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Arena District
4.5

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The area
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Restaurants
705 within 3 miles
Martini Modern Italian
539
0.2 mi$$$$ • Italian • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Barley's Brewing Company
468
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Brew Pub • Bar
Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus
402
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Pub
Rodizio Grill
325
383 ft$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Brazilian • Gluten Free Options
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
166
0.3 mi$$$$ • Steakhouse • Gluten Free Options
Hot Chicken Takeover
221
0.2 mi$ • Quick Bites • American
Wolf's Ridge Brewing
349
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Vegetarian Friendly
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
110
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Dessert • American • Gluten Free Options
Ted's Montana Grill
277
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Gluten Free Options
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
395
0.4 mi$$$$ • American • Steakhouse • Seafood
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Attractions
116 within 6 miles
Columbus Blue Jackets Winter Park
1
141 ftSports Complexes
Nationwide Arena
606
0.1 miArenas & Stadiums
North Market Farmer's Market
825
0.2 miFlea & Street Markets
Greater Columbus Convention Center
321
0.3 miConvention Centers
Huntington Park
354
0.4 miSports Complexes
McFerson Commons Park
6
0.2 miParks
Short North Arts District
624
0.5 miNeighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Ohio Theater
508
0.7 miTheaters
Ohio Statehouse
459
0.6 miArchitectural Buildings
Scioto Mile
372
0.6 miParks
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
226 reviews
Excellent
128
Very good
78
Average
14
Poor
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Terrible
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN2,446 contributions
Fun Area When Sporting Event is Happening
Jan 2022
Festive area of town especially before a Bluejacket game or when the Columbus Crew are playing at Lower.com Field. I was here twice this past year to watch World Cup Qualifying games. Whistle and Keg is worth checking out as is Betty's Bar for a totally different yet fun experience.
Written July 28, 2022
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nitroliz
Northwestern Ohio492 contributions
CBJ! And other fun things!
Dec 2018 • Couples
Nationwide Arena is fantastic, we are hockey fans and love this place, but the district itself is also great! Pretty much any kind of food or shopping you like, lots of parking, plenty of hotels, lots to do to entertain you!
Written January 3, 2019
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Martin S
Cranford, NJ1,530 contributions
Everything is here!
Mar 2019 • Friends
The Arena is a fantastic venue for sports, concerts and other things.

The surrounding area, referred to as the Arena District, is packed with many dining and drinking options covering all price ranges and tastes.

When big events are happening, it is AMAZING with energy and excitement. Something is there for everyone and it is THE PLACE TO BE!!

However, right now, when there is no event at the Arena, it’s pretty much empty. Over time, I think this will change as the area continues to grow.

Written April 6, 2019
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NicksMom29
Mechanicsburg1 contribution
My son
How safe is the Arena District? Not to safe!!! When my son Nick Foss, was struck outside the Gaswerks Bar falling and hitting his head where were the police? Just standing around. When someone yelled for them to stop the man when he was running away, they just looked. My son died 3 days later of a brain injury as a direct result of this man hitting him.
Written May 10, 2008
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jaydub1948
Columbus, OH133 contributions
One of the few truly pedestrian friendly areas of C-bus
Aug 2014 • Friends
This city was built with cars in mind but this is one area where you can walk with little interference from traffic as most of the parking and vehicles are on the periphery.
Certainly the big attractions are events at Huntington Park, where the AAA Clippers play baseball and Nationwide Arena, home of the NHL Blue Jackets.
The number of bars and restaurants are adequate and I have had decent experiences at them. My main reason for visiting is the gem of a baseball stadium at Huntington Park.
Written October 15, 2014
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4remeii
Columbus, OH50 contributions
Lively and fun
Feb 2019 • Family
If your grabbing dinner before a show or cocktails before the hockey game, you've got plenty of close by options. Book early as Columbus is growing and eateries fill fast.
Written April 14, 2019
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Sue B
Centerville, OH188 contributions
Fun area
Nov 2018 • Family
Great area for hanging out and seeing a hockey game. Can't wait to go back, hopefully yet this hockey season.
Written November 12, 2018
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Johnny
Pearl River, NY138 contributions
pleasantly surprised
Nov 2017 • Family
We came from NYC so we didn't know what to expect. We were more than pleasantly surprised with the Arena District. Numerous restaurants, bars etc. Very friendly people, reasonable prices, safe, and a great time had by all
Written November 20, 2017
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tommindful
Columbus, OH50 contributions
Big CIty Feel to These Streets
Sep 2016 • Family
Big CIty Feel to These Streets - Loud Noisy Drunken Sports Fans and Rock Concert Goers. They are trying to sell this as a place to live. Huh?
Written October 3, 2016
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nicroskill
Michigan15 contributions
There are better places to hang out nearby
Dec 2015 • Couples
The arena district is filled with mostly chain restaurants and the Park Street bars are really just drinking places for people in their early 20s. Gordon Biersch is decent for a chain, but you're also close enough to some good restaurants and breweries on High St. I'd recommend skipped the restaurants in the arena district and heading to some nearby spots like Barley's brewery.
Written May 6, 2016
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