an awesome dive bar on all fronts. Welcoming and perfect. Great pop in on a snowy Saturday afternoon. Didn't see food but saw darts. If looking for a welcoming g drink in low key but awesome place--this is it. read more

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Unfortunately had a really bad experience here. The bartenders were extremely rude. Even to the point of throwing a beer at my friends head? Wtf is going on here? Will not be back. read more

What a miserable place. The bartenders are horrible. They act like everything you do is an inconvenience to them. I kid you not the bartender threw an empty beer at my friend trying to hit a different customer who told him off for his attitude. Horrendous place. I will never be back. read more

Wow, places like this still exist? This is a down-home dive bar stocked with a cast of blue collar regulars...in the middle of a bougie gentrified historic neighborhood? I'm not sure how it's allowed (probably grandfathered in from when this place used to be a "rough part of town") but, I LOVE IT! The bartender was maybe the best conversationalist I've ever experienced at a bar. He was genuinely interested in what I had to say and was instantly engaging. His name was Michael. The beer prices were CHEAP and they had a surprisingly decent selection of taps, much of it local. Michael knew everyone in the bar, but was still really welcoming to an out-of-town Alaska ruffian such as myself. read more

One of the last bastions of true hold in the wall enjoyment. Good pricing, quick service, a nice place to watch a game. Plenty of screens where everyone can see. For a group the primo spot would be the window booth/table that has its own screen. read more

MY FAVORITE BAR!!!!!!!!! If you like dive bars & having a good time you have to go here! Cheap drinks, great vibes, dart boards, & fantastic bartenders, what more could you ask for?! read more

Beck Tavern - Lemon drop shot - Dive Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great little dive bar in German Village. Cheap drinks with generous pours. No food but I did see dart boards. This is just a cool place to stop as I believe the bar is like 70 years old. Could be wrong. But hubby thought it was a cool spot and his bourbon pour was wow!!! read more

It's a very friendly German Village High end Dive bar, and I mean that in the most respectful way. It's clean, friendly, good selection, steel tip darts cool local upscale Nieghbor hood tavern. If you need a drink without any BullSht have a 2 Hearted draught and talk to your Nieghbor kind of place. My fav kind of place. read more

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Beck Tavern is the darkest and dingiest of the dive bars in Columbus. It's so dark that you should think about bringing a flashlight. This place has not changed much over the years. It's gotten some new TVs but not much else. There's always a bunch of regulars who are having a good time. It of course is located on Beck. Not to be confused with High Beck Tavern, which is upscale compared to here. The inside is filled with old wood paneling. It's kind of hard to see anything. They keep it so dark inside. Maybe you don't want to see the inside better. The bar seems pretty clean though. It has some old musty smells but it's not horrible. This bar is right in the middle of German Village. It gives you a great idea about what to drink. Luckily they have those cool Jager machines. I love getting me some bombs. It's about $4.50 per bomb at happy hour. They also have many beers on tap. A popular activity is darts. They also have a fantastic jukebox. It kind of feels out of place where it's at. It's in a really good neighborhood. This is better than the renovated Sycamore which is now overpriced. read more

Beck Tavern - Jager Bomb - Dive Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Jen and Mike are excellent bartenders and super friendly. The vibe there and TV set up is also outstanding. Love it!

A very long time favorite but it's amazing how the indifference of a bartender can soil a long standing appreciation for a nice hole in the wall bar. A recent experience with the larger female bartender left me disappointed and rethinking my future visits to The Beck. Trying too hard to be a "Rough Chick" and dropping too many F-bombs amid her obvious disdain for those customers that weren't her favorites was obvious and distasteful. There's a lot of cheap beers in this town-most served with some appreciation and tastefulness. Lighten up sister. There's a lot of options in Columbus. read more

best dive bar in downtown. on the weekend, everyone is in a great mood to be there. the bartenders are always super nice and generous pours. the prices can't be topped. love this place. read more

Traveling nurse from Indianapolis, this place has no food, it's old, and has a cramped little bath room. what it has is real people, great staff, plenty of seating, real brisle board dart boards and cheap drinks!!! I will miss this place and if any one gives it less than 5 stars! they do not appreciate a real drinking bar! all my favorite bars have little bathrooms! read more

Was a little apprehensive when we got there but turned into a perfect stop for a beer during a walk around the neighborhood. They didn't have any music playing until someone started using the jukebox, so that would be my only complaint. Other than the quiet atmosphere, perfect dive bar with nice regulars and a friendly bartender. read more

Great little bar in neighborhood. Fun chill place, with friendly service. Nice place to hang out with friends.

If you're looking for a dive bar --this is the place to go! Typical of the midwest --everyone is friendly but up front. The bartenders that were there were super helpful, but didn't take any shi* from patrons (which I love!). We came from out of town and we asked if there were any drink specials. The bartender looked at us and said -- honey, we don't have drink specials...it's all the time. We're the cheapest in town --nothing here is more than $6. She wasn't lying! 2 beers and a shot of good bourbon....$16. read more

Cold beer, good mixed drinks. Only bad thing is, NO food besides chips. Huge bummer. Cheap drinks but nothing to eat with n

I was rocking $6 yueling pitchers all night! Who's going to complain about that. The bar is comfy dive and was crowded by not packed on a Friday. Bartender was super nice and friendly. Def a bar to visit if your in the area. read more

Beck Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The friendliest, most unpretentious neighborhood bar. We just moved to the area from Cincinnati and wanted to find a new bar spot. The staff are awesome as are drinks. Their draft beer list is . Go visit! This is a bar doing everything right, including masks! read more

I really had a great experience here. The bartenders are very good at their jobs even when it was very busy. We didn't have to wait at the bar for very long each time we needed a drink. The dart boards are a plus!!! Drinks were cheap and bartender remembered our orders. read more

Cute little bar but comfy and friendly. The bartender's were friendly. Played good music. Its a true dive bar in the heart of the village. read more

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I've been here once and I'm officially in love. What can I say, I'm a romantic - I fall fast. I think I knew I had serious feelings about Beck when an old, overweight patron entered without a shirt and surgical tape over his nipples acting as pasties. Yup, that was the moment. I don't go out on the weekend usually, because even the dives tend to draw a bigger, more irritating crowd, but I came here on a Saturday night from 9-12ish and found myself with a small crowd of folks who left my rowdy party of 5 in peace. - Two Hearted on tap. Always a must for any place I'm going to call my own. (Also spotted a Goose Island tap... 2 more I didn't take stock of) - Readily available nearby street parking, unlike the rest of German Village. - 100% dive vibes, without the smelly, stickiness that often accompanies that I'll be back, Beck. read more

Low beck is a hole-in-the-wall bar that looks rough on the outside, but packs a great atmosphere on the inside! With multiple TVs, 3 dart boards and a cool jukebox, this place has a very welcoming feel. If that's not what gets you, then go visit Mike the bartender! He's a great guy that makes the bar that much more appealing. Prices are really good ($2 for some domestics; at least on weeknights), seating is decent (bar stools and some extra seating) and street parking (could be limited around GV on a busy night). Definitely going back! read more

Beck Tavern (colloquially 'Low Beck') is my favorite go-to bar in Columbus. This place is the perfect example of a straight-up dive hovering satisfactorily above hole-in-the-wall. There's a smell, but only sometimes. It's cheap, but the selection is good. The bathrooms are a bit rickety, but they are always clean and I never have to wait. Low Beck has a consistent regular crowd, but there is also a good mix during the peak bar-going nights. The jukebox is one of those mega search online digital numbers, so there is always a wide variety of tunes playing. TVs for sports, excellent and non-annoying service, dart boards, and enough seating all make for the best of low key bar experiences. Hope to see you there - I'll be the one with the Maker's Mark, straight up. read more

Great dive bar. Real dart boards. Friendly bartenders. 2 Minor complaints...1st, the drinks are TINY. 2nd, it usually smells like a port-a-pot in there. Although, my most recent visit was not near as bad as it was last time. read more

Yes, it is a good thing that the bartender looked at me funny when I asked for a Rusty Nail. He knew what it was, he just wasn't sure they had Drambuie. Once he found it he was sure when it had last been opened. After he got it open he gave it the ole smell test to make sure it was still good. Somehow, all of these things help Beck Tavern. Well, that and the $3 price tag. Other perks? They have a great juke box and just enough light to play a game of euchre while you drink. Beck Tavern, Divey, just the way I like it. read more

Great place to chill and super low key. Becks also has cheap drink prices and a decent selection of craft brews. Full of cool people on weekends and the regulars on week nights. For me, this is a true hidden gem in German Village. One of the regular bartenders even looks a little like Stephen Segal. He's fun to talk with. read more

I have been going to the Beck Tavern since the mid 90's and now I live around the corner. I am not entirely certain why we started frequenting the Beck, but, I am pretty sure it has something to do with the fact that it is the quintessential dive bar. All through College this was where we all knew to meet the night before Thanksgiving... It was and is a tradition! Everything from the sign outside screams dive bar! When I walk in the bar it feels as if I am walking back into 1995... Absolutely nothing has changed (aside from the new Juke box, Mega Touch machine and newish dart boards). The bar hasn't changed in over 15 years.... the oddly shaped booths in the front and the back are favorite spots for meeting a group. I can sit at the Beck Tavern for hours playing PhotoHunt or playing a heated game of darts. If you are looking for ultra friendly service.... this is not the place. If you squirm in a less than clean bathroom... Go somewhere else. If you are looking for fruity drinks, a wine list or micro brews... I also suggest looking elsewhere. The fact that it is equipped with cold beers, Darts, Mega Touch and a great Juke Box keeps me coming back. The Beck Tavern is a German Village staple! read more

This is my favorite neighborhood bar. The bartenders are attentive and the beer is cheap. There's plenty of space for darts or seating in the booth area, depending on what you're in the mood for. The TVs are good for watching games and there's a great selection on the Touch Tunes. It's my go-to spot for ending a night out or grabbing a casual drink and catching up with my neighborhood pals. read more

Things were going great until we witnessed the bartender physically assault another patron last night. Unsure of the circumstances, but needless to say it made us extremely uncomfortable. Drinks were good, but that level of hostility is not worth a return visit. I have never felt the need to leave a Yelp review on a restaurant before, but what I saw last night I felt could not go ignored. read more

This is the very first bar I went into upon moving to Columbus. How could I not? It's a few blocks away and came highly recommended by my parents from when they lived here 30 years ago. Following a bar recommendation from my parents was my first mistake. This bar probably looks the same as it did 30 years ago, but I didn't find that to be an advantage. It seems run down in the middle of gorgeous surroundings. I don't think they serve food at all. The night we went and asked if they served food, they pointed to a tub of hot dogs in one of the booths that were free. No, thank you. The regulars that were there were crazy loud with really cringe-inducing conversations that I would prefer not to overhear. It is super dark and kind of gloomy on the inside. I should probably give this place another try. After all, they do have a ridiculously long happy hour from 2-8pm with $1.50 domestics if that's your thing. The service was friendly as well. There is clearly a reason this place has stayed in business for this long I just need to figure it out... read more

Great atmosphere! A good place to go for a chill evening with friends. Will definitely return.

I've lived in German Village for 6 years before finally coming in here. What a huge waste of 6 years! Cold beer, friendly bar tenders, Golden Tee Live, real dart boards, and TVs to watch a game. No food, bummer, but a few snacks of chips and such. read more

What a gem. It's labeled as divey and I get that feel from the dimly lit tucked away place. However, it is very clean, appointed with good music, new games, and the nicest bartenders around. Drinks were not a bad deal either. read more

I've lived in German Village for nearly 3 years now, and have frequented Beck Tavern many, many times with friends and family. It's my favorite bar in the area. The atmosphere is comfortable and homey; it's like hanging out in your best friend's parents' basement back home. Not a shred of pretension. The drinks are cheap and the bartenders are always friendly and on top of things. They have a great happy hour on Monday through Friday with domestics and well drinks for $2.00 or less up until 7:00PM, so my roommate and I have been going on Thursday nearly every week. They've got 4 dartboards and a great jukebox that you can select songs on through your iPhone if you download the app (which is quick and easy). There are plenty of TVs that typically play a variety of sports. The only bummer is that there's no food (with the exception of a small selection of chips), but I actually prefer it that way. It's within easy walking distance from plenty of restaurants so it's a great stop for pre- or post-dinner drinks. read more

Both night bartenders are phenomenal. They will always make you feel welcome. One of my favorite haunts in the village.

Beck Tavern is my favorite neighborhood hangout. Phenomenal place to play darts! Excellent atmosphere and bartenders!

Ah, Beck's. You're A-OK, for sure. This place is ridiculously close to my house, so I've ended up here with friends when we're not quite ready to go home yet (but probably should), or have already been imbibing at my house and feel the urge to go out but not far (but we probably shouldn't). The vibe: Divey, which is funny considering the multi-million dollar homes it neighbors (not my house). The clientele: Regulars; old German Village Rats. The booze: Bell's Two Hearted on tap!!! One time I locked myself out of my apartment and had to go to Beck's to wait for a friend with a spare key. I think if I hadn't had this experience there, I probably would've given it an extra star. First, there were just a bunch of dudes there by themselves. It was clearly a stop off before these dudes went home to their wives, girlfriends, kids, or... maybe they just didn't want to go home and be alone yet. But it was pretty weird and sad. One guy had just come from a hockey game and just wanted to talk about hockey, but no one else did, so he just started shouting stats at the TV. Another dude was asking every other patron for a cigarette, and then overly talking to them afterwards. The bartender and another patron exchanged glances while the dude went outside for a minute, and said "I don't think he's really after a cigarette." I'm kind of dumb when it comes to these underbelly affairs... so I wonder what this guy wanted. Sexual favors? Drugs? Even though I was the only lady in the place, and it was extremely weird and depressing, I still feel like this is a safe environment (rest assured). Anyway, I think I'll continue to enjoy chilling here with friends, preferably under the influence of an adult beverage or two *before* I walk in. Also, if you're meeting friends here, be sure to clarify that it's the Beck Tavern at Beck and 6th, not High-Beck at, well, High and Beck (which is slightly more well-known). I have friends who differentiate the two by calling the Beck Tavern Lo-Beck. Finally, as the weather gets nicer, I'll probably find myself at the Lo-Beck a little less often as I opt for patios. It's a great den of warmth in the winter, though. read more

Went to this neighborhood staple on a Friday night after work. Instantly got the vibe that this is a local place. And by that, I mean, it seemed like everyone knew each other. Although, I was a single, non-regular.... I was welcomed by both the female and male bartenders on shift, all the while they were interacting with the regulars. And although, none of the regulars reached out, the bartenders were exceptional in making me feel welcome. If you are from Columbus or out of town, it's worth the trip, and I didn't even get to sample any food...Bottom line, huge potential to becoming a regular here. read more

if i lived in german village, i think i would make it a point to become an institution at this bar. it is a dive. the table in the front was obviously custom cut for the space its in, yet it constantly feels like its going to tip over. there's darts, pool, and a jukebox. we went on st patricks day, there were maybe 2 other people there, and there was an announcement on the jukebox about how no one was allowed to play any irish music. THIS is the kind of bar i want to hang out in, not the kind with weird signature cocktails, holier than thou attitudes, and popped collars. read more