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    Village Idiot

    3.9 (56 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs, Sports Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    VILLAGE IDIOT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Long Island Iced Tea About $3
    Steve A.

    Village Idiot is an okay bar close to campus. I like that it's near some other good bars. They're also located next to Daredevil Dogs. It has a window you can order from in the bar. That's great you don't have to walk the few feet to get there. I come for the happy hour. It has some good specials. The Long Island iced teas are about $3. It's not much of a beer selection beyond Bud and Miller. The cocktails are kind of lacking too. It's a dive bar so if you aren't expecting much then you'll have a better time. The best thing going for it is the window. I would go to Village Idiot if only getting a cheap cocktail at happy hour and ordering something from the window. It's an okay place for a quick drink and then moving on. There's not much to be impressed with other than that.

    a dimly lit bar with tables and stools
    Emma L.

    I love that I moved, but I'm REAL bummed I can no longer walk to Village Idiot. This bar is everything I want and more. I might have a different take than others, as bf & I typically like to go earlier in the evening to have a few drinks and throw some darts, so we never really see the late night crowd. Weeknights around 7 this place is pretty dead, which is awesome for us (though I'm sure the bartender would love it if I would stop mentioning this fact). This could also be due to the fact that a lot of OSU students aren't around for the summer. Overall though, this bar is really awesome. They have some fantastic happy hour until 9pm deals and weekly all-day deals (like $2 craft bottles on Tuesdays and $3 3-Olives drinks on Saturdays -- Saturday!!!). They have a couple of dart boards, a pool table, some TVs, and it's really pretty clean for a campus area bar. Their drafts rotate with the basics and a few craftier options. There's a pretty big side patio and lots of seating if weather's nice. I'm sure we'll be back for darts sometime, but until then, somebody better keep the board warm for us!

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    Jillian M.

    I freaking love this bar. Unassuming, great craft draft list, and fantastic prices - including a happy hour! You can play darts or pool, and they have weekly trivia nights. Two TVs if you want to watch a game, and usually a decent set of tunes on the speakers. The bartenders are friendly and the bathrooms are clean. Also, there is a window to the next door restaurant, and you can order to eat at the bar. Every time I come here, I wish it were in my neighborhood!

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    14 years ago

    Love this bar! GREAT beer selection, decent prices, good service, great patio, great sandwich place next door

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    9 years ago

    Just a small dive bar good for a small get together for a game the beer is cold and it's cheap what else do you need in a college town

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    16 years ago

    Good bar to go to, great bartenders good beer and prices, and a jukebox ready to be played.

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    It was tough to converse during songs, and I would like to visit on a night when I can load up the jukebox.

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