Walked in and were seated immediately. Server brought waters and gave us some time to make decisions. I had the blood thirst wheat with the tavern chicken sandwich (without mushrooms). The beer was citrusy and refreshing and the sandwich was tasty, the pretzel bun was great. It wasn't very busy, so it was great for conversation. Appreciated that it's within walking distance of the hotel (Hyatt). My friend had the $12 Mac and cheese special and that looked great too. read more

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Love stopping in to the bar here to grab a drink. They usually have some new offerings but the Scottish Ale is always on the menu and its so good. The pretzel is also delicious if you need a quick snack. read more

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Delicious food and such a cute atmosphere! We went New Years Eve and they had decorative hats at each table and booth to have some fun with and take pics with. They also have a table of games at the front that you can play. My food was so good except my buffalo wings tasted like they could've been bbq. I got a hint of sweet, I'm not sure if it was the Buffalo sauce they use or they wound up giving me the wrong sauce. The waiters and servers were all very friendly. I came again another twice more for to-go salads and they made sure to put my protein in a separate container to not wilt my lettuce. Wish I was a local so I could eat at Barleys more often! read more

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This was close to the convention center and it wasn't super crowded so it seemed like a good place to grab lunch. And it did not disappoint at all. Service was great with plenty of drink refills for a thirsty bunch. Food wise... the deep fried pierogis were soooooo good. They asked if we wanted a seasoning and tried the cajun dry rub and wow, that went so good with these things. I also ordered the cajun chicken pasta which was also excellent. It came with garlic bread (one of the main reasons I ordered it) and that was delicious too. With great food and great service, I'd go back for sure. I didn't get a beer as it was a work lunch, but I bet beer is good too. read more

Barley's Brewing Company - Cajun Chicken Pasta was delicious - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Stopped in here for a quick drink when I was in town for a conference. Space is very welcoming and the staff were attentive and quick, especially with it being busy with the conference in town. Tried there festbier and cold IPA. The festbier was my favorite and held up to others I've had around the New England area. Would stop in again if I return to Columbus. read more

Barley's Brewing Company - Festbier - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great beer, good food. Don't go there on Labor Day even though their website says they are open today. We specially planned dinner and beer tonight there and drove out of our way only to find the doors locked. We had to eat at a less enjoyable place. read more

The service and my server were welcoming and kind! The booth I sat at was very comfortable and had a good view! I got the Garlic parmesan dry rub wings, the skin was deliciously tasty, crispy but melts in your mouth, the meat inside tender. they make their own Ranch and it is SO good! So so good! Only down side was my last wing was very burn on one side, not the crispy char like the other wings had, like quite burnt. Regardless I live this place and will continue getting their delicious food! read more

Barley's Brewing Company - 5 WINGS 'Parmesan garlic dry rub' - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Cool spot for burgers and beers before a hockey game. Lots of sandwich and pub grub selection, really enjoyed the beers too.

We've been here a couple of times now when we're in town for Blue Jackets games. The service is great, very friendly, casual and helpful!! The food is so good with our favorites being the Brussel sprouts and Reuben egg rolls. It is not as loud as you expect a sports bar to be and the booths are high enough to give your group the feeling of being alone enough at a busy restaurant but able to have conversations at a reasonable level of voice. We love this place and we'll keep going back for sure!!! read more

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Really good beer and very tasty food. I was told by a co-worker that I must try the sauerkraut balls. They did not disappoint. Nor did the pub burger with a side of pierogis. Beers hit the spot too. If ever I'm back working in downtown Columbus, I shall return. read more

Barley's Brewing Company - Sauerkraut balls - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Two friends and I visited Barley's Brewing Company for beer and dinner after work. My biggest complaint is regarding parking. There are limited street parking spaces in that area and the nearest garage was $25 for "event" parking. I ended up parking several blocks away at a different garage. Parking issues aside, the rest of the visit went well. Barley's has a restaurant on the ground floor and a barcade on the second floor. For this visit we sat in the restaurant. Our server was friendly and provided swift service with our orders. I started with a beer flight to try some of their beers. Barley's is well known for its beers. The beers I tried were great. I went with the Turkey and Bacon Sandwich with Sweet Potato French Fries. The sandwich was delicious. I also enjoyed the fries, though the portion was small on that item. Barley's has some great beer and food. It is highly recommended if you are in the area for an event at the convention center or Nationwide Arena. read more

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Barleys was very much a bar like brewery. They had plenty of beers to choose from and was very popular in Columbus. The service was a little slow on getting our first round of drinks but the food came out at a good time. The brewery was busy as there was a sports team there together. Overall a loud place to be, but it had pretty good food. read more

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This place is located in short North. We went at lunchtime so it wasn't very busy. Our waitress was very attentive. The place is nice and large. They also have free games available. We got the nachos and the pierogies for lunch. Both are very good. We also got a beer flight and my husband thought the brown ale was amazing. We would definitely come back. read more

This is a great family friendly restaurant to go to if you have an event happening at the convention center. Close distance to many of the hotels in the area. Service was fantastic. The menu was a bit pricey, but the salad I had was delicious (Bistro Salad). The drinks are also a bit expensive, but what isn't anymore?? Overall, a good experience. read more

Called before hand if they took reservations, the employee that we got was very informative and helpful. He reported that if we got there at 4 we should be good and miss the rush before the 7 hockey game. Once there we were seated immediately. I ordered a sampler, it took a little for us to get our drinks but it was pretty busy. As an app we got their Bavarian pretzels. These were pretty good. As my main I got the buffalo chicken wrap. It was good. Although they did mix up our fries (not the end of the world) we just picked off of each other's plate. There sweet potato fries were the best I have had in a long time, wish they gave more. As we were sitting there it began to get more packed with hockey fans. You can tell it is a place to be when theres games going on. It was the perfect walking distance to the arena too. Less than 10 min walks read more

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One of our go to places downtown. The sauerkraut balls are THE BEST and the pierogies and sausage are amazing! You have to try both! read more

Barley's Brewing Company - Game Day - pitchers for $15 - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stopped here in the midst of a volleyball tournament. We share the egg rolls and wings. The wings were amazing! We had them well done with buffalo - and they were baked and fall off the bone. So tender and flavorful ... so much that we returned for a second time the next day! Great service and cold beers, too! read more

Fish and chips were excellent. Burger was also. Would eat there again. Fair prices

Columbus, Ohio. You might not expect to find culinary salvation between the brick walls of a Midwest gastropub. But then again, Barley's Brewing Company isn't your average neighborhood bar. It's the oldest gastropub in the city--and on Wednesdays, it becomes something close to sacred. The wings arrive like gospel. Not flash-fried garbage drowned in corporate sauce, but carefully considered, slow-seduced things of beauty. First baked, then grilled--an unconventional two-step that turns skin into something worthy of obsession and meat so tender it practically resigns itself to your mouth. You get dry-rubbed or wet. Doesn't matter. It hits. Every. Damn. Time. And just when you think you're comfortable, they offer you The Gates of Hell. A sauce that starts slow--playful, almost flirtatious--and then erupts. Not just hot. Intentional. Layers of vinegar, smoke, and chili unfold beneath the burn. You don't suffer through it--you give yourself to it. The blue cheese dressing isn't a dip. It's a mercy. Your lips are tingling, your chest humming with leftover heat. And that's when the beer arrives. It glows in the glass like it was poured straight from the sun. Backlit by golden hour, it's not just cold--it's earned. You taste citrus, maybe a whisper of malt, and that deep, grounding bitterness that anchors everything. This isn't a novelty can or a seasonal gimmick. It's brewed yards from your seat by people who still care about what beer should taste like. Then, the ricotta cheesecake. Lemon-laced. Silky. Tart. It's not dessert--it's forgiveness. A sweet benediction after your journey through spice and smoke. Barley's doesn't chase trends. They cook with conviction. They pour with purpose. They don't serve wings--they serve devotion. And in a world full of cheap shortcuts, that's a damn miracle. read more

Barley's Brewing Company - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Doesn't have a baby changing station in the men's bathroom. This is 2026. Figure it out!

Food was amazing, staff was friendly and service was fast Music wasn't too loud so I could actually hear my colleague talk at lunch and the decorations for Halloween were cute read more

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Great food. Great service. Anyone rating this place less than a 5 is a hater The BYO burger is great and the salads are pretty big. Beer selection is totally legit read more

My fiance and I came here to grab a quick bite before a concert at the nearby nationwide arena. It was very very busy when we got there so we put our name down. They actually quoted us 50 minutes but ended up being closer to 15, so that's was good. Once we were seated our server came by quickly and got us started with drinks. They highly recommended the wings with house made sauce and the perogies. We couldn't resist so we had to try the wings. For my entree I got the crispy chicken sandwich with perogies on the side. While my fiance got the traditional burger and fries The wings were a solid 10/10. They were extremely juice and full of flavor. I loved that they were grilled and the house made sauce was heavenly. The chicken sandwich was meh. For as much as it cost I don't feel like you get that big of a burger. They also use a bun that reminds me of school lunch. It wasn't really that crispy and I've had way better else where. My fiance felt the same way, though I did think his burger was better than mine. The perogies were okay too. The filling was lacking flavor, but I did like the crispiness of it and the sautéed onion. Overall it was an okay meal. We would come back just for the wings themselves! read more

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Great beers good food. Cool atmosphere, wall to wall Buckeyes with music playing. Probably more restaurant than sports bar vibe. Never had an empty drink or glass on the table. Our server was busy but attentive to us. Definitely a great Saturday afternoon find to pregame DMB. read more

Dark bar across from Convention Center with pub food. The $15 hummus plate was excellent, $.95 garlic parm wings were okay, bit salty, tavern chicken sandwich ($18) was good with great pierogies on the side. Service was good except took awhile to get bill. read more

We loved their beers while visiting from California! Had a variety to taste, which was perfect.

For some reason this place never resonates with me as a brewery. I read it more so as a bar & restaurant that happens to serve craft beer. We came in most recently as a stop for dinner prior to a show at Kemba Live. The place was packed but they were able to find us a spot quite quickly. Service was FAST and the hostess and our waiter were both very kind and attentive. My problem with Barley's lies with the food and beverage. The peer cut the mustard for me. This could just be a me problem, my husband liked his. What we DID both agree on was that the food prices were outrageous. We decided to split the chicken tender entree along with a side of sauerkraut balls. Both arrived promptly and piping hot. The issue we had was with an entree of chicken tenders and fries costing $16, when the "tenders" were actually just 8 chicken nuggets placed around the rim of the plate with a pile of fries in the middle. I am NOT here to not chicken nuggets -- we are on team chicken nuggets. What I can't get on board with is charging people $16 for what we got. The fries were good and flavorful. The sauerkraut balls lacked flavor in my opinion -- as if they rinsed off all the brine and then just fried the sad flavorless cabbage. I'm polish so when you tell me there is sauerkraut, i want to taste sauerkraut. All in all not a place i'd likely eat again, but worth stopping by to grab a beer! read more

Barley's Brewing Company - Sauerkraut balls -- need more SAUERkraut flavor - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I enjoyed my time a Barley's. I got there at 5:30pm on a Friday prior to a Blue Jackets game, and there were others who had that same idea given the convenient walk to Nationwide Arena. I appreciated the seating that was available, strategically placed TVs and happy hour discount for apps and pints. Our server was great. My Scottish Ale was tasty. The nachos were filling for 2 even without adding meat to them. Bonus points for sister location Brewcadia which had a great selection of free play video games. read more

went on 1-18-25 around 4:30pm before the neon paint party (which was absolutely amazing!) food was good. ruben egg rolls were delicious. the pierogis were ok but needed better dipping sauce not just sour cream. had the bistro salad as my main & it was full of flavor. our server was absolutely terrible. as a server myself, i understand being busy and understaffed - but there was absolutely no communication from them. we had to ask them to get our orders/drinks. literally went 25 mins without them stopping by. looking at other reviews this seems to be common. attaching picture from painting experience. read more

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Great wings had those and the pierogi for side. It was delicious friendly service. Good chill vibe fora Sunday.

The Brisket Mac and Cheese was so good we came back again the next day, so our friends could try it.

The best part was the bistro salad with chicken. We ordered a large so it came out to $19. We also ordered the nachos with cheese and it was mostly tortilla chips with shredded cheese that someone stuck under some heat for a bit. There were not enough liquid concepts in these nachos to make them good. We did add chicken which was about 3 ounces for an extra $6 which brought this dish to close to $19. Would definitely not get again. To conclude we decided on a lava cake for desert (not pictured). The actual cake was doughy, no real molten center. It was topped off with a little bit of whipped cream and a cherry for $14. Would 1000% not get this again. Overall very disappointed and I wouldn't come back. Service was good. The waiter was on it. Not his fault the food was bad. read more

Barley's Brewing Company - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stopped by for lunch. Had the cranberry salad with grilled chicken and Italian wedding soup. And of course tried some beers. Their Mexican beer on tap was good and our server was awesome. read more

I have been going here for a long time. I have tried almost every wing spot in columbus ohio, and this takes the cake. Large wings with alot of meat, 10$ every Wednesday for 10 wings is best deal in town. I hate charred and grilled wings funny enough these are my favorite in town. Great sauces, great service. read more

You want high energy atmosphere? You want to hear laughter and fun around you? Head to Barleys when there is a Crew game and a CBJ game scheduled for that day. What a blast. Bar staff was swamped but still had smiles on their faces. Pushing drinks out as fast as possible and still keeping a great attitude. Food as always is amazing and the beer selection is top-notch. Try the Blood orange wheat beer. Yum. My wife got the Turkey club and barely finished it. I had the pierogis and sausage dinner. Hit it with a little hot sauce and commenced to devour. Thanks Barleys staff for a fun evening! read more

Really great selection beers, but they were out of a lot of options. We went later in the night, and felt like we overstayed our welcome as they kept coming by to grab empty glasses from our flight. We ended up being the last people in there, but the vibe overall was nice. Would have liked to see it during the day or not when it was closing. Food was decent, but would come back for beer and app or something. read more

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Very relaxed brew pub perfect for hanging out and catching up. We split the chicken burger, which they were kind enough to cut in half for sharing. Fries were yummy. The on tap beers were varied, some easy drinking choices. And the waitstaff was friendly and responsive. Nice visit. read more

Wow the food was delicious!!!!! I had the Turkey bacon Swiss sandwich and they let me sun the cheese for smoked Gouda. It was perfectly toasted, had tons of Turkey and tasted so good! I also got sweet potato fries which were very good too. They had specials that went along with the Arnold classic, which was this weekend and it provided great options such as big portions of grilled chicken and a double burger (which was huge and delicious according to my son). Our waitress was very attentive and funny. We surprisingly got seated quickly even though it was very busy. The atmosphere is public/ brewery like. Not too loud and comfortable booths. It's very easy to get to from the convention center. read more

Food was delicious!! Waitress could have cared less about us or our table.. We had 6 people so she knew she was going to get 20% gratuity. Which was surprising cause usually it's for a table of 8. Anyways she didn't refill our drinks; forgot extra napkins and any simple requests we had. Her excuse was her brain wasn't working.. Let me tell you she did not care. Will return but will make sure she isn't our waitress. She was not working too hard. Knowing her tip was already included. I saw a gentleman waiter busting his butt while she was just gone pretty much the whole time. She don't deserve the tip she got. The tip she should have been given is she should actually try and do her job and have a little more care for those who just want a good meal and decent service. read more

Great location in the heart of downtown between Arena District and Short North. These guys have been here long before the Ale Trail was created. Good selection of familiar beers along with good service, No food this visit. I've had it before and it was good. The interior hasn't changed much over the years, which is fine. My bartender had an empty tap so he got a beer from the Bar/Arcade upstairs (which sounds like it under the same ownership).. read more

Barley's Brewing Company - Refreshing on a hot day. One of the house beers. - Pubs Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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