There are a number of great stores to purchase and taste wine around Columbus, OH. This article does not focus on the stores but rather great ‘wine bars’. My definition of a great wine bar is a relaxed but electric atmosphere where you can taste a variety of wine and/or getting your favorite wine and snacking on some small plate servings of food.
5. The Short Story Brasserie
923 River Road
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-028
http://www.theshortstoryrestaurant.com/
Tuesday-Wednesday: 5:00-9:00
Thursday-Saturday: 5:00-10:00
Sunday: Closed
Reservation Strongly Suggested
Price: $$$
Atmosphere: This is located about twenty minutes outside Columbus that is the only reason that it is five and not lower. It is located in downtown Granville that has a boardwalk like feel to it minus the actual boards.
Wine Choices: ten page menu.
Menu: ‘The Junto Club” is their Bistro, the menu offers mostly appetizers and sandwiches.
Wines that I Enjoyed: I had the house Merlot when I was here, it was recommended.
4. Wine Guy Wine Shop
500 Creekside Plz
Gahanna, OH
(614) 536-0411
http://www.thewineguywineshop.com/
Wine Shop & Wine bar
Monday: 4:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 12:00pm-9:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 12:00pm-10:00pm
Sun: Closed
Bistro: Monday: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 5:00pm-9:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Price: $$
Atmosphere: The wine guy has a few locations, I visited the location that is in a beautifully remodeled area of Gahanna, Creekside Plaza.
Wine Choices: Close to forty different options.
Menu: A full Light and exact menu.
Wines that I Enjoyed: The wine that I get here is the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc.
3. The Burgundy Room
641 N High St
Suite 101
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 464-9463
www.burgundyroom.net
Bar: Monday-Saturday: 4:00pm – 2:00am
Kitchen: Monday-Thursday: 5:00pm-11:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 5:00pm-1:00am
Sunday: Closed
Price:$$$
Atmosphere: Located in the trendy short north.
Wine Choices: ten page selection
Menu: Almost exclusively Tapas selections. But they are delicious.
Wines that I Enjoyed: You have to try whatever their featured wine is.
2. Tutto Vino
7178 Muirfield Dr
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 799-9222
www.tutto-vino.com
Bistro Hours
Tuesday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday – Saturday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Sunday & Monday: Closed
Wine Cellar Hours
Monday: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Tuesday through Saturday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Price: $$$
Atmosphere: casual, laid back, has that ‘back in the day feel’.
Wine Choices: A rotating twenty five plus label selection.
Menu: A very light and delicious menu highlighted by fresh cheeses and highlighted by a good selection of tapas.
Wines that I Enjoyed: I had a couple of reds here and they are served at an excellent temperature.
1. Lindey’s Restaurant and Bar
(614) 228-4343
German Village
169 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
www.lindeys.com
Price: $$$
Atmosphere: Located in German Village this is truly one of the gems of all of Columbus.
Wine Choices: Nine page menu
Menu: Probably the most extensive menu of the wine bars. It has every taste imaginable to perfectly combine your wine and food palate experience.
Wines that I Enjoyed: As you might be able to tell I am a Sauvignon Blanc fan. I have had a glass on each of my numerous visits. The Araucano was my favorite. They also make one of the best ‘Old Fashion’ I have ever enjoyed.
