I attended thei old fashioned release party and had a great time doing so. There were definitely quite a few flaws in the event because you could tell that they were not prepared for the outcome that they reeceived. It took almost an hour for me to receive my first drink and they didn't deliver the drinks by table but instead by what type you order. My drink arrived about 20 minutes after everyone else's at my table. I got the Call a cab and it was delicious! We also ordered a few appetizer which were pretty decent. I would love to come back and check it out on a slower night in order to make up for the service that I received. read more

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I love buckeye bourbon house and I can't wait to go back!!! I kind of feel like it's a secret because like none of my friends have been and many people haven't heard of it before. In my experience it's been open seating... we usually order at the bar and sit there or order and play shuffleboard. I am very obsessed with table top shuffleboard and they have TWO here!!! So fun. I have not yet tried any food here before. My favorite drink is the golden rule. So tasty and cute too :) It's literally my favorite cocktail right now!! The drinks aren't cheap but they are well-made. Bartenders are all nice. At the bar they have TVs usually with sports on. I've never stayed at this hotel, but this has to be one of the best hotel bar I've ever seen. And it's rather separated from the rest of the hotel so it doesn't really feel like you're at the hotel bar. It's a little bit on the quieter side which is great for date night/hanging out with friends who wanna chat and drink the tastiest cocktails! read more

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10/10 the staff are always amazing and I enjoy the cocktail they create. Also, Butterfly is sooooo truly wonderful. read more

First experience visiting BBH. It's a cool spot, inside in an old bank. Their online menu did not match what was available - and even their in-person menu they were out of about half of the items we tried to order. It does not accommodate large groups well - we were a party of 6 and they did not have a table large enough for us so we pulled up an extra side table. Kind of awkward. The drinks were good and strong but I would not recommend coming here to eat. The food was mediocre at best. The service was sub par. In summary - come for the drinks, don't come hungry, sit at the bar. read more

If I could give a zero star I would! We had two diff servers both had no idea what they were doing. I hate to put this but I think drug testing should be done! None of bills were right, we did not even eat! Our drinks were not made right and servers both came back twice to see what we ordered and still was not made right. We asked for buffalo and we did not get buffalo. We were a party of 6 and they tried to put us on the couch to eat! They were nice enough to move us when we asked so one star I guess for moving us! The atmosphere was just horrible or could have just been the over experience. read more

Where do I start... Do not come here if you are coming for dinner unless you want overpriced & cold food and want to wait a long time to eat it. We came here for a birthday party for a group of 7 (with reservations) since the birthday girl loves bourbon. They have many speciality cocktails, beers, cider, and plenty of bourbon options. We asked for separate checks before ordering. The drinks are specialty made with garnishes, but it took 15-20 mins to make a cocktail.... they said it was a new drink and food menu but still. After waiting another 20 minutes, a couple dishes were cold and one was incorrect after waiting a long time. Our table had shrimp tacos, bourbon chicken, brisket, and pork sandwich. Nothing was impressive in taste. After getting a few more drinks from our table, we asked for our checks. The server gave us the bill to split up... we ended up just having one person pay the bill. Super disappointing and SLOW experience. The atmosphere is trendy and fun (inside of a hotel)... they have table shuffle board, chess, jenga, and other games. This is more of a late night bar for a drink, not for food or service. I wouldn't come here again for the time to make a drink. read more

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WOW what an awesome space! This bar is nestled in the corner of the Residence Inn, which was formerly Buckeye Federal Savings & Loan, and the building itself is something to behold. When you walk into the building, the bar area is on the left and has a short wall/door delineating itself from the rest of the hotel. When you look up at the high ceiling and windows, you'll understand why they wouldn't want to cover up such an amazing space! I really enjoyed that they had the history of the building and bank on the inside of their menu. The older I get, the more I like to nerd out on local history. I came here with a group of 5 for a happy hour, and was pleased to see that they offer many different seating spaces. Comfy chairs? Got it. Bar seating? Of course. High top tables for larger groups. Small tables for food too. Also, shuffleboard! We each ordered an assortment of small plates and drinks, and there is a happy hour menu with a mix of cocktails, wine, and food from $5-8. The old fashioned here is delicious and strong. I don't know much about bourbon, but as a casual drinker I was pleased with my choices. As far as the food, the bacon-wrapped meatballs here are REALLY tasty. I also had the shrimp tacos, which were a bit over priced for 2 tacos but delicious! I didn't want to ever stop eating them. I have read several reviews speaking about the service being less than desirable. Our experience was good - before 5pm it was rather empty and the bartender just assisted us with ordering food. Around 5pm another person must have started his shift, and he was very attentive and seemed to have the job of dedicated server. The quantity of patrons started to pick up as well. Everyone here was very friendly and accommodating! This is a great place to bring someone from out of town, or perhaps for a more intimate happy hour. Not really enough of a menu for a full dinner, but the perfect place to start or end your night out! If anything, come here for a cocktail and to check out the beautiful building! read more

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Buckeye Bourbon House was great. We stopped in for lunch and ended up getting just appetizers to share amongst our group. The food was great and for the location seemed very reasonable. We arrived right as they opened on a Saturday and the young man behind the bar did a great job helping with drink selections and provided excellent service. Overall a very enjoyable experience and we will definitely stop back in when we visit Columbus in the future. read more

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Slow service (understaffed). Up charge for luxardo cherries. (If you're a good bourbon bar you wouldn't have cheap cherries anyway.) and why don't you offer a bourbon flight? Wrong music for a bourbon bar. Sports on tv: are you as sports bar or a bourbon bar? read more

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Buckeye Bourbon House has so much potential but struggled to meet expectations. The restaurant is beautiful and cozy with great vibes. We were quickly greeted by a server and handed menus and water. We were informed that they were not serving 3 of their 10 signature cocktails. Not the end of the world, unless those were the three cocktails you wanted to try. I settled for their house old fashioned which was good, a tad sweet and an orange flavor. I was disappointed that they did not have bourbon flights. I expected more from a self-proclaimed bourbon bar. The menu is small, but we planned to order the burger and turkey blta. When we went to order, the waitress informed us that they were out of bacon. Bacon is on two of their four sandwiches on a small menu. A turkey blt without bacon is just a boring turkey sandwich. At this point, we were considering going somewhere else for dinner but we were on a tight timeline to catch a show. We decided to just order the burger and express that we were frustrated they were out of menu items. There were no substitutions or specials offered to make-up for the lack of food and drink selection. This was a sold 2-star experience until the burger arrived with surprise! Bacon. I do wonder how the bacon magically appeared? We split the burger and thought it was good, but agreed it would have been dull without the bacon. The fact that we actually received the food we ordered and it was good brings the review to 3 stars. They serve potato chips on the side and they seem like they came from a bag of Lay's. Moral of the story, we wish we had gone elsewhere. There are so many better options downtown and I do not want to risk that I visit again and they don't offer the drink and menu options that I want. The experience was very disappointing. read more

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Arrived around 4:30 on opening night only to find they did not open until 5 contrary to what was advertised. The staff apologize and gave us a $5 wooden coin to use later. Came back at 5 and found a very comfy spot. Ambiance and decor is awesome. Decent but not exceptional Bourbon list. Several on the list such as the Elmer T. Lee was not available. Had the EH Taylor small batch and excellent as always! Wait staff was friendly, working hard but definitely overwhelmed still trying to work out the bugs. Bills we're all wrong and we was terribly under charged and said not too worry when we tried to make it right. I'll accept opening night jitters and will come back in a few weeks. read more

Buckeye Bourbon House - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stayed in Columbus for a night and went here for some drinks. The service was so slow, walked in and we were seated right away because all open tables still had glassware from previous customers. Took very long before the waitress came around and took even longer before we got the drinks. It was not crowded at all. Then the waitress didn't come around to get our check and didn't notice until we stood up to leave. Cool atmosphere but overpriced drinks. read more

This is probably my favorite bars in downtown Columbus. I was not a bourbon person until I found this bar. The drinks are always well crafted and soo delicious. The bartenders are very friendly. I'm a big fan of their old fashioned and flat breads. read more

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Setting is comfortable and modern. Service was terrible. -1 Star: The waitress was not knowledgeable at all on Bourbon and was very dull. read more

Great vibe and environment. It's one of the few places downtown with an old world feel. Leather sofas, chess bring you back to your grandfathers den. The bourbon selection is varied. The signature drinks are moderately priced and overall smooth. The house old fashioned leaves much to be remembered, but does the trick. On our particular night the service was lackluster, drinks uneven and spilled over the bar. One bartender for 10-15 people may have been too much and it was apparent. However, our drinks were made quickly which was...a positive. read more

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The 4th star is for the ambiance and architecture - ya know bc they are so related ?!?!? I'm Not a huge old fashioned kinda gal but I did appreciate this was a bourbon bar. I asked for mine a little sweeter than the standard and it was doable but I've definitely had sweeter (you're asking then why order an O/F - good question)! Overall pretty decent service. Enjoyed the location and layout and thoughtful use of the space in general. The cheese plate was delicious ! read more

I love this space! A bar in a bank! Extremely high ceilings, lots of space and a great layout. Very aesthetically pleasing. I went with 8 people and my group seemed really small! Best part: Suntory and Nikka products I was able to do a tasting of Japanese whiskeys as well as one from Kentucky and they did not disappoint. There was more of an upscale sports bar vibe going on that I really enjoyed. I did not stay long but the time I spent was enjoyable. I'd definitely suggest going for the great bourbon/whisky options and the visual. Not so humbly submitted, Michael C. read more

BBH is fine, but nothing all that great. I'd stop in and check the place out, but I wouldn't make a point of frequenting the bar. The bar is located in a gorgeous, huge, old room that I assume used to be a bank. It is partitioned off from the lobby of a hotel. There are high ceilings and beautiful old details, and I think the main reason to come here is to admire the room. Nothing else struck me as all that noteworthy, though. For a "bourbon house," the bourbon list was not particularly impressive. It was fine, but nothing special. I was at Veritas earlier in the night and was far more impressed with the list there. There weren't many top-shelf options on the menu that I was compelled to try. One of the bartenders told me they had a number of bottles they did not put on the menu, but what's the point of having things if you don't let people know they are there? The service was meh. There were four bartenders working, and one of them was friendly and knowledgeable, but the other three were not particularly friendly or knowledgeable. Service was slow, even though I was primarily drinking neat bourbon and did not need cocktails mixed. Although there is a long bar, both POSs are located on the far left side of the bar, so if you were ordering on the right side of the bar, you had to wait for someone to walk across the room to wait on you, walk back across the room to ring you up, and then walk back again to bring the check. If you're in the area and you are a whiskey drinker, it's worth stopping in to check the place out, but then I'd head down the street to the bar at Veritas for a better drink list and better service. read more

Cool casual place. It shares the lobby with the Marriott hotel in old Buckeye building on Gay street. Casual place to enjoy large bourbon collection,beer, wine and signature cocktails. Husband is a bourbon drinker and enjoyed the house Manhattan. I ordered the Russian Spy. Cute name but also a rare cocktail that I could taste the four different liquors in it. Order drinks at the bar and enjoy some games or conversation. Also just a note it's a little drafty. read more

I'm not a bourbon person, but from the looks of it, BBH has got it going on. Two friends and I strolled in to start our evening because it was close to our hotel. Tucked away into the left side of the Residence Inn, Buckeye Bourbon House teeters between being an all star bar and an upscale lounge. The bar is anchored by two shuffleboard tables. On a completely random note, this is how I found out I was reeeeally bad at shuffleboard. Any who, we all went up to the bar and ordered. The bartenders were really friendly and fun. They knew a lot about alcohol in general, which was nice because only one of us was actually into bourbon. I personally ordered a beer. Their draft and canned selection isn't the finest, but that's to be expected considering their focus is bourbon. I was able to grab a stout, which I enjoyed enough. My bourbon friend was very impress with their bourbon selection. I like the route the Residence took with their bar; too often hotel bars are looking to hit a particular vibe and feel that the alcohol is an afterthought. Instead, it feels as though this bar decided the bourbon was the world and everything else would fall into place. I particularly like how the bartenders were attentive to my friend who specified that she doesn't do hard liquor well. She instead prefers sweeter drinks, so they made their own concoctions in order to please her. I really enjoyed that dedication to making a guest happy. I would certainty visit BBH again. The Residence Inn is one of the few Columbus Marriott properties I haven't stayed at, but if the bar experience is an indication of the rest of the hotel, I wouldn't hesitate to book a room. read more

I probably would've gave this place a 3 or 4 out of 5 if it wasnt for the fact my charge was over double the price of what I actually got! Met up with some friends here and since I'm not much of a drinker I remember I had the two cheapest beers on the menu- $6 each. My credit card was charged for over $25. They also messed up my sister and one of her friend's checks but at least they fixed it for them later on their own. I had to call them to get mine adjusted and the guy working said he would tell the manager to call me but it's been a few days and I still haven't been called or had the charge fixed. They told me since there was a wedding party maybe they automatically adjusted for gratuity on mine which makes sense but at least fix it... dissapointing as I thought I found a decent classy joint. Apparently not. read more

We showed up to a nearly empty bar. Waited at the empty bar for 20 minutes before we had to flag down a bartender. She gave us 10 seconds before she walked off saying "she had to get to faster people." Took another 10 minutes to flag her down again. Ordered our drinks and food instantly. Took 10 minutes to get our drinks. Took 30 minutes to get my wife's food. Took 1:15 minutes for me to get a basic flatbread. During this time we asked for a second drink. Twice three times. No response. It took us chewing out a different bartender to get any of our food/drinks. Sorry to him, But he was a dick too. I waited tables for years in college. My baseline. For okay service is 20% Good? I give 25%? Serviceable, I give 15%. For the first time in my life, I have crap as a tip. $1.00 on $90.00 check. With an explanation included. If you're understaffed, fine. Say that. But when I watch the white staff ignore the interracial couple over and over again, well... read more

The building is nice, the bar itself looks good enough and has a nice area to talk and play shuffleboard. BUT the service was horrible. For some reason they staffed 3 people on a Friday night, the wait for a drink was very long. The guy that made my drinks had no idea what was going on, anything I ordered he would say he wasn't sure if they had it, then he'd wait until the other bartender was done making someone else's drink and ask him if they had it. The second time I went up for a drink I asked for a taste of Sherry Oyo, he spent a minute or two looking, again asked someone else and was told they were sold out. I almost felt like I was being punked, whatever I asked for they didn't have or were sold out of. Seems like it could be good if they had more people working. read more

This. Place. Is. FANCY. The drinks were 6-star stellar. The building is gorgeous. The ceiling goes on for days... There's a chess board on the table AND a vertical one on the wall. Longest shuffleboard table we have ever seen. Knowledgeable staff. Don't miss this place!!! Open late even on a Sunday. read more

Came to get drinks with a friend during happy hour. I ordered a few old fashioneds and their Brussels sprouts without bacon. Everything was delicious. The atmosphere was great, and I'll definitely be back. read more

We were staying in the Residence Inn and this bourbon bar was located inside the lobby of our hotel so we decided to give it a shot. The menu was very extensive for those who love bourbon. I myself am not the biggest bourbon fan. However I decided when in Rome. I ordered a drink that had a combination of bourbon with amaretto and hot tea, two things I enjoy. Silly me I did not realize the drink would be hot until I had received it. It was definitely a very strong drink to say the least. The hot temperature from the tea also made it a bit more difficult for me to be able to enjoy as quickly. This would be the perfect drink if the weather was a bit colder outside than it was. The kitchen here is open until 12, however the menu here is not very large. I would recommend some of their options for snacks but not as a full meal. Overall, the convenience of this bar is what drew us to try it over anything else. The aesthetic of this bar is very appealing and cozy. read more

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If you enjoy a great bourbon this is the place for you! Knowledgeable bartenders and and great cocktails. The menu has great options for vegetarians as well. We had the cheese platter and Shishito peppers. Good selection of cheeses and the peppers had great flavor. We will definitely be back. read more

This spot was cool. Old bank turned bar. The good: +great venue, tall ceilings. +fun couch areas/good space for groups +cheese board was good & so was the burger. although we asked for no bacon and they still brought us bacon. the bad: -they were out of THREE DRINKS we ordered before finally we just ended up going with water. how do you call yourself a 3 money signed bar and then be out of drinks like that? whack. would for sure come back, great vibe. read more

This place isn't what it used to be. The menu was simple but yummy when I first went years ago and while my staple was removed it was replaced with delicious options which are pretty much obsolete now. $18 for a Build you own burger at an establishment that doesn't have an actual kitchen is mind boggling to me. The drinks are good but with the original staff leaving in droves, pretty sure that won't be the case much longer. read more

Bartenders with personality and good bourbon knowledge. Decor and overhead music make the atmosphere perfect for a group of friends or a first date. read more

My husband and I were browsing the monthly pop-up Moonlight Market on Gay St. when we came across Buckeye Bourbon House and, hubs being a lover of all things bourbon, whiskey, and rye, we made a beeline to check it out. Let me just say I hate dark liquor and was fully expecting to fidget impatiently at the bar while he tried a few tastes (the things we do for love) but I was more than pleasantly surprised by their offerings, especially the two non-alcoholic creations on the menu! I had a drink called "On the Wagon" made with orange, honey, lime, and mint - very refreshing. They also had an option with pineapple, basil, and ginger. I always appreciate a bar that can actually "craft" a craft beverage and can spare more thought than club soda and lime for a mocktail. There were bar seats, armchairs, high-tops, and a few different upscale-lounge-like seating options around the bar, as well as chess boards and two shuffleboard tables. We started up a shuffleboard game and were soon joined by two other patrons for a down-to-the-last-shot really close match - good game, guys! Our service was great, the vibe and atmosphere was chill, and I know my husband and I will both enjoy coming back to make our way through the menu and relax. read more

Looking for a departure from the usual doldrums of a night out in Columbus? Bring your love for Bourbon, a few 20 dollar bills, and enjoy an atmosphere and drink menu unlike anywhere else in the city. I'll start by saying that the atmosphere is where this establishment checked all the boxes and got things right. Yes, it's in a hotel lobby; no, this should not be a cause to negatively judge its qualities as a bar. The high ceilings and open atmosphere, along with the wooden clock over the bar make you feel like you're drinking in a train station or an old bank (which you actually are). Decor is on point for a Bourbon bar; barrels are used as furniture where applicable and the rest of the stuff is made out of high quality wood and leather. Bathrooms are nice, everything is clean and while somewhat slanted, the shuffleboard tables make for something different and enjoyable. I don't know why anyone would go to a bourbon bar not expecting to order bourbon, so It's only fair to judge the selection and price of this place based on it's specialty drink. With that being said, they offer cocktails and beer for those who want something different. Selection wise, they do well. You're not going to find pappy by the glass or anything ultra-rare; but there are many offerings not available in local liquor stores and other bars. The crown jewel of their bourbon, in my opinion, is their knob creek 120 proof barrel select; hats off to whoever picked out those barrels because they truly are the cream of the crop. Prices are high compared to other bars in the area; expect to pay $12-$17 a glass for a good quality bourbon. Luckily, you can also order a much smaller "taster" pour for less money if you just want to know what something expensive tastes like before you buy the whole bottle. This is a very nice touch that caters to the connoisseur market, especially when some of their stock costs upwards of $200 a dram. It would be easy to fault their high prices, good yet not "mind blowing" selection of bourbons and slanted shuffleboard tables; but it is all relative. What I mean by this is that their closest competition, Barrel, is the only other bourbon bar in town and is also over-priced. Barrel is a great place to enjoy a bourbon as well, but the decor and atmosphere is that of a college dive bar; not somewhere you would go on a fancy date or take clients visiting from out of town. In this sense and many others, Buckeye Bourbon House exists in a league of its own and is a very welcome option in the higher end of Columbus bars. For those occasions that warrant something that goes above and beyond the average, or nights where you just want to relax and try one or two good bourbons, this place is a swing and a hit. read more

Like everyone else here - the drinks were good - but everything came at the SLOWEST pace! Getting acknowledged was slow even though there were only 10 people in the bar. The drinks were slow and mine was forgotten, TWICE. Getting our check was excruciatingly slow. The atmosphere is great, but service is a severe bummer. read more

This place is amazing!! Food was incredible (truffle brussel sprouts, bacon jam sliders) , staff was excited and anxious to help, space is unique and offers a chill vibe I haven't found anywhere else in the city. They have a lot of booze on their bar which is nice for those who don't necessarily drink bourbon (their bourbon selection was MASSIVE also) and their bartenders are more than willing to make you something to fit your tastebuds. Will be back very soon!! read more

Super cool promo: draw a mystery bourbon from cards on a board. Tried some new ones, which expanded my favorite bourbon list. Despite COVID, the bartender had a friendly attitude and customer service mindset. read more

I can only comment on the bar but we had a lovely experience last time we were in town and decided to stop in for a late night drink. The bar has a beautiful selection of unique cocktails that the bartenders are all well versed it. The staff was SO friendly and knowledgeable. We were going to sit but decided to play table shuffleboard instead. Love the addition of the barrels near the shuffleboard table to set our drinks on while playing. This is a quiet, low energy, satisfying experience. I would go back if ever in Columbus. read more

You said Bourbon House, I showed up. Really love the space and the vibe. It is beautiful. Location inside the hotel lobby is bit odd and the acoustics make it very difficult to hear. We had no problem getting in on a Saturday about a week after grand opening. We did not have an issue with the service as others have reported. Our server was attentive and polite, and seemed to know the bourbon list. Unfortunately, the bourbon list was really my only disappointment. It is decent-sized, but I was disappointed in the range and depth. Probably 3/4s of the bourbons could be easily purchased at a decent liquor store or Kroger. Frankly, I can find a good number of these at my own home. I appreciate that they had purchased a barrel of Knob Creek, but really there was not a whole lot of special or difficult to get. Not a A good collection takes time though, so I'm hoping the list will expand. Willing to go back if given a reason. read more

Pinkies out, ascots dry-cleaned and pipes up! Okay...so maybe that's a bit too over the top, BUT this place is top notch! Great space inside the hotel that stays open surprisingly late for the non-arena downtown area. Bourbon concoctions are boundless and the layout makes it very homey and spacious. Unfortunately, I haven't tried the food yet, but the wings smelled delightful. Low and behold I will be back! Parking is your typical: garage or meters. Dress is business casual, but casual can fly. Entertainment, aside from people watching, comprises of two shuffle boards and a wooden chess board. There are a variety of different seating arrangements and plenty of nice staff to serve you something stiff. Overall, I find this to be a cool place that brings a nice, new variety to that strip. Even though it's a bit pricey at times, the atmosphere is worth it. Cheers! read more

The interior of Buckeye Bourbon House is stunning, situated on the ground floor of the Buckeye Building (Residence Inn), under the ornate sky-high ceiling and filled with warm lighting and well-dressed people. Although the space itself is lovely, everything else about the experience fell short. Service is a complete miss. During my visit, a friend and I waited at the bar for a solid 10 minutes before even being acknowledged, and the bar wasn't overly busy by any means. We were standing right at the bar, and we were overlooked over and over and over again. I understand when bartenders are busy, but to not even say "be with you in a minute" or provide any recognition that we were waiting (for that long) is unacceptable in my book. When the bartender finally approached us, the exchange was hurried and lacking of any sort of hospitality; we ordered quickly and received no apologies regarding our wait. We proceeded to finish our drinks over a game of shuffleboard, but the shuffleboard table seemed a little warped - still a nice touch to have in the space though. As for the bourbon, the selection really isn't what I expected from a place with "bourbon" in the name. It's a solid list, but not exceptional. Unfortunately, neither the interior loveliness nor the booze, could make up for the unapologetically slow and unfriendly service. read more

Business traveler to Columbus and usually stay at another hotel. Stayed at residence inn attached to Buckeye Bourbon House, and what a welcome addition to the hotel and area. Firstly, the bar is inviting and comfortable many tables and amble bar space. The bar is stocked with many great bourbons as well as a couple of tvs. I did like the shuffleboard tables as well. (Hoping for a business team function to use) I sat at the bar and was quickly served by a very knowledible staff that promptly delivered my order. Average crowd at the bar, but busy high top behind me, but they were able to focus on top customer service. Thank you Kyle and Jason. As I said great addition to the hotel and area and I will rethink staying at larger hotel where the bar wasn't as fun. Will go back for sure read more