Bar
Unclaimed profileGood Night John Boy
Columbus, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Good Night John Boy leans into its retro-disco persona with a cocktail menu that actually delivers. Eight signature drinks, $14–$16, mix playful ingredients like butterfly pea gin and nitro espresso, with a $6 souvenir disco cup option. The beer list covers domestic, import, and local craft, including a four-size High Life ladder. NA versions of any cocktail and one NA beer broaden the appeal, though the spirits list stays behind the bar.
- What should I order?
- Start with Smooth Sippin' ($15) for Buffalo Trace bourbon and black raspberry. Night Moves ($14) brings coconut rum and nitro espresso. For beer, the High Life tall(er) boy ($8) with mezcal sidecar is the move.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers who like creativity without fuss, fans of retro themes, and groups wanting a souvenir cup. Beer lovers will find local craft and a solid High Life selection.
- When should I go?
- Evenings when the disco vibe is in full swing; the souvenir cup upgrade suggests late-night sessions.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $14–$16; beers $3–$8. Add $6 for a disco cup, $1 for Grey Goose.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The menu reads like a mixtape: Jitterbug, Burn Baby Burn, Bad Mama Jama. Creative ingredients like butterfly pea gin and pop rocks in Cool Beans set it apart. The $6 disco cup upgrade turns any drink into a keepsake.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Eight signature cocktails with playful names and ingredients like butterfly pea gin, coconut rum, and espresso. Prices are fair. NA versions available. Souvenir cup adds novelty.
Menu strengths
- — Creative ingredient combinations across a varied menu.; Any cocktail can be made non-alcoholic.
- — Souvenir disco cup upgrade for $6 adds a fun, shareable element.
Standout selections
- — Smooth Sippin' – Buffalo Trace bourbon, black raspberry, lemon, $15.
- — Night Moves – coconut rum, brown sugar, mint, lime, nitro espresso, $14.
- — Bad Mama Jama – butterfly pea gin, elderflower, Red Bull Red Edition, $15.
Pricing: $14–$16 per cocktail; $6 souvenir disco cup upgrade
Beer
Solid beer list covering domestic, import, and local craft. High Life available in four sizes with optional mezcal sidecar. Local IPAs and ciders round out the selection.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple High Life serving sizes with a mezcal sidecar option.
Standout selections
- — High Life tall(er) boy – $8, with optional mezcal sidecar.
- — Fat Heads Hazy Head Hunter – local craft IPA, $7.
- — Seventh Son Humulus Nimbus – local craft, $7.
Pricing: Beers $3–$8; High Life sizes from $3 to $8
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are present but limited: any cocktail can be made NA, and one NA beer is offered. No dedicated NA menu.
Menu strengths
- — Includes Brew Dog Cold AF NA beer at $6.
Standout selections
- — Brew Dog Cold AF – non-alcoholic beer, $6.
Pricing: NA beer $6; NA cocktail versions at same price as cocktails
Spirits
No dedicated spirits list; only spirits used in cocktails are known. Well-known brands like Buffalo Trace and Espolon appear. A single premium upgrade is offered.
Menu strengths
- — Uses recognizable premium spirits in cocktails.; Grey Goose upgrade available for $1.
Standout selections
- — Grey Goose vodka upgrade – +$1.
Pricing: Grey Goose upgrade +$1
How it sits with the food
No food menu was documented; the beverage program stands alone. The cocktail flavors—citrus, herbs, coffee—suggest pairing with bar snacks if offered, but no specifics are verified.
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