I've passed by Oddfellows so many times and I finally got to visit. A friend invited me to a drunk spelling bee and that seemed like a good time. It's not a big bar, but there's a decent amount of seating if you're willing to make friends with your neighbors. They started out with easy words and got more intense each round. The participants had to take a shot every turn and "mayonnaise" took like half the group out. I enjoyed my cocktails, especially the espresso martini. It was a fun night! read more

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Decided to come to Short North a few nights before Thanksgiving. A lot was closing early including Voodoo brewing so they suggested I come here. It was quite busy and the bartender did a good job managing himself. They have a good beer selection and delcious pizza in a truck out in the lawn from Mikey's. read more

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I am very disappointed with my experience by bar service at this establishment. Myself and a friend were sitting at the bar for over 15 minutes and did not get served. We made several attempts to respectfully get the staff members attention to be served, yet they would only serve parties surrounding us. It it's important to note we are women of color and feel discriminated during this experience. This was my first time at this establishment and will not be back. I would NOT RECOMMEND any of person to color to come to this establishment as we were told by several other persons of color they were being ignored by bar staff. read more

Cat is the coolest bartender to grace this place, we love her !!! more importantly we love Ohio (visiting from south Florida) and this place makes us want to move here. Someone play Toby Keith's I Love This Bar stat. read more

Oddfellows is a classic bar! I've only been once, but I know they have tons of local regulars who rarely go anywhere else. It's a no-frills vibe with a very classic bar feel on the inside. The rear outside has a teeny little patio with tables with umbrellas. Drinks are cheap. I went at an off time in the late afternoon to meet with a colleague about an upcoming event, and there was a ton of seating and a very relaxed atmosphere. Will update with more details after my next visit! It looks like they have a bigger patio connected on the side of the building. read more

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This place hassled me to delete my review, I have witnesses.. please avoid this spot. I used to work there as a DJ and they don't care about the staff. Management is racist and doesn't acknowledge women getting touched/hit or walked in on the restrooms when they have no locks! which they should have enough money for. And I will make a statement! read more

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Security lied after threatening and harassing me. He let his emotions get in the way . He was stereotyping and over using his power. He's tall with dreads and he's there at night. The owner ignored me when I had a complaint and the Caucasian security gaurs told me I'm band with no explanation. They cannot tell I was not from Ohio and treated me with disrespect even after I brought them business. I would not recommend this bar to nobody unless you want to be treated in the most disrespectful way. read more

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My experience at Oddfellows can be summed up in one word -- odd. Came here on a Saturday evening and there were maybe 3-4 other patrons. When we walked in, the bartenders made eye contact with us. We then proceeded to sit down at a table 5 feet from the bar. The bartenders continued to gossip in the corner and did not acknowledge us. This went on for longer than it should have and finally two out of the four in our group got up to stand at the bar to order for the group. After standing at the bar, they finally acknowledged our presence and got our drink orders. Maybe they don't service the tables and you can only order at the bar. That's fine, but if that's the case, maybe let us know as we initially sat awkwardly waiting for someone to acknowledge us. On to the drinks. I ordered a crown royal and diet coke. I took a sip and it tasted like a mix of club soda and vinegar. I had the others at my table try it to make sure it wasn't just me. When they agreed that it tasted as if the diet coke syrup was out, I went to the bar and told them. They looked at me like I had a third eye, and the bartender tells another employee to go check the fountain tap. This employee comes back up and says "well the tap is working fine". The bartender stares at me as if I didn't hear what the girl said. And I just look at her and say well it tastes terrible, I can't drink this. It took some persistence, but she finally offered to get me something else. Needless to say, at that point we decided to finish half of our cocktails and leave. The small saving grace was that we were sitting right next to a popcorn machine. And the only thing salvaging this review as 2 stars instead of 1 is that they had a "spicy ramen" seasoning to sprinkle on the popcorn and it was actually really good. I wish I had some at my place. Hopefully I can find some, because I will not be back to have theirs again. read more

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I have been coming here since college & had an amazing time each time. It is cool/older inside..not your normal usual brewery for Cbus. You get your basic well drinks/beers/seltzers..but it is the vibe of the place for sure. I love that they have a bouncer. The staff is super nice all the time. I always meet new friends each time I come here. Keep up the great work!! read more

Service is top notch. Great environment if you like the odd (and I do!). Friendly folks everywhere and Mikey's Late Night Slice truck right outside the door. Our new favorite bar in Columbus, hands down! read more

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Usually popping into town here and there and when we do, we try to get a night in here they usually have some super dope DJs (shout out ohdestiny and LR$) and great cocktails with a decent draft selection read more

Cool place aesthetically speaking. Patrons were trying to have fun. Bar tender was a complete jerk. We really made him mad asking him to throw March madness on one of the tvs then put him out trying to buy $60 worth of shots that were advertised on the special board. Witnessed him being rude to others as well, he seemed to take him away from talking to someone he knew, you know being in the service industry one needs to talk to all their customers. Owner needs to find someone else to tend bar. read more

Christmas/holiday themed bar AND dog friendly! Exactly what we were looking for on an early Saturday evening- dark enough to feel like night time, but early enough to be home before the crowds. First time at Oddfellows and it was super cute, fun seasonal decor, great cocktails- we ordered the "Bit Nipply Out" (lol) cranberry seasonal margarita and 2 traditional mules since it was pretty busy when we first got there, there was only one bartender behind the bar so my husband waited about 10 min to order at the bar. There was another dog- Golden Retriever inside and Fred was well-received by staff and patrons. Lots of beer and cocktails to choose from, our drinks were great and the popcorn was a nice addition (the pups enjoyed it too!) Music was pretty loud for such a small space and it being before 6pm (wow, I sound old) but that would probably be my only complaint. Hope to visit the patio once it gets warmer out, but for now the interior was cozy and fun to see all the random details. Don't miss this spot while it's decorated! read more

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I would rate this place negative stars if I could. I was allowed to walk into the bar but once inside I was cornered by a staff member asking for my id again. I happily agreed to show my id again since I am several years over the drinking age and have nothing to hide. I was told my id was fake I needed to leave, all because it was an out of state id. They also told me they had heard I'd been denied from multiple other bars that night, even though I had not been to any other bars before hand therefore obviously was not denied from them. I've never been denied from any other bar with my legal id before. They told me most people carry around a passport with them so I should have had that on me for proof. I was then told with my group that if I didn't leave I'd be removed with force. Overall a horrible place with horrible people. Don't waste your time and spend your money somewhere else. read more

Bartender seemed a little rude , i asked for a strawberry lemon drop and immediately responded "no can i see your ID" which threw me off. As a person who works in hospitality there wasn't any here. read more

I wanted to try the $10 brunch buffet, so my husband and I came to check out this place yesterday (NYD). We arrived around 11:30 but it wasn't busy at all. There were a few customers, but it did get busier later. We sat at the bar and were greeted by the bartender. I ordered a mimosa and told him we wanted the buffet. He gave us styrofoam plates and bowls. My husband only ordered water; our drinks were placed in front of us and we headed to the buffet. I liked the selection; it was veg/vegan friendly, but they had bacon and sausage as well. I opened the first food warmer and tried to help myself but the metal spoons on each side were too hot to handle. Ouch. My husband was able to serve us both, braving the heat. The next warmer had plastic serving spoons. :-) They had sliced crispy sweet potatoes, blueberry silver dollar pancakes, sauerkraut, greens, quiche with spinach, bacon, sausage, biscuits, and black-eyed pea soup. There was also a vegan sandwich bar. I made myself a sandwich as a second brunch helping. It wasn't the best brunch I've had, but it was a nice variety, and we did enjoy the whole dive bar vibe. It reminded us of the former Betty's. The bartender also entered us in a gift basket drawing. We didn't win. Bummer. The drinks were good. We'll probably return; it sounds like the patio would be nice to visit in the summer. FYI: I read in another review that if you order a drink, the $10 buffet is lowered to $6. That didn't happen yesterday. I am adding to this because I forgot to mention the cool restrooms (V for ladies, and P for the guys) and the fact that the sinks are in the hall outside them. You can wash up after without holding anyone up. I guess, also, germophobes don't have to worry about washing hands, then touching the door! Clever! read more

What a fun, hoppin' spot! I recently moved down the street from Oddfellows and it was one of the first bars my friends took me to in the Short North. You can tell it's a local favorite because often times it's totally packed. On warmer nights and especially during the summer, they open up their patio where there's more space. You can also quickly grab a slice of pizza from Mikey's Late Night Slice. Drinks, shots, drink, shots, PIZZA! What's not to love?! The music is always on point, the bathrooms are clean, and the staff is friendly. The décor cracks me up! They have a giant sign towards the front that sometimes has something ridiculous written on it. They have a big projector on the other end where they show all the good sports games. They even have a female mannequin with someone's bra hanging from it (must have been a wild night). Lastly, the drinks are reasonably priced and they don't skimp on the alcohol. All around, this right here is a winner! read more

They have one of the coolest patios in the neighborhood and of course, the best option for grab and go food. I do love some Mikey's Late Night Slice. The inside space is small, but when the weather is nice, I've noticed most people hang outside. The decor is cool and feels like someone's neat unique basement. I've been to events here, which get very busy. They have trivia twice per week too, but we haven't made it in for that yet. Drunk spelling bee is a sight to see though. read more

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It's a dive bar, but it's not. I don't know, but it makes sense when you go there. Oddfellows is one of my favorite spots in Columbus to grab a beer and have a relaxing time catching up with friends. They always have crazy decorations, especially during Christmas time which is when I happened to be there recently. They have a free popcorn machine with multiple different flavors to try and they almost always have Mikey's late night slice pizza outside as well. Don't expect anything fancy here, but that's the best part about it. Btw- dogs are allowed inside if it's too cold for their patio! read more

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This was the sixth spot of the evening as we were out for our good friends 1/2 century birthday party. This place is the definition of dive bar and they pull it of expertly!! The bar was full and the bartenders were super attentive. The popcorn machine is free and all you can handle. They had three drinks on tap and they were all slushees. I didn't even look at the menu or cocktail list and just ordered one each of the slushees. One tastes like a chocolate tootsie roll, one tasted like peach, and the other was a strawberry margarita. They all tasted so good and they went down really fast. The decorations were still up from Christmas and they looked awesome. The neon light on the way to the bathroom was hilarious and gave me a great reminder of how good I looked! We will definitely be coming back here again!! read more

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Wife and I stopped for a slice pizza. it's a warm Saturday night and the calm before the storm ( in other words, it's not busy at all a few people the court yard and about 10 inside) it will be packed later. ordered a beer and a Diet Pepsi. pizza was great. Tried to get a second beer and a refill on the diet. could seem to get a bartender to leave the fun end of the bar to order my drinks, i was just about to give up and he finally made it to me ( (less than 10 people inside I'm the only one trying to order) so when he insisted on charging me for the Diet Pepsi refill, that the rub. I easily would have tipped more than that if he didnt act like I was bothering him in the first place. it's funny how $3 and poor service can ruin what could have been a good experience with many more return visits. read more

Oddfellows is a poppin', eclectic bar that sure gets busy on the weekends! The Good - +A good number of local brews on tap. +My draft pint of suds was just $5. Great prices for a local craft beers. +Hai Poke is currently a pop-up food spot in the back serving up Hawaiian rice bowls. +Cool atmosphere, fun decor and chill until.... The Bad - +....when it hits about 9pm this place gets packed. I'm old and lame and long gone are my early 20s when I enjoyed being sardined between a bunch of drunkards. +Service. I don't think the bartender said one word to me while I was there. She seemed quite annoyed with my presence & unhappy to be there which was very unwelcoming. High Street has a ton of fun spots along it and this serves as a great pub crawl stop. Don't expect friendly or even respectable service...but you will indeed get served a cheap drink. read more

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Let me tell you, this place is a spot! Came here about a week ago for a social event for my girlfriend and was very impressed! First we have the location. It's in the short north but pretty close to a few different parking garages so it's pretty easy to get too! Next the decor. It is certainly in the eclectic side but I'm all about it! Every where you look there is something interesting! Now to the actual offerings at Oddfellows. We were there during happy hour and there was plenty to choose from! Additionally the prices were pretty great for the location! 3-6$ for a beer and $5 for a cocktail. Those are things you just can't beat. There is also a popcorn machine in the bar with complimentary popcorn and various pop up food options throughout the week! We were there for the drunk spelling bee and it provided plenty of entertainment for the evening! All in all it was a great place to enjoy a drink or two! read more

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I have been to Oddfellows a few times and think it's one of the best in Columbus. It has some great cocktails, there's food supplied by some of the most interesting food trucks and pop ups, and it's an overall cool place. The happy hour is a good deal. Some of the funnest stuff is looking at the weird art. The bathrooms even have some funny jokes written on the urinals. I like happy hour the best. It's from 4 to 8. This is half off drafts, which cost $2 to $3. The cocktails are also something to try. A favorite is the Painkiller. The slushys are good and they have the right amount of sweetness. I like the Final Straw, which is made with strawberries. They also have food here, but it's provided by other businesses. The owner is the same as Mikey's Late Night Slice, which is next to it. Another is Hai Poke which appears at several bars and is at Oddfellows usually each Thursday and Friday. They have some of the best price and quality of Asian and sushi. On Saturday and Sunday Katalinas provides a bruch. This includes tofu scrambled eggs. It's only $6 plus the cost of a cocktail that will be a total of about $10. The Bloody Marys are popular. These come in several hotness levels, El Scorcho is the hottest. I recommend coming at happy hour and ordering a cocktail or a few of the slushies. The beer and cocktails are fairly priced compared to other bars in the area. This is a bar to bring friends to have conversations and people watch. read more

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Nice little spot in short north. Major alternative vibes and fun decor. Dog friendly inside too! Friendly staff, next to late night slice if you need some good pizza. read more

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Always a must when I am down in the SN for a late night (and/or slice). The inside is relatively small but cozy with funky decor. Where this place really shines is the giant patio with the cute white lights, tons of extra seating, netflix playing on the wall (everything from Bob Ross to Emperor's New Groove, you name it) plus the outdoor bar makes it the perfect place to kick it during patio season. Not to mention, my favorite cbus pizza joint, Mikey's Late Night Slice lives in (on? at?) the patio. *thumbs-up-emoji* I've always had pretty good service here and good drinks. I've heard they also serve breakfast/brunch but have never been that early. Yes, it's got a hipster-ish feel to it, but I still love this unique little spot. read more

The drinks are reasonably priced here, but getting a drink from the bar could be such a hassle and take a long time. I don't know if this place is understaffed, or the staff is unwilling to work in an efficient manner. On the two nights I visited, and there were two bartenders, and both nights took a long time to get a drink, so I am leaning towards the ladder opinion of that the bartenders were unwilling to work in an efficient manner. read more

Fun local bar! Stopped in one night after a long night out with friends for one last drink. And this place did not disappoint. It had a very lively and cheerful atmosphere. Everyone there was extremely nice and the slush drinks were a perfect way to end our night out. That chocolate slush was amazing. Cannot wait to end up back here again. read more

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I would rather give no stars but I am required to give at least one star. If you are a young woman of color or even look remotely young as a woman of color do not visit this bar. The door man is the rudest person I have encountered since I've moved to Columbus. I have been to Oddfellow many of times before however something was different today. As I approached the door from getting pizza the door man looked at my id and said "no." I said "excuse me" he responded " you can't come in your id is fake." I've had my drivers license since I was 21, I am now 27, and have used it across the country and have NEVER had this problem. I asked if I could show another form of id I was told no and that I wasn't coming in. I asked to speak with the manager. I was told "she's going to back me up." I responded "that's okay I would still like to speak to her." I was then told "she's at the end of the bar." I said "I would step out." He responded then "she was busy." It was very clear that he did not want me to enter the bar and I do not want to spend my money anywhere I am not wanted however what I will not tolerate is disrespect. While the race card is not something I would ever use lightly I do believe it played a role in this interaction. If you are a person of color and look anywhere close to young do not go to this bar. You will be turned away for no legitimate reason. Do better Oddfellow! Tanasia M., M. Ed read more

Okay, after the manager messaged me, and I finally made it out for drinks on a cold Christmas Eve (with a bunch of people I don't know), I need to update my review. 1). when I arrived, it wasn't too busy - but they snapped my drink up right away. A manhattan (and later, an old fashioned, or the other way around, I can't recall). And true to the manager's word, it was good (a marked improvement from the first time I ordered one at my friend's birthday a couple years back). 2) the specialty drinks were unique and tasty. Frozen alcoholic hot chocolate with mini-marshmallows. Although, it was *so* popular that the number of marshmallows decreased as the night went on. Understandable, but heart-breaking. 3). Whoever the brave souls were working Christmas Eve were friendly (enough, I mean, it got busier) but they were super attentive every time I approached the bar, and were on top of. So... inside, it was cold, so no one was around to steal my drink, and thanks to the staff working that night to let me be bitter about Christmas Eve drinking :D read more

Is Oddfellows divey? Uh, no - the only dive left in the Short North is Mike's. Oddfellows is quirky, I'll give them that - definitely fun if you head into the restrooms without noticing the sinks are in the alcove OUTSIDE the bathroom proper. (That was several drunken minutes I will never get back. Fun. Going nuts in a bar bathroom, fun.) I do love this place, though. It's got what I want out of a bar: cheap happy hour specials, food on site, and cool staff. Decor - kitschy and retro. Enough seats, but the place is small (side patio FTW). The bartenders are great, friendly and generally engaging...at least until the dudebros show up. That doesn't stop us, to be honest. We tend to come earlier for happy hour, anyway, and can enjoy a few drinks and pizza or Hai Poke for dinner. If you can snag an outdoor seat, it's an ideal way to spend an evening - cheap happy hour, pizza/food on site, and you can pretend you're in a dive bar (even though you're not). read more

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I really enjoy Oddfellows! It's a cool place, inside and out. The patio is out if this world. Very unique with SO MANY DOGS! Dogs dogs dogs. You heard me. I don't know about you, but drinking a delicious alcoholic beverage on an artsy patio full of dogs sounds like mf'n HEAVEN. Oh, did I mention there is a MIKEY'S LATE NIGHT SLICE OUT THERE TOO?! Get real. That's dopeeeee. Dogs, booze, pizza, and painted bicycles. Intrigued yet? But. It can get crowded. Very very crowded. But is it worth it? This is a very rare occurrence where I will say YES. Yes, it is worth it. It's Truly a great bar. A tip though: Give staff a break. It gets PACKED! They're human beings and try their best. It can be backed up and I've waited a hot minute for a drink, but that's expected at a bar as magical as Oddfellows. Live it. read more

All of the reviews I read with complaints about service only make me like this place more. I take a look at the people that wrote them. I realize why they got bad service. I snuck out of my corporate annual sales kickoff to go to Oddfellows and I had a great time. I sat here and drank alone and nobody bothered me. read more

Very down to earth bar. I used to love their slushy drinks but recently the flavors are pretty disgusting. I do not recommend them at all but the atmospheres of the bar is worth the trip itself. My favorite part of the bar is being able to get a slice of late night slice with a cocktail. Very good touch read more

I honestly had such a great time at Karaoke Tuesday, but we were harassed and pushed by a bouncer when waiting outside for our friends. Super disappointed that I spent 100+ dollars on drinks and walked out of the building around 1:30 and was called a "punk ass bitch" by the bouncer while waiting for our friends to exit. He then proceeded to insult every patron who exited with every sort of insult, and then claim to "know the owner" and threaten us. super disappointed that we would be treated this way, been going here for months and now will reconsider. Bummer. read more

I love this bar. It is hands down the best spot j'me the Short North. If you're looking for somewhere with great bartenders, awesome decor, and a place where you can actually sit and hear your friends talk, this is the spot. So much better than surrounding bars, and even when it's crowded it doesn't feel overwhelming. read more

Their motto is "Finally, a shitty place to drink in the Short North!" and it truly is one of the coolest dive bars to open up in the Short North in a long time. It's the new bar concept from Mikey Sorboro who is the mastermind behind Late Night Slice. There's a specialty cocktail menu and a small bar snacks menu. Drinks are not overpriced for standard everyday cocktails. Service is friendly and accommodating. There's lots of interesting decor like old neon signs and an iron lung beer cooler. I'm really excited to have this bar in my neighborhood, plus with the proximity to Late Night Slice it's sure to be a memorable destination and many local's last stop on their bar crawl. An awesome addition to the Short North! read more

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Kayla and Cole did a amazing job at their guest service. It was a busy Monday night but they killed it.

This bar is such a vibe. Took my parents here, who don't go out much, and Erica and Cole were so kind and made my parents feel at home. The staff here are amazing. God bless this bar!!! read more

I've been living in Columbus for around a year and a half at this point, and odd fellows is still one of my favorite bars. I was there this past Sunday and the bartender Andrew was super welcoming and friendly, he was efficient and made great drinks as well. The staff really made it a blast. All of the other bartenders that have there have also been amazing including Kelsey too, she's great. Would recommend to anyone if you're looking for friendly/ welcoming staff, and a fun time too. Also the decor is dope. read more