Came in for a snack and a cold beer. Big place. Outside was wonderful, nice cool breeze and not a…read morelot of people outside. Big area. WE had some of the best wings we have had in a long time. Waitress was great but then around 4 we lost her. She was slammed inside with tables and forgot us. No worries, the bartender came out to check on us and everyone was extremely nice to chat with. Its dark inside but really has a lot going on. Bathrooms were clean and a great happy hour pricing, probably the best pricing in town.

Overall, we usually enjoy this place for a good time/drinks but haven't tried their food. Last…read morenight we went to watch the OSU game, when we first arrived we ordered boneless wings which I thought were great quality. Later on we ordered food to go, I got home excited to eat and realized my buffalo chicken wrap had way more lettuce and tortilla than it did crispy chicken. The wrap was sooo wet and again the amount of lettuce was absurd. I was really disappointed and still hungry, I ate what little chicken was in the wrap and threw the rest out. Fries were good potatoes but VERY salty. The service was good but I don't recommend the buffalo chicken wrap

I was invited out to Idle-A-While, not knowing that they'd replaced the dance club. It was a…read moresurprise outing for me because there was an Earth Wind & Fire tribute performance by a live band that night. The hostess told me to have a seat and relax, since it was a surprise for me and all would be taken care of. Although we were among the first tables to arrive, I watched more and more tables placing their food orders. I went to the bar twice to ask if my order to be place and was told that someone would come to my table. After an uncomfortable wait, our order was finally taken. It was 45 minutes before our food arrived and my order was incomplete. My wife's order hadn't arrived at all. I ordered the Golden Fried Perch which was supposed to come with cut fries and grilled corn on the cob. I asked for mashed potatoes as an alternative. The fish was a very small, overcooked portion which wasn't tasty at all. I had to ask for utensils, as well as tartar sauce. The tartar sauce never came. My friend went back to the kitchen to get it for me. The corn was not "on the cob", but rather in a bowl was pretty dry. Meanwhile, we waited and waited for my wife's order of wings. She eventually told the server to cancel the wings and was informed that they were on their way, at no charge. My friend told her that he didn't expect to pay for my meal either (he was treating). We were also disappointed because the group only performed for about an hour, even though they were listed for much longer. One member showed up about 15 minutes after the show started. Many customers were upset because they felt cheated out of the money they paid for the show. (Just recently, the restaurant announced an encore presentation with free entry for those who had tickets for the original show) Although the wings were delicious, I was extremely disappointed in my meal, particularly the fish. I usually assume that it's an isolated event, but, coupled with the other miscues, I didn't have a very good time. Here's hoping that things pick up in the near future.

I went to restaurant because they had my favorite local band perform. But they had people pay at…read morethe door. It was $20 per person for an event. That didn't include anything expect entry. And we got there at 9pm. In addition, the venue was old and needed an immediate update. The food was so so. Like who wants to buy food when you had to pay so much to get in. Drinks were pricey. Definitely a rip-off restaurant. Will not go again. I felt like hiring chef Ramsay for them to help them have a complete make over.

Standard Complex 614 is not just an experience it's a vibe! From bottle service to brunch it's the…read moreperfect way to end the week! Saturday's and Sunday are the weekend energy not to miss! I came here to have brunch but ended up spending half the day having a Sunday Funday, some of the items I ordered were their, Avocado B.E.L.T., Breakfast Burrito, Classic French Toast, Espresso Martinis, and Mimosas. They also have some awesome deals. $3 each for breakfast tacos, $5 Espresso Martinis during brunch. Happy Hour Thursday & Friday 6pm - 9pm 1/2 Priced Cocktails, Drafts, Apps, Pizzas. It's one complex with 5 connected venues with 20,000 Sqft of fun and unlimited Entertainment possibilities!

Our server was the only thing that made this place okay. He was kind, quick to serve us, cracking…read morejokes and giving us great recommendations. We got mini tacos, pizza and wings, of which only the tacos were okay. Wings and pizza were gross, didn't even finish them. Restaurant vibe was okay, just felt empty and dead, the music was hardly even audible so the place just felt silent. Wouldn't come back or recommend.

I can't tell you how many times I've been to Skully's over the past decade, but I can assure you…read morethat it's more than just a few. The music venue is right off High St. in the middle of the Short North. It has the tiniest patio ever but when you walk inside it's bigger than you might think. In the front there's some seating, and a long bar that bends around the corner as you inch closer to the back of the building. As you make your way through you'll pass the nasty bathrooms on the right and the bar just follows you to the back, making drink access solid no matter where you are. Once you hit the dance floor you'll find the stage, which is small but it's the right size for the venue. It's cool to see an artist here if you're a big fan, because you can get really up close and personal with the entertainers. I don't think there's a bad view in the whole house. There's also a balcony and a bar up there too. If you don't want to be in the middle of a mosh pit or rowdy crowd this is the area for you. I've never had a problem with the service and the drink prices are average for this area of town. I will say that they don't allow re-entry (at least I've never been given that privilege) and there isn't a ton of parking nearby... although there is a small lot right next door. They host traveling dance parties like Orange Soda, throw their own Damn Girl dance party every third Friday of the month, and they always have a solid line up or artists... generally a little more underground but of all genres. If dancing and music is your thing, then you gotta catch a show at Skully's, it's a Columbus staple.

Intimate venue to take in your favorite artists! You could hear and see everything. Plenty of…read moreservice at the bar to fire off your favorite libation. Would definitely visit again =] 10/10 absoloodle

Good vibe, good music, employees are nice. My drink was good (the peach crush). I'm sad I missed…read moredrag night but I'm an out of towner so I didn't know about it but would have looooved to go. Definitely a chill spot where you don't have to worry about too much which is nice. Would totally come back if I lived closer!

Union Café has been a Columbus staple for decades and is well known for strong drinks, brunch,…read morekaraoke, and being a welcoming LGBTQIA+ space in the Short North. It had been years since my last visit, so I was excited to come back. One thing that caught us off guard was the ordering process. We bounced between inside and the patio a couple of times trying to figure out where to check in, get menus, and place an order. Eventually we learned that orders are placed at the bar rather than through traditional table service. Once we figured it out, everything went smoothly, but it wasn't immediately obvious. For drinks, we ordered a Green Tea Shot and a Green Tea Cocktail. Both were strong, well-made, and exactly what I'd expect from Union Café. Food was more hit-or-miss. Years ago, the Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla was my go-to order. This version arrived hot, cheesy, and loaded with filling, but the chicken seemed very different from what I remembered. The texture reminded me of canned chicken, and it lacked the seasoning and flavor that made the older version memorable. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't the quesadilla I came back hoping for. I also ordered the half Apple Orchard Salad. It looked great and included apples, feta, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and raspberry vinaigrette. The ingredients worked together fine, but I wouldn't personally pay $6 for the half or $12 for the full again. It felt overpriced for what it delivered. The standout item was the Loaded Tots. Crispy, hot, cheesy, topped with bacon and chipotle crema, and easily the best thing we ordered. No complaints there. Overall, Union Café still shines when it comes to atmosphere, drinks, patio seating, and community presence. I just wish the food had lived up to the memories that brought me back in the first place.

I've been here a couple of times for planned events where my group has rented out the top floor…read more The bar supplies bartenders and we were able to cater in dinner and bring in our own DJ. This year, the rooftop bar had some expanded seating, which was a nice perk (for a private event at least, I don't know how accessible it might be otherwise). The drink selection is kind of limited if you don't arrange for cocktails, etc, and the bartenders can be hit or miss. This year we had a couple of great people mixing drinks for our event. I'm not much for the bar scene, so I can't give an opinion on a regular night, but they did really well with the event.

I was at a club event on April 20 at Callahan's. Food was promised, as were "featured drinks." The…read morefood was apparently (re-?)heated at the last moment, but not thoroughly, and heating cans were eventually provided, to little avail. The "featured drinks" consisted of one bottle each of Monkey 47 whisky and some no-name very young-tasting bourbon...THAT WAS IT. The bar was open, of course, with a pair of fantastic bartenders, but the prices were ASTRONOMICAL for such an event. The ownership and/or management seemed to be disinterested (at best) in ensuring the quality of the event. I have had some good experiences in the past at Callahan's, and I hope this is not indicative of the place overall, but it was extremely disappointing.