Neighborhoods
Clintonville Columbus runs north along High Street from the University District toward Worthington, a streetcar-era neighborhood known for porch culture, indie shops, libraries kids actually use, and dog-friendly sidewalks. It is quieter than Short North and denser than the far north suburbs, which is why movers keep asking whether Clintonville is the right compromise between campus energy and a calmer block.
For things to do in Clintonville, treat High Street as a dining and errands base between campus and the suburbs, and check our best dog groomers list when a Clintonville shop is the pick. The where to live guide compares Clintonville to Grandview and the northern suburbs, and cheap date night routes sometimes swing through these blocks between dinner and a long walk.
Photo: Black Dog Groomers
Ava's one-dog-at-a-time Clintonville shop on Indianola, calm with nervous dogs and a finish that still looks like yours.
Why was this picked?
Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu
Photo: TLC Grooming
Family-owned, cage-free High Street salon in Clintonville that uses only natural products and takes walk-in nail trims.
Why was this picked?
Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu
Photo: Jen's Nose to Tail
Pace-based grooming inside Park Your Paws on Indianola for dogs that need extra patience and flexible slots.
Why was this picked?
Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu
Clintonville taco truck on North High Street known for quesabirria with consome.
Why was this picked?
Photo: Ray Ray's Hog Pit Clintonville
The original Ray Ray's on North High, with wet or dry ribs and a Meatsweats box built for sharing.
Why was this picked?
Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu
Tavern tenders with buffalo-leaning comfort when you want a sit-down plate instead of a counter tray tonight tonight.
Why was this picked?
Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu
Clintonville tavern boneless plates when you want a quieter booth than a sports-chain floor provides.
Why was this picked?
Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu
Photo: Pat & Gracie's
Clintonville tavern bone-in nights when you want a calmer room than a full sports machine allows tonight tonight.
Why was this picked?
Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu
Clintonville theater open since 1938, with Rocky Horror nights, 40 drafts and in-house pizza.
Why was this picked?
Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu
Photo: Pattycake Bakery
Columbus's all-vegan bakery has baked from scratch since 2003 and has been owned by its workers since 2013.
Why was this picked?
Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu
Photo: Johnny Velo Bikes
A Clintonville storefront on North High Street that sells road, kids and electric bikes and runs a separate e-mobility service bench.
Why was this picked?
Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu
Photo: Orbit City eBikes
An Indianola Avenue shop that sells only electric bikes and trikes, with free test rides and more than 25 models on hand.
Why was this picked?
Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu
Photo: Baer Wheels
David Baer went from garage repairs for Ohio State students to a North High Street storefront in 1990.
Why was this picked?
Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu
Photo: Beechwold Bicycles
A family-run Beechwold storefront that specializes in custom-built bicycles and handles suspension work.
Why was this picked?
Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu
Photo: Weiland's Market
Clintonville grocery that grew from a 1961 meat shop to a 19,000 square foot store under longtime managers.
Why was this picked?
Checked Oct 31, 2026, owner site and menu
Seven shops ranked on repair work, e-bike know-how and help for new riders, with Johnny Velo Bikes in Clintonville on top. Status: Live on site.
A neighborhood-by-neighborhood map of all-vegan kitchens and vegetable-forward restaurants, published two days after council endorsed the Plant Based Treaty. Status: Live on site.
City Council agenda lists a D-5 transfer to Carthago LLC / Allora Kitchen & Bar from Gallo's Kitchen Clintonville LLC at the same High Street address. Status: Permit filed.
Anand and Doris Saha are retiring; last day at 4784 N. High St. is Dec. 24, 2026, after the building sale to 1831 Management.
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