Olde Towne Tavern

We were looking for a reasonably priced place for dinner in between COSI and our hotel. We stopped…read morehere and it was phenomenal! I was a bit worried as it looks more like a night club from the outside, but the food was fantastic! We ordered the popcorn chicken, the Shanghai noon burger, mama Chien's dumplings, drunken noodles, a cobra old fashion and a local beer (paper cloud?). The chicken had some unique seasoning and the drunken noodles were phenomenal; the noodles were giant and cooked perfectly and the dish has some unique touches like pea pods that you don't usually find. You order at the bar, but even with that the service was great! A server brought out an herb for us to try that is in many of their dishes. They checked in on us several times and even refilled water, which you get yourself at the back. The customer base was very diverse. I'm guessing the place may turn more club-like later at night, but for dinner it's a perfect family restaurant.

Tried this gem for the first time a few weeks ago. I loved the atmosphere and dive-y feel of the…read morebar. It has a great outdoor patio. All the employees were very kind. I loved watching the bartenders make the drinks. It's mesmerizing. We tried the Koji Popcorn Chicken, Ezzo Pizza Dumplings, Seasoned Fries, Mama Chien's Dumplings (pork & sweet potato filled). All the food was amazing. I ordered a Kopiko Espresso Martini that I will go back 10x over to have again and again. I would say the only thing I'm not a huge fan of is going up to the bar to order every time you need something. I think they could really thrive using a QR system and/or digital tabs to make that process simpler. Also so you don't have to keep leaving the table. Either way, definitely worth it to check out!

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Dan Dan noodles (@joeynht)

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Short rib negimaki (@joeynht)

Antiques On High

4.4(138 reviews)

1.5 mi•Brewery District

Antiques on High was one of our favorite brewery stops during this trip…read more When I first suggested stopping at Antiques on High, my significant other kept saying he didn't want to go antique shopping. Once he realized it was actually a brewery, he was all in! The brewery has a great atmosphere, and the bartender was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Since we've been visiting several breweries during our getaway, they even gave us a Seventh Son passport, which was a nice surprise and a fun way to continue exploring the local brewery scene. I ordered the Wild & Sour flight and really enjoyed it. It was a great way to sample a variety of unique flavors, and each pour showcased the creativity and quality that Antiques on High is known for. Between the excellent beer selection, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere, this is definitely a brewery I'd recommend to anyone visiting the area. Looking forward to stopping back again!

I've been a couple more times and now I have to agree with Mark D. (I'm not their typical…read moredemographic). I went again for a Book Bar event held upstairs and the bartender was not nice to me. I used my one drink ticket and chose not to see her again. I stopped in recently because I had time to kill in the area. I sat at the bar and another female bartender took my order. We had to duck down to talk under the taps. Since it wasn't a weeknight happy hour, I paid $12 for a glass of a wine. I was going to tip her but she walked away and I didn't see her again before I left. I did see grumpy bartender, but I didn't order again.

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The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge

4.5(104 reviews)

1.9 mi•Short North

The cocktails here are outstanding. Very creative and often changing. Would highly recommend this…read moreplace. The only change I can imagine would be to make the space larger.

I really, really, really love the drink menu of the Alibi. Like, a lot. Their visual chart is a…read moregodsend for cocktail explorers, and all of the drinks came out delicious and exactly as described. It's so creative, and the drinks are really the stellar stand out here. However, the atmosphere of those drinks is what gives me pause when thinking about coming back. The limited table situation, tiny cramped space, and loud music means that it doesn't feel particularly relaxing. People are constantly brushing up against you (even at 5PM), and holding a conversation at a normal distance is nearly impossible. NOTE: This place is covered in dust. No shade to the ownership as it doesn't appear to be anywhere near food prep areas (it's on the decor, on/around shelving, all over the faux plants, etc.), but if you're someone who's sensitive to dust, this is probably not a good fit. PROS: -I loooooooove how they've done their drink menu. As someone who is still exploring the potential of cocktails, their nerdy "chart" that places all of their drinks on a sweet/bitter and alcohol-forward/approachable visual chart is SUCH a help. As such, everything I ordered was absolutely amazing for me. I knew exactly what to expect from a drink because of its position on the chart, and it delivered. -Their drinks are really unique. Aqua faba? Fat washed alcohols? Lollipops or toasted marshmallows as garnishes? Super cool. Don't let some of the weirder descriptions creep you out of trying them. -All of their drinks were delicious. Everything I ordered was exactly as described. I often go places where the taste is barely related to its namesake, but they were entirely on-point here. CONS: -I'm not sure if someone called off that night as other reviewers are in love with the service, but our service was really really slow. No real rapport with the staff; just stating the name of a drink as they rushed past and then they were off to try to clean a table or take someone else's order. The drinks they made were great, but this isn't somewhere we'd go if we were in a hurry. -The pictures do not accurately convey how small this place is. Like, it's small. I'd guess less than 1000 square feet. My apartment is bigger by a lot. This isn't necessarily an issue, but it means people pile up quickly as they wait for seating (there's like 4/5 tables and then bar seating). The human walkways are small enough that the bartenders and other guests will brush against you a lot - even while seated. -I get the vibe they were going for here, but with the smaller space, I think a lot of the potential decor options had to "go" in order to fit more humans. It's giving me hardcore The Hearth Room (in Cincinnati) vibes, and I think it could honestly pull it off if it simply had more space. The "relaxed, sophisticated bourbon bar" doesn't quite come through as well when things are so focused on simply fitting in more bodies. -It's loud AF. Like, really, really loud. Between all the people and the blasting pop music, it required leaning into someone's ear in order to speak at normal volumes. We'd regularly have to pause the conversation if something in the music was building to a drop. This is not a place I'd take someone I wasn't very very comfortable with because it really requires being in someone's space to talk. -There's a single all-gender toilet here for everyone in the establishment. It's basically a revolving door of people in and out of it. The door auto-closes, however, so it's really difficult to figure out if it's open or not. There was usually a queue of people waiting in front of the door.

Fresh, handmade seasonal cocktails

Smoked old fashioned (Buffalo Trace)

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The Railhouse

4.0(63 reviews)

1.0 mi

The Railhouse is a really dope spot with a great atmosphere. It's spacious, open, and has a vibe…read morethat makes you want to hang out for a while. I also loved the ambiance--it feels welcoming and is a great place to meet up with friends or family. The food was really good, and the menu offers a nice variety of options. I was honestly more interested in sampling everyone else's plates than focusing on my own, so I can't remember exactly what I ordered. I'll definitely be back, and next time I'll take photos and pay more attention to what I order so I can give a more detailed review. For now, I'd absolutely recommend checking it out if you're looking for good food and a great atmosphere.

While visiting the east market I ordered food and went ahead and waited at the railhouse bar. Upon…read moreentering it was lively and lot of patrons coversing. I sat at the bar so I received pretty good service on a Thursday after work around 5:00 p.m. They have $5 happy hour specials. I can't remember what drink I ordered. Regardless I remember distinctly how the service sitting at the bar was, and how the drink was so good I had two. This is a nice gathering area and is welcoming. I stayed about 20 mins until my food notification came thru my phone. I sure will be back and hope to bring some friends to try the brunch specials.

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Char Bar

3.9(122 reviews)

1.5 mi•Short North

The char bar is always a good time. The bartender was quick and the drinks were strong. We love…read morecoming here and enjoying all the bar games and outdoor seating.

Definitely a vibe, fun atmosphere, amazing bar staff, they have touch tunes so you can play your…read moreown music! It looks kinda closed because the window is boarded up, but it's very much open! (Spooky piano and locked doors in the basement)

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Next Door Tavern

5.0(5 reviews)

6.7 mi

Cozy, quirky dive bar with friendly vibes, great drinks, and an inviting atmosphere! Make sure to…read moreask when Lisa is working!

Good people. Just a little dive bar where locals have a few after work. Treated me realtor nice…read more Would definitely go back.

"just drink it...."

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Downtown Tavern

4.1(8 reviews)

1.3 mi•Downtown

Very good food drink and service. Pet friendly out front on the sidewalk tables. Great…read moreatmosphere and tunes not too loud. Plenty of TV's for watching or brew for drinkin! A new spot worth a check out!

Food was ok, I got the chicken nachos (kinda soggy as you worked through the plate) and hubby got…read morea burger. Food was ok, beer selection was ok. Service was ok. Place was pretty empty when we were there but started filling up. Music a little loud. Glad we checked it out but probably won't be back.

Beer!

Salad and soup

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Penne pomodoro with meatball

Land Grant Brewing Company

4.4(268 reviews)

1.9 mi•Franklinton

I've been a long time land grant lover. From the beer garden to their pickleball courts, they're…read moretruly a Columbus staple that I come to often. I recently went for the Jenis Strawberry Jam that was held there and had SUCH a blast. They had speciality strawberry flavored drinks from ales to margaritas and even decorated the taproom. This was such a stellar event, the wait time for drinks wasn't too bad, the live music was amazing, and the vibes were so high. Im really looking forward to any future events Land Grant hosts and will definitely be back for their weekly music trivia.

I came back to Land Grant yesterday for the Strawberry Festival. I feel like I may have misjudged…read moreit last time I reviewed it back in 2019. I now see why Land Grant may have more. The outdoor area accommodates for those who want to hang out outside with their drinks and purchase any food trucks. They also do Land Grant run groups here. The running group sounds like fun. Run and then grab a drink after those sweaty miles. Next time you need to just relax with some good food outside and drinks come to Land Grant. Also enjoy the music as well!

Wintergarden with igloos

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Law Bird

4.6(78 reviews)

1.6 mi•Brewery District

They almost won James Beard last year so I had to come check them out!…read more For an early Saturday evening, it wasn't busy. We walked right in. Really great customer service from the get go. Friendly and they kept checking on us. I got Kirk Steele, which was fruity with a bit of a kick. My sister got Queen's gambit and my friend tried Mama and Papa's. It wasn't as sweet as she liked, so she switched it for a standard margarita. They have a lot of unique drinks here! Great place to hang out. Some outdoor seating too. And a great playlist!

Stopped in for drinks with some friends and figured we'd grab some food while we were there. I had…read morepretty low expectations for a hot dog, but this thing was ridiculously good. Good snap, loaded with toppings, and exactly what you want after a couple drinks. The atmosphere was relaxed, the drinks were solid, and the food was way better than I expected. I'm not usually the type of person to write a Yelp review about a glizzy, but credit where it's due. I sat down expecting a hot dog and left after absolutely disrespecting one. I'll definitely be back.

Wine AND snacks? What more could you want?

Dole Whip (pineapple)

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Cento

4.5(181 reviews)

1.3 mi•German Village

Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants I ever experienced. The entrance was beautiful, the…read morevibe inside was intimate and elevated, service was on top of it, and the food was amazing! If you like calamari, you will love this one - so tender and the batter was light but so crispy! The peach salad had sweet peaches and they really brightened the salad. I also loved the cheese on the salad - brought it all together. The pasta was perfect - al dente and the sauce was so flavorful and rich. I would definitely come back again. Give this place a try!

We had a wonderful experience! Our server, Allie, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about…read morethe menu. Her recommendations were spot on, and everything we ordered was delicious. We were celebrating a birthday, and she even offered to take pictures for us, which was such a thoughtful touch and made the occasion feel extra special. Ethan, our server assistant, was equally fantastic. He made sure our drinks were always full and kept the table cleared promptly, helping everything run smoothly throughout our meal. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was great, and the outstanding service from both Allie and Ethan truly made our visit memorable. We can't wait to come back!

The Garden Terrazzo, heated in winter

Lemon Tart with whipped cream and raspberries

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Burrata with roasted tomatoes, pesto and extra virgin olive oil

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Troy B.

2 years ago

The Olde Towne Tavern has a warm and inviting interior, boasts a lovely patio in the back, and features servers that you get to know over time. The food is consistently outstanding! The lasagna was truly exceptional, and I would confidently compare it to any other I've tried at local Italian restaurants. We opted to dine outside despite the heat due to the noise level inside. read more

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348

2 years ago

The establishment consistently offers an excellent venue for enjoying a beverage and a cigar. Abby, as well as the entire bar staff, delivers outstanding customer service. The patio provides a delightful setting for engaging in conversation with frequent patrons while unwinding. read more

Tomos M.

822

13 years ago

I eat here about 4 times a week and love everything about it. Great beer, good scotch, nice cocktails, above average food especially considering the size of their kitchen, great service, wicked patio. Great place read more

Keith E.

14 years ago

Best drinking spot in the city! Awesome patio, HUGE beer selection, and super friendly and amazing staff (Heather and Josh rock!). Food is great for those late night munches, the chicken nachos are addicting! read more

Tristan W.

12 years ago

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Elliot H.

7 years ago

Awesome. From staff to the food. Awesome atmosphere. Amazing patio. The food is something special... it is bar food but it is done to perfection. read more

Rebecca H.

12 years ago

My guy and I come here often. Always a great experience and the staff is really friendly. I'm sure we'll be back again this week.

Alyssa H.

13 years ago

The food was very good, the service was excellent and the people there were very friendly. I would definitely go back. :)

Pina T.

7 years ago

I love this place the staff is friendly the food is good, but this place needs a major cleaning. Yuck!

Francis H.

13 years ago

Well done on the beer selection. Pork sliders. Top notch!!! Sweet patio Friendly staff read more

Cullen F.

9 years ago

Great local tavern! Food is always great for a really reasonable price! Try the nachos!!!

Ashley D.

Elite 14

13 years ago

Happy hour seems to be the time to come here, Monday through Thursday 4-7.

Lexi B.

4 years ago

Alexis is the best bartender ever! she's so good at her job!

Michael C.

136

13 years ago

Bourbon Ale, Lota Bourbon Ale!!!!!!!!

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