It's a great little bar. I have been coming here for awhile. If you haven't been you should make it a point to try it out. They are open late so you can always swing by. The bartender my friend and I had was very friendly and made a good aviation. I had a build your own macaroni bowl with chicken, buffalo sauce, and broccoli. It was pretty good. My friend thought the burger was pretty ok. It is a bit cramped in there so I wouldn't bring a bunch of people. But it is totally a nice little addition to the east village. read more

Olde Towne Tavern - Mac and Cheese Bowl - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Heard they had good wings, and they are kind of on my way today so I stopped by. Nice neighborhood bar atmosphere. Some street parking available on a weekday afternoon. Pretty big menu of bar classics plus a lot more. Wings are up under the appetizers, and they are pretty basic: Buffalo or barbecue, baked, with blue cheese and celery. No other options. But, simple is sometimes best. They came out steaming, 10 pretty good-sized meaty wings. The sauce was heavy, but not dripping off, although you are going to need the napkins and wet naps they bring. The barbecue was tangy and sweet, but not overly so. I really enjoyed them. Could've maybe used a little more celery to give me some kind of a health balance. Service was excellent. Prices are decent. It's hard to tell what's high anymore, but they are competitive. The atmosphere in the place was cool. People eating, drinking, talking, watching games. I would definitely come back. read more

Great spot! Parking is terrible, but the service is excellent, the atmosphere is fun and cozy. There are plenty of TVs, their drinks are great and they have drink specials. Food is also good! I have the beef sliders and the veggie soup every time. So good! Easy to drive past and overlook, don't do that! Stop and come in. It'll surprise you! ;) read more

Olde Towne Tavern - Beet Sliders - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Emasculate service! I was greeted vey joyously and was continually checked on by a very warm bar staff! Very chill vibes inside, I really like the different art on the walls! service was very quick and I got my burger in a surprisingly fast manner! I was in the mood for a burger and this was the closet restaurant, and I am so happy I found it! This burger is like the best "grill out flavor" burger ever, the edges just a little crispy but full of flavor, very tender, the pickles-delicious, and the crisp of the fresh onions tied the whole thing together! the side of Mac and cheese was superb! mild, creamy, and flavorful! Not too much intensity which I prefer and that balanced the super intense flavors of the burger! I plan on coming back for more burgers in the future!! read more

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I've been here for lunch with friends and for a weeknight dinner. The food is okay, can't say it's anything special. I do enjoy the drinks and drinks their servers were friendly each visit. I'd come back again for the mimosas and vibes. read more

DO NOT ORDER PIZZA Got a cheese pizza and it was by far the worst pizza I've ever seen. The cheese was square cuts of provolone (like classic Kraft squares). It was piled high and half weren't even a touch melted. Incredibly minimal sauce too. That pizza was a crime read more

Friendly service, and good food! We both ordered the French Dip and it is absolutely one of my favorites. We had not been here since the pandemic and thought it would be nice to walk down the street and have dinner. We tried a half order of the Tavern Nachos with chicken! These things were amazing! Tortilla chips topped with jalapeno, sour cream, queso, homemade guacamole & pico de gallo. Bill overview: *1\2 CHK NACHOS $13 *French Dip (2@$17.00) $34 *Cab Bottle $32 *Subtotal: $79.00 *Tax: $5.93 *Credit Card Fee: $2.55 *Total before tip: $87.48 Warning that they charge a Non-Cash adjustment (surcharge) to any non-cash payment both credit and debit cards! Personal view as a consumer, this and should be factored into to the cost of doing business. I have seen businesses offer a discount with cash payment which comes across a lot better (personal opinion). This is becoming the norm and is a deterrent for me when I see a business that does this. Of course the Tavern's French Dip has been a favorite for years so I'll be back. I recommend the food, and now those chicken nachos are a new favorite as well. Website: theoldetownetavern.com read more

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Quite the happening place! Came here the day before New Year's Eve with a good size group. We were able to get seating for most of us, although a few people had to stand. Drinks were good and reasonable price. They had a really nice food menu, despite the fact that the operated out of a very small space. I am really amazed by how they produced all that food out of that square footage. We had a wide array of bar type foods... nachos, burgers, sliders... All quite good! read more

Olde Towne Tavern - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

While in Columbus, OH for the football game, we ventured to this restaurant several times. I had 1/2 an order of the shredded Chicken Nachos with Black Beans. My husband had the Turkey Sandwich - we both enjoyed these so much that we went back a few days later and order these again read more

Olde Towne Tavern - 1/2 order of shredded Chicken Nachos with Black Beans - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We found Olde Towne Tavern after searching for a dog friendly establishment and we love it! The staff were all very welcoming and it seemed like there were many local frequent guests. We sat outdoors with the pup and the patio set up was great! There is a big fire pit in the middle so we moved over to sit by the fire after we finished our meals. Can we first talk about the wheat bread that came on the Salmon BLT.... I don't know what it is about that bread but it was absolutely impeccable. It was toasted just right with a slight crispy yet soft texture and the taste was something I can't really put into words. I could probably eat this bread with the creamy mustard all day. They said they get the bread from a baker that delivers it to them... which I will need to ask and find out the details again. Anyways... the salmon was cooked perfectly and the cheeseburger was great as well. We also ordered the spicy chili and italian wedding soup which were both delicious. My only bland experience was the side tavern salad... we couldn't put our fingers on it but the taste was a little off. The portion size was awesome though! The overall experience was great and we are looking forward to coming back again to try our other items on the menu! read more

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I really enjoyed my time at the Olde Towne Tavern. Our server was amazing too! They have a great happy hour special and an assortment of other fun things to try. My friends got the $5 veggie nachos and their pretzel bites. I ordered their jalapeño grilled cheese with bacon! It hit the spot and I can't wait to go back again! read more

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Everything was amazing!!!! great food great drinks laid back atmosphere! Our waiter Tyler made us feel welcomed like he knew us forever! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Olde Towne Tavern - Awesome great place!!!!! Seriously great food and drinks and our server Tyler is the best!!!!! Thank you for making it a great night!!! - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Quaint little spot! My friend and I stopped in for lunch last Saturday - the food was great and the service was fantastic! Several TVs around the bar to watch sports and a great selection of beers on tap! Would definitely recommend it and look forward to visiting again! read more

Really nice place. Inside some old place and had a great old bar feel. Staff were very attentive and super nice. Very good beer selection and food was good. Would go again if I lived in the area. read more

I'm afraid to rate this place too high because I don't want the local favorite will get too busy. Food? Amazing. Service? Amazing. Vine? Amazing. Especially fond of the nachos, lasagna and other specials. read more

They help feed the birds and squirrels soild spot ! 10/10 ! The wings are great ! And i love the cheese cake !

dang! i know you all want to get rid of the stuff but please stop jam packing and sending ppl off without spoons or napkins. the veggie chilli is great! the service is horrible. i haven't met a friendly server or bar tender yet! its starts with a smile read more

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My friends and I came here after a comedy show. The show ended around 9:30 I would say. They had an open kitchen and bar still and there was a great vibe in the restaurant. My friend and I ordered two sandwiches and split them. I got the tavern Turkey and she ordered the Buffalo bill. We both got mac and cheese as a side and a pickle. Honestly, I have no notes. I preferred the Buffalo bill which was surprising for me since I don't tend to gravitate towards Buffalo chicken. It was very good! But the Tavern Turkey was also great and I would definitely get that again. I loved the pickle, but I'm a pickle lover. The Mac and cheese was pretty good too. Overall a great time! read more

Olde Towne Tavern - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

A nice funky vibe to the place. They have a patio with a firpit and the service is welcoming. They even had pickle juice for my Jamison drink. Neighborhood joint with hint of "do what you like" whenever you come in. They even have artwork on the wall with my personal favorite the French. Dope! read more

Normally I would not take the time & effort to do this but I want to make everyone aware that if you use a credit card and place a tip, check your bank statement. This is the 2nd time the tip amount was MORE than I wrote. Mind you, I tip well above 20% so this just stings a bit more. Bill was $128.87. I gave $30 tip. Credit card $168.87. Like I said, this is the SECOND time in 3 months. **Update 8/7/24 : Seems as though the manager (HH) would rather have a thief employed at her restaurant than admitting the truth...From the manager: "It seems the 2 receipts don't match up and our bartender just read the tip amount not the total".. Just admit the employee changed the tip amount.. You can clearly see it. read more

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Olde Towne Tavern is a casual, can't-go-wrong kinda place. Inside the dark wood interior there are high tops and an inviting bar, and out back on the covered patio there are plenty of tables. On both of my visits I ordered food outside, and was pleasantly surprised by the super reasonable prices, good happy hour, and friendly service. This is a perfect neutral spot to have a beer or two and worry less. read more

What a friendly neighborhood establishment! We were visiting friends in town and walked down here for dinner. The vibe was vibrant and inviting. Beer was reasonably priced, with a nice selection and the food was excellent. It's hard to evaluate. The service were such a hectic, holiday season, but it was pretty darn good. read more

We went on a Saturday, the special of the day is a $10 chicken burrito. We were expecting a smaller portion, like Taco Bell sized. We were WRONG. It was huge! Very good value and a great ambiance when we visited. Back patio with the fire pit and Cigars was a Vibe. We had two "Death in the Afternoon" cocktails and they were both made constantly and well. Service was great as well, our waitress (Katie!) anticipated what we wanted before the thought was half formed in our heads. The Bartender was on top of it, and adroitly answered questions, directed foot traffic in the bar, and made drinks at the same time. read more

Olde Towne Tavern - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Yum, yum, yum! We visited years ago so we were excited to try this location again. I remember it being good but yum! We had the hummus as an appetizer and our table ordered lots of different things from salads, to fish tacos to grilled cheeses and everything was delicious. The side of Mac and cheese I had was so incredibly creamy. I would literally go back just for that. read more

Olde Towne Tavern - Apple grilled cheese and Mac and cheese - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

6/12/2020 update: we literally got shoed away - hands in the air - go outside. Sign was on the door to wear a mask but the door was pinned open so I didn't see the sign. The host literally said: didn't you see the sign?" No, I don't have eyes in the back of head. Won't be coming back here again. Really disappointing. This was our first time here and they really know how to treat their customers! When you walk in you are Geeting by a nice dark bar with really nice hardwood. It was pretty busy and we took the last table available. We were immediately greeted by the waitress and she took our drink order. I asked her what her favorite drink was and she said she made a mean Manhattan and old fashioned. I started with the old fashioned and it was one of the best I've had. I knew the Manhattan would be good and I was right as well! Adrienne ended up getting the champagne flight and it looked pretty amazing. We added a couple of champagnes to our list that we will need to pick up. I saw their different dips available for the chips so we went with the sampler, guac, queso, and pico. Each were really good and their guac was some of the best around. We will definitely be back read more

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Good service, good and atmosphere all around. Probably some of the best Mac and cheese I've ever had. The menu has a wide variety and they have deals each day of the week during happy hour. Great neighborhood bar! read more

I stopped here with family while on vacation from Los Angeles as we heard it was the oldest tavern in Ohio. It has been there since 1827. Loved it and the food was great! We had Chardonnay, pork belly appetizer, fish,fries,onion rings, sausage, sauer kraut, mashed potatoes, and grilled chicken sandwich. The service was very good and we ate on the lovely outside patio. read more

Well... well... tasty bar has a name. Olde Tavern! I had there special, short rib dinner. It was great the meat was tasty and mostly tender. The potatoes were great with a nice gravy. The veggies were good too. The beer options are nice! I'm liking this place! read more

Olde Towne Tavern - Short rib dinner - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I ordered some things from here for family and forgot to snap pics, but still wanted to review. I tasted the mac and cheese dinner, cuban, a cobb salad, and the turkey sandwich. The portions were adequate and the prices were reasonable. The sandwiches were served with a side of chips and pickle spears. The mac and cheese came with bacon, jalapeños, and some other mixins' and was made with rotini. It was pretty good but not my favorite-- I think the ratio of pasta to mixed-in ingredients was a little off. It could have used more pasta. The cuban was yummy, probably my favorite thing I tried. The turkey sandwich was hefty but I felt that it needed a sauce of some sort. The salad was pretty good and fresh, but some of the toppings were in too large of pieces to eat without chopping them and I really wasn't a fan of the dressing it was served with.. it tasted like horseradish? Or something else that I didn't like. Overall not a bad option for delivery, but I'm not necessarily itching to order from there again. read more

Good stop prior to a Bluestone Concert or if you are in the Old Towne East area. Old school pub with an outdoor patio for those wanting the fresh air experience. Had a great choice of beverages and local drafts. Also good choice of sandwiches and bar food. I enjoyed the Salmon BLT - WOW. Definitely exceeded expectations. Added a couple bucks to get upgraded sides (Brussel Sprouts). Highly recommend that combo. Staff is friendly, but like everywhere these days, just no enough of them. Our server was nice, but definitely overloaded and had too many tables to try and cover. Advice = if you go, order two drinks at a time and be ready when they stop by with drinks. It is also a very small place and not really good for groups; couples great, 3-4 had options, but 6 or 8 would be tough during normal hours. Definitely worth the stop when in the area. read more

My first time here and It was a hard time trying to find parking. U have to park on the street but GL finding a spot. But once inside it's small and wasn't too loud. The server was nice and very attentive. I ordered chicken wings with bbq on the side and pretzel bites! OMG THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS!!!! I had a good time while here. It's so close to my apartment but I will be back read more

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I visited with my sister and our partners on 6/22/2023. The bartender was rude to begin with he said he would not serve us anything more although we just got there and only ordered one drink. He then proceeded to scream at us constantly to get out and pulled a bat out when we asked why he didn't want to serve us. Then he got security even though HE pulled out the bat. He then accused my sister of being "on something" who has never done any sort of drug, barely drinks, and barely even spoke to him at all. I asked to speak to a manager he then responded "we are the managers". It was altogether unprofessional and a poor experience. I attached a picture of him because I didn't get his name. read more

Olde Towne Tavern - The bartender who gave very poor service. - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Their servers are awesome. Very important. Everything else is good enough as long as that's the case. And they have a nice patio

This is the kind of spot where all the locals like to stop by at least once a week. We've frequented this spot several times while living in Ohio and usually stop by every time we're back in town. The pretzels are chewy and light served with cheese dip and a mustard dip. I had the beet sliders slightly grilled with red onion and green goddess sauce. If you like beets you'll like this simple but tasty option. The nachos are good too loaded with chili- salsa- jalapeño- gooey cheese and you can add meat if you like. The staff are friendly too. They have a back patio shared by the neighboring business. The interior is dark and moody with traditional bar fare and interesting artwork. It's not huge but not small either with half table and half bar seating. Bottle n tap beers including craft beers and nice wine options. The offer a fair amount of vegetarian and vegan options. Parking can be a little tricky if you pick the busy part of the day but we usually go mid afternoon and easily find a spot. read more

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This was so shockingly terrible. I am stunned. We ordered through Uber Eats and after reading all the reviews I was so excited. The nachos were terrible. For $14.50 this is what you get, with 2 tablespoons of chicken and a teaspoon of guac on the side. As my side I asked for a Caesar salad and received a pile of lettuce with horridly old carrots. The side of chips for the jalapeño grilled cheese didn't even come. The sandwich itself was merely a jalapeño between two pieces of bread. The side mac and cheese was hard and gross. We also ordered the quesadilla which was your average quesadilla. We ordered the Buffalo chicken sliders which were good. Overall, horrible experience. Will absolutely never be back and putting it on the "whatever you do don't go" list for friends and family who visit. It is honestly embarrassing that this is a restaurant. read more

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This joint was really good! Cute little hole in the wall. My type of place. The Bloody Mary I had was perfect and the nachos were really yummy. My friend was happy with her drinks and her burger too. They do a build your own burger deal on Mondays and it was super solid. Service was friendly and attentive. We had a great time and I'll definitely hit it up again. read more

Food and vibes are generally good. If you're not a regular you are definitely treated differently. Always make a great drink. Love their burgers. Wish their menu had fries. read more

spicy bbq wings and a fajita style quesadilla with a egg added. xtra guac, pico, and sour cream. read more

Olde Towne Tavern - spicy bbq wings - Bars Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I love the Olde Towne Tavern. I live close by, and I enjoy stopping in for happy hour after a tough day at work. The staff is friendly, and the food is good as far as standard bar fare goes. I bring everyone who comes to visit me here! read more

Neighborhood bar. I suggest ordering the special. Good beer selection. Nice corner bar atmosphere, although it's not on a corner. The real attraction would be the people. Both staff and customers are the best. read more