The Winking Lizard
In worthington and on bethel sport a good beer selection.
The Arena District
Home of the columbus nationwide arena. bars include frog bear wild boar, brother's, gaswerks, and the lodge bar, each containing a different personality and young 20-somethings atmosphere. cabs are easy to flag down, parking is cheap, and each bar has incredible happy hour specials. don't miss brothers $1 thursday mug night, an ohio state student favorite.
The Char Bar
Across the street from the greater columbus convention center is a nicely low-key place to get good drinks, many different types of beer, and relax.
Old Bag of Nails Pub
Perfect place for happy hour! Landmark in Bexley community of Columbus. Styled after an English Pub this is a great place to hang out and test MANY different beer selections. The beer-battered pickles and fish-n-chips are excellent. Great for Happy Hour 2/7PM to sit on their back patio overlooking the bridge and water with a fun jazz band playing every Thursday 7-9PM.
Barley's
Is a microbrewery in the short north that is known for its high-quality beers.
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Victorian's Midnight Cafe
At the corner of 5th & neil avenues. non-smoking, a great selection of beers, very casual. live music most nights.
The Short North
Area, on n high street above goodale street combines art galleries with bars. first weekend of the month is "gallery hop" and places are open later.
Wyandotte Winery
4640 wyandotte dr., (http://www.wyandottewinery.com) a family run winery located in a cozy neighborhood setting in northeast columbus. wyandotte has produced fine grape and fruit wines on premises for over 30 years. visit the wine shop and tasting room, enjoy a taste of the current wine offerings, and browse the wine related items in the gift shop.
Music
Bernie's/The Distillery
1896 north high st in the university area.
Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
405 neil ave. formerly the promowest pav. in the arena district. (http://www.promowestlive....) a mid-sized venue seating 2,200 patrons indoors and 4,500 outdoors.