5 Must-Visit Columbus Bourbon Bars
Smack-dab in the middle of Ohio, Columbus packs a punch with great eats, fun attractions, and a wealth of impressive bourbon bars. Are you a long-time Buckeye, or just visiting the Biggest Small Town in America? Either way, you’ll want to keep this list of five of the best Columbus bourbon bars handy!
The Bottle Shop
237 King Avenue, bottleshopcolumbus.com
A cozy spot as comfortable as your own living room, The Bottle Shop is a great place to meet up with friends. You can hang out on couches, at the bar, or out on the patio. They have nearly two dozen specialty cocktails and an impressive carry-out program. So it’s safe to say there’s something for everyone! You can’t miss the Brown Butter Cow, a brown butter-washed Four Roses cocktail. It features Angostura bitters, cotton candy, and a Lapsang Souchong tea syrup.
Buckeye Bourbon House
36 E. Gay Street, buckeyebourbonhouse.com
How about an enormous bourbon and whiskey list, a handful of flight options, and a creative cocktail selection? Buckeye Bourbon House is hard to beat. The space is filled with light thanks to soaring ceilings and abundant windows. That makes it all the better for admiring the extensive bourbon list and delicious food. Go with friends and split the Smoked Decanter, a 4-drink shareable cocktail. It’s made from Woodinville bourbon, aloe liqueur, strawberry jam, and basil-demerara simple syrup.
The Alibi Bourbon and Cocktail Lounge
843 N. High Street, alibicolumbus.com
Sure, thirty bespoke cocktails may seem a little overwhelming. But the thoughtful folks at Alibi provide a useful tasting graph to help you make your decision. Not that you can really go wrong–the high-quality ingredients and well-considered combinations won’t lead you astray. There’s also a twenty-odd page bourbon and whiskey menu for those that like it straight. A real gem in the Short North, you’ll want to take time out to try this Columbus bourbon bar.
High Bank Distillery Co.
1051 Goodale Avenue, highbankco.com
High Bank was awarded FIVE Double-Golds by the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition! So its spirits are must-haves when visiting Columbus. Try a flight of their various whiskeys alongside their creative take on American fare. If cocktails are more your thing, High Bank has been awarded Best Creative Cocktails in Columbus for three years running. Try the End of Anxiety, a bourbon, Aperol, and mint cocktail that’ll put your therapist on hold.
No Soliciting Bar
119 E Chestnut Street, nosolicitingbar.com
This is the most exclusive bar on this list. No Soliciting is a members-only speakeasy that believes “rules are made for people who aren’t willing to make their own.” Specializing in bourbon and superior service, the dimly-lit space is opulent and well-appointed. With expertly crafted cocktails and a cloak and dagger vibe, it’s worth the month-long wait for membership approval.
Which of these Columbus bourbon bars will you visit first?
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