Picture this… it’s a warm day outside, maybe 4 PM, the sun is out, and you’re starting to get hungry and thirsty.
Instead of heading inside and missing out on the incredible summer weather in Ohio, stay outside and head over to one of these awesome patios around Central Ohio! Enjoy live music, food, drinks, or even just the breeze running through your hair.
I love a good patio, so there’s a good chance you see me at one of these places on a warm summer day. If you do, I’ll buy ya a drink!
1. JT’s Pizza & Pub
2390 W Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
Pizza, brews, live music, and good vibes? I would be here 7 days a week if they let me.
2. Grandview Cafe
1455 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Grandview Cafe was one of the first places I went when I moved to Columbus in 2017, and since then its expansive two-story patio has been a staple in my rotation.
3. Gemüt Biergarten
734 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205
This patio is like finding the personification of zen in an otherwise noisy and distracting world. The surrounding plants and trees allow for the perfect environment to unwind.
4. Antiques on High
714 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206
Antiques on High’s rooftop patio is a cozy brick-lined patio with plants, plenty of wooden seating, and great views of Southern Columbus.
5. Understory
2571 Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43202
Perhaps one of the most underrated patios in Columbus, Understory’s patio feels as if it was naturally formed alongside the environment that surrounds it.
6. Land-Grant Brewing Company
424 W Town St, Columbus, OH 43215
Unlike Understory, Land-Grant’s patio and event spaces are some of the most popular in Columbus, and for good reason. They always have super fun things to do, great beer, food trucks, and live music to keep you entertained all summer long.
7. Jackie O’s on Fourth
171 N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215
This brand-spankin’-new patio at Jackie O’s on Fourth is a double-decker behemoth that gives spectators great views of the city with an industrial feel that is totally representative of Columbus’ industrial past.
8. Edison Brewing Company
785 Science Blvd, Gahanna, OH 43230
This patio and outdoor space is absolutely massive. It’ll be nearly impossible to not find a spot to sit down here. Plus, the lushness of the surrounding trees allows you to relax without having to worry about the sun beating down on you.
9. Nocterra Brewing Co.
41 Depot St, Powell, OH 43065
Tucked away just a stone’s throw from downtown Powell, Nocterra’s patio awaits with plenty of fire pits, delicious brews, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
10. Parson’s North Brewing Company
685 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
Parson’s North Brewing Company’s patio is quaint and intimate, lined with green grass and wooden patio tables to facilitate good conversation and even better memories.
