If hanging out in bars is your thing, then there’s a lot to choose from in Columbus. From neighborhood watering holes to upscale cocktail lounges, you can find something for everyone in just about every corner of the city.
This year, when asking our readers and editors about the best bars in Columbus, we narrowed down the final results into a Top 20 list instead of a Top 10 list to show off a little more variety and diversity than usual. The results include a mix of old and new, so no matter your preference, there’s likely something off your radar to discover for your next night out.
The Top 20 Columbus Bars of 2017:
20. The Crest Gastropub
2855 Indianola Ave. — Clintonville
621 Parsons Ave. — South Side
19. Service Bar
1230 Courtland Ave. — Short North
18. Standard Hall
1100 N. High St.— Short North
17. Olde Towne Tavern
889 Oak St. — Olde Towne East
16. Club 185
185 E. Livingston Ave. — German Village
17. House Beer
843 N. High St. — Short North
14. Lineage Brewing
2971 N. High St. — Clintonville
13. Strongwater Food & Spirits
401 W. Town St. — Franklinton
12. MOUTON
954 N. High St. — Short North
11. Short North Tavern
674 N. High St. — Short North