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Dick's Den

Dick's Den is a bar appreciated by patrons for its affordable drinks, no-nonsense atmosphere and consistent entertainment offerings. DJs and live acts play everything from jazz and bluegrass, keeping the vibe upbeat almost every night of the week. Come on the weekend to listen to live music.

St. James Tavern

St. James Tavern is a dive bar in the Italian Village that caters to a slightly older crowd, as opposed to trendier bars that draw crowds of hipsters. St. James is definitely something of a neighborhood bar, located away from the center of town, but the drinks are strong and delicious and regulars keep coming back for more.

Village Idiot

Village Idiot is a sports bar in Columbus's university district. This bar offers a welcoming and casual atmosphere and a back patio for when you need a little fresh air. The Village Idiot isn't pretentious or trendy, it simply is what it is, and that's what so many people love about it. Head to the Commonwealth Sandwich Shop next door when you start to get a little hungry.

Rumba Café

Just a few blocks from the Ohio State University campus, there's Rumba Café, a vivacious live-music venue if there ever was one. Some nights, rock bands take the stage, others it's a jazz combo or a Latin ensemble; often there's soul to be heard here, and some funk if you're lucky. Drinks are made stiff, and to eat there's a selection of bocas, a South American variation on the Spanish tapas. The space itself is cozy and lived-in, and that helps make every performance all the more intimate.

Dirty Franks Hot Dog Palace

Since opening its doors in 2009, Dirty Franks has become a haven for hot dog aficionados. As the name suggests, Dirty Franks Hot Dog Palace has only one dish on the menu, hot dog; but it is offered in various forms to please the varied palate. The meat-lover's favorite is sure to be the Vienna Dog, while the Tofurkey Dog is ideal for the vegan and vegetarian. Their international flavors are equally delicious; try the Hot Bollywood for an Indian twist, or the Seoul Dog to savor Korean flavors.

Cafe Bourbon Street

Not far from the glossy sports bars and student hangouts of the university area, Cafe Bourbon Street sits as a dirty little beacon of all that is divey. The walls are covered with grubby old junk. The bathrooms are dirty. Punk bands come from near and far to play before the sauced and grungy crowds here. Long-time local favorites The Feelers even chose Bourbon Street as the site of their swansong performance in August 2008. Drinks-wise, you can't go wrong. Where else can you order a 40-ounce bottle of cheap malt liquor and drink it right there at the bar? See website for schedule of events.

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