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    McClellan's Pub

    4.1 (97 reviews)
    InexpensiveIrish Pub, Whiskey Bars
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Fish and chips. The top plate is their fried fish and the lower photo is blackened grilled cod.
    Lori K.

    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!

    Whiskey Wall
    Patrick P.

    "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.

    Fish n chips
    Leah R.

    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.

    Love it!
    Dennisa G.

    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

    Fish and chips
    Courtney P.

    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!!

    Bangers and Mash
    Lisa D.

    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.

    Fish and Chips
    Matt H.

    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!

    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.

    Irish Eggrolls
    Keith B.

    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.

    Irish egg rolls
    Barb H.

    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.

    Erica T.

    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!

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    12 years ago

    It's been renamed McClellans. Don't come during the day. Nothing but old drunk weird guys

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    This is my go to for wings and beer. Love the food and the atmosphere. Bartenders are friendly and have no complaints.

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    Jack provides amazing service. Definitely ask for the homemade ranch. Chicken tenders are stellar.

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    9 years ago

    Good service, good selection, good food, good prices. They also rotate their taps and bottles, especially seasonally.

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    10 years ago

    Love this place. Excellent food, unreal bourbon menu, friendly staff, awesome owners. Wouldn't change a thing.

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    Ask the Community - McClellan's Pub

    Is there a pool table?

    Visited McClellan's in June 2021. There wasn't a pool table inside at that time.

    What are the hours St Patricks day?

    8am to 2am sunday

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    Review Highlights - McClellan's Pub

    Amy is one of the owner's and you feel like she has just invited you into her home with a warm, friendly, and caring welcome.

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