Brothers Drake Meadery & Bar
| Address: | 26 E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201, USA |
| Phone: | +1 614-388-8765 |
| Site: | brothersdrake.com |
| Rating: | 4.8 |
| Working: | Closed Closed 5PM–12AM 5PM–2AM 4PM–2AM 1PM–2AM 1–10PM |
Location
Photos 100
Reviews 15
A
A Private User
I have never been a regular before in my life. I am now. They gave me and my girlfriend a tour of the facility! There is something very special going on here. Avocado mead? Yes, it is brewing back there, maybe it will be good enough for us someday. But that is what they are trying at this place. NOTE: mead is very similar to wine, but better, IMO. Ask them about it. They are all experts, and if you order the sampler, you will have "mead" explained to you. No college barkeeps here. Ok, maybe they are in college, but they know mead. And although I wish they had remained "pure meadists" (meaderites?), they have an EXCELLENT beer selection and a risque cocktail selection. You owe it to yourself to try the sampler. I still order it, and Ive been there plenty of times. As for the cocktails, I wasnt thrilled with the first one I tried, and I loved the second one. Im cool with that, because honestly, there is as much experimentation going on here as Jenis does with ice cream. This place should become a Columbus staple. Also, they added seating, which was quite needed. The place is beautiful inside. If you lived in NY, youll feel comfortable. Pros: atmosphere, theme, history, attitude, mission, quality of drinks, friendliness, openness, artwork (incredible, btw, I think its all local), and of course, the mead. Cons? uhhh... As for location, youll see a big empty parking lot... look beyond the lot and youll see it in a very unassuming building..
BO
Bob S
The atmosphere in this place is fantastic. Local art on the walls, filament bulbs dangling from the ceilings, a patio, and a recently expanded stage area. Love this place. It feels like the classiest bar you could walk into, and still be rockin jeans and flipflops. Being from DC originally, I really appreciate the diversity of the folks who frequent Bros Drake. That can sometimes be hard to find in Cbus. They generally have good live music Fridays & Saturdays with the Patio open if its nice out. Ill usually stop by here after doing Gallery Hop to cool off with a refreshing mead. Ill be bringing another two bottles of the Apple Pie Mead back for Thanksgiving. Was a huge hit last year. For the non-mead drinkers, they always have good beer on tap (Jackie Os WHAT!?). Also, any time I see the Kombucha on tap, Ill get that mixed some locally distilled vodka....mmmmmm. Hands down, 5 stars for this joint. Doesnt get much better in Columbus.
JR
JR F
This place has a very relaxing environment and their Apple Pie mead is outstanding, delicious, and second to none. The bartenders are super friendly and laid back. Great people! Sometimes it does get really crowded, especially during live music (and they usually have a cover those nights), but on nights there isnt a band its typically pretty cozy. Overall though, this place has a decent amount of space. Towards the front is a nice open area with seating for a good general vibe, and the back is a nice dimly lit area which is great for a nice, quiet, even romantic atmosphere. It also sits back just a smidge (say 20-30yds) from High Street and doesnt have great signage, but this place is on point and worth giving a shot. Definitely in my top 5 places in Columbus!
MI
Mike Campbell
Purchased the tour package on Groupon as a date night for my wife and I. Nice clean place, not to busy. The staff was very accommodating and pleasant. Tastings were given before, during and after the tour. Small facility but the information about the locally sourced ingredients and process were very interesting. Free live music was playing during our visit. Again, the staff there made our visit relaxing and enjoyable. We stayed longer than expected after a few friends joined us there. The price for the tour / tasting experience was more than reasonable. We will be back and I recommend a visit!
SA
Sally Van Eycke
Mead is kind of pricey but 10000% worth the price. Its quality. The staff is good. The décor is spot on with this kind of rustic, industrial chic look. Has an outside patio. Has genderless, handicapped friendly restrooms. Parking is on-street and can be difficult at times. I dislike most of the live music nights because they disrupt the otherwise chill, cozy, warm atmosphere this place has. But this place is a great place to meet up with friends usually and catch up over quality alcoholic drinks.
JO
Joshua McGee
This was the first stop for my bachelor party. I tried to find brewery tours in the city but all were too expensive. I didnt know what Mead was but after our tour we all loved it. The tour was fantastic and it was great to see and hear about the Mead making process. The beer on tap is also delicious. I would suggest taking the tour to lean more about the philosophy behind Mead and to learn about different drinks you can make with it. Laid back atmosphere is great to be in too.
JI
Jillann Henry
A group of friends and I took a tour through this meadery; we found a great price on Groupon and wanted to visit a new spot in the Short North. The tour was absolutely wonderful! Our tour guide (Sarah) was friendly, knowledgeable, and so much fun. The staff was very welcoming and the meads were also delicious. I will definitely be going back this summer.
RE
Renee Rehmert
What an amazingly new experience. The staff, environment, live music and drink were beyond awesome. Being new to the area, I was researching wine bars with live music in Columbus when I came across Brothers Drake. I was looking for a unique, one of a kind experience, and I found it. Thank you. We are looking forward to our next visit!
AN
Andy Harris
Jazz on Wednesday nights. Im not a mead fan (its too sweet for me), but from others in our party its quite good. Beer selection is limited, so dont expect too much if youre not into the mead scene. Nice music area, but at times the crowd noise can be distracting from the artistry on stage. I know... Im old. Cool venue.
LA
Laura Hayes
This place is a cute little hipster joint. It draws a good crowed, has a chill atmosphere, and the band that played was amazing. Its at the very beginning of short north so they have their own parking which is a nice bonus. If youre in the area and want an alternative bar scene, check it out.
ER
Eric Mauser
This is a cool hangout, and something pretty unique as there are not a ton of meaderies around (think wine made with honey instead of grapes). It has a unique feel and frequently has some live local music. The staff is always friendly and able to answer any questions you have.
MI
Michael Helmers
Hands down, best mead I have ever had. The staff is friendly and intelligent, and their product cant be beat. There is a wide variety of offerings that all can enjoy. The meadery itself has a great feel, and I was lucky enough to see a bluegrass band on my last visit.
AA
Aaron Johnson
This place is amazing I was able to make it to the November 22nd release of the apple pie Bourbon there was a slight error but the owner and brew master made it right they have awesome spirits and fantastic owners/operators HIGHLY recommend this place
TO
Todd Ufferman
Great place to have a few locally sourced and brewed drinks. I shared a flight of mead with some friends and tried out a hot shot, shot of mead infused with habenero! They have some nice live music acts as well. I will definitely be back!
RA
Rachel s
What a fantastic experience! We took the Saturday tour where we got some wonderful samples, lots of great information and even some neat little shot glasses. If you have a free weekend, I absolutely recommend checking this place out.
