Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTin Roof
Columbia, SC
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
Research completed 2026-09-08 · Based on current public sources
Editor: Micah Rousey
Review methodology and evidence standardsThe editorial take
Tin Roof builds a cocktail program around margaritas, with eight specialty drinks including the Roof-Rita and a Grand Cadillac, and backs it with daily deals like $4 House Margaritas on Tuesdays. Beer runs from $5 domestics to $7 drafts, and wines come in 250ml bottles. Happy hour anchors the value play.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Roof-Rita ($9): El Jimador Blanco, Triple Sec, agave, sour mix, lime. For a step up, the Grand Cadillac ($12) uses Don Julio Reposado and Grand Marnier. If beer is the aim, the rotating draft list holds Tin Roof Light Lager at $6.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like a margarita-forward cocktail list with frequent specials. The happy hour pricing on well and call spirits, plus a rotating draft selection, suits those after straightforward value.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails range $9–$12; drafts $6–$7; 250ml wines $6–$7. Happy hour brings select call spirits to $5.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu emphasizes margaritas with named variations, and the Grand Cadillac shows a premium bent. The 250ml wine format, with bottles at $6–$7, is an unusual grab-and-go option.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Eight specialty cocktails, led by a margarita series from the $9 Roof-Rita to the $12 Grand Cadillac. Daily specials like $4 House Margaritas on Taco Tuesday and $8 Mimosa Pitchers on weekends broaden the appeal.
Menu strengths
- — A dedicated margarita lineup with variations from light (Berry Light) to spirited (Grand Cadillac).
- — Frequent deals: $4 House Margaritas on Taco Tuesday, $8 Mimosa Pitchers on weekends, and happy hour shots.
Standout selections
- — Roof-Rita — El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, agave, sour mix, lime, $9.
- — Grand Cadillac Margarita — Don Julio Reposado and Grand Marnier, $12.
Pricing: Specialty cocktails $9–$12; happy hour $4 specialty shots.
Spirits
Well and call spirits are priced for volume, with happy hour bringing well liquor to $3 and select calls like Jack Daniel's, Tito's, Jameson, Espolon, and Captain Morgan to $5. Daily specials reinforce the value bent.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour $3 well liquor and $5 select call spirits across whiskey, vodka, tequila, and rum.
- — Promotional daily specials on spirits, such as $5 Espolon Tequila on Tuesdays.
Standout selections
- — Espolon Blanco Tequila — $5 select call during happy hour.
Pricing: Well liquor $3 during happy hour; select call $5.
Wine
A compact wine list in 250ml bottles: Archer Roose Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, and Bubbly Rosé at $7, plus Champagne at $6. The format suits single-glass service without committing to a full bottle.
Menu strengths
- — All wines served in 250ml bottles, offering a full glass's worth.
- — Champagne priced lower than the other wines at $6.
Standout selections
- — Archer Roose Bubbly Rosé — 250ml sparkling rosé, $7.
Pricing: 250ml bottles $6–$7.
Beer
A broad selection of domestic and imported bottles, plus rotating drafts, with regular specials: $3 PBR on Fridays and Saturdays, $3 domestic drafts on Sundays, and $4 Corona/Modelo on Taco Tuesday.
Menu strengths
- — Rotating draft list adds variety beyond standard bottles and cans.
- — Frequent beer specials, including $3 happy hour domestics.
Standout selections
- — Galaxy Banger IPA — draft, $7.; Tin Roof Light Lager — draft, $6.
Pricing: Domestic bottles/cans $5–$6; drafts $6–$7; happy hour domestic $3.
Nonalcoholic
It provides a single option for those abstaining from alcohol.; A non-alcoholic beer is available at a reasonable $4 price point.
Menu strengths
- — A non-alcoholic beer is available at a reasonable $4 price point.
Standout selections
- — Michelob Ultra Zero — 4 — Non-alcoholic beer
Pricing: $4 per bottle/can.
About this review
Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.
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