I've been a couple times for different things-  OSU game, just a Saturday night out, etc.  It's a…read morecool little spot. This week I tried happy hour and karaoke. Tried a few different cocktails which were all great - Express on martini, old fashioned that has this delicious brown sugar simple syrup and another bourbon punch like drink.  The staff is always super cool and the music and vibe is always on point. I'll probably start going more during the week for happy hour. Overall, I recommend!

We had such a fantastic time--great food and service. The owner was so gracious when we came to his…read moreestablishment.

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.

I never leave Alibi disappointed. They always have such a creative menu with something for…read moreeveryone. It always amazes me how quickly they crank out such creative drinks. I'm sure some of them are batched, but they don't taste like they are. Service was excellent, as always. Endlessly knowledgeable. Small place, but never feels crowded even when full.

Visited this place while at a work conference in the area. Was intrigued by the pizza spot above…read moreand didn't realize there was a speakeasy until looking for places to hang later in the night. There were a handful of people which made it crowd pretty quickly . My only complaint was the temp...it was sweltering in there! I've been to plenty of speakeasys that have no problems with temp so hopefully this one can figure it out. Altogether a great time!

What a fun little bar. A true hidden gem if you don't look for it…read more The only food you can get is upstairs, which is the pizza, but I'm not sure if you can bring it downstairs or not? The ladies behind the bar were incredible nice and help my wife to pick out a drink. Since I don't drink, I got a coke. We'll definitely be back. Her drink was the Best Day.

Great drinks for a great price. Gina was awesome- very personable and friendly. Quiet when I went,…read moreso I was able to do some homework. Will be back!

Very friendly place and great live music! Great place to go to have a drink, chill and listen to…read moregood music

One of the best burgers in Columbus, and the prices are really good too…read more This is a great date spot in German Village. The service was great. The only awkard thing is its first come first serve seating rather than putting yourself on a waitlist, you just have to wait to seat yourself. But don't let that deter you, this is a fantastic spot

Club 185 is easily one of my favorite true local spots in Columbus! Located in German Village, it…read moreis so inviting, the vibes are fantastic & perfect for a casual drink or two with friends and having some delicious food too! The service is speedy & there are so many great options & even better deals! The Daily Double is my go to; $12 for two quality burgers & a side is one of the best deals I've experienced in all of Columbus; and the name is fitting, you can get this deal everyday!! The kettle chips and onion dip are perfect for sharing with the table & the pigs in the blanket are another fun app! If you haven't been, or even if you have, you need to stop by Club 185!

Damn, it feels so long ago, but this night, in the month of February 2023, should have been posted…read morethen! It is what it is and for what it is worth, The Cave Bar & Lounge is an EASY 5 out of 5. The environment was clean, the staff polite, the drinks fair and the whole experience phenomenal! I will be coming back, The Cave is one of the best low-key nightclubs in #columbusohio !!!

Nice cozy area. I've never been here and was interested in seeing a local DJ and decided to swing…read moreout. Nice sound to the place, I was hoping for more deeper bass, but it's was still good sound for the highs and mids. I'll definitely come back.

This is a quaint little bar with cozy seating. It shares space (the other side) with the wine…read moreshop. I have been in the shop once but this was my first time in the bar area, called Ebenezer's. The bartender was very nice and explained cocktails. I had the Charles Dickens Personal Punch, served in a tea cup. It was okay. I wouldn't get it again but would choose another cocktail. I will definitely come back, especially if I go to Alqueria, which is a few doors down.

Stopped in before dinner for a quick cocktail on a night in December. Such a unique place with…read moreeclectic decor & interesting drinks. A fun place to drop in for a drink!

We had such a nice night! We sat at the outdoor bar, but there is an indoor bar and some tables…read more Service was great at the outdoor bar, there were multiple bartenders circulating to help out. The food was good. I had the sampler, it was very tasty and I LOVED the macaroni salad. The Head Hunter was a great drink, and the decorations really make it.

Gorgeous place, horrendous service. Food was average. This is one of the most beautiful bars in the…read morearea. The bar staff are pretty unfriendly and weirdly enough, there is no standing room inside to grab a drink while you wait for a table. Also the music is strange. The hostess was very soft spoken, and didn't seem to be enthused to be there. She reluctantly let 2 of us sit and the other 2 stand. Maybe there was some issue that day that we don't know about? The bar area inside is relatively small, which I think adds an extra layer of coziness. The bartenders didn't acknowledge us at all, and when we finally we able to grab their attention, the female bartender didn't say so much of a hi, but said well did you talk to the hostess. We said yes, she reluctantly made our drinks. The cocktails are gorgeous. But we wanted some shots of dark rum. I kid you not, it was like they were refusing to give us these. It took 20 minutes -we counted- to get this. The food- I grew up in Hawaii, and this by no means is Hawaiian food. With that said, I loved the loaded fries. Everything else, hush puppies, coconut shrimp was just ok. The lobster rangoons were just terrible, they were overwhelmingly lemon-y. My sister had the burger and she said it was really good. A tiki bar should have a welcoming vibe, and this just isn't it. I might give the patio another shot if it's open, but for now this is a pass.