Bars include lounges, sports bars, wine bars, cocktail bars, dive bars, tiki bars, saloons, cantinas, etc.
Columbus, OH
A&R Music Bar sits right above The Basement, in the heart of the Columbus’ Arena District next to KEMBA Live! Decorated with wall-to-wall music memorabilia, A&R Music Bar is full service and features a huge outdoor patio and five 50” TVs. ...
Columbus, OH
Ace of Cups in Columbus, OH, is a hangout for craft beers, house-infused liquors, and live music, serving wings and BBQ on weekends. ...
Akron, OH
Annabell’s Bar & Lounge is Akron’s original live music venue with live entertainment five nights a week. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Arnold’s Bar and Grill is Cincinnati’s oldest continuously operated tavern. In a historic, art-adorned space with a cozy patio, this hopping Downtown Cincinnati institution features American comfort food and well-priced drinks. The fast, friendly service and vibrant live music scene help make it a classic you want to come back to again and again. ...
Cleveland, OH
The Beachland Ballroom and Tavern was opened in 2000 in the old Croatian Liberty Hall in Cleveland, OH. The venue has two stages: the intimate Tavern stage with a capacity of 148 and the Ballroom stage with a capacity of 500. ...
Marysville, OH
Benny’s Pizza Pub & Patio is the gathering place for Marysville, OH, and surrounding communities, featuring live bands year round with two outdoor bars, a large outdoor patio for dining and socializing, and dance space. ...
Columbus, OH
The Big Room Bar is an intimate live music bar and neighborhood hangout located above the CD 92.9 FM radio station in the Brewery District of Columbus, OH. The venue hosts local, regional and national touring bands. Check out 30 years of music history in this unique venue full of music memorabilia. ...
Dayton, OH
Blind Bob’s is a family-owned tavern in the historic Oregon District featuring great food, craft spirits, and independent live music. ...
Cleveland, OH
The Brothers Lounge is a pub and classic Cleveland live music venue, offering a variety of live entertainment acts every week. The Brothers Lounge offers a diverse selection of beer, wine and fine spirits, plus traditional American fare with a modern twist. ...
Columbus, OH
Café Bourbon Street is an intimate live music venue, dive bar, and restaurant in Columbus, OH. The restaurant serves delicious food for cheap with many vegan/vegetarian options available. ...
Athens, OH
Casa Nueva is a worker-owned restaurant, cantina, and bodega in Athens, OH, specializing in local food, drink, art, and hosting local bands. ...
Streetsboro, OH
Chuggers Bar & Grille is friendly neighborhood bar & grill in Streetsboro, OH. Chuggers offers the best entertainment, lowest prices, and best DJs in Portage County. ...
Englewood, OH
Courtyard Lounge in Englewood, OH, is an awesome bar full of awesome people with great entertainment and great drinks. ...
Oregon, OH
The Curtice Hy-Flash is a family run tavern in Oregon, OH, open early for breakfast seven days a week. ...
Huntsville, OH
Desperado’s Bar & Grill has been a staple of the Indian Lake community since the 1960s. ...
Columbus, OH
The One and Only Dick’s Den is an intimate bar and music venue in Columbus, OH. Dick’s Den is known for live jazz and bluegrass. ...
Bucyrus, OH
Dillinger’s Entertainment Center and Restaurant is a family owned and operated live entertainment venue with a full service restaurant and bar located in Bucyrus, OH. ...
Gahanna, OH
The Dolphin Lounge in Gahanna, OH, features a blues jam on Mondays, open stage on Tuesdays, karaoke on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and live bands on Saturdays. ...
Columbus, OH
Open since 1994, Eldorado’s Food & Spirits offers up the very finest in food, spirits, sports, and the best bands and DJs in the region. With weekly Happy Hour specials to wet your whistle and plenty of karaoke and games to keep the party alive, Eldorado’s is the perfect place to relax and unwind in Columbus, OH. Equipped with state-of-the-art pool tables, dart boards, and bowling machines, Eldorado’s hosts the biggest leagues in town. ...
Akron, OH
The Empire Concert Club & Bar in Akron, OH, offers professional sound and an immersive club vibe while presenting national, regional, and local live music. ...
Pickerington, OH
Finnegan’s Wake in Pickerington, OH, is a pub offering a wide selection of beer, over 145 whiskies, and live music on the weekends. Finnegan’s Wake is a friendly place where people can come together and enjoy quality entertainment by local musicians. ...
Blacklick, OH
Established in 1957, Flanagan’s Pub Blacklick is a neighborhood staple offering up a casual atmosphere. Sit back and listen to some of the best acoustic guitar players in Central Ohio. They play Thursday through Saturday evenings throughout the year. During the warmer months, Flanagan’s Pub offers entertainment outdoors on one of the largest outdoor dining spaces around. ...
Berea, OH
Front St Social in Berea, OH, serves fresh pizzas, craft cocktails, beer wine and entertainment almost every day of the week. Front St Social has a fun bar/restaurant vibe with a stage for live music. Once the music is over it transforms into Club Soc which brings a completely different vibe to the spot. ...
Gahanna, OH
Established in 1977, Gatsby’s Bar & Grille in Gahanna, OH, is a friendly place to eat and drink. Gatsby’s serves award-winning pizza, wings, and more. Experience the friendly atmosphere, good food, and great live entertainment including open mic and trivia on Wednesdays. ...
Westerville, OH
Since 1996, Harry Buffalo is a restaurant and sports bar chain serving New American fare, bison burgers, wings and more in a lively setting. Harry Buffalo Westerville hosts larger bands outside on its patio stage in the summer, and smaller acoustic music inside in the winter. ...
Bowling Green, OH
First established in 1928, Howard’s Club H is the premier place in Bowling Green, KY, for live music, good beer, and meeting up with longtime friends. Howard’s features live music Wednesday through Saturday from local, regional, and national acts encompassing all musical genres. ...
Akron, OH
Jilly’s Music Room is a live music and entertainment venue located in the Northside District of downtown Akron, OH. The venue features original local, regional and national bands in a variety of genres including blues, R&B, rock, indie, pop, singer/songwriter, Americana, and alt-country, stand-up comedy and other entertainment at least four nights a week. Jilly’s has a state-of-the-art sound and light system, professional engineering and production staff, and a capacity of 244. ...
South Bloomingville, OH
JimBo’s Burgers & Beer is a biker-friendly bar & grill on State Route 56 in South Bloomingville, OH. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Jimmy B’s Sports Bar & Grill is Eastern Cincinnati’s best all around sports bar and grill with live entertainment and exclusive deals and promotions. ...
Columbus, OH
LaSalle’s Southern Kitchen and Bar offers the tastiest, best quality food and services all at great prices in the Columbus, OH area. Our foods are homemade from recipes passed down through many generations. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Located in Anderson Towne Center in Cincnnati, OH, Latitudes Bar & Bistro is regularly hailed as the best entertainment venue on the east side of the city. Something is going on almost every night at Latitudes on a uniquely built stage with sound and lighting for a truly amazing experience. ...
Powell, OH
Opened in 1997, The Lazy Chameleon is a local neighborhood bar and grill and one of the best venues in central Ohio to see live music. Featuring a game room, stage with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and an outdoor volleyball court. ...
Columbus, OH
Ledo’s Tavern is an Old North institution established in 1959. The local bar in Columbus, OH, serves from 20 draft beers, plus pizza. Entertainment includes darts, pool, karaoke and local live music. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Located in Cheviot on the West Side of Cincinnati, Legends Bar & Venue is a live music venue presenting local, regional, and national acts. We are proudly dedicated to bringing quality experiences for musicians both on tour and of the local variety. We create a space safe for everyone regardless of differences, so leave the hate at home. ...
Marysville, OH
Leon’s Garage a two-level music venue in Marysville, OH, and home of Rick’s pulled pork. Enjoy more than 20 taps, a long list of bottles, craft beers, and sandwiches in a nostalgia-filled garage. ...
Dayton, OH
Little York Tavern and Pizza in Vandalia, OH, has the largest patio with an outdoor bar in Montgomery County, allowing patrons to enjoy the outdoors and when the weather permits, live music. ...
West Chester Township, OH
Located in the heart of Greater Cincinnati, Lori’s RoadHouse is a restaurant and honky tonk bar with a huge patio and dance floor for country line dancing. The venue features two stages showcasing live country music from local, regional, and national artists. ...
Cincinnati, OH
MOTR Pub is located in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of the Queen City. The venue is nightly host to cutting edge original live music from local, regional, national and international artists. MOTR shows are well-produced with high quality details that include a professionally maintained, top of the line PA and some of the city’s best sound engineers. ...
Avon, OH
Mulligan’s Pub & Grille is a pub and grill in Avon, OH, offering great food and drink with live entertainment. ...
Hamilton, OH
Established in 2021, Nicc and Norm’s Tavern in Hamilton, OH, offers live music, karaoke, DJs, liquor, beer, wine, Happy Hour, food and fun. ...
Cleveland, OH
No Class is a Cleveland dive bar and music venue specializing in touring acts with DJ events, local shows, dance nights, parties, flea markets, comedy and other special events. There is a main show space with a full sound system and a stage, and a small stage and PA on the bar side. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Northside Tavern is a friendly neighborhood tavern and live music venue in Cincinnati, OH. The tavern features free, original live music almost every night, local craft brews on tap, and a year-round outdoor patio. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge is an upscale intimate wine bar and lounge located in the heart of Cincinnati’s Over-The-Rhine neighborhood with a focus on offerings from minority-owned wineries and distilleries. ...
Lewis Center, OH
O’Nelly’s Sports Pub & Grill is Lewis Center, OH, and the Polaris area’s locally owned and operated, family friendly, neighborhood sports pub and gathering place offering some of Central Ohio’s premier live music every weekend. ...
Lakewood, OH
O’Toole’s Lakewood is a family-owned sports tavern and sports memorabilia gallery in Lakewood, OH. Weekly reoccurring events include live music on Monday and Tuesdays, trivia Wednesday night, and bingo on Thursday nights. ...
Galloway, OH
Oak Grove Tavern is an excellent destination spot settled in the cozy back drop of Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park. ...
Twinsburg, OH
Panini’s Bar & Grill, in Twinsburg, OH, is a high energy, family restaurant and the perfect place for hand crafted drinks and award winning wings, pizza, burgers, and the Overstuffed Sandwich. Panini’s Bar & Grill has locations across Northeast Ohio and Tampa, FL. ...
Thornville, OH
Papa Boo’s is a laid-back hangout where pizza, burgers, and drinks meet with live music, right on Buckeye Lake in Thornville, OH. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati’s locally owned sports restaurant, Prime Sports provides a fun environment to enjoy Cincinnati athletics, with a tasty cuisine and unique drink variety. We strive to ensure you will never miss any large sporting event by providing over 50 TVs. ...
Dayton, OH
Rip Rap Roadhouse is a unique restaurant in Dayton, OH, specializing in hamburgers, pork chops, ribs, gumbo and more. Known for Wednesday Night Bike Night that attracts bikers from miles around and live music on the weekends. The Roadhouse has two outside stages and multiple areas for private events and fundraisers. ...
Ashley, OH
Rusted Nail Grill & Tavern is a full service bar in Ashley, OH. We are your choice destination for big games and events. The bar and grill is open every day with a wide range of delicious bar food and drink selections. Come join us for an evening at the bar or on the patio with live music and great food. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Schwartz’s Point is Cincinnati’s only European-style jazz and acoustic club featuring wine, cocktails and live jazz performances. Schwartz’s Point has live jazz most Thursdays, and every Friday and Saturday evening in a unique and intimate atmosphere. On Sundays the club features blues, boogie woogie, jazz mashups, and other intriguing live music. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Somerset Bar is an oasis in the heart of the Over-The-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. Built with found materials, hand collected around the world, set in a sprawling exotic garden and conservatory. ...
Dayton, OH
South Park Tavern serves Dayton’s best hand crafted beer, pizza, and entertainment. Closed on Tuesdays. ...
Columbus, OH
Southbend Tavern is a gay bar in Columbus, OH, known for drag shows, live music, benefit shows, holiday parties and drink specials. The bar also has pool, darts, free WiFi, free parking, a patio, and never a cover charge. ...
Columbus, OH
Standard Live is your destination for local and national live acts in Columbus’ Short North Arts District. Serving up cold beer, hot chicken, and live music, Standard Live was designed to embody the energy and entertainment stylings of Nashville. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Established in 1983, Stanley’s Pub is the home for original live music in Cincinnati, OH. Stanley’s is a music bar that hosts both local and touring acts almost every night. The bar has a stage indoors and another outdoors on the back patio. ...
Chillicothe, OH
Located in Historic Downtown Chillicothe, OH, Steiner’s Speakeasy specializes in craft beer, premium wines, and an extensive drink menu featuring prohibition style cocktails. ...
Medina, OH
Sully’s Irish Pub is a place for a perfectly poured Guinness, authentic Irish food, or the sounds of traditional Irish music played by a live band on a Friday or Saturday night. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Symphony Hotel is a restored 1871 townhome transformed into a boutique hotel, restaurant and bar. The Symphony Hotel Lounge and Jazz Bar is one of the most popular bars in Over-The-Rhine, Cincinnati. The sophisticated bar and lounge are a welcoming spot for before and after dinner drinks and for live jazz music every Friday and Saturday nights. ...
Canton, OH
Found in the heart of Canton’s thriving arts district, The Auricle provides a live music experience in a versatile and intimate space with original artists; local, regional, and national. The venue features modern audio, lighting, and video systems, and in addition to live music presents dance nights, drag, burlesque, comedy, game nights and more. ...
Zanesville, OH
The Barn, founded in 1970, has since been Zanesville’s premier gathering place. Enjoy an amazing dinner and catch live entertainment most nights of the week. The Barn’s state-of-the-art audio and video systems make it the ideal place to catch any big game. ...
Columbus, OH
Located in downtown Columbus’ Arena District, next to EXPRESS LIVE! and below the A&R Music Bar, The Basement Columbus features a wide variety of both national and local bands on the rise. From the hard hitting sound system to the battered old couches, The Basement truly is a one of a kind experience. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Located in the heart of Mt. Adams, The Blind Lemon is a Cincinnati institution. Beneath a glowing sign alerting passersby that “the garden is open” lies a narrow passageway leading to a sprawling brick courtyard. Inside the bar, you will find a rare setting of old world comfort lit by firelight and lamplight. The charming underground tavern offers live music seven nights a week, showcasing the best of Cincinnati’s vibrant local music scene. ...
Lakewood, OH
Open since 1933, The Five O’Clock Lounge is a dive bar in Lakewood, OH, with live music, daily Happy Hour. There is a stage in back and a back patio. ...
Cleveland, OH
The Harp is a restaurant and Irish pub in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland, OH, with a large patio and scenic views. ...
Brooklyn, OH
The Hooley Pub & Kitchen in Brooklyn, OH, is an Irish/Amerian sports bar with pub fare with a spotlight on classic Irish dishes, popular imported and domestic year-round and seasonal brews, plus trivia nights and live music. The Hooley Pub is a regional chain with several locations in Ohio. ...
Mentor, OH
Started in 2008, The Hooley Pub & Kitchen in Mentor, OH, is a family-owned sport bar with pub food, beer on tap, trivia nights, and live music. ...
Westlake, OH
The Hooley Pub & Kitchen in Westlake, OH, is an Irish sports bar with pub fare, beer on tap, trivia nights and live music. ...
Cleveland, OH
The Millard Fillmore Presidential Library is a little pub in the North Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. Many nights you can find a local band or singer/songwriter. ...
Toledo, OH
The Ottawa Tavern is Toledo’s original live alternative venue. Always plenty of good music and friends at the OT. ...
Thornville, OH
The Port Smokehouse is one of the best spots on Buckeye Lake to eat, drink, and enjoy great entertainment; it opens the last weekend of April every season. ...
Canal Winchester, OH
The Ugly Mug is a neighborhood bar & grill in Canal Winchester, OH. The bar features a stage for live music and large outdoor patio. ...
Athens, OH
The Union Athens is an upstairs bar and music venue in Athens, OH, that books a variety of local, regional, national and international acts. ...
Maumee, OH
The Village Idiot is a friendly neighborhood bar in uptown Maumee, OH, that hosts some of the best national acts as well as the best local talent around. In addition to nightly live music, The Village Idiot serves award-winning pizza and a great selection of craft beers and spirits. ...
Lakewood, OH
The Winchester Music Tavern, located in Lakewood, OH, is a great place to get a bite to eat, catch a show or just hangout in the tavern up front. The Winchester welcomes all music genres including metal, country, hip-hop, rock, pop and the like from local and touring artists. There are two full bars and dinner is served Monday to Friday, plus brunch on Saturday and Sunday. ...
Medina, OH
Thirsty Cowboy in Medina is Northeast Ohio’s largest country music venue bringing the best in local, national, new and throwback country entertainment. Locally owned and operated since 2011, Thirsty Cowboy offers line dance lessons, a huge dance floor, great night life, a fantastic Happy Hour Pub, and a themed pop up bar. ...
Westlake, OH
Time Warp Bar in Westlake, OH, is the premier bar on Cleveland’s Westside. We have an incredible Happy Hour every day of the week until 8pm and great drink specials each night. The best bands and DJ’s in the Cleveland area perform here on the weekends to ensure a great party. Giant flat screen TV’s are crammed across every wall in the bar to ensure that Time Warp is the best place to watch the game. ...
Cincinnati, OH
Located at The Banks on the riverfront next to the Great American Ballpark, Tin Roof is a live music joint serving up southern inspired, made from scratch food along with a full entertainment and events calendar. Featuring LCD digital monitors throughout, a 10’ projection screen, a full professional stage, sound, and lighting packages.
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Cincinnati, OH
Top Cats is a premier nightlife and live music destination in Cincinnati, OH, with deep roots in hospitality and entertainment featuring best in class service, state-of-the-art concert space, incredible patio views, a seasonal array of giant gaming, and an event space that is customized to fit your party. ...
Columbus, OH
Turtle Creek Tavern is a music venue and sports bar in Columbus, OH, featuring outstanding service, food and drinks plus a large patio. The bar hosts top notch live music three to four days a week with professional sound and lighting. View your favorite sporting events with a wide variety of beer on tap and cocktails. ...
Warren, OH
Up A Creek is a family-friendly sports bar and restaurant in Howland, OH, with 20 flat screen TVs, a dining area, bar, and a lively outdoor patio. The patio has a bar and stage with live entertainment when the weather is warm enough. ...
Dublin, OH
Urban Meyer’s Pint House is a restaurant and sports bar in the Bridge Park neighborhood of Dublin, OH. ...
Beavercreek, OH
Established in 1989, W.O. Wright’s Grill & Pub has a full service kitchen and large menu to go with it. Located in Beavercreek, OH, outside Dayton, W.O.’s is set up as a concert-style venue with darts, pool, and live entertainment. ...
Cleveland, OH
Welcome To The Farm is a live music country bar from Chase Rice on the Flats East Bank in Cleveland, OH. Local and touring country musicians and bands are showcased in the space flanked by bars on each side with garage doors opening on all sides and a patio overlooking the water. ...
Youngstown, OH
Westside Bowl is a bowling alley and concert venue, in Youngstown, OH, hosting up-and-coming local, regional, and national acts on two stages: the Main Stage and the Trophy Room. Westside Bowl has a full-service kitchen, two bars, and fifteen bowling lanes. ...
Dayton, OH
Wings Sports Bar & Grille is the hottest destination in Dayton with live music throughout the week, comfort food, two patio bars, pool, darts and cornhole. ...
Columbus, OH
Woodland’s Backyard in Columbus, OH, is a bar and event space offering over 8500 sq ft of indoor space, four mini-bowling lanes, a covered patio, an expansive beer garden, and nine pristine sand volleyball courts. Live music is occasionally held inside of the sand volleyball dome. ...
Columbus, OH
Woodlands Tavern is a bar and live music venue located in the Downtown Columbus suburb of Grandview Heights. The tavern has live music performances on two stages, plus draft beer, cocktails, eclectic pub food and a pool table. Proudly hosting local, regional, and national acts since 2009. ...
Dayton, OH
Yellow Cab Tavern is a bar and community art space in Dayton, OH, with live music, food trucks, art shows, and more. The main space, a former taxi garage, contains a stage and bar. The gallery room, attached to the main room, is used for artwork, additional seating, and smaller performances. ...
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