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Dempsey's Food & Spirits

3.9 (197 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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DEMPSEY'S FOOD & SPIRITS ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Mushroom Soup
Aimee J.

We've been at Dempsey's twice now. Once before an event at Southern Theatre and once before an event at the Jury Room. Easy walking access to both and if you're attending something at Columbus Commons. We're had the mushroom soup (really good) and small salads, again really solid. This time my husband ordered the mushroom burger, decent but a little small. I ordered the Reuben on sourdough- quite large and really tasty. We both had sides if tots - super crisp and well seasoned. Service has been super friendly and timely on both visits. The location itself has a lot of personality with an old wooden bar, exposed brick walls, and sports - legal theme. Definitely give it a try!

Deyna J.

C'MON CITY!!! Visited for the Man City, Chelsea match!! Loved every minute of it. Seems like a great place to watch the EPL. Drinks were dirt cheap (or everything we ordered didn't make the tab) and the food was pretty good too!!

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Laura F.

If you like sweet potato fries.... This is THE place to go! I personally don't think there are any better in Columbus. They appear hand cut, taste super fresh and I dont know how they get them the perfect crispness without any burning. Ive had them multiple times and they never ever disappoint. Today I also ordered the mushroom swiss burger. It was to be medium-rare. I bit into it and realized It arrived well done. What was weird is I tasted zero mushrooms. So I looked at it. Saw no mushrokms then realized... ah ha -The mushrooms were hidden under the cheese. There were 4 1/2 mushrooms. For a burger that costs $15 that was a huge disappointment.... More disappointing than the over cooked patty-- which I didnt complain about it, as it was packed and Demseys had one cook and one super nice and attentive server/bartender working the entire space-so two ppl handling over 14 parties of 2-4 ppl... with take out orders popping in constantly.... I decided to let it slide. However, next time I will ask for more mushrooms... (you might want to follow my lead on that one! It really should of had more mushrooms... for sure). The burger was the only reason it got four stars. The sweet potato fries are ten stars out of five. Sooooo good. Now the ambiance! This is what a downtown Irish bar should be. Long dining room with a bar that runs half the length. Dim lit. Brick walls with pictures of politicians that have probably come in at one time or another. Great wood bar, stocked with lots of Irish whiskeys and Guinness. Dempseys is a bar I will continue to go back to...

Guinness
Ron F.

This place is what you expect from a downtown irish pub. Great bar area with a nice selection of beers and cocktails served by very attentive bartenders. They have a very good menu offering a wide selection of traditional foods, not to mention one of the best Reubens you can enjoy in CBus.

Corned Beef Hash
Talor B.

I feel like I low key found a hidden gem! As a foodie in a growing city I'd like to think I know all the spots but this is one I'd never seen anyone really post about. They have a great breakfast menu. Very Irish inspired but I love a good savory breakfast so it was right up my alley. But what really drew me to this place was the $18 bottomless mimosa deal. Between my friend and I think we went through 2 maybe 3 bottles? It ends at 2pm on weekends. The place was pretty quiet and service was quick. For my food I ordered the corned beef hash. It was tasty but not mind blowing. It paired well with the sweet mimosas and kept my belly full :)

Dempsey's Guinness!!
Vanessa ..

Dempseys is an incredible restauran/bar. the food was delicious and prepared without a wait. The staff was amazing, efficient and friendly. Abby and Lily treated us so well and were the best!!! The Guinness' were a perfect pour.We had a large party were seated right on time and absolutely no issues!! We will be revisiting again soon. I recommend Demoseys highly!

$5 espresso martini

Always a fun atmosphere - their staff is the best and always provides such great service!! Definitely recommend checking them out for any event big or small!

Breakfast Menu
Patrick G.

Had heard a friend talk about this place, so gave it a try this morning. I had the J. Erb's Emerald Piper Hash and eggs. The corned beef brisket was tender and full of flavor, the red skin potatoes were soft and the scrambled eggs were perfect. I'm not sure of the seasoning used in the hash, almost a nutmegy, bay leaf flavor, whAtever it is, it works well. The young man that took care of us was very nice and served great coffee and unsweetened ice tea. It's a quaint little Irish Pub. Definitely will be back for lunch or dinner.

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Notre Dame game watch was fantastic! Great for Irish fans. Enjoyed the food as well; great service.

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The mushroom soup is AWESOME!! Full of flavor, creamy and well stocked with mushrooms.

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Great gluten-free pancakes. We've only been for breakfast and brunch , but we've gone several tim w and never had a bad meal.

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Yet another lunch at Dempsey's and another great meal. Abby was Fantastic and really took great care of us today. Thanks Abby!

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Absolutely amazing thank you so much for wonderful evening and amazing @buckeyevodka cocktails

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Great Irish bar in the heart of Columbus. Had a proper pint of Guinness (poured correctly) and a delicious cottage pie.

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Awesome Saturday brunch with bottomless mimosas! Our waitress, magic, was awesome too!

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Uker night! Euker? Euker? Whatever. I learned how to play and got to milk the cow. Great hang!

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Ask the Community - Dempsey's Food & Spirits

How are the prices of their other brunch drinks (like mimosas)? All I see is the happy hour prices and the Bloody Mary bar?

What she said but yes I never had to pay over $6 for any drinks and they give you maximum fills

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Dempsey's Food & Spirits - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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