The Shrunken Head

Very cool little hole in the wall venue.

A friend and co-worker was performing at the open mic here, so we went to check it out. It is a bit hard to find, but once you are there the parking across the street is pretty easy.

The stage is small and the place is a bit of a dive (in a good way) non-pretentious. Local talent tries out new material on the crowd and they have a full bar, so even when the talent is less than talented, you can have a drink.

My friends band was rockin and we had a great time. I would check it out for local talent and a cool vibe that is both hip and laid back at the same time.

Vastly superior as far as entertainment and drinks to the former occupant, Victorias Midnight Cafe. But perhaps not as great of a place to hang out in general. Still, it is a decent, cheap spot to check out local and select touring bands. It definitely caters more to a rockabilly crowd on most nights, although there is appeal for metalheads, country boys, and goths on select nights as well. The owner, if I recall, is German, and bought it with the intent of bringing the batcave vibe to Columbus. There is a quaint, but nicely remodeled patio too, and the happy hour specials are on par with other great deals in town, although the selection is not as vast.

I've been going to the Shrunken Head for nearly two years now. It's hit or miss on the nights. Some nights it will be great, others you will feel crowded. However it's a nice little place to meet up with friends and have a few drinks. Along with a fully stocked bar, they offer several (and I mean SEVERAL) beers to choose from And the Pizza is PHENOMENAL (and CHEAP!). I am sad that they no longer have Gawff Night, but still a cool place to chill with friends. Check it out if you have free time. It's worth a look.