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About Woodlands Tavern

Woodlands Tavern, a beloved Columbus live music venue located at 1200 W Third Ave, 43212, brings two indoor stages and an energetic outdoor Backyard space for a flexible concert experience. Formerly known as The Thirsty Ear, this venue hosts a variety of regional acts and fan favorites like Twilight Tunes Dueling Pianos and the David Mayfield Parade. Seating is primarily a general admission floor with a few tables, and configurations can vary by event. When planning your night, consider parking, transit, and nearby lodging to make the most of your visit.

Secure your seats with us at Woodlands Tavern and enjoy a straightforward, friendly ticket-buying process. We’ve got you covered with reliable, non-pushy information and easy access to parking, transit routes, and nearby hotels and dining options. For an all-around Columbus night, combine live music with convenient lodging at nearby hotels such as The Blackwell Inn on OSU campus, Hyatt Place Columbus OSU, and Graduate Columbus in the Short North. Stay informed about show lineups published by the venue and plan your visit around the two versatile indoor stages and the popular outdoor space in Woodlands Backyard.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1200 W Third Ave, Columbus, OH 43212.
  • Venue type: Live music tavern with two indoor stages; formerly known as The Thirsty Ear.
  • Capacity: Indoor approx. 300; outdoor Woodland’s Backyard/patio space listed around 400 (configurations vary by event).
  • Seating chart: Primarily general admission floor with some tables; not a fixed seating arrangement published publicly.
  • Parking: Mostly street parking; the Harrison West area has a 3-hour public parking limit (8 am–10 pm) and may require street-side planning.
  • Transit: Accessible by nearby bus routes (e.g., 3, 31, 5, 75) with local transit options available to the area.
  • Nearby hotels: The Blackwell Inn (OSU campus, on‑campus), Hyatt Place Columbus OSU (795 Yard St), Graduate Columbus (Short North).
  • Notable events hosted: Twilight Tunes Dueling Pianos, David Mayfield Parade, and other regional acts; the venue actively publishes show lineups.