Bar
Unclaimed profileRumours Bar
Columbus, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Rumours Bar runs a practical, value-driven beverage program centered on happy-hour specials and a wide non-alcoholic selection. Draft beer includes local craft picks like CBC Bodhi and Rhinegeist Truth alongside familiar options, while Seedlip cocktails and multiple zero-proof beers give sober drinkers real choices. Spirits are straightforward: Ketel One, Maker's Mark, Espolon, and well liquor at discounted prices. A serviceable neighborhood bar rather than a destination for cocktail craft.
- What should I order?
- During happy hour, a $5 Maker's Mark or Espolon pour is the straightforward value play. For beer, CBC Bodhi or Rhinegeist Truth offer local craft character. Non-alcoholic drinkers can choose from Seedlip cocktails or a wide range of zero-proof beers like Heineken 0.0.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers seeking affordable, no-fuss happy-hour pours and a diverse non-alcoholic selection will find Rumours accommodating. The presence of Delta 8 seltzers suggests an open-minded crowd. Those expecting a curated cocktail program or deep wine list should look elsewhere.
- When should I go?
- Events like music trivia, bingo, and karaoke add a social layer.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour prices are $5 for Ketel One, Maker's Mark, and Espolon; $4 for well liquor; $2.50 for domestic beers; and $1 off draft beers. Outside happy hour, prices are not specified.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The standout is the extensive non-alcoholic offering, including six zero-proof beers, Seedlip-based cocktails, and Delta 8 seltzers—an unusually broad range for a neighborhood bar. Draft beer also leans local with CBC Bodhi and Rhinegeist Truth.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
Cocktail evidence is thin: no dedicated cocktail list, only Seedlip non-alcoholic cocktails and happy-hour spirit pricing. The program seems functional rather than ambitious.
Pricing: Happy hour: $5 Ketel One, Maker's Mark, Espolon; $4 well liquor.
Beer
Draft list features local craft (CBC Bodhi, Rhinegeist Truth) plus standard picks and three rotating taps. Non-alcoholic beer selection is extensive, making it a strong point.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of draft beers including local options (CBC Bodhi, Rhinegeist Truth).
Standout selections
- — CBC Bodhi; Rhinegeist Truth; Brew Dog Hazy AF
Pricing: Happy hour: $2.50 domestics, $1 off draft beers.
Nonalcoholic
An unusually diverse non-alcoholic program: six zero-proof beers, Seedlip cocktails, and Delta 8 seltzers. Covers beer, cocktail, and seltzer preferences.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse non-alcoholic offerings including beers, seltzers, and cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Brew Dog Hazy AF; Brew Dog Elvis Juice AF
- — Corona N/A; Seedlip Non-Alcoholic Spirits Cocktails
Pricing: No prices for non-alcoholic items.
Spirits
Spirits are limited to well-known brands at happy-hour prices. No full list or premium options evidenced, but the value is clear.
Pricing: Happy hour: $5 Ketel One, Maker's Mark, Espolon; $4 well liquor.
How it sits with the food
No food menu was found, so pairing context is limited. The beer selection, especially local IPAs and light lagers, could complement bar snacks if available, but no evidence supports specific pairings.
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