Below is a list of the top and leading Pubs in Columbus. To help you find the best Pubs located near you in Columbus, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Columbus’s Best Pubs:
The top rated Pubs in Columbus are:
- Byrne’s Pub – serves delicious pub favorites in a relaxing space for small and large gatherings
- Cavan Irish Pub – the only gay Irish bar in the area with a laid-back atmosphere and friendly flairs that guarantees a memorable experience.
- Mac’s Proper Pub – gathers people to eat, talk, and unwind with the best selections of food and live music
- Pub Mahone – has a complete line of beers, spirits, and wines to enjoy with
- R Bar Arena – bright and modern brewpub that features typical pub grub and drinks
Byrne’s Pub
Byrne’s Pub serves delicious pub favorites in a relaxing space for small and large gatherings. They have a welcoming staff that warmly attends to the diners and visitors. Furthermore, they serve Bua which is an Irish Whiskey. They constantly strive to serve the most genuine Irish whiskey with a lasting finish. Their Bua has no added flavorings and undergoes five-barrel maturation. Moreover, they serve pub favorites like chicken and dumplings, BBQ ribs, and shepherd’s pie. There are also sections of burgers and sandwiches.
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Address: 1248 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Phone: (614)-486-4722
Website: byrnespub.com
Reviews:
“They have great service and selection at the bar. Great place for live music. Bathrooms are clean. They do a good job of serving people even though they get very busy. They have a decent sized parking lot and there is street parking near by. I highly recommend overall.” – Craig Neutzling
Cavan Irish Pub
Cavan Irish Pub is the only gay Irish bar in the area with a laid-back atmosphere and friendly flairs that guarantees a memorable experience. They have various events that make relaxation and enjoyment in one. This includes Saint Patrick’s Day karaoke and kegs and eggs. There are complimentary meals served. Furthermore, there is a bingo and drag race watch party. There are entertainment staff hat has years of experience with music and lighting. They have executive DJs and some resident DJs.
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Location:
Address: 1409 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: (614)-725-5502
Website: cavanirishpub.com
Reviews:
”Really nice selection of beers, good prices on drinks. Friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere, mostly male crowd. One of the funniest drag performances I’ve seen.” – Chris Murray
Mac’s Proper Pub
Mac’s Proper Pub gathers people to eat, talk, and unwind with the best selections of food and live music. The pub has been open to the public since 1988. It has been a comfortable place to relax ever since. Furthermore, there are traditional and Scotch spirits on tap. There are also selections of beers that freely flow as the conversation goes. Moreover, they serve burgers, salads, and sandwiches. Some of the selections are plant-based burgers, tuna melt, portabella, and Italian beef sandwiches. They also serve shrimp baskets, steak, and chips, and steak pie.
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Location:
Address: 693 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614)-221-6227
Website: macsproperpub.com
Reviews:
”This place is amazing. Traveling for video collecting. Just happened to park in front of here and the fries and mac daddy burger was amazing. Fresh tea; and great alcohol drinks! Very clean. Great staff. Great service.” – Autumn Jones
Pub Mahone
Pub Mahone has a complete line of beers, spirits, and wines to enjoy with. There are also dishes to choose from. They specialize in serving Irish favorites with music and drinks. There are also sports vents that are played within the pub. Furthermore, they serve Irish dumpster fries and honey better pretzels. There are also chicken sandwiches, fried fish sandwiches, and pub burgers. Moreover, they have beers on draft and cans. Some of the selections are Bud, Coors, and Blue moon Land Grant. Rotating beer options are available. Their wine selections include chardonnay, Moscato, and cabernet.
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Location:
Address: 31 E Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614)-228-2570
Website: pubmahone.com
Reviews:
”Dinner at Pub Mahone tonight. The food is incredible. Irish Egg rolls and sliders are savory and the best I have ever had. Chef Derek made a great irish menu. Beautiful Irish Pub atmosphere. Will be back many times! Can’t wait to try more.” – Shanna Crawford
R Bar Arena
R Bar Arena is a bright and modern brewpub that features typical pub grub and drinks. There is also patio seating for a more relaxed dining experience. There are also a lot of televisions that play live music and sports. furthermore, there are wraps served in a flour tortilla with kettle chips. Their selections include chicken, bacon ranch, chipotle chicken, and buffalo chicken. Moreover, there are specialty pizzas like four cheese and veggies. Their 12-inch pizzas have a draft-your-own option with toppings like bacon, meatballs, and mushroom to choose from.
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Location:
Address: 415 N Front St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614)-221-4950
Website: rbararena.com
Reviews:
”Had lunch here today. Great, attentive service. The burger was juicy and delicious. Awesome place to hang out before or after an event at the arena. Restrooms were clean. Fun Blue Jackets’ memorabilia all over. Nice drink specials with reasonable prices.” – Albert Kozusko
Jeanie Burford is a reporter for Kev’s Best. After graduating from UCLA, Amy got an internship at a local radio station and worked as a beat reporter and producer. Jeanie has also worked as a columnist for The Brookings Register. Amy covers economy and community events for Kev’s Best.