50 Best Pubs in Columbus

“Great bartenders, I’ll try the food next time.“

“This is without a doubt - The Gem of Columbus.

Everything is perfect all the time here.

If I could buy this place and put it in a trust, only to ensure it would be preserved and remain unchanged throughout the generations, I would without hesitation.“

“We highly recommend McClellans Pub, fantastic food and a great cocktail selection. The staff is top notch!“

“So I was in town for 3 nights and had the same thing two different nights. The shepherds pie is awesome and the consistency was really good both times I had it. The black and tans were great. Atmosphere is low key with great service. Can’t recommend enough, especially if you’re an Irish pub person.“

“Our waiter Dylan was amazing the food was spectacular! The pork schnitzel was enough to feed two. . Great prices and terrific atmosphere! We look forward to coming again“

“I love everything about this place. I see sometimes they struggle with consistency and I attribute that to it being short staffed and having such large volumes of orders. This place stays crazy busy in my opinion. But the food is so good. The wings are by the far the best I have had in town, even on their bad days. No matter what happens, lovells is always on the dinner menu atleast once a week. We are life long customers here in Reynoldsburg.“

“Great food good service and ambiance.“

“although tailored for smaller crowds, the atmosphere was great. My wife and I went for the sunday NY Strip special and the shrimp PoBoy. It was phonominal. Excellent steak cooked to perfectrion and the loded mash was superb. PoBoy was on point, and the drinks were great too! Highly recommended. Affordable!!“

“The food was delicious! And the customer service was top-notch!! Cody was amazing and helped recommend drinks. I loved that he spoke highly of the team and said they could help with recommendations as well. Overall, a great experience!“

“CoHatch has been by far the best coworking community ive been a member of, the value you get with a membership is most excellent. for someone like myself that is a roaming worker, I never like to work the same place every day, cohatch is perfect as there are many locations.. not only that, but each location has its own vibe, its own decor, and personality.. Having local roasted espresso is another plus as i get craft coffee-shop quality espresso as much as i want.. the staff has been nothing less than fantastic in helping me find things, answer questions and the like, wifi is always nice n fast, all locations use the same credentials so its easy to get connected. each membership level includes 24x7 access which is perfect for the ikes of myself who tends to work at odd hours. it really feels more like hanging out in a trendy coffee shop than it does in an office.“

“Love this place, but really? Kitchen closes at 9pm during Ohio State and Notre Dame Championship game that started at 730. It’s 9pm, the house is packed, not an empty seat, not even halftime and the kitchen is closed. And they call themselves the number one place to watch the Buckeyes…kitchen would be opened if I ran this place.“

“Stopped in for a quick bite, before a show at the Shottenstein Center. Was drawn to a wide tap selection, menu, and good reviews. Overall great experience. Ordered at the bar and food was brought to our patio table. Potato wedges were probably the best I’ve had. Would recommend to anyone, and stop in again.“

“Toledo ohio location, FOOD WAS GREAT, WAS MY ANNIVERSARY BUT THE SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE SEEN MY SERVER THREE TIMES, ONCE TO TAKE MY ORDER, NEXT WEN MY FOOD ARRIVES, AND LAST WEN I ASKED FOR THE BILL,NEVER GOT A REFILL FOR MY DRINKS AND WALKED PASSED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT CHECKING“

“My husband and I really enjoy eating at rusty bucket! Food was great.. Customer service was amazing! We've been definitely go back and recommend. Thanks“

“Ordered from the W. 3rd location lastnight. The food was great!! Fast delivery, food was hot on arrival and the price was good as well!! Definitely recommend!“

“I've been going there for years love this spot, Friendly atmosphere“

“The buffet is great! I highly recommend!“

“We went there for my daughter's 18th birthday party and had a very great time

Parking: We went about 9:30 and found parking with no problem

Kid-friendliness: We took my 2-year-old granddaughter and she has fun

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a wheelchair access to get to the door“

“Great music and service. Eric poured some great drinks.“

“I haven't been to a roosters in a hot minute. I went to meet a close friend, her dad her new baby and my mom met us there. I'm really picky about my chicken, so I planned on getting a burger, last minute, I switched to the BBQ chicken and bacon with cheese, and lettuce. And I got my dumpster fries. Love me some dumpster fries. Heart attack on a plate. Yum. It was fan-frickin tastic. Chicken was cooked perfectly (doesn't happen at places too often the way I like) fries were great, everything was pretty warm, could have been a bit hotter but not complaining too much. My groups food, everyone said their meals were great, good service, and just an all around nice time.“

“Paid $80 for an uber eats order of wings and fish and chips. Ordered extra blue cheese and extra tarter sauce. Both things central to our meal...didn't get any sauce. This is extremely annoying and frankly I'm absolutely sick and tired of basic things like this getting missed on orders. The meal is literally ruined over something so minor...do better.

Edit. While I'm keeping the above message intact, the original "service" 1 star review really was an angry culmination of repeated order delivery errors from a multitude of resturants, not just Barelys. In fact, we still ate our meal the next day (with newly acquired sauces) and I have to admit the food was awesome. Additionally, we received a very friendly and prompt response from Jason the GM who graciously accepted the feedback and pledged to spread my frustration, so it's only right to update the service to 5. Mistakes happen, and yes I was angry, but their immediate and professional response deserves a rescore. We will be giving Barleys another go and I'm confident my future review with be 5 stars across the board, from the start.“

“Everything was excellent! Our server was attentive and checked on us multiple times. I had the press burger, onion rings, and a cup of potato soup. The burger and onion rings were amazing! The soup was thinner than I expected, but the flavor was very good. I very much look forward to going again to try other menu options!“

“One time I had a little too much fun here. Bartender politely cut me off and gave me coffee for free. He also made sure I had a ride home. I’ve only been here a few times but every time ive been the atmosphere was very lax and entertaining. If I were to start drinking again… I would be here every night. Amazing service!“

“upstairs is great for a private party. My son was playing guitar and keyboard. Great staff, very cool interior decor and great place all round.“

“Needs a stage ?✨⚡??

Vegetarian options: Order to personal specifications

Dietary restrictions: Order to personal specifications

Parking: Small Front and Side Lot

Wheelchair accessibility: Entrance, Patio + Bathrooms are Wheelchair Accessible“

“server was fantastic...food was tasty...portions a tad small. overall positive experience“

“So I really come here for the chicken like for yearssss the chicken has always been delicious… BUT the dj TRASHHHHH been trash for years 🤌🏾 but the chicken delicious“

“Great dive bar in an interesting location! They only take cash but all of the drinks are very affordable. Make sure to bring quarters to play pool. There's a touch tunes that was off when we arrived, but the bartender quickly fixed it for us. It smells a bit old and like cigarettes, but that's just part of the charm. The bathroom is surprisingly nice.“

“We are from out of town and needed to feed 16 people after our original plan fell through. I called and spoke to Jeremy and he was quick to accommodate. I have to say the service was impeccable and so was the food. Every one of our orders was perfectly prepared and delicious. Our server ( I’m sorry i don’t remember her name, but I’m sure she knows who we are talking about) was amazing and professional and never missed a beat! I would highly recommend this establishment !! Thank you all so much ❤️“

“The location of the bar is at a great location to get you connected to alot of spots in north Columbus. Like the Mall, the Movie theater etc, So This is great place to extend your date night or get watch the Game if you are in the middle of errands or just finished the movie at the theater. The food is exceptional for what you would normally think at a bar. The wings and the fish are amazing, and they have a great patio, if busy the bar area can have limited spacing, the patio can definably make up for it. I have known the staff here for years, and the bartenders are exceptional. Keelie“

“This a very old menu!!“

“This place pours the strongest, most dangerously good Long Islands in town. The vibe at Char Bar is unbeatable—no frills, no fuss, just the perfect dive bar

Many people aren't aware that Abraham Lincoln spent the night there once many years ago! Historical!“

“We came in from Cleveland, looking for a more "local" stop for a few drinks before the night started. Bartenders were super friendly and attentive, even the customers made the place very welcoming!“

“Nice, friendly place- ideal for a hang out with a group of friends.“

“They revamped and opened back up with a good menu and great food! great atmosphere, good people and service. New games and activities, arcade. I had a cheeseburger and fries, it was very good and worth every penny. definitely stop by for a drink or delicious food, friendly folks etc. It's becoming a favorite spot for us and a lot of work went into the kitchen and upgrades etc so dont be afraid to stop in. I dont work there, not family etc just leaving an honest review on the owner, the employees, food and atmosphere. 10 outta 10!“

“We come to this location every month for a professionals luncheon in their event space upstairs. The team takes such amazing care of us. James is extremely accommodating and always communicates back quickly. Stew always checks in after our lunches to make sure the service was good. Giovanni takes such good care of us, always patient and kind, always in a good mood. He makes it such a good experience for us. The food is always hot and fresh, and it is always good. Highly recommend for just casual dining or if you have an event. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Great food good people good drinks nice atmosphere“

“Just had one of the best bacon cheeseburgers in my life at The Point on Main!!! Fantastic!! Fresh Cut fries were a bonus!!“

“awesome place. owner friendly and welcoming. he supports veterans!“

“Best food around. Everything is amazing ❣️“

“relaxing,pool table is nice, cool customers“

“First time to visit with a member for the Irish Fest in July. Very hot day so spent a lot of time inside listening to live music and drinking Smithwicks. Did not try the bar food but there was a food truck nearby. Folks were very friendly and helpful. Good time.

Kid-friendliness: Though a bar inside, kids are absolutely welcomed and safe.“

“It's a lot smaller than I thought. The bartender was super friendly and served us fast. There's not much to do besides drink and hang out on the patio. There was a lot of riffraff in the parking lot. But I noticed that people were meeting in the parking lot. I had never seen them inside. Some guys were super rude, throwing candy at females and disrespecting them at the end of the night. We had to leave early because of the situation.“

“I recently visited The Rack in Columbus with a group of friends, and we had a fantastic time! The place has a great, laid-back vibe that made for a perfect last spot out. We played pool and darts, and with three pool tables available, there was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy. The ceilings added a nice touch to the atmosphere! We also enjoyed a few drinks, and the service was friendly and efficient. Overall, it's a chill spot that's perfect for hanging out and having fun with friends Recommend!“

“Love the staff and clientele! My home bar now! I walked in almost 4 years ago and stop in 5 times a week! ❤️“

“I heard about Mac's a while back and today I finally made a point of dining there mid-afternoon. I judge it to be a place where you can have a cold drink, a good meal, and visit with your friends. Low-volume music is playing in the background but not enough to interfere with normal volume conversation. Very friendly and efficient servers. They kinda keep their eyes on you during your visit so all you have to do is to raise your hand and one of them will be with you in a moment. The food is very good with decent-sized servings at reasonable prices. At the moment, I plan on going there for some "Me Time" once a month.“

“It’s a great service , friendly staff , peaceful place to hang out .My favorite bar in Columbus“

“Great place to hang out! Great staff. Always welcoming!“

“First, the service is awesome. The food is pretty cheap but surprisingly it is not frozen crap, or it doesn't taste like it anyway. It's basically normal bar food and the menu was pretty small but everything we had was good, for what it was and what you would expect at a bar. The atmosphere was laid back and friendly. We were there for karaoke night and everybody had a blast. The food did take a little bit of time but we had 14 people and a bunch of appetizers and there was a full bar with one bartender and one guy I think who was the cook and helping serve at the bar. All of the patrons inside were friendly and chill, no trouble makers, no belligerent drunks. Most sang or watched the game on one of their many TVs. There is a pool table also, but just one.

Overall it is a really nice little place with a corner bar kind of feel to it. They have things to do like trivia on Mondays and karaoke on saturday. The food is not Gourmet but it's good for a bar and the price is good. And it's the best service I've had anywhere in a long time, with a staff who seem like genuinely nice people, not just getting paid to be polite“

“Cool people Great times“