BAR 145 - Q&A
Welcome to Bar145°, below we thought of some FAQs that may help you better enjoy your experience with us.
  • So is Bar 145º a bar or a restaurant?
  • Both. And neither. We like to think of ourselves as a hybrid gastropub.
  • A Gastro-What?
  • A gastropub is a bar that serves high-quality food & spirits. We kick things up a notch with our high-energy, contemporary atmosphere and incredible live entertainment. Basically, we are a one-stop destination for great food, great drinks, & great entertainment.
  • Then where does the “145” come from?
  • 145º is the temperature of a medium-rare burger. We highly recommend trying one of our “perfectly” cooked all-natural beef burgers. With a slightly crispy outside and a juicy, pink center, we promise it will be one of the best burgers you've ever had {we get hungry just thinking about it...}. It's easy to sit down for a meal and not really think about what you're eating. We put a lot of thought into the food we serve at Bar 145º and we hope that you will too...
  • So...can I just get a cheeseburger?
  • Of course! We recommend trying the Americana Burger {American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Red Onion, & Mayo}. We also suggest that you check out our Stack-Your-Own Menu which allows to create your own burgers. You pick the patty, bun, toppings and sauces. We'll do the rest.
  • So you have “Burgers, Bands, & Bourbon”?
  • To put it simply, yes. We serve gourmet BURGERS. And we have live BANDS up to 7 nights a week. And we have an extensive BOURBON selection.

    BUT, we like to think that the 3 “B”s represent three distinct parts of the Bar 145º concept.

    BURGERS represents our focus and dedication to serving unique, high-quality food featuring fresh, local, and artisan ingredients. In addition to gourmet burgers, our menu also includes salads, flatbreads, shareable appetizers, & a whole lot more.

    BANDS represents our commitment to providing the best local & national entertainment that we can find. Bar 145 offers live entertainment 4-6 nights per week ranging from acoustic to jazz groups to full bands (Thursday, Friday, Saturday). Our entertainment includes local bands such as Pop Rocks, Tricky Dick & The Cover Ups, and Tropidelic as well as bands from Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Florida. With many of Put-In-Bay's most popular bands such as Your Villain My Hero, Hot Sauce, The Personnel, Lieutenant Dan's New Legs, Swagg & MANY MORE!

    BOURBON represents our diverse approach to quenching your thirst, including domestic and craft beer, wine, & a large selection of premium spirits. With a focus on bourbon, we are proud to offer over 25 varieties as well as some innovative & signature bourbon cocktails. Bourbon not your thing? Try one of delicious Taste of the Season or Signature Martinis!
  • What does “Red Chucks, White China” mean?
  • Again...to put it simply, we wear Red Chuck Taylors and we serve our food on White China plates.

    But we like to think that it represents our commitment to delivering a dining and night-life experience unlike any other. We think that high-quality dining can {and should} be fun. We pride ourselves in serving unique and creative dishes in a casual and energetic setting. Our goal is to provide you a fine-dining experience without the frills or the high price tag. No table cloths. No linens. Come as you are {and we will too}.
  • Do you take reservations?
  • We do not accept reservations, but we are more than happy to accept call-ahead seating up to 30 minutes before your arrival. For parties of 8 or more, feel free to give us a call to see how we can best accommodate your party.
  • We'll provide the food, the booze, and the party. All we need is YOU.