(614) 461-9010

650 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215 39.9488 -82.9979

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Neighborhoods: German Village, South Columbus

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In Short – Before Best Western Hotels bought and renovated the Clarmont in 1999, the Round Bar was one of the most colorful slices of history in the city. The nostalgic red and gold décor has been replaced with muted pastel prints, but the simple lure of conversing in a booth-lined round room, with a modest selection of top-shelf liquor and decent domestic and imported beers served from a sunken, circular bar in its center, keeps crowds coming back. – –

3 Star Rating: Average

02/01/09

Gone

by zappa24

Unfortunately, as of the end of January, the Round Bar is closed for business. Goodbye, everyone at the Round Bar.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/25/06

It's always sunny at the round bar

by michael_h_lewis

Perhaps best known for its ecclectic crowd, generous libations and friendly knowledgable staff, the round bar is a Columbus institution. The happy hour is a must see with pictures of the most revered patrons hanging on the wall and huddled around the bar. as Eddie, Chip and Bethany, hold court on every night except Sunday giving the bar a unique and well developed personality. Equally interesting is the late nite scene after 10:30 as the crowd welcomes a truly random and diverse group of new patrons and post club partiers towander into check out the scene. Consistently a "Cheers" for me I recommend every one check out the landmark bar which made its first appearance on the world scene in the movie "Little Man Tate'.

  • Pros: Best bar for the money and service in downtown.
  • Cons: More hipsters aren't up on the round bar
4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

09/30/03

All hail Bethany!!!

by twilli

The Roundie makes the best (strongest) mixed drinks in town in an atmosphere that combines old-school cocktail lounge style with a modern hip edge. Bethany rules the place on Sat nights, pouring drinks only as she can...especially the infamous shot - "Get on your knees..." - a classic downtown hangout!

The Details on Round Bar

Know Before You Go:

To make it a complete retro night out, trying dining at the associated Clarmont, an old school steakhouse.

Category:

Bars & Pubs

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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