11 Scenic City Views for Drinking and Dining in Downtown
1. MILESTONE 229
229 S CIVIC CENTER DR
Milestone 229 has it all: loads of from-scratch, local, and seasonal selections and tableside views of the stunning, 15,000 square-foot interactive Scioto Mile fountain.
2. THE KEEP KITCHEN & LIQUOR BAR
50 W BROAD ST, MEZZANINE LEVEL
The iconic 2nd floor of Leveque Tower is home to The Keep, an art deco cocktail bar and creative, French-inspired kitchen. This is where self-contained speakeasy meets spectacular city view.
4. THE BOAT HOUSE RESTAURANT
679 W SPRING ST
Whether you sip or sup at midday or sunset, the Boat House Restaurant waterfront experience includes panoramic views of Columbus – thanks to its riverbank location where the Olentangy and Scioto Rivers meet
5. M AT MIRANOVA
2 MIRANOVA PL
One of Columbus’ most celebrated fine-dining restaurants, M at Miranova treats diners to memorable meals, not to mention some of the loveliest views of Downtown and the Scioto Mile from its patio-terrace.
6. BREWDOG FRANKLINTON
463 W TOWN ST
Brews. Dogs. But, of course. There are also 48 taps, two bars, a full kitchen, and a 2,989 square-foot rooftop bar with a view of Downtown Columbus’ fetching skyline.
7. LITTLE ROCK BAR
944 N 4TH ST
The best way to describe the experience at Little Rock Bar is pub-grub with a clear view of Columbus and a laid-back vibe. Why that’s enough to make anyone want to hang out a while.
8. ONE LINE COFFEE AT CAPITOL SQUARE
HUNTINGTON CENTER, 41 S HIGH ST
Technically speaking, One Line Coffee does not have a scenic view of the city. Yet, a quick walk across the lobby – cup in hand, of course –yields a dead-center and killer view of the Ohio Statehouse.
9. ANTIQUES ON HIGH
714 S HIGH ST
Its signature brews may be sours, but its Downtown views are sweet. Antiques on High boasts a 2,500 square-foot outdoor space, including a gigantic front patio and gorgeous rooftop patio. And there’s always the indoor, couch-by-the-fireplace view of the hustle and bustle of High Street.
10. PLATFORM BEER COMPANY
406 N 6TH ST
If craft beer, local eats, and a chill atmosphere weren’t enough to make Platform Beer Company such a wildly popular taproom, surely its rooftop view would. The cozy, open-air patio is the perfect spot for a beer – and a clear, panoramic view of the city from the northeast.
11. WOLF’S RIDGE BREWING
215 N 4TH ST
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing is a craft beer, craft food establishment with a rustic-meets-modern vibe that’s just too charming to leave off this list. With thick, brick walls, original 19th-century wood floors, and plenty of window seats, the views here are both warm and welcoming.