Nice and relaxing atmosphere with a lounge feel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The…read morelocation and "secrecy" is the best part.

Comfortable seating and very friendly staff. The atmosphere was very comfortable but also fun and…read morelively. The cocktails were nicely made and tasted great, and were honestly a good price for the quality that you get. I would come here again and recommend to a friend!

just a good experience. the owner will personally greet you and make sure everyone is satisfied to…read morethe fullest. great spot

First time going and it was good. Good place for keno. Chicken fingers and fries was good. Will go…read moreback.

Great place! The drinks were reasonably priced. Haven't tried the food yet, but looking forward!…read moreDef will be back soon! Great safe location too

Great service ! Great place to go and watch football or boxing matches and they have live bands !read more

The place is nice and has its own unique atmosphere. I wouldn't have known about it if a friend…read morehadn't invited me. Everything was good, but the steep, narrow stairway--along with holes in the wall and an unpleasant smell--was off-putting. Despite that, I might visit again.

You can easily miss this place but please don't. The door said established in 1977 but then the…read moremenu said 2012. The bartender Lydia assured me it's actually 2012. This is the same person that helped me last time I was in town and the only other time I've been here. She is super helpful and talks you through all the options. Came in at happy hour which is $3 off all drinks from 4:00 to 8:00 Monday thru Friday. I got a great well-made old fashioned for $7.63! Old school prices for the old school ambiance. It's a bit of a hike getting up the stairs to the place but it is worth it as you feel transported back in time. Well decorated with great music. Great place to chill and relax from the summer heat. Will definitely return next time I'm in town.

AVOID AVOID AVOID as if your life depended on it. I appreciate great customer service and am always…read moresure to tip very generously and review accordingly. When I search reviews on a business before going, I don't just accept them at face value, but rather, read them and determine if the reviewers are just entitled brats. lol Now that being said: here we go... ha ha This place was the worst experience I can recall with a business in nearly 50 years of life. It was very cold outside, and looking at the online pics looked like it was open-air seating only. So I called them to ensure there was also indoor seating at this cool looking bar. It was 8pm. The man reassured us there were indoor seating options. He then asked "are ya'll coming tonight?" I replied that we were. He then said "how long?" I then asked what time they closed. He replied at 10pm. A little perplexed, I let him know we were on the way. Red flag #1. I told my husband I didn't want to feel rushed out the door if they were trying to close early and didn't really get the vibe they wanted our business. He suggested we just give them a try anyway. When we pulled up, we noticed maybe 3 cars in the parking lot of this very big property. Red flag #2. As we entered the hotel, the gentleman asked us if we called about the bar. We said yes and he directed us to the entrance doors. The entrance was essentially the exit... to the outdoors. HAHA It was approx 40 degrees outside. As my husband and I looked a little perplexed, a female approached where we were standing, never even looked at us or acknowledged us in ANY way and said to the gentleman, "WHAT DO THEY WANT?" He informed her we were there for the bar. We asked where the indoor seating was. Y'ALL... this man took us back in the hotel lobby and pointed at the lobby area. You want us to eat a late dinner and have drinks at this cool looking bar, but in actuality we sit where patrons eat their continental breakfast and are served by someone who has all but said "why are you here?" What?? So... my husband and I said no thank you and went to Cowboy Town which is a very short drive away. Please go there instead. Great food and drinks with a super cool small town vibe, live music, and barrel racing most weekends. Maybe when the weather is warm and the pool is open, The View would be a cool establishment. But it needs to be seasonal only and absolutely closed the remainder of the year. Bless it. I do believe the reviews you see are mostly BS. Please pay very close attention to the details of them.

I wish I had stopped to snap a picture of our food but we dug in too fast. We had a beer, burger…read moreand grilled shrimp. The grilled shrimp was EXCELLENT, especially for the area. The burger was everything a burger should be. Service was friendly and timely for made it order food. They have a full menu of Chicken, burgers, shrimp, mushrooms, wings and more. We were super impressed and thankful we stopped. Open air to outside. Hours: Tues-Sat 2pm to 10pm currently.

LOVED this place. Had my cocktail NA. They were super accommodating and our server was extremely…read moreknowledgeable about the menu. Very clearly took pride in the food. Was told by my colleagues that the Parker house rolls and cinnamon butter was great. I had the summer salad (spring greens, cherries, strawberries, and a HUGE knot of burrata cheese, with an additional grilled salmon). This salad was incredible. Highly recommend! The table shared some deviled eggs. The pickled onions on the deviled eggs was so good. Everyone dipped their fries in the chili crisp oil and agreed it was one of the best flavor combos of the trip. Our server gave us an extra side of it and gave my friend a side of kimchi to add to his burger. Just great all around service and vibe. While the restaurant feels like the height of 2015-2020 design (let's road trip in our sprinter van to a shipping container cottage!), everything feels airy and good to be there

Later that Wednesday evening, as the restaurant settled into a softer, more intimate glow, we opted…read morefor the main dining room rather than the rooftop. The hostess was warm and efficient, seating us immediately. Our server approached with the quiet confidence of someone who knows her craft--she was direct, professional, and all business in the best possible way. Even as closing time drew near, she kept my glass refreshed without needing to be asked, a small but telling detail that spoke volumes about her attentiveness. The space itself strikes a pleasant semi-formal note--clean, polished, and respectful without veering into stuffy territory. Behind the bar, the bartender was meticulously wiping down every bottle, a quiet display of care that set a tone of genuine pride in the operation. We began with a dozen oysters: six raw and six char-grilled. The raw specimens were on the petite side for the price, yet delivered a clean, bright, and pleasantly saline flavor that let the oyster speak for itself. The char-grilled version arrived with a savory Parmesan crust that brought its own appealing character--rich, cheesy, and nicely caramelized in a way that felt unique rather than derivative. The crab dip, however, was a standout. Far superior to the often disappointing versions we've encountered elsewhere, this one tasted of genuine lump crab meat, folded into a properly cheesy, indulgent dip that avoided any unfortunate "buffalo" detours. Served with crisp crostini, each bite was balanced and deeply satisfying--an authentic crab dip done right. The Korean cheesesteak offered an excellent harmony of flavors: tender, well-seasoned meat beneath a luxurious blanket of melted cheese, punctuated by the bright, spicy kick of kimchi and the refreshing snap of pickles. It was delicious, though for the price, I wished for a more generous filling and a bit more heft to the sandwich overall. The mac & cheese arrived in a commendably generous portion, with a beautiful Parmesan crust on top. Visually appealing, the dish unfortunately fell a touch flat on the palate. The noodles were properly cooked and coated in a creamy sauce, yet it lacked the depth and seasoning one hopes for-- a pinch more salt and pepper would have elevated it considerably. The fish and chips presented a towering mound of fries that carried decent flavor but lacked the shattering crispness one craves. The real disappointment lay in the presentation of the fish: two fillets stacked atop one another, causing the steaming heat to turn the once-promising breading soggy and prone to sliding off. That said, the fish itself was excellent--flaky, moist, and delicately sweet with a lovely buttery quality. It was the unfortunate interaction between steam and crust that kept the dish from greatness. The roads were a little dense, so not necessarily my particular style, but I'm good. The butter that came with them was very unique to say the least. To drink, both beers arrived filled to the absolute brim and proved so enjoyable that I would gladly order them again without hesitation. Overall, the evening delivered solid, thoughtful plates in a well-run environment, with several bright spots that make a return visit tempting--particularly for those oysters and that excellent crab dip.

This place sucks. If you wear a one piece top they deem it as lingerie and won't let you in but I…read moresee girls with way more revealing clothes allowed in. They definitely pick and choose and is not worth the $20 door charge

I'd have to agree with the reviewer who labeled this place "a complete dump". I've visited this bar…read moreon more than one occasion & I truly have no idea how it's still up and running. After my first visit, I gave this venue the benefit of the doubt, thinking that maybe they'd just had a bad night or hadn't yet been able to weed out a shitty bartender or two. It happens... Nope. Every visit has been consistently disgusting. The bartenders are often inebriated & frequently dishonest with cash transactions, the service is lackluster at best and the atmosphere leaves *much* to be desired. If you're looking to have a good time in downtown Columbus, I'd strongly suggest taking your business elsewhere. There are many great places to get a drink & have a good time, but The Hooch isn't one of them.

This place is a 10 out of 10 if you are in Columbus Georgia anywhere near that area of Fort Benning…read moreplease visit this restaurant. Let's start with the people. Everyone is so nice. They are amazing from the owner to the servers. And now the food, the food taste so good. It was fresh and very fast. They were so responsive and were offered for critics. . And now the drinks they are fire I needed some content for my Instagram and I asked them. Hey can I film some videos? They were open to that and asked me what I needed to make it happen. Now the music no place can be that their playlist was so good that I kept dancing from the time I enter that place to the time I left.

Food is just too expensive to be underwhelming! Ordered a simple 6 piece and 10 piece lemon pepper…read morewings. The wings were 3x the normal shade. I hate to assume but it was giving days old reused grease. Absolutely, 0/10 on the wings. I'm only giving two stars for the friendly waitress that assisted me via the phone.

5 star review to offset the silly 2 star review below. ‍ Look, if you're ordering a Mint Julep,…read moreyou're essentially asking for a drink designed for people who hate bourbon but want to feel like they're trying bourbon. It's basically a boozy snow cone for people who can't handle the heat. Don't punish the bar just because your palate wasn't ready for that much sugar and mint! Great service and great decor and great conversation. Great local place.

Such a great place. No food here, just a great atmosphere. Nostalgic with a gangster flair. Awesome…read moredrinks, a little on the pricey side. See our YouTube channel Coolest Life.

Owners and staff are amazing. They always have great bands and cold drinks. It's a dive bar for…read moresure.

Ok dive bar. The good drink prices and the service is ok…read more If you prefer older women, this is a place you may like. The decor is perfect for the 80's and 90's tribute bands that play there often. Overall not a bad place, but not great.