Columbus Gay Bars

Union Cafe Bar is a bustling gay-friendly bar in Columbus, offering an extensive food and drinks menu.

During the day you’ll find comfortable seating and tasty American food being served. Come the night time, Union Cafe Bar transforms into a lively nightclub.

Locals and tourists alike favour this bar/restaurant/club hybrid for its welcoming atmosphere and spacious outdoor patio.

Throughout the week Union Cafe Bar hosts a variety of entertainment.

AWOL is a military-themed Columbus gay bar situated in Olde Towne East.

This popular gay hangout offers brick-lined interiors, a large patio, and an extensive drinks list.

Happy hours are held here on a regular basis, and fetish parties are also a frequent affair.

Southbend Tavern is a neighbourhood gay bar in Columbus’s Merion Village.

Here you can enjoy upbeat karaoke nights, pool tournaments, bingo, and drag shows. Additionally, the bar offers dart boards.

Columbus’s favourite corner bar offers regular live music shows, as well as exciting drag shows.

O’Connor’s Club 20 is a low-key Columbus gay bar, offering comfortable seating and friendly bar staff.

Locals gather here for the daily drink specials and regular entertainment.

This LGBT+ bar has been serving the city for over 20 years, meaning its a staple in Columbus’s vibrant gay scene.

Cavan’s Irish Pub is a popular Columbus gay bar offering a range of entertainment.

The full-service bar offers a selection of 12 draft beers from local and Irish breweries.

Throughout the week Cavan’s hosts various events, including karaoke and Musical Mondays.

Tremont Lounge is a laid-back LGBT bar in Columbus.

This friendly neighbourhood staple is favoured for its happy hour deals and spacious outdoor patio.

Throughout the week Tremont Lounge offers events including karaoke.

Bernard’s Tavern is a gay-friendly bar in Columbus’s Short North area, home to the city’s lively gay scene.

This easygoing tavern-style bar offers craft beers and tasty pub grub.

Join the locals for a night of karaoke, or swing by to watch a live band.

Local Bar is a gay-friendly Columbus bar in Short North, close to the city’s bustling gay nightlife.

This energetic neighbourhood bar offers tasty drinks in a casual setting.

Through the week Local Bar hosts lively karaoke nights, as well as hermit crab racing.