50 Best Pubs near Upper Arlington

“The servers are nice and humor my children. The beer is cold and the food is filling. This is a place I like to go when I need simple and anonymous.

Kid-friendliness: The servers have always been very kind to my boys, even when the boys act their age.“

“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!“

“I ALWAYS have the best experience here at Lovells. The food is ALWAYS good. The wings have become my personal favorite. Not only that though, Monday nights are my main night when I go in and the bartender Josh remembered me after 3 visits if that! I recently moved into the neighborhood and he has always made me feel
welcomed with service being exceptional. I appreciate the genuine attitude and demeanor he gives off. Will STAY coming back for food and especially the service I received every time I come here.“

“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!“

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

“This place can be great or terrible depending on who is at the bar, but when Antonio is at work it's the best bar in Hilliard

Wheelchair accessibility: The bar is all one level with no changes in grade or steps coming in from the sidewalk.“

“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“

“very laid back community gathering spot. Bartenders are awesome. There is a sweet tattoo shop just a couple doors down called Burned Hearts.“

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

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“The place has a smell, like downtown Philly. That's the only reason I can't give it a 5. The food is simple food that's simply amazing. I had the pork sandwich fries and the side salad. Enjoyed every single bite (except the coleslaw).“

“great neighborhood bar & wonderful staff.“

“A local pub with the same owners for over 30 years. Very friendly and easy to make friends. They are known for their subs. Also, has local bands and other events throughout the week. Great place to watch OSU football. If you have never been there, you are missing out on one of the best local bars in Columbus

Wheelchair accessibility: Flat level entrance. I have seen many wheelchair persons support this pub.“

“Great local venue! Great owners promoting area musicians“

“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.“

“This a very old menu!!“

“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“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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!?“

“Natalie is always the best here! Always great food & always an awesome time!“

“Great overall place to eat, service was great food was stellar and would definitely return. Would have given 5stars but the 4in hole in the center of parking lot needs fixed, ended up with a semi wet foot, and drenched pant leg. At least put a fixed orange cone there.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Went to watch the Buckeyes game while we were in town. They were busy and super efficient. The food was excellent but we were even more impressed with their staff. The atmosphere was great, a DJ played music during commercials. Their Tino's BBQ sauce was great- Just the right amount of heat.“

“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“

“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 ❤️“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“Reasonably priced. Bartenders are super nice and attentive. They don't serve food but there is a pizza and sub place right next door. I have gone here several times and I really like the smaller hometown bar atmosphere. Karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays.“

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

“We visited the Whitehall location and had an amazing time. Honestly probably the best service I’ve had in a long time. Our waitress, Gail, was so nice and personable. Food was great! We will be going back again soon.“

“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!“

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