Gay Bars & Clubs in Columbus, Ohio
The Short North is the hub of Columbus' LGBTQ+ nightlife, with gay bars, clubs, and restaurants — plus more queer-friendly spots in German Village and the University District. Explore gay bars and venues in Columbus.
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District West
River South drag performance bar from Virginia West and family.
River South · $$
Rumours Bar
Lesbian-owned Merion Village bar with a retro '70s look since 2022.
Merion Village · $$
Club Columbus
24-hour men's bathhouse with a pool, sauna, and gym.
Grandview · $$
Out of the Closet - Columbus
AHF thrift store in the Short North funding HIV care, with free testing.
Short North · $
Stonewall Columbus
Central Ohio's LGBTQ+ community center and Columbus Pride organizer.
Short North · $
Torso Leather & Fetish
Columbus's leather and fetish shop, gear and harnesses since 1998.
Merion Village · $$$
Torso Short North
Short North boutique for gender-fluid fashion, underwear, and clubwear.
Short North · $$
evolution theatre co
Central Ohio's LGBTQ+ professional theatre company since 2008.
Dublin (Abbey Theater) · $$
Axis Nightclub
Short North's big LGBTQ+ dance club with drag and go-go shows.
Short North · $$
Tremont Lounge
Columbus's oldest gay bar, a Brewery District karaoke dive since 1987.
Brewery District · $
Club Diversity
Piano and cocktail bar in an 1880s Victorian near the Brewery District.
Brewery District · $$
Southbend Tavern
Merion Village neighborhood gay bar with karaoke, drag, and a patio.
Merion Village · $
Union Cafe
Short North gay bar and restaurant with a buzzing patio since 1996.
Short North · $$
AWOL Bar
Military-themed Olde Towne East gay bar with a dance room and patio.
Olde Towne East · $
Boscoe's
Merion Village show bar with drag, male revues, and karaoke.
Merion Village · $$
Cavan Irish Pub
Columbus's gay Irish pub with karaoke, drag, and a big patio.
Merion Village · $$
O'Connor's Club 20
No-frills University District gay dive with karaoke and drag.
University District · $
Slammers
Downtown lesbian bar and pizza spot, a community hub since 1993.
Downtown · $$
Toolbox
South-side gay dive with a patio, leather-bear regulars, and drag.
South Side · $
Birdie Books
LGBTQ+-owned indie bookstore with bar and workshops in Westerville
Uptown Westerville · $
Gata Mágica Café and Lounge
Cozy Brazilian café near Ohio State with fair-trade organic coffee
University District · $
The Fitness Loft Columbus
Boutique community gym on Parsons Ave with 35+ weekly fitness classes
South Side · $$
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown
Pet-friendly suite hotel downtown with kitchenettes and free breakfast
Downtown Columbus · $$
Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown
Budget-friendly hotel near German Village with free hot breakfast
German Village · $
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