Colombo’s Cafe & Tavern

I have gone to Colombo’s quite a few times since I moved to Dogtown and several friends like to frequent the place. Every time I have gone I have had friendly service and a good time. They just recently installed a ton of taps and expanded their craft beer menu considerably. That is definitely a big plus for me! That being said you can still get a bucket of Busch if you want something simple. Smoking is allowed in the place so stay clear if you’re sensitive to that. It does detract from the beer and food to a certain extent but if you’re looking for fresh air they have several tables out on their fenced in patio. The patio is a solid feature and you are welcome to bring your four-​legged friend out there. The food is average, mostly what you would expect from a dive bar. There are plenty of TVs and bar games to keep you entertained, be sure to check out the pool table and Foosball in the basement. On a side note, someone told me that you can cash your checks here but I haven’t had a chance (or a check) to try that out!

My favorite bar just got better! 36 BEERS ON TAP! Not to mention half-​priced apps from 4 – 6!

One of my favorite bartenders works here. My fiancé and our roommate always seem to end up here during the end of a night out. If it weren’t for the smoke I’d like it a lot more.

Nothing exceptional about this bar but nothing terribly off about it either. When my bf & I entered, it wasn’t clear if there was a host (ess) or if this was a seat-​yourself kind of place. We sat unnoticed for 15 minutes before we went to the bar & the bartender said he would send a server over. She was very friendly, at least.
I had the fried cheese curds, which were good but could have come with more marinara, and the cajun chicken nachos, which had a lot less variety of toppings than I expected. Still pretty tasty and with a decent amount of chicken.
Major downside: people smoke inside, so you will leave with the smell of cigarettes in your hair.
[10/​18/​14]: Came here again and the waitress was super friendly and attentive. Great service. I was also really happy with the chili nachos. The food is surprisingly decent for a bar.

This used to be a great neighborhood bar! Now it’s a testosterone nightmare. The bartender (Tony Soprano) who caters to his trendy, «do anything to get laid buddy’s» has no regard for loyal, long time customers. Hope the Columbo family knows what their doing? A complete disappointment. Avoid this bar! Unless you don’t mind kissing the staff’s azz to get a simple fukin drink?

I went to Colombo’s Café and Tavern for the first time ever last Saturday night. It is also the first Dogtown bar I’ve ever visited. It was a little smoky, but no more than one would expect.
It’s a clean place and not unattractive inside. Two stars.
I’m a picky vegetarian who would rather order from the Kid Menu at most restaurants. At Colombo’s, I opted for my favorite food anywhere else: a 9-​inch St. Louis style cheese pizza for $ 6. It wasn’t the best provel pizza I’ve ever had-​it can’t compare with those from the Hill– but I was so impressed by the Colombo’s pizza that I ordered a second one and devoured it, too. One star.
The service to our large party (at least 15 girls and 10 guys) was slow. I had to order my drink 3 times. It wins no star for impressive service, and it wins no star for «wow effect.»
Bottom line: I wouldn’t mind going to Colombo’s again, but won’t go out of my way to make it happen.

Decent food and good drink specials. It’s a great neighborhood (dive) bar but it also tends to be smokey.

The bartenders are huge bitches who don’t even know how to make a decent drink! Someone dropped their beer, covering the floor with broken glass. The bartender handed the customer a rag to clean it up… Talk about horrible service! Go anywhere EXCEPT Columbo’s on a Friday or Saturday night.

Colombo’s is a smoking bar that is open until 3 am and no cover. They have a patio that you can sit out on. Some of the female bartenders are rude to customers, which turns me off from buying drinks from them. If you want to play music, you will be waiting for hours to hear the song you paid for. It’s mainly a bar that you sit and talk with friends, no dancing. It’s an ok bar to go to if you’re in the area and don’t want to pay a cover. But beware, if you plan on coming here as your last stop for the night, they do last call around 2:15 am.

Going to Columbo’s after class during paramedic school was a regular affair. The perfect place to unwind after a stressful day. The place is laid-​back, has great drink specials, and the staff knows how to have a good-​time and can take a joke. The Buffalo Chicken chunks, or whatever they’re called, are awesome.

Another dive bar. Nothing notable except for their super fun bar staff. They have a different special every night.
This is a mecca for city cops and creepy, older single men. For the twenty-​somethings, late nights can get rowdy & definitely smokey. Juke box, shuffle board and pool tables in the basement. Don’t forget your ID. You can be 65 and still get carded upon entry.

So I stopped in at Colombos on a random Thursday night. Despite the smoke, which wasn’t all that bad, it was a great time. Ill keep this review short and SWEET: $ 2beers in tap. ‘Nuff said.
This place always holds a special place in my heart, so I am a little bias. Not gonna lie.

I’ve never actually eaten here but I come here for drinks all the time. Their prices are incredibly reasonable and they have foosball and pool downstairs. The bartenders are super nice and as busy as this place gets, I never feel like you have to wait too long for a drink.
Be warned, still a smoking spot so if you can’t handle it you better stay away!

Still a smoking venue so if you are a smoking-​while-​drinking night person you can still enjoy that cancer stick here.

I went here on a Wednesday night after 1 AM (3 AM bar).
This place looks like a tavern. Dark thick wood is everywhere. There is a nice sized bar going down the longest wall. People are here and a few women are actually hanging out. A row of tvs is on the opposite wall to the bar, but I do not remember any by the bar. Very cool looking bartender is behind the bar. A couple girls are dancing to a jukebox. I am liking this place.
I got a 3 buck beer and someone gave me a shot in a tiny plastic cup (I hate these tiny plastic cups).
My friend points down. ???
The bar is surrounded at the bottom (watch your step) with a spittoon rail! Dark liquid and cigarette trash lines the rail. Good thing there was a few women inside or I would have blown off the whole place off after seeing that.
This is a smoking and chewing bar, but I can see myself coming back. I could also see bringing people here for the shock value.

Colombo’s is a definite stop on St. Patrick Day merriment. They’re typical «Dogtown,» good, affordable food and drink in a fast way. Their service is excellent and professional; which is surprising by the looks of the place, complete with a wooden Native American lording over the bathroom entrance.
Speaking of that, please be careful of which bathroom door you enter.
They have a super-​tasty fish sandwich, which I would prefer served as «fish and chips» but who cares? It’s still delicious as a sammy.
I’ve also enjoyed their Big Buck Hunter and Golden Tee games alongside their shuffleboard. Those kinds of amenities can give portions of a large group something to do.