Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus

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Elevator Brewery And Draught Haus is a four star restaurant in Columbus. This is a great place. Located in the Downtown neighborhood, this mildly expensive restaurant is one of the area's popular places. It's known for its continental offerings. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar. This restaurant is open late and good for groups.

User Reviews of Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus

Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The word on the street is that this was a bordello back in the old days. Great decor including the beautiful Moroccan blue ceiling and art. The food was also excellent and the service attentive. They...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Billy F.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is good (you must try the almond encrusted chicken salad) and the service is good as well. In addition the atmosphere of the bar is great... I love all the stained glass and the dark wood of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shaun W.

2.0 of 5 stars. Now, as a proud resident/condo-owner in Downtown Columbus I do my best to support anything and everything Downtown, especially dining establishments. But unfortunately, the Elevator does not support...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow.Harsh reviews!I lived in C-Bus from 1997-2002. LOVED the Elevator then.Every time I come back for a visit I hit up the Elevator and I'm never disappointed.Vegetarian options are limited, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Wesley B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great beer, probably the best micro in Columbus. Agreed? We like the "Dark Horse" best. Also it's surprisingly affordable, $2.50 at happy hour.Working on my MBA, that's masters of beer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been to the Elevator twice. The building is gorgeous as well as the history of it. The first time was pleasant. No real complaints. The food was good, no long waits, etc. It is a little on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by christopher a.

3.0 of 5 stars. Food good. Drinks Better. Barrel Aged Porter. Can't beat it. If you like beer , this is the place to be for beer geeks in Columbus. The Hummus is good as well...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Candi K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I really wanted to like this place. It's been on my Columbus dining list for many years, but we'd always ended up somewhere else for decent dinners out. Finally, a family member picked it for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brooke R.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've always been curious about this place and I finally had a chance to check it out last night and sadly left a little disappointed after the meal.When we first walked in there was a noticeable lack...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been to Elevator several times, but unfortunately none of them have been for food. I've only had their beer, so I will rate them on that.First I'll start by saying that I love the look of this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by rob c.

4.0 of 5 stars. After the US-Mexico soccer match, we rolled into the Elevator late on a windy night in quiet Columbus. The place was pretty empty, and i dare say it makes a bigger impression that way--a beautiful...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Zack F.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3 stars for the food and service, 4 stars for the decorations and history of this place. There isn't much for the vegetarian to eat here. The beer is OK and the wine is decent. The mixed drink...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I give this place three stars only because of the beer. The food was so-so. Very pricey for this type of restaurant and you don't get much for the money. I ordered a vegetarian puff pastry and that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Some GREAT things: martini's, the hot rock, the spicy tuna tartar appetizer, the history of Elevator and the aged yet modern decor.My martini was prepared just right. It was clear with a light taste...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris H.

4.0 of 5 stars. The good stuff first. I asked for a flight of the 3 darkest beers. The nut brown, the porter, and the doppelbock. The nut brown was a little weak, as it always seems to be at microbreweries. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Decent food, better beer! The burger was fresh, the fries hand-cut and the pickle crunchy...but I could have used a more diverse menu (I guess I was in Columbus...at a brew-pub...but still). The Thai...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Nice place to eat with home town beer.

Im not a big beer drinker but my husband loves the selection... I like supporting local businesses and this is one worth checking out. The food is good but a bit pricey which is to be expected from a downtown...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Good Food

I enjoyed our meal here when we visited Columbus. I enjoyed their vegetarian risotto and my husband really liked their special filet.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenley M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I wish Elevator would tighten up their restaurant game, because I love enjoying interesting local beers with dinner. Unfortunately, the food here is really sub-par. If you are going to serve bagged...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Horrible Service, Overpriced menu

This was some of the worst service that I have ever had at any upscale restaurant in Columbus. Our server was not attentive and when asked simple questions about the food/drinks would answer rudely and would...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't really understand why people haven't rated this place very high but here's my two cents.We waltzed in without a reservation and were seated at the owner's table (overlooking the dining room)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Food wasn't anything special.Beer was OK.Atmosphere was pretty cool.Overall 2 stars.I had high (ha ha) expectations for this place, and I was disappointed when I left. At least it was a business meal...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great beer selection, I've found the food to be hit and miss. It's a very old place and has a great ambiance.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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Great find!

Have been here twice now. Once for lunch once for dinner...The building alone is worth the visit. Very nice decor. Food has been GREAT both times...The beer is not out of this world, but it is fun to do a beer...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by YUM C.

2.0 of 5 stars. 12/13/2005 Slow service; difficult billing; okay food. Elevator gets another 1.5 stars because of the fantastic beer, excellent atmosphere and previous good service I've had there. 2.5 stars, 10...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Beautful restaurant, one of the most unique places I have ever been

I was in town on business and my hotel recommended the Elevator for dinner. There recomendation was perfect. The bar is amazing (over 100 years old), they brew all of there own beer which is great since I love...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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Nice place

We went on 5-19 and had a great meal. The MLS team DC United sat by us. Food was great got the hot rock and it ws fun to cook my own steak. It got really well don if you left it on there. Then wen in the back...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2006
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User review by lori908

The scene is fabulous. The old bar and blue lighting really makes it more of a special night unlike normal breweries. Great beer, excellent food and the atmosphere makes you not want to leave. The art on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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It's the Beer!

The atmosphere is great. The food is filling. The old bar is amazing. But the best part is the Beer! For those who appreciate beer with flavor, this is a truly great pub. As a certified beer judge who enjoys...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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Fantastic Brew Pub!

This has to be one of the best brew pubs in the state-bar none! Although the meals, while really great, are slightly expensive, this place is still worth the trip. Also, there's a few things on the menu that...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2004
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Great Draft beer

The wife and I stopped in here for a few beers while staying in Columbus. We arrived at 6:30pm and the place was fairly crowed, but it was a Friday night after all. We did find a small table and I sampled all...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2004
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Fun place to dine

My husband and I both really enjoyed our experience here. We started with an unusual appetiser, beer corn battered brats, we were pleasantly surprised at how good they were. I ordered the surf and turf on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2004
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This place is great!

I'm sure I have been here more times than any of those providing the negative reviews, and I have never had a bad experience here. I agree with one of the reviewers who claimed that those looking for a chain...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2004
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Great

Ate an early lunch here and it was excellent. Everything was great. From the appetizer to the dessert I could not recommend this place more. The beer was also excellent. I could see that it may get loud and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2003
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Horrible

DO NOT TRY THIS RESTAURANT!!!!! EVERYTHING WAS HORRIBLE!!! The best part of the entire evening was leaving and going somewhere else. Overpriced, in-edible, and rude. Stay closer to the Arena or the Short...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2003
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Horrible Food / Decent Drinks

Perhaps the WORST food I have ever had!!! Everything from the bread, soups, salads, entrees and desserts was absolutely horrible. Some of the beers were quite tasty, while others were very average. I recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2003
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Great Food & Atmosphere

Great food. My picks would be the pasta, salads. Meatloaf is excellant but it may be a special. great palce in the summer to sit outside.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2003
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Great Food!

Not sure about the other reviews that rate the food as awful but I had a fine dining experience on New Year's Eve! The beer was great, the food was great, the atmosphere was great, the service was great!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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Try elsewhere

The food is terrible. The service is hit or miss. The beer can be very good, but you have to pick the right one. Don't drink the beer of the month. I suggest having a mixed drink, or ESB or Pilsner, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2002
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DON'T EAT THE FOOD!!!

The place is very good on the eyes. Take my advise and don't test your stomach. The food is awful (and over-priced). The beer is pretty good but it would be nice to have at least a small selection of bottled...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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EXCELLENT DRINKS ??? FOOD

I have only gone to the Elevator Brewery once, however, EVERY drink I bought there was better than the SAME drink ANYWHERE else I have gone. Bartender was nice, prompt and talkative, not like some bars where...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2002
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Gotta get the Pasta

This restaurant is really good. Its a good gathering place with friends. For appetizers the Pot stickers are wonderful. Most of the Pasta Dishes are fantastic a must order. They have great desserts also. Our...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2002
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What were they smoking?

I'm not sure what the other reviewers were smoking, but it certainly wasn't the cigars at the elevator. We found the food to be fantastic. Try the "Stone Rock Filet", a dish which allows YOU to roast your...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2002
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Great food and service

The food was excellent. The service was prompt and friendly. I will definitely return and would recommend this resturant to friends.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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Lucky to Have This!

This is a great place to stop in the Brewery/Arena District of downtown Columbus before a hockey game or a night at the symphony. The food is slightly over priced but very good. The decor is beautiful, with...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2002
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Bad Bartending

Nice atmosphere and good beer. However, the service at the bar was slow and the bartenders (if that's what you could call these eighth grade dropouts) were extremely rude. This probaby explains why such a nice...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2002
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10Best

this restaurant and brewery, located on popular high street, is a registered historical landmark that was built in 1897. it's easy to spot thanks to its turn-of-the-century, multicolored, art deco elevator...
10best.com - user review
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AOL CityGuide

brewpub located in historic building downtown...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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AOL CityGuide

i discovered this restaurant on digitalcity and had to try it. first off, the pay lot across the street is no longer free after 5 p.m. it was $3 after 4 p.m. all night long...
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