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    Columbus Bar

    3.8 (102 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Pretzel Bites nice-n-girthy
    Zak B.

    Service was fantastic and the wife and I were thoroughly surprised with how large the pretzel bites were! Oompf, the GIRTH!!

    Sankalp B.

    Columbus bar is one of the oldest br in the town and it's locals favorite place to hang out. You can have your own mug hanging on the bar but for that you have to be really regular here.. the service is fast food is good and decent beer menu. It's a small bar but worth trying.

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    Ken N.

    The more places I dine and drink around the state, the more I run into places that are set up differently than others. Even Yelp has a difficult time deciding if this is a bar (Columbus Bar) or a Brewery (Power House Brewing) and has reviews for both places that overlap and are interchangeable. If you haven't been here, Power House bought the bar and serves their limited line (only 3 options) as well as a large number of "guest" beers. The bar itself is very old and sadly, shows its age...not in the best way. Restrooms are small, ceiling tiles are dingy, and it looks like it is "well worn". Some might find it adds character, but my wife noticed a lot of things which made it hard to ignore in my review. There was only one server working the lunch shift and she was serving both the bar and family dining sides which are separated by a wall, so you couldn't see her when she was on the other side. Not a great situation. I will say that some of the food we ordered was really good! I had the Kraut Balls appetizer which include sausage and cream cheese with the sauerkraut and then rolled in panko before deep frying. The horseradish dip (not too strong) gives the appetizer a really flavorful balance. I also liked my pulled pork sandwich. There were nice strips of roasted pork and the sauce (on the side) had a bit of apple flavor that made the sandwich really good. The portion was smaller than most places I've been...maybe that is intentional since it was lunch time. I got to pick a side and I found the cole slaw rather tasteless...no sweetness, no acidity. My wife got the lunch sized tenderloin which is intentionally smaller than most I've tried, but still a decent amount of meat. She thought it a bit overcooked, but otherwise it was fine. She got the steamed veggies which could have used some seasoning, but otherwise were served fully cook, not al dente (which was fine for her.) I think one of the problems I have with a brewery owned business is that they don't serve flights. Most likely, it is because they don't make enough varieties to fill out a flight. I was able to get two samples of the house beers and settled on the Amber Ale "Jack the Bum" (5.8% 62 IBU) which was far more bitter than most ambers I've had. The price was great ($4.75 for a pint) but the beer was just okay. I also tried the Ceraline (4.9% 22) which is an odd combination of Hoppy Cream Ale. I usually think of cream ales as gateway options into craft beer. The hoppy taste in this one might deter a newbie from trying more. Why not simply make an IPA if you want it hoppy? Or just a cream ale? Or make one of each, have four kinds of beers, and be able to offer a flight? I just don't get it for an established brewery to not be able to offer more. To sum up, the food was pretty good, the beer was okay, and it does help support a local business. But there are a lot of other local restaurants and breweries (and some combos) that I much prefer. Review #2231

    Lunch Special  Chicken Tenders tossed in buffalo sauce  Salad with grilled chicken.
    Kara M.

    My husband and I had the day off and wanted to go to lunch but didn't want to blow the budget. Columbus Bar was a great choice!!! They have a $7 lunch special with enough options to choose from. He got chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce with a side of fries and I got a salad and added grilled chicken. That was around $9. The chicken was real chicken and kind of crispy (which I love). The salad was be enough and very filling. We will definitely be back!

    Allison F.

    Are you over these new breweries with their exposed steel beams and overall industrial vibe? Fear not! Columbus Bar, home to PowerHouse Brewing, is a step back in time to a scene that's more likely to remind you of an episode of "Cheers". Not only will you find taps from Powerhouse but also a solid selection of craft guest taps. Our visit didn't include food, but it did include samples of all of the Powerhouse beers. I've had Diesel Oil Stout at Indiana beer festivals, and it's definitely the stand out of their lineup. I'm not going to be in a rush to get back to this bar, but it's nice to know that there's a casual spot to cozy up to craft brews in the heart of Columbus.

    Mason B.

    We went for a few drinks and a quick snack after hitting a few bars beforehand. Our server was great, quick, and very friendly. The only thing I didn't like is that a wing I had already took a bite out of and swallowed, to look down to see that it may have not been fully cooked.

    Ultimate beef n cheddar. Roast beef, nacho cheese, horseradish sauce, French onions on a homemade pretzel bun! Gaaaaaaah! Yes!

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    Great local spot! The staff is amazing and they have a good selection of beer. Cheese balls are by far my favorite.

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    Come for the Ahi Tuna Tacos and maybe drink a beer or ten. Great atmosphere and generally friendly help.

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    Steak ok, breaded mushroom caps good, nice selection of their beers an others, service ok but slow

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    I love the selection of craft beers and house beers on tap. The food is always good and the staff is always friendly.

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    The best tenderloin I have ever had! And, the bun cannot even hold it. It is huge! Go now and eat eat eat!!!

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    One of the best beer selections in town. More of a cafe vibe than dive bar. Tasty food to go with the beer.

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    Gallery Bar and Bistro
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    Delicious lunch

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    Inside the restaurant

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