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.

I love this bar. It's my kind of place. seriously, within my favorite Chinese restaurant, and they…read morealways have a great selection of bourbon. Service is fast and friendly. Laid back atmosphere with an old fashioned feel. RIP Gary.

Gary's Hole In One feels like an over-sized den or rec room. It's comfortable and nice but not too…read morefancy. I'd call it a dive bar - without the dive. It caters to a clientele that's mostly Gen X's with a few Boomers and Gen Y's mixed in. It's definitely an alternative to the typical sports bar scene that attracts the meat market, d-bag, bro and hipster crowd. I've got to tell you that this is a great place to relax after a rough day. If you feel like putting your feet up and talking with a few friends or maybe even if you want to bring in a book and sit and read for a while, there's an uber comfortable love seat and some chairs that are very butt friendly. You can grab a cocktail at the bar or have a seat at one of the tables and order some dinner to be brought over from the attached China Bell Restaurant. The Spicy Crab Rangoon are wonderful by the way... This is a legit cocktail lounge. They have a full bar and Carla the bartender pours a good drink. Their beer selection covers all the basics and they've got a few crafts for variety. This place only has two Yelp reviews even though they've been here for about 2 years now, so I'm going to call this place a true hidden gem. It's one of my favorite places to go for cocktails. Want to join me sometime?

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.

Amazing views AND amazing food/drink. Prices were super reasonable for a rooftop restaurant. Food…read morewas modern Japanese and bartenders are experienced mixologists. You can't beat the views no matter where you sit.

Yeah what a vibe for sure - and dare I say nothing like this in all of Columbus …read more The view, I mean the view is unmatched, the feng shui is so fitting and the service was great! Cocktails hit the spot - I would like to see a small vegan offering here, I feel like this is the type of spot that can pull that off with great success!

Had a blast here last night. We were there for the event from a Facebook group and had a fun time…read more Looks like it would be a great place to be if there isn't a crowded event. Outside patio, downstairs has two pool tables, great vibes all around.

Love this place! Kendall is always super nice, welcoming and attentive. The service is always…read moregreat. Highly recommend this hidden gem in Grove City.

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.

Definitely a embarrassing vibe, but the food was really amazing. I had the fish and chips and it…read morewas some of the best fish and chips I've had.

Great spot to get some quality food in the city, great scenery and the vibes were good. I got the…read morechicken sandwich and it was cooked just the way you would like! Great service, would Recommend

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!

I stopped in for the first time yesterday and had an amazing experience! Kalie delivered top tier…read moreservice though it was close to close and we were her last customers. Great experience and would recommend to anyone!

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!

Club 185 is the perfect spot to grab a bite with friends and enjoy some nice cocktails without…read morepaying astronomical prices. This spot has been our go-to for visitors and it's been a hit each time. The burgers are great and the menu is full of affordable options. I recently ordered the snowbird and it was so delicious I had to get 2. It was like sipping on a pina colada and key lime pie but still light and refreshing. Would definitely recommend starting the night at Club 185 or as a good landing spot to stuff some burgers in.