Tremont Lounge

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!

2.1 mi•Short North, Italian Village

Dance floor and part of stage

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Union Cafe

3.6(456 reviews)

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.

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Awol

3.7(47 reviews)

1.4 mi•Olde Towne East

My neighborhood bar! Patio in the summer is where it's at. I have been coming here for over 20…read moreyears and many evaluations. Crowd is friendly, good drinks, and is great for after work stop in and handing out with friends. Evenings in the Barracks and out back are fun too but typically a crowd shit around 7:30 to 8pm. Definitely recommend.

First time here September 17, 2024. It's in a nice neighborhood and the ambiance was well kept…read more Great layout and clean. Gary was adorable and welcoming. Great selection of draft beers! Also has a large beautiful patio with ample space to sit, capture photos, soak in nature, and play games.

4.5 mi•University District

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Dick's Den

4.2(82 reviews)

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!

"stage" area... Through the back entry are pool tables and darts.

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Local Bar

3.6(76 reviews)

2.4 mi•Short North

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.

2.0 mi•Short North, Italian Village

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Short North Tavern

3.7(108 reviews)

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.

Pie of the Tiger!!! We ordered the Just Pepperoni Pizza and it was delicious. The pizza is a square…read morecut into 4 pieces. The sauce is on top of the cheese and and it's just the right amount plus it's good. The crust is kindof soft but the edges are crispy not hard. There really wasn't a service because you just walked up and place your order and wait. Sitting is not too bad either. Tavern feel with a few booths and tables. Definitely a new spot for me and my husband!!!!

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Slammers

4.0(102 reviews)

1.3 mi•Downtown

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.

2.1 mi•Short North, Italian Village

Bingo every Tuesday!

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Mike's Grill

4.2(47 reviews)

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

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Flatiron Tavern

4.3(133 reviews)

1.5 mi•Downtown

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!!

To preface this appropriately, we had several cocktails before arriving and hadn't eaten in several…read morehours. The Flatiron is a skinny ass triangular building which is pretty cool. The vide is urban tavern with several TVs showing the Cleveland Guardians game which also is cool. It was not too noisy, not too quiet on a Friday night. We got some draft lagers and they were good: proper carbonation and clean tap lines. I got an order of buffalo wings and a side of tater tots. I asked for blue cheese but got ranch. My spousal unit got the BYO cheesesteak with beef brisket, provolone and onions. Ok, so the wings were not the best. It was a good crisp fry with no coating or breading which is to be commended, but there was some odor and flavor I just couldn't place. It almost smelled like fish sauce. Weird and distracting. It wasn't bad, but that smell of fermented fish... not what I wanted. Also, ranch for a blue cheese guy is just wrong. However, the cheesesteak was delish. I only had a bite but we both agreed it was very good. Don't come at me Philly, I know it wasn't that good, but it was way more solid than I expected and I instantly regretted my wing order at the first cheesesteak bite. Will I go again? Yes. Will I get the wings? Nah, cheesesteaks all day.

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Steaming hot wings with mild buffalo sauce

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The Go Go

3.6(22 reviews)

2.5 mi•Italian Village

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.

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Much better place since the owner stays out the bar. Bartenders are nice and fun. Nice 180!

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