arch city tavern

i likearchcity. this was my 2nd visit. good vibe and i like the open window out front. good beer list, i had the ace pear cider on tap and it was smooth. i had the market burger and it was very tasty. we also had the lobster mac and cheese, it was good. i will repeat. the parking garage that is behindarchcity off high st works well, just a short walk, it does fill up though.

arch city tavern  is the latest addition to the burgeoning gastropub scene in central ohio. it makes great use of the space, which is decorated with columbus' signature arches as well as a black and white pencil illustration of the short north from day gone by.  the food and drinks fromarchcity show a great deal of careful craftsmanship. there isn't really a clunker on the menu by partners komi memushaj and xhevair brakaj. the kitchen produces a few vegetarian starters, pizzas and a portabella sandwich. the bar serves a great selection of taps including options from great lakes, bell's, dogfish head, columbus brewing, four string and 21st amendment, as well as artful cocktails that explode with flavor. the kerr street mule, a modified moscow mule, is made with watershed vodka, roake ginger syrup (a simple syrup made by a bartender in downtown columbus), fresh lime and nutmeg.  the fries are treated with truffle oil and parmesan, served with two different aioli, one a rich, spicy chil

shame on thearchcity tavern for not telling their patrons, that they will be towed from the parking lot with their name on it. they have paid for two permanent spots for their staff, while they let their unsuspecting customers get towed. the mediocre food was not worth this hassle or expense.

for the last year i've been sad to see miller signs in the windows of this soon to open new restaurant. however, much to my surprise they actually have an excellent draft beer list with no miller or bud in sight. add to that some fun, slightly unique cocktails and lobster mac and cheese which is phenomenal and i thinkarchcity tavern is an excellent addition to the short north.