Best Bars in Columbus

Real videos of Bars in Columbus — 4 places, filmed by creators on the ground.


Ranked venues

  1. $$$RusticCozyInvitingExtensive bourbonSouthern-inspired foodCraft cocktails

    About the venue

    Buckeye Bourbon House is an inviting bourbon bar in Columbus, showcasing an extensive selection of bourbons and craft cocktails since its opening in 2017. The bar features a rustic décor with a wood-burning fireplace, creating a cozy atmosphere. In addition to drinks, the menu includes Southern-inspired small plates and entrees that pair well with bourbon. It draws a diverse crowd looking for a unique drinking and dining experience.

    What the videos show

    A montage of food and restaurant scenes in Columbus, Ohio. Shots include a hand lifting a slice of pizza with a cheese pull, a pasta dish in a black skillet, chicken wings with Brussels sprouts, glazed ribs, a burger with fries and beer, a flatbread pizza, and a creamy rigatoni dish. A bar interior with bottles is shown. The video ends with a black screen listing 'Forno Kitchen & Bar' and 'Buckeye Bourbon House'.

    36 E Gay St

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    What the videos show

    A fast-paced montage of three Columbus venues: World of Beer (Towns Fairway) showing a giant Bavarian pretzel and sports-bar interior; HMS Host (airport bar) with a mimosa and pre-flight setting; and Union Cafe (High Street) featuring a tall light cocktail and party vibe. The video ends with a 'Download Atmosfy' call-to-action and app logo overlay.

    3934 Townsfair Way

  3. $$CasualFriendlyCommunity-focusedCraft beersLive eventsPub food

    About the venue

    Local Bar, located on N High St in Columbus, offers a casual and friendly atmosphere since its establishment in 2015. The bar hosts a variety of events, including trivia nights and live music sessions, drawing in a diverse crowd of locals and university students. The drink menu features a selection of craft beers and cocktails, complementing a limited but tasty pub food menu. Its laid-back vibe makes it a perfect spot for socializing and unwinding.

    What the videos show

    A fast-paced montage of happy hour scenes in Columbus. It begins with a hand pouring red wine from a tall dispenser into a glass outdoors. It cuts to a woman in a white hat drinking a cocktail in a dimly lit bar. The final segment features a flaming Pisco Sour cocktail on a bar counter. Text overlays identify the locations as 'Local Bar on High Street' and 'Fireproof Restaurant,' and list them as top happy hour spots.

    913 N High St

  4. What the videos show

    A continuous panning shot inside a bar or restaurant. The camera moves from left to right, showing a wall-mounted TV displaying a landscape, a chalkboard menu listing wines by the glass, a stainless steel beer tap system with a 'Draft List' chalkboard above it, and refrigerated display cases filled with bottled and canned beverages. The interior features wooden walls and shelves.

    2780 E Main St