After work
Where to Unwind After Work in Downtown Columbus
By Huli Huli Downtown
When the workday ends, a change of scenery can make the evening feel like your own again. Huli Huli Downtown offers a tiki setting on E. Mound Street for coworkers and friends looking for after-work drinks in downtown Columbus, with enough food options to turn a quick stop into dinner.
Trade office surroundings for tiki details
Bamboo, carved tiki faces, hanging decorations, and red lighting set a different tone from the workday. For people comparing downtown Columbus bars, the draw here is the combination of a distinctive room, tropical cocktails, and a menu that goes beyond snacks.
If you are meeting coworkers, agree on an arrival time and check with the venue for seating questions. Group space and reservations have not been confirmed, so do not assume a large party can be accommodated without asking.
Know the Happy Hour window
Happy Hour runs Tuesday–Friday · 3–6 PM. The announced offers are $3 off all rum daiquiris, $3 select beer, $10 Blue Hawaiis, and half off appetizers. It is a useful option when your workday ends early enough to arrive before 6 PM.
Confirm qualifying items when you order, and remember that Happy Hour is a time window, not an all-evening discount. If you arrive later, the full Eat & Drink page lists regular menu prices. Monday is closed.
Start with food the table can divide
The starter menu includes eight Huli Huli wings, eight coconut shrimp, six veggie potstickers, and edamame. Bang Bang broccoli or cauliflower is another option to discuss with the table. Ask about sauces and allergies before you order for a group.
If the evening becomes dinner, the menu lists burgers, bao buns, fish and chips, and Hawaiian plates with rice and mac salad. Everyone does not have to order the same kind of meal, and non-alcoholic cocktails mean the visit need not revolve around drinking.
Practical details for the trip home
Huli Huli Downtown is at 22 E. Mound St. If you are searching for cocktails near Capitol Square, check the map against your own starting point rather than assuming a particular walking time. Public parking rules and availability can change; check signs and plan transportation in advance.
Sunday and Tuesday–Thursday hours are 11:30 AM–10 PM; Friday–Saturday are 11:30 AM–midnight. Call (614) 910-2225 with visit questions. Keep the plan relaxed, and arrange a sober ride if alcohol is part of it.