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    Publick House

    3.8 (109 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Gastropubs, Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    PUBLICK HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    a bar with a lot of alcohol
    Jade W.

    I thought I dined here in the past and was mistaken. The place was bigger than I expected. I don't know, but for some reason it gave me Cheers vibes. It's dim lighting seem like a laid back spot to go if you don't want to be in a crowd but want to gather with friends, have a drink, or grab a bite. I ordered the cheese sticks. I am on a personal quest to find the perfect cheese stick! These wasn't quite the perfect ones but they were not the worst ones I have come across on my quest. The breading actually had a little flavor and they came out warmer than warm but not hot. In addition, I also ordered the chicken tenders and fries. They were good! The chickens tenders are small and fried well. I wish they gave more on a plate. They do give a plate full of fries which are not bad and actually pretty tasty. The cocktails are made well. Customer service is pretty good too. Overall, not a bad dive bar.

    Pterodactyl wings

    Some of the best wings in Columbia! Pterodactyl sauce is a must try! Casual environment.

    Garlic butter wings

    Great wings, great service, nice clean atmosphere. Will come back. Server was very nice and quick to serve order and take drinks. Pool table and darts on the side if you don't feel like sitting.

    Roast beef sandwich!
    Sam C.

    Still one of my go to wing joints. My favorite sauce is the spicy teriyaki with medium sauce on the side. Order the raw fries a little on the crispy side! The Grilled Jerk Chicken Sandwich is not bad either. They have a good beer selection and offer cold glasses. Parking: There's street parking and a private lot behind the building.

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    I can hang here every darn night. Loved it. Felt I was back in Ireland, tucked away in a small town.

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    Very good food and atmosphere. Service is excellent. Definitely try the fish and chips.

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    It's not too big, but it's low key enough that it doesn't take too long to get a table. Great wings, good beer selection.

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    12 years ago

    Food was excellent. Guys had wings and ladies had fish and chips. Would have gone 5 stars but service was sloooowwww!

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    8 years ago

    Philly cheesesteak was soaked in olive oil. Almost threw up. Heard great things about this place. Disappointed.

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    8 years ago

    best wings in columbia by far, good environment, and get plenty of foods for cheap. i highly recommend this place.

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    Awesome wings but raw fries were a bit soggy. The atmosphere here is awesome as well. Darts, pool table, etc. Great place for a chill dinner

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    We had amazing Korean food and mocktails here in an unsuspecting place. We ordered the Guava…read moregetaway, Creamy Limeade, Kimchi Cheese Fries, Kangjeong (Boneless Wings), Spicy Squid and Pork Belly with rice, and Japchae. The drinks were blended very well and used fresh lime juice, which was nice. The appetizers -- the kimchi fries and the boneless wings were pretty standard. The fries were crunchy, but we felt like there was more cheese than there was kimchi and sauce, so we've had better kimchi fries elsewhere. The cheese was very gooey though. The boneless wings weren't as crunchy as they could have been, especially coming out in a stone dish, but the garlic soy sauce was still pretty good. Our mains were really good -- the japchae, which I ordered with fried tofu, had the right texture and flavor, and was delicious yet spicy. The tofu was a little bland though. My partner enjoyed the squid and pork belly dish and said that the sauce was similar to the japchae sauce. The portions were pretty normal and not too big, so we had a few leftovers but not too many. The prices were also pretty reasonable as well. Overall we were really happy with our food here and would come back if we ever visited again.

    Came here for my brothers' birthday. They've been here and we're raving about it. Korean cuisine…read morewith a decent space for any type dining/dating. They have a bar as well and the service was on point. Will be back to try more items on their menu and bring a date.

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    The adults come out to play at Goat's in Five Points! If you have a love for espresso martinis,…read moreyou'll definitely want to check them out!

    Goat's was a really cool restaurant, and was a great change of pace compared to the other…read moreestablishments in the area. When I walked in, I was amazed at what I saw inside, as it definitely was not what I was expecting (and I mean that in a good way!). I loved how dimly lit it was inside, which was complemented by miniature lights that were strung from the ceiling. Speaking of the aforementioned change of pace, I also appreciated how there were no TVs inside, which created an intimate atmosphere that focused more on conversing with your friends than watching whatever may have been on TV. Finally, as someone who always pays attention to a restaurant's artwork... I absolutely LOVED the artwork that was on display at Goat's. They had so many cool pieces of eclectic artwork, that you could almost consider it as much a small art museum as a restaurant. My favorite art piece is kind of hard to describe, but I guess you could say that it was of a God-like man in a suit controlling somebody who was playing golf. (I know, it's hard to describe, but like I said, it's eclectic.) My one (1) downside to Goat's, and the only thing keeping it from a five-star review, is that the bartender and servers were all pretty rude and arrogant. This is speculation, but maybe Goat's is one of those places that considers itself a "regulars" bar, and isn't very nice to people who aren't regular customers, but the three (3) employees I interacted with weren't all that inviting. All in all, Goat's was a great experience, and if it were an option, I'd probably give it something like 4.5 or 4.8 stars if I could. If the servers were a little less full of themselves, or maybe just in a better mood, I'd consider it a five-star experience. Nevertheless, Goat's was a great experience, I'll definitely be back, and I'd recommend that anybody stop in if they're looking for a unique experience in Five Points!

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    My dad came here about 10 years ago while visiting some friends in the area, and wanted me to try…read moreit. It did not hold up to standards from last time, but was still fairly good. Pawleys Front Porch is a dive bar, and has been featured on an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. We arrived about 15 minutes after they opened, and were the first to arrive. Even after us being in the restaurant for an hour, only two other parties arrived to dine. It honestly felt like a ghost town, and hope that it is not like this every day. Their fried pickles are actually pretty good! They are crispy, hot, and have a good dill taste (good pickles). The chicken tenders are good! They aren't frozen, are crispy, and have good taste. The burger was supposed to come with a pretzel bun, but apparently they haven't had a pretzel bun in three years lol. Why is it still on the menu? We don't know. His burger was a bit overcooked and toppings weren't quite as high quality as last time. Our server was wonderful, and constantly came around to refill our drinks and get us anything we need. It did take a bit of a long time for our food to come out, but that's alright. As long as the food is good we don't mind. We hope to see the restaurant return back to how good it used to be!

    Does not deserve to be on the DDD list! Traveling through…read moreand we were excited to find a Triple D restaurant in Columbia but it should not be on the list. We waited an hour or more because they said there was only one cook. We got our burgers (ordered medium) and they were completely overcooked. I wondered if mine was even beef. I stabbed the meat with my plastic knife and lifted the whole rock solid patty puck. Cocktail was decent and they stock Fever Tree ginger beer so stay with the cocktails.

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    The British Bulldog was really cool! Even though I had lofty expectations, it definitely managed to…read morelive up to them! When the British Bulldog calls itself a "pub", I feel like it's one of the very few places that takes that moniker to heart. Even though it's located in somewhat of a strip-mall setting, once you walk inside the building, you're amazed by the authenticity of the inside. Personally, I loved the brick and wood that made up the interior, which gave the restaurant the realistic "pub" vibe that I mentioned earlier. Furthermore, I loved the framed, and hanging, soccer flags, which was a marked contrast to the professional and college sports paraphernalia at your typical American sports bar. I walked in kind of late, and just sat at the bar, which still made for a great experience. Even though it's an English restaurant, they still had a lot of the popular local and domestic beers, to go along with the more English-themed beverages. I asked if they had any "sours", and the bartender was kind enough to offer me a sample of the two (2) sours that they had on tap, and let me choose the one I liked the most. The aforementioned bartender was great, and I overheard him offering some folks from out-of-town with recommendations for nearby late-night spots and high-quality local joints. Finally, my simple order of chicken tenders and fries was pretty good, and I thoroughly enjoyed their steak-cut "chips," or French Fries. All-in-all, I waited too long to try out the British Bulldog, which was a great pub experience that definitely lived up to my high expectations. I'll definitely be coming back soon, and in turn, would recommend it to anybody else!

    Our server was amazing. We ran into the owner restocking the beer. That's enough for me to give…read morethis place 5 stars. Anytime I see an owner working in the business I tip my hat. My husband is Scottish and I'm welsh so we definitely come for the food. It's all good! I've had the baked Brie, the cabbage, the sampler, fish and chips, and the pasty. Always gives great British bake off vibes. I love it! Tons of parking. The best service I have had in Columbia in agree. Will be back, probably tonight!

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