These Columbus dive bars made it to round 2 for best in the city. Vote for your favorite
In one of the most hotly contested debates of our time, the best dive bar contest has entered its second round. Based on the thousands of votes the Ledger received, Columbus clearly has opinions and now things are starting to get real.
Columbus’ Best Dive Bar Contest
The quarterfinalist
After the first round of voting, we’ve narrowed the list and now it’s time to decide which of these watering holes has earned the title of Best Dive Bar in Columbus.
- The Bottom
- Billiards on Broad
- SoHo
- The Dawg House
- Bobby’s Bar
How to vote
Voting is open now until Saturday, Aug 30 at noon. Ledger-Enquirer subscribers can vote as many times as you want and now is the time to double down for your favorite bar.
At the end of the day, we’re not just picking a winner, we’re cementing a legacy. Let’s send the worthiest of these Columbus originals on to the next round.
Which of these bars deserves to be crowned Best Dive Bar? Share the link, tag your friends, and just to do your due diligence, do your own version of a bar crawl.
Cast your vote, and may the stickiest floor win. Have a great dive bar story? Email me at srose@ledger-enquirer.com or find me on social media.
This story was originally published August 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM.