“Party” listings
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Fleur
With its white leather-andmarble interior, this elegant club brings a bit of Miami to Columbus. Labeled a champagne and vodka bar, it's the place to go to imbibe either while listening to house and hip-hop. Cool off with a Red Dawn, which is made of champagne, vodka and cranberry juice, or the namesake Fleur Mojito, which has champagne Brut, rum, fresh mint and lime. (09/2011)
114 N Third St
614-328-9622
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Dick’s Den
Jazz cats have been hanging in the den for decades, drawn by live music at least four nights a week. Tuesdays are for bluegrass, but it’s all jazz all the time come the weekend. The cover charge is rarely more than $5, and the drinks are dirt-cheap. (08/2011)
2417 N High St
614-268-9573
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High Beck Tavern
Whether it’s a blistering round of ping-pong or a take-noprisoner game of darts, this down-home bar with wellpriced cocktails and beer is a great place to kick back for the night. Monday is free pizza night, while Tuesday offers free "coneys" (that's localspeak for "loaded hot dogs"). (03/2011)
564 S High St
614-224-0886
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BRAZENHEAD PUB
This pub is named after the other Dublin’s oldest pub, and the bar and drawing room fi replace come from the Old Country. This is the place to savor live music along with a Harp Lager, Bass Ale or Smithwick’s Irish Ale and Guinness-battered fi sh and chips. (01/2011)
56 N High St, Dublin
614-792-3738
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VIA VECCHIA WINERY
Three pals who once made wine in their basement have transformed an 1880s brick brewery warehouse into a weekend tasting room. Try the light-bodied Adamo or full-bodied Trouve, sipped along with antipasto. Round out your sampling with Columbus’ own Crimson Cup coffee and Sugardaddy brownies. (11/2010)
485 S. Front St
614-893-5455
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BAR 23
These Indian Summer evenings are perfect for lingering on the patio with a Key Lime Pie martini and a BLT pizza. Or duck indoors for a panini and a brew, where you can watch the Short North crowd stroll past giant windows. (09/2010)
584 N High St
614 224-2323
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TIP TOP KITCHEN & COCKTAILS
This neighborhood bar has serious Ohio pride. Drinks include Columbus Brewing Company Pale Ale and a cocktail named after Ohio-trained runner Jesse Owens, made with cherry vodka and Red Bull “so you can run like the wind.” (07/2010)
73 E Gay St
614-221-8300
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LEVEL DINING LOUNGE
There is something fun to do every night at this bi-level lounge, from Service Industry Night happy hour on Monday to Sunday’s karaoke party. Order a Cuban martini (Bacardi Limon and coconut rum). (05/2010)
700 N High St
614-754-7111
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MOZAIK MODERN LOUNGE AND TAPAS
To find this nightlife hotspot, just look for the rainbow-colored lights flashing through the huge windows. Get the party started with the unique bottle service, which comes with a personalized flavor-infused vodka. (03/2010)
51 Vine St
614-469-1000
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MOJOE LOUNGE
Grab a seat by the giant window and watch the passersby over a “root beer float” and spicy Cajun fries. But be careful: The not-so-innocent floats are made with vanilla- and root beer-flavored vodka. (01/2010)
600 N High St
614-656-4795
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GRANDVIEW CAFÉ
This café has been around since 1925. Grab some smart friends for team trivia Tuesdays and Thursdays, or raise your voice to the tintile roof with Sunday karaoke over drinks and "sammiches." (03/2009)
1455 W Third St
614-486-2233
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GALLERY HOPS
On the first Saturday of the month, scout the latest art as you nosh and sip along crowded sidewalks. Let the new ECT Pedicabs, powered by hearty cyclists, ferry you to bars and restaurants. (02/2009)
In the Short North Arts District
614-299-8050
www.shortnorth.org
