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    Cordial

    4.3 (112 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sitting at the high top table looking towards the bar side
    Chelsea C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is a cozy little gem.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My husband and I had Valentines Day reservations in the short north so stopped by here for a pre dinner drink. There are only about 6 spots for parking behind the building, so you most likely will need to find street parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you walk in, you notice that it's split into two sections; the store and the bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Bottle Shop does not serve food so there was a food truck out front and I also saw a large group of people brought pizza in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can sit anywhere available on the bar side.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You go up to the bar to order drinks. We decided to go to the shop side and pick a bottle of wine to drink in house. The bottles are all labeled with their price. There is a $10 corking fee for them to open it for you to drink on site. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When the sun goes down, staff put lighting on each of the tables. It's dark and cozy inside with many different seating options, booth, large table, small table, high tops.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It filled up fast at 5pm on Friday.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We really enjoyed this stop!!!

    Espresso martini
    Jake B.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes, the drinks, the team behind the BEST espresso martini in town, all of it is incredible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the bathrooms are CLEAN[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Melissa K.

    Cozy bar with interesting concoctions. It was nice but average. Bartenders weren't friendly and we tried to engage them several times - briefly - as we sat at the bar. Drinks were definitely English, Victorian, or Medieval inspired. Several bourbon or dark drinks but none made with vodka spirits. Wine selection is vast. Edit after Gregory's response: Thank you for your response, and kind invitation back. We asked the two bartenders if there were any special vodka based drinks and they said no so we didn't know there were. We will come back in the next few weeks and try them, and update the review afterward. Thank you!

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    Courtney P.

    Great spot for a holiday pop up. So many cute and interesting drinks for the holidays all $12 each. You can also purchase bottles of wine on the other side of the bar. Eclectic spot in Victorian Village!

    Aubrie H.

    The Bottle Shop has created a fun holiday pop up bar called Ebenezer's. We loved the decor, especially all the fun candles hanging from the ceiling. Their cocktail list is super unique and some even have dates of when they were created, back to the early 1900's. The drinks are made with care and were wonderfully crafted. Along with the bar they have a huge selection of beer and wine for purchase.

    Laura F.

    Stopped here after dinner at a restaurant two doors down to grab some wine. We thought it was just a wine shop with an outdoor patio. Oh no, no, no! Was surprised that the interior is split in half. The right side is wine/beer shop and the left is the wine bar... lit with twinkle light and very soft lighting. Very intimate. They had don a pop up Ebenezer Bar for Christmas and had a Christmas movie playing on a large movie screen. Had not every seat been taken we would of stayed and enjoyed wine. Instead we dashed home, making a note to definitely return and make this a date nite destination!

    Arthur L.

    Treat your palette to some upscale drinks at The Bottle Shop. One side is a wine shop and the other serves an eclectic drink menu. Ordinary drinks are not to be found just like ordinary taste buds won't be awakened. This place is what dreams are made of. The venue isn't large and can get crowded but the staff work quick and efficiently. The wait was not long because of this and a good time was had by all. The ambiance is casual chic while still being a laidback spot that doesn't take itself too seriously. Tips to make your visit a success: 1) Welcome the extraordinary. Their menu won't have your typical drinks that you can find just anywhere. They can probably make it for you but why waste the experience when you can try something extraordinary off the menu. 2) Perfect for meetups or before or after dinner cocktails. I must confess we had both before and after dinner cocktails here and we didn't regret it one bit. They are open late for a nightcap. Make your way to The Bottle Shop for a bottle a drink or to just hang out. This place has little bit of everything and it's all great!!

    Jayme H.

    This is a quaint wine shop attached to a currently inactive wine bar. While I've only been to grab a bottle from time to time, I love the location and will definitely return whenever that section of the business opens up again. The patio is truly a vibe and on September nights like these, I can see it being a big hit. While the wine options are limited and not the cheapest you can find, they do have a nicely curated selection including a few cheapo bottles from back in my college days. Most recently I stopped by before wine night with a couple friends and I grabbed two red wines for about thirty five bucks. One of the wines I chose I absolutely loved and the other is waiting to be sipped on next weekend. To wrap this up, the staff was friendly and wearing masks. They were also cleaning pens for signing and limiting the number of people allowed in at a time since it's a rather small space. Definitely scoop up a bottle if you're nearby and looking to support local!

    Drinks Clockwise starting with the top center: Oscar's agua, watermelon frosé, twentieth century, espresso martini.

    If you like fun, imaginitive cocktails then you have to try the bottle shop! They have the best happy hour in the city and the cocktail list has fun variations on classics, wild new cocktails and crowd pleasers like their espresso martini. The bartenders are awesome, craft cocktails take time and they do a great job! Love this place! Definitely recommend the 20th Century cocktail, it's like a lemon cake with chocolate icing!

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    Klaudia B.

    Always have a great time at Bottle Shop! Cocktails are great and I'm really loving the RayRays food truck that recently started parking there. Employees are super friendly, especially the guy that works in the wine section. Lots of seating and their patio is great!

    Matt L.

    Their cocktail program always impresses me and continues to change regularly. The bartenders are friendly and always willing to discuss their latest concoction. They have a great store to purchase beverages with a very unique selection. They have a great patio with food truck and an eclectic interior for great conversation. Truly one of the best cocktail programs in the greater Columbus area. The Mumbai Masala and Wayward Women are favorites off the current menu.

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    Tony M.

    I love the fact that you can buy bottles of wine next to a great cocktail shop. The service was fast and it has great date ambiance.

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    What is the parking situation like here?

    There is some free 3 hour parking right out front on King. Side street parking varies but most subject to new parking rules where you have to pay via an app or meter (where available).

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    The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge

    The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge

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    Fresh, handmade seasonal cocktails
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    Smoked old fashioned (Buffalo Trace)
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