Betty's Bar

This place is a dive. That's really the only way to describe it and it's also my favorite bar in Columbus. The drinks are cold and cheap, the bar tenders are nice, the customers are mostly regulars and friendly, Shorty the owner is a funny, no nonsense lady, and the food is deep fried deliciousness.

The hours are wacky. Only time they're guaranteed to be open is on Thong Thursdays and when the Blue Jackets or Clippers are playing. Otherwise you run the risk it's closed and to be fair Shorty's warned you on the side of the building that might be the case.

In the winter they have the fireplace roaring, there's no windows, and it's a dark and seedy ambiance. Everything a neighborhood bar should be. It also only takes going a couple times a month for a game before the bartenders know you. I now get the "having the regular?" question when I come in.

Downtown to catch a game? Definitely consider coming here for a drink before heading over for the $10 cans at the arena.