Looking to try the best bars in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bars in Columbus, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace

Topping the list is Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace. Located at 248 S. Fourth St. in downtown Columbus, the bar and breakfast/brunch spot, which offers hot dogs and more, is the most popular affordable bar in Columbus, boasting four stars out of 1,064 reviews on Yelp. 

This spot, which debuted in 2009, offers beverages like soft drinks, floats and specialty cocktails, such as its peanut-infused vodka with grape soda or honey whiskey and ginger ale. On the menu, look for beef or veggie hot dogs paired with sides like chili mac and cheese. 

2. Two Dollar Radio Headquarters

South Side CAN's Two Dollar Radio Headquarters, located at 1124 Parsons Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly bookstore, bar and vegan spot five stars out of 64 reviews. 

We looked to Yelp for an overview of Two Dollar Radio Headquarters.

"This spot, which debuted in 2005, is a locally-owned and operated mom-and-pop shop, an indie bookstore, event space, bar and vegan cafe," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Our bookshop carries a carefully curated list of titles almost exclusively devoted to independently published literature. Our bar serves cocktails, wine and draft beer."

3. Land Grant Brewing Company

Land Grant Brewing Company, a brewery and bar in Franklinton, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 154 Yelp reviews. Head over to 424 W. Town St. to see for yourself. 

Yelp can tell you more about Land Grant Brewing Company.

This spot, which was established by Ohio State alumni Adam Benner and Walt Keys, offers specialty brews like the Cranble Jamble, a fruit beer, or the Beard Crumbs, an oatmeal raisin stout beer. 

4. Condado Tacos 

Downtown, check out Condado Tacos, which has earned four stars out of 281 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bar and Tex-Mex spot, which offers tacos and more, by heading over to 132 S. High St. 

This spot, which also boasts locations in Indiana and Pennsylvania, offers drinks like beer, wine, sangria, margaritas and specialty cocktails. Look for the Cuba Libra, a mix of aged dark rum, lime, cola and black walnut bitters. 

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