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Hop with Pop is a progressive dining experience that takes you on a culinary tour of downtown Columbia aboard The COMET’s Soda Cap Connector. Guests will visit four local restaurants, enjoying a curated tasting menu paired with cocktails at each stop. This unique evening highlights the best of Columbia’s food scene while promoting fun, safe, and reliable public transit.

10/28/2025 to 10/29/2025
When: October 28, 2025 or October 29, 205
6:15 PM
Where: South Carolina State Museum
301 Gervais Street
Columbia, South Carolina  29201
United States
Contact: Andrew Gergley
andrew@scrla.org
8037660183


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From October 28-29, guests will travel together by bus to four restaurants along the Soda Cap Connector route, enjoying a specially curated tasting menu paired with cocktails at each stop. From appetizers to dessert, each course highlights the very best of Columbia’s dining scene.

 

Check-In: 

  • Location: South Carolina State Museum parking lot 

  • Check-In: 6:15 PM – guests receive wristbands, lanyards, and event program

  • Bus Departure: 6:30 PM sharp

 

Schedule:

  • 6:40 – 7:10 PM: Steel Hands Brewing Vista – Small bite + cocktail pairing

  • 7:25 – 7:55 PM: Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Appetizer + cocktail pairing

  • 8:10 – 8:55 PM: Hanabi Hibachi & Sushi – Entrée + sake pairing

  • 9:00 – 9:30 PM: The Robinson Room – Dessert + dessert cocktail pairing

  • 9:45 PM: Return to the State Museum

 

Tickets:

  • $120 per person

  • Includes transportation, four-course tasting menu, cocktail pairings, and gratuity  


FAQs:

Where do I park?
Guests should park at the South Carolina State Museum. Parking is free for event attendees.

What time should I arrive?
Please arrive by 6:15 PM for check-in. The bus departs promptly at 6:30 PM and cannot wait for late arrivals.

Can I join late?
No. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated once the bus departs.

What is included in my ticket?
Your ticket covers transportation on the Soda Cap Connector, a four-course tasting menu (small bite, appetizer, entrée, dessert), cocktail/beverage pairings, and gratuity.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?
Restaurants will make reasonable accommodations when possible. Please note any dietary needs when registering.

Is there an age requirement?
Yes. This is a 21+ event.

How long does the event last?
The full experience runs from approximately 6:30 PM – 9:45 PM.

Will tickets be available at the door?
No. This is a ticketed, pre-registered event only.

Is tipping included?
Yes, gratuity is included in the ticket price.

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