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West Church Social is the ultimate destination for entertainment in Newark, OH! As a premier sports bar, event venue, live music venue, and video arcade, we offer something for everyone. Catch your favorite sports teams on our big screens, enjoy live music performances, or challenge your friends to a game of classic arcade favorites. Our event space is perfect for hosting birthday parties, corporate events, and more. With a wide selection of craft beers and delicious pub fare, you'll want to stay and play all day. Visit us at 1650 W Church St, Newark, OH 43055 and experience the best of Newark's nightlife!

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Stacie Dodge
Stacie Dodge -Google user
Edited a year ago
Fun for the entire family! One of the best bars I’ve been to in Newark so far! Staff is super friendly. I highly recommend it for a fun night out. Trivia nights on Tuesday starting at 7 pm. Line dancing Thursdays from 7-11 pm for...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lotPlenty of fun activities for children.Wheelchair accessible bathrooms. Easy to get in and out of building. No stairs.
Shane
Shane -Google user
a year ago
My wife and I have been waiting for this place to open since we heard about it. The service was great and we had a very special date night checking it out. The games are on a card system that is easy to reload. Our...Read More
$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Tracy Roese
Tracy Roese -Google user
4 months ago
Great place, Great food, Great music!
$20–30…
Robert Covey Jr
Robert Covey Jr -Google user
a year ago
Great room. Great atmosphere. Great staff. Katie and The Red Hots really enjoyed performing for everyone that attended! Thanks and looking forward to playing there again 😁
Atmosphere: 5
Chris Curtis
Chris Curtis -Google user
3 months ago
Always a great experience.. we’ve been to many events here and the staff and owners have always been very welcoming and attentive. My wife coordinated with the owners when she setup my surprise 50th in The Everett and I can’t say enough it was perfect!...Read More
$50–100Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesNo waitIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seating, Counter seating, Private dining roomPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Brian Hoy
Brian Hoy -Google user
a month ago
Best place in Licking County to go out for the evening. Live music , full game arcade and private speak easy in back. Super cool!
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Loud, but you can still talkSuitable for all group sizesIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Private dining roomPlenty of parkingFree parking lotHas a video game Arcade!!Yes
Stephen
Stephen -Google user
a month ago
Adequate priced drinks, good food, and they recently got a brick oven for pizza. The music venue here is good as well so not a bad place to relax with a drink.
$20–30Atmosphere: 4Moderate noiseIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace
Kim Mccoy
Kim Mccoy -Google user
Edited 2 months ago
Wanted to update review. Now serves food. Everyone who works there is friendly! Owners are terrific! Sometimes it can take a minute to get waited on- like everywhere else. Great selection! Need to bring back Mango Bubbles! There's an awesome stage for bands....Read More
$30–50Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot
Tyler Marchetti
Tyler Marchetti -Google user
Edited 7 months ago
Great Place!!! The bartenders were on point and mine (Taylor) was super attentive for my first time. Meeting Matt was awesome as well. He helped me pick out some of the best beer on tap to my tasting. Great Job! Def be back
$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Kass Puryear
Kass Puryear -Google user
a month ago
Fun pleasant place to go with family and friends. Lots of activities, good music and grand environment for the night out with the homies.
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Reservations not requiredHappy hour, Weekend specialsIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Counter seating
April S
April S -Google user
3 months ago
Friendly staff, clean, service was very good. They have several different things to do, play a few arcade games, darts, corn hole, a wide selection of music on the juke box.
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Reservations not requiredLive musicIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Counter seating
Jennifer Pagnanelli
Jennifer Pagnanelli -Google user
5 months ago
The Everett is great. Love the intimacy. Great specialty handcrafted cocktails made by a great bartender, Anthony.
rob montgomery
rob montgomery -Google user
4 months ago
Old school arcade on one side and concert venue on the other side.A huge bar in the center. We really enjoyed the show and the atmosphere.
Jennifer Patterson
Jennifer Patterson -Google user
10 months ago
This is my favorite spot to go, can get pretty busy with the live bands and when the big games are on. The staff and owners are amazing and work hard to ensure everyone is taken care of. The arcade is also a good bonus!...Read More
Barbi Pond
Barbi Pond -Google user
a year ago
This bar is very large and modern. They have live bands regularly and have enough seating for large groups. The bar seating is plentiful. They have a really fun game area that has multiple types of games. Great service. The only food …
Brian Kerr
Brian Kerr -Google user
4 months ago
Great place. Video games, corn hole, shuffle board, and live music. We enjoyed our time and drinks.
stacy tharp
stacy tharp -Google user
a month ago
You can only see the best Ohio Bands at West Church Social no where else in Newark
Ren N
Ren N -Google user
6 months ago
Love this place!!! I'm 55 and it's not too young and not too old!! Big and great bands !! Good job to the owners who are nice folks!!!
Rohinton Pesika
Rohinton Pesika -Google user
a year ago
This bar is a lot of fun. A lot of things for everybody to do. Drinks are good price, haven’t tried any food but they have different food trucks that will come serve food. Staff is amazing and a lot of fun. They care about...Read More
Francisco Ahumada
Francisco Ahumada -Google user
5 months ago
Great drinks. The speakeasy had one of the best bartenders I've ever been served by

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Accessibility

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