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5 bars in Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH

5 bars

Most bars cluster on High Street in the Short North and walk to each other easily; Downtown and the Brewery District are a short rideshare south.

Union Cafe

Short North / N High St · 782 N High St

A big restaurant-bar that has anchored the Short North since 1996, with food all day and a crowd that fills up after dinner. Go for Tuesday trivia, Wednesday drag, Sunday drag brunch or showtunes on Sunday night.

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Axis Nightclub

Short North / N High St · 775 N High St

Columbus's main gay dance club, with several rooms, big DJ nights and touring drag stars on the stage. Save it for a late Friday or Saturday after drinks across the street.

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Slammers

Downtown / E Long St · 202 E Long St

A lesbian bar open since 1993 that also serves good pizza, and everyone is welcome. It's relaxed early on and busier on DJ and karaoke nights.

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AWOL

Downtown / Olde Towne East edge · 49 Parsons Ave

A military-themed bar complex with a smoking patio and a regular crowd that leans bear and leather. A no-fuss stop most nights, and it hosts a big circuit-style party weekend during Pride.

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Club Diversity

Brewery District / S High St · 863 S High St

A piano bar and cocktail lounge in an old Victorian house with patio gazebos. Live piano on Thursday nights and karaoke on Wednesdays and Sundays make it an easy, unhurried evening.

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