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Tip Top Kitchen and Cocktails
73 E Gay St Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 221-8300
The latest creation from barmaster Elizabeth Lessner, the Tip Top pulls an eclectic mix of Columbus' downtown residents, serving up comfort food, whiskey drinks, and a hodge-podge of non-traditional drafts. Hmm...should I go for the Bell's Two Hearted Ale or the Pabst Blue Ribbon? Why labor over such decisions? Tip Top is open until 2 AM every damn day...so order both! Either goes well with the pot roast sandwich or Betty's Mac 'n' Cheese.
Bodega
1044 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 224-7170
Bodega is where indie hipsters go when they want to drink beer. And with nearly 50 taps and 100 bottled variations, you can too! Pull on that ironic T-shirt and belly up for some friendly and comely bartenders (psst - ask for Erin). They have been known to offer samples if you're not sure what to drink. They're all effective at washing down any of the delicious panini sandwiches, whether during happy hour or late night.
Surly Girl Saloon
1126 N High St Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 294-4900
Yee-haw! Head on down to the Surly Girl Saloon for some fine food and unpretentious drinks. Sometimes you want a martini, but this is not that venue. Sometimes you want vanilla vodka mixed with diet Dr. Pepper. This is THAT venue (and the drink is called a Dr. Feelgood). They have a good two dozen beers on tap, each of which goes great with their menu of comfort food (Frito Pie, creamed chicken over biscuits, meatloaf, etc). If we haven't sold you yet, show up on Tuesdays for Punk Rock Aerobics or Wednesdays for Open Mic Comedy Night. Top it off with the fact that Surly is open until 2 AM every day, and you'll agree that this is no bar...this is a saloon!
Harrison's on Third
335 W Third Ave Columbus, OH 43202
614.294.2410
Like a phoenix, Harrison's on Third rises from the ashes of B. Hampton's - a happy hour mecca for years. Fortunately, Harrison's seems to be up to the challenge. They don't match B. Hampton's legendary $1 domestic bottles, but Sneaky is not one to live in the past. Harrison's has character, good drink prices, tasty food, and a prime location that is stumbling distance for Victorian Village residents. The owner and staff at Harrison's are enthusiastic about their pub and seem to genuinely care about the impression they make upon their patrons. "What do you think about this martini? We're thinking of adding it to the menu," we were offered. The refreshing blue beverage was a hit, and so was the opportunity to participate in the tasting/testing process. Harrison's is not quite "done" yet, but certainly done enough for us to spend our heard-earned ducats on a drink or three.
Bar Louie
504 N Park Street Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 220-0900
Bar Louie is a Chicago-based chain that has made itself right at home in two Columbus locations. The Park Street location is ideal for warm-weather happy hours with its inviting patio and wall of retractable garage doors that let the sun shine in. If the patio is full, tuck yourself away in one of Bar Louie's comfy booths, or steal away to the loft which has its own bar. The music is cranked up pretty loud...but Sneaky says if it's too loud, you're too old!
Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus
161 N High Street Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 228-0500
The Elevator is situated in a historic...and haunted...building, but don't let ghosts deter you from one of the city's best happy hours. The food and microbrews are both delicious. You'll feel comfortable whether you lounge on the patio, plant yourself in front of the bay windows in the front of the restaurant, or play a game of pool on either of the Elevator's restored 19th century billiard tables.
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