Jackie O's Public House is great for a casual beer in exposed brick dark high tops kinda hang. Jackie O's beer is a stout pillar of the Athens brewing scene. But I write today to praise the Public House for its private party hosting. We just celebrated a big birthday for my wife with 40+ friends. Jackie O's uptown is central, everyone knows it, and it has history for so many of us. In my case going back to the 80s when it was still O'Hooley's and I'd meet my Dad there Friday afternoons after school when he and his colleagues would kick off the end of the work week. It still plays that role for many in this college town. But back to the private party. Chelsea was a pleasure to work with, entertaining all my questions about combinations from the catering menu, deciding on open bar with cocktails, without, just beer and wine, ticket system etc. All are options depending on your crowd and your budget. We went full open bar and mercifully our friends took it easy on us in the 6-8pm timeslot we reserved the whole place for. We went with a combo of meats, cheeses, fruit, veggies that you can get at a per person rate minimum 20. We then also go some of each of the five pizza options. We had leftovers but not a bad thing. For dessert, we had the option to bring in our own cake, but instead tried their chocolate and snickerdoodle parfaits that went down very well. It isn't something you do every month or every year. But it really worked for us for a big birthday and we've attended a number of great work networking receptions there as well. And finally, as many know, Art Oestrike the owner of Jackie O's is a leader in investing in community and sustainability, delivering a creative and quality product and experience whether that is in the three Athens locations or Jackie O's on Fourth in Columbus. A business and team worth supporting. read more

Jackie O's Public House - Catering setup before the pizzas and the hoards arrived. - American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Went to Jackie O's tonight with a couple of friends for the first time. I ordered the Appalachian. It was fine, but nothing to write home about. We got cheese curds to start. One friend ordered a Caesar salad with chicken and got a fruity vinaigrette instead. Another friend ordered a burger and they forgot the bacon. A third friend asked for his burger well-done, but it came out medium, also with no bacon. When he asked the server if it looked well-done, she said she didn't know what well-done looks like. He asked if she could get a new one so he wouldn't get sick, and she said she'd check with the kitchen. No apology. It took 25 minutes for the new burger to come out, and by then we had been there for over an hour and a half. When she finally brought it out, she asked if he wanted a box to take it home. Still no bacon on the burger. Also, no apology again. Overall, not a great experience. Will not be back. read more

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This brew pub strikes a great balance between laid-back charm and quality offerings. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, with dim lighting that adds warmth and character to the space. The wrap-around bar gives it a welcoming, communal feel--perfect for grabbing a seat solo or catching up with friends. The beer selection is limited, but what they do have is decent, albeit a little on the heavier side. It's the kind of place where you don't need a massive tap list--just a few good options done right. What really surprised me were the wings. Locally sourced and noticeably larger than your average bar wings, they were absolutely packed with flavor--easily some of the best I've ever had. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with the perfect amount of dry rub. Worth the visit for those alone. If you're looking for a relaxed spot with great food, good beer, and a neighborhood-pub kind of feel, this place delivers. read more

Really great atmosphere inside, I love the decor and ambiance. The service was kinda spotty, our server had forgot to bring a drink that I had ordered and the drinks in general took a while to come out. The Fish and Chips was okay, the fish was really good and crispy 8/10 but the fries were so bad and didn't taste fully cooked. The Seared Tuna was so good, I'm surprised to not see any reviews on it but a solid 9/10. So light and fresh! I'd recommend coming here! read more

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Great pub in uptown Athens. Good sized dining room. There's a bar in the back corner. We order a flight of beer and an appetizer (hummus which was very good). Later we ordered a pizza, and it was very good. The beer is amazing. Standard beer plus super barrel aged beers. My favorites were the barrel aged Dark Apparition.and Temple of Minerva. Beware that they are masters at masking alcohol in their beer, so pay attention to ABV. Pleasant staff, delicious food and great beer. Definitely will be back. read more

Jackie O's Public House - American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Absolutely delicious. Quick service and a great food experience. I haven't been here since I graduated 8 years ago, and it felt like home! The wings were a perfect appetizer. Delicious buffalo sauce and tasty pairing with my razz wheat beer. For lunch I had the bison meatloaf sandwich. The meatloaf was loaded with flavor, tender, and plentiful. The bread had a nice herby taste. Everything was fresh and tasty! My wife loved her tacos. The skirt steak was tender and flavorful. The nostalgia ran deep. The flavor ran strong. And the vibe ran happy. I loved every minute of this lunch! read more

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Cool place. Good beer, friendly people. Will definitely go again. If you're in Athens check it out.

Jackie O's fantastic brews and service. Megan L. was our server and was pleasant, friendly and so very kind. Lunch time in a college town can be crazy but it was delightful at Jackie O's. The ambiance was relaxing and enjoyable. Our Fish and Chips were more than enough to eat. The spicy tartar sauce was excellent and Megan also provided Malt Vinegar. We will be back! read more

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Great beers.... Food is very good. Friday evening is busy. Street parking . Beers are famous. read more

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Great beer, decent food, wonderful staff. While it wasn't what I had in mind for my wife's and I wedding anniversary, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Would recommend. read more

Over 42 years ago, when I could not be found at Swanky's that is, my favorite bars were Bojangles and O'Hooley's, which Jackie's O's continues to honor with their delicious Irish Dry Stout, which is called -- wait for it -- O'Hooley's. The Bartenders and staff at Jackie O's Public House and Taproom are the absolute greatest and most interesting people that I have ever met. The Locals too are second to none; in fact, most every Friday at 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon, one can find one of Athens, Ohio's greatest and most colorful Ambassadors in the form of Charles "Chip" Rogers, who is a local legend who represents all that is good about Athens. He and his equally entertaining Entourage are always welcoming and friendly. When I think of what the Heart and Soul of Athens, Ohio is, I find that it can be found at none other than Jackie O's. read more

Jackie O's Public House - The Locals are always fascinating and fun!!! - American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

We stopped here on our way out of Athens and had a great lunch! Quick service, cute vibe. The portion sizes were great, I ordered a large house salad with chicken and didn't even finish it because I was full! My boyfriend liked the mac and cheese, especially because you can choose your cheese and toppings. Great beer selection as well, there's definitely someting for everyone. read more

Jackie O's Public House - American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

I'd been wanting to get up to Athens and visit Jackie O's for awhile. I'm so happy I finally made the trip. Upon entering the door I noticed the ceiling was nicely decorated with Christmas lights and plants. They had a good number of tables and a large projector tv showing football in the back. I thought the atmosphere was very pleasant and I was impressed with how clean the entire place looked. It was raining when I visited but I peaked out at the patio. It has ample seating with multiple wooden booths. It looked like a nice place to hang out in better weather. I ordered a flight of 5 beers. I believe they said you can get up to 8. The beers were all very good. My favorite was a Paw Paw wheat which I ordered a second glass of. For an appetizer we shared the artichoke dip. It was very tasty. It became hard to keep sharing it! For my meal I had the French Dip. It was also very good. The only disappointment was the eggplant side I ordered when I found disgusting. My friend also had ordered and he too barely ate any of it. Aside from that I had a great experience. Very friendly staff as well! read more

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I love the ambiance with the string lights, plants & mirrors! We got a pizza and it would've been perfect but a bit over cooked. Our waitress was very friendly! We would come back! read more

Jackie O's Public House - American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

My bestie rented a cabin in Hocking Hills so my husband decided to book us a late lunch date here on Valentines. We had 7 and no issue making a reservation. They had the tables blocked off with plexiglass and you had to text when you arrived so they would open the door. They are open but by reservation only. We all order meals and a few appetizers to start. The food came out warm, together and everyone enjoyed their meals. The tofu burger was a bit plain, could used more veggies. The bread usually has butter but we requested non since it was not vegan. The falafel wrap was nicely paired with a tossed salad. The pesto grilled cheese was amazing and ordered with tomato soup, perfect foe a cold winters day. Many veggie options. The beverages are delightful. We ordered a flight of beer 8-4oz pours. The beer is individually priced so the 8 samples was around $27. They offer beer to go, which was nice. There always was empty tables around us. The servers put items on a smaller table that we then had to pick up and place in front of ourselves, due to Covid. I thought this was nice to protect me and their employees. read more

Jackie O's Public House - Beer - American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

It was just ok....service, drinks and food. Probably won't be a repeat The kiddie size drinks with a regular size price More mingling than servicing read more

An intriguing place. I could spend hours here. Extensive cheese offerings and many other things, candy wine, snacks. Reasonable prices. You can watch cheese being made but we did not do this. read more

First time to Jackie O's. We tried before but the waits have been too long to hold out. Got in this time with a short wait. Service was good and food was great. I had the Barcelona Garden Pizza which had very fresh-tasting toppings and a nicely done crust. Others had burgers, Mac and cheese bowl, and ramen. All were good but the noodles in ramen were not well-liked. Atmosphere is very pleasant with the architecture elements, string lights, and hanging plants. read more

I've been wanting to visit Athens and check out Jackie O's for some time. This bustling brewery and restaurant is regularly fully booked so a reservation is a must during peak times. We popped in at 3pm on a Saturday and the bar and restaurant had tables. The beer at Jackie O's is excellent! They have regular staples, seasonals, and collaborations with OU and local honey farmers. I tried the fried cheese curds and the pulled pork sandwich and both were delicious. Service was fast and friendly and I look forward to my next trip to Athens. read more

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I dropped my daughter off for school today. Her first college bar (kind of)!!! The place looks great and the staff is very friendly. I've had the beer before, so I knew that would be good. The food I wasn't sure about, but it was excellent. High-end bar food is hard to beat. Everyone was happy. The pizzas are great and the Portobello sandwich looked good too. Next time I come to visit I'll have to try some new things. read more

Jackie O's Public House - American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Food and beers were amazing! Get the Appalachian chicken sandwich. SO GOOD. The off Duty lifeguard beer was the bomb too. Highly recommend. read more

Jackie O's Public House - Brisket sandwich and Appalachian chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

Meh. Food was cold and service slow. Bright side, our server was very nice. We'd probably not visit again.

Go for the beer. Food is terrible. Very disappointing bc I had high hopes and I'll be visiting Athens the next four years.

Like about 2,000 other folks I visited Athens to see Wilco tape a performance for Mountain Stage. In spite of being unsurprisingly slammed they got us seated, fed and off on our way pretty quickly under the circumstances. Great pub food and an amazing beer selection. Definitely recommended for beer nerds. read more

Check the blackboard for discounted beers that they are emptying stock. All the food is great. Fun place with a great Athens vibe. We often get a delicious pizza to share and pairs well with the great beer selections. read more

Don't believe the sign out front with their listed hours. It says the same thing on their website. We got there at 7:42 pm on Sunday evening. The listed closing time was 8:00 pm. They said the kitchen had closed two minutes ago. That means the actual last seating time was 7:40. This unacceptable in a professionally run restaurant. read more

Very good food there , really liked the atmosphere, service was ok but they were busy read more

Jackie O's Public House - Reuben - American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

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Over all score, 82/100 Beer is beer, different styles, different tastes, you can find something by you like Staff is helpful and talkative but you can tell they are trying to keep up, (especially on the weekends) Food is above average comparatively to other restaurants in Athens. I have gotten pizza, tacos and the burger in past visits. All within range of what i expected Never had a bad experience at Jackie O's public house. But also never expected much. Outside patio is upstairs in the back. Decent steps upward. Once you get upstairs (outside) sort of feels cramped, picnic benches at best with picket fence walls all along side of you. Not much for service up there. Nice to sit there when it's nice out, but I would go somewhere else to sit outside and enjoy beer and food Overall ratings Food 7/10 Beer 8.5/10 Atmosphere 8/10 Cleanliness (inside) 8/10 Cleanliness (outside) 6/10 Dessert (7.5/10) Workers "presentation, talkativeness, helpfulness (8/10) *to note. You may get hit at the bar with spray bottles liquid as they wipe down the bar top when you sit. Gf and I laughed at it but bartender didn't even realize she was doing it. Got the couple next to us as-well Times gone (4) read more

Pretty good experience, but not 4-star worthy on this visit. Service was excellent! Cheese curds are an excellent appetizer. Both beers were very good, as were our sandwiches. Only thing keeping this from being a 4-star review: the pizza was a little burnt. When you have a menu as limited as this place, you can't afford for any meal to be unsatisfactory. read more

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Great food and beer! Good service as well. I had the Greek salad with chicken. The chicken was cooked really well and the feta dressing was amazing! read more

Jackie O's Public House - American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

This place had really good reviews so never being in athens figured it was a safe bet. Got a Ruben and the meat was brown. Idk about you but I've never had brown corn beef. The taste was even worse. The service was non attentive, not really sure if we had a actual waitress. Just not good. Left unsatisfied. 2 stars because it does seem like they really are trying to be mindful of covid and that was the only good part. Would 10/10 not recommend. read more

Jackie O's Public House - Ruben...not good - American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

I was honestly so impressed with Jackie O's! This was our first visit here and as someone who is anxious about COVID, I can say that have gone above and beyond with precautions. They are reservation only and each table is separated by a plastic barrier. The waiter also stands 6ft from your table at all times. In terms of food and beer - YUM! We got the artichoke dip, pizzas, salad and beer. Everything was incredible. My only complaint is that it was a little chilly inside the restaurant. Other than this, we will definitely return! read more

Jackie O's Public House - Artichoke dip - American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

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Great place! The atmosphere is awesome and so is the service, food & drinks! I recommend checking them out if you're in the area.

Visited on a Gameday Saturday. Wonderful setting. I've always struggled with some Jackie O's core offerings that I can get close to home, but their draft selections here are phenomenal. Highly recommend the pizza. read more

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This is absolutely crazy. We called, they say you can't make reservations. Then we show up and party after party are seated before us. After seeing soooo many I asked the hostess. She says "well you can call ahead" ... what the hell is the difference???? We've been here over 90 minutes!!! No seats. Watching others eat. So silly. Beers are fine. Would not come here. Children running the door. read more

If only we lived closer! We got a meat pizza and Chipotle BBQ wings. I was not impressed by the size of the wings, super small but the sauce was so good. It was sweet with a slight kick of chipotle. The pizza was awesome and had crispy pepperoni and a good amount of cheese. Crust was crispy and satisfying. I got a pomegranate margarita and my boyfriend got a beer flight. He really enjoyed all the beer options and my margarita had great flavor. Sweet and a little sour. Our waiter was fantastic and kept us engaged in conversation. The place is small though where we sat and there maybe 6 to 8 tables with covid separators. When we went around memorial day they were only taking reservations and you had to put your food on a tray when you were done. They were definitely careful and cautious. Wish we could eat here more often, it's that good! read more

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This place was a gem. Just a great layout and a lot of people having fun. Lots of beer to try although it's not for me. And best of all, great food! Tim was our waiter and he was extremely friendly. We started with appetizers of the Reuben spring rolls and the cheese curds. Both were amazing, especially with the Chipotle sauce. Friend and I shared the spicy hot pepper pesto pizza with bacon and it was also really good! Definitely spicy so this is not for the faint of heart. We had a great experience and it would definitely return next time we come to Athens. read more

Always our go to place when in Athens, OH. The best selection of beers in Ohio, great service and superb food. Come on, set up in Cleveland please! read more

A must-go for visitors and residents. If you plan to go on a weekend, make a reservation! I continue to get the fried pickles and Neanderthal pizza but so many of their menu items are fantastic, you can't go wrong. Grab a flight of their wide selection of beers or stick with a classic like Razz Wheat. If it's nice out, grab a patio seat and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Always great service! read more

I want to start by saying this is a beautiful restaurant. The lights and plants give a wonderful ambiance. The service was wonderful all around. I came here for a company lunch and we ordered drinks and lunch. I ordered a hot pepper pizza and a pomegranate margarita. The marg was phenomenal I wish I could have had another. The pizza was presented nicely, however, talk about garlic explosion. I really enjoy garlic so for me to comment about how garlicky something is means it was intense. This pizza was pretty much inedible. My coworkers all really enjoyed their food and my other coworker had ordered the pizza another day previously and said hers didn't taste like that. I didn't send it back I just chopped it up to a mistake. It was still overall a pleasant experience but I would definitely be a little hesitant to order pizza again since that was so intense with the garlic. Their drinks are amazing and would definitely go for apps and drinks again! read more

Jackie O's Public House - American Near Me - Athens, Ohio

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