Columbus' 4 best music venues (that won't break the bank)

Rumba Café | Photo: Bryant M./Yelp

Looking to try the top music venues around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable music venues in Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Rumba Café

Topping the list is Rumba Café. Located at 2507 Summit St. in Old North Columbus, the jazz/blues spot and bar is the highest-rated cheap music venue in Columbus, boasting four stars out of 44 reviews on Yelp.

This casual space serves several draft and canned beers, including local and regional craft brews, as well as a full selection of cocktails. Check out their full calendar of events to catch the next show.

2. Rambling House Soda Pop

Next up is Old North Columbus' Rambling House Soda Pop, situated at 310 E. Hudson St. With five stars out of 52 reviews on Yelp, the music venue and cocktail bar has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

Rambling House offers live music every night, serves beer and handcrafted cocktails, and its homemade sodas (ginger beer, lemon-lime, sarsparilla and "Columbus Cola") are available by the glass or in 5.16-gallon kegs.

3. Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern, a music venue and traditional American spot located in Tri-Village at 1200 W. Third Ave., is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 138 Yelp reviews.

The casual pub and burger joint has dozens of beers on tap, and the space serves as a venue for all kinds of musical acts. Check out the full calendar of events and menu for yourself.

4. Park Street Tavern

Downtown at 501 N. Park St., check out Park Street Tavern, a music venue, bar and eatery which has earned four stars out of 37 reviews on Yelp.

This casual spot has been hosting live music throughout the week for over a decade, and it offers more than 20 craft beers on tap. Mondays are open mic nights, and Thursdays are karaoke nights. You can check out the full calendar of events and live shows here.

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