Dog Haus is making its Ohio debut Friday, Nov. 13, bringing its signature Smashburgers, hot dogs, sausages, breakfast burritos, craft beer and cocktails to its new restaurant and sports bar at 1576 N. High St., on the edge of the Ohio State campus. The grand opening launches a weekend of giveaways, special appearances and live entertainment, all timed around Saturday’s Ohio State home game against Northwestern.
Doors open at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and getting there early pays off. The first guest in line scores bragging rights and an exclusive VIP prize pack, while the next 49 guests receive free food for future visits and Dog Haus swag. Opening-day hours run until midnight, with beer and cocktail samplings available throughout the day for guests 21 and older.
From 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, guests can meet former Buckeyes Mike Doss and Mekka Don, plus special surprise guests, while a live DJ sets the soundtrack for the celebration.
“We want to be the place people keep coming back to,” said Cherokee Rhoda, Dog Haus franchisee. “Grab a Smashburger and a beer or a cocktail, watch the game, and before you know it you’re a regular. We’re not here to be just another stop on High Street. We want to be part of campus life and this community, and helping out the Upper Arlington Golden Bear Marching Band on opening weekend is a good place to start.”
Guests can support the Upper Arlington Golden Bear Marching Band with two special offers available throughout opening week:
- Nov. 13-15: Free Entrée with $3 Donation. Guests who present a grand opening charity coupon make a $3 donation to the marching band can receive a complimentary entrée. Eligible options include hot dogs, sausages, Smashburgers, chicken sandwiches and breakfast burritos. Coupons will be distributed throughout Columbus and the Ohio State campus.
- Nov. 16-20: More Ways to Give, More Ways to Score. No coupon needed. With a $2 donation to the marching band, guests can choose one of three offers: 25% off their purchase, a free shareable or a buy-one-get-one entrée.
Through Dec. 11, guests can text GO DHHS to 833.440.1110 to enter the Cheeseburger For A Year Giveaway. One hundred winners will each receive a free cheeseburger every month for a year.
The celebration continues Saturday, Nov. 14, as Dog Haus High Street hosts its first Buckeye game day when Ohio State takes on Northwestern at home. Kickoff is set for noon, and doors open at 7 a.m. with the full menu available, from breakfast burritos for the early pregame crowd to shareables built for game time. As a grand opening special, domestic beers will be $2 during the Northwestern game only.
Game day doesn’t stop with the Buckeyes. With 23 TVs throughout the restaurant, Dog Haus High Street is a go-to sports bar for Ohio State and pro sports fans, showing the biggest games and events year-round.
Guests can expect the bold flavors and come-as-you-are energy that have made Dog Haus a favorite across the country, whether they’re stopping in after class, after work or after the final whistle. The menu features all-beef hot dogs, handcrafted sausages made without added nitrates and 100% Black Angus beef Smashburgers from Creekstone Farms®, all served on grilled King’s Hawaiian® rolls and buns. Guests can also dig into grilled and crispy chicken sandwiches on Big Marty’s sesame seed buns, loaded shareables, breakfast burritos and plant-based options. Looking to skip the bun? Any protein can be served as a bowl over a bed of greens.
Behind the bar, Dog Haus High Street brings plenty of local flavor with 24 taps, including The Dog Haus Lager, brewed exclusively for Dog Haus by Columbus Brewing Co., alongside other Ohio-brewed favorites. The lineup goes beyond beer with Haus cocktails, wine, wine coolers and brunch staples like mimosas and micheladas. For the sober-curious crowd, nonalcoholic options include Dr Pepper, Dr Pepper Cherry, 7Up, and nostalgic favorites like RC Cola and IBC Root Beer, plus organic craft drinks from Tractor Beverage Co. Happy hour kicks off Nov. 16, with details at happyhour.doghaus.com.
Starting Saturday, Nov. 14, Dog Haus High Street opens daily at 7 a.m., with closing times of midnight Monday through Thursday, 2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 p.m. Sunday.
For up-to-date location information, visit highstreet.doghaus.com or follow Dog Haus High Street on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram. Guests can also download the Haus Rewards app to earn rewards on in-store and online orders and unlock exclusive offers.
For more information, visit doghaus.com.
