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Parking

Convenient and close parking so you can get where you need to go.

Transit

From COTA to scooters, take advantage of options to get to, from and around Downtown.
Events

RIVERFRONT EVENTS

Enjoy an array of free activities along the riverfront all summer long.

UNDERCURRENT EVENTS

Free street-festival style fun in the heart of Downtown, for the community, by the community.
Blog

BRUNCH IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS

Get your morning off to a sizzling start. Here’s your complete guide to brunch in Downtown Columbus.

HAPPY HOUR

Discover a new bar, crafted cocktail or bite every week in Downtown Columbus with this full list of 40+ happy hours.

Eat & Drink

World-class restaurants, cozy cafes and local digs for every occasion.

restaurants in downtown columbus

YOUR DINING DESTINATION

Downtown Patios

There's no season like patio season, where Downtown comes to life in its outdoor spaces.

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Brunch Downtown

It's the best meal of the day. Or, ever.

Find your next spot

Downtown's Rooftop Bars

Cheers to taking in the views of the city. Downtown has an array of rooftop bars to soak in the sun (and sunset).

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Cheap Eats Downtown

We're all about a good deal! Here are some cheap eats under $10 to add to the rotation.

Find your feast

International Cuisine

Travel around the world by turning the corner with the plethora of diverse restaurants in the neighborhood.

Explore cuisines

Downtown Coffee Shops

Find a coffee shop to grab your jolt and bolt or bring your laptop and stay awhile. Your guide to coffee shops Downtown.

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Eat and drink here in Downtown Columbus.

Dining

Barley’s Brewing Company

Arena District

Dining

Lan Việt Restaurant

Arena District

Dining

GENJIGO

Gay Street District

Dining

Barrel & Boar North Market

Arena District

Dining

The Woodbury

River South

Dining

The Roosevelt Coffeehouse

Discovery District

Dining

Three Bites Bakery

Gay Street District

Dining

Brioso Roastery & Coffee Bar

Discovery District

Dining

Danny’s Delicious Deli

River South

Dining

Sidebar Columbus

Fourth & Main

Dining

Speck

Gay Street District

Dining

Accent Wine

Gay Street District

Upcoming Downtown Events

Sep 15

Sep 2 @ 11:00 am - Sep 27 @ 6:00 pm

Don’t Sell Grandma’s House

Free

Sep 15

Sep 2 @ 11:00 am - Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm

I Know Why the Blackbird Sings

Free

Sep 15

Sep 13 @ 6:00 pm - Sep 20 @ 9:00 pm

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

$75

Sep 15

5:00 pm

FREE Columbus Jazz Orchestra with Byron Stripling

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Downtown Columbus Inc. is a private, non-profit development corporation with a mission to lead city-changing projects in the heart of Ohio’s capital city. Downtown Columbus Inc. was created in 2002 to implement the Downtown Strategic Plan.