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Columbus Bar neon at night
2026 · Columbus Bar

Local nights.
Real medals.

Karaoke, comedy, trivia, margaritas, and the tenderloin — all grounded at 322 4th Street. Screenshot a seal, nominate yourself, or just show up.

2026 picks

This year’s hardware.

Josh Inman at the Housebeat decks Best Karaoke seal
Best Karaoke

Housebeat Mobile DJ

Josh Inman on Pioneer decks at Columbus Bar. Next night: October 31.

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Hole House comics Best Open Mic Comedy seal
Best Open Mic Comedy

Hole House Productions

Ryan Hole runs comedy nights. Ryan Evans hosts open mic. Same room, solid nights.

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Trivia
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Best Trivia

Trivia by Victoria

Three categories each week, picked by Victoria. Prizes every night.

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Skinny Marg at Columbus Bar
Best
Margarita
2026
Best Margarita

Skinny Marg

Fresh lime, a hint of pineapple. Locals joke about the birth rate — we just keep ordering them.

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Columbus Bar booth Best Tenderloin seal
Best Tenderloin

Columbus Bar

Chef Corey Parker and sous Aaron Watkins. Recipe as old as the bar — Indiana’s oldest continuously running.

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Quick note

“These are fun medals for nights people actually go to. Share the seal. Argue in the comments.”

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