The best bars & nightlife in Fairfield County

Started by two friends in 2017 who ditched corporate for kettles, Double Edge Brewing Company keeps Lancaster stocked with fresh, approachable beers and a friendly taproom vibe. It’s a true neighborhood hangout where you can pop in after work, compare what’s new, and feel like an old friend.

From the Lancaster newsletter, October 23, 2026

If you’re a member or tagging along with one, Lancaster Moose Lodge Chapter 955 is the low-key spot for cold beer, cocktails, and a legit mini kitchen turning out burgers, pizza, and fried munchies, plus a bar and dance floor setup when the calendar calls for it.

From the Logan newsletter, October 13, 2026

Just a quick hop from Newark, Hereinafter Cocktail Tavern mixes thoughtful classics with a playful twist, plates Southern-style comfort grub, and even has the Heretofore Wine Shop for take-home bottles. Easy place to linger, compare notes with friends, and accidentally become a regular.

From the Newark newsletter, October 16, 2026

Island House is a seafood-centric, lakefront bar with a dock and a breezy patio. Expect the no-fuss lineup locals crave... burgers, wings, steaks, and cold beers that make midweek decompression feel like a mini vacation.

From the Newark newsletter, October 17, 2026

Slate Run Vineyard Winery is a small farm winery opened in 1997, pouring 17 proprietary wines made entirely from Ohio fruit, with apples from Hugus Orchards and Concord from another Ohio vineyard. Traditional, balanced, more than simple fruit bombs, it’s an easy local fix when you want homegrown character in the glass.

From the Circleville newsletter, October 19, 2026