LOUNGE

Open Tuesday-Sunday!

Lounge opens at 5pm Tuesday-Thursday / 3pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday!

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The Lounge is a craft cocktail bar - one of three public spaces at Understory - located on the ground floor of the historic Open Air School! Offering beautiful panoramic views of the Olentangy Trail, this intimate space features a lineup of reimagined classic drinks, seasonally rotating creative cocktails and small plates - keep scrolling to see our full menu! We accommodate walk-ins as we’re able on a first come first serve basis, but we recommend table reservations!

Our Menu

Cocktails Wine Beer Food

Understory's Reimagined Classics

abv% 17 / tall / rocks / $13

Spritz

Apple Brandy, Pear Brandy, Bonal, French Cider, Bubbles

abv% 17 / tall / rocks / $13

abv% 25 / up / coupe / $15

Boulevardier

Kentucky bourbon, french amino amaro, italian red bitter, spruce tips

abv% 25 / up / coupe / $15

abv% 18 / up / coupe / $13

Paper Plane

Bourbon, Aperol, Fernet, Lemon, Bitters

abv% 18 / up / coupe / $13

abv% 19 / up / coupe / $14

Gimlet

Japanese Gin, Bolivian Brandy, Pineapple, Lemon, Pal Santo

abv% 19 / up / coupe / $14

abv% 30 / rock / $14

Old Fashioned

Japanese Whiskey, Coconut Rye, Garam Masla, Curry Bitters

abv% 30 / rock / $14

abv% 26 / Up / Coupe / $14

Martini

Japanese Gin, Blanc & Dry Vermouith, Yuzu, Vetiver

abv% 26 / Up / Coupe / $14

abv% 13 / tall / rock / $14

Highball

Japanese Whiskey, Clarified Green Apple, Umeshu, Sparkling Green Tea

abv% 13 / tall / rock / $14

abv% 22 / tall / rocks / $13

Spritz

Vino amaro, pear brandy, apple brandy, fall spice, french cider, spruce

abv% 22 / tall / rocks / $13

Understory's Creative Features

$16

Family Jewels

Mezcal, italian aperitivo, chartreuse, heirloom carrot, timur peppercorn, citrus

$16

Uncle Boons

Rum, arrack, thai cordial, pineapple, lime, green curry bitters

$16

El Pandillero

Aged Venezuelan rum, rye, italian amari french vino amaro, fall spice, sandalwood

$16

Understory's Golden Hour

*available exclusively in the Lounge from 5-6p Tue-Sun.

Little Italy

Jim Bean rye, Cioco carfoccio, Cocchi, Torino vermouth, sassafras bitters

Americano

Japanese whiskey, umeshu, clarified green apple, sparkling green tea

Japanese Highball

Japanese whiskey, clarified green apple, umeshu, sparkling green tea

Royal Bermuda Yacht Club

Bounty Dark Rum, Falernum, Fair Kumquat Liqueur, Lime

Spanish G & T

Roku Gin, Yuzu Botanicals, Tonic

Oaxacan Old Fashioned

Hornitos Reposado, Los Vecinos Mezcal, Agave, Mole bitters

Wine

$15 / $56

Azimut

Cava Brut Rose/Spain

$15 / $56

$14 / $52

Aubron

Sauvignon Blanc/France

$14 / $52

$17 / $64

Division

Chardonnay/Oregon

$17 / $64

$100 (bottle only)

Derain

Chardonnay/France

$100 (bottle only)

$15 / $56

Les Lunes

Orange/California

$15 / $56

$12 / $44

Les Bulles

Pet Nat/France

$12 / $44

$17 / $64

Division

Pinot Noir/Oregon

$17 / $64

$12 / $44

Chianti

Poggiosecco/Italy

$12 / $44

Teh

Barbera/Italy

$12 / $44

$13 / $48

Kiffe

Grenache Blend/France

$13 / $48

Beer

(614) Lager

Light Midwest Lager, 4.2%

WRB IPA

American IPA, 6.8%

Daybreak

Coffee Vanilla Cream Ale, 5%

Walking Taco

Mexican-style Lager, 4.5%

Dire Wolf

Imperial Stout, 10.8%

$25

Sour Flowers

BA Golden Sour 750mL, 5.5%

$25

Swimming in the Mangrove

Sour Red Ale 750mL, 5.7%

$25

GF - gluten free, GFR - gluten free upon request, DF - dairy free, DFR - dairy free upon request, NF - nut free, NFR - nut free upon request, V - vegetarian, VE - vegan

Food

Weekly Specials

April 16 - 21

$7 / $13

Mexican Street Corn Soup

Pickled sweet corn, bell pepper, onion, pickled jalapeno, queso fresco, chili oil, micro cilantro, crispy tortillas V, NF, GFR

$7 / $13

Soups/Salads

$6 / $11

Tomato Bisque

Tomato bisque, olive oil, gold fish, sea salt, chives NF, DF, V, VE

$6 / $11

$15 *add grilled or fried chicken for $6

Harvest Panzanella

Baby kale, honey peppercorn vinaigrette, red onion, roasted brussel sprouts, roasted squash, garlic croutons, kale pesto, pepitas, burrata GFR, NF, DFR, V, VE

$15 *add grilled or fried chicken for $6

Farro Salad

Farro, grilled onions, green goddess dressing, frisee, pickled beets, shaved fennel, blood oranges, pistachios, shaved aged cheddar NFR, DFR, V

$15 *add grilled or fried chicken for $6

Sharables

$14

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Pickled apples, walnuts, miso aioli, apple cider gastrique, sea salt, herbs GF, NFR, DF, V

$14

$13

Carrot Hummus

Roasted beet hummus, pickled peppers, crispy chickpeas, za’atar, sea salt, chives, grilled naan GFR, NF, DFR

$13

$16

Bread & Spread

Squash agrodolce, smoked honey butter, whipped goat cheese, chives, sea salt, olive oil, toasted baguette NF, DFR

$16

Goat Cheese Croquette

Fried goat cheese, fig jam, curry aioli, yellow curry powder, frisee, herbs, sea salt NF,V

$16

$13

Pierogi

Smoked sour cream, caramelized onion, chives, sea salt NF V

$13

$17

Bang Bang Shrimp

Cripsy shrimp, bang bang sauce, scallions, ginger broccoli slaw, soy ginger dressing, sesame seeds GF, NF, DF

$17

$13

Bravas

Crispy Yukon Gold potatoes, romesco sauce, paprika aioli, herbs, queso fresco GF, NFR, DRF, V

$13

$15

Smoked Salmon Dip

Smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill, chives, potato chips

$15

Sandwiches

*all sandwiches come with a choice of housemade chips or a side salad

$18

Understory Burger

4 oz. steak burger patty, smoked cheddar, grilled pineapple, pickled onions, butter lettuce, pineapple bbq sauce, toasted brioche bun GFR, NF, DFR

$18

$19

Chicken Sandwich

Fried chicken thighs, butter lettuce, pimento cheese, cheddar shredded cheese, pickles, spicy honey, brioche bun NF

$19

Ham and Cheese

Mortadella, porchetta, pickled onions, whole grain mustard, muenster, smoked cheddar, toasted brioche bun NFR, DFR

$19

$15

Grilled Cheese

Smoked cheddar, muenster, toasted brioche bread NF, V

$15

Mains

$17

Fried Chicken Bowl

Fried chicken thighs, sweet corn chow chow, spicy honey, red beans and rice, chives, sea salt NF

$17

Shagbark Grits

Smoked cheddar grits, rosemary, roasted squash, roasted mushrooms, melted leeks, onion ash, chipotle hot sauce GF, NF, V

Desserts

Cookies from the Oven

Chocolate chip, gingerbread, peanut butter V, NFR

$12

Banana Pudding

Banana pudding, caramelized bananas, toasted marshmallow, vanilla wafer crumble, mint NF, V

$12

Caramel Apple Panna Cotta

Spiced panna cotta, apple compote, salted caramel, crumble pecans NFR, V

$12

Sides

Red Beans and Rice

GF, NF, V

Smoked Cheddar Grits

GF, NF, V

House Salad

Kale, carrots, radishes, honey peppercorn vinaigrette GF, NF, DF, V, VE

Hours

Tuesday - Thursday
5p - 11p
(kitchen service ends at 10p)
Friday - Saturday
3p - 12a
(kitchen service ends at 10p)

Sunday
3p - 10p
(kitchen service ends at 9p)

LOUNGE

Lounge opens at 5pm Tuesday-Thursday / 3pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday!

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