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Many visitors praise the welcoming and personable bartenders, with several specifically mentioning Dianne, Steve, Quàn, Mama D, Micheal, and Mr. Vins for making them feel comfortable and providing good drinks. However, one visitor reported being scammed by being charged for drinks they did not order.
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About this place AWOL Bar
AWOL on Parsons Avenue delivers a relaxed, neighborhood feel in east Columbus.
The bar sits on Parsons Avenue, just east of downtown and close to Olde Towne East. The staff are easygoing and welcoming, making it a low‑key spot for locals and visitors alike.
Critics note drag shows in the lineup, but there’s no fixed weekly schedule yet. If you’re after a particular night, call ahead or check their socials.
Opening times vary: weekdays begin at 2 p.m., weekends at noon, and the doors stay open until 2:30 a.m. That gives you plenty of room to swing by for an afternoon drink or a late‑night buzz.
Columbus’s main gay bars cluster in the Short North and German Village. AWOL sits a short drive away from those hubs, so if you plan to hop between spots, a car or rideshare is handy.
Opening Hours
Closed
Monday
14:00-02:30
Tuesday
14:00-02:30
Wednesday
14:00-02:30
Thursday
14:00-02:30
Friday
14:00-02:30
Saturday
12:00-02:30
Sunday
12:00-02:30
Features
Gay
Happy Hour
Drag shows
Casual
Safe space
Multilingual staff
Bar (alcohol)
Gay (mostly men)
Mixed LGBTQ+
Chill / Relaxed
Local favorite
Cabaret / Show bar
Themed parties
No dress code
Walk-ins welcome
Evening venue
Late night (after midnight)
Drag shows
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★★★★★
168 reviews
Based on 168 Google reviews.
Joseph Dolinski
Jun 2026
★★★★★
C Michael Ward
Jun 2026
★★★★★
Veronica Barnett
May 2026
★★★★★
Robert Page
May 2026
★★★★★
Eduardo Daniel Coronado Domínguez
May 2026
★★★★★
Seth Wolkenhauer
Apr 2026
★★★★★
We were served drinks we never ordered because the bartender was testing things out. Then, he charged us for everything we never ordered. This place is a scam..
Aidan Zipf
Apr 2026
★★★★★
Dianne McGahey was an absolute delight. She was beyond welcoming and accommodating, which set my group’s night off right!
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Last updated on 3 November 2026