50 Best Pubs near Upper Arlington

“At Old Bag of Nails, where stories pour,
And publight flickers on wood and floor,
You’ll find the fish in golden coat,
A sturdy meal that tries to float.

The chips are thick, the portions bold,
A platter hearty, warm—not cold.
A seaside dream in Midwest guise,
With vinegar hopes and tartar ties.

But though the size brings cheer and pride,
There’s flavor yet that tries to hide.
A dash more love, a brine, a bite—
Would lift the taste to truer height.

Still, gather here, where tankards clink,
Where salt and stories meet at brink.
For simple fare with promise near,
The Old Bag offers honest cheer.“

“Our favorite Spot. Close to Home!“

“had a great time food was awesome“

“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.“

“Great location and patio. Awesome bartender!“

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

“Great local bar with staff that make u feel like family. Go see my favorites Jess Wednesday n Friday night. and Joey Thursday n Sunday nights.“

“Krissy does a fab job! Love her love for growing the game.“

“If you like a townie bar, this is absolutely the place to go. I'm not from the area, but stopped in on two different days off passing through. The staff is friendly and helpful if you need recommendations in the area, the food is excellent and the owner is meticulous in product selection, and the drinks have yet to disappoint me. I absolutely recommend stopping in, even if it's just for a drink and directions.“

“Everyone enjoyed their food, from salad to fish, sandwiches, and the quesadilla. All the homemade dressings and cuts of fries were amazing! 10/10. Our service was great, too!“

“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“

“Friendly neighborhood bar with great service. Good place to watch your favorite sports with your friends.“

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

“With a Pizza and Mexican walk up food windows inside the bar. It may be the best bar in the area if you're wanting food. Service is phenomenal, the bar tenders take the time to talk with you and get to learn their customers. It's a very open place to hang out at. The alcohol selection is large and the workers are knowledgeable. It does stand very heavily as a Pub with a set up to match, it's not my kinda place but my girlfriend and her friends loved it.“

“Food was good, but they need to clean.“

“Great food good service and ambiance.“

“Food was spectacular, staff was super friendly, lots of food for the cost. Highly recommend.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“We are from Texas and had to visit Columbus for my husbands job. We came here for dinner this past Thursday evening and the service was amazing. I had a very cranky baby and several of the waitstaff offered to get her a variety of different things to make her happy. I really appreciated that. I ordered the fried pickles and the fish and shrimp. The pickles were SPEARS which made me very happy as I love me some fried pickles but I can’t get spears anywhere around here. The fish and shrimp were hot and fresh and so crispy. Beer was ice cold and I left fat and happy! Thanks again for being so kind and understanding with my baby girl!“

“Just had their newest addition to the high quality menu. The generous portion could easily be a shareable for two or a great lunch tomorrow. Extremely tasty with the right balance of crumbles and b’fflo sauce. Great w/seasoned fries or house chips. Make sure to have a pint of the Kroenburg 1664 pints to wash it down. Oh and BTW, it’s a great deal. Won’t disappoint your palllet or your wallet! Enjoy.“

“Woodlands is a great place to hangout. The crowd is always great, service is efficient, beer is cold, and good food to boot. Any afterhours work gatherings we plan, it's always at Woodlands. Really like the vibe and crowd often found at Woodlands.“

“Great place to have a gathering. We rented the atrium and were very happy with the overall service, friendliness of the staff. Could not have been any better. The fireplace made it extra special. Thanks again! We will be back“

“great neighborhood bar & wonderful staff.“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“Had 2 Juicy Lucy Regular FF and Sweet Potatoes FF- everything good I waiter did great job. While sitting there eating a and observing I noticed the different age and variety of customers the young and the olds everybody enjoying feeling safe. Mothers with small children and "old folks " like us (87 and 92)-THANKS RUSTY BUCKET for your delicious food hospitality sleep up the good work!?“

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

“This a very old menu!!“

“Nice place with tv's everywhere! I would imagine they could have all the games on... haven't been there during football season so I can't guarantee that. Had the house cheeseburger and it was great! Clearly was a handmade patty. Good selection of beers.“

“Great local venue! Great owners promoting area musicians“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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“

“I love this place. Friendly staff and great pizza! Cute patio outside and also indoor dining.“

“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 ❤️“

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

“Nice choice of food and drink!“

“Home for the Columbus Spurs. Been to a few games here now and its a great venue to watch live sports. Great crowd and lots of TV screens to watch the game.

There's a specific breakfast menu available until 10am and a much more extensive menu for later. The service was great, both the bar and table service were friendly and attentive. The Italian sub was excellent.

Well worth a visit if you're a Tottenham fan visiting Columbus or just passing by and looking for somewhere to eat.“

“I had the small wedge salad and added chicken. It was a nice sized portion with about half a grilled chicken breast sliced. It was good but nothing stood out to make it any better than most wedge salads. Being able to choose a size and add protein was a bonus. We shared a small order of onion rings that were fresh, hot and delicious. I highly recommend giving them a try! We each had a cocktail and that was definitely the highlight for me as it had been a long and stressful day. Being able to sit out on the patio after the rained had cooled off the hot day made our meal even more enjoyable.“

“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 just had the best beet salads with amazing dressing. You can’t go wrong adding the smoked salmon or prosciutto. Absolutely amazing!!“