The Spacebar
The Spacebar in Columbus blends a laid-back, intimate atmosphere with a diverse lineup of live music and a well-curated beer selection. Its hole-in-the-wall charm and eclectic decor create a welcoming space for both casual drinkers and music enthusiasts, making it a go-to for local and emerging artists.
The venue balances a friendly, low-pressure vibe with solid service, though sound levels can occasionally overshadow conversation. Known for hosting unique events—like burlesque nights and themed performances—it offers a refreshing mix of entertainment and community, ideal for relaxed evenings with great drinks.
Features and services of The Spacebar
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Outside food allowed
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid street parking
The Spacebar is in position 32 out of 37 in leather bars in Columbus
Customer Reviews
The Spacebar has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on over 57 reviews on Google
A chill bar and music venue with a fun, hole-in-the-wall vibe. The theme and decorations give it a lot of character, and there’s a solid variety of beer on tap at decent prices. The staff were friendly and easygoing and the music sounded good for a small venue; maybe a touch on the loud side but otherwise a great spot to catch local or up-and-coming bands. Overall, a really solid venue that’s perfect for a relaxed night out with good music and drinks.
I came here for the first time on 1/31/26 for the first Sapphic Society production at this location and it was wonderful. All the staff were working really hard to help everything run smoothly. The drinks were well made and delicious. But the show! The show was amazing what talented and sweet performers. 10/10 would return for another Sapphic Society show.
Edit: This is the only venue I’ve been to where requests are written on paper, instead of an app. I understand that the app isn’t working at this time, but it also leads to unnecessary confusion. All of my friends and I had a hard time hearing each other because of the speakers being so loud, so we were just standing around awkwardly not talking for the most part. These issues combined with your response to my review gives the place a very unprofessional vibe. I’m sorry that I upset you but there’s no reason to throw personal attacks at someone for not liking the way you run things. Original review: Karaoke was kind of a nightmare. The process for requesting a song is archaic, speakers were way too loud, weren’t adjusted at all between singers, and my request was skipped. No clue if he just moved me to the end of the queue for some reason, but I waited for over an hour and other people (who put in requests after me) got multiple songs in that time.
Holy shit the lesbian burlesque night was life changing. This bar is awesome!!!
Awesome venue! Great for catching bands and having some drinks!
A good selection of beer and the staff is very friendly! There was a metal show last night and it was a great time
Great place to hang out and listen to some great bands!!
Information about The Spacebar
Address
The Spacebar is located at 2590 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202, United States
Website
The website of The Spacebar is: spacebarcolumbus.com
Business Hours
Monday: 21:00–02:30
Tuesday: 18:00–00:00
Wednesday: 18:00–00:00
Thursday: 18:00–00:00
Friday: 18:00–02:30
Saturday: 13:00–02:30
Sunday: 13:00–00:00