Cozy Up: The Best Cafes, Beer Halls, and Restaurants with Fireplaces in Central Ohio

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Written by Step Out Columbus

Published on September 18, 2024
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Look, I’m not saying I get cold easily, but if there’s even the slightest breeze, my toes turn into popsicles.

Some would say that I should go see a cardiologist. Some would say I should just suck it up. I agree with both vantage points.

Regardless, that’s why I’m always on the lookout for a great spot with a roaring fireplace or firepit—because nothing says comfort like sipping on a hot beverage or beer next to a crackling fire. Especially when you get that, like, super-extra-ultra loud crack? Ugh… that’s heaven right there.

Lucky for us, Central Ohio has some truly top-notch cafes, beer halls, and restaurants that not only serve up great food and drinks but also offer a cozy hearth to warm your chilly tootsies. Whether you’re here for the atmosphere or just trying to defrost, these places have the perfect blend of warmth, charm, and flavor.

Full Service

Aangan India Bistro

5855 Frantz Rd Dublin, OH 43016 • $$$$$

Other

The menu of Aangan India Bistro includes everything from vegetarian to non-vegetarian variety specially designed by Executive Chef Lakhvir. The vegetarian ...

  • Fireplace
  • Romantic
Bar

Antiques on High

714 S. HIGH ST. Columbus, OH 43206 • $$$$$

Central

WELCOME TO AOH Antiques on High is located on South High Street in the brewery district of Columbus, Ohio. As the sister brewery to Seventh Son Brewing, ...

  • Good for Beer Lovers
  • Fireplace
Bar

Betty’s Bar

435 W Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Open for most Clippers, Blue Jackets, Crew games and Thong Thursdays. ...

  • Fireplace
  • TV
  • Patio
  • Good for Beer Lovers
Full Service

Blarney Stone Tavern

2245 W Granville Rd Columbus, OH 43085 • $$$$$

North

Laid-back bar & grill with an Irish feel offering updated pub fare & plenty of screens for sports. ...

  • Sports Bar
  • Bar Area
  • Take-out
  • Fireplace
  • Happy Hour
  • Wait Service
  • Sports Bar
  • Order Online
  • Good for Whiskey Lovers
  • Casual
  • Live Music
  • Patio

Fast Casual

Brothers Bar & Grill

477 N Park St Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Brothers is a modernized throwback to the old Midwestern corner tavern. A clean, relaxed social hangout; our bar stock-full of cold beer and drink with ...

  • Take-out
  • No Reservations
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Casual
  • Good for Groups
  • Street Parking
  • Bar Area
  • TV
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking
  • Fireplace
Full Service

Cento

595 S. 3rd Street Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Prominently located on bustling S. 3rd Street in historic German Village, Cento is set in the heart of this neighborhood. Guests enter through a canopy ...

  • Special Occasion
  • Happy Hour
  • Reservations
  • Wait Service
  • Romantic
  • Good for Whiskey Lovers
  • Fireplace
Bar

Columbus Brewing Company & Beer Hall

2555 Harrison Road Columbus, OH 43204 • $$$$$

Central

Who We Are We've served the best beer in town for more than 30 years and while a lot has changed since 1988, our family is united by our passion to bring ...

  • Bar Area
  • Good for Beer Lovers
  • Casual
  • Fireplace

Cut 132

4188 Brighton Rose Way, Columbus, OH 43219 • $$$$$

Central

WHERE EVERYONE GETS THEIR CUT Think all steakhouses are the same? Cut 132 dares to be different with modern spin on everything from ...

  • Special Occasion
  • Fireplace
Full Service

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

8760 Sancus Blvd Columbus, OH 43240 • $$$$$

North

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  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Casual
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • TV
  • Fireplace
Full Service

Goodale Station

77 E Nationwide Blvd Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

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  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking
  • Brunch
  • Rooftop Patio
  • Romantic
  • Fireplace
Bar

Jackie O’s on Fourth

171 North Fourth Street Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

We want to welcome you to our newest Jackie O’s location, On Fourth, in Columbus, Ohio! Take your pick of seats at our indoor bar with 30 draft lines, ...

  • Good for Beer Lovers
  • Fireplace
Full Service

Kitchen Social

8954 Lyra Dr Columbus, OH 43240 • $$$$$

North

Locally owned. Fresh, chef driven food. Craft cocktails. ...

  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • TV
  • No Outdoor Seating
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking
  • Fireplace
Full Service

Lincoln Social Rooftop

711 N High StnFl 9 Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Must be 21 and over. Lincoln Social Rooftop is the premier place to enjoy your night out with the stars. Our cocktail lounge can light up your night with ...

  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • TV
  • Offers Catering
  • Rooftop Patio
  • Fireplace

Lumin Columbus

517 Park Street Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Lumin Sky Bar and Kitchen Located on the top floor of the modern AC Hotel Columbus Downtown, Lumin Sky Bar & Kitchen offers guests an experience ...

  • Rooftop Patio
  • Fireplace
Full Service

Moretti’s

5849 Sawmill Rd Dublin, OH 43017 • $$$$$

Northwest

Moretti's is a restaurant that specializes in Italian cuisine. It bakes fresh breads everyday, as well as prepares fettuccini noodles, ravioli, and pasta ...

  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • TV
  • Fireplace
Cafe / Coffee Shop

Parable Coffee

149 S High Street Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

A parable is a simple story that illustrates a moral understanding, or lesson. the story we want to tell has it roots in coffee, we believe that by fundamentally ...

  • Fireplace
Full Service

Plas Food and Drink

21 E 5th Ave, Ste 101 Columbus, OH 43201 • $$$$$

Central

We are an approachable, fine dining restaurant in the Short North Arts District, offering a diverse menu rooted in classic culinary traditions and cultivated ...

  • Farm to Table
  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • Bike Parking
  • Romantic
  • Fireplace

Rockmill Brewery

5705 Lithopolis Rd NW Lancaster, OH 43130 • $$$$$

Other

Our Beer is crafted with pristine Hocking headwaters filtered through Ohio Black Hand sandstone, for minerality that mirrors that of Wallonia, Belgium. ...

  • Fireplace
  • Good for Beer Lovers
Full Service

The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek

1370 E Johnstown Rd Gahanna, OH 43230 • $$$$$

Northeast

Savor aged hand-cut beef seared by our chefs to a perfect char. Taste the freshness of light and flaky seafood, flown in daily. From our specialty menu, ...

  • Good for Whiskey Lovers
  • Whiskey Bars
  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • TV
  • Brunch
  • Fireplace

The Brass Eye

77 Belle Street Columbus, OH 43215 • $$$$$

Central

Brass Eye is the perfect place to unwind and be inspired by one of our founding fathers who knew how to have fun and not be too serious. Benny Frank’s ...

  • Rooftop Patio
  • Fireplace
Full Service

The Whitney House

666 High St Worthington, OH 43085 • $$$$$

North

Specializing in: - Restaurants Established in 2014. The Whitney House pay homage to the homes in our past that greeted us warmly, served a delicious meal ...

  • Farm to Table
  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • TV
  • Bike Parking
  • Fireplace

Third and Hollywood

1433 W 3rd Ave Columbus, OH 43212 • $$$$$

Central

Established in 2009. ...

  • Farm to Table
  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Bar Area
  • TV
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking
  • Fireplace
Full Service

Valters at the Maennerchor

976 S High St Columbus, OH 43206 • $$$$$

Central

German style pub, offering authentic German cuisine along with German and American style sandwiches in a newly renovated early 1900's house. Tastes range ...

  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Casual
  • Offers Catering
  • Good for Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Wait Service
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • TV
  • Bike Parking
  • Brunch
  • Fireplace
Full Service

VASO

6540 Riverside Dr Dublin, OH 43017 • $$$$$

Northwest

Welcome up to the top of the vibrant Bridgepark community where Vaso is mixing it up. We are proud to be the new place offering up a new view. We invite ...

  • Take-out
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Good for Groups
  • Wait Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar Area
  • Handicap Access
  • Offers Catering
  • Bike Parking
  • Rooftop Patio
  • Romantic
  • Fireplace

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