Village Idiot

I love visiting the village idiot, it's a great campus bar vibe and the drinks are cheap and the people are great. There really isn't much else to say, the vibes are always great a the bartenders make good drinks, they have pool and darts. Bring a friend and have a good time!

This is kind of a hidden spot near OSU's campus. My friend said she typically never sees undergrads here, mostly graduate students and other adults. They don't seem to get sloppy here either.It kind of has a divey vibe which I liked and it was very chill. I came around 6 on a Friday. We were about to eat at Eden Burger next door, but the space was super cramped and every table was filled, so we came to Village Idiot which thankfully has an order window so you can still get Eden Burger! I got the Hawaiian burger which was really good! It was falling part a little bit but sometimes that happens. It had pineapple, a vegan type of bacon, and teriyaki. It was $9 but very filling! Didn't need to order fries or anything!Some of my other friends got fries, the Eden Burger ( which was a typical burger with Eden sauce), the California burger (pepper jack cheese, guac, lettuce, tomato), and loaded fries (half an Eden burger patty, tomato, pickle, onion). The fries got a little too salty after a while and I couldn't eat more than 5. It was sad...it was just over seasoned. Otherwise, everyone liked the burgers!Lots of others ordered from the window so it looks like this is the best way to go. I'm glad they have Eden burger though! Great healthy food option for being at a bar!Village Idiot wasn't a super huge space but they had a pool table and a few high tables. My friend had no problem ordering a drink at the bar. It wasn't busy so he walked right up and got his beer pretty quick!Parking isn't bad! You can find parallel parking in front of it or across the street easily if it's not too busy.

I came to this bar while my phone was being worked on across the street at CPR phone repairs. (5 out 5 great place) and it was their Long Island Night, where a Long Island alcohol drink is given at a cheaper price, my kind of night. I had my service dong Bear with me and he's an 107 pound American Akita, he can be intimidating and on average most bars won't let him in, which I respect. They had no problem with him and I felt very welcomed in a bar I have never been. I don't go out often, this was just something to do while my phone was worked on. I very much appreciate their customer service and though I don't remember the bartenders name she made an amazing long island better than most I've had. This place had the right amount of mood setting and vibe than the average bar on High street. I look forward to the next time I'm walking up and down the street looking for a place to sit and have drink after a long week of school and work, and to reiterate they are service animal friendly but still professional and clean.

Village Idiot is an okay bar close to campus. I like that it's near some other good bars. They're also located next to Daredevil Dogs. It has a window you can order from in the bar. That's great you don't have to walk the few feet to get there. I come for the happy hour. It has some good specials. The Long Island iced teas are about $3. It's not much of a beer selection beyond Bud and Miller. The cocktails are kind of lacking too. It's a dive bar so if you aren't expecting much then you'll have a better time. The best thing going for it is the window. I would go to Village Idiot if only getting a cheap cocktail at happy hour and ordering something from the window. It's an okay place for a quick drink and then moving on. There's not much to be impressed with other than that.

I love the Village Idiot - and I'm not referring to my "+1" either, wocka wocka!The Idiot has one of the best happy hours in town, very comparable to Woodland Tavern. Great craft brew selection, decent cocktails. Great happy hour pricing. The bar tenders know their brews as well and can help point you in the right direction.It's really clean inside and the restrooms are quite nice - yes, in a bar, the restrooms are quite nice! The ladies room has louvered doors and has always been immaculate when I've been there.Commonwealth sandwiches is next door, but only open till 9 pm. CW's fries are the perfect accompaniment to the Idiot's bevy of beers. Pool, darts, plenty of tables and a NEW patio make this place a keeper.It's pretty empty until after happy hour. Makes me wish to be able to give it a 6 star review! It's a dive bar only by location and general lighting dimness.

I think it's really important to note first that there is no restaurant attached like many formerly written reviews can lead you to believe. No Daredevil Dogs, no pizza, you need to go down the street and bring your food in. It's nice to have his option, so just know this in advance so you may plan accordingly.The bar is nothing fancy. I was here for trivia with friends and I didn't find anything unique or special to draw me back. It's a bar with plenty of open space and some seating. If there is an event here I am interested in, or someone I knew invited me here, I would return.There are too many other places nearby that offer more for my tastes.

I freaking love this bar. Unassuming, great craft draft list, and fantastic prices - including a happy hour! You can play darts or pool, and they have weekly trivia nights. Two TVs if you want to watch a game, and usually a decent set of tunes on the speakers. The bartenders are friendly and the bathrooms are clean. Also, there is a window to the next door restaurant, and you can order to eat at the bar. Every time I come here, I wish it were in my neighborhood!

Nice little bar with good prices. We came here with a friend from out of state and we ended up leaving as the village idiot. All in all it was a great time!

Great spot to play some darts or just start your night off with friends and get cheap but quality drinks! They had an awesome special of 2$ house whiskey (was actually a good local Columbus brand). They have specials throughout the week and you can definitely get a nice buzz going if you're on a budget. Very easy place to have conversation, was not super packed like some other bars in Short a North. Will be coming back for sure!

I love that I moved, but I'm REAL bummed I can no longer walk to Village Idiot. This bar is everything I want and more. I might have a different take than others, as bf & I typically like to go earlier in the evening to have a few drinks and throw some darts, so we never really see the late night crowd. Weeknights around 7 this place is pretty dead, which is awesome for us (though I'm sure the bartender would love it if I would stop mentioning this fact). This could also be due to the fact that a lot of OSU students aren't around for the summer.Overall though, this bar is really awesome. They have some fantastic happy hour until 9pm deals and weekly all-day deals (like $2 craft bottles on Tuesdays and $3 3-Olives drinks on Saturdays -- Saturday!!!). They have a couple of dart boards, a pool table, some TVs, and it's really pretty clean for a campus area bar. Their drafts rotate with the basics and a few craftier options. There's a pretty big side patio and lots of seating if weather's nice. I'm sure we'll be back for darts sometime, but until then, somebody better keep the board warm for us!