Great place with very chill atmosphere, great cocktails and great music with 2 pool tables. Very friendly people.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Andrew Shayko
The bartender with the man bun isn’t only cute but has superior service! Pretty sure he has a cool wife
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Hannah Henderson
*update* most recently was harassed by MICHELLE HILL for a car that was parked in HER empty lot between the hours of 11pm and 6:30am. She came to my back door demanding that I understand that SHE is my landlord because she owns the business next door and her dad owns this home and the land around it or something. She then proceeded to attempt to intimidate me making threatening statements as she drove away and stared out the window at me. Haha so weird. She’s allowed her “regular” patrons to steal my door mat, she’s left nasty notes on my car IN my driveway, and now has come to my door to harass me directly. Signs in windows are highly misleading. I expected a slight HINT of kindness and was met with so much rudeness for no reason. Why is this even necessary? This bar is run by a truly terrible human.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Hannah Messaros
St. James Tavern is one of those rare places that feels like it’s meant to be there. It’s got that perfect dive-y charm—dim lighting, strong drinks, good people, and a vibe that just feels right. The kind of place where stories get told, regulars become friends, and no one’s trying too hard.
It’s also a space with heart. You can feel it in the way the community shows up here—for causes, for each other, for good nights and bad ones. I happened to catch a recent review that felt wildly out of sync with what this place is all about. You know the kind—vague, dramatic, and more about someone not getting their way than anything real. This bar isn’t built on ego or attitude. It’s built on connection, consistency, and quiet kindness.
If you know, you know. And if you don’t? Pull up a stool, order a drink, and give it a minute. You will. Shout out to “Buddy” —best liquid therapist this side of the Scioto River!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Breeanna Puckett
The owner is extremely rude. Claims to be a supporter of women, but her behavior and nastiness when met with kindness says otherwise.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amanda Durkin
One of my favorite watering holes. Super cozy place with dope staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Micah Flowers
I’ve never written a review before until now—Actually one of the worst experiences I’ve had at a bar. The bartenders(a male and female) tried to over charge our cards triple what we ordered, and when we tried to explain there had been a mistake they were extremely disrespectful and hostile. Would not recommended at all
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sarah Choops
Used to be a great place. Bartenders not great anymore…
Dan Barber
Favorite dive bar in the great city of Columbus.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Lopez
Food was excellent and Jose provided fantastic service! Would definitely come again.
Bar with a pool table and a juke box. Great beer selection. Awesome staff. Locally owned and operated for 23 years and counting. Supportive of the arts community, and community at large. Everybody always welcome. No food. Just booze.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Joey McAlexander
Dive bar in prime location, surrounded by more expensive bars. They have good beer and good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
S Riverbend
Very cool spot!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Myeesa Robertson
I liked it. I enjoyed myself, and the bartender was pretty cool.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Liz Cooper
Pool tables were nice and reasonably priced, decent parking on 4th St.I didn’t care for the juke box, the song selection was very limited and it was silent for a while when nobody played any songs.
Great place with very chill atmosphere, great cocktails and great music with 2 pool tables. Very friendly people.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The bartender with the man bun isn’t only cute but has superior service! Pretty sure he has a cool wife
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
*update* most recently was harassed by MICHELLE HILL for a car that was parked in HER empty lot between the hours of 11pm and 6:30am. She came to my back door demanding that I understand that SHE is my landlord because she owns the business next door and her dad owns this home and the land around it or something. She then proceeded to attempt to intimidate me making threatening statements as she drove away and stared out the window at me. Haha so weird. She’s allowed her “regular” patrons to steal my door mat, she’s left nasty notes on my car IN my driveway, and now has come to my door to harass me directly.
Signs in windows are highly misleading. I expected a slight HINT of kindness and was met with so much rudeness for no reason. Why is this even necessary? This bar is run by a truly terrible human.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
St. James Tavern is one of those rare places that feels like it’s meant to be there. It’s got that perfect dive-y charm—dim lighting, strong drinks, good people, and a vibe that just feels right. The kind of place where stories get told, regulars become friends, and no one’s trying too hard.
It’s also a space with heart. You can feel it in the way the community shows up here—for causes, for each other, for good nights and bad ones. I happened to catch a recent review that felt wildly out of sync with what this place is all about. You know the kind—vague, dramatic, and more about someone not getting their way than anything real. This bar isn’t built on ego or attitude. It’s built on connection, consistency, and quiet kindness.
If you know, you know. And if you don’t? Pull up a stool, order a drink, and give it a minute. You will. Shout out to “Buddy” —best liquid therapist this side of the Scioto River!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The owner is extremely rude. Claims to be a supporter of women, but her behavior and nastiness when met with kindness says otherwise.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
One of my favorite watering holes. Super cozy place with dope staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I’ve never written a review before until now—Actually one of the worst experiences I’ve had at a bar. The bartenders(a male and female) tried to over charge our cards triple what we ordered, and when we tried to explain there had been a mistake they were extremely disrespectful and hostile. Would not recommended at all
Food: 1
Service: 1
Used to be a great place. Bartenders not great anymore…
Favorite dive bar in the great city of Columbus.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Food was excellent and Jose provided fantastic service! Would definitely come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Bar with a pool table and a juke box. Great beer selection. Awesome staff. Locally owned and operated for 23 years and counting. Supportive of the arts community, and community at large. Everybody always welcome. No food. Just booze.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dive bar in prime location, surrounded by more expensive bars. They have good beer and good service.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Very cool spot!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I liked it. I enjoyed myself, and the bartender was pretty cool.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Pool tables were nice and reasonably priced, decent parking on 4th St.I didn’t care for the juke box, the song selection was very limited and it was silent for a while when nobody played any songs.
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