50 Best Bars in Columbus

“My friends and I came here for my birthday for brunch and it was nothing but a positive experience. I am new to the area so I am still trying to find where to go for good food and drinks. Our server David was very good and always made sure we were happy. I will be returning-- thank you for an awesome birthday brunch! :)“

“Dueling Axes made for an awesome double date night! It was our first time throwing axes and knives but John gave us a great intro and coached us girls through it! He was hilarious and so approachable, willing to give more tips when I was struggling miserably LOL. We loved the variety of games, including a cornhole-style scoring game (1st to 21 or 51). The bar is very nice, and they serve an excellent peach mint mule- great work, Dan. We will definitely be going back!“

“The waiter was very nice with us. While taking our order. The food was very good and it was a nice and clean area.“

“Awesome atmosphere! Service at the patio bar was exceptional. comfortable, friendly and just an all around great time.“

“Fantastic new spot in Short North. Exceptional staff, great food and great vibes for dancing all night!“

“pros and cons. CONS.. If you were to base your visit on first checking out the cleanliness of the bathrooms before you eat, you'd turn around and leave. The men's room in the basement needs so much work and the multiple colonies of gnats was like visiting the basement of college kids from a party and cans and spilled beer have never been cleaned up. Horrible condition. The ladies refused to even look at theirs. Booths are small and tight. Definitely an old building, but it's kind of cool with its history. PROS... Those were some really really good burgers. Wife got the Ali and I got the Old School. Burgers are huge and easily splitable. We tried this after friends suggested the burgers and we were not disappointed. Onion rings were too greasy for us, but the fries and homemade chips were great. Alll and all, it's definitely an option to eat again when in town.“

“Me and my friends experience was so nice in here! Such friendly vibes and great customer service! The bartender was so nice and explained so much to us and had such a great attitude! Such a vibe! 🫶🏻 The drink was amazing but this place should be called Full Baked because after a drink and a half I was gone. 😜 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Amazing food and desserts!“

“We love this place! But didn't check my order before we left tonight and it was wrong. Bad me. Didn't get the sub I ordered and all was cold. Just check your order before you leave.“

“I was visiting Columbus for work and wanted to find someplace local & friendly on a monday night. Slammers was perfect, so welcoming and pizza was delicious!
If I lived in town I would be there all the time

Vegetarian options: Multiple menu options for vegetarian & vegan folks, plus gluten free crust options

Dietary restrictions: Multiple menu options for vegetarian & vegan folks, plus gluten free crust options“

“Woodlands is a great place to hangout. The crowd is always great, service is efficient, beer is cold, and good food to boot. Any afterhours work gatherings we plan, it's always at Woodlands. Really like the vibe and crowd often found at Woodlands.“

“Enjoyed the “Daily Double” - two cheeseburgers and fries. Delish!“

“The food was all fresh and delicious. Highly recommend the wings, grilled cheese & tomato soup, burger, and pickle fries. The Buffalo chicken dip was a little too spicy for me. Great pumpkin cider. Quick, friendly bar tender! We spent $60 on apps, drinks, and entres for 2, and tip.“

“Went to the Blu Note for the first time for my birthday in August. One of the waitresses was being trained by another waitress so we had two waitresses waiting on us (: and they did a great job!!! The live music was lively and the food was excellent , lamb chops were off the chain and the chicken wings were seasoned just right! They gave me complimentary New York Style Cheese Cake for my birthday as well ! In my Arnold Schwarzenegger impression “I’ll be back”.“

“Great people, food and drinks. Run614 Thursday and Saturday is the vibe.“

“the blonde bartender Kat will nickle and dime you $1.10 for a tomato on a sandwich. She's padding her register with your money while she's sneaking shots. Sad was a great place to go“

“We celebrate a friends birthday here. It was great, good drinks, staff is friendly and fun environment.“

“A local pub with the same owners for over 30 years. Very friendly and easy to make friends. They are known for their subs. Also, has local bands and other events throughout the week. Great place to watch OSU football. If you have never been there, you are missing out on one of the best local bars in Columbus

Wheelchair accessibility: Flat level entrance. I have seen many wheelchair persons support this pub.“

“Wine on High was the perfect spot for our company ladies night. Leading up to the event, Tina made the process seamless & easy. Her communication was great. The evening of our event, Eric took the best care of us. We did a wine tasting before dinner & he was so knowledgeable about the wines he was serving us. Dinner & drinks were loved by all. They even personalized the menus with our company logo which I thought was a sweet touch.“

“The outdoor bier garten also offers a wide variety of live music weekly spring thru fall…“

“The atmosphere of the Goat at this location is very welcoming and has a more cozy & relaxed vibe.
The food, as pretty much always at The Goat Restaurants, was amazing. The quality of the food is great for the fact that a lot of the items are scratch-cooked which is awesome.
I have been enjoying the new holiday drinks. They are eye-catching and taste great.
The staff was very friendly, and kudos to the male Bartender with the hurt hand. You could tell it was hurt yet he didn't let it show and gave great service.

Vegetarian options: If you need a change or tweak to the preparation of your entre, don't feel shy in skiing if your server would see if the cook would alter the dish. I have seen many customers ask and most times kitchen can accommodate the request.

Dietary restrictions: Ask for what your needing and in most cases there are dishes or kitchen is willing to alter a dish to provide you with the service you were hoping for.

Parking: No parking lot yet there is curb parking going all around the restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: Yes.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“We ordered the chicken and waffles, a Baileys Irish coffee, and a side of bacon. The waffle was amazing the only thing was it may have been maybe sitting under a light for a while becuase there was a portion of it that was crispy like chips, I didn't care for that at all. The coffee was lukewarm, and my bacon was overcooked. But the reason i gave them 5 stars is because the service was SUPERB! We were visiting and didn't know of any places to go so we asked the waitress and they took their time and gave us a list of a couple places we could visit in the city and to me that in itself was awesome. Also the waitress removed the overcooked bacon and the lukewarm coffee from my tab, when she noticed that I didn't eat it, without me even having to ask, although I wouldn't have, I would've just paid for it. This place was clean and it was absolutely, for us, worth it.“

“Great place for drinks and dogs!“

“This a very old menu!!“

“Buy a drink and play for free! Great place for Gen X to bring their kids & grandkids“

“It’s the best cocktail bar in Grandview“

“We came in from Cleveland, looking for a more "local" stop for a few drinks before the night started. Bartenders were super friendly and attentive, even the customers made the place very welcoming!“

“This establishment is family owned, with live music on the weekend, great happy hour along with very nice service. I have been a customer of the Canabar for a very long time, definitely would recommend meeting your friends there!!!“

“Why Not!

Dicks Den became the "secret getaway" for myself and my friends looking for a relaxing bar with a good environment without the insanity of a bar full of drunk toddler college students. Dicks Den is the place, the bartenders are friendly and the live music is always great! Great place to have a couple drinks and share good memories with friends!“

“Good band tonight. Small crowd. But great atmosphere“

“This place is the real deal. I'm looking forward to visiting and eating here on my next trip to Columbus. I'm 78 and have enjoyed watching the Lisska kids grow up and into the business their father started at least 78? years ago.“

“Fun eats and drinks with board games and music! Geek out and roll a d6!“

“found a rare bottle 👍 ✅ 😁“

“Our first time there was great and we will be back! One of our favorites for sure!“

“Was passing through and needed some late night eats! This place was perfect! Good drink and food. Music was great. Great customer service. I had the fries topped with steak and some type of sauce. 5 stars!

Wheelchair accessibility: Flat entrance / handicap parking“

“Great music and service. Eric poured some great drinks.“

“We happened to see O'Manny's Pub while we were at Half Price Books and decided to stop in. Kyle, the bartender, greeted us like friends and we chatted as we drank our beverages. It is a relaxing place to enjoy a beer with friends. I recommend it to anyone.“

“After a long work week of mega hrs I didn't want to go too far for a burger and didn't want fast food. I also had to grab some things from Kroger so my husband and I stopped in here for our first time to give it a try.First thing we noticed upon coming in we were pleasantly greeted. Place was a bit worn, but not in a gross way, more like a well lived in house.Menu prices were very good. I just wish my belly was bigger to try more things, but all in due time.Food was delicious, service was wonderful, and this place is now added to our list of places to grab a bite while doing running.We love Mom and pop places and while not a drinker the food will bring us back“

“I've been going there for years love this spot, Friendly atmosphere“

“Love the bloody Mary’s with bacon“

“Great place to spend time with friends. Friendly staff and creative drinks!“

“Great owner great food great place“

“I do not frequent all bars, but i like the laid back atmosphere at Fours. My friends & i go on thursdays for trivia which is always fun! The categories are challenging, yet doable! We once won a mini cornhole game which is the cutest thing. Better yet, last week we won $100 as a team for winning trivia. wonderful experience. it’s in high street, but there is a parking lot directly across the street!“

“Amazing people staff and locals. The atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. Locals full of conversation and drinks were made right. Strong. I recommend this place to anyone, and to think that I was just passing through on a Tuesday night!

Parking: I came with a 40' trailer and had a place to park“

“Fun time for the entire family!“

“This Tavern offers excellent drinks and real down home hospitality. The regular clientele here are all laid back, very friendly and inviting. Great place to meet new friends, swap stories and listen to a variety of older rock and country music. As the evening crowd begins pouring in, the music changes just a little to more recent covers. Great place to put some roots down and chill.“

“Solid across the board, and incredibly reasonable prices. In part because they're not trying to be anything they aren't. Amazing food, plastic silverware.

(Their magic pasta is on the menu as cajun, but its the same and shows up on the bill as magic pasta)“

“This bar epitomizes the home town old school vibe(this bar has been in business since the 1930's)! Punky and Aggie behind the bar are pure awesomeness! I am from Cleveland and always look for old school bars when I travel. This bar is one of the best I ever stopped into. Aggie today (has been here 13+ years) had homemade deviled eggs and pickled eggs with beets. Amazing! Literally one of the best bars I have ever been into during the day! Holler!!!“

“Had a great time at Mike's Grill. Brandon, our bar tender, was friendly, knowledgeable, and great under pressure. I know because after a few drinks, I put him to the test. He managed to serve to perfection every drink I ordered. Their selection of beer was admirable as well. Being from Texas, I asked the likelihood of getting a bottle of the national beer of Texas, a Lone Star, and lo and behold it was presented to me. Had a great time meeting young and old alike. Look forward to visiting again.“