THE PREMIER L G B T Q + BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Vol. 8 COLUMBUS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS RESTAURANT GUIDE EVENTS SCHEDULE BAR GUIDE LGBTQ+ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS BUSINESS DIRECTORY ABOUT04 08 12 20 22 26
LGBTQ+ Columbus
As the 15th largest city in the nation, Columbus is home to a vibrant gay community, much of which congregates in the Short North and Clintonville neighborhoods. The Short North has a number of gay pubs, art galleries, popular gay and lesbian centers, nightclubs, coffee shops and an annual gay and lesbian theater festival in September.
It’s gay pride all year round with businesses vying for the gay dollar by donning the famous rainbow flag. Clintonville is more of the lesbian hangout.
This part of Ohio ranks among the highest per capita donations to LGBTQ+ political causes in the USA. Way to put your money where your heart is, Columbus.
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Barcelona Restaurant and Bar
Spanish small plates & paella served in a bustling, sleek space with a greeneryfilled patio.
263 E Whittier St, Columbus, OH
Basi Italia
An intimate nook dispensing marketdriven Northern Italian dishes in casual digs with a patio.
811 Highland St, Columbus, OH
Brassica
Locavore pita sandwiches are offered at this bright cafe with a contemporary interior & beer on tap.
680 N High St, Columbus, OH
Chapman’s Eat Market
Inventive global cuisine served in a relaxed restaurant that has vintage-style decor.
739 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH
Condado Tacos
Build-your-own tacos & margarita flights in a colorful, modern interior.
132 S High St, Columbus, OH
Hofbräuhaus Columbus
Modeled after the Munich beer hall, this site offers Bavarian fare, classic beers & garden seating.
800 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH
Lindey’s
Old-school, special-occasion venue featuring a sophisticated American surf ‘n’ turf menu & a patio.
169 E Beck St, Columbus, OH
Martini Modern Italian
Traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist served in a contemporary space with chandeliers.
445 N High St, Columbus, OH
Milestone 229
Airy, modern American spot with comfort-driven fare & a patio overlooking the Scioto Mile fountains.
229 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH
Pecan Penny’s
An array of smoked meats & classic sides in a space with modern decor, a fire pit, & patio seating.
113 E Main St, Columbus, OH
Sidebar Columbus
Low-lit eatery serving Mediterranean & South American-influenced small plates plus wine & cocktails.
122 E Main St, Columbus, OH
The Eagle
Indoor/outdoor eatery & beer hall dishing up fried chicken & other comfort classics.
790 N High St, Columbus, OH
The Guild House
Unique rustic-modern dining room for sampling eclectic, globally inspired seasonal menus.
624 N High St, Columbus, OH
The Pearl
A refined tavern serving creative fare, alongside wine, house-infused drinks & a deep beer list.
641 N High St, Columbus, OH
The Rossi Kitchen & Bar
Hip twist on a classic supper club offering casual American fare & cocktails in a historic venue.
895 N High St, Columbus, OH
Valters at the Maennerchor
Traditional German meals & drinks served in a cozy, 1907 brick house with a seasonal patio.
976 S High St, Columbus, OH
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
For more info visit: torgevents.com
NOV 9
FRESH MARKET FESTIVAL
FACCES promotes access to healthy food choices for a healthy lifestyle.
At the FACCES Fresh Market Festival, we supply the community with free produce and other free resources from our partners and sponsors!
Visit our Fresh Market Festival on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month!
For more info visit: bit.ly/3s4xFfr
DECEMBER
DEC 2-4
GALAXYCON COLUMBUS
It’s a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU!
Join fans from across the galaxy and celebrate Comic Books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay,
For more info visit: bit.ly/3CGM8TG
DEC 17-18
OHIO VINTAGE FEST
Ohio Vintage Fest is a vintage clothing market featuring 70 vendors from Ohio and surrounding states. Our vendors offer clothing from all eras (as early as the 1920’s to late as the early 2000’s), for all genders, sizes, styles, and budgets. There will be thousands of great pieces to pick from, with some as low as $5. For more info visit: ohiovintagefest.info
JANUARY
JAN 1-8
CONSERVATORY AGLOW
The outdoor portion of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will be twinkling, glowing, and magical thanks to thousands of lights presented in stunning displays. Accompanying the lights are familiar holiday favorites – such as the rainbow tunnel, ornament trees and more!
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY
FEB 10-12
DOROTHY AND THE PRINCE OF OZ
Follow Dorothy in her travels as she and her Prince discover that love reunites those who believe. Featuring stunning puppetry and scenery by Basil Twist and a score arranged by Oliver Peter Graber. For more info visit: bit.ly/3Te0LVu
MARCH
MAR 11
COLUMBUS BREW FESTIVAL
The Columbus Brew Festival takes over the Center of Science and Industry after hours, featuring over 50 breweries, 150 beers and access throughout the museum. Admission includes samplings from participating breweries, as well as access to all exhibits.
For more info visit: columbusbrewfestival.com
For more info visit: cabbagecon.com
APR 21-23
SUGAR MAPLE FESTIVAL
Come sit by the creek and listen to live entertainment. Visit the food vendors. Browse the craft booths. Bring home a complementary tree to plant at home. Purchase authentic Ohio made maple syrup. Enjoy the festival while the beginnings of spring are in the air. Or join our nightly event on Friday and Saturday with live music and a beer garden featuring wine and hard cider in addition to locally crafted beers from Warped Wing and Yellow Springs Breweries.
For more info visit: sugarmaplefestival.com
APR 28-30
SWAN LAKE
Originally composed by the famous Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875–76, Swan Lake is now a very famous and much loved ballet.
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BAR GUIDE
Awol Bar
Gay bar inside a little brick house with a large patio, happy hours & fetish parties.
49 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH
Axis Nightclub
A multilevel gay-friendly dance club featuring DJs & entertainment such as drag cabaret acts.
775 N High St, Columbus, OH
Boscoe’s
Columbus’s premier show bar with a wide selection of beverages, male revues, and drag.
1224 S High St, Columbus, OH
Bossy Grrl’s Pin Up Joint
Quirky spot offering craft beer, plus burlesque shows, karaoke & other events.
2598 N High St, Columbus, OH
Cavan Irish Pub
Ohio’s ONLY Gay Irish Pub!
1409 S High St, Columbus, OH
Club Diversity
Offbeat gathering place in a circa-1880 house featuring karaoke, theme nights & happy hours.
863 S High St, Columbus, OH
District West
LGBTQIA+ Bar with the best drinks and entertainment in town.
145 N 5th St, Columbus, OH
O’Connor’s Club 20
Never a cover; always a show! An LGBTQ bar that was started in 1992, where you can come in as a stranger but leave as a friend!
20 E Duncan St, Columbus, OH
Southbend Tavern
An all welcoming gay bar with drag shows, open stage night, live music and drinks specials.
126 E Moler St, Columbus, OH
Steel Mill Tavern
Gay-owned neighborhood bar on Columbus’ New South Side.
1816 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH
The Toolbox Saloon
A fun and friendly neighborhood bar that makes you feel like family!
744 Frebis Ave, Columbus, OH
Tremont Lounge
Laid-back LGBT mainstay (since 1987), offering drinks, happy hours, plus karaoke & other events.
708 S High St, Columbus, OH
Union Cafe
Bustling, gay-friendly bar/restaurant offering hearty American chow, a large patio & entertainment.
782 N High St, Columbus, OH
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LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus
Voices Raised, Lives Changed. cgmc.com
51 Jefferson Ave, Columbus, OH
Columbus Pride Band
The Columbus Pride Band is an Ohiobased GLBT organization that formed in 2003, and currently has a membership approaching 100 musicians. columbuspridebands.org
North Columbus Health Center
Visit North Columbus Health Center for family planning services, including STD testing. Make an appointment with Planned Parenthood. bit.ly/3D7NqZk
18 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH
PFLAG Columbus
PFLAG is the largest grassroots-based organization family and understands
Rainbow Sisters
Rainbow Sisters is a social and community-oriented group for lesbian womyn age 40 and over.
5400 Karl Road, Columbus, OH
Stonewall Columbus
Increasing the visibility and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. stonewallcolumbus.org
1160 N High Street, Columbus, OH
TransOhio
Serving the Ohio transgender and ally communities by providing services, education, support, and advocacy, which promotes and improves the health, safety and life experience of the Ohio transgender individual and community. transohio.org
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26 BUSINESS DIRECTORY ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING PTG Accounting & Tax Consulting ................................... 18 AUDIOLOGIST Columbus Speech & Hearing ............... 7 BUSINESS CONSULTANT PTG Accounting & Tax Consulting ..... 18 CRIMINAL DEFENSE The Tyack Law Firm Co LPA................. 24 DESIGN BUILD NJW Construction ......... Front Inside Cover DOGGY DAYCARE The Dog Stop ........................................ 18 EXTERMINATOR Bug Bakers of Columbus ..................... 24 FAMILY LAW Grossman Law Offices ......................... 19 Friedman & Mirman Co LPA................ 27 FINANCIAL ADVISOR Melinda Vincent - Edward Jones ......... 3 Budros Ruhlin Roe ................................ 25 FURNITURE STORE Studio J ..................................... Back Cover gun rights law The Martin Law Firm Ltd ........................ 5 HEALTH CARE The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center .............. Back Inside Cover HOME HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT Mobility City of Columbus .................... 9 HOTEL Granville Inn .......................................... 18 INTERIOR DESIGN Studio J ..................................... Back Cover INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Budros Ruhlin Roe ................................ 25 JUVENILE LEGAL SERVICES The Martin Law Firm Ltd ........................ 5 MEDICAL ADVOCATE Guided Patient Services ...................... 22 MEDICAL CENTER The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center .............. Back Inside Cover MOBILITY EQUIPMENT Mobility City of Columbus .................... 9 MORTGAGES Equitable Mortgage ............................. 13 PAINTER Certa Pro - Columbus ..................... 10-11 PATIENT ADVOCACY Guided Patient Services ...................... 22 PATIOS Renewal by Andersen .......................... 23 PERSONAL INJURY The Martin Law Firm Ltd ........................ 5 (. . .continued on page 28)
28 BUSINESS DIRECTORY REAL ESTATE The Mendoza Group .............................. 6 REMODELING NJW Construction ......... Front Inside Cover Corps 1 Home Services .................. Front Cover, 17 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS Village Solar Co ...................................... 1 TAX PREPARATION PTG Accounting & Tax Consulting ..... 18 WEALTH MANAGEMENT
