Press
“After dinner, slip into Lula and stay awhile. Cheers to the carefully-curated wine menu, the small plates perfect for sharing and complementing the vino and to Lula Drake herself. She operated a hat shop out of the space in the 1900’s and was known for her wild hair and feisty nature.”
swaay
“At first, there is little that feels South Carolinian about this bar: an Iberico ham leg behind the counter waiting to be shaved for appetizers, which complement the heavily international wine list. It’s mostly biodynamic and organic and carefully curated; a particular stand-out is the small but intentional collection of Eastern European orange wines. Still, there are Southern touches, the most striking of which is a photo of Lula Drake, the 19th-century dame for whom this bar was named. The wood paneling is cozy, and there’s a sort of antique-inspired feel to the place. It’s the perfect place to duck into on a fall day and nibble on slivers of Iberico ham, its musty funk the perfect complement to a Brut Chenin Blanc.”
Food & Wine
“...the highlight of the trip. It really captures the charm that is Columbia. We sat with the owner as we sipped on organic, carefully curated wines and he explained the history of the place. We had some late night bites. The truffled pasta dish with crème fraîche, black pepper, and lemon zest was out of this world. Yum! I still think about that meal!”
Ashley Wilson - @beausandashley
Garden & Gun
“But most importantly, do not leave town without planning a trip to Lula Drake, a cozy wine bar rich in history. (It has a blue cheese tasting plate on the menu, too, if you’re into that kind of thing.)”
purewow.com
“Lula Drake is owned by Tim Gardner, an oenophile whose by-the-glass list shifts monthly, if not weekly. Inspired small plates include house-made pasta, gnudi, braised local meats, and a not-to-be-missed gourmet grilled cheese night on Wednesdays.”