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.

Enjoyed a delicious spicy margarita here. Awesome spot for a date night or a quick cocktail. I…read morefelt totally comfortable grabbing a solo drink here. Great vibe.

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

Went to I Like It Like That earlier this week for a magical time! The vibes here are always fun &…read morewelcoming; and you feel like you're at home having a great time with all your friends! Their seasonal menus & themes are so fun, and everyone on the service team is friendly & incredible! This time I went for the @yelpcbus event & caught a phenomenal magic show; I still am wondering how all of the magic happened!! I got to try some of the delicious wood fired pizza; the Casanova & Greenwich Village (not pictured) are delicious! The mocktail is well balanced and refreshing; and all of their other cocktails are a must try as well! Be sure to stop by soon!

Fun! Laid back vibe. Good food and good drinks. The drink menu is so extensive that it can probably…read moreget overwhelming at some point. Very creative drinks. As a vegetarian I did have some options to pick from. The ambience is very cute, servers are very helpful, and and definitely a place you can try once.

They almost won James Beard last year so I had to come check them out!…read more For an early Saturday evening, it wasn't busy. We walked right in. Really great customer service from the get go. Friendly and they kept checking on us. I got Kirk Steele, which was fruity with a bit of a kick. My sister got Queen's gambit and my friend tried Mama and Papa's. It wasn't as sweet as she liked, so she switched it for a standard margarita. They have a lot of unique drinks here! Great place to hang out. Some outdoor seating too. And a great playlist!

Stopped in for drinks with some friends and figured we'd grab some food while we were there. I had…read morepretty low expectations for a hot dog, but this thing was ridiculously good. Good snap, loaded with toppings, and exactly what you want after a couple drinks. The atmosphere was relaxed, the drinks were solid, and the food was way better than I expected. I'm not usually the type of person to write a Yelp review about a glizzy, but credit where it's due. I sat down expecting a hot dog and left after absolutely disrespecting one. I'll definitely be back.

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.

3.5 star for the service 3 star for the food…read more 5 star for the vibes and interior design This place is more for wow factors and the vibes, if you are a picky foodie, it might not be a perfect spot. Really in love with its vibes, both indoor dining room with different segments of seatings and outdoor patio tables are amazing. The interior design here is truly unique and artistic. Great for big groups, date night, or even just chilling with friends. Not sure if it's the standard here, but there was never anyone filling our water during the entire dining time after they left 2 bottles of water on the table. Our server is patient and friendly but not on point. They messed up our orders, forgot one order and brought one wrong (we ordered smashed burger but received chicken sandwich). Very surprising that the staff didn't do anything or offer to send in the correct order. The chef of table service for Tomahawk is fun and enjoyable to carry conversations but unfortunately our Tomahawk was overcooked. We loved the presentation for sure though. Their smoked ribs is not "smoked" but boiled and soaked in sauce. The "smoked" part refers to its presentation, but their machine was down, and we were not told, so we basically got the ribs, neither smoked in cooking method nor smoked when it was brought to our table. The donut tree is another one great for eyes and cameras. It comes with little fireworks at the table service. Overall we enjoyed the breeze and atmosphere here. Will come back for relaxation if in town.

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!

Amazing building, beautiful and historic. Really pretty entryway. Checking out the vault door…read moredownstairs by the bathrooms is a must. Varied seating options including couches and areas for large parties. Drinks are $17-20ish. A small amount of elevated bar snacks available as well. Quiet and nice vibe, kind staff.

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!

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.

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!

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.