50 Best Bars near Gahanna

“My husband ordered take-out a few days ago and included a slice of apple pie for me. I don't usually have room for dessert, so usually skip it, but this pie was the best I have had in YEARS!! HIGHLY recommend! Delicious, and that was the next day! :)“

“Good lighting at the bar for the nomad artist in me.“

“I play in a pool league and cornerstone is my teams home bar. The food comes from Angie's pizza and I have always been satisfied with their food quality. The bar has reasonable prices and is fairly clean. The restrooms are decently clean and not run down. The pool tables are not the worst. Not the best. They're acceptable bar tables. I prefer this bar to most other ones we play at in the league. the main thing that separates this bar from a lot of other bars we play at is the bartender Carrie, her level of service and attention is phenomenal and I don't think there's another bartender in Gahanna I like nearly as much for the quality of service I get.“

“The Dolphin Lounge is keeping live blues relevant in Columbus. Please keep it up. I recently saw a negative review for the bar’s refusal to offer tap water to patrons. While that may seem like a turn off, it is not the bar’s nor the server’s fault. Public eating/drinking establishments can only lawfully offer tap water if it has been filtered. Instead of breaking the law and offering unfiltered tap water, the bar offers bottles of water. Hopefully, the reviewer just didn’t have all the facts.“

“First time here and I can say I will be back! Absolutely amazing food! The waiter rocked it out, can tell he actually genuinely loves his job and it shows! Regardless if you live in Lancaster or not make the drive!“

“Love this place. Great food“

“Great service and Top notch quality food served consistently 🤗“

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

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

“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. 😜 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Only been here once. Enjoyed the beer I had.“

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

“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”.“

“This was a delivery so I can’t comment on atmosphere. I ordered the Umami Bombi and added green peppers. The crust and white sauce were great and there was a good amount of mushrooms and shaved truffle on top. I was glad of the peppers and marinara dipping sauce because otherwise it would have been bland. I learned that I am a red sauce and multi-veggie lover more than a white pizza person.

The only snafu was the delivery person leaving the pizza on the sidewalk and not bothering to let me know that it had arrived and where it was. I have very limited mobility and I asked for it to be brought to my apartment door. I had to find someone to retrieve it from outside because I can’t manage the security doors and my walker or bend over to get the delivery off the ground. This was a Door Dash delivery. Choose Uber if you can.

Slammers refunded my money without my even asking for it. Essentially both Slammers and I lost out but the rotten delivery person got the tip. And please try Slammers pizza and other foods. You will enjoy them without a doubt.“

“Visited for the first time ever... will DEFINITELY be returning! The options of on tap drinks were great! Also, Gatto's pizza was amazing (they're right there inside the brewery, so ordering is a breeze!)! Between the bar and the pizza, the customer service was TOP NOTCH! GO!!-you won't be disappointed!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Lived here 25 years. Started going to see good live bands and bluegrass. Small venue, great sound and great vibe. Room to spread out, do a little dance and immerse oneself into a plethora of local bad ass musicians who love what they do!
Must stop and pop one if you're rolling through town!“

“One of the greatest storytellers in Columbus runs this spot. Frequented by kind people with weird hobbies. Bring a friend or make one.“

“Wonderful experience and great atmosphere“

“Hosted a Birthday/Retirement Sing Along Karaoke Party for us. Yes it was all of the above, Nebbie and crew made it the most wonderful and memorable night. Everyone had a great time and all I had to do was show up 🥳 Great easy location for people to get to. Food was very good and served quickly, which was great for a large party. 🎉 I highly recommend as a great venue for fun events.“

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

“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!!!“

“its a smallish dark divine dive bars! just how I like it! bands are right there...BAM! in ur face. awesome back patio with tables and lots of room for a conga line, if you so wish! I ❤️ Rumba🤘🌟🌙 ~Juba Moon“

“Great place for drinks and dogs!“

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

“Bodega is one of those places that knows exactly what it is and leans into it. A low-key, no-frills neighborhood dive with just enough charm to make you want to hang out longer than you planned.

The funnel cake fries are the real surprise hit. Crispy, fluffy, perfectly dusted with sugar and dangerously easy to keep eating. I honestly came in for a drink and left thinking about those fries.

Huge shoutout to Salim behind the bar. Super friendly, attentive, and bringing just the right mix of smooth and playful energy that makes you feel welcome the moment you sit down. He made the whole experience better.

Bodega may not be trying to be fancy, and that’s part of its appeal. It’s a relaxed, easygoing spot with good vibes, great service, and snacks that punch way above their weight.

Would come back, especially for those funnel cake fries and Salim’s hospitality.“

“We needed a place to eat after OTHERWORLD and we found this on Google. Best decision ever. They provide free samples of yummy appetizers and the food itself was completely delicious. Very friendly owners and they treat you like family. I don’t like cheesecake majority of the time but tried theirs and it was also amazing. Spinach Dip, Mushroom Soup, Cheesecake and Burgers (lamb and beef) and the TEA were all phenomenal. 1000/10 recommend!“

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

“This is such a hidden gem“

“The perfect blend of great service and good times... This is exactly what a bar should be... And what Your new bar looks like...“

“My husband and I recently visited fir the first time this past weekend and it is now one of top spots! The staff was amazing, the food was delicious, 10 across the board!“

“So much fun! Glad we had reservations so we had actual seats. I would hate to stand all night. Our server, Alexis, was phenomenal! Friendly, attentive, and when we asked for napkins bc of the condensation from our glasses causing our table to be wet, she went a step further and came back with a wet rag and cleaned our whole table!“

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

“The staff is attentive, friendly and personable. The Draft House is clean and neat. I ordered one of their sub sandwich and a soda which was tastily. I watched ,Poor Thing's last night and enjoyed it immensely, It was funny, twisted and highly entertaining, I highly recommend this movie. I want to give a shout out to Amy who works at the Draft House and put up with me and my antics.“

“Yummy and great staff! The outdoor patio is the best!“

“I had a pleasure of going to the Lion when visiting Bexley. The moment you walk in, you feel wrapped up in this great atmosphere that makes you want to stay. The staff are genuinely friendly and make you feel like a regular even on your first visit. The bartenders are top-notch, fun, welcoming and clearly know their craft. The drinks are some of the best I’ve had in a long time. The Lion has this effortlessly cool vibe and we cannot wait to go back!“

“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.“

“Great spot with good vibes“

“The staff was very helpful when a creep was being weird too my sister also she found something in her drink when she dumped it that said creep bought her if a staff member could give me a number too call too report this too you guys that would be amazing but overall amazing staff“

“Visited Columbus for the first time and stumbled into an amazing restaurant that truly sets the bar for what ethos restaurants should operate from- no seed oils, quality water and everything cooked in beef tallow. For a health conscious restaurant their prices are beyond reasonable with something on the menu for anyone who’s looking to expand their horizons of healthy eating.

Our server Katie was exceptional- so so kind, knowledgeable about the menu and carried a smile on her face the entire service. The GM even made it a point to comp our wellness shots we ordered since we were visiting. Truly made our experience! Thank you katie! ❤“

“the atmosphere is nice they have several locations and the staff is always friendly“

“Bob’s was my Cheers when I lived in Columbus. Super chill, bartenders are all cool af with magnificent vibes. 100% will always stop in when I’m in town.“

“If you want a place where you and your friends can go out, have reasonably priced drinks, be in a lively environment with some characters, and actually hear each other speak without massive TVs plastered on every wall, this is your spot. Some friends and I were in town for a Blue Jackets game a few weeks back, and we found ourselves coming back here each night we were there. Good times.“

“Great time gathering to send my boss off!! Small but very clean and great atmosphere!!The bartender was so nice and friendly! The crowd was fun as well and karaoke was a blast!!“

“Excellent Food, Top Notch Staff... Wonderful place for our Holiday Party... THANK YOU!! 🎄🖖🏻❤️🤍💙☃️❄️🌎🇺🇲“

“Was working in Columbus all weekend closest spot was Mikey‘s. We ate there three nights in a row. Great pizza and cold beers. Highly recommend I will be back.“

“awesome place. owner friendly and welcoming. he supports veterans!“