1

Char Bar

Bar · Arena District ·

Char Bar

Bar · Arena District ·

22,027 Postcards · 1,950 Cities

A downtown staple for more than 60 years, Char Bar reopened on April 3, 2025 after repairs, returning with cheap drinks, pool, and loyal regulars. It’s the kind of unvarnished Columbus hangout that never tries too hard.

https://www.thelantern.com/2025/04/char-bar-resumes-operations-after-seven-months-of-repairs/

Best Bars in Columbus (2025)

View this post on Instagram

Information

Dive bar with strong Long Island Iced Teas, pool & darts

long island iced tea

dive bar

basement bathroom

friendly staff

strong drinks

hole in the wall

pool table

darts

439 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Cozy

Trendy

Good for groups

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

See full details

1

Information

Dive bar with strong Long Island Iced Teas, pool & darts

long island iced tea

dive bar

basement bathroom

friendly staff

strong drinks

hole in the wall

pool table

darts

439 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Cozy

Trendy

Good for groups

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

Char Bar by null

See full details

More Places For You

Wexner Center for the Arts

Art center · University Area

Multidisciplinary arts center offering exhibitions, films, and performances

3 Postcards

Harvey & Eds

Restaurant · Short North

Jewish deli with brisket, salmon, matzo ball soup, & latkes

1 Postcard

C.Krueger's Finest Baked Goods

Bakery · Columbus

Buckeye cookies, creamy peanut butter base, hand-swirled fudge icing

1 Postcard

Sonic Drive-In

Fast food restaurant · Columbus

Retro drive-in burgers, fries, and happy hour drink specials

2 Postcards

Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Hotel · Uptown District

Suites with kitchens, free breakfast buffet in old bank vault

0 Postcards

Fado Irish Pub

Pub · Cassady

Irish pub with comfort food, boxty, and excellent salmon

1 Postcard

Schmidt's Fudge Haus

Chocolate shop · Schumacher Place

Homemade fudge, chocolates, unique candies, and German treats

1 Postcard

Saraga International Grocery

Grocery store · Maize-Morse

International grocery with global produce, meats, bakery, and eateries

1 Postcard

Restaurant Depot

Cash and carry wholesaler · Valleyview

Wholesale restaurant supplies, bulk food, beverages, equipment and packaging

1 Postcard

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Botanical garden · Near East

Indoor/outdoor botanical gardens featuring Chihuly glass sculptures

3 Postcards