If eating and drinking is your favorite pastime, you’re not alone. Whether its at a bar, restaurant, festival, fair, food truck, or hot dog stand, we don’t discriminate. However there’s something about hitting a food and drink event that makes chowing down an extra fun and special experience.
Here’s a guide to upcoming food and drink events in Columbus & Central Ohio this month and beyond – check back often, as we’re always adding new events as they are announced!
Did we miss one? Did one of these events get cancelled? Send us a note!
Food & Drink Events in Columbus and Central OH
FREE POOL at KNOCKOUT PUB & GRILL
Wed, Dec 24 +more dates • All Day
KnockOut Pub & Grill • 8453 Sancus Blvd Columbus, 43240
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Shake Up Your Work Week with Happy Hour at Las Margaritas!
Wed, Dec 24 +more dates • 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Las Margaritas – Westerville • 706 North State Street Westerville, 43082
Other
Weekday Happy Hour at Slab Kitchen
Wed, Dec 24 +more dates • 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
SLAB Kitchen • 7360 E Main St Reynoldsburg, 43068
Other
Christmas Eve at Vittoria Ristorante & Bar
Wed, Dec 24 • 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Vittoria Ristorante & Bar • 10241 Sawmill Pkwy Powell, 43065
Other
Crazy Train Trivia at Combustion Pickerington
Thu, Dec 25 • 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Pickerington • 80 W. Church St. Pickerington, 43147
Other
Bubbles Around the World Participatory Dinner Party
Sat, Dec 27 • 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Admission starts at: $140The Kitchen • 231 East Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215
Other
Sunday Supper - The Last Sunday Funday of 2025 Participatory Dinner Party
Sun, Dec 28 • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $100The Kitchen • 231 East Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215
Other
Make the Grade Trivia with Dr. A! Every Sunday!
Sun, Dec 28 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Clintonville • 2971 N High St. Columbus, 43202
Other
Mug Club Tuesday
Tue, Dec 30 • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Clintonville • 2971 N High St. Columbus, 43202
Other
Mug Club Tuesday at Combustion Pickerington
Tue, Dec 30 • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Pickerington • 80 W. Church St. Pickerington, 43147
Other
Early Bird Ball Drop NYE Party – Clintonville
Wed, Dec 31 • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Clintonville • 2971 N High St. Columbus, 43202
Other
Early Bird Ball Drop NYE Party – Pickerington
Wed, Dec 31 • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Pickerington • 80 West Church Street Pickerington, 43147
Other
New Year’s Eve Historic Getaway at Hotel Millersburg
Wed, Dec 31 • 4:00 pm
HOTEL MILLERSBURG • 35 W Jackson St Millersburg, OH 44654
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NYE by Service Bar at Middle West Spirits
Wed, Dec 31 +more dates • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Service Bar at Middle West Spirits Distillery • 1230 Courtland Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 Columbus, Ohio 43201
Other
Glass Town Countdown
Wed, Dec 31 +more dates • 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
FreeZane Square • 104 North Broad Street Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Other
Nina West Drag Brunch – Charlie’s Stage
Sat, Jan 3 • 1:30 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Cozy Winter Night Participatory Dinner Party
Sat, Jan 3 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $115The Kitchen • 231 East Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215
Other
Nina West Drag Brunch – Charlie’s Stage
Sun, Jan 4 • 1:30 pm
Admission starts at: $25Natalie’s Grandview • 945 King Avenue Columbus, 43212
Other
Clintonville’s Cold – Hazy IPA Release – Pickerington
Tue, Jan 6 • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Pickerington • 80 West Church Street Pickerington, 43147
Other
Clintonville’s Cold – Hazy IPA Release – Clintonville
Tue, Jan 6 • 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Combustion Brewery & Taproom – Clintonville • 2971 N High St. Columbus, 43202
Other
Sunday Supper - Italian Winter Participatory Dinner Party
Sun, Jan 11 • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $115The Kitchen • 231 East Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215
Other
Cocktails at the Conservatory: Cold as Ice
Thu, Jan 15 • 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Admission starts at: $35Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens • 1777 East Broad Street Columbus, 43203
Other
Lowcountry Comforts Participatory Dinner Party
Sat, Jan 17 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Admission starts at: $115The Kitchen • 231 East Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215
Other
Selena Tribute Sing-Along Drag Brunch
Sun, Jan 18 • 2:00 pm
Admission starts at: $27Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant • 145 Easton Town Center Columbus, 43219
Other
Behind the Bar - JANUARY
Tue, Jan 20 • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Admission starts at: $50The Kitchen • 231 East Livingston Ave Columbus, Ohio 43215
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