40 Best Pubs near Grove City

“Went there for lunch today and I have to say the food and service were outstanding. It was the wing special today. My daughter polished off a full 12-piece order. My wife and I split a burger and I got a few wings as well. Everything was hot and fresh. Truly good experience.“

“Barbie was amazing!! Definitely coming back!!!“

“Very best place to watch any sports game. New owners have completely renovated the place! Met friends for Ohio State Michigan game and it was wonderful! Wings are much better than other places! A+++“

“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.“

“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“

“Happy 4th anniversary! Fun night. Great crowd“

“We’ve ordered the fish tacos numerous times on site before. This time we order takeout. Some fish tacos had one piece of fish while others had two as usual. The O ring used to be the best in town. Nolonger. All batter, no onion. The sweet potato fries were soft, no flavor. Very disappointing after spending nearly $40 for two containers of greasy food. The food has taken a dive since the move from Tremont center. Should have known, Saturday evening only 4 people in the place. Used to love 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.“

“I had an outstanding lunch at Press Grill today. I had a triple burger with a side of cross cut fries or something like that. The food was outstanding and I was able to sit at the bar and watch the Olympics without having to order alcohol. This place is one of the best spots in Columbus.“

“Basic Mitch for the win! amazing food, and amazing bourbon selection!!“

“absolutely best bar around.. 100%“

“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.“

“Great food good service and ambiance.“

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

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

“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.“

“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 ❤️“

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

“BEST👌 20$ TO GO 6 PACK! 👍HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!! NOT CROWDED, KARAOKE BEATS BLACK SWAN FOR SERVICE AND WITH A SMILE! LOVE MY BARTENDERS-SAME 2-3 PEOPLE FOR OVER A DECADE THE BEST U CAN GET! 🥰🥰Sloopy's has karaoke on FRIDAY🥳 nights starts at 9-930. I don't go to bars much ANYMORE but I'll be working and I'll miss my 1am mark to get beer from gas station. To-go beer from a bar is my next mission so I can grab it and get back home and get back to work.
👉👉THE BEST PRICE ON TO GO BEER IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!👈 GOT 6 HIGH NOONS IN A TO GO 6 pacKCONTAINER, ASSORTED (IT WAS CHEAPER THAN GETTING 4-)
ACROSS THE STREET THEY PRICE GOUGE AT BLACK SWAN- THEY ARE ALSO VERY RUDE -I NO LONGER GO TO GET MY TO GO BEER THERE IT'S $36 FOR THE SAME THING SLOOPY'S DEAL WAS EPIC $20!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Great place to sit outside and watch the game!!“

“Drove by while out and about looked cool so checked the menu online and decided to stop in. Great decision the staff was friendly and the food was excellent! Decided to try their Sunday 10oz new york strip for 16.99 and it was one of the best cooked steaks I've had in a long time. I had their fries which they make in house so good! All in all 5 stars 🌟“

“Walking around the convention center area on a Wednesday 9:30pm (no NHL game night) and, while a couple of places already had chairs piled up on tables, the Char Bar bar area was packed and high energy. I had in mind the place caught up on fire, thus the name, but it actually had a drunk driver just crashing into the bar and damaging everything. Now became a story to tell (nobody hurt) and a picturesque place in town.“

“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!“

“Johnnie’s Glenn Avenue Grill stands as a true classic among Columbus dive bars, blending small-town charm with a sense of history. Its walls are packed with oddball memorabilia, dusty old bottles, and bowls of free snacks that give the space a cozy, familiar feel. With its no-frills atmosphere and undeniable character, this Grandview spot is a rare find worth seeking out.“

“relaxing,pool table is nice, cool customers“

“This a very old menu!!“

“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!“

“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“

“As frequent visitors, 1-2 times a year, this bar is a MUST, go-to stop when we get to town. Pool table, dive-y, good vibes. (5 stars on food for the overall score...even though they don't service food, just great drinks :) )

On previous visits (last year and years prior), the bartenders were a tad off-putting at the beginning. It just took some work for them to warm-up to us over their locals, but no matter what they always eventually got a point that the bartenders working broke down and opened up.

On this most recent visit (Feb'2026/just last week), we had Autumn helping us on all three visits to St.James. She was the amazing! Not only was she extremely welcoming, but she was super engaging and made a point to make us feel welcome the was great at suggesting places for food or fun things to see as tourists. We had a great time, which was nice because we had some family with us as Columbus first-timers. Seriously going to ask about her every time we get to town going forward.

We always highly recommend this bar to friends visiting Columbus, and we will always make St. James a must-stop when we get to town.“

“Cool people Great times“

“International Pizza Day... First time having Rusty Bucket Sicilian Pizza, no peppers, add Pineapple...COWABUNGA!! Hot & Spicy!! Whoa!! My sinuses are cleared out!! Did not expect that... but pleasantly SURPRISED how WOW good it is once the palate adapts... I will have to have The French Onion Soup next time. Had to follow this International Holiday as I supported Don Roberts for State Senate District 25.... The Event went VERY well. Packed!! Everyone chowing down so complacent and happy where I was late and couldn't eat but one slice before doing my thing... #ITrek4Trump🖖🏼👕🚪🌐🇺🇲 Camera in One Hand. Phone recording in the other... 10yrs Trekking for Trump Volunteering Grassroots Everything... Rusty Bucket easily on my TOP TEN LIST of most Favourite Restaurants and Meeting Spots... I usually have their Epic Fish & Chips and will most likely select something different from their menu next Time... I'll be baaack!! Great Service✔️Great Management✔️EXCELLENT FOOD & ATMOSPHERE✔️🍕🐢💚👕🚪🌐🦇🎵🇺🇲“

“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.“

“Best food around. Everything is amazing ❣️“

“Huge Patio Private Event Rooms“

“Our whole experience was awesome because of our bartender Mike. We had a crappy night and it happened to be our anniversary, and ended up picking this place to have some Drinks. Mike took great care of us and celebrated with us with a shot. He always made sure we had a drink and had great conversation. Awesome experience!“

“I was visiting town alone and wanted a place to hang out and maybe meet some nice people. Local Bar was it! The bartender, Taylor, was amazing and made me feel like a friend within no time. The other patrons were a good time as well. This place was one of the more enjoyable bars I've been to in a long time. Taylor made a great drink - the "Taylor's Special" - that was perfect! I loved it!“