9 Best Cocktail Bars in Columbus

“Amazing from start to finish. Love the atmosphere, excellent server - when she couldn't answer my husband about the steak she got the owner who completely won my husband the skeptic over! This place honestly was the best food in town and we went back the next night and took our son who just turned green at Fort Benning. My son said it was the best steak he had ever eaten in his life. First night I had shrimp and grits that were amazing but had steak the second night and was blown away by the deliciousness. What a great restaurant! Highly recommend!“

“Bytes and Brews opened early during their soft close hours/remodel for my son’s birthday today. The staff was helpful and fun. The kids had a blast.“

“One of the finest! Great food from start to finish! Cheesecake is the best!“

“Let me start off by saying I'm 53 & was looking for a date nite place with my age vibe. It is a safe & quaint place to go to have a little fun & date nite. Everything was great, food, drinks, waitress, service except, I went on a Friday night & expected of a more R&B music adult vibe 90's early 2000"s like when we went in Jan. 2023. It was a much younger scene that night & the music catered to that. I would love, love to go back & continue to be a customer if they decide to do a R & B night a cater to more mature guests. That's the only reason they didn't get 5⭐.“

“Great and unique food! I love the open deck that gives thr whole restaurant an "outdoor'vibe.“

“The DJ was great. The bartenders were pleasant the majority of the time we were there. My only question is what happened to last call? Why sell someone drinks up until the end of the night then immediately tell them to leave. Then when that person is understandably upset you start yelling at her and her friend (me) and start literally pushing them to the exit. 1st off- a legitimate last call would have prevented the whole situation. Secondly, I was getting her to just throw the full drinks she just paid for and tipped on out and leave, there was no reason to yell or put your hands on her. Perhaps that’s the reason why it wasn’t crowded on a Friday night. I had a good time overall, but certainly won’t be in a hurry to return.“

“We visited from Florida and really enjoyed our meals. However, our server Symone D was terrible! Very unpleasant, unfriendly, and snappy when simple questions about the menu were asked. She needs additional training on customer service and communication and learn how to explain the menu.“

“The down by the river view was phenomenal! Very beautifully breathtaking! However, the service could have been a lot better had they had attentive waiters and bartenders coming around to tables/sections. It's a nice place for a bit of chatter and a cocktail. The food on their menu could've been alot more fulfilling ration for what you're paying. Overall I really enjoyed my date night there!“

“Had dinner here with a group of 5 while we were in town for a conference. Had to wait to be seated, no problem. Place started slowly clearing once we were seated. Our sweet waitress was new. However, it took us a solid 45 minutes to even get our drinks, and food was a little longer than that. The food was great though. But we got our food after 9, so we didn’t really get the time to enjoy it. Go, but don’t go in any rush.“