Columbus
United States · 45 sightings · 24 venues
Columbus has 45 documented celebrity sightings on VIP Heat Map, spread across 24 venues in United States. 49% of them happened at restaurants, followed by sporting events (38%) and bars (7%).
The most-sighted venue is Ohio Stadium (16 sightings), followed by Brown Bag Deli (3) and Hoyo's Kitchen (2). Names that turn up repeatedly in the record here include Dave Portnoy, Joe Burrow, Debby Ryan, Joe Jonas, and Machine Gun Kelly. Dated sightings in Columbus run from 2022 to 2025. 3 listings describe a standing habit rather than a single night out — a known favorite that a source says a person returns to.
Every listing below traces to a published source — a news article, a press-agency photo caption, or a direct quote — and only covers places an ordinary visitor could walk into. See how sightings are vetted, or explore Columbus on the interactive map.
Most-sighted venues in Columbus
- Ohio Stadium16 sightings+12 more ▾show fewer ▴Sporting eventBinjimen Victor, C.J. Stroud, Chase Young, Curtis SamuelBinjimen Victor, C.J. Stroud, Chase Young, Curtis Samuel, Ezekiel Elliott, Glen Powell, Jae'Sean Tate, Jayson Tatum, Jeff Okudah, Joe Burrow, Justin Fields, LeBron James, Matthew McConaughey, Orlando Pace, Sam Hubbard, Terry McLaurin
Latest dated sightings in Columbus
- Nov 11, 2025 — Joe Jonas (Musician) at Voodoo Brewing Co.
- Nov 7, 2025 — Deleasa (Musician) at Rooh
- Nov 7, 2025 — Joe Jonas (Musician) at Rooh
- Sep 23, 2025 — Lorde (Musician) at Midwest Vintage Collective
- Sep 17, 2025 — Dave Portnoy (Influencer) at Plank's Cafe & Pizzeria
- Sep 17, 2025 — Dave Portnoy (Influencer) at Aracri Pizzeria
- Sep 17, 2025 — Dave Portnoy (Influencer) at Artisan Pizza Cafe
- Sep 17, 2025 — Dave Portnoy (Influencer) at Bobby Jo's Pizza
- Sep 17, 2025 — Dave Portnoy (Influencer) at The Pizza House
- Aug 30, 2025 — Glen Powell (Actor) at Ohio Stadium
- Aug 30, 2025 — Matthew McConaughey (Actor) at Ohio Stadium
- Jul 18, 2025 — Joe Burrow (Athlete) at Brown Bag Deli
- Jul 14, 2025 — Joe Burrow (Athlete) at Brown Bag Deli
- Jul 10, 2025 — Will Poulter (Actor) at Hoyo's Kitchen
- May 8, 2025 — Colin Greenwood (Musician) at Spoonful Records
- Dec 30, 2024 — Dave Portnoy (Influencer) at Emelio's Pizza
- Dec 9, 2024 — Danny Trejo (Actor) at Tommy's Diner
- Sep 26, 2024 — Machine Gun Kelly (Musician) at Forno Kitchen and Bar
- Aug 28, 2024 — DJ Jazzy Jeff (Musician) at Magnolia Thunderpussy
- Aug 28, 2024 — Jhené Aiko (Musician) at Tommy's Diner
- Feb 23, 2024 — Drake (Musician) at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
- Jan 28, 2024 — Machine Gun Kelly (Musician) at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
- Dec 9, 2023 — Will Ferrell (Comedian) at Lower.com Field
- Dec 8, 2023 — Will Ferrell (Comedian) at Gaswerks Bar
- Oct 21, 2023 — C.J. Stroud (Athlete) at Ohio Stadium
Known favorites in Columbus
Places where a source describes a standing habit — a regular table, not a single dated visit.
- Debby Ryan — Speck (Restaurant)
- Debby Ryan — Comune (Restaurant)
- Will Poulter — Hoyo's Kitchen (Restaurant)
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