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    Buckeye Bourbon House

    3.5 (141 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Demetrius B.

    Across several cities, I've been to cocktail bars within converted banks. The aesthetic can be hit or miss. It's definitely interesting that a hotel has taken over this space in downtown Columbus. BBH serves as the hotel bar, and the atmosphere is certainly better from the inside looking out. Pictures that I saw on Yelp - and first impressions when walking through the hotel's front door - don't do the space justice. But once you settle in for a cocktail and look around to see various tables, high tops, lounge areas and shuffleboard tables, you'll be satisfied. If you can, get there for the weekday 4-6pm happy hour because you can get a selection of cocktails for $7. There are a few discounted shareables as well. I enjoyed my Old Fashioned but I would not get my Manhattan again. One observation is that as the place got busier, the waits for drinks got longer. Of course that makes sense, especially since cocktails need to be made with care. But this can also be mitigated with some additional staff behind the bar.

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    Adam G.

    Located inside the Residence Inn, we stumbled upon this little old school bar after having dinner nearby. The inside is pretty swanky. Large bar top, with a variety of other seating options (leather chairs, couches). Two shuffleboard tables course through the middle. Not surprisingly, they have a huge bourbon collection (225+ we were told). All are priced for 1, 2 or 3 ounce pours. We made our own flight with three different 1 ounce pours. We didn't try the food, but had a fun time tasting the different bourbons. I would definitely stop by again if I was in the area, and this spot would definitely be worth checking out if you are already staying at the Residence Inn. Also, would be a great date night spot before or after dinner.

    Meatballs, Pinot Grigio

    Went for happy hour. Cocktails delicious but they were low on several food and beer options. Meatballs were pretty good! Will def try again.

    Katie O.

    So. I wanted more for this. The drink I got was good it was really good (love at first sight). But the rest was terrible. The bourbon selection was really good. The food was not, and it was expensive. We got the board which the plate was too small for and things were falling off. We also got wings and meatballs. Everything was fine. I wouldn't eat here again.

    Some of the seating
    Christina M.

    The ambience here is great- high ceilings, very open, natural lighting, huge windows, leather sofas, shuffleboard and chess tables. They previously had a better happy hour that went until 7 with a variety of food items and drinks, but this last time I went, they switched it so that there are only about 2 small food options and 1 drink option for HH. I was a little disappointed because I loved their old HH, but still love Buckeye Bourbon. For food options, the Brussels are a must have, the wings are huge, and the flatbreads are nice and crispy. The sandwiches are just okay. Would recommend for some of the apps and the ambience!

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    Amanda D.

    I would do 3.5 but I will do 4 cuz it was a good time. It was pretty busy. The place is super cool. The super high old ceilings. Looks like an old train station. It's not very big and has two shuffleboard tables in the center that take up some room. We were lucky that a table was getting up as we were about to leave beside there were no tables. They have food, which I didn't know. The bar area was really cool. We sat in a corner booth. My husband and our one friend got a smoked old fashioned and loved them. My other friend got a flight. I am the odd man out and don't enjoy bourbon, but they have a full bar. I ordered a drink with mango and a liquor I had never heard of called Cachaça. It tasted a lot like a tequila. It was very good. The ambiance and the place is very cool. We would go back. They had TVs if you wanna watch sports and a wide variety of drinks. We didn't try the food. Maybe next time.

    Seasonal Smore's Cocktail
    Chelsea F.

    Cocktails are wonderful! Food is good, but small servings for the price. Vibe is fun. It's a bar inside of the Residence Inn Hotel - unassuming when you walk by outside, but changes when you walk in the doors. The building has fun architecture!

    Wes F.

    Awesome atmosphere with an incredible selection of bourbon and uniquely crafter cocktails. I enjoyed the smoke maple old fashions. The seating is plentiful with big overstuffed leather chairs and couches. They also have a shuffleboard table. Not stuffy but still high-end. Its located inside the Residence Inn, easy to find and worth a visit.

    Chicken Ceaser Salad
    Brittany F.

    Visited here again out of convenience as we were staying at a nearby hotel. The drinks are always a hit, and the food can be a mix. The charred wings had a good flavor. The sauces can be served on the side or the wings tossed in it. The catch is 8 wings for $18. The Short Rib French Dip was just OK. There wasn't much meat on my sandwich, but the au jus was pretty good, and served with chips. This was also $18 which was a little steep for what was served. Be sure to triple check your bill. We had issues each time here with something extra on our bill or not enough on the bill. I think the seat numbers and tables easily get mixed up.

    Burger and pizza
    Aubrie H.

    The bourbon menu is the star here. It's multiple pages long with lots of options. As others mentioned the online menu did not match the in person one which is much smaller. I ordered a drink off the online menu and the bartender was able to make it even though it wasn't on the current menu so that was awesome! The food was good but like others said definitely stop by for a drink if you're a bourbon fan.

    One of the old fashioned drinks
    Jayme H.

    As someone who greatly enjoys bourbon and who regularly orders an old fashioned, I'm surprised this spot wasn't on my radar until just a few days ago. A couple friends and I stumbled upon it over the weekend and decided to stop in for a drink. It's located in a portion of an old bank and it definitely gives you the vibe that you're "with the boys" at an old school bar back in the 70's. There's dark wood accents, tall ceilings, and of course the acoustics carry sound. They had a few games (shuffleboard), a variety of seating, and I even noticed people chowing down on some grub. It's always nice to have a few food options when drinking the good stuff! I ordered a cocktail off their drink menu. It was called "Not a Lemon" and for $12 you get a mixture of Makers Mark, elderflower, yuzu juice (so cool!), and sassafras bitters. This drink was very refreshing, light, and very easy to drink. I very much appreciated the one giant ice cube. No one likes a bunch of ice melting in their drink, I can't emphasize that enough. Pro tip - They have a happy hour Monday through Friday from 4-7PM, but they also have a happy hour on Saturday from 12-3PM. How great is that?! Food and drink specials on the weekend, now that's few and far between.

    Aquiala M.

    I love the vibe of this place. That alone would make me want to come back. I did not try any food but enjoyed an old fashion when I was here, and it was top-notch! The service made me feel at a 4 or 5 start bar. It was just a good vibe, and I highly recommend a drink.

    Old, Older, Oldest Bourbon Flight, Glamour Rosé
    Sarah K.

    I cannot recommend this place enough. Tucked neatly in the corner of the Residence Inn, they knock it out of the park with the Bourbon selection (of course) but moreover the food! My husband and I split the Lobster Truffle Mac along with my Vault Burger & his French Dip. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the service we received from the entire staff, but especially Ashley... she was attentive to everyone and had such a fantastic attitude and personality. If you are looking for an intimate, delicious and comfortable experience; this is where you want to be!

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    Super service and great place!! Even if you do not stay at hotel you should stop by. The different "flight specials" are great!!

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