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The 5 best bars in Columbus

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Published on August 22, 2019
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Looking to try the top bars around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bars in Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Hubbard Grille

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Topping the list is Hubbard Grille. Located at 793 N. High St. in Victorian Village, bar, New American spot and event space is the highest-rated bar in Columbus, boasting four stars out of 349 reviews on Yelp.

2. Bodega

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Next up is Italian Village's Bodega, situated at 1044 N. High St. With four stars out of 160 reviews on Yelp, the bar and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Rumba Café

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Rumba Café, a bar and jazz and blues music venue in Old North Columbus, is another go-to, with four stars out of 44 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2507 Summit St. to see for yourself.

4. Trillium Kitchen & Patio

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Over in North Campus, check out Trillium Kitchen & Patio, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bar and New American spot, which offers seafood and more, at 2333 N. High St.

5. The Thurman Cafe

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Last but not least, there's The Thurman Cafe, a Merion Village favorite with four stars out of 893 reviews. Stop by 183 Thurman Ave. to hit up the bar, which offers burgers and more, the next time the urge strikes.


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