Come For The Food

Eddie George played nine seasons in the National Football League. The former American Football players are as successful of the field as he was on the ground. He won the Heisman trophy, and this sports hero owns one of the most popular restaurants and sports bars. Eddie George’s Grille 27 on Yard Street is also known as Columbus’s premier sports restaurant. If it’s a private space you need, this is the place to beat. It is everything you’d expect a Heisman trophy winner to offer and you can book all your sports gatherings in a private room capable of welcoming up to 380 guests.

Eddie George’s Properties

The elite option would be the Eddie George VIP box; it is perfect for private meetings of VIP guests which includes OSU executives and coaches. The extraordinary function lounge offers 4HD flat-screen televisions, and you can use a customized playlist to create the required atmosphere with the sound-zone. The VIP room provides luxurious accommodation for eight up to twelve guests and features four of the most comfortable reclining couches. Sports stars that have enjoyed this luxury space includes Derek Jeter, Archie Griffin and Magic Johnson, to name but a few.

The Buckeye room is the perfect choice for numerous events, doors and windows separate the dining room areas. The Buckeye room offers an ultra-private feel and can fit up to 40 guests, while it also provides a cocktail reception layout. The room display includes over ten photographs from the successful sports career of Eddie. The 4 HD flat-screen television sets offer a great sports event view to all the guests.

One of the most popular rooms is Eddie’s film room which accommodates 50 guests comfortably seated. If you want a more cocktail style event, up to 75 guests can fit in to enjoy any activity. The room is a popular choice for bachelorette parties or surprise birthday celebrations. It features two televisions as well as a drop screen and projector, which also makes it a brilliant option for company events or new product launches. The sound zone can be customized to suit the theme, and this one needs to be booked well in advance.

The investment in the Grille 27, just for the sound and audio equipment came to $500,000. It guarantees an elite event and visit to the bar. The entire bar features 50 HD TV’s, and the menu is superb. If you are visiting the bar for an ice-cold beer, the handhelds section of the list might be a great choice and include Buffalo Chicken, Fire Grilled Chicken, Blackened Mahi Mahi and Burger Sliders. Shares include Ultimate Chili & Cheese Nachos, Bavarian Style Pretzels, Asian Firecracker Shrimp and Lettuce Wraps. A popular option is the flatbreads, including BBQ Chicken, Meat Lovers as well as Sausage & Fennel Flatbread.