50 Best Bars near New Albany

“Lunch was yummy, service excellent. It was my first time there, but I’ll surely be back.“

“We had a great time. Beautiful location, excellent coffee, seriously delicious food, friendly staff. We’re here from Wheeling,WV, but will DEFINITELY make the trip back!“

“We had our rehearsal dinner at BrewDog in New Albany, and overall it was a great experience. The food and service on the day of the event were both excellent, and everything went smoothly for our group, which made for a really fun and relaxed evening before the wedding.

Mara was very helpful during the booking and planning process and was great to work with. However, communication was sometimes a bit slow, and responses could take a couple of weeks, with no automatic out-of-office reply when she was unavailable, which made planning a little harder at times.

Despite that, the actual event itself went very well, and the staff delivered great service and food that our guests really enjoyed. We were happy with how the rehearsal dinner turned out and appreciated being able to celebrate with our friends and family in such a fun setting.“

“I have celiac disease and am very limited in places that I can go where I feel safe. I stumbled across someone raving about mellow mushroom and decided to look into it. Not only do they have a gluten free menu but they are well educated in cross contamination and but they also have a dedicated area for toppings and take proper precautions to make sure that no other people touch your food . Jamie, our waitress was amazing and was able to answer all of our questions and knew when and how to ask others for help. My husband and I will definitely be back.“

“Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant! Don Rolando el jefe de tortillas! .... this Chef makes fresh tortillas for his guest. He told me the story of how his grandma would make fresh tortillas and slide him one or two before dinner as a kid. He would add a little water and salt roll it into a ball and eat it before anyone would notice. This act of love and family traditions has now made it to your table. One of the best lunches I have had in a hot min. Thank you Don Rolando! Great patio too. #freshtortillas #mexicanfood #columbusohio“

“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”.“

“Wonderful experience and great atmosphere“

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

“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! :)“

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

“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!“

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

“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 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!“

“Great spot with good vibes“

“Great place to hang out and have some fun“

“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!!“

“I would like to see the bartenders to be able to control or at least have some type of control over patrons that come in they’re arguing and making threats to the person they’re arguing with. Last night there was two people in there and they were in the middle isles when you come closer to the front door. One of the two people that were arguing was making threats to the other person, saying that he will kill him. He will shoot him. The bartender does nothing at all nothing. The bartender called out the wrong person loudly thought that called the police. Police came in and everybody got quiet. Safety should be number one at all times if somebody’s gonna argue, making threats and threatens to shoot the person that they are arguing with in the bar be put out and or the police called . The bartender has a responsibility to the bar and protect the patrons. This did not happen, there should be some type of protocol in place that all the bartenders need to adhere to when something of this nature happens. There was also two killings last year at two close bars we don’t need to have it at The Rock!!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Was able to eat and drink in the restaurant 2 nights in a row. The staff and chef is amazing. We normally stay at the hotel once a year and because of the restaurant experience this weekend we will now make this more than once a year event. I definitely recommend the Ribeye and the chef’s sides.“

“I just wanted to leave a review because the crew here is so kind and easy going. They always treat me so well when I come and they are very on top of things. Food is really good and I appreciate the pescatarian/vegetarian options they have.“

“Cute place staff was nice. I wasn’t impressed with their signature sandwich, the HURON ST. MELT. We are not local so the group gave the common viewpoint that the food was “okay”. Fair pricing and the live entertainment was good.“

“Great food, great pricing, really nice staff, very clean and fun with pool tables, bingo night…really couldn’t ask for more…“

“Used to go here in the early '80s before I moved to Texas and continued to go when I when I moved back '86. Can't believe it's still around. Headin' there soon.“

“Great place Ben a few yrs“

“Friendly atmosphere and awesome bartenders“

“Small place but fun! There's a pool table and karaoke on Fridays. The vibe is interesting, hard to pinpoint a "type" of patron that would frequent this place - which I really like. Pretty calm, clean, mature, and social, was the feeling I got. Could use more "saloon-themed" decor to match the name. Ample parking and convenient location. Would visit again!“

“Love Grain + Grape! Great local shop with friendly, knowledgeable staff. Nice selection of craft beers and wine. My favorite place to pick up a bottle or two for the weekend.“

“El mejor restaurante mexicano“

“I don't know what I was expecting, but this wasn't it. Extremely crowded. The floor was covered in spilled drinks. Nowhere to sit or put a coat. The line at the bar was long. The music was so loud we couldn't hear anyone. There were three stalls in the women's room - one had no door at all, and one had a door that wouldn't close. You can't watch anyone ride the bull as it is hidden in the back corner. This place is a waste of time.“

“Definitely by far ABSOLUTELY the best wing's in the city! HOWEVER I let a friend try my wings when I got home and he was hooked and asked me how much they were and I couldn't tell him so we looked on the website and THERE IS NO MENU That shows food and prices. I believe they may be losing some business but not much but TIP TO THE BAR...POST YOUR MENU AND PRICES GUYS!!!“

“I always have a great time!“

“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.“

“I went last Wednesday for the first time.
Parking is not the best. The bartender was very nice. The chicken wings were great drinks are what you expect in a bar. There was a lady at the bar who helped me know what food was good and she was very friendly.
Will come back“

“amazing staff that are on top of things awesome karaoke and fantastic drink prices“

“Service was decent. The bartender was nice. Atmosphere was Kool till the crowd started. It's a mixed bag. I prefer grown and sexy. The Red Snapper and fries was impeccable. I should never have to ask for condiments tho. They should be offered. I thought it weird to get a to go plate when I didn't ask for it. There's a 10 wing minimum if you eat chicken. Also not the upcharge for freaking coke in your run with coke drink. 🥴Also paying with a card is an upcharge. Over all I came for the Snapper and it didn't disappoint. Idk that I'd be back tho cause I don't like extra fees for trivial items. especially when I have to tip as well.🤷🏽“

“Dannies staff is just amazing and everybody around our town will tell you the same thing about to pull all if you’re new to Columbus and looking for a place to play check out Cushions guaranteed that this is the Pool hall you’re looking for.“

“Stygies Tavern is a great local bar to get a quick drink or stay for a while. They have very affordable prices for Columbus. They have several pool tables throughout the place but they eat quarters from time to time. Bartenders are always friendly and quick to fill your order. I highly recommend Stygies Tavern!“

“Classics Sports Bar is an excellent spot to hang out with friends, grab a beer, and catch a game in a vibrant atmosphere. For those visiting from outside the United States, it offers a unique and authentic experience to see what a typical American sports bar is all about. Between the high-energy environment and the genuine local feel, it is the perfect destination for anyone looking to enjoy great entertainment and experience the culture firsthand.“

“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.“

“Awesome people and great food highly recommend“

“I recommend Condado tacos here at Easton. I also recommend our waitress Erin B. She is amazing, friendly and quick!!“

“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!“

“It is a sketchy but very inexpensive bar on the mid-east side of Columbus. The clientele like it because it is open as far as I know at 7am. We were there at 1030am enjoying a beer. It's not a place you take a date. But some friends when golf is rained out is ok to even good!“

“Food was great . Had spaghetti with meatballs and short rib ragu all I have to say is wow. David was very nice and had really nice suggestions and was new a lot about the wines we were interested in definitely will be back soon“

“First time here as a new resident of the Columbus area... Very friendly service. They don't have a kitchen, but are next to 'Donatos' and have a window that makes it super easy to order and get food from there. I came on a Monday night so it was pretty slow, looking forward to checking the place out on a busier “

“The buffet is great! I highly recommend!“

“My friend and I go weekly because this place is outstanding“