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Google reviewers rate The Alibi 4.7/5 based on 308 reviews, frequently praising its relaxed atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and creative cocktail menu featuring high-end bourbon. Patrons often highlight the intimate speakeasy vibe and the owner's personal engagement, though some note that pricing is on the higher side. A recurring criticism in lower-rated reviews involves inconsistent service quality, including complaints about slow pacing, unbalanced drink recipes, and instances of perceived discriminatory treatment or refusal of service.
Data from Google, last updated November 13, 2026.
308 Google reviews we collected
Phrases our text analysis found in 212 written reviews
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We read 212 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Their specialty drinks are delicious, and their bar staff are friendly and helpful.”
“I am extremely disappointed by the unprofessional and discriminatory service I received at this establishment.”
“Whether you’re going out for a date or just out with work colleagues, I’d HIGHLY recommend Alibi!”
“Told them the story and they just laughed “that should be illegal” anyways would not recommend this place.”
“Great service, our bartender knew so much about the bourbon selection!”
“…negative feedback as an attack when my review was a review about the poor service received and then about the followup from the business owner includi…”
“Extremely reasonably priced cocktails for the intensive ingredients.”
“…e energetic and fun, and the cocktails on offer are tasty, if a bit pricey, (though in line with Columbus) with clever names and a cute menu that come…”
“This is quickly becoming a required stop for us when we are in the Short North.”
“wesome time coming to Alibi, the bartenders are very nice and want to explain drinks and the menu to you, I got to talk with the owner and he is such…”
“The honest, responsible thing to do.”
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4.7 ★★★★★ 308 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Great service, our bartender knew so much about the bourbon selection! Great cocktails, chill spot.
Drinks were spot on with soapy options and staff and space were the same, can’t wait to be back!
This is an excellent boutique bar. Their specialty drinks are delicious, and their bar staff are friendly and helpful. They also usually have great selections of various films and anime playing on the tvs. This is usually the first stop on our nights our when my partner and I have a night out in Columbus and we usually end up returning again throughout the night.
Very nice cocktail lounge, drinks are amazing and experience was supurb.
ko is great! great time here and good drinks. the girl dinner is my favorite if you like sweet and cherry :D
It's a really chill vibe! Chill music and a chill atmosphere. The bartender reminded me of Tom Cruise from the movie Cocktail. Lol. I had the KoKo Malone and it was delicious! Would definitely go back there!
Go see Ko and the team. Ko is bartender there and his team is phenomenal. Intimate, and ominous. Go see squad..
I ordered the Scottish delight, BEST choice I made all day by far ..... Emma made my drink and the nuance of flavors was so mind-boggling that the sweetness on the back end was almost impossible to place. The crispness and cleanness of the drink and the way it was muddled together were so beautifully blended. It was my absolute favorite place in all of Columbus.
Super small in size but has the vibes and the selection to back it up.
This place is a whole vibe check. From the atmosphere to the craft cocktails. We loved it. The mixologist knows what she's doing.
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