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DISTRICT SHORT NORTH ARTS DISTRICT & ITALIAN VILLAGE THINGS
To Do
Axis Night Club, 775 N. High St., 43215, 614-984-3824, axisonhigh.com. Columbus’ largest LGBT+ dance club with a patio, cabaret, dance floor and 2nd floor VIP bar.
Bristol Republic, 1124 N. High St., 43201, 614-929-5847, bristolrepublic.com. Get the full Southern experience with our modern rustic country décor and live bands!
Columbus Food Adventures, 43215, 614-440-3177, columbusfoodadventures.com. Delicious guided food and beverage tours, including neighborhood walking tours and driving tours.
Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge, 17 Buttles Ave., 43215, 614-929-5298, gingerrabbitjazz.com.
Hammond Harkins Galleries, 641 N. High St., 43215, 614-238-3000, hammondharkins.com.
Lindsay Gallery, 986 N. High St., 43201, 614-291-1973, lindsaygallery.com. Since 1999 we have specialized in contemporary self-taught, folk and “outsider” art.
Mandrake Rooftop Bar, 792 N. High St., 43215, 614-793-1500, mandrakerooftop.com.
FOOD & DRINK
Bakersfield Short North, 733 N. High St., 43215, 614-754-8436, bakersfieldtacos.com.
Barley’s Brewing Company, 467 N. High St., 43215, 614-228-2537, barleysbrewing.com. Award-winning ales complement a full menu.
Middle West Spirits
1230 Courtland Ave. 614-299-2460 middlewestspirits.com
Award-winning craft distillery and home of OYO Vodkas, Vim & Petal Gin and Middle West Whiskeys. Shop our well-stocked Bottle Shop, tour the state-of-the-art distillery or enjoy a cocktail with dinner in our bar and restaurant, the Service Bar that offers a nostalgic, Midwestern sensibility.

Oddfellows Liquor Bar, 1038 N. High St., 43201, 614-923-9631, oddfellowsliquorbar.com. Brick-lined joint with old-timey kitsch. Patio for craft draft beer, clever cocktails & trivia.
Pedal Wagon Columbus, 848 N. Pearl St., 43215, 614-805-5497, pedalwagon.com/ columbus. 15-person, pedal-powered rolling celebration taking you on two-hour cruises around Columbus!
Pinot’s Palette Short North, 691 N. High St., 43215, 614-456-7307, pinotspalette.com/shortnorth. Columbus’ upscale Paint. Drink. Have Fun.® destination, now offering in-studio and virtual events!
Pizzuti Collection of the Columbus Museum of Art, 632 N. Park St., 43215, 614-280-4004, pizzuticollection.org. Contemporary art from around the world. Short North Stage, 1187 N. High St., 43201, 614-725-4042, shortnorthstage.org. An innovative professional theater company in the historic Garden Theatre.
Studios On High Gallery, 686 N. High St., 43215, 614-461-6487, studiosonhigh.com. Artist-owned/operated gallery featuring 22 Ohio artists. Voted no. 1 gallery by Columbus Monthly
Basi Italia, 811 Highland St., 43215, 614-294-7383, basi-italia.com. Italian-inspired meals and casual dining.
Bernard’s Tavern, 630 N. High St., 43215, 614-223-9601, bernardscolumbus.com.
Black Brick Bar, 920 N. High St., 43201, 614-421-5100, blackbrickbar.com. Serving Donatos pizza, craft cocktails and live music.
Bodega, 1044 N. High St., 43201, 614-299-9399, columbusbodega.com. Your favorite corner bar nestled in the heart of the Short North for 15 years running.
Brassica, 680 N. High St., 43215, 614-867-5885, brassicas.com.
Brewcadia, 467 N. High St., 43215, 614-228-8831, barleysbrewcadia.com.
BrewDog Short North, 1175 N. High St., 43201, 614-908-3053, brewdog.com/usa. Kick back with our delicious menu, great craft beer and board games on our dog-friendly patio!
Brothers Drake Meadery & Bar, 26 E. 5th Ave., 43201, 614-388-8765, brothersdrake.com. Ohio mead created with local, high-quality ingredients.
The Eagle, 790 N. High St., 43215, 614-745-3397, eaglerestaurant.com.
El Segundo Mexican Kitchen, 698 N. High St., 43215, 614-965-6660, cameronmitchell.com/el-segundo-mexicankitchen. Inspired by Mexican street food, our chefs offer fresh, responsibly sourced and local ingredients.
Fireproof, 1026 N. High St., 43201, 614-706-4425, fireproofcolumbus.com. Global Tapas, cocktails and wine bar.
Forno Kitchen and Bar, 721 N. High St., 43215, 614-469-0053, fornoshortnorth.com. We offer the best contemporary cuisine in the city. Check out our unbeatable happy hour and brunch!

One Line Coffee, 745 N. High St., 43215, 614-564-9852, onelinecoffee.com. A locally owned coffee roaster specializing in traceable single-origin coffees.
Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen, 570 N. High St., 43215, 614-812-0200, parlaycolumbus.com. Polished sports bar and restaurant featuring elevated American fare.
The Pearl Restaurant Tavern Oyster Room, 641 N. High St., 43215, 614-227-0151, thepearlcolumbus.com. Open daily for dinner. Brunch on weekends.
Roaming Goat Coffee, 849 N. High St., 43215, 614-294-2489, roaminggoatcoffee.com. Small batch specialty coffee roasting based in Columbus, and a coffee shop in the Short North.
BUDD DAIRY FOOD HALL
1086 N. 4th St. budddairyfoodhall.com
A vintage dairy facility made extraordinary with 10 kitchens and three eclectic bars.
Char-Bar, 439 N. High St., 43215, 614-225-949. Steps from the convention center. Pool, darts, juke box.
Cluck Norris, 1086 N. 4th St., 43201, 614-889-2594, budddairyfoodhall.com/ vendors/cluck-norris.
Condado Tacos, 1227 N. High St., 43201, 614-928-3909, condadotacos.com. We’re all about the tequila and margaritas, but the main attraction is our build-your-own tacos.
Del Mar SoCal Kitchen, 705 N. High St., 43215, 614-300-9500, delmarcolumbus.com. Fired-up flavors. Cool, crafty cocktails. Atmosphere that will nourish your traveler’s spirit.
Denmark, 463 N. High St., 43215, 614-984-7351, denmarkonhigh.com. A lite-contemporary menu and top-rated cocktails, wines and craft beers.
Fox in the Snow Cafe, 1031 N. 4th St., 43201, 415-497-4049, foxinthesnow.com. Bakery, coffee shop serving up rustic-style baked goods and hand-poured drinks.
Galla Park Steak, 900 N. High St, 43215, 614-826-0023, gallapark.com/steak. Modern American steakhouse and chic entertainment venue offering a dynamic fine dining experience.
The Guild House, 624 N. High St., 43215, 614-280-9780, theguildhousecolumbus.com. Creative American cuisine available for breakfast and dinner daily.
Java Central Cafe and Roaster, 119 E. 5th Ave., 43210, 614-902-1730, javacentral.coffee. Java Central’s cavernous yet cozy second location is easily one of the largest cafés in Columbus.
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, 714 N. High St., 43215, 614-294-5364, jenisicecreams.com. Ice creams built from the ground up with superlative ingredients.
Katalina’s, 1105 Pennsylvania Ave., 43201, 614-294-2233, katalinascafe.com. Lots of local goodness. Homemade food with attitude for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Lincoln Social Rooftop, 711 N. High St., 43215, 614-300-9494, lincolnsocialrooftop.com. Sip, savor and surround yourself with stunning views of the city at our rooftop oasis.
The Lox Bagel Shop, 772 N. High St., 43215, 614-824-4005, facebook.com/the-loxbagel-shop-184871475663343. Hand rolled, boiled and baked in live fire bagels and bagel sandwiches in the Short North!
Saucy Brew Works, 443 W. 3rd Ave., 43201, 614-696-5100, saucybrewworks.com. Deliciously complex craft beers, New Havenstyle pizza and signature coffee to start your day Saucy.
Service Bar, 1230 Courtland Ave., 43201, 614-947-1231, servicebarcolumbus.com.
Restaurant and craft distillery. Modern innovation, nostalgic flavors. Uniquely Columbus.
Shake Shack Short North, 750 N. High St., 43215, shakeshack.com.
Short North Pint House and Beer Garden, 780 N. High St., 43215, 614-429-3986, shortnorthpinthouse.com. Open-air beer garden with over 75 beers and an outstanding pub grub menu.
Soul at the Joseph, 620 N. High St., 43215, 614-227-0100, soulatthejoseph.com. Bar located in the Short North offering cocktails, sparkling libations and an extensive wine list.
Standard Hall, 1100 N. High St., 43201, 614-831-1112, standardhall.com. Industrial hangout with large patio serving craft beer, fresh cocktails and made-from-scratch food.
Standard Live, 1112 N. High St., 43201, standardhall.com/live.
TownHall, 792 N. High St., 43215, 614-639-8600, townhallohiocity.com. We are a 100% non-GMO restaurant with all organic produce. We cater to all dietary restrictions.
Union Cafe, 782 N. High St., 43215, 614-421-2233, unioncafe.com. Bustling, gay-friendly bar/restaurant offering American cuisine, a large patio and entertainment.
DONATOS PIZZA
SHORT NORTH
920 High St. 614-421-5100 donatos.com
Founded in Columbus in 1963, Donatos is America’s original Edge to Edge® Pizza. We also feature oven-baked subs, garden fresh salads, traditional or boneless wings and desserts! Adjacent to the Black Brick Bar … great craft beers and handcrafted cocktails.

Marcella’s, 615 N. High St., 43215, 614-223-2100, marcellasrestaurant.com. A bustling burst of Italian flavor and energy. Online ordering available.
Martini Modern Italian, 445 N. High St., 43215, 614-224-8259, martinimodernitalian.com. Contemporary Italian style with classic Italian influence.
Northstar Cafe Short North, 951 N. High St., 43201, 614-298-9999, thenorthstarcafe.com.
Shopping
Big Fun Columbus, 672 N. High St., 43215, 614-228-8697, facebook.com/ bigfuncolumbus. Vintage toys, novelties, jokes and gags, and classic candy!
Emergent Art + Craft, 14 E. Lincoln St., 43215, 614-706-2294, emergentartcraft.com.
Global Gifts, 682 N. High St., 43215, 614-621-1744, globalgiftsft.com. Non-profit fair trade shop with unique artisan clothing, jewelry and more from around the world.
Green Olive Company, 59 Spruce St., 43215, 614-754-8652, greenolivecompany.com.
Mukha Spa, 980 N. High St., 43201, 614-294-7546, mukhaspa.com.
Totally customized cosmetic products. Make your own lip gloss!
The Optical. Co, 870 N. High St., 43215, 614-477-9229, theoptical.co. Fashion forward optical boutique offering a curated selection of handcrafted glasses and sunglasses.
Out of the Closet Thrift Store, 1230 N. High St., 43201, 614-291-2680, outofthecloset.org.
Penn and Beech Candle, 737 N. High St., 43215, 614-949-1458, pennandbeech.com. Come pour with us and discover the magic of truly custom fragrance!
Prologue Bookshop, 841 N. High St., 43215, 614-745-1395, prologuebookshop.com. A bright, cozy store with the latest books, puzzles, board games and greeting cards.
Red Giraffe Designs, 847 N. High St., 43215, 614-804-9512, redgiraffedesigns.com. Hand-crafted, custom-made jewelry and vintage pieces.
STUMP, 305 E. 5th Ave., 43201, 614-681-4769, stumpplants.com. Indoor plant shop specializing in curated plants.
TENSPACE, 930 N. High St., 43201, 614-569-3202, tenspacebrand.com. A revolving space creating in-real-life experience for online brands.
ZenGenius, 30 E. 4th Ave., 43201, 614-220-9040, zengenius.com. Shop curated gifts and gently-used decor and props for parties, events, and personal celebrations.
Visitor Services
Short North Arts District, 875 N. High St., 43215, 614-299-8050, shortnorth.org. Start with art every first Saturday at Gallery Hop, Columbus’ favorite night to celebrate art.