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Tuesday 11am - 11pm Wednesday 11am - 11pm Thursday 11am - 11pm Friday 11am - 12am Saturday 11am - 12am Sunday 11am - 9pm

Understory

Understory, located in the historic Open Air School, is a new bar & restaurant by Wolf’s Ridge!
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09/25/2026

🧘‍♀️🪷🧘‍♂️ As the seasons change, we’re still here, now. Life has a way of pulling us into a million different directions, but beneath it all is something timeless and unchanging.

It’s the eye in the middle of the storm. The peace that regardless of how things may seem, everything is fundamentally always ok.

Yoga is a means to realizing this peace that passes understanding. It’s a chance to step out of the hustle and bustle and into the center of the cosmic flow that carries us all along.

We invite you to practice yoga in the West Classroom with the wonderful Heather Frasher this Sunday morning. There are still a few tickets left in our store!

Invest in your peace and presence and enjoy this beautiful weather with fellow yogis on the journey.

09/23/2026

🌳🌲🪾Lace up your hiking boots, enjoy your favorite fall beverage with friends, and hit the trail to learn about tree identification and the forest ecosystem surrounding the Olentangy river.

Ever wondered how to tell an oak apart from a poplar? Or a buckeye tree from a dogwood? An expert presenter from The Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park will be there to answer these questions and more just in time for the leaves to turn.

Invite some friends and come out for this FREE event next Tuesday the 29th.

09/22/2026

Lunch just hits different at Understory.

In the mood for something healthy but also yummy? Can’t do better than our seasonal salad with chicken.

Looking for something nourishing and warming that hits all the right comfort feels? Do it for the gnocchi.

And of course, fries are always in season.

Next time your belly rumbles, answer the call and head over to see us!

09/16/2026

College. Long days. Longer nights. Wild weekends. Game day tailgates. Last minute cramming. Extra-curricular activities.

You got a lot going on… and you gotta eat!

Thats where Understory is here to help a bit. If you show us a current college ID, we’ll take 15% off your order.

Whether you need a place to study, a place to hang, or a place to celebrate, you have a place at our table.

So come on in, and send this to a friend at a university. We have coffee, free WiFi, and some of the most nourishing food around the OSU campus!

05/18/2026

With the busy summer season fast approaching, we are looking to fill both FOH and BOH positions!

Interested in working among the tall trees in a place filled with history (and delicious food and drink)? Come work with us at Understory!

Interested parties can reach out to [email protected] for FOH positions and [email protected] for BOH positions.

05/09/2026

Join us tomorrow for a special Mother’s Day brunch! Our very own Chef Katie Rymer has prepared this menu specifically for the Mother’s Day Market, and we will have a very special drink menu in the Lounge!

Treat mom to brunch and raise a glass to mom (or yourself). See you tomorrow and Happy Mother’s Day!

04/20/2026

🥂 This year, treat that most special lady in your life to something she’ll cherish all year… our Mother’s Day Market with !

$5 mimosas, live music, a delicious seasonal brunch, and 30+ vintage and handmade local vendors are a great way to spend time with mom and also treat her to a unique gift that will remind her how much you care.

We all owe it all to our moms, and our Mother’s Day Market is a great way to make her feel like a queen.

We’ll see you (and your mom) on the 10th!

04/14/2026

🐦‍⬛ Birds, 🍻 b**rs, and a 🍽️ 3-course meal? Yes please!

Join us on Sunday, May 17th, for a day of flights… of the bird and b**r variety with our friends at The Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park.

We’ll start the day at the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park for a walk with local bird experts, Dr. Chris Tonya and Matt Shumar, focused on migratory birds and the natural beauty of the wetlands.

Then we’ll head to Understory for a seasonal three-course meal uniquely crafted for the occasion and paired with a flight of three 5oz b**r pours.

If you’re looking for a unique date idea, are an avid birdwatcher, or just love good food and b**r… this Wetlands Walk is a perfect choice.

Tickets are limited to 20 so head over to the Understory events page and get yours today!

04/09/2026

Looking for something fun to get into after work on a Thursday? Come out from some general trivia hosted by Trivia Goodness from 7-9pm in the Commons.

Sign up at 6:45 to lock in your team, test your wits against your peers, and compete for a great prize!

Make time for trivia on Thursdays, at Understory.

04/07/2026

Are you an adaptable, positive, creative and passionate person interested in working with Understory?

We’re looking to fill this position with the right candidate quickly, if that candidate is a you (or someone you know), reach out to us with a resume at [email protected] or apply directly on Indeed.com.

Turn over a new leaf this spring by working at Understory!

Address

2571 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH
43202

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 11pm
Wednesday	11am - 11pm
Thursday	11am - 11pm
Friday	11am - 12am
Saturday	11am - 12am
Sunday	11am - 9pm

Website

http://www.understorycbus.com/

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