Johnnie's Glenn Avenue Grill: Columbus's Best Dive Bar for Local Flavor Vibes and Cheap Drinks

Really great neighborhood bar. It is much roomier than it looks from the outside (and than many neighborhood bars). They have a pool table and a pinball machine. It is very well kept, the drinks are cheap, and the bartender and the regulars are all friendly.

Beers were ice cold $ priced right! Free snacks were a bonus!

Johnnie’s Glenn Avenue Grill stands as a true classic among Columbus dive bars, blending small-town charm with a sense of history. Its walls are packed with oddball memorabilia, dusty old bottles, and bowls of free snacks that give the space a cozy, familiar feel. With its no-frills atmosphere and undeniable character, this Grandview spot is a rare find worth seeking out.

Great dive bar in an interesting location! They only take cash but all of the drinks are very affordable. Make sure to bring quarters to play pool. There's a touch tunes that was off when we arrived, but the bartender quickly fixed it for us. It smells a bit old and like cigarettes, but that's just part of the charm. The bathroom is surprisingly nice.

This place is such a great neighborhood dive bar. Super cheap, so cheap that it honestly makes it tough to justify going to any other place with similar vibes. There are lots of regulars who are 40+, but as a person under 30, never have felt weird going in here.

Once a local grocery store, this is a family-owned, friendly, old neighborhood bar. Despite the word "Grill" in the name, food is not served here, however you may bring-in or order-out from many nearby pizza, Chinese, and fast food restaurants. Regulars often bring food to share. This is a cash-only bar but there is an ATM. There is a large selection of beer (enlarge my photo below) but none on tap. Busch N/A is available for the designated driver. Pleasant bartenders make well poured cocktails (sorry that Eric had a bad experience. As in all bars, some tenders don't measure up and don't last). There is no need for a happy hour because the prices are always more than fair. There is a pool table, a pinball machine, Touchtunes music, five TVs, nine seats at the bar, and ample seating at several tables. A smoking area with table seating is in the rear. There is a parking area behind the bar and street parking neaby. Mind your manners and your loud voices as this is a residential area. Don't drink and drive.

Your favorite dive bar’s favorite bar. It’s got all the makings of a great dive: cheapest drinks in town, cash only, in an old house, pool table, touch tunes, old eclectic decor. It’s a great little spot where there’s clearly some rules you learn as a regular: ex. You can go back to the beer fridge, grab your preferred drinks, and then hand them cash instead of ordering. It’s a gem of Grandview

The regulars were so sweet to us, the vibe was so chill, and hotdogs were fire. Wish I lived closer so this could be a regular spot for me!