"Come for the Fish & Chips, stay because you can't feel your legs--mostly from whiskey, partly from the 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. read more

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Great service. We've been a few rimes and have always fiund the bartender to be a good guy. 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! read more

McClellan's Pub - Fish and chips. The top plate is their fried fish and the lower photo is blackened grilled cod. - Irish Pub Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

McClellans has a great vibe. The staff treats you warmly as if you were a regular, even if it is your first time. I can't prove this, but I believe they have the largest whisky selection in the city. Hey make a mean fish and chips, and there is even a day of the week you can get it for half-off (shhh). It can get crazy busy, so be prepared for that. We come back way too often! read more

Nice bar with a cool atmosphere. We came here because they have a large variety of drinks, and they have whiskey that is hard to find anywhere else. We had the Pretzel Charcuterie and the Jumbo Wings with Bourbon Glaze. The wings were very good and I did enjoy the Bourbon glaze flavor. read more

Great place for locals or first time visitors. Really has the local pub/hangout vibe. Amazing draft beer and Bourbon selection to suuport a very good food selection. We did a little Bourbon tasting(washed down with a brown ale), and started with a both Irish egg rolls and Reuben Balls (if you are Cornbeef fan - go with Reuben Balls). Entrees really enjoyed the Fish and Chips with the Pub Sandwich (chicken cheese pickles) coming in a close second. The pub doesnt have a huge staff, you relax and enjoy the time with your date or friends. Team is super friendly and you will definitely want to come back. Plenty of parking in the huge parking lot. read more

This place is great! Wednesdays they have half off fish and chips. Two huge pieces of fish, great breading to fish ratio. Fries are good! Full bar, and service is great! My husband and I sat on their patio which has plenty of room and shade. We will for sure be back to try some other menu items. read more

McClellan's Pub - Fish n chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

2nd time here recently and I was able to meet Adam and he helped me all the bit. What an amazing little pub! Delicious food, amazing selection of brown liquor (scotch, bourbon, whiskey) quite a few taps and more than enough can or bottle beer. Chill spot that's super clean and welcoming, their patio is probably a favorite in the area as many don't have privacy walls for wind. Love this place, don't hesitate go check it out female veteran owned read more

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We went here for fish & chips on a Friday. It was delicious!! The bar isn't too loud either. They have $5 Guinness on Fridays too. What a steal!! I would love to come back here and try more food!! We also got the Bourbon caramel Bundt cake - and that was delicious!!! We are coming back forsure!! read more

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McClellan's was our final stop for our St. Patrick's Day pub "crawl" today! While I was excited for some Reuben Balls and Bangers and Mash, I was sadly disappointed in both. All of the food that my husband and I ordered was cold. I ordered the Reuben Balls and Bangers and Mash and my husband ordered the Beef and Guiness Stew and a side order of French Fries. My husband did like the flavors of the Beef and Guiness Stew - he just didn't like that it was cold. We soaked the French Fries with vinegar and ketchup and those were good! My good lacked any flavor. The Reuben Balls and the Mashed Potatoes both did not have any flavor nor taste. So sad! We weren't fond of the music either. I am sorry for this poor review - we really wanted to like this place too. read more

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Cool little Irish pub, well themed, with a great selection of beer, whiskey and food. The Reuben egg rolls were delicious, loaded with cabbage and served with a tasty thousand island side sauce, but it was a bit light on the corned beef. The fish and chips were also delicious, but the fries, they were more like fair fries and they were not the crunchy fries one would expect with a fish and chips. The service was great! Overall, I'll definitely come back here again and would recommend that you give them a visit! read more

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Met friends today for lunch and it was a delight! Wonderful hospitality from the bartender, and it was Half off fish and chips day. We all had it and loved it! Topped off with Guinness, Smithwick, and Magners Hard Cider. They truly have it all. Trust me , you want to try this place! read more

First time stopping at McClellan's Pub and it did not disappoint. First off the service was awesome. Our server Ben was spot on. Friendly, professional and timely. Gave a lot of suggestions on what to try. The food was incredible. We started with the Irish Egg Rolls and Artichoke dip. Topped that off with the Fish and Chips and they were spot on. Lightly battered, flavorful and not greasy. The chips were perfect as well. The Guinness was perfectly poured and smooth. It was well worth the stop. read more

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I'm SUPER happy to have found this place. EASILY, 5 stars! Started with great drinks, with a $5 Guinness on a Friday night. Next, the service was phenomenal and Third, the food was very good, and left wishing we ordered more. I brought four friends and everyone was happy. Halfway through I was full of food and was headed home with leftovers to share later. It was a fantastic and I'll be back. Had the prime rib sliders (3) and multiple Guinness. The prices were very reasonable. Lots of bourbon there to choose from, so good luck! Quietly, I don't want to give you any suggestions but you'll see for yourself. read more

This pub had recommended to me a few times, so we went for a half off fish & chips Wednesday. So impressed! We went early (it's popular so gets busy!) Friendly service (despite it being busy and only having a couple people waiting tables). The pub itself is clean, has a lot of tables, and isn't too loud. Plus if you're a Liverpool fan: it's the local L'pool supporter pub. The fish and chips are SO good - legit probably the best in Columbus! My Mr. is British so we know a good fish and chips. Yes, technically, the chips aren't "proper chips" (which are more like steak fries) but these fries are super good. The fish comes as two large pieces, perfectly fried. The tartar sauce is delicious and the coleslaw crispy and not creamy (yay, a plus for me). Can't beat the half price fish on Wednesdays, but it's worth every penny of full price. I would highly recommend McClellan's and especially their fish and chips! Only disappointment for me was they were out of bread pudding for dessert. I hope they have it next time. (Sorry I forgot a photo - I was too hungry!) read more

So we I have been here a few more times, and brought some company. The wins are still the appetizers I had before (Irish egg roll, Reuben balls, sliders). The sliders were good. Their whiskey selection is solid. This time we all did fish and chips, and beers. First a Guinness - good pours. Then a porter, and the glass had the bubble trails that indicate it wasn't the cleanest glass. We did the pretzel charcuterie, and it was just okay - the pretzel was chewy, but the accoutrements were decent (even though it felt like a Trader Joe's special). The dips also were tasty - although the cheese had that "I've been sitting for a bit" skin on top. The fish and chips: Because my friend is an asshole, he whined that "the chips aren't chips - they should be steak fries!" We didn't care - they're natural cut fries, the kind that taste great with malt vinegar. The fish itself - a little bready, but a bit greasy. These get all the rant and raving online around lent, so maybe it is "too early" to get a decent batch, because it really doesn't deserve the hype. Service was spot on - it wasn't too busy, literally just the bartender, and she kept the food coming and the drinks poured, and never let us feel unattended. So the four stars is a bit iffy - I have had better late lunches there, so I want to try the fish and chips again, the service and whiskey selection is top, and their other items have been really good. So take a gamble - it'll either be "okay" or "really good" and nowadays I like those odds. read more

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Food and service fantastic Great place for a pint with the mates Dining area large enough for the whole gang or just the two of you. read more

A comfortable place with good service but I just don't like the food. It has no taste. It's just fried. For most people, that's enough. I went to dinner with several friends and I ordered the fish and chips. Mine was not ready when the other orders were so our server brought me out an order of Irish Egg Rolls (free). Most restaurants would not have done that and I appreciate that. They didn't have much taste, though - just tasted fried. My order eventually came. It was a nice big portion of fish and it was good fried fish. The fries were kind of soggy or at least not crisp. The cole slaw was sweet, the thousand island was sweet and even the tartar sauce was sweet. read more

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Food was so good and service was great! We got the spinach and artichoke dip and it was huge and came with several things to dip! Then I got the pick two with a grilled cheese and wedge salad! Huge portions! Would absolutely get again!!! Great vibe and lots of drinks to pick from! read more

McClellan's Pub - Irish Pub Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great place! Stopped in while visiting Columbus for the Liverpool v. Arsenal match. The staff and the fellow patrons were all welcoming and genuinely fun. Guinness is served just right, and bartender Adam is a prince of a guy who keeps things rolling and makes sure everyone is tended to. Irish breakfast was solid, with nicely done eggs over easy. The ambiance is classic neighborhood joint, and it's perfect. The whisky selection looks truly impressive, too. If you're a LFC fan on match day or just looking for a good place for a drink and a bite, McClellan's fits the bill. read more

Haven't been here in years. I've always remembered their wings. Stopped in today because I wanted wings. Still have the best wings around. If you haven't tried them, do not hesitate. They're big and the sauces are great. read more

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Loved the easy going atmosphere of this place! Nice on tap beer selection and a million bourbons. Forgot the picture but they have a delicious wedge salad. Wings are good. The best part is the relaxing atmosphere and the super friendly owner, Amy. We were here for an OSU game and it was just the right amount of game day spirit. Word is, this is the place to watch football, as in soccer! We have not made it in for a game yet, but it is certainly on our list to do read more

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Never really noticed this place tucked away on the corner of the mall, even though I've been by it often. But I kept hearing about how good it was, and so I checked it out. And the food is amazing. I'm sure it's a good bar too. It's pretty small, but nice, and woody. Good service. Watching a game on the weekend or something would be fun. I got the recommended foods: Irish eggrolls and the prime rib sliders. It was a ton of food, too much, I had plenty left over for later. The sliders are huge. And piled high with tender, juicy, flavorful beef. There is an au jus dipping side, but you really don't need it. The bun was good. Three of them left me pretty well stuffed. Rolls were good but not great. Lots of cabbage, not quite enough meat. Flavorful, and amusing, and with thousand island to dip in. But I'd pass next time. But the overall experience of great food, great service, and reasonable prices was well worth it. read more

Went to McClellan on Wednesday. Food , portions small. Two small pieces of fish, cole slaw served in a small plastic condiment container that you would normally get ketchup in. Yes, one bite of slaw. The portion of fries was small too We liked the place, but wont go back read more

This place can be aptly summed up as the whiskey (or whisky) drinker's Wonka factory. I mean they don't make whiskey here, but you get my point. Amy, the owner, has an incredible selection of bourbon and scotch from the classics to the rares - 550+ according to the sign they had outside last night. Very generous pours, we tried an awesome variety of whiskey last night. It's not cheap, but this place gives you everything you could ever want. Simply put, if you're a fan of a refreshing glass of bourbon or you want a peaty scotch or anywhere in between - you have to come check this place out! read more

I've been here several times over the past few years, and the service is always solid. They have a great beer and bourbon selection. The fish and chips are very tasty. The staff behind the bar also services the tables so they are kept busy. read more

Being on the end of a strip mall, McClellan's does not look like it will be that nice. It is actually nice inside. It is clean and well lit. I'm one of of those beer nerds and they had plenty of craft beers to choose from. We decided to try the Pretzel Charcuterie and it was very good. We visited in the middle of a Saturday afternoon so it was not very busy. I am curious what a Friday or Saturday night looks like so I will definitely be back. read more

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Restaurant week had fish and chips wedge salad and a bunt cake for 35.00. Well it was Wednesday and they had a weekly special: fish a chips half price 9.95 wedge salad 11.00 and Bundt cake 6/8 dollars. So you could get the same dinner off the menu for 27/29 dollars depending on your dessert. Fish was good fries were as limp as they could be and I didn't care for Cole slaw. Twelve ounce Guinness was 8. Dollar kind of steep. Our server was new but did fine. We learned together. Most of the people were very friendly and hustling like crazy! One person behind bar didn't like me asking about the price of a Guinness. Said they were " I don't know 7 or 8 dollars with a dollar off for happy hour. Went behind bar checked price came out and said 8 dollars and flew by our table. I felt like I upset her with my question. My wife had the corn beef which was very lean. It was good but very light on corn beef . Overall won't be rushing back in near future. I wanted to like it more I love the pub atmosphere. read more

Great food service and atmosphere! Love the fish and chips, burgers and Mac and cheese!live music on Thursdays is a plus.

Chipotle Burger (yes, at an Irish Pub) was phenomenal. Excellent flavor. Stopped in Sunday for dinner. It was quiet, and perfect. Bartender/waiter was on it too. Will be back! read more

Our server/bartender was amazing. The food was delicious and drink selection was quite extensive.

There were hits and misses here... The atmosphere was was pretty great, and the service was nice. But the food was iffy. They also happened to be out of the Whiskey I ordered. We got the Reuben balls as an app. They were kind of burned, and were really just sauerkraut balls - there didn't seem to be any corned beef, or anything else in them. My friend ordered the Guinness Burger, and both the burger and the onion strings were way overcooked, but he did say it was fine. The fries were average. My wife ordered French Onion soup and the Butchers Melt. She said both were great. I got the Corned Beef & Slaw sandwich with Mac n Cheese. The Mac n cheese was a bit thick, and kind of boring. But... The Corned Beef & Slaw sandwich was literally one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten. It's really hard to rate a place with some amazing food and some bad food. But since my sandwich was amazing, and the service was good, I'm going with 4 stars. read more

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We stopped in bc it was close to our hotel and because it was Irish....let me tell you The best food ever!!!! Great service and good drinks! Def stop in! read more

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This joint was definitely jumping the weekend leading into St. Patrick's Day with lots of diners enjoying food and drinks at this Irish pub. Their beef stew is hearty and filling, and I liked that the stew came with a little piece of bread for dipping. That was a nice, unexpected touch. Their side of French fries has just the right amount of crunch and softness and they taste great dipped in ketchup or beef stew! The pub also has three great desserts. My table ordered the bourbon caramel Bundt cake. It normally comes with crushed pecans on top, but after asking if they could be left off, our waitress assured us that would be no problem. The cake is absolutely DELICIOUS with sweet salted caramel drizzled over it and hiding inside like a lava cake, and a warm, moist, soft and savory cake underneath it all. Topped off with a little dollop of vanilla ice cream, I wish I could have had a full-sized cake to take home with me. Our waitress was attentive and informative about the food and drinks the pub served, and I'm definitely looking forward to going to celebrate next year's St. Patrick's Day. read more

Great appetizers... (Irish egg roll, Reuben Balls, Sliders). Their whiskey selection is solid. read more

Tried a new place today for lunch, McClellan's Pub. We enjoyed the pretzel charcuterie, prime rib sliders, and corned beef with Gouda Mac and cheese. According to my husband they have one of the best whiskey selections in town. Go check it out, absolutely delicious! read more

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I have dined at McClellan's a couple times now. Some friends had bragged that they had the best crab cakes in town. So, I thought I would check them out. While I was anticipating more of an Irish pub, their web site best describes themself as a local bar / American pub with an Irish inspiration. There are high def TV's spread throughout to be able to watch a game. McClellan's specializes and boast of their bourbon and whiskey selection by having some 500 different bottles to choose from. With all that said they are trying to carve a unique identity which left me feeling a bit confused at first. Similarly, their menu is a mix of different pub grub. Each time I visited it was early evening. Each time, there was only one person servicing the bar and the dining area, the bartender. Each one were helpful and friendly. Offered recommendations when asked. While the pub was not particularly busy, the bartender was stretched thin with keeping up with customers, orders coming out, preparing drinks, busing tables, addressing questions from vendors stopping by, answering phones and cashing out customers. During my first visit, I ordered the Irish egg rolls appetizer and the crab cake entree. There were three Irish egg rolls that were cut in half, served with a side of thousand island dressing. The egg rolls were basically stuffed with a vinegar tasting slaw with a little flecks of corned beef inside. I had to hunt for the corned beef inside. They also had dripped oil from being deep fried. While this had been recommended, I have had better and passed on them the next time I visited. The crab cake entree came out as the crab cake appetizer as there was a mix up with my order that I attribute to the bartender being stretched thin. While he offered to correct the issue, I settled for just the crab cake appetizer instead. There were two good size crab cakes, but as for taste they were pretty dry and bland, lacking any seasoning. I have definitely had better tasting crab cakes. Since I was feeling a little hesitant from my first visit, I wanted to give McClellan's another shot. On my next visit, I ordered their Reuben balls appetizer and the prime rib sliders. The Reuben balls were pretty decent, but stuffed similar as the Irish egg rolls. The prime rib sliders entree was huge! There were three "sliders" that were more like full sized roast beef sandwiches. No sides came with them the entree. I'm glad there wasn't as it was quite filling. Each time, my dining experience was pleasant. The food was okay and the service was friendly and inviting, but stretched. I'd would go back to McClellan's again, especially if looking for a place to hang out. read more

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I get that it's a "pub" but put a note on the door"no kids allowed"! Fries were tasteless/cold and fish was on par with McDonalds! Won't need a return visit! Service was fine. read more

First time there. Amazing food! Ordered the prime rib sliders. Most amazing flavor! Caramelized onions atop piles of thinly sliced lean prime rib sit between the softest of slider buns. Had apps. Presentation impressive as well. Not a bourbon drinker, but if you are, there are more than 100 types from which to choose. Amy, the owner and head chef is as charming as she is talented. We'll be back to Mcclellan's Pub - often! read more

This place is great. Totally hidden and unassuming. It's a Liverpool FC, Irish bar with a fantastic bourbon collection. The menu is limited but everything we tried was very good. Amy the owner is great, very knowledgeable about her liquor and friendly. The place has a cool, casual laid back, neighborhood bar vibe. read more

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So we were on our way to go wedding dress shopping and we needed a local bar to have a drink that was close by and we stumbled into this bar. It was jammed packed in a Thursday and they had great happy hour pricing. Bartenders and staff were so friendly and made you feel comfortable. Even thought we didn't eat the food it smelled and look amazing. Great local dive bar! read more

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