The Bourbon Affair — Restaurant in Findlay

Treated with total disrespect at this establishment. I was not served after all of my friends had been helped because I was told my pupils were dilated and I appeared confused. I have always had pupils that dilate easily. I was told this as a child. I also had just walked into a dimly lit place which causes pupil dilation. I also take a medication that says it can cause dilated pupils. As far as the claim of confusion, me and my group do not know the cause. I did ask if I could get a glass vs a bottle of one of the featured wines as I just wanted 1 drink and not a whole bottle before walking with our friends to our hotel. I went to grad school at Findlay for my Doctorate and had good experiences with Bourbon Affair in the past. This is a place I brought my family while in school. I worked in the restaurant service industry while completing my education at University of Findlay and work in the medical field so know all the signs of intoxication. My husband and I used to work in the restaurant service industry and enjoy tipping well to wait staff, often under appreciated especially during the holidays. It was so embarrassing and disheartening that a place I had recommended and look forward to returning too treated me so poorly. My friends and complete strangers who heard about what was going on were all disgusted at the way we were being treated. I am a short, enthusiastic, blonde woman so not sure if I was discriminated for my gender or just overall eccentric personality and interactions with my friends and being last to order but for some reason Zachary was hateful to me and caused our group to cut off after a drink instead of spending time and money at this place as we intended too. I believe this place could be great but may need better customer service training to bartenders...

The Bourbon Affair is the kind of place where your taste buds go to have their own little vacation. I went in a bourbon novice and left feeling like a connoisseur (or at least that’s what I tell people now).

The ambiance? Think of it as a classy speakeasy where James Bond and your favorite college professor would hang out. The staff? Friendlier than your grandma but with way better drink recommendations.

I asked the bartender for something that would make me feel sophisticated but also make my friends think I know what “notes of caramel and oak” mean. He nailed it with a smoked Old Fashioned that made me feel like I was starring in a 1920s noir film, trench coat and all.

Their selection is so vast, I’m pretty sure they have every bourbon ever made. If they don’t, they should definitely be awarded an honorary title for trying.

In conclusion, The Bourbon Affair is where you go to impress a date, drown your sorrows in style, or just pretend you’re cooler than you actually are. 10/10 would...

This place is amazing! The atmosphere is friendly, the bar tenders are fun and helpful and the owners came in and were happy to drive right in to work! The ceiling has that old tin roof and the bar is gorgeous, up to the ceiling with glass decor and plenty of room for everyone. I can't forget the seating for two at the back. There is a couch for comfort and 2 Red Chairs, maybe velvet and if they aren't, they look like they should be! Very quaint to sit alone or socialize and lastly, we have the regulars! These people I came across were very helpful in telling me the surroundings, directions when leaving and the other establishments surrounding the Bourbon Affair! I will for sure go back! I had...