Would I recommend coming here for food? No. Would I recommend coming here for cheap drinks? Yes. My husband and I went here last night for dinner after going down to Columbus to watch our niece play her volleyball tournament. They were packed and had trivia going on, but they still had plenty of places to sit inside and on the small patio. We had wanted to sit outside since the weather was nice, so we grabbed a table in the corner on the patio (it is a seat yourself establishment). After a while, a server came over to get our drink orders and we each ordered a water. I asked for a Bud Light on draft, which was listed on their menu, but he told me they only have it bottles and just had Michelob Ultra on draft that was similar. No problem, we each ordered one of those. Some time passed and I saw our server come out onto the patio, look at us, and promptly spin around to go back inside. A couple minutes later he returned with our waters and an apology about the beers taking a long time because "the bartender was too busy talking." I got more of the impression that he forgot to put in our order at all, hence the quick turnaround to get waters when he realized he never came back to our table. We put in our food orders in the meantime- I ordered the Reuben sandwich with sweet potato fries and my husband ordered the roast beef sandwich with sweet potato fries. Drinks came out eventually and were huge/ice cold, which was nice. The food also came out within 10 minutes, which we had initially been happy about because we were so hungry and we still had an hour drive back to Indy. However, my Reuben sandwich had huge, thick chunks of meat vs thinly sliced beef and it was extremely hard to take bites of and took a long time to chew. I had to keep using my hands to rip pieces off the sandwich. There was also hardly any sauerkraut on it. My husband's roast beef sandwich had very little roast beef and absolutely no flavor, but was supposed to have a kick from the horseradish sauce. The sweet potato fries were good though, they just had a little too much salt on them. Overall, we had mixed reviews with our visit. Our beers were only $5.50 each, so that was a crazy good price. Not sure if it's just for trivia night or always like that. Several times throughout our visit we kept getting hit with the smell of cigarette smoke because the patio is off the main sidewalk and no one monitors that people are actually far enough away from the building. Super unpleasant. This is definitely a fun place to meet friends for drinks, but I'd pass on the sandwiches and see if other menu options are better. read more

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The 4th Steet recently went through a remodel and the finished product is great! And the same great service and food remained! I am glad I came back to an old haunt. I will be back! read more

4th Street Bar & Grill - Sorry I already deconstructed my chicken chimichanga. - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

Delicious food with creative weekly specials. Ice cold draft, Beer. Knowledgeable and professional white staff nice patio area for outdoor dining great place to meet friends and family. read more

We absolutely love this local watering hole. Good bar food, and great beer and cocktail selection. I particularly love the energy of the spot as it's always buzzing with a fun upbeat environment. There is no bad seat in the house, and the patio is fantastic. Service has always been very helpful and friendly. Even the first time we went we felt as if we have been coming for years. Can't wait to come back Awesome trivia and karaoke here as well! read more

The menu is expansive for food and drinks. My coworker and I visited for dinner on a weeknight, and it was a great spot to catch up. We enjoyed the burnt orange old fashioned as well as Woodford Double Oaked. For my meal I chose fish and chips. Not bad, but not a standout either. The pieces of fish were long and thin, and I prefer crispier, thicker fish. I didn't eat it with the provided bread and think the flavor would've gotten lost if I had. Service was friendly and helpful in suggesting dinner selections; however, it was also extremely slow. We weren't on a schedule tonight but if you are, you might be mindful of when to flag down your person to order or for the check. 4th Street feels like a more upscale but local, divey restaurant and bar. Casual environment overall. Parking available on the street in downtown Columbus. read more

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Our party of eight visited the 4th Street Grill this past weekend. Overall, we had excellent service being seated immediately and equally good service during dinner. I enjoyed the Mac and Cheese and it was delivered very hot! Use caution if ordering this - it will burn your mouth - that's better than being served cold food. Overall my experience was good, however two members of our party had less than desirable experiences. My husband was served a bbq chicken sandwich that later gave him food poisoning. He was very sick for the following 24 hours. Another member of our party ordered the "grains" dinner. Truly horrible meal. It smelled bad, it tasted even worse. (I tried it) That item should be removed from the menu. I give 3 stars. Will not return due to food poisoning experience. read more

Good food. We attended on Trivia night Thumbs up all the way. Service excellent on a really busy night. read more

Neat little bar. Had their burger. Asked to have it cooked medium and it came out quite well. On Friday there is often live music and on Saturday they do karaoke nights. They do close at 12:00 so better get there early. read more

You always get amazing service and food at 4th Street! One of my favorite places to eat in Columbus, IN. I love that kids are allowed on Tuesday nights! read more

Love the food!! The service was excellent and didn't ever wait for anything. The menu had a huge selection and if you cannot find something...you're not hungry...lol. I ordered the 4th st. burger and it was delicious and cooked to perfection. Wife ordered the tenderloin and it was in the top #5 of Indiana tenderloins she has ever had. Parking right off the street or just 1/2 a block away a parking lot that is free after 5pm. If you're in the Columbus downtown area, this is a great place to have a bite and booze to enjoy the good weather days. read more

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I've liked all the food I've ever gotten here! They do weekly and daily specials as . drink menu is good with a wide variety. Staff is rather skilled and can make plenty of drinks. Servers are nice and have complemented me or my wife just about every time we go! Going at lunch will provide a more professional atmosphere where you can focus on your food... but if you go in the evening, there's always events that keep the crowd entertained. We love this place! read more

Never could find a parking lot, the restaurant is very cold so had to put a coat on, the food and service is ok, if I could go back I'll be sure to want to take a zip up jacket read more

I was in Columbus for work and was told that 4th street was one of the best places in town. I stopped in and although I wasn't impressed, I will say they make some good food. The exterior sends out a different vibe then the interior. When I walked up, there were people sitting outside and enjoying themselves. Seemed like a nice relaxing atmosphere. However when I went inside, the feeling in the place was just off. They were nice I guess, but there was a thread of sarcasm in their personalities. It hard to explain but I wasn't completely comfortable. The interior felt more like a dive bar, while the exterior had more of a pulse. Let's call it a dead man walking. But enough of that let's talk food. I got the pickle fries to start. They were excellent. Fried well and the pickles still had the snap that you would be looking for. They came with a little sauce on the side which complimented the pickles well. I also had the 4th street burger for an entree. That was delicious as well. The burger was cooked perfectly and the flavors were all there. To be honest, that is a burger to hang your hat on. So bravo to the cook. All in all 4th street makes good food and is worth checking out. Maybe everyone was having a off day so I won't say it's nothing worth it. Just don't expect much in the service department. Get in, get some good food, and get the steppin. read more

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Great food and service! Kristen was a great server. Dessert made by the owner and brought our beers. Been here a few times. Never disappointed! read more

4th Street Bar & Grill - a piece of cake on a plate - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

I love their tenderloin sandwich. Instead of the fries, I normally get the mixed vegetables.

The 4th Street Bar & Grill is exactly what you would expect from a popular well established small town bar. Located in downtown Columbus, 4th Street Bar was packed with locals and out of towners. Our party consisted of folks from Brownstown, Shelbyville, and Martinsville. The service was outstanding with our server quick, knowledgeable and the kind of friendly you would expect in a small town bar. We found out why the place was so busy! The food is great! Now, it's nothing fancy nor anything you haven't heard of, but the taste of a common burger, wrap, salmon brought smiles to our faces. Entertainment started at 7:00pm and wasn't overwhelmingly loud. A great place to meet with friends, enjoy cocktails, have a great meal and be able to visit for hours. I recommend you try it while in Columbus, or use it as a destination midway for friends in other communities. read more

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We really enjoy their fish and salads here. The patio is nice in the warmer months. Though it is a little bit noisy.

After seeing a 4 star review on Yelp, we decided to eat there. After dining, I cannot believe that the reviews on Yelp are legitimate. FYI, I have a background in food service, busing, waiting, and bar-tending, and management, I am not a novice. The "Tornado Potato" was just a spiral cut potato, fried, topped with tomato, Bacon, and cheese, and served at room temperature on a plastic plate. Three entrees were also served on cold plastic plates. All of these need seasoning and warm (170 F) plates to preserve the heat and taste of the food. Prices are too high considering the quality and temperature of the food. Fast food restaurants serve food hotter than this....there is no excuse. Perhaps all the other reviewers were drinking more and therefore perceived the food as better than average - it is not. read more

Love the food they have. One of the better burgers in Columbus for sure. The BPT isn't too bad.

This used to be a great place to eat. I've been eating here for 15+ years and the past 2 years, 4th street quality of food is just atrocious. The owners are great people but I guess they can't keep anyone decent in the kitchen. Had the Ruben and fries tonight and they were just awful. I ordered ranch for my fries and even, somehow, the ranch was bad? My advice, as someone who has been coming here for 15 years, eat some place else and go for beers after you eat decent food. read more

Lovely being for eating outside. Service was excellent, friendly, and accommodating. Food was very good. Loved the Reuben.

Really great food, fun people in a classic bar setting. Good place to watch sports. Heated indoor and outdoor dining. I highly suggest the buffalo chicken. read more

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We went here Halloween weekend. They were super busy so service was a little slow. Our food was cold. That's why the 4 stars. We had a good time and would try it again. read more

Standard Local Bar with GREAT FOOD. Location is convenient and is nicely situated on its own pocket of 4th street. Prices are reasonable for food and drinks, full bar, food menu is awesome. Tenderloin is very well executed, fish tacos are AWESOME. Be patient, this place gets crowded and the service can be slow / they seem short staffed, especially on trivia nights or whenever it's nice out Pro-Tip: Off hours, this place is a great lunch option! read more

I had a very pleasant experience at this bar & grill in downtown Columbus. I had street parked earlier (3 hours free) and so I didn't really check to see if the business had it's own lot. What I focused in on was the covered patio on the front of the place. It only had 7 tables, so I considered myself lucky to be able to grab one since the hostess told me that I could seat myself. I started off with one of the beers on draft. They have two sizes available and appeared to introduce new options periodically. I went with their latest addition, a Quaff On Strawberry Blonde Ale. Yum! They do have daily specials, but I decided to go with one of the house burgers: An avocado Swiss Burger. I missed the note that said it came with fries (I ended up taking those home), so I thought I would try the potato skins. The skins came out first as a small plate option. The skins were a nice size, but not large like an Idaho baker. They did come with a bacon topping and green onions with the sour cream cup in the center. I got 5 skins with the order and thought they were pretty tasty. The burger was cooked to my specs and came with pickle and white onion on the side. The avocado was a large serving, about half of a fruit. It was sliced, but not separated, so it made a large lump that wasn't conducive for distributing the onion and pickles. If you have ever had avocado on a sandwich, they get kind of slippery and messy. Still, I was able to separate the pieces and arrange the sandwich to a more uniform covering. After that, I will say that the sandwich tasted really good. I didn't need to add any seasoning or condiments. The burger itself (I would guess it was close to a half pound, but maybe a little less) was seasoned well and had a very nice flavor. The hostess/waitress checked in periodically and seemed pleasant enough, making light conversation when she found out I was from out of town. She did a good job on her duties as well as inviting me to return. Overall, I would definitely recommend stopping in if you are looking for traditional American favorites for your meal. Review #375 read more

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Great place to hang out and get great food and drinks. Food has been amazing each time! Staff are friendly and tentative to your needs. Great atmosphere! read more

One of the older bars in town - Guinness on tap w/ great bar grub. They often have live music on weekends, & the layout is such that you can go to the back & do that, or sit up front & still be able to hear the music, but also be able to talk w/ your companion(s). I like that. The 4th & Washington area is bar-hop'able now, don't miss 4th Street! read more

I was in Columbus visiting family and this restaurant came highly recommend. It took 30 minutes or so to get our food. Then most of it was cold. Sweet potato fries were cold. My Honey Mustard Chicken sandwich had the smallest piece of chicken - thin sliced and bacon. Also cold. Waitress never came back to check on us. Then after eating, it took another 35 minutes to get our check and even then we had to go ask for it. read more

When visiting Columbus, this is a staple place to go for multiple reasons: It's proximity to downtown and the big 4th street sign on the side of the road, constantly reminding you of its existence. It is a great place for grabbing a sandwich or salad in the middle of the day, while also being a good bar to grab a drink and dinner in the evening. I have been here twice, and have enjoyed my food both times, but I don't have vivid memories of what I got. It's surely good, but not very memorable. read more

The nachos with pork were fabulous. Chips were ultra thin with a light coating of queso cheese. Flavor of pork was awesome. I had the grain bowl and loved it. It got busy while we were there ... consider a reservation. read more

Absolutely my favorite spot in Columbus. The Bacon Blue Burger with fries was my go to lunch favorite for years. It's hard to think of Columbus without thinking of 4th Bar and its awesome service. read more

Please dont mind trying out the place! 1. The chair was limping so we asked to switch one. The waitress completely ignored my request saying you wouldnt die from it. Okay. I get it. Never mind. 2. I had a duck taco($10) and look at the pic what I get. She intentionally put a whole a lot of less duck on my taco. The table next to me got at least 3-4 times more duck. Im not bluffing. So disappointed. I only know it was intentional bc she didnt like me asking to change the chair to begin with and 3 other people with same order all had 3-4 times more then I had. Awful. Plz dont visit. read more

4th Street Bar & Grill - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Indiana

Great location and good food. This is a favorite place to visit while in lovely downtown Columbus.

Excellent service. The menu has variety for all tastes and it's all wonderful. If you like soups they are delicious. Enjoyed the atmosphere.

We were in Columbus from out of state and stopped at this local restaurant. Love it! The best fish sandwich I have ever had! Hands down! The donut holes were yummy! My spouse enjoyed their Reuben, too. read more

This is one of our favorite places. We continue to order takeout due to COVID and we can't wait to dine in again after the pandemic. We have tried many items on the menu and have never been disappointed. read more

Felt like I was stepping in to my hometown of Union City, IN with the uber-local, you're-not-from-around-these-parts look we received by the clintele after walking in the door. However, I didn't mind it one bit - in an odd way, it was charming. Unlike Union City, 4th Street's menu offers a little more to be desired with creative and veggie-friendly options like sweet potato fries with maple syrup bacon dip and Thai vegetarian wraps on the menu. Don't get me wrong, they also have a stash of bar food classics like burgers and fries to choose from as well. Let's talk about those sweet potato fries with sin dip, shall we? I',m not exactly sure how the dip was made - I'd hate to know actually, but if you're a fan of sweet and savory like moi, this is the side or appetizer for you. -bar specials throughout the week -live entertainment on Fridays and (Saturdays, I do believe) -handy phone charging station at each booth (don't mind if I do) -within walking distance to all of the downtown Columbus shops and especially, Architects Avenue/Irwin Inn Hope my next visit includes some live entertainment. read more

Was planning on a high-end, work dinner out but Tuesday night in Columbus is slim pickings - 4th Street made us feel at home. Special "brunch-burger" hit the spot with that fried egg & bacon. Well stocked bar kept our spirits high! ;) read more

Excellent food. Daughter loves the food but is underage =takeout. Nice atmosphere. Good selection of beer.

Very surprised this place has more than a star. Food is decent but both times we were here, the staff just seems to radiate rudeness and misery. I know there are only like two bars in Columbus, but avoid this one. read more