We believe in the simple joy of sharing a meal is worth celebrating.  Ours are dishes based on familiar favorites, built with carefully placed hints of nostalgic flavors and techniques. Raise a glass to lively spirits and spirited company.  And let them know it’s proudly from the Middle West.

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PRIVATE DINING

Middle West Spirits

1230 Courtland Ave, Columbus, OH

614.947.1231

Menu

CHEESE & POOF*

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

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LAMB DUMPLINGS

Tianjin Chili Oil, Crushed Garlic, Ginger Soy

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CHEESY BRISKET CRUNCH*

Oak Smoked Brisket, Crunchy Tortilla, Locos Style Bengali Fry Bread, Pepperjack Queso, Salsa Guasacaca

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BURGER*

Two Smashed Mostly Beef Patties, Special Sauce, Lettuce, Cheeses, Pickles, Griddled Onions, NOT a Sesame Seed Bun, Fries

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RACHEL*

Montreal Smoked Pastrami, Marble Rye, Kimchi, Twenty Island Dressing, Baby Swiss

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CRISPY RIBS*

Pickled Broccoli Stem, Fried Florets, Commander Tso’s, Lotus, Radish

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SHORT RIB*

Huajian Bao, Black Garlic, Smashed Cucumber

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KOJI HALF ROHAN DUCK*

Ginger Scallion Breast, Confit Thigh, Hainanese Duck Rice, Duck Sauces

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WHOLE CHICKEN SERVICE*

Tandoori Roasted Crown, Bengali Fried Chicken, Mom’s Jhol, Cauliflower & Egg Masala, Caramelized Onion Sourdough Naan

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@SECRETKITCHENMENU

Check out this account on Instagram for specials from the kitchen

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KITCHEN TEQUILLA

Positive Karma, Good Vibes, Altruism, Bourbon, Energy Drinks, and Orangina for the kitchen crew!

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* This item can be made gluten-free upon request.

 

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THE SILK EXCHANGE

OYO Stone Fruit + Honey Vanilla Vodkas, Nigori Sake, Honey Crisp, Lime, Equinox Bitters
AN EAST MEETS WEST ORCHARD VISIT  

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POISON OAK

Vim & Petal Gin, Genepy, Falernum, Aloe, Lime, Herbal Bitters, Absinthe Fig Sugar Cube
CAME THRU DRIPPIN’

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BOBBY RHUBARB

MWS White Rye Whiskey, Mezcal, Rhubarb Syrup, Amaro Sfumato, Pomelo, Lemon, Gentian-Rhubarb Bitters

SMOKY, FANCY, AND AGING WELL

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GENTLEMEN OF THE NIGHT

MWS Pumpernickle Rye Whiskey, Cognac, Dry Sack, Sambuca, Angostura, Man Musk
DRESS CODE: POLYESTER AND CHEST HAIR

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GRANDMA JUICE

Gin, Dubonnet, Prune-Infused Sherry, Elderflower, Creme Yvette, Floral Bitters
YOUR FAVORITE DRINK IN 40 YEARS

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GOLDEN GOOSE

Scotch, Calvados Brandy, Lemon, Gooseberry Jam
YOUR OWN GODEN EGG

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RIGHT OF WORDS

Genever, Cachaca Amburana, Sloe Gin, Stout, Prosecco
BEWARE OF THE HANGMAN

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BOURBON COQUITO

Coconut-Cashew Bourbon, Coconut Milk, Condensed Milk
CHRISTMAS VACATION IN PUERTO RICO

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LONG RUM DRINK

OYO Stone Fruit Vodka, Blackstrap Rum, Ruby Port, Lime, Angostura + Peychaud’s
TALL, DARK, AND TENDER

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FALL DRINK #1

MWS Michelone Reserve Bourbon, Barenjager, Applejack Brandy, Mezcal, Orange Bitters
MUCH BETTER THAN FALL DRINK #0.5

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BITTER EX

Fennel-Infused OYO Vodka, Fernet, Cynar 70, Montenegro, Braulio, Orange Bitters
IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME

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BARREL-AGED OLD FASHIONED

MWS Wheat Whiskey, Maple Syrup, Bitters
AGED IN SPENT MAPLE SYRUP BARRELS

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Cocktails are just the start.

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BITTER EX

Fennel-Infused OYO Vodka, Fernet, Cynar 70, Montenegro, Braulio, Orange Bitters
IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME

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BITTER EX

Fennel-Infused OYO Vodka, Fernet, Cynar 70, Montenegro, Braulio, Orange Bitters
IT’S NOT YOU, IT’S ME

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Executive Chef Avishar Barua is inspired by a midwestern upbringing, bold flavors of his Bangladeshi roots, and a mother that knew how to throw an incredible dinner party.

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 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
(Kitchen closes 1-hour prior to closing)

Wed-Thurs: 5pm-11pm
Fri: 5pm-Midnight
Sat: 4pm-Midnight
Sun: 4pm-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 5:00pm-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.