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    Rambling House Soda Pop

    4.7 (58 reviews)
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    RAMBLING HOUSE SODA POP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Live music

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    Jane L.

    This is one of the most unique and surprising places I have been to in Columbus. So pleasantly surprised! I have actually passed this place a million times and vowed I would never go here because it looks a bit sketchy on the outside, especially in the daytime. It transforms at night, people milling about outside, friendly light and door open welcoming you in. The service was prompt and very friendly, bouncer was nice and the music was awesome! My roommate and I got some signature drinks with soda that they make in house. It sounds strange but the gin and lemon-lime soda combo was good! Holy crap, the band we heard was amazing. It was a cover band I forgot the name of playing bluegrass music. Disclosure: I think bluegrass is ok, this band was just so good. We found out after the fact that the lead singer was only 17, but he had a deep raspy voice of a 35 year old. Impressed with the band, the bar and my drink. Will be back for more fun here! Check this hole in the wall out, you'll be more impressed than you think!

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    Steve A.

    I came to Rambling House after hearing all the raves about their homemade soda. It also has alcoholic beverages including craft beers, hard cider, and wine. There's live music on weekends, usually seems to be bluegrass. It resembles a saloon with barrels for tables. The bar is intimate yet it's not too cramped. I heard about the sodas but thought it was all they had. It also has a menu of alcoholic beverages. The beer and cocktail list is not big but everything that I've tried all have been good. A favorite was the house made ginger beer. The hard cider was crisp, had a sour tingle, and the right amount of sweetness. It also have some good cocktails. The Relentless Mule is like a Moscow mule but with bourbon. I still have to have a soda. The best soda is the sarsaparilla. Some other good ones are the blueberry and the cola. These are $2.50 which is not outrageous. The seating area is small but not crowded if there's not a show. It has a few tables in the front and barrels in front of the stage. If you come for the shows there's a cover of usually $5. The other thing is that its parking lot is near the old school the next block. I recommend coming before shows if you have to avoid the crowds. In the middle of the week it's pretty nice. The weekends aren't too crazy though and you can see some great live music.

    Great music accompanied by delicious watershed cocktails
    Kim F.

    Very unique establishment! An intimate setting for listening to talented bands and enjoying delicious cocktails and local craft beers. Rambling house pours a generous and strong drink-just the way I like it when drinks are about $7 (great value). A variety of all ages head to this venue. Cover charge is usually $5, which is ridiculously cheap considering the talent that plays at this venue. On saturday night, we caught Hebdo playing. A combination of moody blues, bob dylan, the doors and neil young all wrapped up into an extremely talented band that also played their own songs with incredible vocals. If youre looking for some great live music, welcoming staff and patrons, in a unique atmosphere. Check this place out. Cbus is really fortunate to have this place.

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    22 days ago

    The ambiance was amazing, a great local bar and show room that feels very intimate and chill

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    Intimate setting and an awesome sound system! Drinks were really good as well! Highly recommend!

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    Unique place. Live music. Pretty good cocktails. Enjoyed the old time (old fashioned) and lime cola/vodka.

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    4.5(102 reviews)
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    4.3(26 reviews)
    4.1 miOlde Towne East
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    Fun and funky but only been there once so I'd need to go back a few times and want to know if there…read moreis a happy hour

    Hubs and stopped in the Oracle yesterday on our way to visit our oldest daughter. It's the first…read moreweek in September, so the pandemic is still looming and of course we respect all the precautions every business is taking to stay safe and prevent the spread. That being said, upon opening the door we were told we couldn't come in without masks. Mine was in my pocket, no problem. I haven't left my home (in Tennessee) often enough since the beginning of the virus for it to become habit to automatically put on a mask when I get out of my vehicle. But 9/10 times I remember before entering a public place. The male bartender just seemed rude in the way he told us to put one one. I had read the raving reviews, and being a Yelp Elite myself I know I can and do trust their reviews above others. So....I was really looking forward to trying something new and enjoy watching a bartender do their thing. The bartender pointed to two framed menus on top of a cooler containing seltzer's and canned drinks, and some glass bottles of pre-made cocktails, I think. I would've appreciated the bartender ask me what I liked, and help me decide, but it was easier for him to point to the sign. Customer service absolutely sucked hippo balls. I asked if I could just order a Knob Creek and Coke in a short glass, and a Blanton's for my hubs. Sure!! What I got was a shot of each in a to-go plastic condiment container with a lid, and two big paper go cups (like Burger King) of ice, and a can of Coke, which I told him never mind I had a soda in the truck. We also got two bags of Cheeto's, to make the sale legal. So....we poured our bourbons over the ice in the paper cups. I drank a few sips of mine, yum, even in paper. My husband was just about to take a sip and noticed something stuck in his ice that looked just like a maggot. He walked back across the street and told/showed the bartender, who vehemently denied it came from the ice because it was a brand new bag. Then I noticed 3 of the maggot looking things in my ice, so I went back in and showed my husband and then the bartender. He told my husband it was probably from the citrus he was cutting on a board near the ice bin. They were frozen INSIDE the ice cubes. I'm upset with myself that I didn't take a picture of it, it was gross. I'm upset that a bartender would try to make it seem like it was nothing. After seeing it all in my ice my husband just asked for our money back, and the bartender said, "But I've already poured another." Ummm, sorry, but no thank you. He did give the refund, but I most assuredly won't give them a second chance when I visit Columbus.

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