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2 bars for drag, obviously in Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH

2 bars

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.

FoodDragShowtunesBrunch

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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.

DanceDragLate night

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