The Main Bar, Columbus

Name: The Main Bar
Address: 16 West Main Street, Columbus, United States
Telephone: +1 614-228-3129

#117 among attractions in Columbus

Drinks, Nightlife

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Facts and practical information

The Main Bar was a historic building in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. The two-story building was constructed as early as 1887, and held numerous commercial and residential uses. Its latest tenant, The Main Bar, opened around 2000 and closed in 2021. The building was demolished in October 2021. ()

Coordinates: 39°57'23"N, 83°0'0"W

Address

16 West Main StreetDowntown ColumbusColumbus United States

Contact

+1 614-228-3129

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The Main Bar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ohio Statehouse, Cultural Arts Center, Rich Street Bridge, Columbus Commons.

~1900 ftN
Historical place with art
Ohio Statehouse, Columbus
10 min walk • The Ohio Statehouse, nestled in the heart of Columbus, stands as a beacon of state government and history. This Greek Revival masterpiece, completed in 1861, serves not only as the home of Ohio's legislative chambers but also as a museum that pays homage to the state's...
~990 ftW
Museum, Classes and workshops, Art gallery
Cultural Arts Center, Columbus
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, the Cultural Arts Center stands as a beacon of creative expression and artistic endeavor. This vibrant museum, dedicated to fostering a love for the arts, offers a dynamic range of workshops, exhibitions, and performances that...
~1450 ftW
Bridge
Rich Street Bridge, Columbus
7 min walk • Spanning the Scioto River in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, the Rich Street Bridge stands as a testament to modern design and urban connectivity. This functional piece of infrastructure, while primarily serving a utilitarian purpose, has also become a visual staple for...
~940 ftNE
Park, Parking
Columbus Commons, Columbus
5 min walk • Columbus Commons is a vibrant urban park located in the heart of downtown Columbus, Ohio. This 6-acre green space serves as a gathering place for the community and offers a refreshing oasis amidst the city's bustling environment.
~1360 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Ohio Theatre, Columbus
7 min walk • The Ohio Theatre is a performing arts center and former movie palace on Capitol Square in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. Known as the "Official Theatre of the State of Ohio", the 1928 building was saved from demolition in 1969 and was later completely restored.
~870 ftW
Park
Milestone 229, Columbus
5 min walk • John W. Galbreath Bicentennial Park is a 4.66-acre park in downtown Columbus, Ohio, United States, located at 233 Civic Center Drive. The park features a fountain, a park restaurant and a performance pavilion. Bicentennial Park was established in 1976, on the United States' 200th anniversary. It was dedicated to John W.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Palace Theatre, Columbus
12 min walk • The Palace Theatre is a 2,695-seat restored movie palace located at 34 W. Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. It was designed and built in 1926 by the American architect Thomas W. Lamb as part of the American Insurance Union Citadel. Today the theater functions as a multi-use performing arts venue.
~1280 ftSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
Trinity German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Columbus
7 min walk • Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church at 404 S. Third Street in Columbus, Ohio. It was built in 1856 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
~1970 ftN
Monuments and statues
Ohio Veterans Plaza, Columbus
10 min walk • Ohio Veterans Plaza is a memorial on the east side of the Ohio Statehouse grounds, in Columbus, Ohio, commemorating "Ohio men and women who have served our country since World War II, as well as those who will serve in the future".
~1550 ftN
Monuments and statues
Naiads, Columbus
8 min walk • Naiads is a 1984 fountain and sculpture by Jack Greaves, installed by the Capitol Square skyscraper in Columbus, Ohio.
~470 ftSE
Romanesque revival architecture
Schlee-Kemmler Building, Columbus
3 min walk • The Schlee-Kemmler Building is a historic building in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The building was nominated for its significance as one of few 19th century commercial buildings with stone facades left in Columbus, and the most ornamental of those that remain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Main Bar?

Nearby attractions include Great Southern Hotel & Theatre, Columbus (2 min walk), South High Commercial Historic District, Columbus (3 min walk), Schlee-Kemmler Building, Columbus (3 min walk), Ohio National Bank, Columbus (5 min walk).

How to get to The Main Bar by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Main Bar:

Bus

S High St & W Main St • Lines: 1, 4, 5, 8, Cbus (2 min walk)
S High St & E Rich St • Lines: 1, 2, Cbus, COTA Bus CMAX (2 min walk)