City’s Outdoor Seating Pilot Program Resumes March 15
March 2, 2021 3:44 pm

With warmer weather (hopefully) around the corner, the City of Columbus announced its Outdoor Seating Pilot Program will resume on Monday, March 15. Making its initial run last summer and fall, the program allows restaurants to use the right of way for temporary, on-street dining areas or their parking lots to expand seating. “The pilot […]
First Look: Pins Mechanical Co. & 16-Bit Bar + Arcade at Easton
February 27, 2021 1:28 pm

The PINS Mechanical Co. and 16-Bit Bar + Arcade mash-up will make its debut at Easton Town Center on Thursday, March 4…all 38,000 square feet of it. The address, 4117 Worth Ave., is Rise Brands’ largest location yet for the growing bar and entertainment concepts. PINS at Easton spans two floors plus a mezzanine level […]
Gallo’s on High Now Open in Clintonville
January 28, 2021 12:14 pm

Gallo’s on High is the latest to join the ranks of new Clintonville restaurants, including next-door neighbor The Pit BBQ Grille. The family-run restaurant officially opened its doors earlier this month at 4215 N. High St., the former home of Little Eater. It’s the fourth for the Gallo’s portfolio, joining taprooms on Bethel Road and […]
After Delays TownHall Finally Opens in Short North
January 25, 2021 3:13 pm

Editor’s note: As of Thursday, January 28, TownHall in the Short North is officially open. Just over three years after it was initially announced, TownHall is opening its doors in the Short North at 792 N. High St. in Columbus. An exact date is to be determined (check back here for updates), but Communications Director […]
The Top 20 Best Bars in Columbus
December 30, 2020 9:09 pm

2020 has been a very difficult year for local bars, but there has been a few silver linings. Changes to Ohio liquor laws (temporary at first, and now permanent) allow bars to sell cocktails-to-go for both carry out and delivery, and patio expansion into streets has allowed safer outdoor patronage during the pandemic. While some […]
The Top 10 Best Bars in Columbus
December 30, 2020 9:09 pm

Everyone has a favorite spot to grab a drink… whether it’s a fancy cocktail in a lounge, or a can of beer at the neighborhood dive. Our readers and editors selected their top spots and identified the following list as the best bars in all of Columbus. Number one this year is Service Bar, located […]
The List: 85+ Central Ohio Bars & Restaurants that Opened in 2020
December 30, 2020 1:21 pm

What a year for bars and restaurants. 2020 has brought some…challenges to the industry, but that hasn’t kept new spots from opening in nearly every corner of the city. Whether plans were in motion pre-pandemic, or the environment gave rise to new opportunities, these (80 plus) spots found a way to make it work, saying […]