The 10 Best Bars In The Brewery District, Columbus

Big Room Bar has 12 beers on tap, with 10 of them being Ohio-produced beers. There’s also live music from national and local acts four nights a week. They call themselves a bar with a radio problem because good music is sometimes hard to find. To make sure this problem is a power for good, they make it their mission to supply unique musical acts that will ensure that their guests have a phenomenal time.

Copious has access to produce and meats that are organic and locally raised in Central Ohio ready for them to create dishes like their bistro steak and lemon pepper pasta. With the help of organic fresh food, love for flavors and willingness for experimentation, the chef at Copious creates one-of-a-kind dishes that adjust with the seasons.

Drink locally at Columbus Brewing Company Restaurant and try one of their on tap beers, such as the winner of their 14th annual Homebrew Competition, Barley’s Blood Thirst Wheat. It is made with blood oranges and Sicilian blood orange zest to give hints of floral and citrus flavors. There are 10 on tap, 19 bottles and four cans to choose from; guests can also leave suggestions for what they should provide on tap in the future.

South of downtown Columbus, Brick American Kitchen has still retained some aspects of the old Brewery District like American fare, handcrafted cocktails, and shuffleboard. There is even a remodeled space below the restaurant called The Cellar at Brick, which is ideal for celebrations. The basement and the first floor are beautifully dynamic; while The Cellar at Brick has a dance floor, WiFi and a private bar, the Brick American Kitchen is more traditional in its intimate setting as a bar and restaurant.

Any time is the best time to take full advantage of Westies Gastropub‘s four seasons patio and one of the 24 rotating draft beers. There is a Happy Hour on all drafts, domestic bottles and cocktails which perfectly compliment their pretzel crusted fish and chips or their bullet bourbon glared salmon.

Next to German Village in the historic Brewery District is Tony’s Italian Restaurant. It is a slice of Italy in the downtown area with an outstanding house wine selection. This restaurant serves delicious, savory, succulent food with reasonably priced wines.

Walter Plank opened a bar in 1939, six years after the end of Prohibition, and over a half century and three generations later, Plank’s Bier Garten is still run by the family. They have a great selection of beer, a comfortable atmosphere that feels like home, and a Happy Hour. Plank’s Bier Garten offers unbeatable drink and appetizer specials that will fill appetites and keep wallets healthy.