But perhaps not like grandma’s house, the space unfolds into one of Columbus’ dive bar hidden gems, an open space that features immediate visual appeal within its many nooks and crannies. The bar itself is of the sunken variety, low seating peering over the edge to bartenders standing a few feet below sea level, as it were. The bar runs the length of one of the bar’s short walls, winding to the point that it wraps behind bartenders, offering 360 degree views of Miller High Life distribution.
Lava lamps are perched strategically along the bar, accentuating both the universally low lighting and the illuminated dolphin (of course) perched above a shake mixing machine. This reviewer’s most recent trip didn’t involve any kind of blended frozen concoction, but there may be no better indicator to their availability than a glittery blue dolphin perched upon the appropriate machine. Not to be outshone by the frozen drink selection, bags of Jello shots, that’s right, bags, were on special during a recent visit at 12 for $10 (a steal).
A handful of tables surround the bar before giving way to a barrier of sorts, a collection of wooden pillars that resemble the spokes in your grandmother’s (this is her house remember) staircase banister. Lines of chairs make for a window-like experience, useful for those that want at least a mental barrier between their drinking and the real-life reality show that is dive bar karaoke.