Standard Hall — Restaurant in Columbus

Apparently this establishment has a dress code that is published nowhere on their website and is inconsistently applied. Our group got in with no issues until one of the last members of our group. He was told it was due to a “cut off shirt” and the material of his shorts. He was wearing a hemmed sleeveless shirt and black shorts made of an athletic material. Another member of the group was wearing a nearly identical pair of shorts and was let inside with no issues. The only difference between the two of them is that the member who was denied entry was not white. There were many other people inside with similar shorts on. When I later inquired about a dress code, this same bouncer told me “no wife beaters” and “no sweatpants or shorts with sweatpants material”, which did not apply to his clothing. Having a dress code isn’t a problem, but when the rules only apply to people with certain appearances, that’s a serious problem.

They respond to reviews claiming to have this dress code to “maintain a consistent atmosphere”, yet they can’t seem to consistently apply this dress code without being discriminatory and racist. This is absolutely disgusting behavior and shouldn’t...

Standard Hall has that chill inducing, public building-type polished concrete flooring with the late 1800s Victorian London-type of wooden walls and doorways, all painted black. Add in lots of windows with plenty of natural light and you have a really nice place to spend your time. The service was very good too, as my waitress was nice and relaxed. You could tell there was no tension in her body when she talked to me, which was refreshing.

As for the food, I thought the signature fried chicken sandwich was fine, but I think their bun situation needs a second look - it fell apart on me making for a messy experience. Unfortunately I didn't see the paper sleeves holding the silverware in the beer bucket at the head of the table until it was too late. I really enjoyed the loaded waffle fries though.

The sandwich and the half price Happy Hour waffle fries, water to drink, came to $25 total after tax and 21% tip. I was disappointed, however, to learn I was billed for a side of waffle fries served with the sandwich. As I also ordered the loaded fries, I told the waitress to hold the side and she did. So not sure why I was...

Let me tell you something, I’m a flight attendant and I love to explore new cities by myself with or without my crew, and I often just stumble upon really amazing places, so let me tell you this, as a world traveler …. this place is such a gem! LOVED IT. And especially because of the bartenders Gabby and Anthony! The food is amazing, the venue is really cool, and the beer selection is incredible. Anthony treated me like a guest in his own home, and Gabby really went above and beyond! Of course I wanted to try a local beer, something summery, and I’m sure I was being extra, but she knew the beer list like the back of her hand and gave me the best witbier of my life! It’s indoor outdoor, which I’m loving during these perfect last days of summer, the fries slap, loved the Philly cheese steak, loved it all. Just the perfect place to come and simply CHILL out and eat and drink for hours. Oh and Gabby’s literally...