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Service Bar, Columbus, OH

Service Bar

4.6
4.6
667 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1230 Courtland Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Humbly innovative. Fueled by a passion to draw deeper connections between food and spirits, Service Bar delivers an experience that is refreshingly innovative, much of that due to carefully placed hints of nostalgic flavors and techniques. Housed in Middle West Spirits, one of Ohio’s first craft distilleries, the stunning main dining room is both intimate in size and lively in energy.

Full dinner service is available first-come first-serve at the main bar, and by reservation at a variety of smaller individual tables that accommodate 2-6 guests.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Distillery
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Tuckey
  • Private party facilities
    Service Bar has a Private Distiller's Room that may be booked for up to 14 guests. Please contact servicebar@middlewestspirits.com for more information, or call (614) 947-1231.
  • Neighborhood
    Short North - Arena District
  • Cross street
    E 5th Ave
  • Parking details
    Customers visiting Middle West Spirits may park their cars in a shared off-street parking-lot adjacent to the main distillery. Parking is free of charge for customers and offered on a space available basis.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 667 people are saying

Service Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Columbus

    Innovative

  • Columbus

    Contemporary American

  • Columbus

    Innovative

  • Columbus

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Service Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional drinks" and "top-notch food." Its cozy atmosphere and attentive service enhance the visit. Standout dishes include the "pastrami-smoked trout" and "beef neck Ragu." The vibrant cocktails and creative menu make it a must-visit, especially for those seeking unique flavors.
667 Reviews
  1. Kristen VIP

    Los Angeles45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious! The pork milenese was fantastic. Duck fat fries were great and my partners burger was spot on. Loved the manhattan and the Courtland sour. It was a quiet Saturday night and had spectacular service. Looking forward to being back and bringing friends. It’s a cool vibe and great location. Parking lot next door!

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  2. Karri

    Columbus8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fantastic dinner at Service Bar! The Old Fashioned was delicious and so well balanced. The Caesar salad was unique and so good. The dressing had a nice bite to it and the anchovy crisp on top was so good! The beef neck Ragu was to absolutely die for. Delicious wide pappardelle noodles with just the right amount of beef Ragu, flavor bomb in every bite!
    Service BarResponded on March 25, 2025
    Hey Karri, Thanks so much for the kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed your experience with us! We will be updating our menus in the next few weeks here for spring so be sure to come back and see us again!

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  3. Kelsey

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even better than I remember! I come here to try things I would probably never order elsewhere because I know it’s going to be good. And I love that their bar staff can always help me find just what I’m itching for.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Columbus19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool vibes and tasty gastropub fare at the kitchen in Middle West distillery. Generous portions and helpful, attentive service. We had the smoked trout and wings as appetizers and some pappardelle with beef ragout and some pork cheek entrees (could have used more polenta), followed by some sticky toffee pudding topped with some buttery bourbon sauce. Cocktails were also generous and top notch, as to be expected from a distillery restaurant. Will be back.

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  5. AubrieH

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pair a meal here along a tour of the Middle West Distillery and you'll have a wonderful evening. The cocktails are really well made and the service is fantastic! They have a couple chef specials, one is a pizza and one is a vegan dish and we tried them both. They were absolutely delicious. They have specials on desserts as well as dessert cocktails. If you like any of the spirits you can stop at the attached bottle shop to grab some before you leave.

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  6. Kimberle VIP

    Columbus5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Loud environment due to concrete flooring. Food was good but not great.

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  7. Alisa

    Columbus4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was nice, our server hovered a little too much, asking us about 4-5 times if our food was tasting good. The same food we had for the entire meal, kinda felt robotic. The wings were so overly salty we couldn’t finish them, but everything else was delicious and our cocktails were excellent. We would go back.

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  8. Andrew

    Columbus1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The cocktails were delicious! The vegan dish was incredibly tasty, but it was missing calories. Maybe some beans could be added? Some other protein? It was not at all filling, but was tasty.

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  9. Madison

    Columbus4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our visit! The burger was amazing and we also loved the specialty flatbread. We left super full! I wish the tables were a little further apart but still had a great time. Would love to go back and sit in the booth!

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  10. Christy

    New Orleans1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beverages were the highlight as well as the duck wings.

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Service Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 667 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Service Bar

1230 Courtland Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

Additional information

  • Cross street
    E 5th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Short North - Arena District
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Distillery
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Customers visiting Middle West Spirits may park their cars in a shared off-street parking-lot adjacent to the main distillery. Parking is free of charge for customers and offered on a space available basis.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Tuckey
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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