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Surly Girl Saloon

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1126 N High St
Columbus, OH 43201

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Surly Girl Saloon
Local(614) 294-4900

1126 N High St
Columbus, OH 43201

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User Reviews of Surly Girl Saloon

Yelp.com Review - by Corey L.

5.0 of 5 stars. My wallet fucks the shit out of this bar every weekend. My wallet doesn't care, male or female. Its a fucking whore and it likes the drink.plus the cool columbus veggies pretty damn good.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Traci M.

5.0 of 5 stars. please, please, PLEASE bring your brand of class and sass to cleveland! it would be well received and my friends and i could crush the place every single night. world domination-later, for now, get...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been here on three separate occasions so I'll Reader's Digest each one separately:1) Stopped in for a drink on the way to Barrel 44. My drink was fine. My friend's was bad. I don't even remember...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Phil T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, I was trying to focus on reviewing local gems when I do yelp, but then I thought since I do a bit of traveling and eating at decent places all the time. I had to start yelping the places that I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tory A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Surly Girl is a hell of a lot of character, and I really appreciated that. The bar just oozes it's theme--naughty lady cowgirls--from the portraits of Calamity Jane on the wall, to the old timey...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow! That's all I can say about this place. Crazy cool atmosphere. Great service! Cool and expansive selections of food and beer! I recommend the Spicy Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place to get a bite and a drink and watch people.... Love the feel of the place and the staff are great. The food is pretty darn good and I have loved everything I've ever ordered. Only things...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erika H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is the best! Great and cheap cocktails, huge beer selection, really unique menu items, cool and helpful waitstaff. Did I really get asked if we wanted separate checks at a bar?! That was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Surly girl is one of my favorite bars in Columbus! When I moved to C-bus two years ago, it was one of the first bars/restaurants that I visited and I have been back many, many times since. I often...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrian S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Once again, I have to review a bar because I love the way the staff treats me. They always have a special table for me, and it's usually the same one... right across from the jukebox. Great selection...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana U.

3.0 of 5 stars. I REALLY wanted to give this place more stars because I thought this was one of the best places to go in Short North. The beer selection is great - I love trying new beers. The atmosphere is very fun...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina L.

5.0 of 5 stars. LOVE IT! I just moved to Columbus in June, had this restaurant recommended to me, and I can't get myself to go anywhere else!! I am VERY pleased with their vegetarian selection. The grilled spicy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here with friends while visiting Columbus, and this place is definitely a destination if you are going to Short North or really just to Columbus. The mixed drinks they come up with here are all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Damian C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great - gave me a Wild West type of feel minus the cowboys and leather chaps (at least on the night we stopped in). The crowd was pretty diverse though - groups of friends, people on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Surly Girl Saloon is rated by GQ magazine as one of the best bars in the country -- and I couldn't agree more. The Veggie Melt is really great here, as is the brunch menu where everything I've tried...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by carrie o.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love surly girl - it has such a great casual atmosphere and friendly service. and a terrific bar.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Al Gerald T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow. Great atmosphere and even better place to eat. My boyfriend and I came here pride weekend and came across this place during ComFest. I absolutely love it here.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Probably the best eat I have had out in good 'ol C-Bus. I'm from SoCal, so I get pretty good eats often. This place comes damn near close. I wish they brought those Cherry Cola BBQ ribs and dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The decor is goth/cowboy, and the music sounds like the alt rock ipod I might have had in high school. That and a solid beer list makes for a great weekend evening out. Nothing surly about it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Luke T.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is one of my favorite spots in Columbus. It has an incredible ambiance: pictures that fit the theme, bullhorns, a chandelier, and a sepia tone that makes you feel like you are in an old...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by T S.

5.0 of 5 stars. A gem of a bar in Columbus. Interesting, cool, unique, and fun all rolled into one. Can be quite crowded at times.
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J R.

4.0 of 5 stars. some of my favorites include the B.L.T. & A., the Nacho Mama's Nachos, and the Spinich Artichoke Dip.occasionally they have live music in the back room.i spotted Morgan Spurlock (of the documentary...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kittiya L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like the place, love the chandelier, and think the two environments they offer is cool. Good happy hour prices for drinks; fun atmosphere; nice and friendly staff. For these reasons, I rate it at...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by j l.

4.0 of 5 stars. A great place for food or beer or booze, you choose. They have one of the best beer lists in town. The food is always quality. Sure, it's busy, but it's well worth the wait. The motif is eclectic...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kent S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Come here for the beer. The beer list is superb. I also love the fact that they feature beers that are crafted by women. In addition to the beer selection, they have excellent food as well. I prefer...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike B.

4.0 of 5 stars. First time here, stopped in for the first Columbus UYE.I was very impressed with surly girl's drink menu, they had a lot of good stuff going on tap, and the mixed drinks, although I didn't partake,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by erin r.

4.0 of 5 stars. whenever people visit columbus and are looking for a place to get a drink, this is always what i recommend.A, the food is good. grilled cheese and tomato soup all the way. i've had other things, but i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by doreen w.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've only had one experience with this place and it wasn't good! I think I misunderstood the name thinking it was a cute way of describing the hip staff not a prelude to how I would feel leaving the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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GREAT BEER! Good crowd, but very loud

The ONLY negative would be the noise. Perhaps because of the tin ceiling, the noise reverberates to the point where it's difficult to have a conversation when the place is busy. I always wake up hoarse after...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Zack F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great food, great atmosphere, great beer selection. What more can you ask for? It's a great place to hang out with friends.Do yourself a favor and try a "Spur Twirler." My favorite is the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kiesha J.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's usually a wait in this joint, but it's always worth it. Home to some fun drinks, including the Surly Cider. The pizzas here are awesome, as well as the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis C.

4.0 of 5 stars. After arriving at Port Columbus Airport, this was the first place my girlfriend took me. Something about booze immediately after 6 hours of flying equals true love.Surly Girl Saloon reminds me of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I started eating and drinking at the Surly Girl shortly after it opened 3 or 4 years ago. I lived an hour north of Columbus then, and it immediately became my foremost destination for refreshments...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is by far my favorite place in Columbus! The food is fabulous and the drinks are unique, but the atmosphere is what does it for me!First let's talk food. There's some variety there, everything...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabriel M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the Surly Girl. It's probably my favorite place in Columbus to have a pint and talk up a friend.But the food... eh. I hate to say this, but I can't help but measure Surly to it's sister bar...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Great sister restaurant of Betty's by Joshua C. at InsiderPages

I had a nice Belgian beer and a good salad here. It's located in a good spot, the Short North. It's a little dark inside, so take your sunglasses off. They also have a stage for live music. Fun!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maya C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I like the Punk Rock Wild West brothel theme.But I like the reasonably priced, tasty plates of comfort food, jukeboxes, and impeccable beer selection even more. How can you go wrong with a heaping...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Theo H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very attentive wait staff, okay meatloaf, good beer and very open crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Randy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Surly Girl is probably the hippest place to be in Columbus. Not hip in the "place to be seen" sense that Spice Bar exudes. Surly Girl is more hip in that "I'm not a tool" sense." Yep, I said it.I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marissa M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I give Surly Girl five stars simply for the decor. I love the chandelier that hangs right inside the entrance. My best friend wanted to recreate it at her own home and the bartender took the time to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Morgan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. By FAR my favorite bar. Two words: Surly Cider.Drinks are awesome at the Surly Girl Saloon. Besides the cider, some other greats include the Shady Lady and the Surly Girl 'Sass'parilla.The barkeeps...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dev M.

3.0 of 5 stars. It is a great neighborhood spot, but after awhile even that would get boring - mainly because the menu doesn't change. The food is pretty good. I highly recommend the Surly Girl Pizza (super tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Finger S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Timmy puts acid in the iced tea.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelli C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Before my art show, I stopped in for lunch. Irish coffee like non other. Green bean casserole to die for and the Hummus wasn't half bad either. Forget what you've heard--just go. I suggest lunch for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Food and Drinks get this place 4 stars, at least. Beer list is great, food is awesome. Whimsical menu can be a bit much at times, (and unfortunately I am NOT a fan of their Mac-N-Cheese like the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Surly Girl is one of those places that you hear about and hear about, and then it beats your expectations. At least, it did for me.My girlfriend took me here for my birthday recently, and it was quite...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Whether you're here for a deeply gratifying meal of Americana to the max or just a beer or twenty with friends, Surly Girl as good as it gets in the Short North. The decor alone, which gives it the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenn C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love all the choices for vegetarians. Great beer list and good atmosphere. Have to say I can't really rave about the vegetarian chili mac, felt it wasn't very cheesy. But everything else I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing macaroni and cheese and chili!! I couldn't believe it!! I never had anything like it before! The crowd was really friendly too!
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lots of beers to choose from, good food, and I love the decor. When ever I visit my friends in Columbus, this is where we go to catch up. The music isn't too loud and the crowd is laid back.The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joy B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite hang out spot in town. During the week it's pretty low-key and dimly lit. They have a great selection of beers and coctails.Then of course, the service...Doug is my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by marie s.

5.0 of 5 stars. love this place. have been there twice and have yet to be let down. casual atmosphere. seat yourself. food is somple but great. has vegetarian selections as well. "eat. drink. rock. raise hell" :)
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite Columbus bars. They hooked me on the BLTA. Check out their Punk Rock Aerobics every tuesday. It's a great workout and way better than running on a treadmill. Plus there is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by james w.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love the Surly!Great decor, fairly interesting menu (though the wheat tortilla used for the quesadilla pretty much sucked) and great service. The space is not huge, but cozy, not cramped.Drinks were...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Surly Girl, like many places, has its pros and cons, so let's make a list...First off, parking - free! There is a free parking lot for customers just north of the building. You can also park across...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Their beer selection isn't that of Bodega but they have a good selection. If you are looking for good comfort food and a good beer than this is your place. They are always crowded so be prepared for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fen Z.

2.0 of 5 stars. I can't understand the fuss about Surly Girl Saloon; I honestly can't. I invited some friends to come check out and catch up at SGS over lunch expecting great comfort food only to be really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by emily b.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of those places that is cool, but it totally knows it is. I love the variety of the food, many of the items are a twist on mid-western comfort food. The drink list is also large, but it is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Surly Girl has one rockin Cajun Meatloaf sandwich. They also have $3 Ohio micros during happy hour to go along with their $1 PBR/High Life. The beer selection is great, the decor is cool, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jo l.

4.0 of 5 stars. I ordered the grilled cheese with tomato soup. The soup was easily the thickest tomato soup I've ever had... which in my book is a good thing. The drinks were cheap, and they have framboise on tap...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Renata H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have to say--I love the Surly Girl.Their drinks tend to be weak, though- honestly. And for Columbus bars, they are kind of pricey. Stick with beer and you'll be fine. They have a good selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jon v.

5.0 of 5 stars. i'm pretty sure that this is hands down the coolest place in columbus. it's an awesome bar/restaurant with a really unique menu. might i suggest you try the cherry coke glazed ribs???? they also have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh Surly Girl - where did you get that bangin chandelier? All of my very limited interior decorating knowledge will probably be based on this atmosphere - low lighting, some sparkle, a good helping...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shanin B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great comfort food. I had the grilled cheese with tomato soup. Very yummy on a cold October day. Two slices of grilled cheese, served on wheat bread with melted cheese, grilled bacon and a tomato. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Best Ribs

I was visiting from Colorado and a friend insisted I see the Surly Girl. I went with little expectations except another Short North joint. I was amazed at the ribs cooked in cherries and coke. I asked to meet...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimi P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I recently came here for my birthday with a group of five other people, all of whom were visiting from Chicago. As the night wore on, we were joined by five other people at random times. Not only was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by scott p.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was the coolest place I went to in Columbus. It is both a bar/restaurant (or "saloon" if you will) run by the girl/lady from the mid 90s band Scrawl. Um, I can't believe the other yelpers...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Great food,

Never had a problem with any of the guys bartenders, always quick and good drinks. Some of the girls have a chip on their shoulder though. "A little too cool for their job." I have had ordered grey goose on...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

4.0 of 5 stars. After all the hype from various friends and local papers, I finally made my way down to the Short North to try Surly Girl. I absolutely enjoyed myself, and the decor, food, and company certainly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Surly Girl is my favorite place for food and drink after a show. The meatless options are amazing. Please try the meatless chili dog and the meatless sausage pizza. I love the nachos, too. The Frito...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mae a.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tasty bar food, served late (chips.n.cheese, salads, etc). Lots of people, fun chaotic decor with huge beaded-shiny chandelairs and tin-type-styled cieling. Comfy easy fun joint to hang in late at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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Girls night out

Reasons to come here: the pizzas, the drink names, the decor, the on-the-ball wait staff in their fun punk piratey get-ups. Expect it to be busy when you get there. Also, you may have to drive aroun...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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