Longtime favorite next to Lowe's in Hilliard, Hales Ales is under new ownership. It's now known as The Ale House in Mill Run. As with many new businesses, there have been many challenges in reopening starting with a beautiful remodel of the dining area. Not overly fancy but a definite upgrade in the main seating area, outside front patio, and restrooms. They've spent some money to improve the experience. Plenty of TVs for sports viewing. But mainly they've expanded the old menu (which was terrific) to now include 13 sandwiches, 4 salads, 8 appetizers, 8 house pizzas plus my favorite stromboli, and countless beers, wines, liquors. Some desserts and a kids menu. The items we've tried were very good. Oh, a cool Happy Hour too. AND the service on a busy Friday evening was commendable. Every body hustled their buns off and the few extras we needed- all you had to do is ask. A nice visit with the new owner revealed his commitment to the Hilliard dining/bar scene. He and his employees are very appreciative of your patronage and are committed to your satisfaction. Let's give "The Ale House in Mill Run" your support! read more

They have dressed this place up a bit since the last time I ate here. Waitress was spot on with drinks and full service. Food was brought out in a timely matter. There is a nice patio area to sit. Lots of TVs if you care to watch sports. read more

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We met some family here tonight and had a great meal. The Stromboli is huge and very reasonably priced at $12. It was the star of the show with the teenagers. They almost ate it all. My grilled chicken wrap was tight and the veggies were fresh. My fries were standard McDonald's type fries. We would definitely go back as it's close to our church. read more

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Great food and atmosphere on Christmas Eve. The place seems pretty busy for Christmas Eve, but our server Jazzlynn was super friendly and did a great job. read more

We've been going to Hales Ales and kitchen for years to watch football and enjoy their great food. Sadly, the restaurant is under new ownership and nothing is the same. They struggled to get the OSU game on, it took five minutes into the first quarter before they could get the game on. Service was insanely slow, took well over an hour for our food to come. They redecorated trying to give the place a more upscale vibe, also a fail as this place is a sports bar. We will be looking for a new regular spot to watch football. read more

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prices advertised online and menus are outdated. This is misleading and wrong that a Caesar salad is $13 and add $5.99 for chicken where's All menus.com (the link directly below their contact info) has it advertised as grilled chicken Caesar salad for $11.50, so instead of 12 bucks for lunch I was blindly charged $22 for my lunch. At check out they automatically added their own tip to a PICK UP ORDER. So they tipped themselves for what? Doing their jobs? read more

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Flatbread Margarita Pizza .... Oh soooo DELISH! Mind you, I'm not a pizza fan, but this was good!!!! I ate almost the whole thing The balsamic and tomatoes were plenty, although frankly, I could use extra Basil. Overall 9.8 off 10! But PLEASE BE PATIENT, they're very short of staff, and the crews are working very hard to fill your order. Hence, BE KIND, appreciate their hard work by giving them generous $$ tips, at least 20%. And no, I don't work for them. read more

Hale's Ales & Kitchen - Flatbread Margarita Pizza - Bars Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

Service was ridiculous. Salmon salad was supposed to come with shoestring potatoes..had none. when asked for fries instead, they added the amount to the check. I ordered hot tea and was told they didn't have any. Burger came with mayo, had to scrape it off. They claimed all burgers are served with mayo. Never saw that on the menu. Two of my friends also had burger and guess what? No mayo. Will not be going back. read more

Very disappointed with new ownership. Terrible service for our 6 top. Asked for several condiments and never received them. Never came back to take 2nd drink order. Food took forever to receive. Changed pizza crust for gf pizza and it's not the same and not good! Owner promised me things he has yet to deliver to fix our concerns. Sad old owners sold! read more

Stopped in here with the hubby on a Friday night. We chose to eat inside where there was a covered outdoor patio with seating too. It took a while to get a waiter to get our drinks and the food seemed to take a while too. We didnt complain as we figured that they were probably short staffed in the kitchen. Maybe. Maybe not. Food and atmosphere was good. I'm sure we'll be back again. read more

great little spot for lunch. i will be back! We shared the Italian sub. French fries were freshly cut and delicious.

This restaurant is as a great find! The owners were incredibly friendly. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. I got the chicken Cobb salad and the chicken was out of this world!!! read more

A group of friends has been coming here for trivia for several years. Earlier this year, the business was sold. Good core staff remain, but ownership/mgmt is a mess. From around February until just a few weeks ago, the place was in a state of remodel, including 1 bathroom at times, with no lock on the door, cable boxes dangling from unpainted, papered and taped walls for MANY months, an extremely limited liquor selection (1 bourbon), pizza oven broken 2 of the last 4 times we've been there (the place is known for it's stromboli and flatbreads), and about 1/2 the beer selection they once had. Last night, after most trivia participants were present and had ordered food and drink, the owners decided to call off trivia. The reason given was that they were "focusing on the dining experience" and apparently decided it best to make this change DURING trivia. So AT LEAST 1/2 the patrons were treated to being told to buzz off after likely ordering their 2-3rd food choice. The owners were inexplicably disrespectful to the customer, the staff, the trivia company, and the Hales name, which they'll surely be changing as they burn down the brand. The most disgusting part was that, even though both owners were present, they had a proxies do the dirty work of calling the trivia host and, embarrassed and frustrated, the servers were made to go to each table and explain that trivia was off. But hey, the owner assured me they've been at this for 35 yrs and know what they are doing. read more

This is the second time we tried hale's ales under new owner... Gave them a pass the first time... (Terrible service) Second time .. midweek ..7:00 pm Food is good 7.5-to 8 out of 10 Ambiance is ( under construction ) Service is 2 out of 10 .. Got our meal.... No one stopped to see if we needed Anything the whole time from start to finish.... Had to go to the bar to get the check ! I will give them one more chance But my wife will not... Service should be the name of the game.... 3 strikes your Out !!! read more

Customer service is great! Food is very good. Atmosphere is great. Owners are very nice and greets everyone. Very friendly. Service is quick and beer are cold. read more

First time here. It took a few minutes to get greeted, and it appeared short staffed as the crew seemed rushed a bit. The Stromboli sounded great and was what brought me here, but I learned that after 8:00 PM, they shift to a "Late Night" menu and the Stromboli wasn't on it. That was disappointing. Cajun House Chips were a massive order, but only one small container of dipping sauce. I got the Blue Cheese Buffalo Chicken Flatbread. It's heavy on blue cheese. Overall, I would give it another shot and just come earlier to get the Stromboli. read more

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The service and the owners and the way the explained the food with recommendations was a very great experience. First time here and we will be back to try the rest of the menu and to be back to see the staff read more

My flatbread was good! Nothing amazing, but they had a menu selection that left me wanting to come back and try something else. the patio wasn't open today but it looked really nice. Service was a bit slow but be patient because they seemed to be a bit understaffed. read more

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Ok so we have been coming here since it opened. Part of what makes us come back is the hospitality of the owner. The last two times we have been here we have had the same bartender. She is so condescending and rude. She looks like she has a million other things to do OTHER than being here. She is perfectly competent but would it kill you to smile?? We don't require a lot of customer service but it is such a poor representation because the owner is always smiling and making people feel welcome. Food was good as always just disappointed the last 2 times with the bartender. read more

We found ourselves with a childfree evening and decided to try something new. Hales Ales caught our eye. Tge beer menu was extensive. And props to them for serving Coke and not their nasty competitor! We started with tge $6 soft pretzel app. It was served with a runny beeper cheese and mustard....plain old mustard. My hubby ordered a $7.25 italian subthat was super thick with slices od italian meats, topped with tomato, onion and Lettece. I struggled to identify a vegan option so I opted for a white pizza topped with tomatoes. Unfortunately it was bland so I added a side of mariners to elevate the pizza. Staff was friendly and attentive. The bar was loud and I regret not sitting on the pstio. It was such a pleasant evening. I gave it 3 stars for the noise and so-so menu. read more

All the food was great and fresh made. Enjoyed the pretzels appetizer, so buttery and soft! I got the chicken sandwich and the chicken was cooked correctly and very satisfying. My co-diner got the hamburger and said it was absolutely fantastic. read more

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Love this place!! The owner is so engaging, the atmosphere and food are spectacular, and really friendly staff!!

Hales Ales is a hidden dive bar in Hilliard, I was always hesitant to try this place out due to its location. It's in between a Lowes and an Aquarium store (kind of odd placement) but it's amazing! Their menu is cheap and the food is delicious. I've now been a couple of times but last night I got the pepperoni roll and it was amazing. The beer prices were fair and they had CBC Bodhi on tap, which is a personal favorite of mine. There is also a large outdoor area in the front as well as the back. If you're ever by Mill Run in Hilliard, stop in and check this place out! read more

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Loved this bar but new management has a very shaky start. Went in early afternoon and was handed a menu with fewer options, we ordered and was told the items we chose were unavailable. Ordered hamburgers and they were ok but got a feeling the bar is going to go downhill. Might try again in a few months to see if they improve. read more

Italian Sub double banana peppers and onion no tomato. THIS IS AMAZING!!!they don't disappoint! they are short staffed so please remember to be friendly!! thanks guys! i'll be back!!! read more

Hale's Ales & Kitchen - Italian Sub double banana peppers and onion no tomato. - Bars Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

Been keeping an eye on this place, and it looks like they opened a week or so ago. Decent bar/restaurant. Lots of bar seating inside, and a covered patio outside with picnic tables. Plenty of TVs inside for games. I was on the way to work so I couldn't partake, but their beer list is interesting. The menu is typical bar food, but expanded a bit with some flatbreads, potstickers, etc. Plenty of variety, and several things I'll try next time. I had a cup of beer cheese soup, and an Italian sub. The soup was good: creamy, dense, with subtle flavors and nice chunks of soft pretzel on top. The sub was a solid but unexceptional take on the standard (but then, that's why I got it- if a place messes up a sub, something's wrong.) The bread was just right, airy but crunchy on the outside. The veggies were decent. The meats were a nice contrast to the rest. All in all a satisfying meal. Service was great mid-afternoon, with the bartender and the owner coming to check on me. It'd be a great place for a family meal or an after-work drink. Right next to Lowe's, so handy if you have some projects (and you can pick up their free wi-fi...) read more

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After hanging there for years I will not be going back. Under new ownership, it was intriguing to watch the transformation until I had to share a bathroom with men ...2 men walked in to use the restroom as I was present!! The men's room was being remodeled so the women's became unisex, seriously. The food was before was acceptable but always desired better quality but now that same menu items are now $2, $3 and even $4 more!?! No Touch Tunes no Keno which entertains some of us. Goodbye Hales and best of luck to you...I gave you enough chances. read more

Fantastic hole in the wall establishment tucked away in a Mill Run strip mall next to Lowes. Very cool covered patio with plenty of seating. Everyone from the host to our waitress were outstanding. Live music is regularly provided and all items we ordered came out in like 5 minutes. No joke! They are doing a great job operating under COVID guidelines, and there are complimentary bottles of hand sanitizer at each table! Every restaurant should do this! I heard this is a family owned and operated establishment, if so, they are doing a fantastic job, and I'm even more thrilled to support a locally owned business. read more

Bang for your buck: 8.5/10 Quality: 10/10 Service: 9/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 9.5/10 Their flatbreads and Stromboli are out of this world delicious! Perfect bar and restaurant space with delicious food and amazing service! read more

Hale's Ales and Kitchen is a pretty average bar. There are plenty of TVs to watch your games or sports. They have a nice beer selection. It also includes a good collection of craft beers. The food is mostly typical bar food, but there are some things like flatbreads, hummus, and pizza. I like there are good options about where to hang. It has a patio in front and one in the back. The one in the back is better since it's not next to a parking lot. It's more private but still is inviting. There are lots of TVs throughout so you can watch from anywhere. It of course is mostly focused on the beers. There are tons of choices including many from local breweries. It also has some of the typical bar food. The entrees are usually about $8 to $10. It has some good healthy items beyond the usual bar shit like the hummus. The food is more of an afterthought here which means you can focus more on watching the games while enjoying the big alcohol selection. I would come to Hale's again. It's a good addition for the neighborhood, which needs some more bars. Will give it another try. read more

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We went there for lunch after shopping. It was crowded and there were two people working. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive considering the lack of staff. read more

I stopped in for dinner since Hales was a short walk from my hotel. It was excellent. They had some great beers on tap and the service was good. I had the Billy Burger and it was delicious. They also had live music--the place was packed. read more

Great atmosphere. TVs everywhere. Sat at the bar and the bartenders were great. Had the cheese curds and Cajun fries. Cajun fries were very heavy on the Cajun part but both were very good. read more

Good food, lots of TVs, has NFL Sunday Ticket and overall great ambiance to hang out. Heated screened in area

Amazing first time experience. Most of us had the $10 Monday night special -- the Stromboli was so so good!! I can't wait to go back and try more from the menu! read more

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Sat at the bar... Bartender waited on me around noon on a Monday... Ordered a Reuben sandwich which was really small for a Ruben it came on a Kaiser bun instead of rye or pumpernickel Rye which tastes much better.... The sauerkraut was a little too sour and there wasn't enough thousand Island dressing... And it was really small compared to most restaurants... they charge just as much as other restaurants for this small Reuben sandwich... There was an ample amount of French fries ... The bartender never came back to ask me how my sandwich was and when I was ready to check out I had to flag her down to get her attention just so I could pay my bill... Not a good experience... To top that off the unsweetened iced tea I ordered didn't taste very good.... now if I'd come here for just a beer... Probably would've been OK... LOL read more

Friendly staff and good food. Fun atmosphere and consistent food. Very welcoming for kids as well

This place is underrated. They have the best Stromboli and always have a great variety of beers on tap. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants great beer and food. They also have a huge back patio with cornhole and other activities. This place is great for the summer months. read more

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Stromboli .. meat balls .. pot stickers .. pretzels .. all amazing and the service was fantastic .. thank you tiara read more

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Went in for dinner and live entertainment on Friday night. The music was amazing however the wait staff was extremely rude and seemed to be more concerned with counting down the register than helping their customers with the basic needs that a table of people eating would require. In the future maybe count your till in the back where 1 the wait staff won't be forced to be rude to customers and 2 is generally safer for employees counting what appeared to be several hundred dollars. read more