I visited Axis for the first time for their Halloween themed, black magic show and it was so much…read morefun! The performances were theatrical, upbeat, and hella entertaining. The crowd was packed and everyone seemed to be in good spirits. A few people had on costumes, so I'll definitely come dressed next year. After the show the dance floor opened back up and kept the mood high. Their drinks are also potent and wallet friendly, a win.

Zero stars! If you want the staff to be rude and the bartenders to catch an attitude for no reason…read morethis is the place! Not a good atmosphere to be around or hang out! Not worth the visit!

Good vibe, good music, employees are nice. My drink was good (the peach crush). I'm sad I missed…read moredrag night but I'm an out of towner so I didn't know about it but would have looooved to go. Definitely a chill spot where you don't have to worry about too much which is nice. Would totally come back if I lived closer!

Union Café has been a Columbus staple for decades and is well known for strong drinks, brunch,…read morekaraoke, and being a welcoming LGBTQIA+ space in the Short North. It had been years since my last visit, so I was excited to come back. One thing that caught us off guard was the ordering process. We bounced between inside and the patio a couple of times trying to figure out where to check in, get menus, and place an order. Eventually we learned that orders are placed at the bar rather than through traditional table service. Once we figured it out, everything went smoothly, but it wasn't immediately obvious. For drinks, we ordered a Green Tea Shot and a Green Tea Cocktail. Both were strong, well-made, and exactly what I'd expect from Union Café. Food was more hit-or-miss. Years ago, the Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla was my go-to order. This version arrived hot, cheesy, and loaded with filling, but the chicken seemed very different from what I remembered. The texture reminded me of canned chicken, and it lacked the seasoning and flavor that made the older version memorable. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't the quesadilla I came back hoping for. I also ordered the half Apple Orchard Salad. It looked great and included apples, feta, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and raspberry vinaigrette. The ingredients worked together fine, but I wouldn't personally pay $6 for the half or $12 for the full again. It felt overpriced for what it delivered. The standout item was the Loaded Tots. Crispy, hot, cheesy, topped with bacon and chipotle crema, and easily the best thing we ordered. No complaints there. Overall, Union Café still shines when it comes to atmosphere, drinks, patio seating, and community presence. I just wish the food had lived up to the memories that brought me back in the first place.

Perfect dive bar drink Miller high life great music about to start. This place has been around for…read moreprobably 50 years so there's definite history here to be seen and experienced.

It IS the cultural hub of the Midwest! What more do you need to know?…read moreClassic neighborhood bar on North High Street just north of Morse Rd!

It's a vibe had so many crazy fun nights here, great atmosphere, fun crowds. 10/10 collage bar…read morevibes. (Also there is free popcorn)

We had originally stopped in to Goodnight John Boy across the street and didn't have a good time,…read moreso we walked over here. It was a much quieter atmosphere with reasonably priced drinks. The parking lot is a little strange- quite a bit of broken glass scattered around and a full sized dumpster right in front of the entrance. But I suppose this adds to the dive bar vibe. The bar staff were attentive and helpful and we each had one drink before continuing on to the next spot. I think that this is a nice, almost hidden, spot off the main street to stop in for a drink and recharge from the craziness of some of the other bars. The ceiling is also really fun and has a lot of beer taps mounted on it.

Divey vibes without approaching DEEP dive status…read more SNT was the perfect place to grab a beer and pizza in the Short North. The tavern had a very casual, approachable look and feel which mirrored the personality of the bartenders. There are enough TVs and dartboards to keep your attention in the moments that you're not having a drink or inhaling the DE-licious DE-troit pizza from in-house kitchen Pie of the Tiger.

I used to love this bar. We used to come here all the time back in the day. I came recently around…read morehappy hour time. This place just seems down and out now. Plus someone else's tab was charged to my card on top of my own tab. Not cool, especially since the bar was not busy at all so I don't see how that could have happened.

Incredible vibes, incredible service from the KING of bartenders with the key-shaped earrings. He…read moremade our drinks fast and delicious :p I love slammers so much!

Service was kind and quick. We came for trivia night and had a blast. All the food our table…read moreordered was good. I got the italian sub -- very tasty but desperately needed more dressing. I would recommend asking for extra / on the side. The bar looked clean and well looked after. People were respectful and kind. And parking was easy, what more could you want.

Normally a nice chill dive bar with friendly people. Only exception is when the occasional stupid…read moredrunk woman (for lack of a more appropriate word I can't say here) come in and start screaming in your ears for no apparent reason. Other than that it's a nice little bar.

It's a dive bar. A lovely dive bar. Cheap beer, everybody's friendly. Cash only…read more Everyone should try it at least once. Been there are many times

Stayed at the Canopy and wanted a late night bite to eat. We come down to the convention center all…read morethe time for volleyball tournaments and didn't even know this place existed! It is our type of bar... Small and just a nice little place to hang out. Bartender was super friendly and service was great. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak and it was so fresh and delicious. My husband ordered a Smashburger and thought it was really good. I had a martini and it was a bonus they had blue cheese stuffed olives! :)We will definitely be coming back when we return for tournaments!!

I've always passed Flatiron Tavern on walks and runs and assumed it was just a bar with typical bar…read morefood. Little did I know, when I finally checked out their website, they have a TON of Philly cheesesteaks! I love a good Philly, so I knew I had to give it a try. Our service was pretty slow, but honestly, that's kind of on par with a bar, so I wasn't too surprised. Still, this could be worked on. We were on the patio and our server admitted he didn't know who was helping us. It turned out to be him - but after 15 minutes of waiting lol. The space is super cool and really unique. It has a fun atmosphere that makes it feel like more than just your typical neighborhood bar. The food was great! They have lots of different ways to build your own Philly, which I loved. There were also a bunch of different sauces to choose from, and I especially enjoyed getting to try those. The fries were thin, crispy, and came with a CRAP ton. They were really good and definitely not skimpy on the portion! Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by Flatiron Tavern. Definitely not just a bar with bar food like I originally thought. I'll be back for another Philly!

What a fun spot to check out. We were grabbing pizza across…read morethe street and when we went to leave, we caught this place and checked it out. Amazing vibes, friendly staff, awesome time.

What a fun inclusive club. Got there early and got seats at the bar easily. Friendly bartenders and…read morepatrons the music was pumping great tunes. By 11 the place was full of happy, shiny people. The owner even introduced himself and had a drink with us. It will be in my list for the next time.

The bartender got me my beer than went to the other side of the bar. I had to call out for him to…read moreget me another beer because he was at the other end talking to these old guys. Every time I needed something I had to call out loud for him.

Love Aaron and the crew. Always happy to spend time at Tremont! We have only been in Columbus 7…read moremonths. Love it!