Best Five Points Bar: Jakes on Devine

JAKE’S ON DEVINE is a Five Points staple for students, Columbia natives, dog lovers and others. This unique bar offers a community within the district. While the crowd varies depending on the day, students take over during the school year, especially on Wednesdays.

“I have no idea where ‘Wednesday Night Jake’s’ stems from, but it’s a tradition that you can ask any USC student about. On Wednesday night, everyone’s going to Jake’s,” Abrianna Reaves, a fourth-year student at USC said. “It’s worth it to wait in line because sometimes it goes to the end of the street.”

They offer live music, late-night food and over 30 craft beers for energetic Five Points bar-goers. Create core memories with live music on the deck or play trivia on Tuesdays. The atmosphere and community are unmatched at Jake’s.

“It’s very versatile because you can have a lot of fun with your friends when it’s a big event like game day or the Santa Bar Crawl,” Reaves said. “But there’s also nights like trivia nights where it’s a little slower or more intimate and you can have fun with a smaller group of friends.”

Jake’s is also known for its “Yappy Hour” and is the most dog-friendly bar in Five Points. Dog owners can register their dog ahead of time and get a signature Jake’s bandana for their dog to rock all over Columbia. Yappy Hour is on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They even offer an annual Halloween Dog Costume Competition, where all proceeds go to local animal shelters.

Next time you’re in the mood for a fun night on the town, check out Jake’s on Devine to see for yourself why it was voted the Best Five Points Bar for Best of Carolina 2025.