Let Me Roll It, a new cocktail bar from the team behind Ace of Cups, is set to spin into action near Italian Village next month at 132 E. 5th Avenue. The spot leans into vintage style, with classic cocktails, a warm 1970s-inspired room, and an analogue-only soundtrack. Owners say they are aiming for a true neighborhood bar, with most drinks expected to stay under $12.
According to Columbus Business First, co-owner Conor Stratton and partner Sarah Fleming are developing the project at 132 E. 5th Ave in Weinland Park. The outlet reports the team is targeting an opening next month, although an official debut date has not yet been announced.
What To Expect Inside
Stratton told 614Now that the menu will zero in on the classics, including Negronis, martinis, and old fashioneds, along with seasonal riffs and house twists. Expect canned and bottled beers and a curated wine list alongside the cocktails, with most drinks slated to come in under $12. The idea is an approachable program that rewards regulars but does not intimidate anyone walking in for the first time.
Design And Sound
The interior will lean into a 1970s look and feel and put analogue sound front and center, with records and cassettes setting the mood and guests invited to add to the collection. As reported by What Now Columbus, there will be no televisions, a deliberate choice meant to encourage conversation and a more community-focused atmosphere rather than a sports-bar vibe.
Owner's Track Record
Stratton helped guide a change in ownership at Ace of Cups in 2021 and has since focused on programming and partnerships at the longtime music venue. Recent moves to expand food options and events at Ace of Cups point to a broader push into connected hospitality projects, according to Columbus Underground.
Where It Fits
Per 614Now, Let Me Roll It sits at the edge of the Short North and Italian Village, positioning it to catch both neighborhood regulars and visitors drifting between nearby galleries and restaurants. The bar is pitched as a cozier counterpoint to the corridor's late-night buzz, a place where lingering over a drink is part of the plan.
An exact opening date is still up in the air, and the owners are sharing pre-opening teases on social media. For now, the project is framed as a small, music-forward cocktail room that favors conversation over screens. What Now Columbus reported that it had reached out to the ownership team for comment but had not heard back at the time of publication.
