income

$1,117

median rent

The data

St. Andrews by the numbers

St. Andrews is roughly balanced, about 48% men to 52% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in St. Andrews is about $30,000.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
South Carolina doesn’t register by party; by the 2024 presidential vote Richland County leaned strongly Democratic, about 66% Harris to 32% Trump (the Lexington County half of the metro leans Republican).
● Modeled · South Carolina Election Commission certified canvass, Nov 2024
The median renter in St. Andrews pays about $1,120 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 12,500 St. Andrews residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

18 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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18 spots across St. Andrews

St. Andrews
Activity
Dave & Buster's Columbia
Video arcade★ 4.2 · 7,333
Wheelchair access
Find it
100 Columbiana Cir Ste 5, Columbia, SC 29212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 7,333 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Dave & Buster's Columbia.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 12 AM
Tue10 AM to 12 AM
Wed10 AM to 12 AM
Thu10 AM to 12 AM
Fri10 AM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
St. Andrews
Activity
Escape Plan Columbia - Escape Room
Escape room center★ 4.9 · 2,855
Wheelchair access
Find it
151 Riverchase Way b, Lexington, SC 29072
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 2,855 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Escape Plan Columbia - Escape Room.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue9:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed9:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu9:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri9:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Sat9:30 AM to 11:30 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
St. Andrews
Drinks
The British Bulldog Pub
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 2,123
St. Andrews
Dining
Zorba's Greek Restaurant
Greek restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,704
St. Andrews
Dining
929 Kitchen & Bar
Korean restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,500
St. Andrews
Dining
Tokyo Buffet
Restaurant$$$$★ 3.7 · 957
St. Andrews
Dining
Golden Bay Seafood Restaurant
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 936
St. Andrews
Activity
AMF Seven Oaks Lanes
Bowling alley★ 4.1 · 872
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1732 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 872 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at AMF Seven Oaks Lanes.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 10:30 PM
Tue4:30 to 10:30 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4:30 to 10:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 5 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
St. Andrews
Dining
Thailand Restaurant
Thai restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 580
St. Andrews
Drinks
Hemingway's
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 518
St. Andrews
Dining
Calabash Caribbean Grill - St. Andrews
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 515
St. Andrews
Cafés
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.7 · 459
St. Andrews
Drinks
The Cock N' Bull Pub
Pub$$$$★ 4.6 · 424
St. Andrews
Cafés
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.3 · 362
St. Andrews
Cafés
Tres Leches Bakery and Cafe
Cafe$$$$★ 4.5 · 288
St. Andrews
Cafés
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.4 · 194
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
252 Harbison Blvd Ste M, Columbia, SC 29212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 194 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 7 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
St. Andrews
Cafés
Kumo Kumo Dessert Cafe
Ice cream shop$$$$★ 4.9 · 69
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
275 Park Terrace Dr #800, Columbia, SC 29212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kumo Kumo Dessert Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
St. Andrews
Activity
Puttin Around Indoor Mini Golf
Miniature golf course★ 4.8 · 38
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
326 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Puttin Around Indoor Mini Golf.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu3 to 9 PM
FriClosed
SatClosed
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps

St. Andrews

St. Andrews by the numbers

Local date spots

Dave & Buster's Columbia

Escape Plan Columbia - Escape Room

The British Bulldog Pub

Zorba's Greek Restaurant

929 Kitchen & Bar

Tokyo Buffet

Golden Bay Seafood Restaurant

AMF Seven Oaks Lanes

Thailand Restaurant

Hemingway's

Calabash Caribbean Grill - St. Andrews

Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

The Cock N' Bull Pub

Starbucks Coffee Company

Tres Leches Bakery and Cafe

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

Kumo Kumo Dessert Cafe

Puttin Around Indoor Mini Golf

Reach St. Andrews singles right where they plan dates.