Urban Meyer’s retirement isn’t just a bunch of golf and trips to the beach in Florida. No, the former Ohio State coach is certainly staying busy every fall and beyond with a host of new ventures. As if it weren’t enough to juggle being an administrator, TV personality and fundraiser nowadays, Meyer is adding a new hat to juggle: restaurateur.
According to a release, ‘Urban Meyer’s Pint House’ will open in the Columbus suburb of Dublin later this fall and offer a game day experience with a host of craft beers on tap and fan favorite foods.
“When Corso Ventures approached me with this unique opportunity to partner with their elite restaurant and hospitality team on a Pint House in Bridge Park, it was a no brainer,” Meyer said in a statement. “Not only does Urban Meyer’s Pint House allow me to stay attached to the central Ohio community, but it will also make the perfect space to host events supporting our foundation.”
While a coach getting into the restaurant business is nothing new -- (Don) Shula’s Steak House has been operating for nearly three decades now as an example -- there are some interesting elements that Meyer’s new place has saved up that are sure to delight the Buckeye faithful.
Chief among them? Urban’s 7-0 room, “a private event space commemorating Urban’s record against the University of Michigan.” We’re guessing no maize and blue fans will be welcome even if they did want to wander in for a bite and a brew.
We don’t know how this new venture figures into Meyer’s rumored connection to the USC job the past couple of months but it’s pretty clear that he’s not sitting still even without a football team to boss around.
