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The Piano Bar

Bar Night club Live music venue

Dueling piano players perform an all-request song list in this spacious club with a long drink menu. People often mention time, night, amazing, music, Kenny, crowd, good, great, Columbus, recommend,


Address

1516 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201, United States

Website

thepianobarcolumbus.com

Contact

+1 614-947-0434

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (622 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: time (15) night (14) amazing (12) music (10) Kenny (10) crowd (9) good (9) great (8) Columbus (8) recommend (8)
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  • 5/5 Al C. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun place. Talented, versatile performers! Good beer selection. Fast service. There was a $6 cover on a Friday night.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linda M. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm editing my 1st review.... We celebrated our niece's 25th birthday last night 🎉🎂 We all had great time, our server Meg was prompt and she was very attentive for our group of 7. Those guys are phenomenal extremely fun and talented 🎸🎹 🥁 🎶 They played every song we requested. We had made a special song request, they didn't know the song "Sweet Pea" they researched it and SANG IT for our neice 💗 Absolutely a blast singing, dancing and enjoying time with our family the entire night 🎉🎂🥳 Thanks for a wonderful night "BANG THIS 🎹🎹" 😂
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Colton B. 11 months ago on Google
    I visited this place for the second time last Friday. While I was there, a pianist was oddly belligerent, crassly insulting audience members (myself included) under the guise of humor. Were I and others to have been cleverly roasted, I'd have found it funny, but that was not the case here; it was clear the man in question was looking to hurt others, likely in projection of personal insecurities. I don't foresee myself returning.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimberly A. 1 year ago on Google
    We weren't sure what to expect, but this place is awesome! We had so much fun. Those guys are multi talented and can easily get the crowd involved and everyone has a great time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chrystal B. 2 years ago on Google
    If you love music and want to have a blast this is your place! Our first Big Bang experience was up in Cleveland, where we first heard Christian Cronauer shred the piano in his rendition of In Bloom by Nirvana. Unbeknownst to us, he is now at the Columbus location and we got to enjoy his amazing talent along with all the other musicians, including Kenny B, the general manager! Kenny took good care of us by getting us the best reserved table right up by the stage, and then sang an amazing rendition of Purple Rain which by husband requested and surprised me. Annie was our amazing server, and she was extremely attentive and had a very bubbly spirit. She even got up on stage and rapped a little. Highly recommended and can't wait to go back!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Larry B. 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely, the most fun we've had in Columbus! We visit Columbus often and always try to find new things to do and we walked past The Piano Bar and decided to stop in. We stayed 4 hours, late into the night! The bartenders made great drinks and the GM Kenny was so inviting and nice to us. We met a cool couple and sang the night away along with the very talented musicians on the stage. There were 3 that night and it was amazing to hear their wonderful voices and creativity with crowd work and bringing the excitement. We even learned we could bring our own food in, so we went up the street and grabbed some tacos and continued the party! We will make sure to come back whenever we're in Columbus from now on. It felt like Vegas in a little corner of Columbus!!! Keep up the fun!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joleata T. 8 months ago on Google
    We had a birthday party there this past weekend. The room is free to reserve but they treat as if you paid thousands of dollars for it. The manager Kenny even came up with a signature cocktail for the birthday girl the atmosphere and customer service was first class. The music was the best. I will be returning. If I could give this place 10 stars I would.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica 10 months ago on Google
    My sister needed accommodations for her mobile wheelchair the owner promptly responded to my email, then happily greeted us that night and seated us in the perfect location! He went above and beyond to make sure our night had no obstacles regardless of her limitations!! Yay for Piano Bar!! Two thumbs up!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very fun place. Last night was my first time going. The band was good & they take requests! Drinks were $2 last night, im not sure how often they do that but it was amazing. The lady bartending made very amazing piña coladas, the male bartender was watering down my drinks & they weren’t very good so I kept going to the lady behind the bar instead. I highly recommend this place, I had a great time with my friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denise M. 8 months ago on Google
    This place was one of the best hands down than anywhere else! Awesome job to the musicians and staff. One of the cleanest places including the bathrooms as well! Kudos to you Kenny the manager! You all were spectacular and we will return when back in town from Elmira NY again! Best wishes, Denise
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathon W. 2 years ago on Google
    The atmosphere is not my favorite, but once the music started, it got good. Those guys are so talented. It's impressive watching them play so many different genres and older and newer songs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bethany K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great fun! It's a young crowd as it's near Ohio State. Went with our college aged kids and had a blast. Highly recommend for a fun time!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lakishia Lady B. 7 months ago on Google
    My first time at an establishment as such. I didn't know what to expect. This place is definitely for a music lover. Very good performers added with the interaction from the crowd and great it is. This place allows you to bring in OUTSIDE food because they Do not have an operating kitchen. It's unfortunate that I didn't know this beforehand. The signature cocktails were decent. There's a limited selection of liquors at the bar. Request are accepted from the pianist. A different kind of experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashlee H. 1 year ago on Google
    I can’t say enough good things about this place and the staff. Kenny, Molly, Matt, Abraham, Christian, Sam, Flip, all the bartenders and security are hands down amazing. They have made every occasion so special for us from birthdays to graduation to our anniversary. Great atmosphere to host a party, spend an evening with friends etc. They do a great job keeping the bar clean, tables sanitized and drinks are well poured. The music is very fun and the guys & Molly do a great job keeping everyone in the crowd engaged and dancing. Make sure you request for Kenny to sing PRINCE, he kills purple rain and when doves cry. Matt will make you feel like you are at your favorite Nashville honky tonk bar. Abraham’s smooth with the baby making music. Flip & Christian can perform anything and everything under the sun. If you tip generously with your request Flip plays a mean fiddle in the devil went down to Georgia. Sam slays on the guitar. This is the place to be!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Joey J. 6 months ago on Google
    Customer beware: This establishment charges $2.50 for a cup of TAP water. (New rule the GM put in place??) I would assume this is a health/ safety issue for customers within the Columbus Code. Always loved it before this most recent visit. Would no longer recommend this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James W. 5 years ago on Google
    We had a great time here for a friends birthday party. Place was packed and the energy was up all night. They have a nice but not overdone selection of TVs as well to allow you to watch the game(s) too. While there are college aged adults and the 20-something crowd here, the crowd generally seemed to skew towards 30-40 year olds, which is a nice reprieve from most of the other bars in the arena district.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mocha p. 1 year ago on Google
    What a Fantastic Place to host a Birthday Celebration or any celebration for that matter. We had a VIP Section and they really made sure I and my group was happy. The music was Phenomenal. The guys did a wonderful time. I will definitely have to come back for any other celebratory outing!

  • 5/5 Nathan M. 7 months ago on Google
    Amina’s was amazing. I love piano bar because of her and the general manager. You should go here

  • 5/5 erin 6 months ago on Google
    such a fun atmosphere, so many different kinds of people. love the cocktails. wonderful staff who clearly love their job

  • 3/5 Rathnakar C. 6 months ago on Google
    Piano Music Lovers can enjoy some live Piano Music wile enjoying Eats & Drinks of Choise. One can request of their favourite song(s) to play on Piano. Good ambiance to sit eat, drink while enjoying the music.

  • 5/5 Shannon W. 5 months ago on Google
    We had so much fun! Highly recommend going here!! The drinks were really good. The music was good and it’s free to get in

  • 5/5 Eva S. 10 months ago on Google
    best bar in columbus!! the staff is awesome and so friendly, if matty and flip are ever playing piano trust me and GO!! my friends and i had a blast and are gonna be talking about this one for a long time

  • 5/5 Sheryl W. 11 months ago on Google
    Kenny, Mike, Abraham, and Phillip were all top notch. To make things better, they let you think you’re involved in the show. We had the best time and absolutely plan to go back!!

  • 5/5 Maureen H. 5 months ago on Google
    Reserved tables for 40 people for a birthday/retirement get-together. Was able to bring in food. Our tables were all reserved and an area was set up for us to put our food on. Music was fantastic! We all had an unbelievably WONDERFUL time. Kenny is an involved charismatic manager. High recommend!

  • 5/5 rain 9 months ago on Google
    So much fun here! The pianists are fantastic and the owner is the sweetest guy! If you're a drinking kind of person, I recommend the raspberry beret

  • 1/5 Zoey H. 1 year ago on Google
    Used to be so fun but the new rules the new owner has put in, such as not being on the stage unless you pay, has my made my friend group who used to come here every weekend, not want to come anymore.

  • 5/5 Ben J. 1 year ago on Google
    Nick and Molly were both bartenders when I was at the bar. Both were really nice and helped me out with finding where things are. I recommend this place to anyone!

  • 5/5 Morgan M. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s Morgan!! I LOVE THIS PLACE!! we come every weekend. Friendly staff, best tunes, the most fun. Always a blast. If you’re not here where are you at????

  • 5/5 Lucricia M. 1 year ago on Google
    Kenny does The BEST Usher ihave ever heard! Flip is probably my favorite performer, he's SO VERSATILE & I loved every second of his performances! Abraham & Christian are also incredible! I went to the dueling piano in Ashville NC & this beats it by 100%! Thank you ALL for an amazing date night!!

  • 1/5 FreePlays T. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are 21+ this isn’t the crowd for you. It sounds hilarious to say, but it’s the honest truth. Bouncers act like they are strict about ID’s, but over half the crowd on week nights are underage. Seriously, go find out on your own when introducing yourself to people and everyone is 19/20. I guess it comes with the location, but the abundance of security and ID’ing as you open the door is all a front. The bartending service is excellent, although the bars are tiny. You will be shoulder to shoulder getting a drink. Lastly, don’t request songs and expect them to be played. Apparently their local talent is too big time to play $3 song requests.

  • 5/5 Brent B. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a blast last week at Big Bang Columbus! The servers and entertainers were all amazing and kept the party on full blast from 7:00 til close. Highly recommend checking this place out at their new location! We will be back for sure!!!

  • 5/5 Cedric W. 4 years ago on Google
    I absolutely loved this place. I've never been to a bar where you could order your own food, so I was able to enjoy an amazing show while dining on the best popeyes chicken sandwich in the states! The server I had kept checking up on me numerous times and made sure I was never without a beverage in hand. Definitely the #1 place to visit in Columbus Ohio

  • 4/5 Aaron P. 7 years ago on Google
    I had so much fun here. I just wish it was in a bigger place. If you don't like tight spaces you won't like this place on a busy night. Otherwise it was amazing.

  • 4/5 Anna H. 6 years ago on Google
    Fun times, good music, reasonably priced drinks... What more can you ask for?

  • 5/5 Grayson T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great time with friends here! Make sure to get there early for seating as it fills up quick. We plan to go back when we are in the area.

  • 5/5 Nail T. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun place to go for your birthday or when celebrating any big moments in your life! I really enjoyed going to the Big Bang Piano Bar over the years!

  • 1/5 Payton B. 2 years ago on Google
    denied my friend for a real ID at 24, wouldn’t go there


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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