We came here for the music and it was fantastic. The big rocking blues band was wonderful--played a lot 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 read more

Went in on a Saturday evening looking for a table for 6 people. Place was pretty busy, but we got lucky and found one right away. The service was excellent - fast, friendly and professional. Nice beer selection with regular, craft and non-beer options. The menu was simple, which I like. The table ordered some rosemary potato wedges and atomic fireballs for apps. Very good. We tried some wings, also good. They were fried crispy on the outside and tender inside. Sauce had a great flavor and had the right amount. For the main, I had a Fantasma Burger. Highly recommended!!! The bun was buttered and grilled, the double patties were cooked perfectly, and the sauce and toppings were spot on. The later it got, the busier the place became, so I recommend you go early. Cheers! read more

Woodlands Tavern - Beer and food menus. - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The BEST birria tacos I have EVER HAD!!! Happy hour drinks are $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. read more

Woodlands Tavern - Birria tacos - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Went to see a show and overall the food, drink and music experience was fantastic. The dining options are basic bar foods. Beer list is extensive but not overly impressive. A lot of old staple craft beers. Very few newer options. The Wait staff and bartenders were fantastic. Very attentive and courteous. read more

Woodlands Tavern - Spafford 2025 - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Fun vibe, good drinks, and a chill place to hang out with friends. Service was excellent!

Woodland Tavern is a quaint spot to enjoy your favorite show! There is a bar on one side with outside patio seating, then you go to the event side thru the back of the venue. There is a mini bar in the very back serving up cold drinks with a smile. We are very stoked to hit this spot while traveling to Columbus for this show. We will definitely keep an eye out for future events here! Go check it out! read more

Woodlands Tavern - LBDAS - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We love coming here for drinks and food. They have a huge patio with a fire in the middle. Usually have live music as well. read more

Woodlands Tavern - Birria Crunchwrap and Atomic fireballs - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Went to see North Mississippi All Stars there last night. Came on an hour late because a band was still performing in the next room. No apology or acknowledgement. Very poor form! Love that place, but was disappointed last night. read more

It's still one of the best spots in Columbus. The best happy hour. They have a great local craft beer list. A full liquor bar and several wine options in single serve bottles. Live music that is out of sight. I got a Downeast Cider, and my man got an Elvis Juice. Here again for day drinking with The League Bowlers. Perfect for us 'old' people home before 7 pm. I love that they now have food on Sundays. The in bar restaurant used to only be open 6 days a week. This only makes this place even better. We love coming here. They have two rooms, two bars, two sets of bathrooms. One large outdoor patio with a fire. Their own parking lot out back. You can also park in the front during certain days and times. read more

Woodlands Tavern - Colin Gawel - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Had an early dinner recently at Woodlands Tavern. The beer menu is extensive with typical bar food on the menu. We had nachos and they were very good. We didn't stay for the live music but it seemed like an intimate venue. Interesting place with interesting folks. We would go again. read more

I've been coming here for oh, at least a decade. Even when I lived in Zanesville, about an hour away, friends and I would purposely come to town to go to Woodlands. The music is what draws us here. I almost always only come here when there is a live show taking place. The space itself is split into two, one side is the bar and kitchen, the other side is the music venue. They also have a great patio out front. I had pizza here once way back in the day, but I usually just order a few drinks while I'm here. The venue side has a small bar but the kitchen side is where they have the most options. As I mentioned, the main reason I come here is for the music. I've seen the Floorwalkers once or twice and I always make it a priority to come when the Spikedrivers are playing. I went to OU where they've played often, and try to catch them whenever they are in town. The space has a whole light system and the sound is usually pretty good. I like that they give you wristbands so you can walk back and forth between spaces. I also like that you can purchase tickets ahead of time instead of paying cash at the door. There's no doubt I'll continue coming here. If you've never been and you're a fan of live music, add it to your Yelp Collection pronto! read more

Woodlands Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The blonde barback is cute. Food is gas as f*ck. Friendly staff and great vibes. Definitely would recommend

Food took forever. We have been waiting over an hour and they said a burger would take 20 minutes. Horrible experience, would not have tipped 25% if I knew it would be so bad read more

I can't believe how much Woodlands has changed in the last few years! The music room has gotten some pretty amazing soundproofing, and the patio door in that room has been removed, making way for a MUCH bigger stage! I had the pleasure of visiting on their "NYE do-over" night last weekend and the bar provided complimentary glasses of champagne for everyone at the show. As always, the staff is top-tier, and the band was awesome. I love how great the lighting looks with the new setup. Woodlands has ever been a top favorite of mine, and I can't wait to go back again soon! It's a totally different Woodlands than the place I went to in college, but it really still has the same heart and soul. Way to go Woodlands staff and cheers to many more years of bevs, bites, and bangin' beats! read more

Woodlands Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Is there a better live music venue in Columbus? Doubt it. High quality audio and lights in a smaller (~300) setting. Some of the best live shows of tee past decade have been here. Huge selection of quality draft beers and a fantastic kitchen all served up by a smiling crew. And the happy hour is tough to beat. read more

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They can keep the extra $8. It seems they needed more than I do. Always verify your receipt before you sign, don't get to tipsy that you won't make sure because they definitely won't make sure they are charging correctly. I went to this bar the first week of April. A fee days later I verify my account and the second transaction was not correct. I called in a week later once the transaction actually finalized. Gave my info and all. Three weeks passed, no change. So I called again, same parson that took my info the first time. Sounded very nice and apologetic, gave the info a second time. I trusted that everything was gone be fine. Today June 7th, 2025, something reminded me of the transaction and decided to give a glance and see if it was resolve. What do you know? It was not! Two months later and they still did nothing. Like I said, seems they needed those $8 more than anyone with how the economy is going. Enjoy them!! read more

Hey woodlands and blackbird thank you for the awesome takeout order today. We got Birria and chicken crunchwraps, atomic fireballs, and chips and dips. Everything was made with care and presented beautifully. Sooo delicious. I wish I had pics but we demolished everything. So many delicious dips came with the meals too. We made some margaritas at home to go with it. Wanted Mexican takeout and I'm glad we thought of woodlands. Atomic fireballs are one of my favorite food items you can get in Columbus. read more

Well the food looks and taste good. Will find out about the concert area at 700. But so far so good, except the bartender does not know how to pour Guinness for sure, all foam and no secound pour. read more

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Food was pretty darn decent, live music was awesome (although obscenely loud), outdoor seating didn't suck, large drink menu was appreciated. Two drinks and two meals was $33. read more

Woodlands Tavern - Chicken Crunchwrap and smash burger (Burger meat was thin like a Swansons burger) - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This place is something special. Delicious food from the cook, Consuela. Small businesses always do it better. Tacos, fireballs (spicy mac&cheese bites), burgers. You can't miss. Potato wedges are perfectly crispy and always served hot. Staff is incredibly kind and attentive. Live music most nights, excellent patio. Pool table and other games. TONS of canned drink options including non-alcoholics, ciders and seltzer's. There's something for everyone. Do suggest! read more

My husband who uses a wheelchair and I had a great time seeing one of our favorite artists at this venue; however, the bar had no plan in place for accommodating customers with disabilities--specifically mobility impairments. We called ahead and were told the venue was accessible and to simply "ask if we needed anything." Upon arrival, we waited in line at will call--we didn't realize we were essentially standing in a line for first-come first-serve limited seating available in the music venue. By the time we got into the venue, all of the seats and tables were taken, leaving only the very front for my husband in his wheelchair to sit where he could see the performers. We decided to hang out in the back for easier access to the restrooms because we didn't want to get trapped in the crowd at the front. While in the back, my husband was constantly tripped over and spilled on by both other customers and servers, not to mention people kept trying to force us to sit in front, which we did not want. Before the show, a waiter seated another woman with a cane behind us, essentially setting up a make-shift disabled section in front of the men's bathroom with no view of the stage. Seats were not offered to her partner or me, so I kept crouching down to be able to talk with my husband. Woodlands Tavern would benefit from having designated accessible seating available for customers with disabilities. I write this review to encourage more businesses to take accessibility seriously, especially as Columbus has recently launched an Accessibility Guide:https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility/ read more

A little surprised I haven't already reviewed this. I am not a regular, but get here for shows once in awhile. Acoustics are great. There's a small stage where you come in, and the main one in the other room. Met my cousin and Tom H. to see Hayseed Dixie this time. The opening act was good, and kept the crowd busy while waiting. On that side, there are plenty of tables, and of course the bar. The bartenders were busy but friendly and fast. There's a decent beer selection, and barbecue from Land Yacht, I hear. It looked really good, but sadly I wasn't hungry. Over on the other side, the stage is a bit bigger and there are fewer tables. We saw a helluva show, and you could sit, stand, dance, or go out on the patio. There is a small bar on that side, and with restrooms on both sides pretty much every need was met. All in all, a great place to see a band, with plenty of food and drink options. Parking is very limited out front, so scope out the neighborhood behind them for legal spots. read more

Woodlands Tavern - Hayseed Dixie - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We went to Woodlands for the Sunny Sweeney concert. Had a lovely time. Everyone was friendly, food good. I have mobility problems and the management went out of their way to make sure my husband and I had chairs to enjoy the concert. Very friendly, happening place. read more

I'm knocking a star off my original review. I loved Woodland's when it was Thirsty Ear. The staff was awesome, the Happy Hour couldn't be beat, and it was a hidden gem. Nowadays? The staff is a crapshoot. Some of the bartenders are awesome - a few leave you hanging. For far too long. Even when it's slow. I've noticed if I'm not with a girl, I won't get served until any woman around me has been taken care of (except for Fritz - that guy is awesome and fast). The girl bartenders have all been good - aside from one that gave me a not-clean glass. Simple mistake, she grabbed me a fresh pint when I mentioned (and in a split-second, too). The Happy Hour is still present, and awesome (when they have my IPA on tap). But the parking? Atrocious. It gets incredibly crowded some nights and it's about impossible to find a nearby place to park, let alone a seat inside if there's anything going on (from one of the many amazing shows they put on). The food? Deplorable. I've quit ordering from there, as the past few times I've ordered, I got sick, and the only common denominator of my days were Mikey's Late Night Slice here. I'll be sticking to the gyros down the street from now on. read more

Woodlands is a pretty good bar for a happy hour special. I like the bar specials which are good. The bar is overall among the nicer ones in the area. It can be hard to find a parking spot here. There is only a small lot and street parking is limited. It has lots of good specials. It claims to have the best happy hour in Columbus. This can be debated but it really is good. It lasts from 3 to 8. They have domestic bottles or drafts for $2 and crafts for $3, and most cocktails are about $3. It has many local brands including Four Strings and Seventh Son. They also have several great selections on tap, including cider. It's so refreshing and full of flavor. The bartenders are mostly friendly. It's interior was pretty clean and spacious. There's two rooms: the smaller one with the stage, and there's the bigger one. It's a cover for entering the room with the stage. There was plenty of room to dance, but this night it was pretty subdued. I recommend Woodlands Tavern if in the Grandview area. This is much better than Zeno's for sure. Would come back if a good band plays there. read more

Woodlands Tavern - Whiskey - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Nice place to eat bar food and drink, play pool and meet people. Tony Monico. Sounded great. read more

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Wow! Really surprised at the food at Woodlands Tavern, this so goes beyond the bar food I was expecting. Really tasty and good energy in there! Will definitely need to come back! read more

Woodlands Tavern - Birra Tacos - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This place is kind of tough to rate for me, which is why they are ending up at a solid three. I had this place on a list for awhile. But once I found out they were home to Preston's Burger Joint (which I hear about ALL THE TIME!) it moved straight to the top of my list! Burgers and fries are my absolute favorite, so I had to get there to try it out. I planned to go there on a weeknight with friends, one of whom I hadn't seen in forever and we had a ton of catching up to do. Well as soon as I walked in the door, I literally had to motion to my friends that we needed to step outside. This place was WAY TOO LOUD!! Like I couldn't even hear myself loud. I get that there is live music and I am used to that at other establishments. I don't know if it's how this place is set up or what, but it is unbearably deafening in here! I told my friends that I could not stay there with that loud music. And there weren't any tables left either, so for the time being we walked down to Byrnes. MUCH better noise level in there. You can talk at a normal volume! Again, my friends and I hadn't seen each other in forever. There is no way you can "catch up" with anyone at a noise level like it was at Woodlands! However, after 45 mins at Byrnes, we were getting hungry and I REALLY wanted to try that burger. Luckily, we walked back over to Woodlands and the live music had moved into the other room, so it had turned back into a traditional bar vibe. Again, music level louder than I'd want, but it was at least bearable. We quickly put our orders in at the window for Preston's. I was pleased to see that they had Platform Red Martian in stock since it had only been released a few days prior. I got a can of that as we waited. Our food came out quickly and the burger is TOTALLY worth the hype! (See my review on the separate page for Preston's). I devoured it and could barely talk to my friends because I was so into this burger! So all in all, this place is a good spot and I love the food that they have available via Preston's. But I just so thoroughly was turned off by the loud music, that I'd be hesitant to come back here again unless I knew for sure that live music isn't happening. I could see myself stopping in just to get a to-go order from Preston's in the future. read more

I went here after a run with friends in Grandview and grabbed a beer outside on their outdoor patio. Can't comment on the food, but they had an interesting assortment of beers including a Terrapin Luau Krunkles (was a local beer I've enjoyed in other cities on the east coast) which was very cool to see. The patio has a bunch of seats and a fire pit. Parking is easy here too. Woodlands is a solid choice for a beer and good company during the week! read more

WOW! We had drinks on their patio on Tuesday 8/11/20 and had PHENOMENAL service by the 2 bartenders! A young woman and a young man that were attentive, efficient and friendly!! Social distancing, masks and obvious sanitizing! These 2 were great! Place is clean, drinks were good! Only downside (clearly not their fault) was the CBJ loss that night Keep up the great work Woodlands! . Please remember to Tip your restaurant, bar and carry out staff! read more

My favorite bar in Columbus. Great staff, typically on the weekends there is live music. Big patio and it's very spacious inside the bar. Another huge plus is blackbird kitchen serving up some of the best food around. read more

This Third Avenue establishment has lost something over the years. No longer able to serve Mikey's Late Night--as it is gone and the connector refurbished-- it kind of lost the neighborhood appeal and now must rely on its venue function. Unfortunetly, I find Woodland's space to be below average for concerts. The clientelle is students basically, and other young professionals. It's not exactly like campus, with the nieve and Columbus inexperienced; it's not the fake ID flashing wild undergrad underclassmen, nor the too wild bubbled up hormonal home free tasting the first benifits and dangers of freedom, but the more toned down and Ctown savy older type. So venue lovers older than 30 can feel right in. It has a nice patio. If you have never been there it is in a more archetectually mature block of Grandview so the scene from it has sone charm. More spacey than it seems from the street, they also light beautiful fire pits when the weather is down. The inside has two sections for music. The main section is normal tavern with bar, tables, and a stage tucked beside the entrance. It is kind of hard to enjoy bands from the bar as you must look across through the entrance path. They have a second larger room that seems ripe for dancing. Not a lot of tables in here, and weirdly, must of them were reserved the night I came, that was after paying a cover to enter. There is a bar in that room too but it wasn't maned. So my party sat at a table on the side. Drink choices were average for Grandview, the service was good. There was little energy in the air. Now I was suffering from the killer sinus from hell which could explain me, but it didn't seem like anyone else was energetic either; the place was not festive. I think a lack of proper event management was to blame. It had been a few since the visited before last; it may had been an off night, or maybe it has lost a step. My last visit didn't seem that fun. read more

Stopped by woodlands to celebrate Veterans Day with my husband. We haven't been in awhile so maybe I'm a bit behind but we haven't been since they re-did the inside with the greenery wall and all the new TVs. The place looks great and totally ups the vibe to a more modern dive bar. Loved it. We got great, attentive service despite a busy night for them. We'll definitely be back. read more

We stopped in at Woodlands Tavern to pick up carryout during Burger and Beer week. I honestly didn't even know there was a kitchen attached to Woodlands but dang they blew it out of the water. The burger was one of the best I've had in Columbus and definitely will be in my go to list of burgers in the future! read more

I've been to Woodlands Tavern a handful of times and really like the layout and feel of the place. I'm nowhere close to being a regular, but if I lived closer, I'd be here every weekend. They always have a great selection of local beers on draft, and they just recently moved from serving Mikey's Late Night to having their own food. I can't say the food I tried was amazing, but I wasn't expecting much from a $2.50 chili cheese dog and fries. Surprisingly, the fries were $4, which seems a bit high for fries, but they were pretty tasty. The aioli that comes with them is really good, but I couldn't taste much of the Cajun seasoning. The place has a great patio as well with a fire pit which makes it an awesome place to chill in the Spring and Fall when it's a little cooler. You can catch a live show next door, but it's mostly local bands, and I'm not up with the local scene anymore. If that's your thing though, it's a great place to watch them. In my experience so far, half the bartenders have been great while the other half just don't seem like they want to be there. That's always kind of a bummer, but it's not going to ruin my night, since I didn't come for them. There's not a lot of parking, so I suggest grabbing an Uber or taking a cab. If you're looking for a fun place off the beaten path that's usually happening at night, then this is a very cool and hip spot to be. read more

Woodlands Tavern - Chili cheese dog and fries - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Super cool place to see music acts in the second, smaller room. We went to an intimate show on Saturday, to see Charlie Mars. They seat around 60, I am guessing, and he did a meet and greet after. Their happy hour extends to Saturdays and ends at 8, so we were able to get there early enough for special drink prices. I need to update folks on the pizza situation. Mikey's is no longer there, but you can order from Grandad's down the street and they'll deliver to you personally. read more

Love this place for live music, good food, a great collection of beers and some of the nicest staff around. I come here from Pittsburgh often for their excellent lineup of musical groups and always have a great time. 6 stars to the sound guy- always sounds great no matter what style of music is going on that night. read more

I haven't been to the Thirsty Ear in quite some time and forgot how much I like it. The venue is small and intimate and is known to be one of Columbus's best live-music bars. Expect a regular dose of blues, as this is home base for the Columbus Blues Alliance, but the Thirsty Ear also brings in local and national jazz and folk bands, with the occasional funk and country act thrown in. I have never eaten here before last night, but was pleasantly surprised with the fish-n-chips. They were not greasy or too fishy tasting and had a light breading that sat well with me, given we were eating bar food at 10 PM. The drinks are reasonable and they carry quite a few good imports on draught. I had wine for $5 per glass and the bottles of domestic beers (as I noticed on the tab) were $3.50. So over all, the Thirsty Ear makes for an affordable night out for live music lovers. The cover charges vary depending on the night of the week and the musical act, but expect to pay somewhere between $5 and $25. read more

Fantastic place with good music, cold and affordable drafts, a unique selection. The happy hour is great - not sure if it's still valid during weekends or special engagement nights. Went there early on a Sunday to see Tab Benoit (great!) but the usual daily happy hour was not in effect. Late night slice was spectacularly awesome that night with a pesto based pizza. read more

Terrible. My son ordered a fish sandwich and well done fries. Fries were barely cooked and the fish was burned black. The waitress tried to tell us it was "blackened ". If burnt like a charcoal briquette means blackened it was. If you want good food go to Johnnies read more