Spruce Street Sporting Club has quietly moved into a Park Street storefront just outside the Arena District, and it is not staying quiet for long. The high-energy, big-screen sports bar hit its stride in early March, opening in time for the Arnold Sports Festival and quickly pulling in game-day crowds and late-night viewers. It is the latest in a run of restaurant and rooftop arrivals that are starting to remake the Park Street corridor into more of a destination again.
According to Columbus Underground, Spruce Street Sporting Club officially opened on March 5 at 511 Park St. The concept comes from One Hospitality, the group behind Astra Rooftop atop the AC by Marriott, and One Hospitality President Justin Kintz said, "Business has been strong right out of the gate and we continue to build momentum each week."
Spruce lists its address as 511 Park St. and posts hours of Thursday–Friday 2 p.m. to close and Saturday–Sunday noon to close, with a happy hour and a menu centered on burgers, sandwiches and pizzas, according to Spruce Street Sporting. The spot is set up for big-screen viewing paired with what it bills as elevated bar food and craft cocktails.
One Hospitality's Park Street push
Spruce is the first in a cluster of concepts One Hospitality plans for Park Street as part of a broader effort to bring more life back to the corridor. The operator is also working to revive Spice Restaurant & Bar at 491 Park St. and has a new concept in the works called Sorella Kitchen, Parlor and Patio, with a target of opening the additional projects by the end of 2026, as reported by Columbus Underground. Taken together, the openings point to a concerted push to turn Park Street into a more complete dining and entertainment strip again.
What to expect at Spruce Street
The bar leans into a modern spin on the classic sports pub, stacking multiple big screens and surround sound on top of an "elevated bar menu" and a slate of craft drinks. The venue's site invites guests to "catch every match, kickoff, and championship with surround sound, wall‑to‑wall screens," and highlights weekend happy-hour windows and game-day programming, per Spruce Street Sporting. In other words, it is set up for anyone who prefers not to squint at a tiny TV from the back of the room.
Practical details
Spruce Street Sporting is currently operating mainly on weekends and has space that can accommodate groups and events. Patrons are encouraged to check the bar's website for the most up-to-date hours and special-event listings. For visitors bouncing between the Arena District and the Short North, the new bar adds another late-night option for catching a game and grabbing a burger before or after downtown events.
