Steel Hands Brewing
Brewery
4.6 (810 on Google)
About Steel Hands Brewing
Steel Hands Brewing is a brewery, brewpub and restaurant in Cayce, South Carolina, just outside downtown Columbia. It opened in 2018 on a 4-acre site. The brewery says it is the third largest production brewery in the Midlands.
The name comes from the neighborhood. The brewery sits across from CMC Steel, a large rebar plant, and the logo is rebar. The taproom is 2,500 square feet, with outdoor gathering space beside it.
Core beers include Tropical IPA, Foreman Golden Ale and Coffee Lager. There is also a Pecan Brown Ale made with South Carolina pecans. Flights are offered on Fridays, and the beer goes out to local retailers in six-packs.
The kitchen is open Thursday to Sunday, with brunch on Sundays. The brewery is family friendly, with a kids meal and high chairs. Live music plays on the outdoor stage Thursday through Sunday.
From Steel Hands Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 30, 2026.
Been here? Write the first Brewery.fyi review.
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Map
Questions people ask
Does Steel Hands Brewing serve food?
Yes. The taproom and kitchen are open for full service Thursday to Sunday, with brunch on Sundays from 10am to 2pm. Tuesday is beverages only, and Wednesday brings guest food trucks.
Is Steel Hands Brewing family friendly?
Yes. There is a kids meal, high chairs, changing tables in the restrooms and an outdoor area with room to run and play.
Is there live music?
Yes. Live music plays every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the outdoor stage. Guests spread out on the lawn with chairs and blankets.
Does Steel Hands Brewing offer tours or flights?
Tours are available, and the website has a tour information page. Flights are offered on Fridays, built from any beer on tap.
Which breweries are close by?
Savage Craft Ale Works and Weco Bottle and Biergarten in West Columbia are both 1.9 miles away. Twisted Spur Brewing in Columbia is 2.5 miles away, and so is Steel Hands Vista Distilling and Brewing.
Answers come from Steel Hands Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 30, 2026.
Breweries near Steel Hands Brewing
Before you visit Steel Hands
Expect a big taproom with a restaurant, an outdoor stage and lawn space. Seating is first come, first served. Tables can be reserved for events through the form on the website.
Check steelhandsbrewing.com before you go for the tap list, the events calendar and the current menu. Tuesday is drinks only, and Wednesday brings guest food trucks.
Savage Craft Ale Works and Weco Bottle and Biergarten are both 1.9 miles away. Twisted Spur Brewing is 2.5 miles away, so a second stop is easy.