Cocktail bars in Columbus
A great cocktail bar is worth crossing town for, and Columbus has 12 cocktail bars on the local map. Here are the real ones, with ratings. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in Columbus.
Cocktail bars in Columbus
The serious-drinks map of Columbus: real venues, real ratings. Menus change with the seasons — ask the bartender. If the menu does not list it, ask anyway; the best drinks are often off-menu.
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Drinking cocktails in Columbus
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Columbus is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Columbus vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Columbus
Columbus, OH, the United States (coordinates 39.96, -83.00, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Columbus: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
Common questions
Where do these Columbus cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Columbus with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Columbus?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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