Jackie O’s started in 2005 in Athens, Ohio as a community hub for locally inspired and produced products. Over the next 15 years, Jackie O’s transformed into a pillar of the Athens community, with three locations across town, including a 10,000sf brewing facility and robust food service operation. In 2020, Jackie O’s targeted Columbus for its first significant expansion outside Athens County, due to its geographic proximity and the high volume of Ohio University alumni in the Columbus area. It was imperative to the Jackie O’s team that the new facility, which features a brewing operation, taproom, retail bottle shop, and two-level outdoor patio, both honor the legacy of the Jackie O’s brand and capitalize on the opportunities afforded by its proximity to the urban environment.

The project was recognized by Columbus Landmarks as a finalist in the 2023 James B. Recchie Design Awards.

Project designed and managed by Matt Toddy while employed at Astra Studios.

Photography: Drew Lehman Photography