Cavan Irish Pub

This is on my short list of favorite conversation bars.  When I'm out exploring a new city, some conversation with the locals over a beer or two is the perfect way to end the day, and the Cavan never disappoints.  The locals here are extremely friendly and receptive to out of towners.  On Tuesday nights, make sure to bring along a T-bone or Chicken breast and have the nice ladies out back grill it up for you!

The bartenders are super friendly and attentive to the state of emptiness of your glass.  Karaoke night is fun, some of the locals are very talented.

In short, this a great alternative to the pretension that seems to thrive in the Short North.  Cavan is about 180 degrees from that.

I heart this bar. It is nice to go and grab a drink and get away or to have a fun time. I am not into the gay scene because I am with the man I love for 7 years, so this is a nice place where we can go and not try to get picked up by perverts. LOL so in short if your looking for the bar on cheers, go here.

Favorite bar in Columbus!  Friendly bartenders, well designed bar seating, great decor, and a decent amount of beer on tap.  (Try a flight!)  It's more of a neighborhood joint, but well-appointed as if it were in the main strip of Short North (or almost Manhattan even)  Decent patio area if you don't mind the smoke.  Cameras on the parking areas in the back, but I still prefer to park on high street if I can find a space.  Busy nights can create unfortunate waits for drinks, but that is a small price to pay for a fun place to relax with friends.  (and make new ones)