We came here for the music and it was fantastic. The big rocking blues band was wonderful--played a…read morelot of songs that we knew growing up in the 80s. The food was not good. But I don't think that's the point of this place. Large portions at a reasonable price but can't say I liked any item. But come here for the beer and the music and you won't go home disappointed

The BEST birria tacos I have EVER HAD!!! Happy hour drinks…read moreare $3.50, you cannot beat it. Amazing service, Brooklyn the bartender is the absolute sweetest, if you have her as your bartender, TIP HER WELL! Absolutely amazing service and atmosphere. There is a great group of locals that come here daily who are very nice, very inviting bar and amazing bartenders. 11/10 recommend stopping by this bar, definitely order the birria tacos.

The popcorn is delicious and .......Free! Just one of the great things about this bar…read more Walked in and was greeted with smiles from the staff and other patrons. Grabbed two seats at the bar and had beers in our hands within two minutes. Great vibe in here before a Clippers game. Friendly staff always checking back with us. One note - the bathrooms are up two flights of stairs. Don't delay your trip to the loo. Bring some singles so you can play pinball.

This is a classic bar in the arena district/short north area. Lots of old wood and brick - great…read moreatmosphere. Good beer selection and really good bourbon selection. Popcorn upon request. Good bartenders.

Service at the bar was fantastic. So many amazing options. I got the maple burger with fries and a…read moreslice of strawberry swirl cheesecake. Everything was delicious. Service was quick. Burger was cooked perfectly. It had candied bacon on it which I love but have never had on a burger before. So happy I went there.

We ate post graduation meal at the Waleus tonight we had a reservation for 12 and 11 of us showed…read moreup on this cool rainy night. We we famished since it was 8:30 p.m. The did accommodation us with a lower table since on member of the party was elderly and in a wheelchair, with the statement that "this is a bar more than a restaurant". I would thereby say they are not truly ADA accessible oe friendly as one would hope. But as I said we had made the reservation and figured we'd make the best of it. Some of our appetizers got lost and were so late they took them off the bill. Some of our appetizers arrived cool or cold upon arrival, but we were so hungry we ate them. Plus it wasn't like anyone came back to check on us, or ask how was everything or refills. It wasn't until I went back to the bar and asked for refills that we were even visited again. I know our server was also seeming to be the bartender too. I don't think we'll be back and never with any handicapped friends who can't sit at a high top table. I would say the hopes were high but the experience was almost a total dud. Those who got the chicken Alfredo liked it and it was hot. After spending over $220 for the 7 people I paid for with only 1 alcoholic beverage and mostly burgers and appetizers. I would recommend spending your money elsewhere.

Intimate venue to take in your favorite artists! You could hear and see everything. Plenty of…read moreservice at the bar to fire off your favorite libation. Would definitely visit again =] 10/10 absoloodle

This was my first visit to Skully's and I enjoyed it. It really does have a good vibe. It's small…read morebut has some nice sightlines and even some limited seating with no upcharge. The sound on the night I attended was excellent.However, I subtracted a star because this "Diner" doesn't serve food. C'mon guys! A late night snack would've been pretty awesome.

The First Baptist Congregation in Columbus built the cathedral now housing the Bluestone in 1898…read more Much of the architectural elements remain, while the purpose of the structure has fundamentally changed. It has been converted into a multi room entertainment venue, hosting large regional and National acts. As it is easy to imagine, the acoustics are superb. The ambience is special in that it is not a plain, bland, run of the mill auditorium. The several concerts that I have attended here have had strict security entrance requirements. This can result in lines of people queuing up, waiting to be screened and cleared. This of course can result in some delay for entry. My advice is to show up early in order to accommodate this extra time needed. I have posted some photos of the line so you can have a better idea of what goes on. There is parking available nearby, but this is also an issue that should be thought out in advance. I have utilized car service when visiting Bluestone, which really just made things a whole lot easier.

Pretty cool venue. Right off the highway I-71. Good sound system & lighting. Nice big ground…read morefloor with no seats so great to stand. Second level has seats but you can stand behind them. Be sure to get a good buzz before entering because drinks cost waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much. $14 for a beer. Cheaper at the ball field.

Had some lunch here while we were in the area, great choice! A little slow being 1:30pm so just was…read morelooking for lol my wife got the cheese curd burger, and I got the prime rib sandwich. Both were great choices! The burger itself was nicely seasoned, nice and juicy. The prime rib sandwich was perfectly slow roasted, I like the arugula on there. It was recommended to put the sauce on the side, so that's what I did. Good choice, not a big horseradish fan but this sauce was ON POINT! Nicely balanced, I took extra home lol I will def be back when I'm in the area! Brooke the bartender was amazing as well! Friendly, tentative, helpful with food choices. Overall great experience. 10/10 recommend.

Sports Bar? Tons of TVs NFL going on right now and music is booming! ?? Put the game on.One beer…read moreand done here.

I came here with some friends for a Houndmouth concert and I was pleasantly surprised!…read more The venue might be small, but it was honestly the perfect size!!! You feel close to the stage but know you won't be trampled!! They even have Mikeys late night slice - delicious when youre looking for a quick bite!! The only cons are the drinks are still overly expensive and you can only bring it pretty small bags. I was lucky my friend drove and I could put my purse in her car, but it kinda sucked having to walk back to the car when my bag wasn't even that big to begin with! Regardless, the concert and venue were both great! I would totally come back if another band I like comes !!

The stage is lower than the seats and standing area so you can't see a thing... you only can see…read moreheads. It could be a cool spot, but that was definitely a stupid design flaw. The floor was sticky from old shows. There is only one small entrance, so it bottle necks to get in so it takes a while. There is plenty of parking near by.

Great Night Club Atmosphere - Awesome Music Venue - Fantastic Service and Terrific Food. Great…read morePlace to enjoy an evening out. I will visit here again and again!

Absolutely great venue!! Love the vibe and bands!! Been there about 5-6 times and always great…read moreexperience! Pizza is yummy also

If you havent been here you are missing out! We've attended many of the shows this season, our most…read morerecent was Miss Saigon and they never disappoint. There is not a bad seat in the theatre and the staff are always amazing. Next season has so many amazing options so make sure to check it out!

Very impressed with the high quality performance! We parked on the street nearby. Waiting area also…read morehas a bar. Seats were good and it was easy to see the entire stage. Looking forward to checking out more shows here.

This is hands down my favorite concert venue in Columbus. It's small, so you definitely won't be…read moreseeing any mega-stars here. But for smaller artists' concerts, A&R gets everything right. I've seen at least ten shows here, and I'm sure I'll be back. The staff have always been friendly and helpful. The venue feels intimate. There's hardly a bad place to stand because it's a small space, so views are always nice. You don't have to get there hours early to get a good spot like so many larger venues. They have good drink options and a Mikey's Late Night Slice in-house, which serves excellent pizza. Prices are a bit high, but I've never been to a concert venue where they aren't, so this is par for the course. What really puts A&R over the top is their indoor/outdoor setup. There's a large garage-style door that they open during nice weather, which leads to adjacent outdoor seating. This is LOVELY if you'd like to have a smoke during the show, which wouldn't be possible at many other venues. It's also just nice to get the option to stay inside where the views are better and energy is higher or go outside and chill while still getting a solid vantage point. Overall, A&R is absolutely the place to go in Columbus if you like smaller concerts.

This is a tough one. I love live music so much that it's tough for me to not sing the praises of a…read morevenue that's offering it, especially these days, ya know? It's not a cheap endeavor, running a music venue. So, I do give them props for that. But I have to be honest, I didn't love seeing a show here. The biggest issue, as others have said, is that there are giant pillars in the middle of the floor that get in the way of the view. Luckily we ended up right in the front against the barriers so it was ok for the most part but I was afraid to move at any point lest we lose our spot and I'd get stuck with an obstructed view. As a bar it's also pretty bare bones. Only a few small cocktail tables and chairs, making it a mostly standing room venue. The drink menu is limited and expensive. There's a pizza counter which was a nice option since we hadn't had dinner before the show but at $7 for a slice of NY style pepperoni pizza we couldn't justify having more than one slice each. We also came a bit early during sound check since we were friends with the band playing the venue and the staff was really nice and welcoming to us as guests, so that's definitely worth a shout out. Great people there! Especially security. High fives for that. For the artists there isn't really a "backstage" area perse, nor is there a dedicated artist restroom. The venue made accommodations for bands to take over one of the three bathrooms but unfortunately that meant there was one less bathroom for the near sold out crowd to use. Not sure if this something do for all acts but if so, I can understand how folks would get frustrated by waits for the toilet. WITH ALL THAT SAID, a dive bar with crappy sightlines, bad beer, and a sus bathroom situation is pretty punk rock. I cut my teeth in venues like that. There's something wonderful about sticky floors and sweaty nights. But the problem is I'm not sure if A & R Music Bar sees itself that way. And it's that disconnect that leaves me wanting more.