Savor Pint

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Bar, Beer-to-go

4440 Indianola Ave
Columbus, Ohio, 43214-2226
United States

(614) 261-7756 | map
PLACE STATS
Average:
3.51
Reviews:
12
Ratings:
29
pDev:
36.75%
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Ratings by DrewSp:
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Rated by DrewSp from Ohio

1/5  rDev -71.5%

Aug 15, 2014
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Reviewed by ThomasTheTank88 from Ohio

4.71/5  rDev +34.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
I was trying to find a hard-to-find beer, and the locator brought me up to this place and their facebook page. Although they were out of this beer I was looking for, I still managed to pick up about $60 worth of beer yesterday. I could’ve spent loads more. They have a taproom right there in the store. Music was not overly loud whatsoever but still enjoyable. I found numerous hard to find brew and I’ll be back with more money. Warm/cold beers, plenty of different kinds of beverages. You can even buy a beer from their store, pay for it, and have it right there in a glass. Service was great. Pretty neat place.
Aug 29, 2019
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Reviewed by dcotom from Iowa

4.38/5  rDev +24.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
Nondescript and dark, but this is a beer lover's Shangri-la. In addition to a decent selection of spirits, wines, ciders, and meads, this place offers tons of craft beers. Domestics, imports, Ohio brews, they're all there. Most of the stock, is kept refrigerated. They offer an extensive selection of individually-priced singles, including some harder to find items. Beer and wine by the glass are also available. Everything is well organized and labeled. Staff were very helpful, checking with their sister store (Savor Growl) to help find a particular item I was looking for. Put Savor Pint on your must-see list if you're ever in Columbus.
Jun 29, 2018
 
Rated: 3.58 by tommy5 from Michigan

Feb 28, 2017
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Reviewed by pockets from Ohio

4.58/5  rDev +30.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
One of the best kept secrets on the north side of Columbus.
Savor Pint has become our Friday night place over the past few months!
For many years, my wife and I have been going there to buy beer in bottles, cans, & growlers.....and wine too. But we were delighted when they opened the huge bar, more delighted when they brought the food service in, and even more delighted when the draft price went to $4.00 all the time. Okay, some special beers are a little more....but we had Jackie O's Matriarch there last weekend for only $6 a glass (other places in Columbus wanted $10 - $13 a glass)! The week before, we had CBC Creeper for only $4 a glass. CBC Bodhi is always on tap too!

Service? Megan and Maria are amazing behind the bar! Wonderful ladies and great service!

Selection? There are 24 taps! Always several great choices available. No charge for samples. Lots of local Columbus brews, Ohio brews, and a goodly selection of primo out-of-state brews. Decisions decisions!
But if you you are just contrary and don't see anything on the 24 taps, there is a wall of refrigerators full of bottles and cans.....behind those is a walk-in fridge room with 6-packs, 4-packs, and cases. Prices on most carry-out beers are lower than Giant Eagle and Kroger's even. And you can always buy growlers too! And near the door is a humidor full of cigars as well.

Hoping the place will just keep getting better and better.
Actually, we are going there tonight!
Sep 23, 2016
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Reviewed by jp32 from Michigan

1.34/5  rDev -61.8%
vibe: 1 | quality: 1 | service: 1 | selection: 2.25
This is a terrible business to shop at. The owners of Savor Growl and Savor Pint make their living ripping people off and laughing about it.

On multiple occasions I have caught one of the owners purposely ringing an extra item onto my beer order thinking I would not be smart or quick enough to notice his cold-blooded attempt to rip me off.

When I brought in a valid, unexpired vendor coupon, he told me "I don't accept coupons", and then began to argue with me about whether that was a violation of Ohio's state sales permit laws or not. (what a tool).

The owner will, however, politely be certain to charge you for every 1 oz. sample he says he will let you try from one of their 20 overpriced taps. What a joke. .... Not only this, but I've also seen him try to get away with filling my growler about 60% full and carry it to the register.

The majority of their products are marked up 30%-40% higher than anywhere else. Simply drive to any other beer store in the area, and you'll find the exact same thing for at least $1.00 less per bottle, often even more than that.

These douches make a living ripping off the Clintonville community. I completely 100% agree with JimmyT who posted previously, I could not say it any better myself.

I will no longer purchase anything from their stores, this includes Savor Pint, Savor Growl, and The Crest. They have permanently lost my business.

This place has TERRIBLE business ethics, and it is because it's ran by 2 TERRIBLE greedy *ss h*les.
Nov 27, 2015
 
Rated: 3.97 by shadwow13 from Ohio

Apr 06, 2015
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Reviewed by beer1018 from Ohio

1.55/5  rDev -55.8%
vibe: 1 | quality: 1 | service: 1 | selection: 3
JimmyT19 said it best down below. They changed the name and are better at hiding their shady business practices. Prices are overpriced compared to other bottle shops nearby. Also the bait and switch Sunday half off drafts was a nice touch. They post on social media about happy hour and then don't honor the half off price.
Apr 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by Bisco42 from Ohio

Mar 31, 2015
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Rated by Inju

5/5  rDev +42.5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
This is a great dive!
Jan 03, 2015
 
Rated: 2.5 by NorthCoastPranqster from Georgia

Dec 05, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by Well from Ohio

Oct 10, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by BeerMeBro720 from Ohio

Sep 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Jekalope from Michigan

Aug 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Chris78

Jul 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by vrbulldog22 from Ohio

Jun 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Swettenham_Shire from Ohio

Jun 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Farky87 from Ohio

Apr 17, 2014
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Reviewed by JimmyT19 from Ohio

1/5  rDev -71.5%
vibe: 1 | quality: 1 | service: 1 | selection: 1
The guy who runs Savor Growl and Savor Market is a joke. Plain and simple.

He's been ripping off the Clintonville community ever since he took this shop over, and it's a damn shame. There's a great selection in house, but when random beer is marked up a dollar, OR PURCHASED FROM ANOTHER LOCATION to then be marked up (can someone say illegal?), it's not anything you want to get behind. If you want a real craft beer shop, head to Weilands or Palmers, right down the road.
Feb 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by kvnklingler from Ohio

Feb 10, 2014
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Rated by Cynic-ale from Texas

1/5  rDev -71.5%
vibe: 1 | quality: 1 | service: 1 | selection: 1
Un-Savor-y place. Shady business and beer practices. Better options locally.
Jan 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by crashdavisinoh from Ohio

Nov 04, 2013
 
Rated: 2.5 by riemster from Ohio

Oct 15, 2013
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Reviewed by HopDreamer from Ohio

3.59/5  rDev +2.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 3.5
I have been going to this shop since it was the Clintonville Market. Its easy to get off the highway and jump right back on, when I'm heading home from work. The new look and focus on wine and beer is nice, and appreciated. The selection is pretty good, though its what you can find at most higher end markets that focus on craft beer. They have recently added a growler station, which is nice. The draft selection changes on a regular basis. The inside is clean and has a good vibe. Its nice to sometimes look around for a few minutes. I never feel rushed or pressured.

My only real complaint with Savor Market is the way they "raffle" off every popular beer they get. If you want something your are asked to post your name on their Facebook page. Which I get, its marketing. I can't fault them for that. I just don't want my name plastered over FB, so I lose out every time. That won't stop me from shopping at Savor Market though.
May 29, 2013
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Reviewed by BeerBuckeye from Ohio

4.68/5  rDev +33.3%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75
Even though it's been open a year, I just now had the chance to go down to Savor.

I was thoroughly impressed. Kind of wraps up a craft beer "Murderer's Row" on Indianola Avenue with Savor, Savor Growl, Weiland's, and Palmer's.

When you walk in, the right side has the growler station and all the bombers, the left side has sixers. The back has wine, imports, etc. All the beer is at state minimum pricing.

Selection is excellent. Just as good as other Columbus stores. I wouldn't say there was anything different from other stores, but the stock seemed plentiful. The growler selections are excellent. If you want a more extensive selection, visit Savor Growl down the street, but Bodhi was on tap for $13.99, so that's pretty much all I'll ever need. Samples are 50 cents.

Staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. I had the day off and went to Savor with my 3 year old. When he saw how much I'd purchased, he offered to take my beer out to the car for me while I carried my son. That's just good service. Also, they keep a great social media presence on Facebook and Twitter, you always know when they get new stuff in, and that's great.

I look forward to visiting Savor more!
May 02, 2013
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Reviewed by dougnboston from Massachusetts

4.51/5  rDev +28.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25
On a tip from a new beer drinking friend ... I stopped in late Sunday evening. These guys have a clean, fully stocked, well organized selection of beer (and wine, but I didn't look to add anything about that).

They have a tasting bar with growlers to go. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Glassware in stock too. The only thing, for me, that could have been better is a lager Belgian selection. But the total beer selection was amazing including some rarities.

Easy to find, easy to shop, great selection, highly recommend (and will return).
Apr 09, 2013
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Reviewed by MetrologyGuy from Illinois

4.86/5  rDev +38.5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
Excellent. Plain and simple.

I've been in Columbus for 10 months and just discovered this place. How could I have missed it? Don't let their lack of web presence and limited advertising fool you. This is THE PLACE in Columbus for your craft beer needs.

Beer tastings every Friday night. I stopped in for Elevator Brewing night and got to sample their entire lineup for $1. While sipping on wonderful local favorites I took my time browsing the shelves. I was blown away with the number of craft 6 packs they have in the coolers. Also a fair number of chilled 12 and 22 oz singles. Even larger assortment of warm singles on the shelf. I noticed about 1/2 case of the Stone Smoked Porter with Vanilla Bean in stock. This stuff was wiped out state wide weeks ago.

The Andersons may have a few more singles, quantity wise, but Savor's 6 and 4 pack selections are by far superior.

And last but not least, service. Superb. All employees very knowledgeable and super helpful. Several customers coming in with feedback from the previous suggestions by the staff and eager to hear the staff's suggestions for other beer styles.

Savor Market is now my only consideration for beer shopping in Columbus. I suggest you try it as well!
Sep 23, 2012
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Reviewed by Tmonk13 from Pennsylvania

4.86/5  rDev +38.5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
Word association test: Clintonville Market/Savor I immediately think gold, awesome, quintessential beer store, and a laundry list of other glowing adjectives I can use to describe how great this place is.

New updates for the store. Twitter @SAVORMARKET and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SavorMarket

CIGARS!

Also a new home delivery service which is free for any of their inventory they carry. so order up a smoke and a bottle of mikkellerBeer Geek Breakfast and get a bottle of chardonnay for the girl without leaving. This will come in handy for future parties I have.

Atmosphere: Fantastic. Recently completed a remodel. It's a wonderful, warm and inviting place to go and pick up your favorite brew or wine. They have weekly tastings of beers and wines which are fun, organized, and informational.

Quality: Freshness is key and they hit the nail on the head here. Product in the store is always fresh and never had a bad ... anything here. Very clean and organized.

Service: My favorite thing about this place is the service. I consider my self pretty knowledgeable about beer, brewing, wine etc. but I learn something new about beer every time I am there and love it. The two brothers who own the place the the beer encyclopedia girl who works there are great and take pride in their craft. I used to go to a few other place that sometimes had a bit more to choose from but I don't even consider them anymore for my beer needs. I would gladly go out of my way just for the service.

Selection: Hard to beat the selection they have here. Very diverse and always getting something new in. Always up to date and whats hot and not and making sure their loyal followers are up to date on what's in store or coming in soon. Recently got twitter and facebook to get announcements out there.

Value: Very fair pricing. Sometimes more expensive than a few other places for certain items but I would pay more every time for the all around wonderful experience I get every time I walk in the door.
Sep 15, 2012
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Reviewed by JenColumbus from Ohio

5/5  rDev +42.5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
I just recently fell in love with this place Savor. They an excellent selection and variety of beer. I came in to get some microbrews and was pleasantly surprised. The employee helped me walk through many recommendations and spent the time to answer all of my questions. Their huge selection is overwhelming!! Staff very helpful and knowledgable also. Great choice in Columbus. Great beer tasting friday nights have been more enjoyable. Thanks for Savor market!! It seems like they have every beer out there and if they don't, they get it. Really love this place!

they recently added Growlers
Aug 28, 2012
Savor Pint in Columbus, OH
Place rating: 3.51 out of 5 with 29 ratings