AWOL
21+49 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 · Map ↗
Hours: Open until 2:30 AM, 7 days
- karaoke
- showtunes night
- line dancing
- leather/bear crowd
Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: awolbar.com
18+ · Columbus, Ohio
LGBTQ+ nightlife in Columbus
LGBTQ+ bars and clubs, including leather and late-night venues. We found 12 in the Columbus area. Each listing shows where we checked it and when.
Axis Nightclub
21+775 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 · Map ↗
Hours: Thu 8PM-2AM; Fri-Sun 10PM-2AM; Mon-Wed closed
- dance club
- drag shows
- full bar
- patio
- VIP room
Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: axisonhigh.com
Boscoe's
1224 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206 · Map ↗
Hours: Mon-Fri 5PM-2:30AM; Sat-Sun 3PM-2:30AM
- drag shows
- male revue
- karaoke
- darts
- patio
Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: boscoesbar.com
Cavan Irish Pub
1409 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207 · Map ↗
Hours: Daily 3PM-2:30AM
- pub
- karaoke
- trivia
- drag
- male revue night
- patio
Checked Sep 26, 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 43206 · Map ↗
Hours: Mon-Thu 4PM-Midnight; Fri 4PM-2:30AM; Sat 12PM-2:30AM; Sun 12PM-Midnight
- piano bar
- martini bar
- live music
Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: clubdiversity.com
District West
18+145 N 5th St, Columbus, OH 43215 · Map ↗
Hours: Showtimes vary (see venue's daily posts)
- drag shows
- cabaret
- dance nights
Checked Sep 26, 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 12PM-2:30AM
- neighborhood bar
- food
Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: oconnorsclub20.com
Slammers
202 E Long St, Columbus, OH 43215 · Map ↗
Hours: Mon-Thu 4PM-12AM; Fri 4PM-2:30AM; Sat 12PM-2:30AM; Sun 12PM-12AM
- lesbian bar
- pizza kitchen
- karaoke
- trivia
- patio
Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: slammersbar.com
The Toolbox Saloon
744 Frebis Ave, Columbus, OH 43206 · Map ↗
- dive bar
- karaoke
- drag
- patio
- leather/bear crowd
Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: columbus.gaycities.com
Tremont Lounge
708 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206 · Map ↗
Hours: Mon-Thu 3PM-12AM; Fri 3PM-2:30AM; Sat 1PM-2:30AM (per listing)
- dive bar
- karaoke
- patio
Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: outxout.com
Union Cafe
782 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 · Map ↗
Hours: Mon-Sun 11AM-2AM
- restaurant
- full bar
- patio
- drag brunch
Checked Sep 26, 2026 · source: unioncafe.com
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