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    Abby K.

    Okay, so we went for Christmas, and you can ONLY order drinks printed on their Christmas cocktail menu (and sometimes they might have limited spirits)... and we were told after we had sat down? By the second waiter! Forget getting a vodka cranberry or amaretto sour (which I've had here before) - it's only the Christmas cocktails which would be fine if they weren't really all the same with the same allergens!! Just overall annoying, and we ended up leaving after being told they were only serving from a limited cocktail menu. Almost ALL cocktails offered also contain nuts for those allergic like me!! This is in addition to almost all cocktails having cinnamon or some spice in it (which I am also allergic to). The holiday decor was very nice though, wish we had a reason to stay but they lost our business today.

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    Leslie A.

    Service - very slow and very very unwelcoming (we sat at the bar and it was less than half full) Ambiance is cool. It's an old bank - so seeing how it has been made into a bar is cool We did not order food, we each had a drink - the drinks were not good. We left due to the service and the staff and their lack of caring that we were there plus the drinks were terrible Drinks were not good - we won't be back. One and done and we could have done without the one

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    Danielle M.

    Can you say fancy?! This bar is set up so elegantly, I had a dress on, and I still felt underdressed. Last night I went to Citizen's Trust with some of my friends for their happy hour. They have happy hour Wednesday through Saturday from 7-9 pm which is fantastic for those who work later. Their offerings include: $4 beers, $8 wines by the glass, $8 classics. This bar is definitely a must try and would be perfect for date night if you want to feel a little fancy. They do not have a lot of food, but they do have a snacks menu. We tried the bread and spread as well as my favorite the potato croquettes. The bread and spread is roasted tomato + pita + labneh + za'ata. The amazing potato croquettes are potato + fontina + black truffle aioli. So yummy!! Well, definitely come back and love the fact that happy hour is later so I can go after work !

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    Robert Z.

    Came here to check out the Miracle popup after watching the Nutcracker. After hearing and reading all the hype about it, I was super excited to see it all decked out and revel in the festivities. Unfortunately, it seems as if it was reined in a bit from previous years. It was still decorated but much less so than was seen in pics from previous years. There was a lot of empty space and also not a lot of seating so it was sort of an odd set up. There was a little table to the side to order and they give you a number to get your drinks at the bar. I got the Elfing Around #2 which is basically just a cold mulled wine. It wasn't bad just not amazing for the price and really sort of lack of service. Overall I'll say I was whelmed, nothing great to see or experience but not upset I went. An easy pass for me moving forward.

    Stephanie L.

    It's hard to know if my experience here was the norm or not. We stopped by during The Miracle pop-up. The place looked like Christmas threw up all over a hotel lobby in a good way. Lots of lights and tinsel and even an inflatable igloo. Staff were friendly and plentiful. The pitfall for me was the cocktails. Neither my husband's nor my cocktail stood out to us. They truthfully gave mass produced bar & restaurant cocktail, bot craft cocktail. It could just be because it was a specialty menu. I'd be willing to try it again another time.

    Jennifer R.

    Miracle pop up bar was fun but I guess I just expected...more? Fun holiday themed cocktails did not disappoint, but the atmosphere could be so much more festive. Needs a good DJ (or just good music). Glad I got to experience it, and the giant igloo was great, but not really memorable.

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    Aubrie H.

    Located downtown on the corner of Gay and High this bar becomes Miracle for the holidays. There are fun drinks and even glasses you can purchase to take home. The decor is festive including an inflatable igloo! The drink ordering process is so well designed and made ordering and receiving our drinks a breeze. Also especially loved the wallpaper by the restrooms!

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    Norma O.

    First time here , someone told us of the place and it use to be a bank . It was after Christmas but still had their decorations up . This is more a cocktail lounge and they were having special cocktails for Christmas. I understand you can order food from the restaurant next to it , I believe I'm right about that . They had a huge blow up igloo with sofas to sit on and enjoy your drink nice place but the drinks are alittle pricey.

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    Sarah H.

    You can never go wrong with citizens trust. Upscale cocktail lounge with small bites.

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    Ethan M.

    For the holidays The Citizens Trust is doing a pop-up called Miracle. This was my first time stopping in, but do look forward to checking out their typical menu after the holidays. Coming on a late Friday night, the place was packed and parking was tough to find. Luckily we got seats after ordering our cocktails which was a bit different though I'm sure effective for the amount of traffic coming in. You get in a line and order from two cashiers who then give you a number that you take to the bar. (Pro tip: get the Santa Rex mug, it's pretty amazing and their mugs are limited!) The decor was awesome here - tons of holiday lights and they even had an indoor igloo you could sit at. The building has tall ceilings and feels spacious throughout despite the crowd. Cocktails were awesome as well. Very unique menu which made it challenging to decide on which to get, but I eventually decided on two: the Yippee Kai Yay Mother F**** and the Carol Barrel. I liked both but appreciate the ube coconut orgeat in the Yippie Kai Yay as I'm a sucker for both ube and orgeat. It was sweet, full-bodied, and had a slight graininess to it but was an easy sipper. The Carol Barrel was definitely strong with both Irish whiskey and navy strength rum being a couple of the liquors. Great banana flavor. They do serve the drinks in plastic cups unless you buy a mug as last year many people stole them - can't blame them in this case! They tasted great and that is what matters most.

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    Amanda D.

    We realized last night that we only do fancy places when we are on vacation. So we thought we would hit up The Miracle pop-up bar at The Citizens Trust cocktail bar. Very cool. It was all decked out for the holidays, giant igloo, everything wrapped like gifts, Christmas music, fancy Christmas-y cocktails. My husband got the snowball old fashioned and loved it. I got the Christmapolitan cocktail, it was good. Just be aware it's very spicy. As in like cinnamon spicy. I dunno if I could drink more than one haha. Gonna maybe go back again and try the coffee one! Definitely worth the stop!

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    The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge - Wright bros

    The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge

    4.5(102 reviews)
    1.1 miShort North
    $$

    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.

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    The Laundry

    4.7(11 reviews)
    1.2 miGerman Village

    Looking for the cutest little scape to Italy right here in Columbus!?! Look no further, The Laundry…read moreis your new spot! My Husband and I randomly stumbled upon this place walking to Chapman's one night after we were JUST talking to a buddy about how Columbus didn't have any "great" Wine Bars. So the next weekend we had to go back and check it out immediately!! This place is so friendly and cute as soon as you walk in. You can sit at a high top table, blue velvet couches for a more laid back option or the bar if you come alone or with a friend! The second best part about this place is you can order of a menu of curated pre picked wines and crafted cocktails or pop into the wine shop connected to it called Hausfrau Haven. You can buy a bottle there and open at The Laundry and split it with friends or your partner which I LOVE! You could even do your own little wine tasting too if you'd like! Lastly if you need a snack to drink more wine they have great little apps like nuts, cheese and a few more rotting options!! *My only complaint is I wish there was a water station or could get a glass of water. When I drink I like to have access to water and the little mini water bottles don't do much for me and I feel annoying asking for multiple when there* Minor detail and does not detour me from going!!!! LOVE IT HERE!! MUST GO!

    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

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    Law Bird - A peek behind the bar (not only does the place always have great menus, but the architectural stylings are on point -- love the tile!).

    Law Bird

    4.6(74 reviews)
    1.2 miBrewery District

    Lawbird is hands-down the best cocktail bar in the city. The themed menus which change at a…read morereasonable pace, great staff, and "good vibes" really make this the go-to destination in Columbus and perhaps the Midwest for a cocktail. Pair a stop either before or after to one of German Village's great restaurants and you're in for a special, albeit pricey night. In addition to fantastic drinks, Lawbird offers cocktail tasting classes from time to time which are a fun way to get sauced early in the day. And you will get sauced. If the owners keep up the good thing they have going - this will become an iconic establishment in the city. I hope they do. I've been more than 20 times so far and never get bored. Cheers!

    I love TF out of Law Bird, and I love everything they're doing. I have a few qualms about their…read morereservation time limit (which, I will admit, are almost entirely based on the fact I want to try MORE of what they're offering), but I readily recommend this place to people as one of the coolest cocktail bars in town. Cocktail vibe is more "laid-back friends talking over creative drinks" than sultry, romantic date spot. Tons of natural light means this cocktail bar has had some of my *favorite* cocktail bar photos I've ever taken. It's so pretty in here. NOTES: -During pop-ups, walk-ins are near-impossible on weekends and not likely on weekdays. Make a reservation if you want to make sure you'll have a spot. -No dedicated parking lot. 3-hour-limit free residential parking all around Law Bird, though. We generally have to walk 2 or 3 blocks from parking to Law Bird. Be aware this is German Village, and you're looking at cobblestone sidewalks for high heel and accessibility purposes. -Law Bird mostly has small party seating. If you have a larger group you want to seat during a pop-up, make SURE to get that reservation in early. They have the single 8-person table. -They have snackies and food. Portion sizes are small (despite what the prices may suggest), though, so this is not generally a place to eat a full meal. All of the food is super flavorful, though, so definitely a great snack to add on. PROS: -Keeping things fresh, they regularly host cute seasonal events, new drinks, and pop-up events. In recent memory, I know they've done a Cherry Blossom one, a Spooky Halloween one, and a Christmas one. -They go ALL OUT for their pop-ups. It isn't just a brand new, professionally-printed menu (no pieces of paper with 4 seasonal drinks here). It's also all of their interior decor, bathroom decorations, bartop decorations, and more. Ceiling decor too! They get all up in there. It's really fun to see the space transformed constantly. -Between the new menus and the constantly-new decorations of their space, I love regularly popping into Law Bird. -I LOVE the creativity of the menus, and I LOVE that they offer cocktail classes. (I haven't taken one yet, but I'm excited to!) The menu has unique drinks, served with unique garnishes. They have a few "sugar cocktails", but for the most part, Law Bird drinks tend to be complex and spirit-forward. -Their "themed" bathrooms (even with their own themed music playlists) make me happy. They have two unisex, single room restrooms. CONS: -If you come during a pop-up with a smaller group, they will enforce their reservation time limit of 1.5 hours. This isn't necessarily the end of the world, but the times when they enforce their limits is when they have more customers waiting - and tend to be when the place is at capacity. When they're at-capacity, the bar staff and service staff is a lot busier, with drink service taking longer and servers checking in a lot less. This means we usually only have had the chance to place 2 drink orders during that 1.5 hour time limit before they ask us to leave. This can be rough (to try most of the drinks on a limited time menu) unless you're sharing drinks with your tablemates. If you still want to continue your evening with your friends after that 1.5 hour limit, Antiques on High, Daily Growler, and Cobra are easily walkable from here. -During their pop-ups on weekends, time between placing a drink order and receiving the drink has usually been around 15 to 20 minutes. Not the end of the world as you get to socialize with friends, but again, with the time limit, that can be a bit rough.

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    The Oracle - Entrance

    The Oracle

    4.3(26 reviews)
    1.7 miOlde Towne East
    $$

    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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    80 East - Our dining tables all dressed up for a special event.

    80 East

    5.0(2 reviews)
    14.0 mi
    Luxury
    Private events

    This is a very cool Speakeasy. It reminds me of the Speakeasy's of the old days…read more This is a members o la, so you will have to ask to be a member to enter . In fact if you are not a member, the front entrance door is a secret hidden door. Only members know where and how to open the door. A nominal monthly membership fee paid each month. Gets you inside this very cool bar. You have a few floors here and each floor has a private area you and your guests can enjoy cocktails. Big easy comfortable chairs , what a cool idea. The main floor has the bar and also easy spaces to sit. Once you become a member you can bring 2 people with you. Explore the private spaces on the other floors. Interesting displays and art work throughout the areas. The staff is great, top shelf service from the moment you meet the door man to the bartenders. If you order a bourbon flight, be sure to ask for the flight book. Every time you order a flight , you get a stamp in your book. The bar will keep your book on file there for you. The cocktails are signature drinks. Which only can be obtained here and no other place. Great place if you live in the area. Memberships are inexpensive and you get a great place to bring your friends, clients, whoever. You will certainly impress and delight those you bring here. We had a great time, I am looking forward the next time I am visiting relatives in the area. I may darken their doors again.

    This place is a true gem. Private club so you will need to apply for a membership, but well worth…read moreit. The place as an amazing speak easy vibe with terrific service, delicious cocktails and some really good food. The main bar is a place to hang out if you want to be seen that day and there a plenty of private spaces to have great conversations undisturbed.

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