50 Best Sports Bars in Columbus

“The food is food, it’s a bar after all. It’s the service that makes all the difference! Ivy, Rebecca, and “V” Valezka are amazing! Search high and low, you’ll not find three bartenders that will put a smile on your face, a beer in your hand, and wanting never to leave.“

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

“This sport bar near campus always has a crazy game day vibe with many large screens. Service is amazing and WiFi is fast. It could be a great work or study area while quiet hours. The bar only serves alcohol and there are many pizzas and wings available at the side pizza bar. Special events are held. The patio is also lovely with seats and artificial grass.“

“As an Army Combat Veteran who recently moved downtown from California, I was looking forward to celebrating Independence Day here. While the red snapper was absolutely delicious and perfectly cooked, the initial service was incredibly disappointing. I flagged down a blonde bartender to order a beer, but she never returned to take my food order. Despite the bar being empty, she passed by multiple times, seemingly more focused on asking coworkers how her hair looked than serving me sitting at the bar. She also ignored me while being overly attentive to regulars who arrived later. Thankfully, the head bartender noticed I was waiting and saved the night. I ended up ordering my dinner, dessert and remaining drinks from the other bartenders. I waited for her shift to end before closing out my $80 ticket. I then left the remaining bartenders $30.
It is a shame that great food is overshadowed by a lack of basic attentiveness to new guests.“

“Great little spot! We ordered ciders and apps while waiting on Togo food. Had cheese curds and mushrooms. Both were delicious! The cheese curds were a little too spicy for me but there’s a lot of good apps to choose from so I’ll just try something else next time! The mushrooms were huge and fried to PERFECTION! My husband ordered the full size Cuban. Massive sandwich! But worth it, he just took the other half to work the next day. I had the smash burger. Hopefully this was just a one off night but it had zero flavor. Not even salt. It was a big burger and I would order it again just to see if it was better next time. The fries were so so good!!! We’ll definitely be back to try other stuff too! Patio is cozy with lots of seating. It’s a smoking patio for those who can’t tolerate that. Service was good as well. Our server came to check on us frequently but not too much. Apps came out FAST and were hot and food was delicious overall.“

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

“The best and crunchiest pizza I have ever had! First time having it and it will definitely be number one on my list! The sub was loaded with meat and super good too!“

“Didn't eat. Just had a drink with friends & I got there late. Prices are about the average for drinks.
Was told I needed to go to the bar to get my drink there was no table service. Waited about 10 minutes before someone came to take my drink order. Was told it was cash only and couldn't have a tab. That was fine I had cash.
A couple other people i was with had food as well as drinks. I was beyond surprised when the bartender who had told me cash only and no tabs approached asked them if they were ready to close out their tab or if they needed anything else. Both paid with a card.
I'm not sure if they are regulars there and that was why? I am not sure how often they frequent but this was my first time. The other person who was at the bar also getting a drink when I was there was told it was cash only and no tabs as well.“

“Awesome place for �“

“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 ❤️“

“Very friendly atmosphere, the bartender was super friendly. Good beer selection on tap. Some fun games, pool, and Golden Tee. The music was great as well. The only downside is that they don't have a working kitchen, so you can't order food there.“

“Went here on a whim when we got hungry and a bunch of other places were closed. We had Becca as a server, and she was absolutely PHENOMENAL. Extremely attentive without being overbearing, positive without being fake, quick with refills and checking on us. And props to the cooks and bartenders, my drink was flawless and the food was seriously out of this world, I'm tempted to go back for the cheese curds alone. Zero complaints, can't recommend this place enough.“

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

“Very pleasant and great atmosphere where the food, drinks and hospitality was A1💯❤️❤️“

“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.“

“I have not been to this roosters since they have remodeled the facility. I must admit it is very nice inside the new rehabilitated building feels like a larger amount of space. I like how the bar is in the middle. Being centralized is okay for everyone. You know. If you sit the bar you can see all around you and I think it's just good for the environment. Looks great in there. The food has not changed. It's even better. I like the new dry rubs they have. The lemon pepper is really good. The sweet barbecue is really good and also like their Caesar wrap that they have and I had that with fried chicken inside but I got the sweet barbecue rub and I had the sweet barbecue rub on my wings. I had a great server, my son and I after graduation sit on the patio. It's beautiful day in Columbus so Ohio very very good environment on a Saturday afternoon to have a meal at roosters. I still feel roosters has some of the best, if not the best wings in town, especially if you like your wings cooked a certain way. I like mine fried extra crispy but also the customer service is outstanding being met at the door. You know ask where I would like to sit, and didn't have us standing there waiting looking around for a seat. I think that's very important when you come into a restaurant ready to eat and you just standing around 10 minutes. Trying to figure out what's going to happen and you haven't been taken for a seat or let knowing it'll be a few minutes. I do like that. Overall. This roosters has everything you need and the restrooms are clean too. So I can't complain. That's the top. The whole review off is the restrooms were very clean.“

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

“Great place for drinks and dogs!“

“Ive never been in this place but my sons father brought chicken home last night & it was delicious. Im on my way here now for 25 wings on my way to work. Whoever the cook is needs a food truck with just wings. I would buy them everyday.“

“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“

“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.“

“Dined as a group of five. Unique structure limits large groups at the same table indoors. We ate outside-- road noise, and a open dumpster on the other side of a brick wall detracted from rhe experience a bit. Very friendly servers, food came out relatively quickly and everyone enjoyed what they ordered.“

“Basic Mitch for the win! amazing food, and amazing bourbon selection!!“

“This bar is so awesome! Matt is one of my favorite bartenders! They have live music on Friday and Saturday and open mic night on Tuesdays! The patio was super cozy and the inside is all wood and rustic. Worth checking out this location neighborhood bar. During the summer, they have cookouts on Thursdays very affordable.“

“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!“

“Solid sports bar. Wing sauces were pretty good. Sarache Bourbon not overly spicy but enough of a kick to make it interesting. Creamy Parm Garlic was the best sauce to go with it. Chicken sandwhich crispy and juicy. Lots of Tv's and clean enviornment

4.6/5“

“been a closet jackets fan gor years. Great arena great city and no lw hopefully they save my hometown hockey team“

“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.“

“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.“

“Really enjoyed the pizza from DawgHouse Pizza & Bar. I only stopped in to pick up an order, but the food was definitely worth it. The place has more of a rough, hole-in-the-wall vibe and didn’t feel like the nicest area at first, but it seemed like a true local spot where regulars feel at home. If you’re just looking for solid pizza and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s worth checking out.“

“I hadn't been here in a while, but stopped in today because I was early for lunch with a buddy.

I have been here before and will be back. Friendly staff, reasonable prices on drinks, and just a great atmosphere. What more can you ask for out of a pub?

I've never had the food mind you. I should probably try it out next time I stop in.“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“What a great find! They have quite a selection of meals from other Latin countries. The ambiance inside the restaurant is great! The service was outstanding. It's also very clean. All the food we had was so scrumptious. They even have a cute little robot delivering drinks to your table, the server meets it at your table to hand you your drinks.“

“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!“

“This place is great! I visited this place on a work trip after I treated myself to a lovely steak dinner at Mastros. It was so friendly, vibes were amazing, and the bartender was absolutely awesome! I believe her name was Tanya. She had great tunes playing, told the funniest stories, and had such a friendly aura around her. Love paddys“

“The old owner (Tim) has taken back ownership and he has been turning the bar around. He has gotten a few tables redone. I enjoy running my TAP league out of his bar. We have fun. You get the non league players enjoy watching and talking to us. It’s nice“

“Went to the Lewis Center location had such a great time with family and friends 🧡. The service and food was very good they did such a great job we had a large party over 20 people. Definitely schedule it ahead was great so their staff wouldn't be overwhelmed.“

“This bar is surprisingly spacious inside. Games for entertaining (ski ball stands out) & sand volleyball courts appeared to have a league. Huge drink selection to choose from-even ciders on tap. There is food available from a Mexican restaurant run separately from the bar. Saw a lot of customers there just to buy dinner to go. The food was delicious, well priced & generous portions. Free parking is great too. Its easy to pass up. Be sure to pull in the drive separate from the gas station. Its tucked in behind.“

“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!“

“Great spot for pool and beers, all of the fun“

“Great place to unwine and chill“

“relaxing,pool table is nice, cool customers“

“Huge Patio Private Event Rooms“

“Great restaurant and wonderful staff.“

“Great atmosphere and fantastic food“

“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.“

“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.“