Is there a strip of bars in Columbus where we can do a pub crawl Friday/Saturday night? Might be fun....Just sayin'.
There is a long line of bars on the Ohio state campus, my old man used to make the run back in the day...
Quote from: Gantry on 06/16/05, 09:41:01 AM
There is a long line of bars on the Ohio state campus, my old man used to make out with a nun back in the day...
Quote from: Gantry on 06/16/05, 09:41:01 AM
There is a long line of bars on the Ohio state campus, my old man used to make the run back in the day...
they torn most of these down. :(
Over there on High Street? I remember seeing a lot of bars driving down there before...
There used to be a long line of bars right on High Street (all owned by the same guy, btw)...but they tore 'em down. I think OSU was tired of the atmosphere the bars created--basically on their campus.
dammit JoeD! Is there any good place to wet a mans whistle (find sleazy whores) in Columbus?
Yeah, for sure...depends on a lot of things, though...are you guys going to have a car or are you going to cab it? Are you looking for bars or are you looking for strip clubs?
Quote from: JoeDirt on 06/16/05, 12:15:28 PM
are you guys going to have a car or are you going to cab it?
How does this change anything?
Cabs go further than cars.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 06/16/05, 12:15:28 PM
Yeah, for sure...depends on a lot of things, though...are you guys going to have a car or are you going to cab it? Are you looking for bars or are you looking for strip clubs?
I want a strip joint on Thursday night, and some nice bars with girls to look at/talk to/make uncomfortable/creep out/take back to the hotel and lay waste to. Is this possible? Most definitely cabbing it. I don't know any cops in Columbus to talk my way out of a DUI.
Quote from: ultimate7 on 06/16/05, 12:41:11 PM
How does this change anything?
Well, jackass--if they're cabbing it, I want to send them to places around the hotel. If they drove, I'll send 'em to OSU or downtown...
How far away are we from downtown? Are we actually staying in Akron?
Point being, I think that for myself at least, I'd be willing to pay for a decent-sized cab ride into town as long as I'm splitting the cost with a few other people...
Okay...point being, you guys can go ahead and figure it out yourself, then.
Hissy fit.
No, I'm not trying to be a dick...it just naturally happens that way.
I think that my point was that if the better bars in in downtown or near OSU, I would think that most of us wouldn't have a problem cabbing down there (even if it's a few extra bucks per person). If there are some good bars near the airport, that would be cool, too.
I did some research on bars in Columbus a few weeks ago. The results are here: http://forums.dee-nee.com/index.php?topic=3879.msg115148#msg115148
Joe: Are you familiar with any of the bars that I found?
Quote from: Mike D. on 06/16/05, 01:32:40 PM
Hissy fit.
I'm in a pissy mood you dickface! :)
"This job would be great if it wasn't for the fucking customers."
--Jay
Well, to be honest with you guys, I'm not a huge bar fly kinda guy...but, of your list, these are the more popular hang outs:
Downtown Bars (about 20 mins from hotel)
Banana Joe's
503 S. Front St.
221-2000
Ludlow's Bar
485 S. Front St.
224-1212
The Patio
490 S. Front St..
341-PATIO
Victory's Bar
543 S. High St.
224-0693
Dublin (about 25-30 mins from hotel)
Flannagan's
I-270 and Sawmill
766-7788
Flannagan's is probably the most popular on this list...it's the kind of place that has sand volleyball courts outside of it...
Check these places out, too. These are at Easton (the premiere shopping area of Columbus--about 10 mins from hotel):
http://www.eastontowncenter.com/maindirectories/placestoplay/hotspots.cfm
ps...all those phone numbers are area code 614.
Digital City's 2005 Best of Columbus has some suggestions. I'll post the highlights:
Best Cheap Drinks (http://www.digitalcity.com/columbus/bestcheapdrinks/):
1. Out R Inn (http://www.digitalcity.com/columbus/entertainment/venue.adp?sbid=105236557)
2. Short North Tavern (http://www.digitalcity.com/columbus/entertainment/venue.adp?sbid=105255391)
4. The Char Bar (http://www.digitalcity.com/columbus/entertainment/venue.adp?sbid=105253653)
5. Fat Eddie's (http://www.digitalcity.com/columbus/entertainment/venue.adp?sbid=127090)
6. Oldfield's on High (http://www.digitalcity.com/columbus/entertainment/venue.adp?sbid=105237092)
t9. The Distillery/Bernie's Bagels (http://www.digitalcity.com/columbus/entertainment/venue.adp?sbid=105236971)
Best Bars (http://www.digitalcity.com/columbus/bestbars/)
1. Frog, Bear and Wild Boar (http://www.digitalcity.com/columbus/entertainment/venue.adp?sbid=115716001)
2. Olde Mohawk (http://www.digitalcity.com/columbus/entertainment/venue.adp?sbid=105240292)
3. Long Street Live (http://www.digitalcity.com/columbus/entertainment/venue.adp?sbid=123715)
7. The Lodge Bar (http://www.digitalcity.com/columbus/entertainment/venue.adp?sbid=135116)
Or, check out the Digital City List of the Best Sports Bars in Columbus (http://www.digitalcity.com/columbus/bestsportsbars/)
Closer to the airport area:
Gatsby's (http://www.gatsbys77.com/): "A rowdy, fun-loving crowd flocks here for sand volleyball and several summer leagues, fantasy NASCAR racing and two outdoor seating areas, with a fully equipped dance floor and sound system. Live music and karaoke keep things hopping and people moving. A reasonably varied menu offers the usual bar food suspects (nachos and skins) some salads, loads of sandwiches and pizza. But most eschew dining for hobnobbing and having a good time, and the volume of conversation and music pump up as the evening progresses. There's nary a dull night; despite being somewhat dark and gloomy, the compact interior is laid out and crowded, making it conducive to rubbing elbows with strangers."
PS - My first choice is still Larry's, especially if they still have PBR for $1.
Gatsby's is a piece of shit bar--for sure....
Quote from: JoeDirt on 06/16/05, 02:20:08 PM
Gatsby's is a piece of shit bar--for sure....
In a good way, or a bad way? Remember the type of people you're dealing with here, Joe...basically, if fknmclane doesn't get headbutted by the end of the night, I'll consider it a wasted evening...
Well, again, I'm not really the bar kinda guy, but Gatsby's is extremely small--is usually crowded (which is a good thing, I suppose) but because it's so small, it sucks. Perhaps it is a good place to pick up easy women...it sort of has a reputation for being more of a trashy hang out...
Note, that I haven't actually been to Gatsby's since HS...
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/16/05, 02:16:19 PM
Closer to the airport area:
Gatsby's (http://www.gatsbys77.com/): "A rowdy, fun-loving crowd flocks here for sand volleyball
money.
Ringer
Quote from: JoeDirt on 06/16/05, 02:29:25 PM
Well, again, I'm not really the bar kinda guy, but Gatsby's is extremely small--is usually crowded (which is a good thing, I suppose) but because it's so small, it sucks. Perhaps it is a good place to pick up easy women...it sort of has a reputation for being more of a trashy hang out...
Note, that I haven't actually been to Gatsby's since HS...
MikeD likes trashy hang outs....
I haven't decided whether I'll be drinking yet.
Quote from: GDavis on 06/16/05, 04:23:35 PM
I haven't decided whether I'll be drinking yet.
Post of the week. GDavis, you're so funny.
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/16/05, 02:16:19 PM
PS - My first choice is still Larry's, especially if they still have PBR for $1.
I think Larry's is definitely the place to be. $1 PBRs are I'm sure just the tip of the iceberg.
Larrys... Gatsby's sounds like a definite no-no, as you have "fantasy NASCAR" and "karaoke" in the same sentence. Sounds like my definition of hell...
So JoeD - are there zero bars there on high street anymore?
While we are discussing plans, I would say to the MikeD's of the world to do the stripclub on Thursday night. I'm not big on them and the married folks come in on Friday...
Quote from: Gantry on 06/17/05, 10:18:11 AM
Larrys... Gatsby's sounds like a definite no-no, as you have "fantasy NASCAR" and "karaoke" in the same sentence. Sounds like my definition of hell...
So JoeD - are there zero bars there on high street anymore?
While we are discussing plans, I would say to the MikeD's of the world to do the stripclub on Thursday night. I'm not big on them and the married folks come in on Friday...
Agreed. RDub and I already discussed this. I'm a fan of, well, anyplace that serves liquor. Not hard to please.
Solid... now is the plan still to do the ballgame on Friday or simply head to the bars? Probably should get some stuff planned...
Also, are there people who are attending who don't plan to drink or go to the bars? Don't want to isolate anyone, we can likely set up two separate paths on Friday night...
I personally would prefer a handful of bars near campus myself. Never had the OSU experience, and lets face it, college kids are fun...
G man, we're on the same page. I'd like to check out the area around OSU, maybe take a moonlit stroll through campus/get wasted at campus bars and run through the campus naked looking for victims.
Quote from: Mike D. on 06/17/05, 10:20:21 AM
I'm a fan of, well, anyplace that serves liquor. Not hard to please.
Especially here:
www.jackhammerbar.com (http://www.jackhammerbar.com)
Quote from: BDawk on 06/17/05, 10:25:58 AM
Quote from: Mike D. on 06/17/05, 10:20:21 AM
I'm a fan of, well, anyplace that serves liquor. Not hard to please.
Especially here:
www.jackhammerbar.com (http://www.jackhammerbar.com)
I'm not even going to attempt to open this thing.
Hanging out at college bars makes me think that I'm not too old to be there. Until I talk to them...
And man, can college kids drink... I forgot how much bigger my tolerance was back then, what glorious times...
And college girls are hot. But not as hot as high school girls......
I'm not going down to the HS level, but college girls are quite attractive... College bars are cheap too...
You guys down for a round of flip cup? That tends to get the bar rocking...
My liver is too old for drinking games anymore...
Quote from: Gantry on 06/17/05, 11:42:50 AM
My liver is too old for drinking games anymore...
I've started growing my replacement liver in a petri dish. People wonder what the hell I'm doing in my basement all the time, so I tell them I'm dismembering hookers. That shuts em up fast.
What were we talking about?
Fun with Polio...
We do have two nights in Columbus, and I suspect that several of us will not have to worry about games on Sunday. So, we certainly can still go to the baseball game one night and hit the bars another night. Or hit the bars after the game. I don't think that they are mutually exclusive.
Quote from: Mike D. on 06/17/05, 10:25:38 AM
get wasted at campus bars and run through the campus naked looking for victims.
victims! funniest shit I seen today.
I'm up for any kind of drinking event. I know my way around the Columbus bars somewhat but it usually consists of an incoherent Baines being carted around to random spots and vomiting in parking lots after OSU games so I may not even have much more knowlege than anyone else. If titty bars are a thursday night possibility, I will be there on Thursday, just keep me posted. Didn't know anyone was coming in that early.
Quote from: Baines on 06/17/05, 03:07:09 PM
I'm up for any kind of drinking event. I know my way around the Columbus bars somewhat but it usually consists of an incoherent Baines being carted around to random spots and vomiting in parking lots after OSU games so I may not even have much more knowlege than anyone else. If titty bars are a thursday night possibility, I will be there on Thursday, just keep me posted. Didn't know anyone was coming in that early.
Baines-
Me, RDub, and Malnu are hitting the rippers on Thursday night, and also golfing Friday late morning. You in?
Quote
Baines-
Me, RDub, and Malnu are hitting the rippers on Thursday night, and also golfing Friday late morning. You in?
Quote
Greatest. 24 hours. EVER.
I'm just pumped we have 3 tee times. I love golf, and golf hates me.
I was told by someone who grew up in Columbus that we should hit a hot wings place/bar on High Street called Buffalo Wild Wings. It's a big chain, so I'm leery.
She also recommended Fado's (http://www.fadoirishpub.com/fado_pub_main.php?city=columbus), which is an Irish place near the airport. Again, it's a chain, and I'm generally against chains, but it's close to where we are. Apparently, it's part of this big place called Easton Town Center (http://www.eastontowncenter.com/maindirectories/directory/placestoplay.cfm).
I think Fado's is a classy joint. They have on in the Gold Coast in Chicago, went there once. Traditional Irish place with Irishmen manning the bar. But the pints were quite pricey if I remember...
Fuck that then. I'm on a budget, and any place that can't get me a beer or stiff drink for $3 or less is out of the question.
Someone should call Larry's and see if they still a) are open and b) have $1 PBR. Also, we should alert them that they need extra security this weekend.
QuoteMikeD should call Larry's and see if they still a) are open and b) have $1 PBR. Also, we should alert them that they need extra security this weekend.
Quote from: Gantry on 06/20/05, 02:22:39 PM
I think Fado's is a classy joint. They have on in the Gold Coast in Chicago, went there once. Traditional Irish place with Irishmen manning the bar. But the pints were quite pricey if I remember...
Fado's is a good place. Spent many hours at the one in Atlanta, as it was right down the street from my place.
Quote from: Gantry on 06/20/05, 02:38:45 PM
QuoteMikeD should call Larry's and see if they still a) are open and b) have $1 PBR. Also, we should alert them that they need extra security this weekend.
This is a true statement.
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/20/05, 02:20:24 PM
I was told by someone who grew up in Columbus that we should hit a hot wings place/bar on High Street called Buffalo Wild Wings. It's a big chain, so I'm leery.
She also recommended Fado's (http://www.fadoirishpub.com/fado_pub_main.php?city=columbus), which is an Irish place near the airport. Again, it's a chain, and I'm generally against chains, but it's close to where we are. Apparently, it's part of this big place called Easton Town Center (http://www.eastontowncenter.com/maindirectories/directory/placestoplay.cfm).
I already said this, you repeating ass:
Quote from: JoeDirt on 06/16/05, 01:52:30 PM
http://www.eastontowncenter.com/maindirectories/placestoplay/hotspots.cfm
Also, Fados is a cool place--it's at Easton.
BW3's (Buffalo Wild Wings) is a chain...I'm surprised you guys don't have them---there's a shitload of 'em here. But it's a pretty good sports bar type of place.
"Did I say Meow?"
"Come on Meow"
I'm so excited I want to throw up.
QuoteBaines-
Me, RDub, and Malnu are hitting the rippers on Thursday night, and also golfing Friday late morning. You in?
Yeah, I'm all for it. I work Thurs but can be in C-bus by about 7. I'll send you a PM.
fknmclane and I have discussed going to the ball game on Friday, followed either by bars or splitting a 30 pack at the hotel. Then, more serious bar drinking on Saturday after we get bounced from the tournament...
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/20/05, 11:25:57 PM
fknmclane and I have discussed going to the ball game on Friday, followed either by bars or splitting a 30 pack at the hotel. Then, more serious bar drinking on Saturday after we get bounced from the tournament...
I agree with dickface ^
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/20/05, 11:25:57 PM
fknmclane and I have discussed washing each others balls with our tongues on Friday, followed either by bars or splitting a 30 pack at the hotel. Then, more serious bar drinking on Saturday after we get bounced from the tournament...
Oh jesus.
So do he have concrete Friday plans yet? Perhaps a Puhl?
I'm not big on plans, outside of tee times. I think this group can make a decision whe we are all together. Or can we?
Yeah, probably...
I generally agree with you guys. With a group this big and unruly, planning is probably a piss-poor idea to begin with.
OK, fknmclane and I are definitely going to the baseball game on Friday night for $9 box seats. Whoever else wants to go is welcome to join us. If you're at the hotel, we'll leave from there. If you want to go but get in, like, at 7 p.m., we can work out a way to meet at the Stadium...
Why don't you dicks pick up TBT? The bus station and the stadium are both downtown...
Plus, I really suspect he will murder me before I can get us back to the hotel.
If we're in a cab, it's probably straight to the game for us. If the stadium and bus station are both downtown, he should be able to get there by himself no problem, right?
Also, where would he put his bags? Bring them into the stadium? I guess he could do that, although that doesn't seem too practical.
Interesting argument.
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/22/05, 02:53:20 PM
If we're in a cab, it's probably straight to the game for us. If the stadium and bus station are both downtown, he should be able to get there by himself no problem, right?
Also, where would he put his bags? Bring them into the stadium? I guess he could do that, although that doesn't seem too practical.
i was thinking of shoving the luggage up my ass if i went to the game......then in a round about way i could "be my own suitcase" ;D
lemme make a post to see who's all doing what.....if theres some rbi being played at the hotel that night/drinking/killing houskeepers from the hotel/etc, then i may just get on with that and skip the game...therefore just having me catch a cab from downtownto the hotel.
If there's a way to get you to the game, you're absolutely welcome, of course.
Mayweather/Gatti is on Saturday night. I would greatly like to watch this fight. Hopefully, a bar we stumble into will be playing it.
Is that a PPV fight or on HBO?
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/22/05, 06:39:35 PM
Is that a PPV fight or on HBO?
It's PPV which could end up being a problem. Wasn't a sports bar mentioned in previous posts? I'll have to make a few phone calls if anyone else (aren't MikeD and malnuboy boxing fans?) is interested.
For the big fights, most places charge to come in and watch the PPVs. I don't know if this will be a big enough fight to warrant that, though.
Joe D.....how bout this...i get a cab and get my arse to the hotel by 7-ish...then theres probably gonna be some semi-late stragglers(not stranglers!) coming in with which i could then share a cab with to the game......that way you can attend to the airport folks as they show up, and i think that might werk.
otherwise if attezz is in early with nothing going on but spanking his monkey then maybe he's game...if attezz wants to hit the game really early then maybe he would have time to swoop thru the station grab me then hit the game immediately since they are in the smae neighborhood....but i dont wanna mess with his plans, cause he's wanting a hojo autograph, which he'll need to get before the game. I'll just plan on getting a cab to the hotel then play it by ear. if i miss the game, i miss the game...no biggie.....im an easy mofo to work with.
its all about good karma and good chi this weekend folks!
Quote from: fknmclane on 06/22/05, 06:41:34 PM
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/22/05, 06:39:35 PM
Is that a PPV fight or on HBO?
It's PPV which could end up being a problem. Wasn't a sports bar mentioned in previous posts? I'll have to make a few phone calls if anyone else (aren't MikeD and malnuboy boxing fans?) is interested.
id be down for watching the fight as well....should be stellar.
Quote from: TecmoBowlTerror on 06/22/05, 06:54:55 PM
otherwise if attezz is in early with nothing going on but spanking his monkey then maybe he's game...if attezz wants to hit the game really early then maybe he would have time to swoop thru the station grab me then hit the game immediately since they are in the smae neighborhood....but i dont wanna mess with his plans, cause he's wanting a hojo autograph, which he'll need to get before the game. I'll just plan on getting a cab to the hotel then play it by ear. if i miss the game, i miss the game...no biggie.....im an easy mofo to work with.
We weren't going to tell you, but this has been the plan between myself and Joey D for a few days now.
I'm gonna get in at the latest (barring unforseen incidents) at 6, and most likely an hour or so earlier than that. My plan is going to the game and getting a bunch of rbi/drinking in, but probably no bars for me until Saturday night (especially if I can win my Sat. night game...which I won't).
See ya Friday bitch!
sexy plans......ok then. i'll cab to the hotel then play it by ear...after the game we play rbi/drink/murder housekeepers. that is all i will say about this for now.
i wasnt really planning on a bunch of craziness on friday anyways.
Quote from: TecmoBowlTerror on 06/22/05, 07:04:33 PM
sexy plans......ok then. i'll cab to the hotel then play it by ear...after the game we play rbi/drink/murder housekeepers. that is all i will say about this for now.
i wasnt really planning on a bunch of craziness on friday anyways.
Yeah, so, the plan, like I said, is to pick you up from the station...Than if you want hit the game, I'm pretty open ended as well. If I'm lucky I'll be in by 5 or so, get us checked in, have a drink or two with MikeD/Dub/Malnu in the parking lot, and grab you and head to the game.
ok sorry...i got wendy's kids here, and they are driving me nuts.....therefore the wheels are not turning with what the hell i was reading.....ok then 6:15 it is. I've logged your bearded pic into memory, just look for the jackalope and you'll find me. ;) and yes we hit the game.
thanks bro.......
Sounds like a plan. Whatever people are at the hotel when we leave can come with us. Otherwise, we can meet at the stadium.
(If anyone wants my cell number to try to get organized on Friday, PM me)
Also, there are several things happening at the stadium on Friday:
- It's bat day, although only to kids 12 and under. Perhaps we can steal one from some little tyke, or trade for a beer.
- Also on Friday, the antics of Reggy!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/fightonusc/Omaha4.jpg)
Yeah, I don't know what the fuck that is either. But we should put a bounty on the first Dee-Neer to pummel or have sex with him/her.
- It's also a night for "SUPER STAR SIGNATURES". To quote the Web site:
"Purchase a Box, Club or Reserved Seat at regular price, in advance, for Friday, June 24's game and be automatically entered into a drawing to win an autographed baseball of one of these three Super Stars: Hall of Fame Pitcher Jim Palmer, Yankee Great Don Mattingly and Motion Picture Star Keanu Reeves. (To be entered into drawing, ticket purchases must occur before 5 PM on Friday June 24th. You must be present to win.)"
- And not to forget:
"Party-at-the-Park features the music of the Challengers. Hot dogs and hamburgers and 12 oz. beverages will be on sale for only $1.00 each in The Pavilion from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM during the concert."
Now, I don't care about these guys:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/fightonusc/Chanllengers.jpg)
But let me reiterate: $1 beers and hot dogs starting at 6 p.m. Anyone who can get there early should.
Quote from: fknmclane on 06/22/05, 06:41:34 PM
Quote from: fightonusc on 06/22/05, 06:39:35 PM
Is that a PPV fight or on HBO?
It's PPV which could end up being a problem. Wasn't a sports bar mentioned in previous posts? I'll have to make a few phone calls if anyone else (aren't MikeD and malnuboy boxing fans?) is interested.
huge boxing fan, NEED to see this fight. I'll pay whatever, even if the hotel can get it and we can get a hospitality suite, I'll spring for it
drinks are mixed an ready...I got 2 of them 750 ML travelers bottles(plastic ones!).....about 60/40 mix of hot damn and vodka......i'll bring some dixie cups and get yall real fucked up :D
if i had more time i woulda resized the tubgirl and lemon party pics and pasted em on the front of the bottles.......tubgirl elixer and lemon party blend.
saturday night should be insanity at its finest!
Quote12 oz. beverages will be on sale for only $1.00
Count me in.
Well, actually I was already in but now I guess even more.
Quote from: Mike D. on 06/22/05, 08:39:44 PM
huge boxing fan, NEED to see this fight. I'll pay whatever, even if the hotel can get it and we can get a hospitality suite, I'll spring for it
I also NEED to see the fight. I wanna watch Gatti pound that pretty boy bitch into the canvas. I'd be willing to throw down some dollars if we get enough people and if ordering it is the only way to see it.
I'm likely down for the game and the fight.... I definitely don't want to watch the whole game though. Perhaps for an hour or two, then meet up with Lips/GDavis at the airport...
Quote from: Gantry on 06/23/05, 11:18:59 AM
I'm likely down for the game and the fight.... I definitely don't want to watch the whole game though. Perhaps for an hour or two, then meet up with Lips/GDavis at the airport...
You didn't mention drinking, though.
Oh, I'll be drinking... $1 beers, nuff said