Short North Arts District/Italian Village

MUST DO

Catch a show at the Garden Theater, home to the Short North Stage, which performs Broadway-level quality comedies, dramas and favorite musicals.

MUST SEE

Download the Short North Arts District Art Trail on your phone and follow it to discover dozens of galleries, public artwork and performance venues.

MUST EAT

Stone-fired oven pizzas take center stage at Forno Kitchen + Bar. Try a crispy margherita or chicken alfredo pizza to go with a glass of rosé.

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EXPLORE BY NEIGHBORHOOD SHORT NORTH ARTS DISTRICT/ ITALIAN VILLAGE

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SHORT NORTH ARTS DISTRICT/ITALIAN VILLAGE ATTRACTIONS/NIGHTLIFE

Axis Night Club, 775 N. High St., 43215, 614-984-3824, axisonhigh.com. Columbus’ largest GLBT dance club with a patio, cabaret, dance floor and 2nd floor VIP bar. 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. 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! Brothers Drake Meadery & Bar, 26 E. 5th Ave., 43201, 614-388-8765, brothersdrake.com. Ohio mead created with local, high-quality ingredients. Columbus Food Adventures, 43215, 614-440-3177, columbusfoodadventures.com. Delicious guided food and beverage tours, including neighborhood walking tours and driving tours. The Escape Room USA-Columbus, 459 N. High St., 43215, 317-523-4699, escaperoom.us.com. Offering a new, fun and interactive adventure game. Julep, 1014 N. High St., 43201, 614-911-1201, julepcolumbus.com. Premier boutique craft beer and craft cocktails bar located in the heart of Columbus nightlife.

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, where Chef Avishar Barua channels a nostalgic, Midwestern sensibility.

Mukha Spa, 980 N. High St., 43201, 614-294-7546, mukhaspa.com. Totally customized cosmetic products. Make your own lip gloss! Oddfellows Liquor Bar, 1038 N. High St., 43201, 614-923-9631, oddfellowsliquorbar.com. Brick-lined joint with old-timey kitsch & a patio for craft draft beer, clever cocktails & trivia. Pedal Wagon Columbus, 43201, 614-805-5497, pedalwagon.com/bookcolumbus. 15-person, pedal-powered rolling celebration taking you on 2-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.com. Contemporary art from around the world. Service Bar, 1230 Courtland Ave., 43201, 614-947-1231, servicebarcolumbus.com. Restaurant and craft distillery. Modern innovation, nostalgic flavors. Uniquely Columbus. Seventh Son Brewing, 1101 N. 4th St., 43201, 614-421-2337, seventhsonbrewing.com. Brewery specializing in ales and IPAs with a bright, rustic tasting room and visiting food trucks. Shake Shack Short North, 750 N. High Street, 43215. Short North Goody Boy, 1144 N. High St., 43215, 614-400-2317, shortnorthgoodyboy.com. Featuring mid-century architecture, a spacious outdoor dining area! Short North Stage, 1187 N. High St., 43201, 614-725-4042, shortnorthstage.org. An innovative professional theater company in the historic Garden Theatre. 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. 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.

RESTAURANTS

Bakersfield Short North, 733 N. High St., 43215, 614-754-8436, bakersfieldshortnorth.com. Basi Italia, 811 Highland St., 43215, 614-294-7383, basi-italia.com. Italian-inspired meals and casual dining. 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! Boston Stoker, 771 Neil Ave., 43215, 614-564-9219, bostonstoker.com. Boxwood Biscuit Co., 19 W. Russell St., 43215, boxwoodbiscuitco.com.

Short North Gallery Hop

LIVE TO EXPLORE COLUMBUS

Kate Stevens, founder and lead designer of Red Giraffe Designs, shares how she finds creative inspiration in the Short North Arts District.

“Things like Gallery Hop, local craft markets and art studios drew me to the Short North. You can feel the hustle and vibrancy of the city and everyone’s appreciation for art has always inspired me. The Short North is full of well-known stops like Jeni’s, but there are plenty of hidden gems, too. One of my favorite places is Tasi, with its delicious breakfast/ brunch menu.”

Brassica, 680 N. High St., 43215, 614-867-5885, brassicas.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!

BUDD DAIRY FOOD HALL 1086 N. 4th St. budddairyfoodhall.com

Budd Dairy Food Hall is a vintage dairy made extraordinary with 8 kitchens run by amazing local chefs, two ever-changing pop-ups and three eclectic bars. Located at 1086 N. 4th St. in Italian Village, Budd Dairy Food Hall is open Tuesday through Sunday with limited complimentary parking available. Visit budddairyfoodhall.com to view menus, hours and upcoming events.

City Tavern, 697 N. 4th St., 43215, 614-826-2348, citytaverncolumbus.com. Scratch-made pub fare, craft beer and cocktails. Open daily with weekend brunch and free parking! Cluck Norris, 1086 N. High 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. An atmosphere that will nourish your traveler’s spirit.

DONATOS PIZZA 920 N. 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.

The Eagle, 790 N. High St., 43215, 614-745-3397, eaglerestaurant.com. El Segundo Mexican Kitchen, 698 N. High St., 43215, 614-965-6660, elsegundocolumbus.com. 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! 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. The Guild House, 624 N. High St., 43215, 614-280-9780, theguildhousecolumbus.com. Creative American cuisine available for breakfast & dinner daily.

Create your own custom candle at Penn & Beech Candle Co. Hadley’s Bar and Kitchen, 260 S. 4th St., 43215, 614-222-3022, hadleysbar.com. American food paired with craft beer and quality cocktails in a comfortable space with modern decor. Hubbard Grille, 793 N. High St., 43215, 614-291-5000, hubbardgrille.com. Modern American fare with cocktails, wine and beer. Patio & happy hour. Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, 714 N. High St., 43215, 614-294-5364, jenis.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. Lemongrass Fusion Bistro, 641 N. High St., 43215, 614-224-1414, lemongrassfusion.com. Asian fusion cuisine in an upbeat gallery setting. Specialties include sushi, pad Thai and seafood. 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. Hand rolled, boiled and baked in live fire bagels and bagel sandwiches in the Short North! 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. Mission Coffee Co., 2050 S. High St., 43207, 614-300-0648, missioncoffeeco.com. Coffee drinks, freshly roasted beans and coffee merchandise. Northstar Cafe Short North, 951 N. High St., 43201, 614-298-9999, thenorthstarcafe.com. Nosh on High, 149 S. High St., 43215, 614-929-3373, noshonhigh.com. Chef-driven restaurant and bar with on American tapas, craft cocktails and an extensive wine list. One Line Coffee, 745 N. High St., 43215, 614-564-9852, onelinecoffee.com. A locally owned coffee roaster and retailer specializing in traceable single-origin coffees.

The Pearl Restaurant Tavern Oyster

Room, 641 N. High St., 43215, 614-227-0151, cameronmitchell.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. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 511 N. High St, 43215. 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.

Short North Piece Of Cake, 772 N. High St., 43215, 614-421-0399, shortnorthpieceofcake.com. Creative bakery specializing in custom cakes. Short North Pint House, 780 N. High St., 43215, 614-429-3986, shortnorthpinthouse.com. Open-air beer garden with over 75 beers and an outstanding “pub grub” menu. 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.

Stauf’s Coffee Roasters-Victorian

Village, 1334 Neil Ave., 43201, 614-928-3993, staufs.com. TownHall, 800 N. High St., 43215, 216-344-9400, townhallohiocity.com. Urban Chophouse and Lounge, 1079 N. High St., 43201, 614-929-5430, urbanchophouse.com. Urban Meyer presents a new modern dining experience. Wine on High, 789 N. High St., 43215, 614-294-8466, wineonhigh.com. Bar and wine retail store with over 300 labels. Happy hour and tastings offered.

SHOPPING

Big Fun Columbus, 672 N. High St., 43215, 614-228-8697, facebook.com/bigfuncolumbus. Vintage toys, novelties, jokes and gags and classic candy! Brandt-Roberts Galleries, 642 N. High St., 43215, 614-223-1655, brandtrobertsgalleries.com. The gallery has post-war and contemporary paintings and sculpture, from local and national artists.

GLOBAL GIFTS 682 N High St. 614-621-1744 globalgiftsft.com

Global Gifts is a nonprofit fair trade shop supporting sustainable economic opportunities and safe and equitable working conditions for disadvantaged artisans and farmers around the world. Explore our unique collection of jewelry, home décor, coffee, toys and gifts, all ethically made with love and pride.

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. Sip on drinks or get dinner at Del Mar SoCal Kitchen.

Marcia Evans Gallery, 8 E. Lincoln St., 43215, 614-298-8847, marciaevansgallery.com. Contemporary fine art gallery showcasing original paintings, sculptures, hand-blown glass, jewelry. Mission Coffee Co., 2050 S. High St., 43207, 614-300-0648, missioncoffeeco.com. Coffee drinks, freshly roasted beans and coffee merchandise. 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. Penn & Beech Candle Co., 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 specializing in the latest books, puzzles, board games and greeting cards. Red Giraffe Designs, 847 N. High St., 43215, 614-804-9512, redgiraffedesigns.com. Handcrafted, custom-made jewelry and vintage pieces. Sean Christopher Gallery, 815 N. High St., 43215, 614-327-1344, seanchristophergallery.com. Alternative all-media exhibit space for emerging and established artists with an Ohio connection. Sherrie Gallerie, 694 N. High St., 43215, 614-221-8580, sherriegallerie.com. Art gallery, exhibiting exceptional artworks in glass, ceramics, wood, metal, paint and jewelry. 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. STUMP, 305 E. 5th Ave., 43201, 614-681-4769, stumpplants.com. Indoor plant retail shop specializing in curated plants. Tigertree, 787 N. High St., 43215, 614-299-2660, shoptigertree.com. A curated mix of apparel, gifts and accessories for women, men and kids.

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.