Discounted Drinking with The SBB

You may have seen one of your friends sporting the keycard: a trail of leaves and the monicker “SBB” billing itself as a “Community Card.” Maybe you thought “SBB” was a store you’ve never heard of that doesn’t have locations in Central Ohio, like Piggly Wiggly, which incidentally is the most hilarious name for a store ever. Or maybe you never gave it a second thought. Well, you should, because it could help you save money on drinks, or the stuff you consume with drinks (I think they call it “food.”)

The SBB, short for the Small Business Beanstalk, is a collaborative community of small businesses throughout Central Ohio. For consumers (you), they offer The SBB card, which provides discounts at independent retailers, restaurants and bars in neighborhoods throughout central Ohio. While most of the businesses do not offer discounts on alcohol, many bars DO offer discounts on food, so you can save on sobering snacks. The drink-inclusive deals are bolded below.

Downtown

Barrio – 10% Off any purchase – excluding alcohol
The Barrel and Bottle (North Market) – Free coasters with any beer purchase; 10% off all wine accessories
Dirty Franks – 10% off all food after 9pm M-Th
Due Amici – 10% off any purchase – excludes alcohol
Knead – 10% off all food – excluding alcohol & other offers
Park Street Cantina – $1 margaritas and $10 Steak, beans and rice special – Tuesdays only
Jury Room – 10% off all food after 9pm M-Th
Social Room – Free first months membership
Tip Top – 10% off all food after 9pm M-Th

Short North

Surly Girl – 10% off all food after 9pm M-Th
Black Olive – 15% off any purchase – excluding alcohol
Lemongrass – 15% off dine-in M-Th 3pm-close – excludes alcohol
Bodega – 10% off all food M-Th before 4pm – excluding alcohol & other discounts
Basil – 10% off all food M-Th before 4pm – excluding alcohol & other discounts
Betty’s – 10% off all food after 9pm M-Th
Brother’s Drake – 10% off case sales; $8 tasting of 4 meads
Rigsby’s – 50% off bar menu for happy hour & 10pm-1am
Vino 100 – Free cigar w/ $50 purchase
Camelot Cellars – $1 off glass pour 5pm-9pm, 10% off wine accessories

Clintonville

Weiland’s Gourmet Market – 5% off all purchases (Wednesday only)

Dublin

J. Liu Restairant and Bar – $10 off for every $50 spent – up to $40 off
Dublin Village Tavern – 50% off dessert M-W

Gahanna

Mezzo Italian Kitchen and Wine – 15% off all food

Grandview

Watershed Distillery – $5 off a distillery tour & t-shirt package
Spagio – Free dessert with entree purchase
Spagio Cellars – Free dessert with Pizza purchase
The Treehouse – Free snacks with any purchase

Campus

KOBO – Free bar snacks and free admission to certain events
Ravari Room – 12” one-topping pizza & pitcher of domestic beer for $8.99
Martini Shot Bistro – Buy one small personal pizza, get one free

Worthington

House Wine – 15% off enomatic card for wine vending machine
Worthington Inn – 10% off all food – excluding alcohol & holidays

SBB Cards are FREE! Just flash it (the card!) at the above businesses to receive the discount. You can sign up to get yours online or look for the SBB booth at events around town – especially the ones with drinks.