Which has better nightlife: Pittsburgh or Columbus? (quality, districts, south)

[Mtl-Cns]

Originally Posted by R1070

I would also think Columbus’ LGBT culture to be much more vibrant.

Out of curiosity, why?

[nadnerb]

Originally Posted by Mtl-Cns

Out of curiosity, why?

- Large percentage of people that identify as LGBT relative to the average
- Wide selection of gay bars/clubs. I can think of 10+ within the city core off the top of my head, which is pretty impressive for a city its size
- Has one of 15 of the only lesbian bars left standing in the US
- Has the 2nd largest pride festival in the midwest

My current city, Portland, is also known as a gay mecca, and even it doesn't have the selection of gay bars/clubs that Columbus has.

[ram2]

Originally Posted by bjimmy24

I think Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland are all pretty close overall. But Columbus probably has the best contiguous area of nightlife. Although I am not sure the best district per se would be in Columbus.

Cincinnati lacks nightlife.

[R1070]

Originally Posted by ram2

Cincinnati lacks nightlife.

I agree. Even Cleveland is better than Cincy. And I’ve heard Louisville is even better.

[Vincent_Adultman]

It's interesting that Pittsburgh is winning the poll but basically everyone is saying Columbus is better.

[Natural510]

Originally Posted by Vincent_Adultman

It's interesting that Pittsburgh is winning the poll but basically everyone is saying Columbus is better.

A lot of people from Pittsburgh post on this website. Not too many from Columbus itself.

[bjimmy24]

Originally Posted by Vincent_Adultman

It's interesting that Pittsburgh is winning the poll but basically everyone is saying Columbus is better.

That's how Pittsburgh is treated on every thread on this site.

[bjimmy24]

Originally Posted by ram2

Cincinnati lacks nightlife.

I guess I'll take your word for it. It is the major Ohio city I have least experience with, though I personally have enjoyed my few visits there.

[usroute10]

I think folks are underestimating Pittsburgh. I was on Carson Street in the Southside Flats in November 2019, and that is long, dense, vibrant nightlife strip. Pittsburgh also seems to have walkable commercials strips that go for miles and miles. I'm sure some of these are significant nightlife centers as well.

[_Buster]

Very few cities in the US have any nightlife district that can rival the Southside flats in Pittsburgh. but it also has Shadyside, Oakland, North Side, Downtown, Strip District, and East Liberty. It also has (had) a pretty active underground culture and after hours nightlife culture, that I'm sure Columbus has no equivalent to. although I'm no expert on that city in Ohio I admit.