Fueled by a passion to draw deeper connections between food and spirits, the Service Bar delivers an experience that is refreshingly innovative, much of that due to carefully placed hints of nostalgic flavors and techniques.

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Middle West Spirits

1230 Courtland Ave, Columbus, OH

614.947.1231

Menu

BREAD & BUTTER

Pineapple Bun, Pepperoni Butter, Black Vinegar Gastrique

$6

CHEESE & POOF

Fire Roasted Pimento Spread, Pork Rinds, Barrel Aged Hot Sauce

$11

RED CABBAGE CAESAR

Tahini, Puffed Buckwheat, Roasted Sesame

$7

SERVICE BAR WEDGE

Smoked Bleu Cheese Dressing, Port, Bacon, Egg

$9

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ROOT TO STEM

Root Vegetables, Prepared Many Different Ways

$15

LAMB WONTONS

Tianjin Chili Oil, Sweet Soy, Crushed Garlic

$15

OXTAIL GNOCCHI

Kabocha Squash, Wild Mushrooms, Fines Herbes

$16

SMOKED WINGS

Alabama White Sauce, Blistered Shishito, Potatoes a la Huancaína

$15

CRISPY RIBS

Fried and Pickled Broccoli, Commander Tso’s Sauce, Radish

$18

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MWS BURGER

Two Mostly Beef Patties, Special Sauce, Iceberg, Cheese, Pickles, Onions, Martin’s Roll, SB Fries

$15

PASTRAMI RACHEL

Montreal Smoked Meat, Pumpernickel Rye, Kimchi, Twenty Island Dressing, Chips

$17

CHEESY BRISKET CRUNCH

Oak Smoked Brisket, Bengali Fry Bread, Crispy Tortilla, Pepper Jack Queso, Salsa Guasacaca

$17

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PANANG SCALLOPS

Farro, Roasted Broccolini, Eggplant Escabèche

$31

MARKET FISH

Please ask your server

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MONGOLIAN GLAZED SHORT RIB

Steamed Bread, Cucumber, Black Garlic, Scallion

$24

BLACK PEPPER STEAK

Smoked Teres Major, Charred Peppers, Chinese Broccoli, Charleston Gold Rice Middlins

$26

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KITCHEN INSPIRATION

New plates from Chef Avishar, please ask your server

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HEARTH BAKED MARZETTI

Ragù alla Bolognese, Smoked Mozzarella, Creste De Galli, Garlic Bread

$24

HONEY GLAZED PORK SHANK

Smoked Cheddar Antebellum Grits, Shanghai Bok Choy, Pickled Mustard Seed

$29

WHOLE CHICKEN SERVICE

Tandoori Roasted Breast, Chai Brined Fried Drums & Wings, Murgir Jhol, Cauli ower Masala, Caramelized Onion Naan

$42

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COOKIES & CREAM

White Chocolate, Cookie Dirt, Basil

$7

CINCO LECHES CAKE

Malted Graham, Luxardo, Dulce de Leche

$7

BUCKEYE

Peanut, Maple, Bourbon

$7

PASSIONFRUIT TART

Brown Sugar, Pistachio, Lime

$8

KITCHEN TEQUILA

Positive Karma, Good Vibes, Altruism

$8

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PUTIN ON THE SPRITZ

OYO Stone Fruit Vodka, Aperol, Grapefruit, Brut Champagne, Bitters. Shaken, topped with bubbles, served up.

$11

#SQUASHGOALS

OYO Vodka, Oloroso Sherry, Suze, Winter Squash Shrub, Sansho Pepper.
Shaken, served up.

$11

ROSEMARY’S DAISY

Vim & Petal Gin, Campari, Cranberry Port Shrub, Rosemary Simple, Pomegranate, Soda, Tapioca Pearls. Drafted tall, on the rocks.

$11

STRAWBERRY FEELS FOREVER

OYO Vodka, Limoncello, Lemon, Strawberry, Jalapeno Essence, Basil Oil. Shaken, served up.

$11

BLOOD SUGAR MAGIC

Hamilton 86 Rum, Smith and Cross Rum, Appleton Estate Rum, Blood Orange Oleo Saccharum, Lime.  Shaken, served up.

$12

CRANBRRRITA

Espolon Reposado, Vida Mezcal, Quinquina, Cranberry Shrub, Rosemary Tincture, Lime. Shaken, served on the rocks.

$13

ROSÉ PETAL

Vim & Petal Gin, Rosé, Vya Extra Dry, Luxardo, Velvet Falernum, Pink Peppercorn, Rose Water.  Shaken, served up.

$12

MEZCALLUSION

Vim & Petal Gin, Vida Mezcal, Cynar, Cocchi Torino, Grapefruit Bitters, Scotch Smoked Peppercorns, Laphroaig Spritz.   Stirred, hand-carved ice.

$12

MIND F*CK

OYO Barreled Honey Vanilla Bean Vodka, Averna, Byrrh, Suze, Bitters #3. Stirred, hand- carved ice.

$12

SAMURYE

OYO Barreling Strength White Rye, OYO Pumpernickel Rye, Cranberry Port Shrub, Sage, Bitters.  Stirred, served on the rocks.

$12

ALL THE BEST WORDS

Espolon Reposado, Yellow Chartreuse, Vida Mezcal, Ancho Reyes, Lemon, Rhubarb Bitters.  Shaken, served up.

$13

SPRUCE LEE

OYO Whiskey, OYO Michelone Reserve Bourbon, Pasubio, Sherry, Allspice Dram, Pine Tincture, Smoked with Pine.  Stirred, hand-carved ice.

$13

COURTLANDIA

OYO Sherry-Finished Bourbon, Averna, Benedictine, Byrrh, Bitters #3, Minus 8 Vinegar, Pickled Cherry.  Stirred, served neat.

$14

SAMURYE

OYO Barreling Strength White Rye, OYO Pumpernickel Rye, Cranberry Port Shrub, Sage, Bitters.  Stirred, served on the rocks.

$12

Cocktails are just the start.

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Executive Chef Avishar Barua’s creations are both balance and tribute to his Midwestern upbringing and Bangladeshi roots.

His fresh interpretation of familiar flavors is the culmination of an impressive career, with roles at New York’s Mission Chinese and WD-50, and locally at 1808 American Bistro and Veritas. At Middle West’s Service Bar, Chef Barua and his team elegantly translate the foundations of great cuisine into inventive dishes for all to enjoy.

Welcome to The Bottle Shop

Featuring Middle West Spirits like Vim & Petal Gin and OYO as well as a unique collection of mixology and lifestyle products available for purchase, The Bottle Shop is an escape for craft spirit lovers and contemporary cocktail connoisseurs.

SHORT NORTH

1230 Courtland, Ave, Columbus, OH

614.947.1231

Dinner & Bar Service

Wed-Thurs: 5-11pm
Fri-Sat: 5pm-Midnight
Sun: 5pm-10pm
Mon-Tues: Closed
Holidays: Closed Dec 24, 25, Jan 1

Bottle Shop Hours

Wed-Thurs: 12-8pm
Fri-Sat: 12-9pm
Sun-Tues: Closed
Holidays:  Closed Dec 24, 25, Jan 1

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer Happy Hour specials 5-6:30pm, Wed-Fri.

Customers visiting Middle West Spirits may park their cars in a shared off-street parking-lot adjacent to the main distillery. Daytime parking is free of charge for customers and offered on a space available basis. Evening parking is free most weeknights, unless Valet in service is running — usually Friday and Saturday nights.

We offer a variety of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options on the menu, and can accommodate some substitutions based on availability.

The Service Bar maintains up to 66 seats in the main dining room, 12 seats in the private dining room, and 18 seats on the distillery patio.

We offer two pre-paid gifting options, including both gift cards and traditional hand written gift certificates.

Yes, we can work with you to make your special occasion as memorable as possible. Please call the Service Bar main line to make your special arrangements at 614.947.1231.

Paired reservations can be made by calling the distillery’s main office between 8:30am-5pm, Monday-Friday at 614.299.2460 or by emailing info@middlewestspirits.com.

Yes, children are welcome to visit Middle West Spirits for dinner at the Service Bar, or shopping at the distillery Bottle Shop. Distillery Tours are limited to guests 16+, and spirit tastings 21+ with current ID.

Customers can use any form of payment including all major credit cards (VISA, MC, AMEX, DISCOVER), cash, gift cards, and gift certificates. We are unable take checks for goods and services, unless issued as part of an invoiced event.