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Looking to eat, drink and shop local for Christmas? Here’s the Uptown Columbus schedule

With the countdown to Christmas nearing its end, last-minute shoppers are encouraged to find meaningful gifts, cozy meals and unique experiences in downtown Columbus.

In a news release from Uptown Columbus Inc., which promoted the downtown area, local businesses have announced special hours for the Christmas season. On Christmas Eve, many retailers, restaurants and service providers will close early to allow staff time with their families. On Christmas Day, most businesses will be closed, though a few restaurants and nightlife spots will open with limited hours.

In a news release from Uptown Columbus Inc., local businesses have announced special hours for the Christmas season. On Christmas Eve, many retailers, restaurants and service providers will close early to allow staff time with their families. On Christmas Day, most businesses will be closed, though a few restaurants and nightlife spots will open with limited hours.
In a news release from Uptown Columbus Inc., local businesses have announced special hours for the Christmas season. On Christmas Eve, many retailers, restaurants and service providers will close early to allow staff time with their families. On Christmas Day, most businesses will be closed, though a few restaurants and nightlife spots will open with limited hours. Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

“This time of year is incredibly important for small businesses,” Tracey Green, director of communications and marketing for Uptown Columbus, said in the news release. “When you choose to shop local in Uptown Columbus, you’re supporting neighbors, families and the unique character of our community.”

Here’s the list Uptown Columbus list of hours when downtown businesses are open during the Christmas holiday:

Food and drinks

  • The Cannon Brewpub
  • Christmas Eve: 11am – 3pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • The Pizza Place
  • Christmas Eve: 4pm – 12am
  • Christmas Day: 4pm – 12am
  • My Boulánge
  • Christmas Eve: 8am – 1pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Freeze Frame
  • Christmas Eve: 11:30am – 6pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Kilwins
  • Christmas Eve: 11am – 4pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Veri Best
  • Christmas Eve: 7am – 2pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
In a news release from Uptown Columbus Inc., local businesses have announced special hours for the Christmas season. On Christmas Eve, many retailers, restaurants and service providers will close early to allow staff time with their families. On Christmas Day, most businesses will be closed, though a few restaurants and nightlife spots will open with limited hours.
In a news release from Uptown Columbus Inc., local businesses have announced special hours for the Christmas season. On Christmas Eve, many retailers, restaurants and service providers will close early to allow staff time with their families. On Christmas Day, most businesses will be closed, though a few restaurants and nightlife spots will open with limited hours. Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

Nightlife

  • Stirrup Trouble
  • Christmas Eve: 5pm – 12am
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • The Uptown Tap
  • Christmas Eve: 4pm – 3am
  • Christmas Day: 4pm – 3am
  • Super Regular
  • Christmas Eve: 4pm – 1am
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Maltitude At Banks
  • Christmas Eve: 11am – 3pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Maltitude
  • Christmas Eve: 11am – 4pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • The Hooch
  • Christmas Eve: Closed
  • Christmas Day: 10pm – 3am
In a news release from Uptown Columbus Inc., local businesses have announced special hours for the Christmas season. On Christmas Eve, many retailers, restaurants and service providers will close early to allow staff time with their families. On Christmas Day, most businesses will be closed, though a few restaurants and nightlife spots will open with limited hours.
In a news release from Uptown Columbus Inc., local businesses have announced special hours for the Christmas season. On Christmas Eve, many retailers, restaurants and service providers will close early to allow staff time with their families. On Christmas Day, most businesses will be closed, though a few restaurants and nightlife spots will open with limited hours. Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com

Retail/activities

  • The 706 Social
  • Christmas Eve: 11am – 3pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Big Dog Fleet Feet
  • Christmas Eve: 10am – 2pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Flowers on Tenth
  • Christmas Eve: 10am – 2pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Three Dog Bakery
  • Christmas Eve: 9am – 2pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Posh Peach
  • Christmas Eve: 10am – 2pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Rivercenter
  • Christmas Eve: 10am – 3pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • River Oak Boutique
  • Christmas Eve: 11am – 4pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Uptown Wine & Spirits
  • Christmas Eve: 10am – 10pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Chancellor’s
  • Christmas Eve: 9am – 2pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed
  • Ride On Bikes
  • Christmas Eve: 11am – 4pm
  • Christmas Day: Closed

For updates on holiday hours, visit alwaysuptown.com or follow Uptown Columbus on social media.

JP
Jordyn Paul-Slater
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Jordyn Paul-Slater is the business and engagement reporter at the Ledger-Enquirer. Her work has appeared in publications such as Reuters, Fast Company and The New York Observer. She completed her master’s degree in specialized journalism at the University of Southern California and earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from George Washington University. 
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