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Southbend Tavern is a gay bar in Columbus, OH.

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Rachel Griffith
Rachel Griffith -Google user
4 months ago
A fun local dive with great drag, cheap drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere
$10–20Atmosphere: 4Loud, but you can still talkThemed nights
Kate Briggs
Kate Briggs -Google user
2 months ago
Let me begin by saying that I am a conservative white Christian, and to make it worse I was born and raised and lived in the south my entire life. I however I believe that love is for ALL! Being that I...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Erika Lockwood
Erika Lockwood -Google user
a month ago
This is an amazing, safe bar and I have a wonderful time every time I go
Atmosphere: 5
Ken Schulz
Ken Schulz -Google user
a year ago
It's my favorite little feel-good spot. The drinks are very well priced. Every time I go there, I feel as if I am with family. Everyone is made to feel very welcome there. The shows are always a good time. Love Bear happy hour show....Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Kacey O'Harra
Kacey O'Harra -Google user
Edited a year ago
Edit: Whoever keeps changing the name of this place to the name of a specific weekend bartender, stop. Great service and better drinks than others around the same low price. Friday's open stage is a favorite; Tuesdays are great too. The most welcoming and friendliest experiences...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Very tight bathrooms
Ted Patchell
Ted Patchell -Google user
Edited 2 years ago
I was late to Roger's Bear Happy Hour Wednesday. I will come earlier for the fun next time. But Roger served me well at the bar, and the small late crowd was pleasant enough. I'd hang out here anytime. Update 3/22/23: I was on time this...Read More
Margarita Portalatin
Margarita Portalatin -Google user
12 years ago
I have a great time every time! Great drag show and no cover! Drinks are great and the bar tenders are super kool! The atmospher is always very friendly and welcoming. You easily become part of the show ;) I recommend Southbend if you want...Read More
Bob Roehm
Bob Roehm -Google user
6 years ago
Each year during February, Southbend Tavern hosts a "Trailblazers After Valentine Party" [with free appetizers and a "cash bar"] for members of the Stonewall Columbus Trailblazers group for LGBTQ+ adults who are fifty and older. Many thanks to Southbend Tavern for offering this wonderful opportunity for...Read More
Joshua
Joshua -Google user
5 years ago
One of the longest standing bars around. Great staff, great funny hosts.cheap strong drinks.come in and watch one of many shows they have during the week.
Elliot Saunders
Elliot Saunders -Google user
6 years ago
Lots of fun. Good mix of people in attendance. Performers are gorgeous and very friendly. Drinks are cheap. My fav place in Cbus
Airianna Monét
Airianna Monét -Google user
7 years ago
This is a very safe tight nit family like environment everybody who comes here regularly knows and looks out for eachother. Been coming here since i was very young. People of all ages welcome.
Bridget Connors
Bridget Connors -Google user
7 years ago
This bar is great! Great drinks for a great price, and if you come on Sunday, one of the owners is bartending, and he is fantastic!
Jessica Musard
Jessica Musard -Google user
8 years ago
Great drinks, very friendly atmosphere. The bartenders can make anything! Love this place.
Michael Gyugo
Michael Gyugo -Google user
Edited 3 months ago
We had food brought in for the 4th of July plus pot luck!
$10–20Atmosphere: 59+ people
Joselyn Pineda
Joselyn Pineda -Google user
6 years ago
Very lovely establishment. Loved the shows. The drinks were strong. Had a wonderful time.
Chris Murray
Chris Murray -Google user
5 years ago
Friendly staff, strong drinks. The entertainment was lots of fun. Diverse crowd of men and women.
Lori Dickerson
Lori Dickerson -Google user
5 years ago
This place is fun, welcoming and laid back but upbeat. No cover! old school neighborhood/gay bar.
Steven Kirk
Steven Kirk -Google user
8 years ago
Amazing bar and the staff is amazing! Strong drinks and you won't break your wallet!
Jason Oliver
Jason Oliver -Google user
3 years ago
Always have a good time when I go to southbend. Great shows and great bartenders.
kerreill
kerreill -Google user
7 years ago
Strong drinks, very casual atmosphere and great enter-taint-ers. We had a great time.

Features

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Highlights

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Accessibility

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check icon Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Offerings

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check icon Dancing
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Dining options

check icon Outside food allowed
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Amenities

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Atmosphere

check icon Casual
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Crowd

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check icon LGBTQ+ friendly
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check icon Transgender safespace

Planning

Accepts reservations

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Other

check icon LGBTQ+ friendly