r/Columbus 5d ago

Where to live, eat, and drink in Columbus (April 2025)

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Welcome to the monthly thread answering your questions about where to live, eat and drink in Columbus.

Are you new in town? If you're looking for apartment or housing suggestions or just have general questions about the city here's your place to ask.

The Columbus Area Relocation Guide is a comprehensive guide to living in Columbus Metro Area.

If you're just coming for a quick visit here's a handy list of things to do in town whether you have 1 hour, 3 hours of an entire day to spend with us.

Can't make up your mind where to eat? Need a special occasion suggestion? Here is a growing list of the best original restaurants Columbus has to offer.

Looking for a noisy bar with cheap drinks? Looking to watch the fight? Or do you just need a quiet dark space to drink in peace? Whatever you have in mind, please remember to be mindful of COVID-19 and take proper precautions to protect yourself and others while we all figure out this new normal.

Be certain to check the Reddit Guide to Columbus and contribute to the Wiki if you have good advice.

Previous threads


r/Columbus 3h ago

April 5th Third Street #HANDSOFF

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1.3k Upvotes

r/Columbus 2h ago

WEATHER I thought they activated the flood wall in Franklinton?

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158 Upvotes

Ooof.


r/Columbus 4h ago

Just so you know, ROAD CLOSED signs mean you can't go through.

224 Upvotes

I've watched so many people go down green lawn at the highway when the city has the flood wall up. They have city trucks and cops there and have multiple multiple signs and cones and all kinds of stuff. AND PEOPLE STILL DRIVE DOWN THERE TO ONLY TURN AROUND. No you can't get to the highway from harmon. There's a giant wall there. The turn lane is closed and people are still turning down there. Like wtf lol


r/Columbus 1d ago

The size of the protest at the courthouse

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5.7k Upvotes

r/Columbus 2h ago

NEWS Allegations against Evolved tattoo owner and artist Nader

90 Upvotes

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1973BhXxFq/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I have heard that Nick Wolack (owner) is an abuser before, and it looks like that’s true. Allegations that he allowed an artist named “Darius” to continue working there after he raped an employee. Another artist named “djkevykev” has allegations as well.

Also, an employee found a hidden camera in Naders studio and took the SD card and gave it to authorities.


r/Columbus 12h ago

HUMOR Cooper’s hawk flew into my house yesterday

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570 Upvotes

Hilarious story! For context, My boyfriend and I leave our balcony door open during the day so that my dog, Dakota, can go outside and gossip about the neighborhood / people watch. He’s a husky so he loves to spill the tea. We live on the third (top) floor so it’s totally safe. Oooor so we thought. We also have a spiral staircase inside that leads further upstairs to a den which doubles as my closet. Don’t judge me. We have a doggy door preventing Dakota from going upstairs because he’s getting old and I don’t want him to fall and hurt himself.

My boyfriend came home from work yesterday and noticed my dog staring upstairs and acting frantically, accompanied by a bunch of ruckus. He immediately thought someone broke in and went upstairs to check what was going on.

Lo and behold, there was an intruder after all- a copper’s hawk was flying around up there and was seemingly too scared of my dog to exit! Who knows how long he was up there! He also noticed that he got into a fight with my stuffed owl and pooped all over my mirror and vanity and was completely out of breath and scared.

My boyfriend put Dakota in our bedroom and armed with cardboard boxes went upstairs and tried to guide the bird out. He slammed into the boxes a bunch of times literally dive bombing at my boyfriend. Okay, new plan necessary.

Dakota and my boyfriend went on a long walk and by the time they returned the bird had made his escape. Fly free little guy.


r/Columbus 34m ago

PHOTO Spotted 3 baby owls in Clintonville

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I love them 👁️


r/Columbus 20h ago

Captured your moment

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If you’re on here and got engaged on 4/5 at FCP, I got some photos of your proposal if you didn’t. Not how I thought some stealthy candids were going to go 😅Congrats!


r/Columbus 1d ago

NEWS Protesters have gathered in Columbus for the Hands Off! protest!

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4.5k Upvotes

r/Columbus 22h ago

PHOTO Proud of my hometown!

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1.7k Upvotes

r/Columbus 4h ago

PHOTO #HandsOff2025 sign left at Mikey’s Late Night Slice

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49 Upvotes

yesterday, april 5th, a protest sign was left behind at the mikey’s on 4th st. if this is your sign and you want it back just let us know!


r/Columbus 22h ago

PHOTO Can you hear us now Dewine??

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1.2k Upvotes

r/Columbus 6h ago

REQUEST Sweet foster still looking for forever home!

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66 Upvotes

This sweet girl has been with us for a few weeks with little interest. She’s shy at first but has learned to be around our dogs and cats. She’s a love bug and would be a great cuddle companion! Message me for more details or contact Buckeye Lake Area Humane at 740.964.9651! We are in the Newark area but are willing to meet up if someone has interest!


r/Columbus 3h ago

Diabolical Pothole

35 Upvotes

Drivers beware: there's a doozy of a pothole turning right off of W N Broadway onto 315 N. Be careful not to blow a tire. Stay safe out there. 😊


r/Columbus 4h ago

REQUEST Urgent: Volunteer/Job Opportunity

25 Upvotes

Hi all,

I am in a bit of a difficult situation and could use some help. I am an international student who was working as a Histology Technician in Columbus, but unfortunately the company I worked for has closed operations and I am unemployed now. I have 2 weeks of unemployment days left before my Optional Practical Training (OPT) expires at which point I will have to leave the states.

I have a masters in Biomedical Engineering, and I want to apply what I have learned in the real world, but it's difficult to find opportunities with the 2 weeks that I have. Luckily, I can stop the clock by volunteering or taking on an unpaid position as long as it is related to my field. If anyone knows of any opportunities, please reach out. I appreciate all help. Thank you.


r/Columbus 21h ago

"Hands Off" Protest March

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547 Upvotes

A collection of some of the signs from today's march.

The rain did not stop Ohioians from showing up!


r/Columbus 1d ago

POLITICS Westerville Hand Off!

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847 Upvotes

Awesome turnout!!


r/Columbus 1d ago

PHOTO Great sign 👍

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932 Upvotes

r/Columbus 2h ago

PHOTO My poor bonsai

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12 Upvotes

Actually a little excited to see how the tikka masala grill turns out, but felt like we didn’t even have time to grieve the loss of Bonsai 😭😭😭


r/Columbus 23h ago

PHOTO Proud of you Cbus ✊

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553 Upvotes

I wouldn’t be surprised if head count was >10,000


r/Columbus 19h ago

Pics from the Hands Off Protest Today

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276 Upvotes

r/Columbus 1d ago

Browns Bailout

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Just want to make it clear that in this era of tariffs, escalating property taxes, sky-high housing costs, etc etc etc I AM NOT in favor of the state using any of my money to give $600M to a chronically failing football franchise, and their billionaire owner.


r/Columbus 20h ago

So happy to be down there today

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225 Upvotes

Also, never realized the statue at the end was a bit cheeky.


r/Columbus 21h ago

Cbus hands off protest ✊🏼

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264 Upvotes

A great day to fight authoritarianism