AWOL Bar

Gay bar · Columbus Olde Towne East

Military-themed gay bar in Olde Towne East, open since 1999. A brick bar at the front, the dance room ‘The Barracks’ at the back, and a terrace in between.

• Terrace
• Dance room

Address

49 Parsons Ave
43215 Columbus

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 2 pm–2:30 am
Sat–Sun noon–2:30 am (approximate times according to Out x Out)

Crowd

Mostly men, bears, leather scene, lots of regulars

Programme

Mon and Thu karaoke 10 pm, Wed show tunes 8 pm, line-dance lessons, fetish and theme parties

Location

Olde Towne East, east of downtown

What makes AWOL Bar special

AWOL combines a neighbourhood bar and a party space: people talk at the front and dance at the back in ‘The Barracks’. The weekly programme ranges from karaoke and show tunes to line dance, plus fetish and theme parties. The bar is also a stop for pageants and Pride events.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut Columbus (verified Oct 2026), Out x Out (listing and bar guide 2026), own website. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.