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
abv% 22
/
up
/
coupe
/
$14
Snaquiri
Amaro, jamaican rum, falernum, lime
abv% 22
/
up
/
coupe
/
$14
abv% 19
/
up
/
coupe
/
$15
Gimlet
Japanese gin, Bolivian brandy, pineapple, lemon, pal santo
abv% 19
/
up
/
coupe
/
$15
abv% 27
/
up
/
coupe
/
$16
Perfect Manhattan
Japanese whisky, osmanthus, amaro, umeshu, pear eau de vie
abv% 27
/
up
/
coupe
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$16
abv% 24
/
Up
/
Coupe
/
$15
Martini
Japanese gin, blanc + dry vermouth, yuzu, vetiver, kinome
abv% 24
/
Up
/
Coupe
/
$15
abv% 13
/
tall
/
rock
/
$15
Japanese Highball
Japanese whiskey, clarified green apple, umeshu, Hinoki, sparkling green tea
abv% 13
/
tall
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rock
/
$15
abv% 20
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up
/
coupe
/
$15
Espresso Martini
Vodka, espresso, branca menta
abv% 20
/
up
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coupe
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$15
Understory's Creative Features
abv% 30
/
up
/
coupe
/
$16
El Pandillero
Aged Venezuelan rum, rye, italian amari, french vino amaro, fall spice, sandalwood
abv% 30
/
up
/
coupe
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$16
abv% 22
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up
/
coupe
/
$16
First Frost
Singani, pear brandy, mastiha, bergamot, pineapple, lemon
abv% 22
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up
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coupe
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$16
abv% 20
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down
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short
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$16
Wise Guy
Amaro, curacao, amer liquer, vino amaro, lemoncello foam
abv% 20
/
down
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short
/
$16
abv% 27
/
tall
/
rock
/
$16
Tropic Thunder
Mezcal, aveze, passionfruit, togarashi
abv% 27
/
tall
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rock
/
$16
abv% 30
/
down
/
rock
/
$16
Wax On Wax Off
Japanese whisky, becherovka, bitters, Mr Miyagi cube
abv% 30
/
down
/
rock
/
$16
abv% 30
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tall
/
rock
/
$16
Baked Goods
Apple brandy, Irish Whiskey, rye, clarified green apple, sherry, becherovka, cardamom
abv% 30
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tall
/
rock
/
$16
Understory's Golden Hour
*available exclusively in the Lounge from 5-6p Tue-Sun.
$10
/
$15
Remember the Maine
Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, cherry heering, luxardo, absinthe
$10
/
$15
$10
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$15
Last Word
Roku gin, herbal liquor, luxardo, lime
$10
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$15
$10
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$15
Japanese Highball
Japanese whiskey, clarified green apple, umeshu, Hinoki, sparkling green tea
$10
/
$15
$10
/
$15
Espresso Martini
Vodka, espresso, branca menta
$10
/
$15
$10
/
$15
Paper Plane
Bourbon, aperol, fernet, lemon, bitters
$10
/
$15
$10
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$15
Oaxacan Old Fashioned
Hornitos reposado, Los Vecinos mezcal, agave, mole bitters
$10
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$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
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$48
$14
/
$52
Tete Rose
Still Rose/France
$14
/
$52
$13
/
$48
Calcite
White Blend/California
$13
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$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
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$48
Beer
$6
(614) Lager
Light Midwest Lager, 4.2%
$6
$6
WRB IPA
American IPA, 6.8%
$6
$6
Daybreak
Coffee Vanilla Cream Ale, 5%
$6
$6
Walking Taco
Mexican-style Lager, 4.5%
$6
$8
Dire Wolf
Imperial Stout, 10.8%
$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/Salads
*add grilled or fried chicken $6
$6
/
$11
Tomato Bisque
tomato, olive oil, gold fish, sea salt, chives NF, DF, VE, GFR
$6
/
$11
$16
Fall Panzanella Salad
kale, roasted sweet potatoes, cauliflower, brussels sprout, burrata, cranberries, parmesan crisp, rustic herb croutons, apple cider vinaigrette GFR, NF, DFR, V, VER
$16
$16
Apple Salad
mixed greens, poached apples, roasted butternut squash, pickled beets, pecans, honey balsamic vinaigrette, V, VER, GF, DF
$16
Garbanzo & Black Bean Salad
garbanzo & black beans, red peppers, roasted corn, red onion, scallions, parsley, cilantro, swiss chard, lemon vinaigrette, GF, NF, V, DFR, VER
Shareables
$16
Pierogies
caramelized onions, smoked sour cream, cheddar, bacon, chives, NF, VR
$16
$13
Bravas
crispy yukon potatoes, chimichurri, romesco sauce, roasted garlic aioli, queso fresco, pea greens, NFR, DFR, V, VER
$13
$16
Goat Cheese Croquette
fried goat cheese, pear agrodulce, arugula & fennel mix, lemon dill aioli, NF, V
$16
$17
Firecracker Shrimp
crispy shrimp, firecracker sauce, red cabbage slaw, ginger, sesame seeds, chives, NF, DF
$17
$17
Roasted Brussels
brussels sprout, spaghetti squash, sage aioli, herbs, crispy shallots, charred lemon, apple cider gastrique, DF, V, GFR, NFR, VER
$17
$13
Red Pepper Hummus
roasted red pepper, pickled sweet peppers, crispy chickpeas, ras el hanout (spice blend), grilled naan, chive oil, chives, NF, DF, GFR, V, VER
$13
$15
Smoked Salmon Dip
smoked salmon, cream cheese, dill, chives, housemade potato chips, NF
$15
Sandwiches
*all sandwiches come with a choice of housemade chips or a side salad, additional $3 for a cup of soup
$20
Bang Bang Shrimp Burger
fried shrimp patty, butter lettuce, pickled cucumbers, sesame seeds, bang bang sauce, toasted brioche bun, GFR, NF, DF
$20
$18
Understory Burger
4 oz. steak burger patty, colby cheese, tomato, pickle, butter lettuce, special sauce, toast brioche bun, GFR, NF, DFR (add 4 oz. patty +4)
$18
$18
Bacon Grilled Cheese
colby & muenster cheeses, bacon jam, pickled onions, whole grain bread, VR, NF
$18
$14
Grilled Cheese
colby & muenster cheeses, toasted brioche bread NF, V
$14
$18
Mushroom Bahn Mi
mushroom, basil, mint, cilantro, pickled carrot & cucumber, jalapeño, radish, pineapple hot sauce, garlic aioli GFR, NF, DFR V
$18
Mains
$17
Fried Chicken Bowl
fried chicken thighs, sweet corn chow chow, spicy honey, red beans & rice, chives, NF
$17
$17
Shagbark Grits
mushroom medley, white cheddar, sage, zucchini, leeks, kohlrabi, herbs, onion ash, hot sauce, NF, V
$17
Desserts
$9
Warm Cookies
Chocolate chip, gingerbread, peanut butter, oatmeal, V, NFR
$9
$12
S'mores Pudding
chocolate pudding, graham cracker, popcorn, toasted marshmellow, GFR, NF
$12
$10
Peach Pie in a Jar
cinnamon sugar pie crust, peaches, V, NF
$10
Sides
$6
Garbanzo & Black Bean Salad
garbanzo & black beans, red peppers, roasted corn, red onion, scallions, parsley, cilantro, swiss chard, lemon vinaigrette, GF, NF, V, DFR, VER
$6
$6
Cheddar Grits
white cheddar, sage, GF, NF, V
$6
$6
House Salad
Kale, carrot, radish, honey balsamic vinaigrette GF, NF, DF, V, VE
$6
$6
Housemade Chips
NF, V, VE, DF
$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)
