Ohio State Campus Bar Fives Up High to Close in May

Bar's owners announce closure after annual senior bar crawl, tease opening of new concept Twos Under High

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Fives Up High, a popular bar located near the Ohio State University campus, has announced it will be closing its doors in May after the annual senior bar crawl. The bar's owners revealed in an Instagram post that they will be opening a new concept called Twos Under High in a basement space under Dirty Frank's on North High Street, with the liquor license from Fives Up High.

Why it matters

The closure of Fives Up High marks the end of an era for a beloved campus bar that has been a staple of the Ohio State social scene for years. The announcement of the new Twos Under High concept, however, suggests the owners are looking to evolve their brand and cater to the changing tastes and preferences of the student population.

The details

In the Instagram post, the owners of Fives Up High said the bar has been 'a huge part of our brand, but as we grow, we evolve.' They noted that Twos Under High will be opening in August in a basement space under Dirty Frank's on North High Street, taking over the liquor license from the closing Fives Up High location.

  • Fives Up High will officially close on May 5th after the annual senior bar crawl.
  • Twos Under High is slated to open in August in the basement of Dirty Frank's on North High Street.

The players

Fives Up High

A popular bar located near the Ohio State University campus that is closing its doors in May 2026.

Twos Under High

A new bar concept that will be opening in August 2026 in the basement of Dirty Frank's on North High Street, taking over the liquor license from the closing Fives Up High.

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What’s next

Fives Up High will remain open Tuesday-Saturday until its final closure on May 5th, while the new Twos Under High concept is slated to open in August 2026.

The takeaway

The closure of the iconic Fives Up High bar near Ohio State's campus marks the end of an era, but the owners' plans to open a new concept called Twos Under High suggest they are looking to evolve their brand and cater to the changing preferences of the student population.