The best bars & nightlife in Springfield

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

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Nightlife · 35 places · showing the latest additions first

The Park Pour

Nightlife

Casual spot for brunch, lunch, and dinner, plus beer and wine, with lots of outdoor seating.

4815 Cooper Rd (Cincinnati)

Casual spot for brunch, lunch, and dinner, plus beer and wine, with lots of outdoor seating.

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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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Boutique shop offering an extensive selection of wine, plus beer, and weekly tasting events.

11920 Montgomery Rd (Cincinnati)

Boutique shop offering an extensive selection of wine, plus beer, and weekly tasting events.

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

8080 Montgomery Rd (Cincinnati)

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

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Locally owned and big on good vibes, Wine Not Wine Bar nerds out on meticulously curated bottles, including gems from lesser-known regions…

12090 Montgomery Rd (Cincinnati) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Locally owned and big on good vibes, Wine Not Wine Bar nerds out on meticulously curated bottles, including gems from lesser-known regions you haven't tried yet. Perfect for a low-key catchup this week or a Friday with live music, it's the spot to find your new house pour without the pretense.

From the Cincinnati newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Family-owned and proudly local, Caesar Creek Vineyards LLC crafts estate wines from Ohio grapes, from easy-sipping reds and crisp unoaked…

962 Long Rd (Xenia)

Family-owned and proudly local, Caesar Creek Vineyards LLC crafts estate wines from Ohio grapes, from easy-sipping reds and crisp unoaked Chardonnay to a playful rosé in a tasting room that invites lingering. Swing by this week to see what’s pouring and find your new house bottle, minus the wine snobbery.

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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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Cool gastropub with artsy, industrial decor offering craft beer & updated American classics.

1212 Springfield Pike (Cincinnati)

Cool gastropub with artsy, industrial decor offering craft beer & updated American classics.

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Casual locale featuring innovative takes on Asian-American cuisine, plus beer, cocktails and wines.

28 S Limestone St

Casual locale featuring innovative takes on Asian-American cuisine, plus beer, cocktails and wines.

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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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Upbeat hub for comfort food & TV games with 2 patio bars, live music plus pool, darts & cornhole.

7902 N Dixie Dr (Dayton)

Upbeat hub for comfort food & TV games with 2 patio bars, live music plus pool, darts & cornhole.

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Cozy tapas bar presenting a range of Spanish small plates and a selection of wines.

31 Monument Sq (Urbana)

Cozy tapas bar presenting a range of Spanish small plates and a selection of wines.

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Laid-back bar featuring karaoke and pool for entertainment.

820 E Main St

Laid-back bar featuring karaoke and pool for entertainment.

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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

Nightlife

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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Easygoing taproom serving seasonal, local house ciders & a few snacks in snug surrounds.

2134 Britains Ln (Columbus)

Easygoing taproom serving seasonal, local house ciders & a few snacks in snug surrounds.

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Cool & cozy bar & bottle shop with clever cocktails & craft drafts, plus a patio with a food truck.

237 King Ave (Columbus)

Cool & cozy bar & bottle shop with clever cocktails & craft drafts, plus a patio with a food truck.

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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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Casino featuring 1,000+ video lottery terminals, a sports bar, and a full restaurant.

777 Hollywood Blvd (Dayton)

Casino featuring 1,000+ video lottery terminals, a sports bar, and a full restaurant.

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Casual, cozy restaurant and pub serving burgers and other comfort eats, plus beer and cocktails.

1647 N Plum St

Casual, cozy restaurant and pub serving burgers and other comfort eats, plus beer and cocktails.

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