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Throwback local pub known for Long Island iced teas, with pool, darts & a small back patio.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 439 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 225-9439
Website: https://m.facebook.com/pages/Char-Bar/106036019437515
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Reviews
Paulo Oliveira
Walking around the convention center area on a Wednesday 9:30pm (no NHL game night) and, while a couple of places already had chairs piled up on tables, the Char Bar bar area was packed and high energy. I had in mind the place caught up on fire, thus the name, but it actually had a drunk driver just crashing into the bar and damaging everything. Now became a story to tell (nobody hurt) and a picturesque place in town.
… moreTiffany Ann
Before the incident, this was my favorite and constant must go-to of Columbus. Since the repairs and renovation, it’s gone from the warm, dive-y atmosphere to a well-lit mainstream common-collage bar. Every time we came to town, for years, Char was my go-to, must stop and highest recommended for a charming dive-bar feel with a classic warm environment. This recent visit in 2026, since the renovation, felt like some of the warm energy had been lost. I was excited to see the beautiful historic entry on top of the welcoming community environment we/I felt before but it felt very lost on the most recent visit. We were so excited to show our friends this place on our recent visit upon re-opening, but it didn’t have the same historic energy. Hoping it’s a transition into settling into renovations, but I missed the grime-dive-charm it had prior to the accident.
Maybe it was an off day, we’ll try again.
… moreMaybe it was an off day, we’ll try again.
Lisa Zinkie
Great little dive bar close to our hotels. The staff was attentive and friendly. Drinks were generous and really reasonable prices. We’ll be back.
Okay … went back every night. Best value around. Bartenders were the nicest. You can get 3 beers here for what it cost for one drink at close by places. Every time I was here everyone was friendly – met people from all over. Go check out this “dive bar.” Yes, their bathroom smells like my grandma’s basement.
… moreOkay … went back every night. Best value around. Bartenders were the nicest. You can get 3 beers here for what it cost for one drink at close by places. Every time I was here everyone was friendly – met people from all over. Go check out this “dive bar.” Yes, their bathroom smells like my grandma’s basement.
matt hale
Great dive, and a great vibe. Crazy that it is right in the heart of the convention center area, and still thriving, and not bought out by some corporation.
… moreAmelia Easley-Byrd
Had a great time. Different people from Different places everyone there for fun. Outside may look a little run down, however fun times on the inside.
… morePatrick Joyce
This place is so damn cool, I can’t believe it. It’s chill, the music is chill, the vibe of the locals that come is rad too.
Cheap drinks, and good service. 5 stars all around
… moreCheap drinks, and good service. 5 stars all around
Brad Spencer
Great, semi historical dive bar, one of my top ten bars still around in cbus
… moreDavid Bleke
A perfect true dive bar found right across the convention center.
… moreNico
Grab your bros and hit up Char Bar. First of all, I love the classic vibe and the fact that they have a back patio. This place deals out great drinks but be careful taking down too many of those long islands. The bathroom is down in the basement which makes for an interesting slightly drunken stumble around and a spooky brick basement spelunking once you break the seal.
Overall the price is right and I have no complaints. You fee welcome but also don’t find the need to dress it up at Char Bar. Major points for their CBUS authenticity and sticking to their guns on not selling out to the corporate landings building up in their immediate vicinity.
… moreOverall the price is right and I have no complaints. You fee welcome but also don’t find the need to dress it up at Char Bar. Major points for their CBUS authenticity and sticking to their guns on not selling out to the corporate landings building up in their immediate vicinity.
Gio Chip
This place pours the strongest, most dangerously good Long Islands in town. The vibe at Char Bar is unbeatable—no frills, no fuss, just the perfect dive bar
Many people aren’t aware that Abraham Lincoln spent the night there once many years ago! Historical!
… moreMany people aren’t aware that Abraham Lincoln spent the night there once many years ago! Historical!