Bars
Scottish brewery that decided to make Columbus its home base in the U.S. - great beer, give'r a try!
10 locals recommend
BrewDog Short North
1175 N High StScottish brewery that decided to make Columbus its home base in the U.S. - great beer, give'r a try!
MOUTON
954 N High StExcellent cocktail bar with a local vibe and great people-watching
Great space with outdoor seating, food truck, large indoor spaces and great beer
108 locals recommend
Seventh Son Brewing Co.
1101 N 4th StGreat space with outdoor seating, food truck, large indoor spaces and great beer
Hot and New - first honky-tonk style bar in the Short North with live music and popular country.
Bristol Republic
1124 N High StHot and New - first honky-tonk style bar in the Short North with live music and popular country.
Oddfellows Liquor Bar
1038 N High StQuirky bar attached to Mikey's Late Night Slice
Local Bar Short North
913 North High StreetHipster-y vibe with a neighborhood feel
Very hip spot with amazing views of the Short North and downtown.
35 locals recommend
Lincoln Social Rooftop
711 N High StVery hip spot with amazing views of the Short North and downtown.
Consistently voted one of the top bars in Columbus, this is one of the closest bars to the townhouse
44 locals recommend
Bodega
1044 N High StConsistently voted one of the top bars in Columbus, this is one of the closest bars to the townhouse
Understory
Excellent drinks and food in an old elementary school
The Alibi Bourbon & Cocktail Lounge
This is my local go-to haunt for great cocktails
If you like jazz and cocktails in a dark moody space, check this place out!
Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge
If you like jazz and cocktails in a dark moody space, check this place out!
Coffee
Another pour-over option with a great front window for people watching
38 locals recommend
One Line Coffee-Short North
745 N High StAnother pour-over option with a great front window for people watching
Fox in the Snow Cafe
1031 N 4th StBest baked goods in town. The breakfast sandwich is a must!
Stauf’s Coffee
Good coffee in a renovated church!
Ice Cream
CRMD
1190 N High StHip and delicious, this place is open until 2a!
Jeni's is taking over the world but it started right here in Columbus! Try it at its source - a must try!
164 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StJeni's is taking over the world but it started right here in Columbus! Try it at its source - a must try!
My favorite restaurants
Bakersfield
733 N High StExcellent food and drinks with hard-to-beat people-watching goodness
The Lox Bagel Shop
772 N High StBest bagels in Columbus!
One of my favorite upscale dining experiences in Columbus - this place is made to impress
50 locals recommend
The Guild House
624 N High StOne of my favorite upscale dining experiences in Columbus - this place is made to impress
Great Italian, a Short North staple - try the meatball, you will thank me!
73 locals recommend
Marcella's
615 N High StGreat Italian, a Short North staple - try the meatball, you will thank me!
Think upscale Mediterranean, Chipotle-style. One of my 'go-to' spots.
56 locals recommend
Brassica in the Short North
680 N High StThink upscale Mediterranean, Chipotle-style. One of my 'go-to' spots.
One of the newest and hippest spots in the Short North, excellent choice for seafood and don't forget to check-out the views from the roof-top bar 'Lincoln Social'
8 locals recommend
Del Mar SoCal Kitchen
705 N High StOne of the newest and hippest spots in the Short North, excellent choice for seafood and don't forget to check-out the views from the roof-top bar 'Lincoln Social'
Katalina's
1105 Pennsylvania AveThe pancake balls are a must try!
Late night eats at one of the closest restaurants to the townhouse
23 locals recommend
Mikey's Late Night Slice
15 E Duncan StLate night eats at one of the closest restaurants to the townhouse
Condado Tacos
1227 N High StFun local chain with solid food and drinks
Attached to a popular local distillery - this upscale restaurant features an ever changing and adventurous menu
12 locals recommend
Service Bar
1230 Courtland AveAttached to a popular local distillery - this upscale restaurant features an ever changing and adventurous menu
Straight out of Brooklyn, Paulie Gees is a great upscale pizza joint
14 locals recommend
Paulie Gee's Short North
1195 N High StStraight out of Brooklyn, Paulie Gees is a great upscale pizza joint
Odd name and doesn't look like much from the outside but some of the best sushi I have had in Columbus.
7 locals recommend
The 1126 Restaurant
1126 N High StOdd name and doesn't look like much from the outside but some of the best sushi I have had in Columbus.
Fresh, upscale, fast-casual - I eat here at least 3x a week... Definitely try the Northstar Burger!
83 locals recommend
Northstar Cafe in the Short North
951 N High StFresh, upscale, fast-casual - I eat here at least 3x a week... Definitely try the Northstar Burger!
Wolf's Ridge Brewing
Upscale food and great local beer
Neighborhoods
Historic neighborhood with brick paved streets, beautiful homes and a trove of fantastic restaurants and shops. Spend an afternoon strolling around, lots of hidden gems to be discovered.
201 locals recommend
German Village
Historic neighborhood with brick paved streets, beautiful homes and a trove of fantastic restaurants and shops. Spend an afternoon strolling around, lots of hidden gems to be discovered.
Lots to explore in this artsy, trendy neighborhood and you are right in the heart of it!
326 locals recommend
Short North Arts District
Lots to explore in this artsy, trendy neighborhood and you are right in the heart of it!
If you 'conquer' the Short North - head over to Grandview for more great dining, bars, coffee, shopping...
25 locals recommend
Grandview Heights
If you 'conquer' the Short North - head over to Grandview for more great dining, bars, coffee, shopping...
Sightseeing
North Market Downtown
59 Spruce StIndoor market with lots of food options and vendors.
Goodale Park
120 W Goodale StGrocery Stores
Kroger
1350 N High StTarget
1717 Olentangy River RdMarket District Supermarket
3061 Kingsdale Center