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    Lovell's Tavern

    4.5 (39 reviews)
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    LOVELL'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Sit at the bar or anywhere here. Kaylee and Destiny are the most amazing.
    Brittany R.

    New to Columbus and this is my new favorite dive. The people are unmatched. If you are looking to see a game and have good drinks/excellent food... come here. You will be loved on and welcomed. I sat at the bar and enjoyed everything was a 10/10. I will be back weekly if not more often.

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    WHOOAAAA!! If you like chicken wings, this place is LEGIT. It is the definition of a hole in the wall bar. The customer service was fantastic (Kalee was our bartender and was great), the patrons were super friendly, they have two pool tables (they looked as if they were in pretty bad shape), electronic darts, a bowling and putt putt game, TouchTunes and Keno. Okay, NOW onto the wing review! HOLY MOLY! We have a contender for the top wing spot in Central Ohio!!! I ordered five Spicy Garlic and five Cajun Honeay (all flat and extra crispy of course). The chicken was super fresh, the flavor and spice were on point, and the wings weren't that greasy. My only complaint is that they could have been more crispy. I have said this before, if you have a good product, have good ranch! Make it house made! Oh yeah, and their Truth IPA was super fresh. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend! The Spicy Garlic and Cajun Honeay: 9.4/10 Ranch: 5.1/10 For all of you who rave about Shaker's, Mean Mugs, Pastimes, Roosters and Blu-Willy's, trust me when I say that those places don't even compare to this place, and you need to make the drive to Lovell's to check it out. I take my reviews very seriously and I believe I gave Shakers a 5.1/10, Mean Mugs 8.1/10, Blu-Willy's drums 2.1/10 and their flats a 7.3/10, and Roadhouse a 9.3/10. Onto the BONUS Review: I tried the pizza since I saw a couple of tables order it. 6.5/10

    Garlic wings
    Tyler W.

    If you are looking for a small town American tavern that has some of the best damn wings this is your spot. I'm sure the regulars don't want this place to be discovered. As a simple man that loves great food I found this little place to be a gem in a bigger city. You had the regulars sitting elbow to elbow at the bar drinking and having a great time but when a keg needed changed they helped the young lady behind the bar. She greeted me with can I get you a drink? I replied yes she followed up with "would you like some really good food?" She wasn't lying. I ordered 10 wings (89 cent wings on Tuesday ) and loaded fries. You do have to pay a little extra for breaded but they were not thick breading it was just enough to hold the sauce. The loaded fries looked like some kind of curly steak fry and I'm telling you it worked!! If you don't care for loud music, lack of ambience, and locals having a good time then Applebees is probably more of your vibe. But if you want good people fantastic food and cold beer man don't sleep on this spot. I went last night and am considering going back today! Only thing is I wish the hot sauce on the wings was hotter.

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    Jason K.

    Very good lunch. Cool tavern with good food and great service. Wish I had time to stay for a couple beers. I would recommend and would definitely go back. I had the Blue and Bacon burger and cheese sticks. All good and hot and served quickly.

    20 Wings
    Emily W.

    the best wings and rueben in the city hands down don't let the outside fool you, this place is amazing.

    Joseph S.

    This was a pleasant experience. I wasn't expecting much since it was a tiny bar, but I enjoyed myself. We were on our way to Vance's and wanted some pizza. We seen this pop up on Google and thought we'd give it a try. The blonde waitress was very friendly and helpful. We ended up getting the large with double pepperoni and easy on the cheese. Man, that was delicious. I want more already and I just had some yesterday. I think they could use a little bit of light in there because it was pretty dark. I will be back. If you're nervous like me about scuffing up your rims, be careful of their parking lot. It needs some attention. Other than that, I can't wait to come back and try their wings.

    Beautiful looking burger and fries.. equally delicious!

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    Love the wings and the Rueben always have a good experience. The staff is always friendly and timely service

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    3 months ago

    Fantastic atmosphere. Looking for a dive bar? It was great. Never seen anything so fun and caring for the people there.

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    An awesome and happy place to go to eat and drink. Prices are so good. Everyone is so nice and polite

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    2 years ago

    food is hands down the best in obetz. this is where I'll be eating from now on! Great service. Friendly environment. Wonderful food!!!

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food and service! Stopped in while waiting on a flight that was delayed. Gotta try the wings!!

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    6 years ago

    Great service and good food !! Wings are the best in town!! I work in Obetz..so I swing by there on fridays for carryout!!

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    5 years ago

    They are always the best!! I count in them for my wings!! They also have excellent service as welll!!

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    11 years ago

    Came here on Tuesday for 60 cent wings and was delighted at how much more I liked it than I expected to! The wings and service were awesome!

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    13 years ago

    Great food and great people, best bar on the southeast side of Columbus. Great place to watch a buckeye game.

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    "Come for the Fish & Chips, stay because you can't feel your legs--mostly from whiskey, partly from…read morethe temperature in the restaurant." McClellan's Pub delivered a plate of Fish & Chips so good I briefly considered applying for dual citizenship with Ireland and Great Britain just to honor both sides of the dish. Perfectly crispy, piping hot, and seasoned like the chef whispered sweet nothings to the fryer. The whiskey selection? Huge. Titanic. Practically its own ZIP code. But not a drop of Powers. , A tragedy Shakespeare himself would've rewritten entire scenes for. So, like any self-respecting Irish-at-heart patron, I defaulted to good old Jameson--reliable, comforting, and always there for you, like that one friend who helps you move because they "actually like lifting things." I also grabbed to-go orders for the home tribe: bourbon meatballs, prime rib sliders, and meatloaf. The feedback? Universal acclaim. They devoured everything like I'd brought them a peace offering after years of conflict. If McClellan's ever launches a catering service, entire families could be reunited. The place was packed through Happy Hour and well beyond--apparently, half of Columbus had the same idea. If popularity is a metric of quality, this pub is basically Beyoncé. Temperature-wise? A bit chilly. Could've been the weather... could've been the pub... could've been the frigid realization that they were this close to having my favorite whiskey. Hard to say. Bring a jacket just in case. All in all, McClellan's is a rock-solid choice for hearty pub eats, stellar vibes, and enough whiskey to make you forget they didn't have the one you wanted.

    Great service. We've been a few rimes and have always fiund the bartender to be a good guy…read more Normally I order the salad served with grilled ir fried chicken. The portion is large. Green are always fresh and I just enjoy it. Wednesday is their half price fish & chips special. Two larges pieces of cod battered and deep fried to perfection! Served with fries and a small sides of tarter sauce and a delicious vinegar based slaw. Today I ordered my fish blackened and grilled. This option is not on the menu but was a yummy and healthier option. McClellan's is tucked away in a shopping plaza at the corner if Snouffer and Sawmill behind a bagel shop. They have a lovely patio on the side of the building if you want to sit outside. Inside is a european style pub with old liquor bottles for cold water on the table. We regularly visit McClellans and recommend that you check them out!

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    4.1(63 reviews)
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    Pat and Gracie's is very near to capital Square, and is an excellent location for a lunch or dinner…read morewith friends or colleagues. Great for finding some food before attending a show at one of the nearby theaters. The menu is what I would best describe as comfort, food. Burgers, pot roast, chicken, pastas, and other selections, which are filling and delicious. A menu is available for review online. Parking is available on street and in a variety of garages and flat lots located throughout the area.

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