The best bars & nightlife in Dublin

27 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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This intimate Italian bistro with a garden patio offers homemade pasta, seafood & a long wine list.

4740 Reed Rd (Columbus)

This intimate Italian bistro with a garden patio offers homemade pasta, seafood & a long wine list.

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Casual restaurant and brewpub offering an array of beers, plus food such as burgers and tacos, and a backyard biergarten.

56 N High St

Casual restaurant and brewpub offering an array of beers, plus food such as burgers and tacos, and a backyard biergarten.

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Casual bar featuring handcrafted cocktails, beer and wine, plus a patio.

6544 Longshore St

Casual bar featuring handcrafted cocktails, beer and wine, plus a patio.

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Cozy, wine-forward bar and bottle shop offering events such as tastings, plus light fare and cocktails.

75 S High St

Cozy, wine-forward bar and bottle shop offering events such as tastings, plus light fare and cocktails.

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Stylish bar dishing up craft cocktails alongside beer and wine.

3989 Merchants Row (Columbus)

Stylish bar dishing up craft cocktails alongside beer and wine.

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Draft ales & lagers offered in an industrial-chic brewpub turning out pizzas, burgers & bar bites.

2808 N High St (Columbus)

Draft ales & lagers offered in an industrial-chic brewpub turning out pizzas, burgers & bar bites.

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Savor Pint

Nightlife

Cozy neighborhood bar serving a wide selection of craft beers on tap and in growlers, plus a large list of wines and whiskeys to go.

4440 Indianola Ave (Columbus)

Cozy neighborhood bar serving a wide selection of craft beers on tap and in growlers, plus a large list of wines and whiskeys to go.

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Producer of locally sourced, honey-based wines, with an on-site bar known for mead-based libations.

1025 W 3rd Ave (Columbus)

Producer of locally sourced, honey-based wines, with an on-site bar known for mead-based libations.

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The Forum

Nightlife

Dance club, event space and live music venue featuring R&B, hip-hop and EDM.

144 N Wall St (Columbus)

Dance club, event space and live music venue featuring R&B, hip-hop and EDM.

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Cozy cidery featuring multiple flavors on tap in a casual tasting room.

3738 April Ln (Columbus)

Cozy cidery featuring multiple flavors on tap in a casual tasting room.

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Retro-themed spot for beer, wine, cocktails, a dance floor and 70s/80s music.

906 N High St (Columbus)

Retro-themed spot for beer, wine, cocktails, a dance floor and 70s/80s music.

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Wine merchant featuring a large selection of premium and fine wines from across the globe, plus craft beers.

1816 W 5th Ave (Columbus)

Wine merchant featuring a large selection of premium and fine wines from across the globe, plus craft beers.

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Convivial hangout with lots of exposed brick, local beers & a menu of gastropub favorites.

862 N High St (Columbus)

Convivial hangout with lots of exposed brick, local beers & a menu of gastropub favorites.

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Law Bird

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Casual, modern, hip bar for thoughtfully crafted cocktails, plus wine and beer.

740 S High St (Columbus)

Casual, modern, hip bar for thoughtfully crafted cocktails, plus wine and beer.

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Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.

4230 The Strand (Columbus)

Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.

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Wine tastings & light snacks are offered at this family-owned winery. Tours are also available.

4640 Wyandotte Dr (Columbus)

Wine tastings & light snacks are offered at this family-owned winery. Tours are also available.

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Sophisticated shop selling wine & craft beer, with a loft bar featuring flights & small plates.

789 N High St (Columbus)

Sophisticated shop selling wine & craft beer, with a loft bar featuring flights & small plates.

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Mad Moon Cider Taproom keeps nine gluten-free, small-batch ciders flowing, all pressed from Ohio apples and often dropping new flavors…

2134 Britains Ln (Columbus)

Mad Moon Cider Taproom keeps nine gluten-free, small-batch ciders flowing, all pressed from Ohio apples and often dropping new flavors weekly. Expect playful pours like Hella Good blueberry pomegranate, Hunky Dory Apple Pie, and Pineapple #10, perfect for a low-key hang that still feels like a treat.

From the Delaware newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Cordial is the neighborhood wine shop and cocktail bar dialing up responsibly-made bottles and classic-to-clever pours. Swing by this week…

237 King Ave (Columbus)

Cordial is the neighborhood wine shop and cocktail bar dialing up responsibly-made bottles and classic-to-clever pours. Swing by this week for a glass, snag a Champagne or Lambrusco from the bottle shop, or join the Wine Club... ideal for weeknights when you want easy vibes without phoning it in.

From the Columbus newsletter, August 15, 2026

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Bratwurst, schnitzel & other German fare in a classic brewhouse with happy hour & a beer garden.

734 Oak St (Columbus)

Bratwurst, schnitzel & other German fare in a classic brewhouse with happy hour & a beer garden.

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DENMARK

Nightlife

Handcrafted cocktails & European-style small plates offered in a chic, convivial atmosphere.

463 N High St 2nd floor (Columbus)

Handcrafted cocktails & European-style small plates offered in a chic, convivial atmosphere.

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The Walrus

Nightlife

Industrial haunt providing burgers & clever bar bites, plus lots of craft brews on tap & live music.

143 E Main St (Columbus)

Industrial haunt providing burgers & clever bar bites, plus lots of craft brews on tap & live music.

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Ace of Cups

Nightlife

Hangout for craft beers, house-infused liquors & live music, serving wings & BBQ on weekends.

2619 N High St (Columbus)

Hangout for craft beers, house-infused liquors & live music, serving wings & BBQ on weekends.

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Casino with game tables, slots, a stage for bands & restaurants, including a steakhouse & buffet.

200 Georgesville Rd (Columbus)

Casino with game tables, slots, a stage for bands & restaurants, including a steakhouse & buffet.

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Stand-up, improv, and other comedy acts take place at this club with a schedule featuring local and national performers.

892 Oak St (Columbus)

Stand-up, improv, and other comedy acts take place at this club with a schedule featuring local and national performers.

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MadLab

Nightlife

Intimate theater with a resident company that produces original plays, including shorts & improv.

227 N 3rd St (Columbus)

Intimate theater with a resident company that produces original plays, including shorts & improv.

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Bodega

Nightlife

Hip gastropub serving more than 150 beers & an inventive American menu in a lively atmosphere.

1044 N High St (Columbus)

Hip gastropub serving more than 150 beers & an inventive American menu in a lively atmosphere.

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