Darrin's Neighborhood Recommendations (not all-inclusive!)
Drinks & Nightlife
Bier Stube
1479 N High StLegendary campus dive bar
One of the best happy hours in Columbus with 1/2 off drafts from 4-8 and excellent food
44 Einheimische empfehlen
Bodega
1044 N High StOne of the best happy hours in Columbus with 1/2 off drafts from 4-8 and excellent food
The Bottle Shop
237 King AveSwanky lounge vibe with excellent drinks and outdoor patio
Seventh Son Brewing Co.
1101 N 4th StExcellent local brewery with huge outdoor patio
Jackie O's On Fourth
New hip and very cool taproom from famous Athens, Ohio brewery
The Vic Village Tavern
Great newer neighborhood bar with dive bar vibes
Ohio Brewing Company Columbus
Large Ohio-themed brewery in up and coming Milo-Grogan neighborhood
BrewDog Franklinton
463 W Town StCheck out East Franklinton if you have time!
Land-Grant Brewing Company
424 W Town StCheck out East Franklinton if you have time!
Out-R-Inn
If you are here on an OSU Gameday you MUST GO HERE.
Food scene
Condado Tacos
1227 N High StDelicious build your own tacos and happy hour
Hang Over Easy
1646 Neil AveCampus diner with excellent brunch
Adriatico's New York Style Pizza
1618 Neil AveLegendary campus pizza place
Long running campus staple for delicious donuts, breakfast food & gyros
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Buckeye Donuts
1363 S High StLong running campus staple for delicious donuts, breakfast food & gyros
Excellent Mexican food & drinks from the owners of Junior's Food Truck; huge outdoor patio
Junior's Bar & Grill
234 King AvenueExcellent Mexican food & drinks from the owners of Junior's Food Truck; huge outdoor patio
Stauf’s Coffee
Cool local coffee shop located in an old church and within walking distance.
The Budd Dairy Co
1086 N 4th StRenovated old dairy factory converted into a food hall
Neighborhoods
Block after block of bars, restaurants, shops & galleries starting at 5th Ave all the way downtown!
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Short North Arts District
Block after block of bars, restaurants, shops & galleries starting at 5th Ave all the way downtown!
Sightseeing
Goodale Park
120 W Goodale StBeautiful city park
Ohio Stadium
411 Woody Hayes DrThe famous 'SHOE
Shopping
One of the COOLEST vintage stores you will find. It's HUGE and they have everything!
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Flower Child Vintage
233 E 5th AveOne of the COOLEST vintage stores you will find. It's HUGE and they have everything!
North Market Downtown
59 Spruce StIndoor market with tons of amazing food options!