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    Makers Social

    4.9 (48 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Regina N.

    This place is so fun I had a great time being crafty I'll definitely be back the bar that specializes is burben

    Here is the wreath I made!
    Jay D.

    The wife and I had a date night at Makers Social last night and had a blast. The staff were very attentive and helpful. Always coming around checking on your progress and whether you needed anything to complete your project. There were many projects to choose from, along with all the needed tools to complete. The drinks were very good as well and may have encouraged a little more creativity!

    Planter molds
    Anita S.

    When you have adult kids who don't want presents you look for fun experiences. This place has crafts for all skill levels and ages. The staff is super helpful and the cocktails were reasonably priced. We all had a blast. Only recommendation would be to choose crafts that take around the same time or you'll have people finish at different times. It would be a fun girls night out too!

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    Tania M.

    A very cool concept, great space, and very welcoming. Crafting with friends while enjoying a cocktail or mocktail. Heck yea!!! What a great idea. We made reservations for a Saturday evening. I had a little issue finding a good parking spot, but was soon welcomed to our table where we decided what we would craft. Lots of very cute options from necklaces, to book marks, to pet bandanas, to clocks. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The prices are a bit ridiculous for what you get. A pet bandana, before tax and tip, is $36! Really?? My friend and I made matching necklaces. They came out cute- but the chain was pretty cheap looking- and I'll probably end up not wearing it much- which is disappointing considering after tax and tip we paid nearly $60. Would love to go again, but only if there is some kind of special or the prices drop.

    Danielle M.

    I had an absolute AMAZING Time yesterday at Makers Social. I had never heard about it until my friend told me that she went to a birthday party there and of course, I had to try it out. I made a reservation on open table through their website and ended up calling to add one more person as I added the max amount. I can't tell you how excited I was to go to this place. When we arrived I went up to the bar and let them know I had a reservation and they told me that the first two tables were mine. I ended up bringing 15 people and they let you bring your own food so my friend made us a charcuterie board. This place is fantastic! You get to pick a craft and be able to drink during it. I just got a puppy the other day so of course I had to make him a dog bowl holder. this project seems like it be so hard but the step-by-step instructions that were given to us really made it better. At one point we asked the lady working if we did it right and of course we did not. Gave us a power drill and it told us what we needed. We started with just slabs of wood and look at this amazing piece I strongly suggest trying this place out for maybe a date night, birthday party, girls night or just anything because I had so much fun and I really wanna go back and make another item. My only complaint is that it is a tad expensive but it's understandable because of the awesome space. I wish there were items though that were under $20 as most of my friends split stuff

    DIY flask & Soon to be 6 pack holder!
    Kelly D.

    I have been wanting to do something like this forever and it was exactly what I needed! Makers social gives you all a different experience - I'm not a huge paint fan so being able to have a date night in a creative way this was perfect!

    Cocktails and Cement pencil holder craft! So fast!
    Mrs Anne Marie W.

    Surprised I haven't reviewed before, because I've been a few times. I even picked up carry out cocktails and crafts (it's a thing check it out) for a girl's weekend and they were fantastic! Recommend. GO TO HERE, YOU WON'T BE SORRY! One of the best date nights in town. MAKE A RESERVATION, CALL AHEAD you will be here 1.5 to 2.5 hrs in total depending on what craft selection, so same day we were booked on the early side with a 5pm instead of after dinner which was our plan. Totally fine. Great options for any person, theme that include pets, kids, jewelry, leather crafts, home items, the list goes on. Last time I did metal bookmarks, this time was cement plant holders/pencil holders that I custom painted. My spouse opted for cement clock that he custom painted. Great selections, I love that they are always changing. They walk you through the entire process and make suggestions for best project. Even literally waiting for cement to dry - only 30 min - we still had nice conversation over drinks...and about those... Cocktail menu has pun inspired drinks, also beers and wine. They also have a nice little bourbon collection for a psudo-bourbon snob (me). I tried the Basil Hayden Caribbean Rum finished bourbon. Not bad! And another Manhattan drink from the cocktail menu. Really great date night place, everyone compliments my cement holder at work.

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    Tulsi P.

    This is an incredible experience and such a fun activity for any occasion! I made a reservation here for about 20 people for my fiancés birthday. It was so easy to make a reservation. You can bring your own food too, so we picked up pizzas. The service was amazing! They were so accommodating for a large group and helped us all with our projects. Some people didn't make something, and that was also ok! The drinks were amazing, they have so many options for beer, wine, seltzers and cocktails. They also had snacks. You can make so many things, serving trays, beer flight trays, wine tags, dog bow ties, etc. really a great time to be creative and socialize. It was so fun, would highly recommend for any occasion!

    Aimee J.

    Love this place! What a great idea to have a bar with make and take crafts! The custom cocktail and bourbon lists are great. There's also a nice list of beers on tap. Maker projects are offered on a menu outlining project, price, time commitment and focus levels. There are options for all (pet, bar, self, & home focused). Staff are friendly and helpful. I highly recommend trying this experience!

    Leather keychains we made
    Kristina D.

    Such a fun and creative experience! My husband and I enjoyed making our leather keychains and they turned out well - the whole process took about an hour, which is the estimate they gave us. The instructions were easy to follow and our project leader was helpful when we had questions. The set up is so cute - they provide all of the tools you need and have so many different projects to choose from. The drinks are also solid with cute names like The Iron Mallet and The Knotty Screwdriver. Would definitely go back and recommend!

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    Cassie L.

    We did a girls night work outing to Makers Social and had the absolute best time. What really stood out the most to me was the servers. Not only were they timely in getting drink orders, they were so so helpful when it came to the projects! It was almost like they knew exactly when we were confused and would swoop in with helpful tips. I love how they have a "focus" level for each project depending on how committed you are to the project versus talking with whoever you're with. They have all of the tools you could possibly need for each project as well. They have a lengthy drink list and no one had trouble finding something they liked. Unfortunately no food, but they are totally fine with you bringing food from outside and there's a good pizza place right around the corner! Also close street and garage parking. Will be back!

    Charm necklace

    Had such a fun Galantines Day there! Kelly is a badass and helped us throughout the entire experience. 10/10 would recommend and will definitely be back!

    Personalized wreaths offered during Yelp's Adulting monthlong event as a Zoom instructional  class!
    Emily B.

    I stopped by here and had a few drinks at the bar when I was picking up supplies for a virtual fall wreath making event. What a cool concept and space this place is. There are so many different styles of projects that you can either make in-store or to bring home. All projects are self-guided but the staff seemed hands-on if needed, always checking in on the patrons and making sure their drinks were full. Alcohol prices are very reasonable and they offer some very interesting cocktails (even to go) using local Watershed spirits. Next time my parents come up to Columbus for a visit (realistically early next year when the vaccine is distributed), I'm so bringing them and my 7 year old nephew in to work on some projects together. We usually paint pottery as a family, but this kid has started a decent collection of animal banks and at this point we need to diversify our DIY & crafting experiences. I plan to come down again in December. This time to drink AND make a project. Something seasonal AF!

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    A great experience! The staff was great & the atmosphere was super fun. Would definitely go back!

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    Thanks for the kind words, Kelly! Come back soon!

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    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.

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    4.4(138 reviews)
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    I've been a couple more times and now I have to agree with Mark D. (I'm not their typical…read moredemographic). I went again for a Book Bar event held upstairs and the bartender was not nice to me. I used my one drink ticket and chose not to see her again. I stopped in recently because I had time to kill in the area. I sat at the bar and another female bartender took my order. We had to duck down to talk under the taps. Since it wasn't a weeknight happy hour, I paid $12 for a glass of a wine. I was going to tip her but she walked away and I didn't see her again before I left. I did see grumpy bartender, but I didn't order again.

    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!

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    4.2(105 reviews)
    1.2 miDowntown, Short North

    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.

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    4.0(108 reviews)
    0.8 miDowntown

    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!

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