Julep, Columbus OH

Only been once but they only patted down straight (assumption on my part - based on appearance) black men. Service was great though (I know that's a weird follow up).

Regular spot for me and my girlfriend. Security is very chill, they do pat downs but it makes the place feel much safer. Bartenders are super nice, always quick service and making sure we’re taken care of!

The security was racist. Said he had to pat me down never had to before but that was fine. Then proceeds to ask if I had any weapons… I said no then he proceeds in asking are you sure? Like are you serious? The place was dead and the few people that were in there were offering people on the street shots like you have your priorities jacked up but you let the two females in front of me on without an issue. I decided it was best for me to leave and not give them any business. It was very unprofessional and now I can see why they have little to no patrons on a Saturday Night!

A great change of pace in the Short North area! Normally when I decide to go out for a drink on High St I am confronted with an incredibly crowded, small and loud environment that requires minutes of waiting before a bartender is able to provide service to me. However, this weekend when I decided to give Julep a try, I was pleasantly surprised! The manager, Kyle, instantly greeted my party upon entering and was extremely welcoming and hard working throughout our stay. The music was conducive of a fun, conversation-full atmosphere. The bar was very appropriately filled, and the lovely bartender, Peyton, was serving everyone at the bar with a friendly, professional, and timely manner! I will certainly be including Julep in my normal bar rotation from here on out!

Do not fall for their scam, they promise you free drink after you dance flor 2 songs then the bar tenders make you pay for your next drink. Total scam! Watch out!

Spacious yet was dead on a Saturday night well into the evening. The lounge area with the couches perhaps holds some attraction to those wishing to simply spend time in others company but the bar was basic. The security prided themselves in being the safest bar in the Short North when they took/held my friends wine opener from his Lulu bag yet when searching my purse failed to see/hold my pocketknife, pepper spray, or tazor? Weird flex.

WARNING: If you are a Boomer (Gen Xer or Older Millennial), then you had better stay away. This place is NOT the type of place you want to be hanging out at. The main crowd they want to attract are Zoomers and the EDM pill popping crowd (I can't say I fit into this category, so I'm only giving it 2 stars, which is more of a personal preference). Other than that, it's only "okay", nothing spectacular.