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Enjoying Entertainment on Bethel Road in Columbus, Ohio

The vast array of entertainment on Bethel Road in NW Columbus, Ohio, includes shopping plazas, live music nights, art painting studios, flight simulation, sports bars, dive bars, nearby movie theaters, hotels, and wedding planners. Choose a sports bar and enjoy food and drinks during a game while watching several large screens. Shop for the latest electronic must-haves at Micro Center; engage in performances at the trendy bar upscale club Fifteen32 Social; or savor a fine french cuisine dinner while enjoying live music at The Refectory. For those looking a fun way to be entertained that uses their wits, Lockology Escape Room and Take Flight Ohio provide stimulating adrenaline for people of all ages. Bethel Road is bustling in Columbus for many reasons, offering an array of entertainment options to suit everyone.

Sports Bar

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Plaza Centers

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Live Music

Movie Theatres

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Escape Room

Take Flight Ohio
Flight Simulation

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Hotel Stays
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Brush Crazy Paint Studio

Brush Crazy Art Studio on Bethel Road. A spacious and bright room is filled with long wooden tables and stools, and the walls are lined with shelves displaying a wide variety of colorful pottery pieces.

Wedding Planners

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Stepping out solo

SUCCESS TIPS for dining, nightlife, and cinemas

A TABLE for ONE, a place at the bar, just one ticket, please! Enjoy the SOLO freedom of trying something that piques your interests. How about taking a hobby class in dancing at the Columbus Northwest Dance Studio? Or woodworking your way to success by creating something by hand at Woodcraft Woodworking Classes?

Focus on the potential for a positive experience, like visiting Forge Tavern, a board gaming tavern, to join in playing a board game or competing in Trivia Nights. And don't be afraid to look foolish while trampoline jumping at Fun City Adventure.

Visit restaurants during quieter times, such as for an afternoon lunch at Wali or Happy Hour with discounted drinks and appetizers at Stone Bar & Kitchen.

When available, choose to sit at the bar, as it typically accommodates solo seating without a wait. There is more atmosphere when you sit at the bar, making it a great way to engage with other patrons and a friendly bartender or server. Since the bartender is right in front of you, you can usually get faster drink service.

Discount Tuesdays at the Gateway Film Center, and if you become a GFC member, you gain access to new film matinees (11 AM–3:59 PM) for $9.75, happy hour (4 PM–6:29 PM) for $7.75, evening (6:30 PM–11 PM) for $13.50, late night (after 11 PM) for $5.00, and Super Tuesday (all day Tuesday) for $5.00.

Take advantage of happy hour food and drink specials at Gallo's Tap Room or enjoy early bird dinner specials like those at Bravo Italian Kitchen, with happy hour on weekdays from 3 to 6 pm.

Plan on going out more often—make it a habit to entertain yourself while you can. Take advantage of discount opportunities that can save you money on your entertainment budget.