Great cocktail lounge just north of campus/ north of Hudson on High. Cozy, great staff, fantastic…read morecocktails!

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.

Cute little spot to have a cocktail. Bar service was exceptional and my boyfriend said his old…read morefashioned was awesome . I just wish my Cosmo had real lime and not a ton of the fake stuff. It made the entire drink taste like imitation lime. All in all it is an adorable spot in G-Village to have a cocktail

Enjoyed a delicious spicy margarita here. Awesome spot for a date night or a quick cocktail. I…read morefelt totally comfortable grabbing a solo drink here. Great vibe.

Came here for some late night drinks for a friend's birthday!…read more The server was so nice and she was so funny too! We pretty much all chose "surprise us" drinks. All of them were great and had something unique about them. The ambiance was dark and low lighting which I loved! Definitely want to come back for the duck fat popcorn!

This is a bar that I want to plan all plans around but ironically want to go with no itinerary…read more This is a bar where sitting at the counter only enhances the experience as the friendly and funny bartenders float in and out of conversations with ease and enthusiasm. This is a bar where I say this, but at the same time there is a corner begging for the most intimate conversations and inside joke reminiscing. This place is a vibe, the service elite, the food phenomenal.

Law Bird is such a cute little cocktail bar with a fun aesthetic, great music, and a lot of…read morecreative twists on their drinks. I ordered the Twigs and Berries, which was light and refreshing with an aroma that reminded me of walking down the spice aisle. One of my favorite things about their menu was the $5 drinks, along with the $13 chef's special, where they can create a surprise drink for you based on the flavors and things you enjoy. I love when a place gets creative and gives you the chance to try something new! Service was great! Everyone was helpful for recommendations. Can't wait to come back and try more of their drinks!

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!

This restaurant was sooo good. We loved our waitress, and the restaurant was gorgeous…read more My coworker and I took this place for a business dinner and we were not disappointed. We ordered the crabcakes, whipped ricotta, bang, bang shrimp, and deviled eggs. On top of drinks and entrées everything was delicious. We will be returning.

Astra is a hopping place at the AC Hotel. Nice restaurant and an even better bar with a great…read moreoutdoor space. I've been here for drinks before but tonight was dinner at the inside bar area. Service is great. Very friendly and attentive. Miriam regularly checked on me for both delivery of my meal as well as any drink needs. The Caesar salad is not traditional as it also had tomatoes. Interesting flavors. For my main course, I got the Steak Frites. The steak was cooked perfectly to medium rare and properly seasoned. The fries were excellent. Well done. The music is kind of loud as it caters to the bar atmosphere. Lighting is a bit low. It all fits the atmosphere well. Great service, good drinks and food. Lots of great appetizer choices too.

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!

AOH has some fun sounding drinks. There is a corn drink I really wanted to try but opted to stick…read morewith water the particular night I was there. They have a beautiful space with a nice bar, seat yourself tables, and a fun space upstairs and outdoor balcony. They also have a pizza truck out back that you can order from. The pizzas have a neopolitan or deep dish crust. The pizza was really yummy. The bartenders were attentive and made suggestions to drinks. This is a great chill bar. I went on a weekday and it was quiet. After dinner it was nice to walk around German Village and enjoy the houses and brick streets.

Amazing building, beautiful and historic. Really pretty entryway. Checking out the vault door…read moredownstairs by the bathrooms is a must. Varied seating options including couches and areas for large parties. Drinks are $17-20ish. A small amount of elevated bar snacks available as well. Quiet and nice vibe, kind staff.

My Sister & I stopped here for some cocktails during their Christmas pop up. I was appreciative of…read morethe festive atmosphere without the area feeling stuffy or cramped. It was extremely busy but I didn't feel like I was packed on top of other people and the service was actually extremely fast and friendly. The only down side was we weren't super jazzed about the cocktails or shots we had. Still had a fun time though!

One of my go to rooftop spots in the short north is Stories On High! It's perfect for a date night,…read moredrink with friends or a night out, and has some of the best Columbus skyline views in the city! The atmosphere is chic & you're bound to have a great time when you visit! Every drink I've had here is well thought out & carefully crafted. They update their menu to keep things fresh, so there's tons of opportunity to try something new! The food is fire too! There are tons of delicious small plates & shareables with Asian flair. The seafood is incredibly fresh & they have some awesome sweet treats! Be sure to give them a try!

The ambiance is beautiful, and it's a great spot for drinks. The food, however, was pretty…read moremediocre. We did the Omakase experience, and it was just okay. For $90 per person, I was surprised they served miso soup that tasted like something you'd get at Benihana. Even more disappointing was the main course: teriyaki chicken. For an Omakase experience at that price point, I expected something much more creative and elevated. Honestly, I've had better teriyaki chicken from Panda Express. When Panda Express is winning the teriyaki chicken battle against a $90 Omakase, we've got a problem! The standout dish was the lobster skewers--they were excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. Overall, I'd come back for the cocktails and atmosphere, but not for the food.

What a gem. Electric interior and lovely outside patio…read more We grabbed to-go cocktails during covid last year and that was a great experience. Each to-go bottle was equivalent to 2 drinks and came with a bag of chips. Now that's both cute and awesome. Yesterday we came in after moving into the neighborhood and enjoyed the back patio. What a nice place to spend an evening. Spacious yard with plenty of tables and seating. There was a tarot reader last night too so you could sign up to have a reading. We sat with our pup and enjoyed a couple drinks each while decompressing from a busy weekend of unpacking and settling in. Ordered the goodnight sweet prince which was mezcal with chartreuse, lime, Prosecco, pea flower (which I learned is purple ha). I wanted the drink not sweet and the bar must have run out of syrup for me lol. It was perfect without it. More on tart side but that's how I like it. Second drink was a negroni with dry vermouth. Predictable and always a fave for me. I also tasted a barrel aged whiskey just for fun and it's saying a a lot that I could sip it. I normally cannot drink whiskey but this tasted amazing and too easy to drink. Creative and interesting drinks for a good price. They have beer and wine too if you're not into cocktail. And cbd drinks too! They really have it all. I had to ask the bartender if the wine prices were glass or bottle (we are used to $17-$20 glasses in Seattle) and to my very pleasant surprise learned they are bottle prices. I also saw they had $5 negronis during happy hour and that really spoke to me. We will return often.

Well now Pilgrim, ya'll know my name and how damn dumb I can be at times, but ya don't know that I…read morejust don't drink firewater. Nope. Got drunk once and made a fool of myself around Miss Libby when we was courtin - and she don't cotton to fools. So never again. That be what it may, I do like to socialize and be around interestin people. Since the kindly folks of the Cheyenne and Lakota tribes taught me the value of cultural diversity, I now enjoy just about every ones company. I like this waterin hole cuz you can find all kinds of fasinatin and different types of folks there. The grub is nice and fancy too. I like that. So when you got the urge to water your horses, this is a fine place to tie up. Happy trails and don't get in one of them horseless buggies and drive it when youre all liquored up - even just a little. Just ride on the back of someone elses horse.

We had such a nice experience at Chouette celebrating my friend's birthday! The service was really…read moregood, and they were kind enough to give us a champagne toast to help celebrate, which was such a thoughtful touch, we also got to sit outside on the patio and it was beautiful. The flowers added a nice touch and made for a really good place to make pictures. We did have a little mix-up with one of the drinks we ordered. We were expecting something closer to a mimosa, but the drink ended up being much more herbal than we anticipated. We explained what we were looking for, but it was a pretty big switch from what we originally expected. We still ended up drinking it, though! For my entrée, I ordered the steak frites. I was pleasantly surprised by how large the steak was. I requested medium rare, and it came out closer to medium, but it was still flavorful and tasty. Overall, we enjoyed our visit, and the birthday champagne toast and attentive service definitely made the experience feel special. I would come back and give Chouette another try!

Decided to bring my mom here before brunch she was in town because we are French and were…read moreintrigued! The inside is so beautiful and the patio gives a classic French cafe feel, so we definitely felt right at home. My mom wanted to try the Gruyère cheese puffs and WOW, I've ever had anything like them. For our main dish, we both got their mussels and fries which is my favorite meal of all time and it did not disappoint. The fries were slightly mushy but I actually loved them! We finished our dinner with a cappuccino which unfortunately was VERY cream heavy. It left a weird mouth feeling and was very odd. However, overall this was an amazing dining experience!