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    Boscoe's

    3.6 (18 reviews)
    InexpensiveGay Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    Bo R.

    We were in the German/Merion Village area and was suggested to stop here to watch the game. Nice area. Friendly and prompt Staff and Bar Service. Clean restroom.

    It's your turn to take the stage....
    Michael B.

    I have been coming here for years and it is just what you expect: seasoned bartenders who have been around for quite some time. It would be nice to see new faces and perhaps some younger blood. Aside from that, the drinks are okay. If they know you, as they do I, your drinks will be strong but if not, expect not. That way you order more I suppose. There are shows that happen here but they are easily the worst gay shows in the city. There is a host that has been there a very long time and chooses some of the worst outfits and clothing I've ever seen. The stage is awful and whoever decorated could really use a course with gay men with style, like my group. This is a safe place to come and be free and express yourself and meet some very cool and friendly people but do not expect much from the actual establishment. If there is nothing to do, I will always be back.

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    Issa O.

    seems very social hierachy in place between groups not a real social place to meet new ppl but great to go out with friends the show was amazing and the cast r great loved it but still was upset to see the divide in our community when it should b a place to bring everyone up in the community

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    Haven't been here in a while but when did they stop putting alcohol in their drinks. This was a favorite. I guess times change.

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    Southbend Tavern

    Southbend Tavern

    3.8
    (22 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $

    It's a small bar. Watching the drag show was fine. The bartender was friendly. The people in the…read morebar wasn't terribly friendly or unfriendly. My partner and I were just strangers. I would come back again since it wasn't too crowded. Beer price was just right.

    Felt unwelcome. My friend took my wife and I here to get some drinks. Fun show at first, and when…read morethey left, it pretty much emptied in there. My wife went to the restroom, and they have two unisex restrooms. Both doors have a sign, and those signs say unisex. She was at the sink, and a guy went in and said to her, "Why is there a girl in the men's restroom?" She said it's unisex. As she told him that and looked at him, he pulled out his you know what to go and kept staring at her. She felt uncomfortable and cleaned up the sink herself because she did vomit very little, but she cleaned it herself and left nothing and came up to my friend and I and told us. My friend said let's calm down and lets finish our drinks, and we'll go. Almost done, she goes to blow her nose real quick and the guy mopping said you guys need to leave if she is going to keep going in there to puke because I don't wanna clean that up. She heard that, and even she said toward him I was blowing my nose, I didn't keep going in there to puke. He said it in a really rude way and just made us feel like we need to leave. Not sure why he would say that when she stated she cleaned up the little bit of vomit herself, but we think that guy may have said something because the clean up guy was not around when it happened so how did he know?

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    Southbend Tavern
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    Lindey's

    Lindey's

    4.2
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    Lindey's was a great choice for our anniversary dinner. They surprised us with complimentary…read morechampagne to celebrate, which was a really thoughtful touch and started the evening off right. Our server, Jakov, was outstanding. He was professional, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. I ordered the filet, which was cooked perfectly and was one of the better steaks I've had in Columbus. My fiancée ordered the salmon and really enjoyed it as well. We also shared the Caesar salad, enjoyed a couple of espresso martinis, and finished with the Post Mortem brownie sundae. Between the excellent service, beautiful patio, and great food, this was an easy five-star experience. We'll definitely be back for another special occasion.

    Really lovely date night on a quick few day visit down to cbus from Cleveland!…read more We ordered the potstickers as a starter which were fantastic, really flavorful and a good portion where we each got to have multiple My boyfriend ordered the shrimp angel hair (which I had my eye on as well) and really enjoyed it, ended up being more food than it looked like and he thought it was very good. I got the crab cake as well as a side of fries for us to share. The fries were great, could have used a little salt, and the crab cake was very good, very flavorful, but definitely a pretty small plate for almost $30 Service was good and attentive but we definitely did feel like the meal went pretty fast, not so much that we were rushed but just that I would have been really ok with the courses being a little more spread out. Got drinks on the patio after dinner which was gorgeous and both very good, but strong!!

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    Watershed Vodka Martini with Blue cheese stuffed olives
    Watershed Vodka Martini with Blue cheese stuffed olives
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    Cavan Irish Pub

    Cavan Irish Pub

    3.9
    (35 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $

    Could be the most interesting Irish bar that I've ever been to…read more For instance, this Saturday at nine p.m. it's a few lads calling themselves "Spankbank". Not sure, but it may be some kind of modern Riverdance? They'll also be watching RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars before karaoke on Friday. It's been years since I've seen drag racing. Big Daddy Don Garlits, Shirley Muldowney, Don "The snake" Prudhomme! John Force! Hope I can make it back for that one! Everyone is so nice here. The bartender was very friendly and mixes a mean concoction. They have about a dozen beers on tap, a whole lotta hard liquor, tv's and darts! I don't believe they serve food, but did see some outside food coming in. BTW, on Thursday nights, the Thirst Trap Revue Show with Sexy GoGo Dancers. It may just be my old, failing eyes, but they just aren't that sexy. 08/24

    his Irish pub is definitely one of a kind... specifically because it's the only gay Irish pub I've…read moreever been to or even heard of. From the outside looking in it looks like your typical dive bar, but once inside all that changes. I visited on a Saturday evening and was surprised to find that we got there just in time for their weekly Spankbank. In a nutshell it's a strip show with a DJ. It was quite entertaining and my friends and I had a blast. The drinks were strong and cheap and the bartenders were friendly and quick to serve me. I really liked that it was within walking distance of a few other bars, making it a fun stop as we bounced around.

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    Batch 19 and Darts!
    Head bartender Paul always has a smile waiting for you!

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    Head bartender Paul always has a smile waiting for you!
    The Toolbox Saloon

    The Toolbox Saloon

    3.7
    (29 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $

    If you're looking for a local dive bar with an eclectic clientele, this is the place for you. This…read moreis not a fancy upscale bar, it is a place to go meet new people and reconnect with friends. The crowd varies from night tonight, even sometimes hour by hour depending on how the flow of the "crowd" migrates from bar to bar. If you like karaoke, there were a couple nights of the week where you can get up on the stage and sing. The best option is going on a warm evening where you can enjoy the back patio and fresh air. The inside gets a little stuffy and hot, especially when the bar is crowded.

    Two weeks ago I watched a stripper assault a customer. The stripper was definitely coked out and…read morewas told numerous times to stop touching the customer. The stripper threw his shirt at the customer while he was seated and then literally pushed him off his seat and the customer fell to the ground. Was sad and pathetic to see that the stripper was allowed to finish his shift and even went after the customer again when told to leave him alone. If I could give 0/5 I would. This bar was mentioned to be a good time by some regulars, but I will not be going back. I also saw the stripper in the restroom snorting coke with another guy when I had first got there. You could tell they were all friends because I heard the stripper tell his friends to side with him so he doesn't get sent home. Hoping that the establishment has cameras so nothing like that happens again.

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    Toolbox stage.

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