AWOL
21+ with valid ID49 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 · Map ↗
Hours: Closing listed2:30 daily; opening time unverified.
- 21+ with valid ID.
Checked Oct 19, 2026 · source: awolbar.com
18+ · Columbus, Ohio
Gay bars & LGBTQ+ nightlife in Columbus
Gay bars, lesbian and queer bars, drag and dance clubs, leather bars and late-night LGBTQ+ venues. Everyone 21+ is welcome at most; each listing shows what the venue itself publishes. We found 10 in the Columbus area. Each listing shows where we checked it and when.
- Gay bars & LGBTQ+ nightlife
Axis Nightclub
21+ with government ID775 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 · Map ↗
Hours: Thu 8pm–2am; Fri–Sun 10pm–2am; Mon–Wed closed; special events may vary
- 21+ with government ID.
Checked Oct 19, 2026 · source: axisonhigh.com
Boscoe's
1224 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206 · Map ↗
Hours: Conflicting weekday opening: intro3pm; footerMon–Fri5pm. Weekend3pm; closing2:30am. Confirm before travel.
- Entry age unverified; confirm before visiting.
Checked Oct 19, 2026 · source: boscoesbar.com
Cavan Irish Pub
1409 S. High, Columbus, OH 43207 · Map ↗
Hours: Daily 3pm–2:30am
- Entry age unverified; confirm before visiting.
Checked Oct 19, 2026 · source: cavanirishpub.com
Club Columbus
18+795 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 · Map ↗
- men's private club
- membership required
- gym
- sauna
- steam room
- pool (seasonal)
Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: clubsaunas.com
Club Diversity
863 S High St, Columbus, OH · Map ↗
Hours: Mon–Thu 4pm–midnight; Fri 4pm–2:30am; Sat noon–2:30am; Sun noon–midnight
- Entry age unverified; confirm before visiting.
Checked Oct 19, 2026 · source: clubdiversity.com
District West
Own profile says18+; confirm each show145 N 5th St, Columbus, OH · Map ↗
Hours: Check daily show ads.
- Embedded official business profile says18+; confirm show-specific policy.
Checked Oct 19, 2026 · source: districtwest614.com
O'Connor's Club 20
20 E. Duncan St, Columbus, OH 43202 · Map ↗
Hours: Mon–Fri 4pm–2:30am; Sat–Sun noon–2:30am
- Entry age unverified; confirm before visiting.
Checked Oct 19, 2026 · source: oconnorsclub20.com
Slammers
202 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43215 · Map ↗
Hours: Sun noon–midnight; Mon–Thu 4pm–midnight; Fri 4pm–2:30am; Sat noon–2:30am
- Entry age unverified; confirm before visiting.
Checked Oct 19, 2026 · source: slammersbar.com
Union Cafe
782 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 · Map ↗
Hours: Published11am–2am; day range printed MONDAY-SUNIDAY, confirm Sunday hours.
- Entry age unverified; confirm before visiting.
Checked Oct 19, 2026 · source: unioncafe.com
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