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Hours

Mon-Sat, 11-2AM
Sun 1-10PM

Parking

Park in adjacent lot

Pricing

Low ($)

Plank's Bier Garten   

888 S High St
Columbus, OH 43206
614-443-4570

Rating: 4 out of 5  (2 Ratings)   Read Reviews (2)    Rate and Write a Review

This German-inspired open air watering hole opened a few years before America's last war with die Deutchland. In the six decades since, it's become home to successive generations of amateur athletic teams and arguably the first place in Columbus to offer patio dining. With a surplus of beer, breeze and Plank's ever-popular pizza, the large (and covered, because the owners know Ohio weather) courtyard is an ideal adult party spot. Those willing to sit down with a plate can grab old-school appetizers like garlic cheese bread and onion rings, a selection of healthy salads and Dagwood sandwiches with choice of cheese and meat and topped with coleslaw and fries. The "Willy" burger, named after founder Willy Plank, is a favorite, as are the authentic bratwursts. The dark woodwork of the interior -- festooned with photos of Woody Hayes and other OSU oldies -- seems almost untouched by time. You almost expect the long-departed gridiron warhorse to come striding around a corner. Not to worry, though: the beer selection is decidedly 21st century. -- Sandra Gurvis

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Review rating 4 out of 5
Great Place to Hang
By bahystyck on 07/13/2006
Planks, what a great place. Went there for my bro-in-law's bachelor party. Got in a fight with some bikers and almost caught a full pitcher upside the head. After it all settled down, we adjourned to the White Castle at Greenlawn and High for desert. Seriously Planks is a great summertime hangout...cold beer and hot bratwurst, reasonable prices and lots of (mostly) friendly people from folks in dirty softball uniforms to young professionals. Try it, you'll like it!
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Review rating 5 out of 5
We love this place!
By oured110 on 01/02/2005
We always have a good time here, especially in warmer weather. Fun to sit outside in it's patio/open air seating. Laid back atmosphere, good time for pizza, beer, and friends!