50 Best Sports Bars in Columbus

“Amazing appearance of restaurant very clean and welcoming. The food was outstanding and my server Amira did an excellent job! All the staff did a great job always walking around with smiles on greeting guest as they walked in. I would also like to single out kayley for her great attitude and personality!“

“Food is great however educate your staff on wines and cocktails. Also $63 for a hamburger fries, drink, and appetizers tip is getting ridiculous.“

“Five stars aren’t enough. An experience I can only describe as spiritual. The staff didn’t just serve drinks, they served purpose. And Danny? A mix between a saint, a bar back, and a life coach. Gentle, lively, and slightly too good at his job. I’m a changed man.“

“The food was great but unfortunately they were way understaffed and unprepared for the amount of people that were trying to eat there. It's a restaurant/ sports bar next to a convention center. I would have expected them to accommodate a full house on a Monday night during the football season.“

“Good food, good people, good fun!

Great place to have a few drinks and enjoy life!

Nikki and Sarah and Becca among others are amazing and will take good care of you!

Love this place!!!“

“Awesome place for �“

“Nightly specials and sports on TV. It’s great.“

“Best wings around! Love coming here for power hour.“

“The food and atmosphere was amazing. I would eat here every day if I lived in Ohio just for the incredible value.
Marie was my bartender and waitress and I could not have gotten better service. Whatever they are paying her is too little, so noce and attentive to every detail/need.
16 wings, fries, and two beers for $23 can not be beat!“

“Chill ass sports bar and music venue with an old school vibe! Great service! Shout outs to Patrick, Kevin, and Tanaya in particular! ❤️🙏🏾 Pool tables here as well as a nice delicious pizza, sub, and wing spot attached too called Albertas! Great heated covered patio and uncovered for the warmer times! Check this spot out! I’m a super regular for a reason! Welcoming to ALL🙂“

“We are from out of town and needed to feed 16 people after our original plan fell through. I called and spoke to Jeremy and he was quick to accommodate. I have to say the service was impeccable and so was the food. Every one of our orders was perfectly prepared and delicious. Our server ( I’m sorry i don’t remember her name, but I’m sure she knows who we are talking about) was amazing and professional and never missed a beat! I would highly recommend this establishment !! Thank you all so much ❤️“

“Had a birthday party in the Press Box on 10-10-25. Room easily accommodated the 2 dozen or so guests. The food was delicious and came out quickly. Staff were terrific and easy to work with. Shoutout to Hope our bartender, she was awesome! Thanks Draft Day!!“

“I was visiting Columbus, Ohio and wanted a fun vibe, and Bernard’s Tavern delivered. The music was great and the food delicious. We shared the taquitos, the Cajun pasta, and the deep dish cookie dessert, all of which were amazing. I will definitely come back next time I am in town.“

“I love this bar it's awesome and I highly recommend it. The customers and staff are very friendly. me and my mom have only been there twice and definitely plan on going again.“

“Friendly, small, and welcoming atmosphere. These bartenders will greet you by name and have your usual ready if you are a regular.
If you’re a new face, someone will ask for your life story in a genuinely interested way.
You’ll leave feeling like family if you give it long enough.
You won’t feel out of place. Unless you’re intolerant. Be kind and you’re in the right place.“

“Having a great time! Amazing Bartenders, good drinks, and a great karaoke host! Makes me regret being from Connecticut and not being able to make it my local water hole. Hailey, Kaitlyn, Aria, and Lauren are absolutely amazing“

“Re. the Grandview location - Great food. But, building is just fair. It is freezing in there this time of year (late Fall/Winter). With the high ceilings, any heat never makes it to the patrons inside (please learn to use your ceiling fans to help with this). Also, having doors that open straight to the outside doesn't help. Each time they are opened, it is a blast of cold air for half the establishment.“

“My band, 270 Famous, played there on 4/27/2023. The staff and management were phenomenal, not to mention the food and atmosphere. This place is awesome even when they don’t have scheduled entertainment. Thanks for a great evening.“

“Stopped in for pizza...it was amazing. We will definitely be back“

“Great place for drinks and dogs!“

“Love this place, but really? Kitchen closes at 9pm during Ohio State and Notre Dame Championship game that started at 730. It’s 9pm, the house is packed, not an empty seat, not even halftime and the kitchen is closed. And they call themselves the number one place to watch the Buckeyes…kitchen would be opened if I ran this place.“

“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 flew in from Utah. And our first nights dinner was here at the Flat iron and folks this place was awesome. Our appetizers showed up first hot fresh and delicious. Dinner was amazing had the The Blue line Burger double meat made the way i liked it wife had the chefs salad. And the ingredients were fresh crisp and anazing tasting. The service here rocked to our two amazing servers were Taija and Eli. And both were fast happy and brought a great professional service to us. cant thank them both. And the Chef and his crew delivered amazing hot food. I 100% recommend this tavern if you ever stop in Ohio“

“Cheeseburger and Fries was so amazing! ❤️ Would like to be back again sometimes!“

“Really great bar/pub experience. Bartenders are attentive and very friendly to newcomers as well as the regulars. Food is great. Karaoke with John the KJ is very on point. My favorite Monday spot for drinks and karoake. Good atmosphere, good space indoors and outdoors. Always a great time and thankful to all those behind the bar and kitchen for a wonderful experience!“

“Great restaurant and wonderful staff.“

“A great place to watch a game! The beer was cold, plenty of TVs and I enjoyed the crowd! We had the wings and they were delicious! The service was fast and efficient. The staff seemed super happy and it showed! We also found Renie’s to be very clean! This will be my new hangout for Sunday football! A hidden gem!“

“Just had one of the best bacon cheeseburgers in my life at The Point on Main!!! Fantastic!! Fresh Cut fries were a bonus!!“

“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!!!“

“Food is from the pizza place next door and is OK, but subs were tiny and expensive. Go to India Oak for great subs and get double meat, take half home. The Oak has good bands every weekend night. Bands outside at Gabby's and in August, Iron Cross is having a 40th reunion gig on Gabby's patio. THE BROTHERS GRIMM will open and graying Northland High School alums will ROCK! I can't find the date on the Iron Cross website! Stupid hippies. And Gabby's website doesnt list entertainment or dates? Come on people! Get it together!? The characters who are regulars ARE entertaining though! Watch your car and park by the patio entrance...... cars have been stolen in front of Gabby's and the old Northland hood is sketchy!“

“Needs a stage ?✨⚡??

Vegetarian options: Order to personal specifications

Dietary restrictions: Order to personal specifications

Parking: Small Front and Side Lot

Wheelchair accessibility: Entrance, Patio + Bathrooms are Wheelchair Accessible“

“We have been to The Rail Grandview twice and have had a great experience both times. The food is fantastic, fairly priced, and served in great timing. The staff are friendly and the place is clean with a cool vibe.“

“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.“

“Cool place. People were friendly and prices good. Wish there were more ladies, but I might have gone on an off night. I'll be back regardless“

“Fronteras Mexican Cuisine delivered one of the better dining experiences I’ve had in a long time. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. The service was fairly prompt, friendly, and attentive without ever feeling rushed.

The food was exceptional—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every dish tasted like it was made with care, and the portions were generous. The salsa and chips came out perfectly crisp, the entrées were seasoned just right, and everything arrived hot. You can tell the kitchen takes real pride in what they do.

The atmosphere was warm, clean, and comfortable, making it an easy place to relax and enjoy a meal. Whether you’re stopping in for a casual dinner or celebrating something special, Fronteras is an excellent choice.

Highly recommended. We’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Totally recommend this place!! What a great time we had at Paddy Macs, great music, drinks & exciting atmosphere!!They were featuring this new BLAST ENERGY mix with featured drinks!! Totally awesome!! Gave me a great buzz to keep going all night! Plus WAY healthier than all that other garbage!! Anyhow, my fav.... CLASSI BLAST + BERRY VODKA =???If you know what I mean!!“

“I 💚 their pizza! Have been ordering here for a long time.. The girls in the kitchen are sweet and very helpful. If alcohol is your thing, you can find it here as well, they have a bar. Popular place so parking can be an issue sometimes. Other than that, it's all good!!“

“We were in town for a Buckeyes game. Our AirBnb was about two blocks away so this was so convenient. We loved everything about it. The atmosphere as soon as we walked in, we knew we’d love it. The owner greeted us at the door and welcomed us. We had the pizza which was great! The pretzels were also amazing!!! Would definitely recommend!“

“Great place to hang out! Great staff. Always welcoming!“

“We have made this spot our date night club; the music starts out with our ole school and music we can relate to, once it turns, its our time to leave because the crowd changes. We now have date nights on Friday and Saturday with on a good night we leave around 11pm. We meet new people here and always enjoy ourselves.“

“Melanie and Andria are the best darn bar tenders I’ve ever met besides my cousin.
They make you feel as if you’re family.
All of my family is in another state 15 hours away and damn do I feel loved like I’m family when I visit cheers too and these two are working. This bar knows how and who to hire.“

“relaxing,pool table is nice, cool customers“

“great drinks and customer service“

“The hospitality we were shown this weekend was unmatched. It was a cold evening and we were wanting to feed our 6 and 8 year olds before going to a concert. The wait was well over an hour and half for a table. The staff and owner not only gave my children free drinks but they found us a spot out of the way so my children could eat pizza without waiting. I can’t tell you how much that meant to this momma. Thank you so much!“

“Great place to unwine and chill“

“My wife and I came here for Blackbird Burrito which the food is incredible for the price. Fresh as fresh can be and the burrito was fully loaded like Chipotle used to be.

What surprised me is I went to the bar and ordered a Guinness. I then watched in absolute joy that they knew how to pour a proper Guinness. As they say it was an absolute creamer. 9/10 Guinness pour. I only deduct a point because it was in a standard pint glass and not a Guinness glass.“

“Great atmosphere and fantastic food“

“Will & Kristin were great. Answered all questions and really helped make the experience memorable. We spent most of our time playing darts but the other games they have look so much fun. Being able to go up and use the taps to try dozens of beers was such a fun experience. We will for sure be back.“

“Definitely check out this local neighborhood bar! Megan the bartender was super polite and courteous! Also Doug was very welcoming! The atmosphere is pretty cool and very organized. They also have reasonably priced drinks & shots! I'll definitely be returning in a few weeks! This might be my new hangout spot!“

“I come here often because they offer free pool on Sun, Mon, Wed nights, and they also have decent prices on drinks in general and their food is fantastic (if you get the older guy...the black hair younger dude isn't as good in the kitchen, plus gave me an attitude and is the only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5). EDIT: No more free pool. Oh well. Special shout out to Carson the bartender....she was amazing tonight while dealing with a tough situation on Christmas night.“