A local guide to gay drag bars and shows in Columbus, Ohio — 10 spots for the LGBTQ+ community and friends, curated by Out x Out.
River South drag performance bar from Virginia West and family.
River South · $$
Lesbian-owned Merion Village bar with a retro '70s look since 2022.
Merion Village · $$
Short North's big LGBTQ+ dance club with drag and go-go shows.
Short North · $$
Columbus's oldest gay bar, a Brewery District karaoke dive since 1987.
Brewery District · $
Merion Village neighborhood gay bar with karaoke, drag, and a patio.
Merion Village · $
Short North gay bar and restaurant with a buzzing patio since 1996.
Short North · $$
Merion Village show bar with drag, male revues, and karaoke.
Merion Village · $$
Columbus's gay Irish pub with karaoke, drag, and a big patio.
Merion Village · $$
No-frills University District gay dive with karaoke and drag.
University District · $
South-side gay dive with a patio, leather-bear regulars, and drag.
South Side · $
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