LOUNGE

Open Tuesday-Sunday!

Reserve your upcoming experience in the Lounge here…

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

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

down / rocks / $15

Pinewood Derby

Japanese whisky, white rye, cognac, bourbon, pine honey, bitters

down / rocks / $15

up / N+N / $15

Royal Bermuda Yacht Club

Fiji rum, dark rum, falernum, kumquat liquer, allspice, lime, demerara

up / N+N / $15

Gimlet

Japanese gin, Bolivian brandy, pineapple, lemon, pal santo

up / N+N / $15

up / N+N / $16

Perfect Manhattan

Japanese whisky, osmanthus, amaro, umeshu, pear eau de vie

up / N+N / $16

up / coupe / $15

Martini

Japanese gin, blanc + dry vermouth, yuzu, vetiver, kinome

up / coupe / $15

tall / rocks / $15

Japanese Highball

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

tall / rocks / $15

up / coupe / $15

Espresso Martini

Vodka, espresso, branca menta

up / coupe / $15

Understory's Creative Features

up / N+N / $14

El Pandillero

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

up / N+N / $14

up / N+N / $15

Garden Grove

Cachaca, Roku gin, green chartreuse, carrot & red bell pepper cordial, bitters medley

up / N+N / $15

down / collins / $14

Main Squeeze

Rum blend, falernum, kalani, pineapple, lime, coconut blend, orange cream bitters, boylan's orange soda & togarashi

down / collins / $14

down / collins / $15

Tropic Thunder

Mezcal, aveze, passionfruit, togarashi

down / collins / $15

down / rocks / $14

Dad Joke

Watermelon mezcal, cotija sotol, watermelon, elote agave, bitters medley

down / rocks / $14

Understory's Golden Hour

*available exclusively in the Lounge from 4-6p Tue-Sun.

$10 / $15

Flowers In Her Hair

Stonefruit vodka, umeshu, sunflower & jasmine syrup, lemon, bubbles

$10 / $15

Last Word

Roku gin, herbal liquor, luxardo, lime

$10 / $15

Japanese Highball

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

$10 / $15

Espresso Martini

Vodka, espresso, branca menta

$10 / $15

Paper Plane

Bourbon, aperol, fernet, lemon, bitters

$10 / $15

Oaxacan Old Fashioned

Hornitos reposado, Los Vecinos mezcal, agave, mole bitters

$10 / $15

Wine

$15 / $56

Azimut

Cava Brut Rosé/Spain

$15 / $56

$14 / $52

Dorcha

Sauvignon Blanc/Slovenia

$14 / $52

$13 / $48

Domaine Grisy

Chardonnay/France

$13 / $48

$14 / $52

Tete Rose

Still Rose/France

$14 / $52

$13 / $48

Calcite

White Blend/California

$13 / $48

$14 / $52

Field Recordings

Red Blend/California

$14 / $52

$12 / $44

Chianti

Poggiosecco/Italy

$12 / $44

$13 / $48

Chemins de Bassac

Cabernet Sauvignon/France

$13 / $48

$20 / $76

Quaresimo

Lambrusco Salamino/Italy

$20 / $76

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%

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

Soups

$7 / $13

Tomato Bisque

tomato & basil bisque, cheddar gold fish, parsley | NF, V, GFR

$7 / $13

Chef's Soup of the Day

ask our staff for details

$7 / $13

Salads

*add grilled chicken or vegan grilled "chicken" +$7

$16

Harvest Salad

arcadian salad greens, granny smith apples, candied pecans, dried cranberries, pickled red onion, goat cheese, house-made maple balsamic dressing | GFR, NFR, DFR, V

$16

$14

Wedge Salad

baby iceberg lettuce, heirloom cherry tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, port wine reduction | GF, NF, VR

$14

$13

House Salad

arcadian salad greens, heirloom cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, cheddar cheese, croutons, Italian dressing | V, VE, NF, GFR, DFR

$13

Shareables

$13

Cheese Curds

614 Lager beer battered Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds, siracha ranch | V

$13

$15

Pretzel

oven-roasted Bavarian pretzel, clarified butter, pretzel salt, WRB IPA beer cheese & honey mustard | NF, DFR, V

$15

$14

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, parmesan, served with tortilla chips, carrot, and celery | GF, NF, V

$14

Brussel Sprouts

pan-fried, hot honey, applewood smoked bacon, goat cheese | GF, DFR, NFR, VR

$14

$15

Chicken Wings

8 wings tossed in your choice of BBQ or hot sauce, served with carrot, celery and your choice of ranch or bleu cheese | NF

$15

$2 for drums or flappers only

$14

Jojos

seasoned potato wedges, WRB IPA beer cheese sauce, applewood smoked bacon, smoked sour cream, scallions | NF, VR

$14

Ohio Wagyu Beef Sliders

3 sliders, 614 Lager caramelized onions, roasted heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil, monterey jack, arugula, garlic lime aioli, challah buns | NF, GFR, DFR

$14

Sandwiches

*all sandwiches come with a choice of fries or a side salad, additional $3 for a cup of soup

$18

The Classic

7oz angus reserve steak burger, dijon aioli, arcadian greens, red onion, tomato, pickles, American cheese, challah bun | NF, GFR

$18

Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese

wheatberry bread, monterey jack, cheddar, pulled pork, candied bacon, onion straws, BBQ sauce | NF, GFR, DFR

$18

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

6oz buttermilk marinated ‘NSDO’ chicken, ciabattini roll, bleu cheese crumble, arcadian greens, tomato, red onion, ranch | NF, GFR, DFR, VR, VER *’NSDO’ is ‘no steroid, day one’

$18

$20

Harvest Burger

7oz angus reserve steak burger, challah bun, swiss, goat cheese, 614 Lager caramelized onions, roasted basil, tomato, candied bacon, sauteed mushrooms, arugula, garlic lime aioli, balsamic glaze | NF, GFR, DFR

$20

*substitute veggie patty +

Mains

$25

Parmesan Chicken

parmesan crusted ‘NSDO’ chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, sherry mushroom cream sauce | NF

$25

$26

Spicy Gnocchi

housemade potato gnocchi, seared brussel sprouts, spicy arrabbiata sauce | V, NF

$26

Desserts