What are the opening hours?

Monday 11am - 2:30am Tuesday 11am - 2:30am Wednesday 11am - 2:30am Thursday 11am - 2:30am Friday 11am - 2:30am Saturday 11am - 2:30am Sunday 11am - 2:30am

Union Cafe

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Featuring Columbus' best patio, Union Cafe features modern American cuisine from the legendary Chef Ken. Union Cafe is also known for having the best drinks in Columbus. Union Cafe is a full video cafe, so you can enjoy your favorite music videos, sports game and more while you dine in style. Popular events include:
SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET $15.99 all you can eat and it gets better. Always fresh food

01/04/2024

This LIT lineup though 🔥 Show starts at 10pm TONIGHT. Come grab a strong drink and see some fabulous drag!

01/03/2024

Start your engines! 🏁 Watch the new season of RuPaul's Drag Race with Amanda Sue at Union every Friday!

01/03/2024

Like 'em thicc? Stack them up! Enjoy our stacked burgers on special every week for Beefcake Wednesday!

01/02/2024

💋 Join Brandonna LaReese as she hosts Anaslaysia Annejob, Kandi Station, and Jayson Kelly on our Union stage TOMORROW NIGHT for "Wednesdays are a Drag." White Claws are on special for $4.50 and Smirnoff cocktails are $6.25.🍹Show starts at 10pm!

01/02/2024

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01/02/2024

01/02/2024

Are you smarter than a Drag Queen?! Stop in and find out during our Tuesday Trivia Night hosted by Blonde Vanity!

01/01/2024

Start your week off on a high note with Karaoke every Monday at Union! The fun kicks off at 10pm with $1 off drafts and $5.50 Pinnacle cocktails!

12/31/2023

TONIGHT!! Come kiss 2023 goodbye with Unwrapped: A Year in Review! 🎊 Amanda Sue hosts a powerhouse cast as they break down the good, bad, and ugly from 2023. Show starts after dinner service, so reserve your table now at unioncafe.com!

12/30/2023

Come kiss 2023 goodbye with Unwrapped: A Year in Review! 🎊 Amanda Sue hosts a powerhouse cast as they break down the good, bad, and ugly from 2023. Show starts after dinner service, so reserve your table now at unioncafe.com!

12/30/2023

✨NYE Sneak Peek✨ On top of an epic Year in Review show and our famous🍸Union pour🍸 you’ve come to know and love, we’re also offering an *exclusive* menu just for New Year’s Eve! Make your reservation today at unioncafe.com 🍾

12/29/2023

Belting it for the New Year... Don't miss our NYE Showtunes Sunday! 🎤

12/29/2023

🏈 Come watch the game with us tonight! 🏈

12/28/2023

Enjoy a strong drink and some fabulous drag? Thursdays are LIT at Union Cafe, with our Long Islands starting at $6 all day long! Mix it up by adding a flavor or step up your game with our speciality and premium Long Islands! Show starts at 10pm!

12/27/2023

Wednesdays are a Drag here at Union Cafe! Celebrate making it through Hump Day with $4.50 White Claws, $5.75 Smirnoff cocktails, and Brandonna LaReese hosting the city's best drag entertainment! Show starts at 10pm!

12/26/2023

Today's good mood is sponsored by Tequila! 🍹 Happy Tequila Tuesday!

12/26/2023

Are you smarter than a Drag Queen?! Stop in and find out during our Tuesday Trivia Night hosted by Blonde Vanity! The fun starts at 7pm! 🤓

12/26/2023

Wanna win tickets to see Naomi Smalls on the Axis stage this Friday?! Head over to our Instagram to see how!

https://www.instagram.com/unioncafe/

12/18/2023

Make holiday plans to party with us! 🎁🍸

12/17/2023

Take Showtunes to the next level with the shenanigans of our drag cast! Sing along and sip on $3 Coronas and $6.25 Smirnoff cocktails. Show starts at 8pm!

12/15/2023

*NOW ON SUNDAYS!* The only thing better than brunch - Drag Brunch! Start your Sunday right with all of your favorite brunch items, Marys & Mimosas, and our famous Drag Brunch! Brunch begins at 11am, and the show starts at noon! All ages are welcome!

12/14/2023

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Our Story

Union Cafe is a popular restaurant and bar lounge located in the heart of the Short North.

Home to Columbus' best patio, Union Cafe features modern American cuisine from Chef Ben. Union Cafe is also known for having the best drinks in Columbus. Our jumbo-sized cocktails and variety of draft beers offer something for every palate.

We offer several seating options, including our covered patio, "glow" bar, high tops and a candlelit upstairs.

Union Cafe is a full video cafe, so you can enjoy your favorite music videos, sports game and more while you dine in style.