It can be pretty hard to find cougars in Columbus if you don’t know where to go. As much as we have some prime cougar dens in the area, if you don’t know where those are, you lose.
Our city is filled with plenty of sights and things to do (unlike a lot of Ohio). It is for this reason that this is a great cougar hunting ground. Local cougars who love to get out, have some adventures and explore the city’s rich history do it here.
Check out our yoga studios or shopping centers like Easton Town Center. You might even be surprised at the number of cougars living in our neighborhoods. Even with a quick trip to the local organic stores, you’ll see our health-conscious older women.
Aside from these, the dating scene is bustling for those looking to date older ladies. Once you meet a great lady online, head out to any of our amazing restaurants or bars. Wine and dine with your lady or opt for some drinks and dancing.
We also have many fun cougar bars in Columbus where the locals go to relax, have a drink, and enjoy with friends. As long as you heed our advice and check out our recommended places below, you’ll find our luscious locals.
The Best Places to Find Cougars in Columbus
It’s easy to find women in a place like Columbus because come on, it’s Ohio. However, it takes an expert to identify where cougars hang around because that’s, my friend, takes a whole lot of testing – and gas money too.
But we did it. With the help of a bunch of good friends in Columbus and our experts, we could identify a set of good places that are loaded with Columbus cougars from different backgrounds and with different goals.
We spread these spots throughout this guide and even made you a map to navigate them because we care about you. But first, here are a few good places, and apps that you can use today to meet hot cougars in Columbus in case you were in a hurry or don’t want to read through the whole post.
So, without further ado, let’s start with these spots:
@dahlianightclub
Dahlia Nightclub has a lot of older women on the dance floor
Of all the options for meeting mature women, none offer more options per square inch than dance clubs. With their jam-packed dance floors and rowdy crowds, you won’t find more eligible ladies anywhere else. For our money, the best dancing in Ohio–and most attractive women–can be found at Dahlia Nightclub.
A dance club can be a bit of a challenge if you’re trying to meet someone new. After all, with the loud music and constant activity, it’s not exactly ideal for conversations. But that won’t matter if you have the moves. The trick to meeting someone at Dahlia is bringing your confidence and style.
Trust us: that’s all it takes to get that all-important phone number.
AFF is the easiest way to meet a cougar for something casual (try it free)
There are a lot of options out there that will promise to find you a cougar who is looking for a little hanky-panky. But the only app that actually delivers is AFF (which has a great free trial).
We don’t recommend many things for guys who are just looking for sex but when we do it’s usually AFF. We have just seen so many more guys find what they are looking for compared to the other options out there that it’s hard to recommend another app. Sure, it isn’t perfect, but it’s the best option for most guys out there right now (especially if you aren't super handsome).
We have tried all the competitions as part of our review of the cougar dating options you can count on. AFF was the clear winner when it came to meeting cougars in Columbus. The only other legit option for this is Tinder, but cougars tend to avoid it so the pickings were slim.
This is the most reliable option to meet cougars to take home around the city with ease!
Try out AFF for free at the link below and see how it treats you. You have nothing to lose and the cougars aren't going to wait around if you don't! If you're not looking online you're missing out!
eHarmony is pretty solid for younger guys (try it free)
When it comes to meeting a lot of cougars in Columbus quickly as a younger guy, there isn't a better option than eHarmony (which just so happens to have a great trial). Older women are often just too busy to spend a lot of time in bars and clubs so many of them have been looking online to meet guys. In fact, a lot of them are ONLY looking online these days.
If you're not spending at least a little time on eHarmony you're going to miss out on a lot of opportunities!
There is a lot of competition out there (and we've tried just about all of them in our cougar dating site review) but none of them really deliver as well as eHarmony does. There are a few reasons why we think it works so well:
A lot of cougars in Columbus are using it
There are more popular ones out there but they just don't have the cougars. eHarmony has over 33 million active members and MANY WOMEN on this site are cougars. There is no reason for a non-cougar to even consider signing up!
Instead of scrolling through hundreds of profiles hoping to find an attractive single cougar, especially one interested in dating both younger and older guys, they are all right here. It saves so much time and frustration!
These cougars actually want to meet up
If you've spent any time on other options you know that a lot of the women that use them are really just looking for attention. They don't want to really meet a guy in person but they're happy to collect compliments and stroke their ego.
When you use a more specific option like eHarmony you avoid a LOT of those time-wasting women. You only use a site like this if you're serious about meeting guys and not just leading people one.
It makes a huge difference in the response rate from your messages and the number of dates you can actually setup.
A really good mix of Columbus cougars who want short and long-term
eHarmony does a great job of attracting women interested in both short-term fun and a real relationship. The other top sites out there can be great but tend to attract a very specific type of woman.
If you haven't tried it out yet give eHarmony's free trial a shot. You have nothing to lose and you can't expect to get new results without changing up your approach. Guys who really want to find a cougar aren't going to be able to do better elsewhere.
@hbhcolumbus
Hofbräuhaus has a ton of Columbus cougars regularly
The beer hall has long been a traditional meeting place for communities and neighborhoods. It provides a wide-open space for big gatherings with room for breaking off and chatting one-on-one. Those are exactly the reasons Hofbräuhaus in Grandview Yard is ideal for meeting older women.
Stop trying to meet people in overcrowded bars and try a place with a little elbow room. With long tables in the indoor beer hall and the huge beer garden, Hofbräuhaus is perfect year-round.
It’s great whether you’re on a casual date or you’re hoping to get to know someone better in big groups.
@dahlianightclub
Top Columbus Cougar Bars and Cougar Clubs
When it comes to meeting cougars in Columbus, it’s fair to say the city has a decent share of interesting venues. And why not for Ohio’s most crowded city (close to a million residents)?
Different places for different tastes, including our fellow cougar lovers who will definitely love the city. We always recommend that you try your luck at some of the spots we mention below… we know you’ll love them.
One thing to keep in mind is that many cougars tend to stick to nearby bars instead of partying at the city center. This is mostly because of age and responsibility, or maybe she thinks she’s not cute enough to compete with other 20 y/o hotties anymore. So be prepared to dig deeper, and preferably bring a car along. It’s much easier to meet, and date a cougar with a car at your disposal. You can’t imagine how laid-back some cougars are. But they’re worth the effort.
These are the best cougar clubs and bars in Columbus right now:
- Rumba Café - 2507 Summit St
- Parkway Pub - 8730 Moreland St, Powell
- The Rail - 5839 Frantz Rd
- Mickey's Bar - 1230 W 5th Ave
- Last Call - 5815 Karric Square Dr, Dublin
- XO Nightclub - 40 E Long St
- Dub Pub - 5736 Frantz Rd, Dublin
- The Lazy Chameleon - 4028 Presidential Pkwy, Powell
- Chubby's - 1846 Hard Rd
- Yogi’s - 1126 W Henderson Rd
Like we mentioned, there are so many cougar-friendly bars out there in Columbus, mostly in Dublin…It’s a real cougar den.
We included a cool mix of bars, clubs, and burger joints that our friends in Columbus hit frequently to have fun with the ladies. And we know you will :p
We also know that some venues ran out of business due to Covid so we made sure that the ones we selected are still active, and also, attractive.
The Apps Dating Coaches Recommend Most To Meet Cougars
More and more older women are only using apps and sites to meet guys, especially younger guys. You need to be on at least one or two apps now if you want to get the best results you can. These are the apps that give normal guys the best success meeting cougars:
| Site | Our Experience | Our Rating | Free Trial Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Best Hookup Site Cougars  | Experience Highlights
| 9 | Try AFF For Free |
Best For Relationships  | Experience Highlights
| 9 | Try eHarmony |
2nd Best For Hookups  | Experience Highlights
| 8 | Try Passion |
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Meet Cougars in Columbus during the day
Approaching women in broad daylight can be intimidating for so many men. We know that. It wasn’t easy for us and it may not be easy for you. However, the act of walking up to a strange woman and striking a conversation is one of the toughest and manliest things you can do to her. Women aren’t used to guys approaching them in public and even if she rejects you – and some will – she will still admire your bravery.
Also, it’s much easier to talk to a woman during the day since she won’t be surrounded by so many men asking for her approval. It’s only you and her, and maybe a few pedestrians, but it will be worth it if you do it right.
There are a few places worth noting that are especially good in our experience:
- Easton Town Center - 160 Easton Town Ctr
- Polaris Fashion Place - 1500 Polaris Pkwy
- Starbucks - 1570 Olentangy River Rd
- Train - 4516 Kenny Rd unit b
- Salsamante Dance Academy - 2809 Festival Ln, Dublin
- Heartfelt Yoga Studio - 29 E 5th Ave #100
- Ohio Strength - 279 E 5th Ave
Above, we listed a few good malls, cafes, gyms and yoga studios. Hit the ones that suit you best and it will work. Start by a quick warm-up to get your conversation ball rolling. Ask a few women for directions and maybe compliment three or four more on their looks.
If you’re a beginner, you can start with something like, “Excuse me. I’m in a bit of a hurry but I like how cute you look.”
If you wanna even get a better response, emphasize a little bit about what you like about her and maybe tease her a little.
In other words, don’t just say cute…say WHY you think she’s cute – with a little tease – that makes you come off more genuine.
For example, if you like her curly hair you can say:
“I’m in a bit of a hurry but I like how your hair looks. It’s like Shakira but less flamboyant.”
“I like how laid back you look. It’s like you didn’t put the effort.”
“I’m in a bit of a hurry but I think you’re cute. Like these colors don’t match but you still rolled them up together.”
She will either thank you and bounce or she will stick around for more. Either way, you’re benefiting, and if you do it long enough you’ll get a few decent numbers in just a couple of hours.
@dahlianightclub
The Guide to Cougar Dating in Columbus
Ok, let’s move on to the next step.
We showed you where to find them, and not it’s time to show you where to take out hot Columbus cougars so you can both have fun based on your own preference.
And yes, not all cougars are in it for the ring. Many want to just step out of their daily routine and have some no strings attached fun with a total, hot and confident, stranger.
So, we divided this dating guide into three categories to match every goal and made sure that all the venues meet the guidelines in terms of service, popularity, and design.
If You Want Something Casual, Take her to a Lounge
If all you two want is just pure animal love, then your plan should be to bounce her between different bars and lounges before ending the night at your place.
You want a place that is fun enough she doesn’t get bored, and quite enough so you don’t get interrupted by the noise.
Just like these venues:
- Barcelona bar - 263 E Whittier St
- Lincoln Rooftop - 711 N High St
- Avalon - 205 N 5th St
- Little Rock - 944 N 4th St
- Vaso - 6540 Riverside Dr, Dublin
- BrewDog Franklinton - 463 W Town St
Try These Venues If You Want an Experience (and Something Long-term)
I don’t prefer to have a morning first date or take the woman to the movies. The best option is to always spend a romantic night with her and end up pulling her to my place. However, sometimes it can’t be done because she’s conservative or because it’s Covid time and all bars shut down by five.
If that’s the case then a fun, a movie, a museum tour, or just a walk in the park can still be good. As in these venues:
- Columbus Park of Roses - 3901 N High St
- Columbus Funny Bone - 145 Easton Town Center
- Columbus Square Bowling Palace - 5707 Forest Hills Blvd
- Level One Bar + Arcade - 130 Hutchinson Ave
- Blu Note Jazz Cafe - 2882 E Main St
- The Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar - 401 N Front St #95
If She's Old-school then an Upscale Bar Will Do the Job
Some women, especially cougars, are still into fine dining. That’s just what she wants for a date.. a cool man with a decent wallet and something to brag about with her girlfriends…
If that’s your woman, fine, we got you covered.
Below are Columbus’ best upscale restaurants for a cool romantic dinner..Pick the one that resonates with you and “Bon Appétit.”
- Lindey's - 169 E Beck S
- Michael’s Bistro & Bar - 595 S 3rd S
- Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - 89 E Nationwide Blvd
- The Melting Pot - 4014 Townsfair Way
- Eddie Merlot's - 1570 Polaris Pkwy
- Basi Italia - 811 Highland St
- The Refectory Restaurant - 1092 Bethel Rd
A Map of All the Best Cougar Dating Spots in Columbus
Here’s a map of all our favorite cougar meeting/dating spots in Columbus. We combined them all in just one place to make your life easier. So check them out, have fun and don’t forget to tell us about your results.
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