Downtown Columbus has many venues for dancing, from clubs to bars and taverns with dance floors. You can find private dance floor space for your event, or hit the town almost any night of the week and find DJ's hard at work. Clubs in Columbus typically open around 9 p.m. and stay open until well after midnight, and most dance venues are restricted to the over-21 crowd.
Callahan's is an Irish pub with an upscale atmosphere in the Arena District of downtown Columbus. Downstairs Callahan's offers a full bar and dinner menu. Upstairs is a large dance floor and private space for parties and events. You can bring in music or hire a DJ to keep your party moving. Callahan's will help you coordinate your event and take advantage of their space.
Callahan's
520 Park Street
Columbus, OH 43215
614-223-1200
callahanscolumbus.com
Wednesday through Sunday you can dance at the popular Wall Street Night Club, a Columbus nightlife staple for patrons over 18. Wall Street caters primarily to lesbians, but there is a "boys night" on Wednesdays, and all who seek to dance are welcome. There are two levels to the club, a downstairs bar and dance floor, and a more lounge-style bar with couches and pool tables upstairs. Expect to pay a cover charge of $5 to $10.
Wall Street Night Club
144 North Wall Street
Columbus, OH 43215-2800
614-464-2800
wallstreetnightclub.com
Located in the Arena District, Mynt is a dance club that aims for a somewhat upscale atmosphere. Dress up a little before you head to this downtown basement club. The two floors offer different experiences, with a wild dance floor below and a more relaxed lounge upstairs. With DJ's and drink specials most weeknights, Mynt is a standard contemporary urban night club where you can dance, drink, and socialize. Mynt offers a weekly Salsa lesson followed by open Salsa dancing, so you can try your hand at Latin ballroom.
Mynt Ultralounge
445 North High Street
Columbus, OH 44325
614-464-2582
myntcolumbus.com