I think Derive is a great pub for many reasons. First, their pizza is great because its flavors are light but still flavorful. Second, my favorite are the cheese curds, mainly because they are the right crispy-ness and not too chewy. Third, the servers are nice and give you advice. Lastly, the food is always ready quite quickly. read more

They use QR codes for menus and your tab. My most recent visit was last week as part of a get together with my book club. It was about 8pm on a Friday. At times the volume of noise seemed loud. Later, I noticed Ed my watch had thrown alerts regarding the decibel levels. We got a variety of munchies along with drinks. Cheese curds, fries, French onion dip with chips, Ohio Pepperoni pizza and Tikka pizza. One friend got the burger and fries. She said the House Smack sauce tasted like thousand island dressing. Our server said we pretty much ordered all the best items on the menu. The curds arrived first. Salty, hot, and greasy (in a good way). The fries have a coating on them which retains the crispness of the fries. The Ohio Pepperoni pizza is as good as I remember. The chips appear to be handmade and aren't greasy at all. I was so full I never got to try the Tikka pizza. read more

If you like endless variations on the IPA and pilsner theme, this is a good place for you. They have a large selection of house and guest taps that rotates frequently. I am not a fan of endless IPAs, but they rotate some great pilsners, solid lagers, and have a very good English dark mild, Lost Leatherman that is always in season. Would I sell my mother to have breweries bring back a non-imperial stout or a porter? Yes. Sorry, Mom. Contrasting the expansive beer menu, the food menus is limited but the quality is very good. Kudos for sticking to what works. Indoor and outdoor seating and a chain tree inside that really ties the room together. What's not to love? Stouts I suppose. read more

Derive Brewing - Chain tree - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Server was really helpful. I got a flight based on his recommendations and it was good to taste. Oddly, the hazy was my least favorite which usually that's the one I like the best. The west coast ipa was my favorite of the ones I tried. Burger was great and half off with a pint, which was a great surprise. My son and his friend each got a pizza and should have just split one as they were huge and delicious. I was glad to have leftovers the next day tho. Atmosphere was good- full of people just enjoying themselves. Nice vibe. Would go hang out there if I lived nearby. Worth a visit for sure! read more

The atmosphere, service, food and drinks was just the best! We met up a friend from out of town for light bites and drinks. I ordered the waitress's suggestion and got the Livin' the Dream. It was a blonde beer and I ordered the wings and cheese curds. The guys got the burger. Everything was delicious. My husband ordered the house burger. The service was excellent. We loved the hospitality and service with a smile! We will be back to try their pizza. read more

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Amazing brewery. Nice funky ambiance. Great service. All the beers are great but loved the sours Juice Tube: Cukeberry Cooler (sample and ) and the Mr.Tastee Banana Pudding (takeout) , and Lost Leatherman (sample and takeout) the most which I gave a 5 on Untappd. Would love to come back here as they have so much great stuff. read more

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First time at Derive. Good amount of parking. The space is somewhat small but is done well. The bar has a good vibe and is where I sat. I got the Korean BBQ smash burger topped with Korean BBQ aioli, Cleveland Kraut Kimchi, gochugaru (korean chili flake) and scallion. I don't understand the smash burger craze since I like my burgers medium rare, but if I have to eat a smash burger to enjoy these toppings, I'm in! The heat, texture and combination of flavors were epic. The fries are well done too! They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and this was even after 30 minutes. Nothing fancy but done amazingly well and very quickly. My burger was out in a few minutes. I will say that the pizzas I saw coming out of the kitchen will have me coming back to try one of them. The beer was good, although I'll admit that the heat from the burger affected my pallet to truly enjoy the beers since I got a tasting flight. I was here on a Friday night between 5:45 and 7 and it was filling up until I was ready to head out. They do have happy hour on Friday from 2-5pm for $1 off pints. read more

Derive Brewing - Korean BBQ Smashed Burger - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Great food, good service, and a cool atmosphere. Small but mighty menu packs a punch with specials that are so good!! Service is super friendly and food comes out hot and fast. You can scan the QR code for a menu and order/pay online or stick with traditional menu and service. We ordered wings and the special crispy chicken sandwich. Wings were perfectly cooked, not too greasy and the fried chicken was lip smacking good! Good little spot to hit! read more

Derive Brewing - Special crispy chicken sandwich and Chicken Wings - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Normally just stop in for beers but on this visit we decided to try a pizza. It is a tavern style pizza with a slightly thicker crust which was nice and crunchy. We tried a special Mediterranean veggie pizza and it was absolutely delicious. Pizza is a nice size as we were able to take some home. The beers are always solid but the English dark mild we tried was so good! read more

Derive Brewing - English dark mild - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I've been here twice over the years, including a stop most recently after work on a Wednesday evening in November. The staff are SUPER friendly and welcoming. I loved that. I appreciate when walking into someplace I'm unfamiliar with, I am welcomed in graciiously, even though they don't know me at all. I ordered a flight of beer so I could try a few different beers. I also ordered a pint afterward of one of the IPAs I enjoyed. My server recommended some flavors to try while I was there and he was spot on. (I interacted with two different servers, one male, one female, both equally helpful and friendly). I would return, only in part for good beer, moreso it's the inviting feel I get from this place. This staff realizes that we have options around town and they made me feel like they wanted me there. read more

Awesome local brewery near the campus and my hotel. I just came in for a four pack to take home with me and was pleasantly surprised how busy and lovely this place was. There is a food menu but I did not order anything. Vibe is 100% college campus with bit of hippy. read more

Derive Brewing - 8% DDhH Hazy - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The deli was worth a visit. There are about 10 outdoor tables when the weather is nice. The menu is limited to burgers and pizza, but the beer is unique and cold. The service was non-existent and we weren't fans of spending 15 minutes using our phones to place our orders. read more

My favorite brewery in Columbus! Why? The vibe is extremely friendly and the brewer(s) are extremely technically competent. It's very rare that you get both of these things simultaneously. You do get the friendly, gregarious brewers that make beer that is...fine. And then you've got the low emotional intelligence brewers that are brewing wizards. The folks that run this place are both. How do I know? I talked to them for hours on end at the bar. Even though I was an obnoxious homebrewer, they treated me like an equal. Felt great, man. As far as their beer: everything is good. There speciality is definitely Hazy IPA though. If you want to taste a FRESH, UN-OXIDIZED Hazy for the first time, this is the place! read more

Derive Brewing - oxygenless Hazy IPAs! - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Had a first date here and it was great. Relaxed environment and great food. Good beer and friendly staff.

I'm sad I forgot to take pics of the food! But this place was super good! The playlist was on point and the service staff were super friendly! We had the Sabauce wings to start which were amazing! Had a nice kick to them. We also both got the Derive Burgers but my husband got the impossible burger patty and they were both really juicy! We both had Derive beers but I can't remember the exact name. My husband had one of their stouts and I had the hazy IPA. We will definitely be back! read more

I've been rolling into Derive since they first took over from SIP--and immediately spotted some familiar faces from the old North High Brewing crew I used to see back when I haunted the Short North. Inside, it can get a bit cozy (read: cramped), but the vibe is always good. And when the weather's cooler? That patio fire pit is clutch. Easy to grab a spot out there and hang for a while. Bonus points: there's plenty of parking thanks to the massive lot--something way too many breweries around here can't claim. Ordering's all done via QR code at the table, and the service? Surprisingly on point for that style. I've never had a wrong order, a missing beer, or that awkward "did they forget about us?" feeling. Now let's talk about the beer--because that's the real glow-up. The tap list has been getting stronger year after year, and it's clear they're putting in the work to grow. This isn't a place coasting on "good enough." You can tell there's pride in what they're brewing. I've posted up at the bar, claimed a corner table, and lounged outside--and every time, once I've got a seat, I don't really want to leave. Clintonville scored with this one. In a city crowded with breweries, Derive's not just hanging on--they're thriving. And honestly? I'm here for it. read more

We got in late from our flight from CA to move our daughter in to her apt, go OH! We were beat but hungry and needed a good drink. We love trying our breweries when traveling and so glad we found Derive! The guy who helped us( sorry forgot his name) was so helpful! I had a great Pilsner and my husband lived the IPAs. The food, so good! Sorry no pics but we both had the smash burger & fries, yum! Our daughter had the pepperoni pizza. It was so good and a good size. Try this place! We'll definitely be back!! read more

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Tiny update: tried the chicken tikka pizza today. Instead of pizza sauce I think they use tikka marsala,,, cheese, chicken herbs spices amd jalapeños. Its quite good. As usual service was top notch. Would of stayed longer but a group of rude parents brought their young children in tow. Kids are fine but not when they are screeching. They deposited their kids at a table, completely unsupervised and they were screeching loudly, non stop at an adult absent table. Cuz... well, I guess mamma needs a break. Well everyone who was NOT with them had a look of pure pain each time the kids screeched. Lol. And, tbo--That group of people sucked the zen right out of the air and we couldn't leave fast enough, lol. Thought a brewery would be somewhat screech free. Poor bartenders. I bet they wished they could leave too. HA! read more

Derive Brewing - Chicken tikka pizza. Yummy!. - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Soooo good! Tikka pizza is a MUST! I was on the fence about what to order and asked the server who recommended and said I would one disappointed and I was not disappointed one bit! It is spicy, which I love, but letting others know. I was traveling so told my husband about it. Sooo good! Loved the vibe and the servers were awesome! Small place so don't be shocked to have to wait a bit. Would 100% go back and take others with me! read more

Somewhat of a hidden gem in Columbus Clintonville neighborhood. Small but nice brewery tucked back in a strip center. Staff was attentive & let us know @ Wednesday half off burger day with a purchase of a pint. I've had their pizza before (which is great), and the smash burger was awesome too. I had the jalapeño smash burger. A crispy smash patty on a brioche bun, pepperjack cheese, fresh jalapenos, crispy fried onions, shredded lettuce, and jalapeno cream cheese ranch. I also had the fries which were crispy & awesome too. Their beers are great as well read more

Derive Brewing - Jalapeño Smash-burger & Fries with a Rauch, Gator, Scissors beer. - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Stopped by Derive Brewery to grab a 6-pack to go, and I'm so glad I did. Super smooth pickup--staff was welcoming and quick to help me choose something I'd like. The beer itself? Fantastic. Packed with flavor, super fresh, and clearly crafted with care. You can tell these folks take pride in what they do. I'll definitely be back, whether for another pack or to hang out and try more on tap. Great local spot! read more

This little spot is pumping out some of the best beers in the city. Not to mention the best cauliflower wings I have ever had. I've been lucky enough to visit this place on two different occasions. The menu keeps a great rotation of fantastic brews and the cooler has a great selection of 4 packs you can go. Staff is super friendly. Looking forward to another visit soon. read more

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Went to Derive tonight for dinner and a couple beers. Great atmosphere tonight - more than half full and warm and inviting. Good variety on the beer menu with several interesting looking collabs. I had a flight of mostkynIPAs and they were varied and good. Had the cauliflower wings with sabauce, an Indian sauce. The wings were crisp and the sauce was really good! Also had the Detive smashburger. Very tasty and fresh. Service was super attentive on a fairly busy night. read more

Derive Brewing - Chain palm tree art in the restaurant. - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

2nd Wednesday date here, and it'll definitely be a regular spot for us! Can't beat burger, fries, and a pint of beer for $14, especially for the quality of everything. My last review holds true, but I'll comment on the different things we tried today! The drinks were delicious! Well, I don't like Manhattans, and my partner doesn't like beer - but our drinks were delicious for who it was meant for :P I had the Mr. Tastee: Blueberry Crumble beer, which was very lightly carbonated and almost creamy. It is sour, as it's meant to be, but the cinnamon and marshmallow notes made for great sweet undertones and a warm, sweet aftertaste. The Manhattan was definitely a very strong sipper, and my partner really liked it. We were very sad to see the Kimchi burger was gone, but my partner tried the Jalapeño Popper Burger instead. We agreed it was a great concept and very yummy in some bites, but it was poorly constructed. The creamy sauce was only present on some parts, so it was very jalapeño in some bites, very popper in others. We did love the added texture of the fried onion and enjoyed the overall taste, but it'd be a lot better if more carefully made. It's not as pleasant of a spice without the sauce. Lastly, we sat inside today for the first time. It's definitely a much louder and overstimulating environment than the calmer, more intimate outdoor seating, but I suppose that's to be expected on cold day when a special is taking place. You do get checked on much more often if you sit inside. And the decor is very pretty. Can't wait to come back here and try more! read more

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My first experience having Derive was blindly picking up a hazy IPA crowler of theirs at Savor Growl a few years ago. I remember liking the beer, and I was hoping for good things when I chose to visit on a recent Saturday night. Without a doubt, the place delivered. Easy parking in their lot led to easy seating at that bar for the Mrs and me. She went the cocktail route, but I was there for the beer. I had their 'Friends' flight of four beers influenced by hops from different regions. All four were on point. Definitely recommend. The menu was more robust than you would expect from a brewery, and the Thanksgiving Poutine and Loaded Fries were some of the tastiest bar carbs I've had in a while. Both were full of flavors without being too sloppy. Another pleasant surprise was the decor. Cool chandeliers, sports on TV and even a fire pit for your outdoor consumption. Derive is far from your average brewery. read more

Derive Brewing - Thanksgiving Poutine (left) and Loaded Fries - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Cool little brewery in the Columbus area. They had a nice selection of very good beers. I'm partial to the Akita Japanese rice beer they had. I recommend doing a flight and trying a few read more

Ohio Pepperoni pizza is amazing along with the beers, burgers, wings and of course their beers. Service is always amazing in a small Clintonville brewery. Stop in and give them a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

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My wife and I love coming to Derive. They have great beer and the food is always really well made and delicious. They have great specials as well. Wednesday is half off burger day - and their smash burgers are killer! The wings here are amazing as well - easily some of the best in Columbus. The staff here are always very friendly and quick to bring another round. They have several TVs so it's a fantastic place to watch a game. Located next to Lucky's supermarket, there is a nice little patio area. Last time we were there we sat at the bar though. Inside is very cozy and they always play an interesting mix of music. Overall, Derive is just a nice neighborhood brewpub that always offers an enjoyable experience. read more

Came here with a friend for dinner. They were having a special of buy a pint and get 1/2 off their standard burger. We both ordered the burger special and I added a wedge salad. The wedge came out early and was huge. Was plenty to share so I cut in half. I don't like bleu cheese dressing so I ordered ranch but did expect bleu cheese crumbles and it didn't have any so that was disappointing. Nonetheless I would order again and I loved. The burger. Wow. It was so good. It was crispy on the edges and salty. Everything I wanted a smash burger to be. Our service was unusual but not bad. I loved the atmosphere read more

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Went on a Wednesday night (Smash Burger Deal!) with friends. The food and drinks were amazing and the environment was casual and laid back. Parking: they have a lot and it was super easy Service: our waiter was attentive and quick but not over bearing Food: I got their smash burger deal (burger + chips and a beer for $12 on Wednesdays) - so great!! The burger was a good size but appropriately thin for a smash burger, well seasoned and not too greasy. Their house sauce was delicious! It does come with a good bit of lettuce so if lettuce isn't your thing I'd ask them to leave it off rather than thinking you'll just pick it off. Beer: I got the Strawberry Sour from heart state and it was amazing! Not too hoppy and just the right hint of strawberry. Overall would definitely recommend! read more

Derive Brewing - Smash Smashed Burger - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is a pretty chill spot with some good beers on tap. The staff is great! The food is also quite good. I got the hot honey pep pizza and it was fantastic! Soooo crispy and not too spicy. I also love the art piece in the center of the bar. read more

Some of the best smash burgers in the city. The beer is always good and they always have something new on tap. Chill vibe to the place too.

This was my favorite stop from our trip to Columbus! Got to try some good beers, yummy pizza, and admire the cool tree sculpture that grows from the center of the room! My fiancé tried the Lettuce King, which was a little too IPA-y for me, but I had the Living the Dream, which was a lager, and was perfect for what I wanted. We also split the Ohio Pepperoni pizza. It was tasty and has a crispy crust, but we wished there was more chili honey drizzle on it! Overall, this was a fun spot with yummy beers and pizza! read more

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We went to Derive Brewing after the OSU game. It is definitely worth a visit. No surprise, they have a great and wide beer selection. All of us found something we liked and enjoyed them. I had a saison called Well Positioned. It was excellent (and was perfect with pizza). None of us tried it, but they had a beer called Teddy Grahams with milk stout. While waiting for pizza, I had the hummus. The hummus was good, but they served it with potato chips. That was definitely different, but think I prefer it was vegetables or pita chips. For the pizza, we had something called the "I Like to Party." It came with sausage, pepperoni, and veggies. It was really good with a very nice sauce and crust. The toppings were great also. It is definitely worth a visit. read more

Derive Brewing - Pizza - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This is a newer brewery that I noticed for the past few months whenever I went next door to Lucky's Market. I came on a Thursday to get drinks with a friend. I liked everything I had! I got an IPA and a milkshake beer. Refreshing! There were definitely a number of people here. Folks sitting inside and outside in their patio. There are a lot more young adults here. Loved seeing it since most breweries I've been to in town had older adults. I didn't feel out of place! Staff was fantastic! Really friendly! We ordered our drinks at the counter, but they had the chance to come around and take our empty glasses and ask if we wanted anything else. They do serve food here! I saw a lot of people ordering pizza and burgers. Smelled so good! There's a fun looking tree in the metal made from chains. A bunch of locks with peoples names on it hung from it. Really great art piece! read more

Tasty Brews and Tasty Burgers! Neighborhood bar feel, small, tucked in small building strip mall like area directly across from Eagle/Giant Food store (Waze steers you right past it, so does Google Maps.) Friendly staff. Crispy edged smash burgers. Decently long list of own beers. Will come back next time I am in Columbus for certain! read more

Fun little place just outside of Columbus kinda hidden away near a grocery store. Good wait staff who even comped a drink when it was missed. Great wings with some interesting sauces. Loved the Indian tikka style ones. read more

A group of us stopped by for a quick Wednesday night dinner since the weather was so beautiful! They have great outdoor patio seating as well as a large garage door to make the inside feel more open. Their menu has a lot of very interesting items including a chicken tikka pizza!! We opted to try their smash burger special, which gets you a beer, chips, and a 1/3 burger for $12!! I tried the Mexican lager which was slightly hoppy with a good punch of lime. The burger was also fantastic, maybe one of my favorites in Columbus. I will definitely be back to try other items on their menu. read more

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We visited Derive on a busy Friday night in January. There was a wait, but you can do so with beer in hand. It's small and super cute with a chain tree in the middle of the space. There's a small patio out front with a few tables and heaters. We tried a sampling of beers and enjoyed them all. We shared an order of wings and a pizza. Both were good. Service was good. We would definitely return. read more

I met friends for happy hour on a very cold Friday evening back in January of this year (2022). I never made it to this space when it was originally SIP Local, but apparently most things have stayed the same except the owners and name has changed hands. I like the space. It's got a campy vibe, imo, I think due to the dark green walls and chain-link tree smack in the center of the room. A cool touch. There's a Wednesday nite special - their Smash Burger, chips and a beer all for $11 but they didn't (and still don't) have any food happy hour specials. Their menu is viewable via QR code (see pic). All pizzas are 12" cut into 6 slices. I tried their Luke Trio (I adore sausage and mushrooms of all kind). It was quite good. The toppings filled a good portion of the dough and tasted really good. I'm not the biggest fan of artisanal pizzas, as they seem to lack toppings and leave waaaaay to much crust leftovers - I want protein/toppings not dough - so this was a solid experience. There's free parking in the lot in front of Derive, and they have a front patio (on the small side) for nice days. read more