The Citizens Trust

One of my Columbus favorites. Great for date nights and casual conversations. I’ve gotten to go on several occasions… after a wedding, for birthdays and easy nights out. Cocktails are excellent. These bartenders know what they’re doing. The conversion of a bank to a bar… love the originality.

Easily one of the best cocktail bars in Columbus. Situated in an old bank, the vibe feels very Great Gatsby inspired. A large bar with a smattering of tables and couches tucked into numerous nooks and crannies give lots of options for whatever reason you have for going birthday celebration, date night, gathering of friends, etc.The bartenders were knowledgeable, funny and very attentive. The craft cocktails were simply delicious. Several great options to choose from for all types of palates. The menus rotates with inspiration from the season or holiday, and the fall menu were tried was very well put together. Definitely will be returning to continue to try their changing menu.

Not often enough I go in with expectations this high and they still exceed them. Love the atmosphere and felt very relaxed. Really creative drinks that also tasted amazing.

The perfect spot for a late night tipple. The cocktails are interesting and thoughtful - good attention to detail. They also have some clarified cocktails which is super unique.

Great happy hour that starts at 7pm, even on Saturday! Cocktails are classics and timeless. Love this bar, not too loud and easy to have a conversation. Service was excellent!

My first time here was the night when my husband and I got engaged, and had a wonderful experience - spacious lounge where you don't have to worry about loud music or noises, plenty of seats/comfortable bar chairs to hangout, delicious and creative cocktails. Fell in love immediately. Since then, it's been a "date-night" kinda bar for us. It is right above the Veritas restaurant so if you wanted to try the chef's menu and make your night more special. They have a pool table and it's good for a big group too! Currently they have a Christmas theme and menu. I wish I had the belly and bucks to order every single drink on the menu, because they are all so delicious!

While the upholstery hanging beneath the chairs may have you questing how this could be called a high end establishment with the furnishing conditions looking as if they were picked up at Habitat For Humanity a few hours prior and sat in the restaurant absent of any thorough cleaning. The drinks and food from Veritas certain confirms this is a high end establishment. After speaking to management regarding the conditions of the furnishing I was informed the owners refused to reupholster the furniture or replace it. I was horrified at the conditions of the bar stools as it looked like guest sitting in the chairs would fall through at any time. My attention quickly changed to the Confit Wings and Potato Croquettes Truffle that was now sitting in front of me. I had never had a gourmet chicken wing until I bit into these wings. Served with a equally amazing white dipping cream, these wings are by far the best wings I've ever taste. The Potato Croquettes with Truffle made the snack worthy of being a small meal as we enjoyed amazing mock-tails made to mimic the actual flavoring of the liquor it was suppose to be in the drink. To top the night off we ordered a Lobster Roll to go. Just a FYI, although Veritas food is amazing, I would suggest to eat the food at the restaurant immediately after it is served as the Lobster Roll did not reheat as well as I am sure it was when it was first made. Over-all I give the restaurant good marks for food, services and drinks! The only take away is the furnishings.

I live next door and I truly just come here to check out the Xmas bar, but I’m always disappointed with how it’s handled… Drinks are always half poured and staff’s super rude. I brought my brother who was visiting this year and honestly the server was so dismissive and rude that we had one round and left… Every year it goes downhill. I posted a pic of how low the drink came in to show how a $13 cocktail looks like

The atmosphere in here is everything. A refined bar area, nooks off to the side, and a scattering of tables and chairs elsewhere appropriately fill the bar without making it seem crowded. The drinks are pricey but are often elevated twists on classics. Their take on a Moscow mule knocked it out of the park!

I love the Citizens Trust for it's uniquely warm, elevated ambiance. The cocktails are vibrant and constantly rotating, the bar snacks are to die for. If you are looking for a cool, eclectic, elevated cocktail lounge, look no further than The Citizen's Trust.