Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileSouth Village Grille
Columbus, OH · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
South Village Grille runs a full beverage program under a wine-bar banner, with cocktails carrying the most personality. Happy hour drops signature drinks to $10, and Wine Wednesday halves bottles under $75. The menu spans creative gimlets and negronis, regional wine, and a deep spirits shelf including Blanton's Gold. Zero-proof cocktail versions using Ritual keep the bar inclusive.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Strawberry Negroni, a strawberry-infused Plymouth Gin build with Cocchi Americano and Aperol. For a lighter route, the Honey Bee pairs Old Forester with St. Germain and honey. Wine Wednesday is the move for bottle value.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail drinkers seeking seasonal, fruit-forward mixes and zero-proof versions will find plenty. Bourbon enthusiasts have Bourbon Tuesday and premium pours like Blanton's Gold. Wine lovers get a rotating global list with midweek bottle deals.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour delivers $10 specialty cocktails and $11–$15 wine pours. Wine Wednesday offers half-price bottles under $75, and Bourbon Tuesday features a rotating bourbon special.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour cocktails are $10; signature cocktails run $14. Wine pours run $11–$15, and bottles range from $10 to $100. Premium spirits like Angel's Envy are $16, Blanton's Gold $20 for an ounce.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar pairs a wine-bar label with a serious cocktail list, including zero-proof versions made with Ritual spirits. Weekly promos—Bourbon Tuesday, Wine Wednesday—plus a happy hour that covers cocktails, wine, and food give it a multi-angle draw.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seasonal menu with creative mixes like Strawberry Negroni and Upside Down Daisy. Happy hour lists six $10 cocktails including Honey Bee and Paloma. Non-alcoholic versions use Ritual zero-proof spirits.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour offers six named cocktails at $10 each
Standout selections
- — Strawberry Negroni – Strawberry-infused Plymouth Gin, Cocchi Americano, Aperol, balsamic, $14
- — Honey Bee – Old Forester, St. Germain, honey syrup, citrus, $10
- — Farmer's Market Mule – Strawberry and cucumber syrups, ginger beer, vodka or tequila, $10
Pricing: Happy hour: $10; signature: $14
Wine
List spans sparkling, white, red, rosé from California, France, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Germany, South Africa, Argentina, Portugal, Oregon. Wine Wednesday halves bottles under $75.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection across 11 countries and multiple styles
Standout selections
- — Tribute Sauvignon Blanc – California, $13; Imagery Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – California, $15
Pricing: Glasses $11–$15; bottles $10–$100
Spirits
Broad spirit selection across bourbon, rye, tequila, rum, scotch, gin, vodka. Bourbon Tuesday rotates a featured bourbon. Pours are 1.5oz, neat or rocks at extra charge.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive spirits selection with premium and rare options
Standout selections
- — Blanton's Gold – bourbon, 1oz pour, $20; Angel's Envy – bourbon, $16
Pricing: Angel's Envy $16; Blanton's Gold $20/oz; Grey Goose $9.50
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