The Ohio State Buckeyes are back in the CFP Championship! The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 20 on ESPN. We rounded up some of the best bars and restaurants around the city to watch the game with other Buckeyes fans. Here are our top picks, including specials and other details where available.

JUMP TO: Arena District | Franklinton | Italian Village | Short North | Suburbs | University District

 

Arena District 

R-Bar

415 N. Front Street, Columbus
One of the best hockey bars in the country is also a great place to watch the College Football Playoff.

 

Franklinton

Land-Grant Brewing

424 W. Town Street, Columbus
They’ll have the game on all of TVs with sound at both taprooms (Land-Grant Taproom and Land-Grant Extension) at the Franklinton Campus. Plus, $12 pitcher deals, Tortilla Street Food serving up delicious eats, and the kind of electric vibes only a Buckeye crowd can bring!

Short North

Parlay

570 N. High Street, Columbus
Reservations for the game are encouraged and can be made via email at info@parlaycolumbus.com or by calling 614.812.0200. Specials include buckets of beer and the Parlay Tower. They're expecting standing room only.

 

Bernard's Tavern

630 N. High Street, Columbus
Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis so get there early. Here are the drink specials for game day:

• $5 fireball 
• $20 domestic buckets 
• $25 import buckets 
• $30 high noon buckets
• $5 Buckeye shot

 

Sports & Social

840 N. High Street, Columbus
They've got a 37-foot media wall and state-of-the-art AV. Here are the specials for the Rose Bowl. Table seating is limited! For parties 14 and under email cfretueg@livehospitality.com, for parties 15 or more email ekeddie@livehospitality.com.

• $10 loaded nachos 
• $20 domestic buckets
• $30 import buckets
   

Suburbs

Rusty Bucket

Bexley, Clintonville, Dublin, Easton Town Center, Gahanna, Hilliard, New Albany, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Worthington
The game will be on every TV at all Rusty Bucket locations and they're offering $2.50 brown bag beers and Monday $5 Wheatley Vodka Daily Drink Feature. Reservations are encouraged.

 

University District

The Little Bar

2195 N. High Street, Columbus

Little Bar will have $15 Busch Light and Busch Peach buckets for the game. The Horseshoe Country Bar and More has a big indoor area with a lot of seating, pool table in the back room with TVs lining the walls.

 

Varsity Club

278 W. Lane Avenue, Columbus
An iconic bar in the University District is always a good choice to catch a big game. They'll have $3 selected can specials and buckets for $15.

 

Out-R-Inn

20 Frambes Avenue, Columbus
Another Ohio State staple, you can bet there will be a raucous atmosphere likely to be standing room only.