Ringside Café, Historical restaurant in Downtown Columbus, US
The Ringside Café operates in a narrow brick building measuring 25 by 37 feet, featuring Belgian stained glass windows and boxing-themed decorations throughout its interior.
Opening its doors in 1897 as the Board of Trade Saloon, the establishment survived Prohibition under the name Jolly Gargoyle before wrestler Al Haft renamed it Ringside Café in 1933.
The restaurant maintains its connection to political heritage with stained glass windows depicting Democratic and Republican party symbols, reflecting its status as a meeting point for statehouse workers.
The restaurant serves Angus beef burgers named after boxing champions, accompanied by house kettle chips and pickle spears on Kaiser buns from Monday through Saturday.
Security cameras at the Ringside Café have recorded unexplained energy orbs moving through the building, adding to its reputation for paranormal occurrences.
GPS coordinates: 39.96289,-82.99998
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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