Growl!

Another Clintonville gem that I’ve just discovered in the last week. Really nice staff & very simply decorated inside – woody and rustic, yet classy. They have a few tables and a bar you can sit at – and a rotating assortment of small dishes and finger foods made in-​house on the weekends (And a Bloody Mary bar too!). They have some sweet gifts like wooden coaster sets and bar ware. But the real reason to come is the extensive local craft brews they have on tap that they fill Growlers and Howlers (a half-​Growler! So cute!) Prices are fair. I got a gift certificate for my brother for his birthday. The Growler was $ 5 and then I got him $ 25 to spend on a fill (they attach a coaster with the certificate amount – it makes for a nice gift presentation with the Growler!) While I was in, I got a little howler of the Luna Kombucha Blueberry Lavender to mix with vodka and tonics. I’ll be back for a happy hour soon – hang out for a little and definitely get a fill-​up to go!

This was a great little place and love all the different types of beer they sell. As someone else wrote, it is a hidden gem!

One of Columbus’ hidden Gems. The place isn’t huge but is definitely comfortable. Full of dark stained wood, industrial shelving that has some local products for sale and lots of light. The bar seats about 12 people and some 2-​top tables placed through out.
The idea behind the bar is a huge number of rotating taps available for a growler fill. However, they also serve pints and have a carryout menu for Lavash next door, who bring the food over to you!
When I went, the bar tender was very knowledgable and made excellent recommendations. They have all the details for the beers listed out including ABVs, price, style, size and can tell you anything else you want to know.
If you’re a beer lover this place is a must.

Great place. 41 taps of hand crafted beers of all varieties. Cozy feel with bar wood design and smooth music in the background. Now serving liquor. Best Manhattan around.

Always such a great experience here. As noted by everyone else the atmosphere is stellar. The staff is exceptional. I absolutely love beer… However, I really don’t know anything about it. At Growl they are always there to lend advice and make suggestions. They encourage samples so you know you will take home something great! They also have flight size glasses you can mix and match if you are down for an adventure.
I stopped in to grab a growler before going next door to pick up dinner. Noticed you can order food to eat from next door and they offered to put in my order from the counter! I just got to hang out and have a pint while the food was prepped! Fantastic!

Great!
Inside is beautiful, dark old wood and a copper bar with a huge chalkboard of their 30+ drafts. ABVs, prices, and styles are all really clear, which I appreciate so I don’t have to bother the staff while deciding. Prices were good, and there were some nice draft options I haven’t typically seen in my other go-​to beer stops.
The staff was nice and talkative, and it was clear there were more than a few regulars in the place. Adding this to my short list of Clintonville beer places!

I admit that I’m totally baffled as to how this place isn’t always packed. In fact, it’s almost always quiet and peaceful inside, so I guess I’ll count my blessings and move on.
With close to forty beers on tap and a solid happy hour menu to enjoy your pints cheaply, this is one of the best places to grab a beer in Clintonville. The menu changes regularly and the staff is very good about telling you what’s good and what isn’t.
Combined with the quiet ambiance, it’s a great place to meet somebody for a brew and catch up. If you want food, Lavash is nearby (though they’re a little overpriced).

I was surprised by their great happy hour prices! My only complaint is the seating — they have room for more chairs at the tables, but for some reason do not provide them. While we were there (for about 45 minutes) we saw one couple awkwardly standing by a table and another table tried to scoot together to give up their seating for them; then about 10 minutes later when my boyfriend went to the restroom, a guy asked if he could have his seat. By looking at the pictures, though, it appears they have been adding seating so that is good. Other than that, the atmosphere is great.

Growl is simply superb!
I enjoyed the minimalist feel of the décor, I don’t enjoy a spot that overdoes it with the decorating budget. They also have a small retail section with Tshirts and beard care items (which my husband nearly squealed over).
They have a great beer on tap selection (25 I think), they also have wine!
I enjoyed Growl because it seemed to be decently busy, but it didn’t have that busy feel. It remained pretty quiet, my husband and I drank our beers and talked without fighting the table next to us to hear.
The barkeep suggested some great beers to go in our flight, I am very picky and he found me a great new beer!

I love Growl for its rustic décor and laid back vibe. I enjoy getting my beer from an owner who enjoys educating his patrons with all the wonderful flavor beer has to offer. I can come by casually to taste new beers or enjoy a pint after work. I love stopping by and filling my small growler with a fresh brew. I love thus place.

Nice addition to South Clintonville. Big beer selection, the concept is as a growler carry out, but inside you can do tastings, order pints to drink, and also buy bottles of wine (carry out only). I like to come to have a pint and listen to music (alternative), there are food options (limited, but comes from Lavash, also Bretzel pretzels). Not a loud bar atmosphere, so great place to come for a drink, conversation, and then carry se goodies home with you. Nice addition to the neighborhood!

We had a tiny going away party for a friend and enjoyed the cozy environment! I loved the eclectic local artist stuff that you could buy. We will be going back because the bar tender had wonderful recommendations and really listened to what we liked about beers. The place has style and we were bummed to miss the musicians. We will be back to hear more music and drink more delicious beer!

Wow what a surprise. This was a perfect evening to enjoy a nice pint in Clintonville. A lot of craft brew on tap and some bar food served. We tried the soft pretzel with mustard and it paired really well with the beer. They sell local crafts. A great alternative to your run of the mill bar.

From driving by I thought this was a little growler carryout type place but it’s so much more!
First of all, it’s bigger than it appears from outside. There are a few long tables and some table tops. They have coat hooks so you don’t have to worry about piling your coat in a corner or on a bench. When I went there was a wine tasting which necessitated some snack foods for everyone.
I didn’t get a chance to really look at their food menu (left on the tables) but one of the people I went with got fries which was delivered from Lavash. Later I saw someone with a soft pretzel after Lavash closed (and a variety of mustard to choose from) so I’m guessing there’s a microwave in the back.
The group I was with was there to meet for beers and the wine tasting. There is also Rambling House soda available for those who don’t want any alcohol.
Very friendly wait staff who can explain the options regarding your drink order. You can pay as you go or start a tab and close it when you leave.

This is a cool little place with both wine and beer. As it turns out, I like both so I win either way. The beer selection is pretty impressive and they sometimes will get tap-​takeovers so that some brewery can bring out all of their stuff and wow the folks. They also have some fairly odd things on tap that you’ll rarely see anywhere else in the city, like Gavroche on tap. Most people don’t even know what Gavroche is but they have it and it’s on tap. Awesome!
It has a great atmosphere with a few bottles/​cans for carry-​out purchase but their primary draw is the 20+ taps they have. The people who work the taps know their beer and can easily refer people to things that they may like if they are unfamiliar with the current offerings. Parking sort of sucks but the store more than makes of up for that. It’s worth the trip if you’re in the area.

I know growler stores are all the rage in C-​bus these days but these guys are doing it right. They don’t have quite the selection that Daily Growler has but they have a good variety. They had just added some new brews on the board so we got a few tastings of the new stuff. At the moment, they only do small samples and fill growlers but they will be selling pints in the near future. Once they get the right licenses, that is.
The staff was very helpful, gave us suggestions and talked us through their process. Like Daily Growler, when you return to get more beer, they’ll swap out your used growler with a new, clean one. That’s probably why some people have had issues when bringing in non-​Growl growlers. I hope that they get the proper permits to serve pints and keep the variety of beers coming in.

Looks nice, good beer selection. Refused to fill my stainless steel growler. I want to like this place, but a growler store that you can’t get a fill in anything but glass is lame.
It should also be noted that I’ve filled this stainless bottle with more beer than I can recall, all over Ohio, and this is the first time anyone has mentioned state law prohibiting anything but glass.
Went home, did some googling and found out that it IS A LAW?!? Must be in a glass container, less than a gallon, and immediately sanitized on site before filling.
Returned with a glass growler, no trouble at all to fill. Gentleman apologized for the hassle. Did NOT sanitize my clean growler before filling, but whatever. They are stupid rules anyway.

This is kind of a second-​hand review because while my dad was visiting I thought he would think the whole growler concept was cool and I sent him to Growl! to get one of mine filled.
The pros: my dad returned with a growler of beer similar to what he asked for, and I was happy with it.
The cons: they apparently waffled about filling up a non-​Growl! growler and when my dad asked if they had anything like Corona (which is admittedly a cringe-​worthy thing to say in a growler place, but still, he was clearly a newbie) they were apparently kind of snobby and said no, nothing like that (but ended up recommending a light pilsner, which I think was a fair comparison).
Considering I live super close to The Crest and Weilands and Savor Growl and that even the Giant Eagle on High st fills growlers, I’m not sure I’ll be going here often unless I’m convinced they are better than my other options.

Simple, sleek décor and good usage of the space that used to house a pizza shop. The owner was friendly and knowledgeable, allowing us to try a free sample before choosing (the Belgian ales are yummy). Small selection of wine I did not have a chance to check out. They currently only have their tasting license, but will soon have consumption licenses so they can start hosting tastings and events. This place is well on its way to becoming a Clintonville fave. Once they get their additional licenses, the addition of outside seating would be a big draw. 2 flavors down, 39 to go!

Growl is a new beer shop that should be on any beer lover’s radar. They have been open for two weeks, offering 41 craft beers on tap. Currently you can buy 32 or 64 ounce growlers to be filled with a beer of your choice. You pay a one time fee of 5 dollars for the Growler that you bring back to be filled again and again and again.
You can sample any beer for 50 cents before choosing the one you want. In the future the owner is hoping to also sell beer by the pint.
As for ambiance the shop is beautiful with rustic wood tables juxtaposed against shelves of glass growlers. Owner is extremely friendly greeting every patron, introducing his shop and helping you with any questions you may have.
Only down side of this place is without the option to sip on a pint there is no reason to stay for any period of time and use the ample seating. With the addition of brews by the glass this place should be a solid 5 stars.