Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Columbus North, OH

DOWNTOWN. Casual digs populated with friendly staff and amiable patrons, this is the kind of spot where coming alone or...

DOWNTOWN. Casual digs populated with friendly staff and amiable patrons, this is the kind of spot where coming alone or in a group is equally guaranteed to be fun. A most popular gathering place for Buckeye fans, you'll also find those who come for an absorbing game of darts or pool while tunes crank on the jukebox.

Hours: Daily 2pm-2:30am

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DOWNTOWN. Great for a casual night out, Dick's Den features live jazz on the weekends, and has a jukebox full of old...

DOWNTOWN. Great for a casual night out, Dick's Den features live jazz on the weekends, and has a jukebox full of old favorites (on 45s!) that stays busy all week long. Occasional forays into poetry backed by improvised jazz keeps the spirit of the Beat Generation alive. The sign over the door asks, "Why Not?" And indeed, this is the kind of place where most anything seems possible.

Hours: Daily 11am-2:30am

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DOWNTOWN. Great bar that serves up delicious chicken wings and drumsticks spun in 14 signature sauces ranging from sweet...

DOWNTOWN. Great bar that serves up delicious chicken wings and drumsticks spun in 14 signature sauces ranging from sweet and spicy to "blazin." Pool tables draw heated competition, and large-screen televisions play the biggest sports events of the day. A massive bulletin board at the entrance announces upcoming sports events being showcased.

Hours: Daily 11am-2am

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DOWNTOWN. Barley's relaxed atmosphere makes everyone feel at home whether it is their first visit or their fiftieth. One...

DOWNTOWN. Barley's relaxed atmosphere makes everyone feel at home whether it is their first visit or their fiftieth. One of Columbus' premier brewing spots located in the arts capital of the Short North neighborhood, Barley's serves a full lunch and dinner menu, complete with creative daily specials. The real star is the terrific handcrafted beer selection. Their own quality ales are served with as much care and pride as befits their time-honored brewing process.

Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-Midnight; Fri-Sat 11am-2am; Sun Noon-11pm

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DOWNTOWN. A place to sit may be difficult to come by at this oft crowded Short North bar where people wait for a table...

DOWNTOWN. A place to sit may be difficult to come by at this oft crowded Short North bar where people wait for a table or simply drop in to try one of 18 martinis. Concoctions include traditional offerings and specialties such as the chocolate martini made with Godiva liqueur or the signature Italian mojito made with Effen vodka housemade basil syrup and fresh lime. The extensive menu includes a terrific selection of desserts and wines.

Hours: Mon-Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm; Sun 4pm-9pm

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DOWNTOWN. It's easy to spot this wonderful bar thanks to its turn-of-the-century, multicolored Art Deco elevator...

DOWNTOWN. It's easy to spot this wonderful bar thanks to its turn-of-the-century, multicolored Art Deco elevator façade. Inside, the ornate ceilings, tile floors and polished banquettes add a sense of nostalgia as patrons sip lagers and ales brewed on the premises. While finer dining occurs in the back, with patrons enjoying house specialties such as jambalaya, steak frites and pan-seared walleye, a rowdier crowd congregates at the front, enjoying house brews such as Procrastinator Dopplebock (a dark lager that makes you want to put everything else off until tomorrow).

Hours: Mon-Wed 11am-Midnight; Thu 11am-1am; Fri 11am-2am; Sat 5pm-2am

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DOWNTOWN. Whether you like your beer light or dark or somewhere between, the brew masters at the Columbus Brewing...

DOWNTOWN. Whether you like your beer light or dark or somewhere between, the brew masters at the Columbus Brewing Company serve up pale, golden, nut brown and apricot ales, a wheat beer and a porter based on an 1859 recipe, in short, a drink to compliment any meal. A great Happy Hour stop that can spill over into dinner and late night.

Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri 11am-11pm; Sat 5pm-11pm

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GERMAN VILLAGE. You can come for the extensive menu of tapas and the equally lengthy list of wines to pair with your...

GERMAN VILLAGE. You can come for the extensive menu of tapas and the equally lengthy list of wines to pair with your selections. You can also come to people watch, as this well established favorite draws a crowd of trendy locals for both lunch and dinner. Then there's the live music, happening several nights a week. If you're lucky enough to grab a table on the second or fourth Friday of any given month, you're in for a real treat. Live jazz, specialty mixed drinks and a late night bar menu make Barcelona a top-notch way to cap off a day spent exploring the German Village.

Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm; Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-11pm; Sat 5pm-11pm; Sun 5pm-10pm

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