Walking Tour · Runs June through August

Summer Cheer Tour

Beat the heat in style. Explore the Short North on this evening walking tour featuring cocktails, boozy slushies, summer beers, and food pairings.

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What to Expect

Your Summer Cheer evening, step by step.

Three hours, seven tastings, and a route built to keep you cool on a warm Columbus night. Ages 21 and up.

Meet at North Market

Gather with your local guide at North Market as the evening cools off, then set out on foot toward the Short North entertainment district.

Sip your way through summer

Taste cocktails, boozy slushies, and summer beers at hand-picked stops, with each pour chosen to help you beat the heat.

Pair every pour with a bite

Each drink comes with a food pairing selected to complement the beverage, so you taste the neighborhood as you go.

About This Tour

7 tastings from North Market to the Short North.

Our newest evening walking tour starts at North Market and ends in the Short North entertainment district, with 5 to 7 stops and 7 tastings featuring cocktails, boozy slushies, summer beers, and food pairings selected to complement the beverages and keep guests cool. This tour is for ages 21 and up.

Stops include

Stops include The Barrel & Bottle, Barley's, SoCal Kitchen, and Pie of the Tiger.

Duration

3 hours

Price

$99 per person

Schedule

Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 6:30pm

Walking

Approximately 1 mile of walking

Runs June through August. Ages 21 and up.

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Pick your date

Live availability. Tap a date for start times.

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What's Included

Everything You Need

In total, the tour provides enough delicious food to replace one meal.

5 To 7 Stops, 7 Tastings

Generous tastings at hand-picked restaurants. Enough food to replace one meal.

Local Expert Guide

An experienced guide with deep local culinary and historic knowledge of the neighborhood.

Boutique Experience

Small-group format so you can hear your guide and chat with the chefs and owners.

Optional gratuity for your guide is appreciated. Many guides have Venmo QR codes available.

Common Questions

Before You Book

Where exactly do we meet?

North Market, Short North. The exact address is included in your booking confirmation and reminder emails. Meeting points are always indoors or covered.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Vegetarians can be accommodated with advance notice. We are not able to accommodate vegan or celiac guests on this tour. For specific food allergies, please contact us directly so we can coordinate with each restaurant.

What's the minimum group size? Will my tour be cancelled?

Tours require a minimum enrollment of 4 guests. If a tour doesn't meet the minimum, we'll either reschedule you on another date or issue a full refund gift card. We'll always reach out before cancelling.

What if it rains?

Tours run rain or shine. We only cancel for severe weather that threatens guest safety, which is rare. Dress for the day and we'll handle the rest.

Are children or strollers allowed?

This is an evening drinks-and-food tour for ages 21 and up only, so children and strollers are not permitted. Service dogs are permitted; pets are not.

Can I book a private version of this tour for my group?

Yes. Most of our public tours are also available as private experiences for groups of 8 or more. See corporate events →