Bakersfield Short North

Private event venue in Columbus, Ohio | Bakersfield Short North Bakersfield Short North offers a lively, taco-and-whiskey-driven private dining experience in the heart of Columbus’ vibrant Short North Arts District. Known for its energetic atmosphere, warm lighting, and communal dining style, the restaurant creates a relaxed yet social setting ideal for intimate gatherings and full-scale celebrations alike. Combining approachable hospitality with downtown energy, Bakersfield delivers an event experience that feels festive, welcoming, and effortlessly fun. The culinary experience centers around street-style tacos, Mexican-inspired comfort food, and shareable dishes designed for group dining and social occasions. Guests can enjoy customizable taco bars, fresh salads, appetizers, and crowd-pleasing favorites paired with an extensive whiskey selection, tequila, mezcal, craft cocktails, beer, and wine. The menu’s flexible format makes it ideal for happy hours, corporate lunches, birthday dinners, and networking events where guests can mingle and dine casually. Bakersfield Short North welcomes gatherings of 12 to 20 guests within the main dining room, creating an intimate group dining experience while still maintaining the venue’s lively atmosphere. For larger events, full restaurant buyouts are available with seating for up to 127 guests, making the venue ideal for corporate mixers, rehearsal dinners, social celebrations, and large private gatherings. Located in the center of Short North, the venue places guests steps from Columbus nightlife, galleries, and entertainment, making it an ideal destination for events that continue beyond dinner. The restaurant’s vibrant atmosphere and approachable energy naturally encourage social interaction and memorable group experiences. What sets Bakersfield Short North apart is its fusion of street-food-inspired dining and whiskey-bar atmosphere, making it a standout private event venue near downtown Columbus. The blend of tacos, cocktails, communal seating, and energetic hospitality creates gatherings that feel interactive, relaxed, and distinctly social. Perfect for happy hours, corporate lunches, birthday dinners, networking events, rehearsal dinners, and large social gatherings, Bakersfield Short North offers a vibrant and flexible setting for any occasion. Book your next private dining experience at Bakersfield Short North today.