Southbend Tavern

Edit: Whoever keeps changing the name of this place to the name of a specific weekend bartender, stop.Great service and better drinks than others around the same low price. Fridays open stage is a favorite; Tuesdays are great too. The most welcoming and friendliest experiences among Columbus affordable drag bars.

I was late to Rogers Bear Happy Hour Wednesday. I will come earlier for the fun next time. But Roger served me well at the bar, and the small late crowd was pleasant enough. Id hang out here anytime.Update 3/22/23: I was on time this trip! Its beary good fun. Harley was at the bar, too, so I was never thirsty.

Long time customer. Arrived at 1:15 with four other people looking for a fun place to hang out. Made to feel like a Witch in Salem “burn or get out”. Ourselves and another group of if five at the bar as well as table of three all left feeling very unwelcome despite the 2:30 closing time. We all left at two. Thanks Adam , Roger and John.

I have a great time every time! Great drag show and no cover! Drinks are great and the bar tenders are super kool! The atmospher is always very friendly and welcoming. You easily become part of the show ;) I recommend Southbend if you want to have a great time with or without your friends.

Strong drinks for cheap. The pool table is almost always covered for some kind of event. Ample parking. Decent neighborhood. Outdoor seating. Excellent jukebox.

Went there last night with my partner, one of the guys in charge of karaoke was extremely drunk and kept trying to kiss me and my partner several times after we told him to leave us alone, ended up having to leave early, when we tried to complain we were told by the bartenders that people complain all the time and nothing is done. Well never go back if this is the kind of people they hire and recommend not going if you dont want to be harassed

One of the longest standing bars around. Great staff, great funny hosts.cheap strong drinks.come in and watch one of many shows they have during the week.

Each year during February, Southbend Tavern hosts a Trailblazers After Valentine Party [with free appetizers and a cash bar] for members of the Stonewall Columbus Trailblazers group for LGBTQ+ adults who are fifty and older.Many thanks to Southbend Tavern for offering this wonderful opportunity for older LGBT+ adults in central Ohio to network with each other.

Lots of fun. Good mix of people in attendance. Performers are gorgeous and very friendly. Drinks are cheap. My fav place in Cbus

I got slapped in the face with....low drink prices! Whew didn’t hurt the pocket much, show on the stage, and try right mix of dive. I recommend.

It was a great show!

This is a very safe tight nit family like environment everybody who comes here regularly knows and looks out for eachother. Been coming here since i was very young. People of all ages welcome.

Always have a good time when I go to southbend. Great shows and great bartenders.

This bar is great! Great drinks for a great price, and if you come on Sunday, one of the owners is bartending, and he is fantastic!

Great drinks, very friendly atmosphere. The bartenders can make anything! Love this place.

Very lovely establishment. Loved the shows. The drinks were strong. Had a wonderful time.

LGBTQ friendly neighborhood bar with a cozy feel. Drag shows and DJs on the weekends. Smaller outside patio with seating.

Friendly staff, strong drinks. The entertainment was lots of fun. Diverse crowd of men and women.

This place is fun, welcoming and laid back but upbeat. No cover! old school neighborhood/gay bar.

Amazing bar and the staff is amazing! Strong drinks and you wont break your wallet!

I’ve had better!

Strong drinks, very casual atmosphere and great enter-taint-ers. We had a great time.

I loved visiting here for the first time, and felt so accepted and everything was so reasonably priced and shows amazing!!

Excellent, dive-y gay bar with frequent amateur drag shows and cheap drinks.

Love the live performances here on Sundays. If you arent here youre missing some great singers!

Theres a drag show, or some kinda show every night! Drinks are cheap and strong. patio situation is terrible.

Southbend Tavern always offers me a great time and some of the best drag entertainment around!

This bar is really awesome. I love it. Amazing drag shows

Ill be coming here again, didnt get to spend much time here, but seems like a fun place!

Excellent bar

They have the best happy hour and by far the best drinks

Great shows and the place sure has some history.

Not a bad place.Has the old school feel without the millennials taking over

Ok Im on the hunt for a new spot is a good one to go to. Can someone let me know please and thanks.

The place was nice enough, but the vibe just wasnt me.

In had a great time, I love the drag show!!!

Strong cheap drinks and friendly staff! Woohoo!!

Super ridiculous they do not have air very uncomfortable to sit and enjoy yourself.

Love Southbend! Have met so many wonderful people!

Great happy hour prices in a tiny space

Always a greater time! Love the afternoon crowd!

Great bar. Great crowd!!

This place is my favorite!

Lots of fun. Would go back

Friendly people.Always a great time.

Great performances and nice feel

It recommend this bar to everyone

Boring, dull ...but hey, its Columbus! 😒

A friendly neighborhood bar!

The drinks are stiff!

Very friendly place.

Alwaya a fun bar.

Job well done

Love this place!

Love this bar

Cheap booze

Love this bar