Service Bar

Name: Service Bar
Address: 1230 Courtland Ave, Columbus, OH, United States, 43201
Telephone: (614) 947-1231
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (673)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1230 Courtland Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals

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
(614) 947-1231
Website
https://middlewestspirits.com/servicebar/
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.

Location
1230 Courtland Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
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

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What 673 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
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Service Bar is a hidden gem offering "superb drinks" and "absolutely delicious" dishes like the red snapper and pork chop Milanese. Guests praise the "fantastic service" led by engaging staff like Abby. The atmosphere is cool, with a "turn of the century bar" and top-notch cocktails.

673 Reviews

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Arthur VIP
Nashville7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely fantastic. My wife and I ordered simple appetizers and entrees (Macaroni and cheese, Caesar salad, Pork chop Milanaise, and beef ragu paradelle) but each was prepared with a distinct flavor personality that sets it apart from other restaurants. I am looking forward to returning to tryout other menu items.
Service BarResponded 5 days ago
Thanks Arthur! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us. And yes, we would love to have you back. Our menus change seasonally, so expect to see some new summer items in the coming weeks!
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Mathew VIP
Columbus15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drinks and food were excellent. The Caesar salad alone is worth the stop. Great hidden gem.
Service BarResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for your kind words Mathew. We strive to put out our best work in both front and back of the house and it's comments like this that motivate us to continue to do so! We hope to see you back soon!
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Bryan
Columbus12 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Middle West's Service Bar. As expected, our drinks were superb. Unexpected, on the other hand, was the red snapper - it was absolutely delicious and probably the best I have had in quite a while (better than fish I have had in coastal cities and restaurants specializing in seafood). The fish was delicate and had the perfect amount of spice/heat. Also delicious was the pork chop Milanese. The pork chop was very tender and had exceptional flavor. The confit duck wings (small plate) were a treat as well. In addition to great food and drinks, we truly enjoy the staff and vibe at the Service Bar. Abby, our server, was helpful and engaging, as were all of the staff with whom we interacted. Don't pass up this hidden gem.
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Dave
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding dinner after a tour and tasting at Middle West Distilling.
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Melissa
Charlotte3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were celebrating our daughters graduation. It was such a perfect place to go, great food, great service, loved it!! Will definitely go back!!
Service BarResponded on May 6, 2025
Hi Melissa, We're so glad you came to celebrate graduation with us! Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to having you back soon!
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Bryan
Columbus12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After a great tour of the distillery, we dined at the Service Bar (which is an impressive space highlighted by a turn of the century bar). Abby, our server, was delightful and guided us through the menu. We began with a smoked trout small plate - simply outstanding. As entrees, my wife had beef neck ragout which she described as very tender with flavorful vegetables. My spring pea gnudi was exceptional, with very fresh peas and delectable gnudi. Our son had the calabrian honey chicken, which he described as flavorful with a balance of savory and sweet spicy. The drinks, as one would expect, were superb as well. The old fashioned and Ireland's call worth the trip in themselves. The Middle West Service Bar, and the distillery tour, are hidden gems.
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Jim
Columbus2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Staff was busier talking to each other than taking care of tables.
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Kristen VIP
Los Angeles45 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
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!
Service BarResponded on April 22, 2025
Hi Kristen, We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with us! Our menus change regularly so be sure to stop back in soon!
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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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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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FAQs

Service Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 673 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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

Website
https://middlewestspirits.com/servicebar/
Phone number
(614) 947-1231
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.

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Service Bar

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What 673 people are saying

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