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
Understory's Reimagined Classics
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N+N
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$17
Overproof Daiquiri
Lime Leaf-Infused Wray & Nephew, Smith & Cross, Velvet Falernum, Lime, Tiki Bitters
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N+N
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$17
Down
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Highball
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$14
Flora Dora
Vanilla-Infused Roku Gin, Raspberry, Lime, Ginger Beer, Raspberry Powdered Sugar
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Highball
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$14
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Highball
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$15
Pear-A-Phrase
Toki Whiskey, Pear Liqueur & Juice, Wintermelon Bitters, Sparkling Citrus Green Tea
Down
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Highball
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$15
Down
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Rocks
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$15
Fireside Old Fashioned
Maker's Mark, Amaro Nonino, Cherry Heering, Maple, Toasted Almond & Walnut Bitters | *nut allergy*
Down
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Rocks
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$15
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Rocks
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$15
Boulevardier
Jim Beam Bourbon, Campari, Punt e Mes
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Rocks
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$15
Up
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Coupe
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$15
Manhattan
Rye Whiskey, Vermouth, Orange & Ango Bitters
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Coupe
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$15
Understory's Features
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N+N
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$14
Student Teacher
Spiced Rum, Kashmiri Saffron Tea, Orgeat, Lime | *nut allergy*
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N+N
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$14
Up
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N+N
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$17
Mystery Machine
Chamomile-Infused 614 Vodka, Fig Liqueur, Pandan, Lemon, Butterfly Pea Flower, Fig Syrup, Trinity & Molasses Bitters, & Scooby Snack
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N+N
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$17
Down
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Highball
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$15
Sakura Sonic
Roku Gin, Earl Grey Vermouth, Yuzu, Honey, Lemon, Cardamon, Soda
Down
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Highball
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$15
Down
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Rocks
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$16
Gourdians of the Galaxy
Pumpkin Butter-Washed Reposado Tequila, Diplomatico Dark, Amaro Averno, Coffee Liqueur, Roobeer & Cardamon Bitters
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Rocks
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$16
Up
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N+N
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$17
School Bully
Jamaican Jerk-Infused MWS Clarified Whiskey, Mango Cordial, Lemon, Saffron Oil, Curry Bitters
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N+N
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$17
Up
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Coupe
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$15
Honor Roll
MWS Pumpernickel Rye, Fernet, Banana Liqueur, Frangelico | *nut allergy*
Up
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Coupe
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$15
Understory's Golden Hour
*available anytime exclusively in the Lounge and $5 off from 3-6p Tue-Sun.
$9
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$14
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Brootlegg Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Branca Menta, Sassafrass
$9
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$14
$10
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$15
Paper Plane
Jim Beam Bourbon, Aperol, Fernet, Lemon
$10
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$15
$11
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$16
Calabrian Spritz
Calendula-Infused Italicus, Vanilla Limoncello, Lemon, Bubbles
$11
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$16
$10
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$15
Martini
Roku Gin, Umeshu, Blanc Vermouth, Yuzu, Orange Bitters
$10
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$15
$10
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$15
Oaxacan
Reposado Tequila, Mezcal, Agave, Mole
$10
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$15
$11
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$16
French 75
Hibiscus-Infused Watershed Four-Peel Gin, Lemon, Simple, Bubbles
$11
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$16
Wine
$18
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$72
Domaine Des Baumard
Sparkling White/France
$18
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$72
$15
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$53
Castello Di Tassarolo
Gavi Orsola/Italy
$15
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$53
$17
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$64
Domaine Talmard
Chardonnay/France
$17
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$64
$16
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$56
Mokora
Rosé/Spain
$16
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$56
$17
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$64
Evesham Wood
Pinot Noir/Oregon
$17
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$64
$15
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$53
Kind Stranger
Red Blend/Washington
$15
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$53
$17
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$64
Paitin
Barbera/Italy
$17
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$64
$17
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$64
Bonanno
Cabernet Sauvignon/California
$17
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$64
Beer
$6
(614) Lager
Light Midwest Lager, 4.2%
$6
$6
WRB IPA
India Pale Ale, 6.8%
$6
$6
Trip Sitter
Hazy India Pale Ale, 6.5%
$6
$6
Daybreak
Coffee Vanilla Cream Ale, 5%
$6
$6
Walking Taco
Mexican-style Lager, 4.5%
$6
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
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$13
Creamy Potato Soup
cheddar, mirepoix, green onion | NF, V, GFR
$7
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$13
$7
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$13
Soup of the Day
chef’s whim, ask our team for today’s selection
$7
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$13
SALADS
*add tofu ($6), chicken ($6), vegan chicken ($6), or salmon ($9.50)*
$14
House Salad
arcadian greens, carrot, red onion, cucumber, cheddar, crouton, buttermilk dressing | VER, GFR, NF, DFR
$14
$16
Kale Salad
kale, quinoa, shaved brussels sprouts, cranberry, pepita, apple, honey & tahini vinaigrette | VE, NF, GF, DFR
$16
$16
Spinach Salad
spinach, beet, orange, shaved almond, herbed feta, grapefruit vinaigrette | V, GF, NFR, DFR, VER
$16
SHAREABLES
$14
Stuffed Poblano Peppers
house-seasoned soy crumble, riced cauliflower, cumin, cilantro, cheddar, onion, garlic, tomato jam | V, VER, NF, GF
$14
$15
Pretzel
oven-roasted Bavarian pretzel, vegan butter, pretzel salt, WRB IPA beer cheese & honey mustard | NF, DFR, V, VER
$15
$14
Cabbage
pan-seared cabage, caramelized onion, bacon, garlic & tahini sauce | VR, DF, NF, GF
$14
$18
Crab Cakes
tossed in Old Bay, arugula, citrus aioli | NF, DF
$18
$15
Hummus Trio
classic hummus, two rotating seasonal hummus, fresh vegetables, pita | GFR, VE, NF
$15
$15
Hot Chicken Sliders
fried chicken, Nashville seasoning, dill pickle, honey garlic sauce | GFR, DF, NF
$15
SANDWICHES
*all sandwiches come with a choice of fries or a side house salad, additional $3 for a cup of soup or seasonal salad -add bacon ($3) substitute impossible patty at no cost*
$18
Understory Burger
7oz steak burger, cheddar, arcadian greens, tomato, yellow onion, garlic aioli, potato bun | NF, GFR, DFR
$18
$18
French Dip
4oz braised roast beef, caramelized onion, swiss, garlic aioli, beef au jus, pretzel bun | GFR, DFR
$18
$16
Grilled Cheese
pumpkin butter, swiss, goat cheese, apple, peppered bacon, whole grain | GFR, VR, NF,
$16
$18
Blackened Salmon Sandwich
blackened salmon, arugula, red onion, pomegranate beet sauce, focaccia | NF
$18
MAINS
*add tofu ($6), chicken ($6), vegan chicken ($6), or salmon ($9.50)*
$28
Airline Chicken
double-fried chicken, rosemary-roasted tri-colored sweet potato, broccoli, garlic, sage sauce | NF, GF, DFR
$28
$26
Pork Schnitzel
breaded pork loin, herbed butter polenta, pan-seared cabbage, mustard veloute sauce | NF, VR, DFR
$26
$23
Puttanesca
Ohio City bucatini, sundried tomato, olive, caper, mushroom, vegan cream sauce | VE, NF, DF
$23
DESSERTS
$14
Tiramisu
One Line La Plantiti coffee, mascarpone, cocoa powder | V, NF
$14
$14
"Slice" Chocolate Cake
Slice pumpkin ale, cocoa | V, NF
$14
Sides
$7
Side Salad
arcadian greens, tomato, red onion, cheddar, cucumber, buttermilk dressing | NF, DFR, GF, VER
$7
$6
Broccoli
roasted | VE, DF, GF, NF
$6
$6
Cabbage
pan-seared | VE, DF, GF, NF
$6
$6
Polenta
creamy | V, GF, NF
$6
$6
Fries
beer-battered | V, DF
$6
$8
Rosemary Fries
garlic oil, parmesan, fresh rosemary | V, DFR
$8
$4
Side of Pita OR Vegetable
$4
$6
Side of Pita & Vegetable
$6
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)
