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. Enjoy the all-day breakfast and delicious small plates available at Union Cafe Bar. Come the night time, the place transforms into a lively nightclub.

Throughout the week, Union Cafe Bar hosts a variety of entertainment such as drag brunch and showtune Sundays.

AWOL is a military-themed Columbus gay bar situated in Olde Towne East. This popular gay hangout has brick-lined interiors, a large patio, and an extensive drinks list. Most days of the week at AWOL, there is an exciting event with karaoke on Mondays/Thursdays, line dance lessons, and showtunes on Wednesdays. Fetish parties are also a frequent affair.

Check AWOL's website to confirm what events are being held while you are visiting Columbus. 

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 dartboards. Columbus's favorite 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 with comfortable seating and friendly bar staff. Locals gather here for the daily drink specials and regular entertainment. You can expect karaoke, drag shows, trivia, and game days. This LGBT+ bar has been serving the city for over 20 years.

Cavan's Irish Pub is a popular Columbus gay bar offering a range of entertainment, including trivia nights, karaoke, and drag performances. Located in Merion Village, this bar is always busy with the gay community in Columbus. The full-service bar offers a selection of 12 draft beers from local and Irish breweries. This is a laid-back and friendly bar where you can meet the locals and have a great night.

Tremont Lounge is a laid-back LGBT bar in Columbus that has been gay-owned and operated since 1987. This friendly neighbourhood staple is favoured for its happy hour deals that run from 3-7 pm during the week and spacious outdoor patio.

Throughout the week, Tremont Lounge hosts 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 is the perfect bar to go to if you want to do game day right, with plenty of TVs, great service, and a variety of food to choose from. You can book every NFL and OSU game to watch with the best atmosphere in all of Columbus. 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 the Short North, close to the city's bustling gay nightlife. This neighbourhood bar offers tasty drinks in a casual setting. Throughout the week, Local Bar hosts lively karaoke nights and hermit crab racing.