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    The Ohio Taproom

    4.3 (67 reviews)
    ModerateBeer Bar
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE OHIO TAPROOM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Doug S.

    Fitting place for the Columbus Ale Trail's home base. Great selection of brews on tap from local Central Ohio breweries. Small and cozy taproom. I feel like I'm in someone's basement. Surprisingly busy on a Sunday afternoon. Felt like a lot of locals in the bar. One small TV; so it's not the best place to watch the game. The bartender was cranking out drinks keeping everyone's glass full. They've been open for 9 years, surprisingly. I'll be back as I still have friends attempting to complete the Ale Trail.

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    Theresa G.

    Cozy no frill bar with yummy local beers. We came in the fall and loved the pumpkin beer on tap! Also had games which was nice since we brought our tagalong (kiddo).

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    Fawn C.

    This is our go to place for a growler of local brew. I love going in and checking out what they have on tap. The bartender is always friendly and knowledgeable. I get super excited if the owner John is behind the bar slinging beers. He is such a kind man. He is so good that he seems to remember my fiancé and I every time we stop in. Now whether he really does or not is a mystery, but if he does not he is really good at acting like it. I love the thought of supporting him. They have approximately 20 taps and only offer Ohio beers on tap, which I love. I am a big proponent of supporting local so Ohio Tap Room lines up well. We always get a sample of a couple of the beers to help us narrow down which growlers we will choose. They are happy to allow us to try whatever we need to make a good decision. On our most recent trip we went with a growler of Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes Stout and Decorative Gourd Pumpkin Ale from Seventh Son. Both were a phenomenal compliment for our socially distanced pumpkin carving day!!! Thank you Ohio Tap Room for always serving up good brews and kindness. I also want to make note of a new sign they have lamented near where you would pay. It says please do not enter if you have any of the following symptoms of: COVID-19, Racism, Biotry, Xenophobia, Homophobia, or Transphobia. I am fully support of this! You go Ohio Tap Room, set the standard!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!

    Pups allowed indoors!
    Cassie L.

    One of my favorite local spots in Grandview! It's a little on the small side inside with only room for 10-15 people or so given the seating restrictions with COVID (have to be seated to have a drink), which they are following appropriately. But I think that is part of the charm and homey feel of the place! Not to mention, they allow dogs inside too! One of the few places around that does. My dog loved all the attention and the treats from the bartender. Everytime I've gone we've gotten great, friendly service from the bartenders. If the weather is nice, they also have a fairly large patio with at least ~5 tables. They almost always have a food truck outside or are more than welcoming to you bringing over a grandads pizza from across the street. We will be back- frequently!

    Jeff R.

    The place is very small, but it has a cool vibe. They do, however, have a nice size patio so that makes this place a better bar for warm weather. They are also very dog friendly so if you are allergic I'd suggest staying away. I have never been to the Taproom and not seen a dog inside it. They have a pretty large beer selection and offer samples of them all for just .75 cents. This is a great place to pregame before going to some of the larger bars nearby.

    Beer flight taps 9, 10, 18, and 20.
    Michael J.

    My wife and I are always in search of places we can bring our doggo out with us because he's such a good boy and loves meeting new people. We found Ohio Tap Room through bringfido.com and we called to confirm our four-legged buddy was in fact allowed to enter. We were also told that they didn't have a menu for food, but a delicious burger truck adjacent (and they were not underselling that in the least!) but it was first come first seated for indoor spots. Cool cool. We show up and they have a nice outside area with a fire pit and a tented area for dining, but it was 15° and the idea of eating outside was not appealing. We did happen to find a few spaces inside and the patrons were all super welcoming to our buddy, and gave him plenty of head rubs and butt scratches making his night. Great tap selections, especially if you like local/regional brews and porters. My only reason for not giving 5 stars was that I felt like I was in a mosh pit while eating and drinking. I'm not huge on confined spaces, and it was described to me on the phone as if there was ample seating both indoors and out. Definitely a place we'll revisit in the warmer weather with the outdoor seating and our buddy, Fez, but not ideal for cold weather dining. One last note, these guys did save the day for us by being open and allowing pups as we had originally gone to Brewdog in Franklinton, but as they were involved with restaurant week, had no availability until after 8.

    My pup on the patio!
    Emily W.

    They have a great selection and very friendly staff. Added bonus- they are dog friendly! Highly recommend

    Head Hunter filled to the tip top of my Klean Kanteen with some tasty Adriatico's pizza.  Best.  Picnic. Ever.
    David Z.

    I came to the Ohio Taproom for the first time ever looking for a draft beer on a day that couldn't have been going worse. I had been spending time at OSU medical center and I wasn't exactly in a great mood. Not knowing anything about the place, I was unhappy to find out that they didn't sell pints of beer but just did growler fills. I explained to the person working there (later introduced himself as John) that I didn't really want a growler fill and was just looking for a draft of my new favorite beer, Hoof Hearted's South of 11. To add insult to injury, the Hoof Hearted South of 11 had just blown, and he did not have another keg in the back (he double checked the delivery hadn't arrived). I have a BUNCH of growlers (at home), didn't have one with me and I let John know I wasn't really interested in buying a new growler. No problem, maybe some beer would improve your outlook? John suggested that I might have a few samples of his Ohio beers that he had on tap, maybe get a fill when I had one of my growlers with me. Over the course of the next 45 minutes (and 4 samples of Ohio beer that I had not tried before), I think we discussed every beer he had on tap, our favorite breweries and a few other topics. It was a great interaction and really took my mind off an otherwise crappy day. I didn't ever feel pressured to buy anything, or that I was anything other than welcome to hang out there and ask questions. John explained to me how his pressure fill system worked (I haven't seen another one in Columbus) and let me take a closer look when I expressed interest. It's really cool and WILL keep your growlers fresher longer. This is how they fill growlers at Hill Farmstead. As our conversation carried on, John took care of several other customers, offering samples, making suggestions, and pretty much doing everything you want the guy working at your growler shop to do. At some point, it occurred to me that I had a clean, stainless steel, 40oz wide mouth Klean Kanteen in my car. Maybe I would get some Head Hunter if John thought he could fill it. It turned out, it wouldn't work with the pressure fill, but John was able to provide an expert fill from the standard tap system. I ended up having an amazing dinner with a canteen full of nice fresh beer. It really could not have been a better experience. Not only does the place have an excellent assortment of beers, but John knows what he is talking about, he is friendly, engaging and helpful. Really made my day. I love this place and am coming back.

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    Anneke M.

    Love this place, whenever we are in Grandview for brunch we toss the growler in the car and stop by to fill up. In addition to great Ohio beers, they also have soda from Rambling house and a variety of Ohio snacks. I have not yet been since they have had the ability to serve pints, but I'm looking forward to it!

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    This is a fun neighborhood bar with craft beers. Small and cozy with a nice outside area. Beers are always changing.

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    only plus points 1) 20 beers on tap 2) patio .. Unfriendly staff, bad vibes, no space inside. Not worth going for a 2nd time.

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