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The Big Bar & Grill

Bar Bar and grill

Campus watering hole with sports on giant TVs, a hopping dance floor & rooftop patio seating. People often mention people,


Address

1716 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, United States

Contact

+1 614-294-1800

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

2.90 (213 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 8 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 8 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 8 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


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  • 2/5 Tour Guide C. 5 years ago on Google • 177 reviews
    Misleading name!!!!!.......Showed up on a Friday at 10pm to eat. Turns out they don't have a kitchen anymore. Just a bar. Bar with dance floor and DJ if that's what you are looking for.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Robert C. 6 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Went to this bar last night, after standing in the cold and in line for over 25 minutes, once our kids were checked we were told that there was now a cover charge and that the manager had changed it to be a cover charge two hours prior. Why you couldn't say that while we were standing in line is beyond me. Not only was there a cover charge but the cover charge was different based upon sex! This place is very unprofessional love this bar but will more than likely never be returning. Bullwinkle is where its at!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lane B. 6 years ago on Google
    The Big Bar & Grill is accessible to the masses. It features an 18+ venue located on the second floor of the building. Cover fee usually is $5, unless you have a digital pass or a BuckID. Being on campus and being 18+, it should come as no surprise that there is a lot of underage people trying to get people 21+ to buy them drinks... and there are a lot of them. The venue is normally dirty with drinks spilled on the floor. The mens bathroom had a busted urinal and urine covering the toilet paper. If you are 21 or older, I would steer clear of the Big Bar and spend your money someplace better.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lady T. 6 years ago on Google
    I hung out with my family, celebrating a niece's Birthday...the music was great!!!! However I felt we were being extorted when one of my sons was asked to pay additional money for admission because he was wearing Jordan tennis shoes. I didn't understand the logic behind that...
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Adam P. 2 years ago on Google
    What a joke of a bar… save your time and NEVER go here, absolute worst atmosphere I’ve ever been in and the employees were an embarrassment.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 C C. 6 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    the big curly headed security guard grabbed my friend off the ground by her neck, choking her so she couldn’t breath and when she tried to defend herself she was punched in the face by the same security guard. the staff here are disgusting and come up with excuses that justify beating up young women instead of simply asking them to leave. very traumatic experience and i will never be coming back here again. i hope this man is fired and faces consequences for his weakness and inability to use his words. if this is the way they train their security to handle situations then this company need to be investigated. he should seek help and counseling if he thought that was an appropriate way to handle the situation. deeply disappointed and dissatisfied.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Maria C. 6 years ago on Google
    Being that it is St Patrick’s day , I understand being busy. When you open at 8pm and then your club hits its max capacity at 10, you need to tell people so that they can decide if they want to stay or go. It was 34 degrees outside, we stood in line until 12:30, been there for 3 hours. That’s just terrible management .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 castiel c. 11 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    So apparently it’s “student night” EVERY SINGLE WEEKEND. If you’re traveling or visiting Columbus just avoid the trip of going here it’s a HUGE waste of time. I’m disappointed that I wasted my time in line just to be told I alone needed a student ID when the bouncer was letting people in with just there normal ID
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Destiny R. 2 years ago on Google
    This bar is was only letting in OSU students and is no longer an 18+ bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alexis B. 4 years ago on Google • 39 reviews
    They have this huge blue drink (I forget the name of it) for $8.00 that is super delicious. The music is pretty good. However, when I go there on the weekend nights like Friday and Saturday, they are pretty dead maybe 20 people in there or so.

  • 5/5 OgAsh K. 8 years ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Today was the first time I went.. And it was amazing.. I got to dance finally and everyone was very nice. Also not bad cover charge only $5.. It's pretty awesome if you wanna dance with your partner or have a girls night..

  • 5/5 meredith 9 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Skybar is truly a blessing to this earth. Literally not a single place I’d rather be. Inside of big bar is mediocre but fun at times. Overall not a bad place to be.

  • 1/5 Amy Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Seen a roach crawling by my feet. Will never visit this establishment again. Beer tasted sour. Like it has been warm then chilled again.

  • 2/5 Steve S. 4 years ago on Google
    Place is completely dead on a saturday night. Literally 11 people here. They only have beer in bottles or cans and over $5 each. They have disposable cups and no glasses. Really not worth stopping in.

  • 5/5 Brian M. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool staff and management. Once you're good and buzzed, who cares what it's like.

  • 5/5 Samuel G. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is great. One of the best places for dancing, meet new peple and have some nice drinks.

  • 5/5 Alex F. 2 years ago on Google
    Spencer is the best employee here, he’s the hardest worker and he makes the vibes immaculate. 11/10 experience

  • 1/5 Niaja T. 6 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    This bar is grungy .. a very typical bar where you can expect cheap drink deals and mediocre (at best) food. So why they have the dress code of an upscale lounge is beyond me. Especially if you're allowing 18 year olds in. How long does it take for a dress down bar that doesn't know their own demographic to fail ?
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Derrick M. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    My girlfriend was using the restroom and I was waiting for her. A random worker came after me yelling in my face and threatening me for no reason. My girlfriend then proceeded to call me, saying she was lost. When I went looking for her, he saw me and ran at me yelling "get tf out"
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Brett M. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    I’d give it a 0 star if possible. Blatant sexiest present as guys are told to get down from surfaces while girls are able to do as they please. Very disappointed
    3 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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