Mead Tasting - With McAlpine Meadery
2025-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Join us and try some of the delicious honey meads from McAlpine Meadery.
McAlpine Meadery offers traditional European-style meads crafted with pure honey, fruits, and spices. If you’re looking for a tasting experience, this event is for you! We’ll be tasting 5 meads with a representative from McAlpine Meadery and we’ll include a sample of a mead cocktail.
This is a ticketed event.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

D&D Workshop: Character Creation - CANCELLED
2025-07-31 18:00 - 22:00 | OH
Our deepest apologies. Our Game Specialist, Erin has been ill and wants to keep our patrons safe and well. She isn’t available for this event tonight. This event has been cancelled due to illness.
We are hosting a Dungeons & Dragons Character Creation Workshop, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDT. Whether you’re brand new to tabletop RPGs or just want to fine-tune your next hero, our game specialist will guide you through the process of building your own character.
Are you ready to roll initiative?
To participate: Show up! Order food/drink. Our Game Specialist will take care of the rest.

Thursday Trivia - Lego
2025-07-31 20:00 - 22:00 | The Forge Tavern, 1375 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH, 43220, United States
Do you know the square root of an isosceles triangle? Or how many pigs fit in a blanket? Or how many cow farts it takes to fuel a combustion engine? Well, we don’t either, but if you know some actual general knowledge trivial things and/or some cool and nerdy themed trivial things, then The Forge Tavern Trivia Night is for you.
All you need to join is a smartphone or tablet, a team (or just yourself, you plucky trivia adventurer), and the taste for some great food and drinks. We have cool trophies and prizes, so you really don’t have any excuse not to join us. Unless you’re chicken, McFly.
General Knowledge trivia starts at 8pm. The main event, Lego trivia, snaps together at 9pm.
Remember! We’re serving great food and drinks, so arrive hungry (and thirsty!) and leave satisfied.
Our trivia fills up fast! A reservation can guarantee that your team gets a seat. Make your reservations now before they’re all gone! Reservations held until 8:05 pm.
There is a two drink (or food/beverage equivalent) minimum required for all trivia participants. Tickets are not refundable or transferable.

Sunday Karaoke
2025-08-03 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-08-10 20:30 - 23:00, 2025-08-17 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-08-24 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-08-31 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-09-07 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-09-14 19:30 - 23:00, 2025-09-21 19:30 - 23:00 | OH
Join our house KJ’s every Sunday for a night of karaoke fun!
Karaoke starts at 7:30 and runs until 11pm (close).

Thursday Trivia - Adult Animation
2025-08-07 20:00 - 22:00 | The Forge Tavern, 1375 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH, 43220, United States
Do you know the square root of an isosceles triangle? Or how many pigs fit in a blanket? Or how many cow farts it takes to fuel a combustion engine? Well, we don’t either, but if you know some actual general knowledge trivial things and/or some cool and nerdy themed trivial things, then The Forge Tavern Trivia Night is for you.
All you need to join is a smartphone or tablet, a team (or just yourself, you plucky trivia adventurer), and the taste for some great food and drinks. We have cool trophies and prizes, so you really don’t have any excuse not to join us. Unless you’re chicken, McFly.
General Knowledge trivia starts at 8pm. The main event, Adult Animation trivia, urges you to eat its shorts at 9pm.
Remember! We’re serving great food and drinks, so arrive hungry (and thirsty!) and leave satisfied.
Our trivia fills up fast! A reservation can guarantee that your team gets a seat. Make your reservations now before they’re all gone! Reservations held until 8:05 pm.
There is a two drink (or food/beverage equivalent) minimum required for all trivia participants. Tickets are not refundable or transferable.

The Muckers & Brave the Sea
2025-08-08 19:00 - 23:30 | OH
Celtic rock powerhouses The Muckers (Atlanta) and Brave The Sea (Columbus) join forces at The Forge Tavern in Columbus, Ohio!
You won’t want to miss this high energy Celtic Rock show!
What to know about The Forge Tavern: We’re Columbus’ Exclusive Board Game Bar (full service).
Seating is limited.
Grab your tickets while they last!
2 cocktail minimum or food/drink equivalent applies to any event.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable ( this keeps scammers from scamming!) If your cancellation is 8 days prior to the event date, feel free to call us at 614-815-0205.

Sunday Social (Deception Games)
2025-08-10 16:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-17 16:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-24 16:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-31 16:30 - 20:30 | OH
Our In-House Board Game Specialist is brewing up some social Sunday games!
Let’s get social!
To participate: Show up! Order food/drink. Our Game Specialist will take care of the rest.
Doors open at 4pm.

Thursday Trivia - Shounen Anime
2025-08-14 20:00 - 22:00 | The Forge Tavern, 1375 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH, 43220, United States
Do you know the square root of an isosceles triangle? Or how many pigs fit in a blanket? Or how many cow farts it takes to fuel a combustion engine? Well, we don’t either, but if you know some actual general knowledge trivial things and/or some cool and nerdy themed trivial things, then The Forge Tavern Trivia Night is for you.
All you need to join is a smartphone or tablet, a team (or just yourself, you plucky trivia adventurer), and the taste for some great food and drinks. We have cool trophies and prizes, so you really don’t have any excuse not to join us. Unless you’re chicken, McFly.
General Knowledge trivia starts at 8pm. The main event, Shounen Anime trivia, is over 9,000!!!!! at 9pm.
Remember! We’re serving great food and drinks, so arrive hungry (and thirsty!) and leave satisfied.
Our trivia fills up fast! A reservation can guarantee that your team gets a seat. Make your reservations now before they’re all gone! Reservations held until 8:05 pm.
There is a two drink (or food/beverage equivalent) minimum required for all trivia participants. Tickets are not refundable or transferable.

Monstrous Fall Drink Release Tasting
2025-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | OH
We have a NEW cocktail menu for fall that we’re ready to release! Come adventure with us!
We had a great time putting together some new cool cocktails and we want to share them with you. Grab your tickets now and join us while we unveil our new menu and talk about what went into the making of the new cocktails. We have more stories to tell and monsters to slay!
Your ticket price includes samples of the new menu and other exclusive information and a chance to earn prizes. Samples are the equivalent of 2 cocktails. PLUS: Play the part of an adventurer as we all try to take down the monster wreaking havoc on the tavern! Our interactive game with game host will take you to a boss monster (or monsters) – Get your chance to roll and see if your strike damages the beast! – We’ve added a fun game to slay!
We’ll have a monstrously great time!
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. – Buy your tickets directly from us, not a 3rd party seller. (This keeps scammers from scamming).

Thursday Trivia - The Office
2025-08-21 20:00 - 22:00 | The Forge Tavern, 1375 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH, 43220, United States
Do you know the square root of an isosceles triangle? Or how many pigs fit in a blanket? Or how many cow farts it takes to fuel a combustion engine? Well, we don’t either, but if you know some actual general knowledge trivial things and/or some cool and nerdy themed trivial things, then The Forge Tavern Trivia Night is for you.
All you need to join is a smartphone or tablet, a team (or just yourself, you plucky trivia adventurer), and the taste for some great food and drinks. We have cool trophies and prizes, so you really don’t have any excuse not to join us. Unless you’re chicken, McFly.
General Knowledge trivia starts at 8pm. The main event, The Office trivia, WUPHFs you at 9pm.
Remember! We’re serving great food and drinks, so arrive hungry (and thirsty!) and leave satisfied.
Our trivia fills up fast! A reservation can guarantee that your team gets a seat. Make your reservations now before they’re all gone! Reservations held until 8:05 pm.
There is a two drink (or food/beverage equivalent) minimum required for all trivia participants. Tickets are not refundable or transferable.

Pirate Party with Pirate's Creed - Tickets available at the door
2025-08-22 20:00 - 23:00 | OH
Ticket Sales will be at the door only after 4:30 pm. There are STILL SEATS AVAILABLE! Join us tonight!

Another Pirate Party! With Pirate’s Creed
Pirate’s Creed takes the stage at 8pm
The Forge Tavern is excited to welcome Pirate’s Creed back to our venue! Dress in your best Pirate Attire and join us for another fantastic Pirate Party!
See them one last time before the Ohio Renaissance Festival! We feature a small, private atmosphere. Limited tickets, limited seating. Elevated stage. Great sound system and Professional Sound Tech.
Join the experience!
This is a ticketed event. Grab your tickets now! This event always sells out!

FOOD AND DRINKS:
We will have a special drink menu for this event!
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. (This keeps scammers from scamming).

D&D One Shot with GM Matt
2025-08-24 16:30 - 19:30 | OH
Join game master Matt!
Matt is a seasoned DM and is partnering with us at the Forge Tavern to run some D&D sessions!
Single evening of D&D in a self-contained adventure.
Provided: Pre-generated character sheets & pencils for use.
What you’ll need to bring: Your own dice. Players handbook if you have one, but not required. (We do have them for sale if you want to purchase dice or the handbook)
Required: 2 cocktail minimum OR Food/drink equivalent for any event.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

4th Wednesday Board Game Meet Up
2025-08-27 18:00 - 22:00 | OH
Fourth Wednesday Board Game Meet up!
Join Connor for an evening of TTBG! Our Board Game Specialist will be on hand to help with game play. We have plenty of seating for you to join in.
6 – 10pm
No fee for this event, simply order food/drink to participate.
Every Great Adventure Begins at the Tavern — The Forge Tavern!
Let your adventure begin!

Thursday Trivia - Retro Video Gaming
2025-08-28 20:00 - 22:00 | The Forge Tavern, 1375 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH, 43220, United States
Do you know the square root of an isosceles triangle? Or how many pigs fit in a blanket? Or how many cow farts it takes to fuel a combustion engine? Well, we don’t either, but if you know some actual general knowledge trivial things and/or some cool and nerdy themed trivial things, then The Forge Tavern Trivia Night is for you.
All you need to join is a smartphone or tablet, a team (or just yourself, you plucky trivia adventurer), and the taste for some great food and drinks. We have cool trophies and prizes, so you really don’t have any excuse not to join us. Unless you’re chicken, McFly.
General Knowledge trivia starts at 8pm. The main event, Retro Video Gaming trivia, presses start to play at 9pm.
Remember! We’re serving great food and drinks, so arrive hungry (and thirsty!) and leave satisfied.
Our trivia fills up fast! A reservation can guarantee that your team gets a seat. Make your reservations now before they’re all gone! Reservations held until 8:05 pm.
There is a two drink (or food/beverage equivalent) minimum required for all trivia participants. Tickets are not refundable or transferable.

Thursday Trivia - Movie Knights
2025-09-04 20:00 - 22:00 | The Forge Tavern, 1375 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH, 43220, United States
Do you know the square root of an isosceles triangle? Or how many pigs fit in a blanket? Or how many cow farts it takes to fuel a combustion engine? Well, we don’t either, but if you know some actual general knowledge trivial things and/or some cool and nerdy themed trivial things, then The Forge Tavern Trivia Night is for you.
All you need to join is a smartphone or tablet, a team (or just yourself, you plucky trivia adventurer), and the taste for some great food and drinks. We have cool trophies and prizes, so you really don’t have any excuse not to join us. Unless you’re chicken, McFly.
General Knowledge trivia starts at 8pm. The main event, Movie Knights trivia, pulls the sword from the stone at 9pm.
Remember! We’re serving great food and drinks, so arrive hungry (and thirsty!) and leave satisfied.
Our trivia fills up fast! A reservation can guarantee that your team gets a seat. Make your reservations now before they’re all gone! Reservations held until 8:05 pm.
There is a two drink (or food/beverage equivalent) minimum required for all trivia participants. Tickets are not refundable or transferable.

Sunday Social - Deception Games
2025-09-07 16:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-14 16:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-21 16:30 - 19:30 | OH

Thursday Trivia - Sitcoms
2025-09-11 20:00 - 22:00 | The Forge Tavern, 1375 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH, 43220, United States
Do you know the square root of an isosceles triangle? Or how many pigs fit in a blanket? Or how many cow farts it takes to fuel a combustion engine? Well, we don’t either, but if you know some actual general knowledge trivial things and/or some cool and nerdy themed trivial things, then The Forge Tavern Trivia Night is for you.
All you need to join is a smartphone or tablet, a team (or just yourself, you plucky trivia adventurer), and the taste for some great food and drinks. We have cool trophies and prizes, so you really don’t have any excuse not to join us. Unless you’re chicken, McFly.
General Knowledge trivia starts at 8pm. The main event, Sitcoms trivia, gets into a wacky case of mistaken identity at 9pm.
Remember! We’re serving great food and drinks, so arrive hungry (and thirsty!) and leave satisfied.
Our trivia fills up fast! A reservation can guarantee that your team gets a seat. Make your reservations now before they’re all gone! Reservations held until 8:05 pm.
There is a two drink (or food/beverage equivalent) minimum required for all trivia participants. Tickets are not refundable or transferable.

Thursday Trivia - Pirates!
2025-09-18 20:00 - 22:00 | The Forge Tavern, 1375 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH, 43220, United States
Do you know the square root of an isosceles triangle? Or how many pigs fit in a blanket? Or how many cow farts it takes to fuel a combustion engine? Well, we don’t either, but if you know some actual general knowledge trivial things and/or some cool and nerdy themed trivial things, then The Forge Tavern Trivia Night is for you.
All you need to join is a smartphone or tablet, a team (or just yourself, you plucky trivia adventurer), and the taste for some great food and drinks. We have cool trophies and prizes, so you really don’t have any excuse not to join us. Unless you’re chicken, McFly.
General Knowledge trivia starts at 8pm. The main event, Pirates trivia, grabs your booty at 9pm.
Remember! We’re serving great food and drinks, so arrive hungry (and thirsty!) and leave satisfied.
Our trivia fills up fast! A reservation can guarantee that your team gets a seat. Make your reservations now before they’re all gone! Reservations held until 8:05 pm.
There is a two drink (or food/beverage equivalent) minimum required for all trivia participants. Tickets are not refundable or transferable.
