Union Cafe

Gay bar & restaurant · Columbus Short North

Gay bar and restaurant in the Short North, on North High Street since 1996. Known for its street-side terrace and Sunday drag brunch.

• Drag brunch
• Terrace

Address

782 N High St
43215 Columbus

Opening hours

Daily 11 am–2 am

Crowd

Mixed, mostly men, locals and travellers

Programme

Sun drag brunch (show at noon) and show tunes at 8 pm
Mon karaoke 10 pm
Tue trivia 7 pm
Wed ‘Wednesdays Are a Drag’ 10 pm

Location

Short North, opposite Axis Nightclub

What makes Union Cafe special

Union Cafe was one of the first gay bars in Columbus with windows opening onto High Street. Today it combines a kitchen, bar and stage. The street-side terrace fills up fast in warm weather. Many guests start here and later move on to Axis opposite.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out (events 18–21 Oct), own website (event 9 April 2026), Out x Out guide updated June 2026. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.