The atmosphere/decor of the restaurant was pretty cool…read more Food was good and affordable.

We recently stopped by Ashbrook Distillery and discovered what I'd call a true hidden gem in…read moreAshville. The place has that classic small-town dive bar feel, the kind of spot where you walk in expecting a casual bite and end up being pleasantly surprised by how good the food actually is. It's relaxed, welcoming, and feels like a place locals probably keep to themselves. We started with something called Hillbilly Calamari, and despite the name, there's no squid involved. Instead, it's sliced banana peppers lightly breaded and fried, served with ranch. They were crispy, tangy, and had just the right little kick. A really fun and unique starter. Served with ranch dressing 9/10 But the wings absolutely stole the show. They're slow smoked first and then flash fried, which gives them a great smoky flavor while keeping the outside crispy and the inside juicy and tender. I tried two flavors -- Cody's mix which was Bourbon BBQ mixed with spicy garlic which had a great smoky flavor a sweet and savory richness with a hint of kick from the bourbon and I ordered the Spicy Garlic, which packed a bold garlicky heat that really popped. Both wings were excellent. 20/10 And of course, you can't go wrong with the fresh-cut fries on the side. Fries were good, but could have been a little crispier for my preference. 7/10 One of the coolest things about the place is the grill right behind the bar, where you can watch them as they're cooking your burger while you watch. It adds to that laid-back, old-school bar atmosphere that makes the whole experience feel authentic. Katy was are server and she was super friendly and on top of refills and kept checking on us. This is definitely a place that makes you feel comfortable and welcome. If you're anywhere near Ashville, this is definitely worth a stop. Great wings, fun appetizers, and a relaxed neighborhood vibe make it a place I'd happily come back to for another bite!! Have a great day from Brian From Brian's Big Bite

It's just changed its ownership and name to: OFF THE RAILS (May, 2026), and this was my first visit…read moreat the recommendation of a friend. It's a bar with bar food and even a pool table! It's clean and in good repair. The new owners have started activities and a DJ. I came for pizza as I hadn't found a good pizza in this little town in years. Crust is a big part of pizza for me. This is a thin, crispy cracker like crust and I liked it, even if a bit overdone. It's cut into small rectangular pieces. Even with sausage and pepperoni it was a bit mild/bland. However, it's still the best I've found within 15 miles.... On the street parking sucks. Signs from the next door business threaten towing from their lot on the east side of the building. Employees said to ignore it after 5 PM. We met most of the staff working as the Saturday night rush hadn't started yet. They were each very personable, helpful, and professional. We sat at a regular table at the back of the building. They have mostly bar and bar height tables. They also have possible seating outside on a covered porch. If you're expecting more than an old time bar for locals enjoying themselves, you'll be disappointed. But, it does what it does about as well as it can. Probably not a family vibe for many.

Wow, I don't know how to rate this place. Named for its location next to the railroad tracks, it's…read morea dank, incredibly divey, watering hole for the locals...but that's all it wants to be. Located in a narrow old building there's a feeling that the walls, flooring, and overall structure have shifted unevenly over its many years. It's the kind of bar where you'd imagine a record scratching and music stopping when an outsider walks in because the folks in there truly know one another. So if you didn't come or are not there to meet up with any of the regulars, you may feel out of place. I grew up around the area, but always have felt awkward on the handful of occasions I've stopped by. However, there isn't anything anyone does to make you feel unwelcome. Generally speaking, the folks in there are pleasant - just having a good old time or drinking themselves to death. The bartenders are very nice and drinks are cheap. It is cash only, but there's an ATM. They have somehow squeezed two pool tables and a dart board into the small bar area in the front. In the back there's more seating, a dance floor, and even a DJ booth.

I'll start by saying the wing sauce is fantastic! Just the right amount of heat and sweet! Aside…read morefrom that....just okay. Others in our party had sandwiches that were just okay. I had a cob salad which I took to-go. The service was a but sow. We waited for some time to get menus and longer to get our teas and soda. The atmosphere is definitely a sports bar. It was so loud you couldn't hear the person directly next to you. Would I visit again? Yes, on a slower day or when they first open. Not after everyone has a chance to be loud there and pricey too! $84 for a $12 tip for three!

Very happy with our meal and service! We had spicy cheese curds as an app. Hubby had a burger with…read moreonion rings and bbq sauce and he was so happy with it. I had Buffalo wings and the were cooked to perfection and the sauce was awesome. Also, the ranch tasted homemade and it was delish. Would recommend a drink or beer list because we had to make a few requests to figured out what was available. Not a real problem. Our waitress was friendly and provided great service. We will be back!!!

We were in town for business and looked for a local place to grab lunch. A yelp check showed…read moreBeck's Garage. It turned out to be a local bar/restaurant. It didn't have a large beer selection, all American lager styles and no drafts. Lunch was pizza or sandwiches. I had the meatball sub and my friend had a small pizza. The sandwich was really good and Paul said the pizza wasn't too bad.

Good pizza and general bar fare, great bartenders and people running the place. Fun crowd where…read moreeveryone is welcome. Plenty of TVs, a pool table, solid bourbon selection, and music.

Service was awesome. Food was great. We always see someone we know. It's always a fun place to…read moreeat.

Small local tavern! Awesome friendly place and the food was great!!! Thought we'd walk in and get…read morestared at because such a local neighborhood tavern. People were SO NICE and welcoming! Highly recommend!

We were on a road trip and saw the sign for Jackie Ray's. We love to support small businesses, so…read moredecided to give it a try. My phone was dead so I couldn't check reviews etc. We pulled up to a cool historic building in a bedroom community of Central Ohio. This is a gem! Great food, and great people! We were warmly welcomed, and on our way out the owner asked us how our dinner was. He told us the story of the restaurant, and we became fast friends! Wish it was closer to home!

The ambiance of the old brick building was great! The owner stopped by to see how our meal was and…read moretold us some history of the building. I had the meatloaf that had bbq sauce on it, just the way I like it. It came with mashed potatoes and green beans. The meal was very good. My wife had the burger and fries and said the burger was very good and the bun was nicely toasted. We will definitely be back to try the other dinners and the desert.

On a recent trip from OH to TN I decided to stop at a tack & feed that was only 5 minutes off my…read moreroute. Looking for something besides highway fast food offerings, I asked the gentleman at the store if there was anywhere good to eat. He directed me to this place where the bartender was great, the back patio was good dog friendly, and the candied bacon BLT (add cheddar) contained the best candied bacon I have ever had. It was delicious! The unsweet tea actually tasted fresh brewed, not over stewed, and was refreshing. I will definitely make the short detour any time I travel up or down the 71 during their open hours.

Follow me on Facebook. #BaldWhiteGuyReviews…read morehttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/17DM1Y82YK/ ‍Bald White Guy Reviews Hammer Time Pub 27 S. London Street, Mt. Sterling, OH 43143 (740) 831-4018 This morning I rolled into Hammer Time Pub for a little Saturday Morning Fuel-Up and decided to go big or go home. Enter the Tool Kit #3 -- or as I like to call it, The Philly Cheesesteak Meets Tater Tot Avalanche. Base layer: crispy golden tater tots Perfectly seasoned Philly cheesesteak beef Mushrooms, onions, peppers Ghost pepper cheese bringing the heat Friends... this was a LOT of food. Like, "better have your morning cleared" kind of food. As a Philly cheesesteak fan, this hit me right in the taste buds. And with the EMS station right across the street, I felt comforted knowing my #CardiacCare plan was already in place. Yes, it was a little salty -- but hey, it's pub food. That's like complaining your milkshake is too sweet. #Hypertension Verdict: Awesome food, hearty portions, and a hometown vibe that makes you want to linger. If you're at Deer Creek State Park, it's just a short hop for great eats, chill vibes, and good company. Bald White Guy Official Rating: ‍‍‍ (3 1/2 Bald Heads) Why did the tater tot go to therapy? Because it felt a little fried inside. #BaldWhiteGuyReviews #SupportLocal #HammerTimePub #TaterTotGoals #PhillyCheesesteakLove #DeerCreekEats #ChillVibesBigBites #Hypertension #DadJoke #mountsterling

Cool little local bar! Service is always good. Sarah who works the bar is always friendly.read more

Cool bar, relatively good selection of bottled beer, and they have a great outside area with picnic…read moretables, firepits, and plenty of room for activities.

I love this bar. It's my kind of place. seriously, within my favorite Chinese restaurant, and they…read morealways have a great selection of bourbon. Service is fast and friendly. Laid back atmosphere with an old fashioned feel. RIP Gary.

Gary's Hole In One feels like an over-sized den or rec room. It's comfortable and nice but not too…read morefancy. I'd call it a dive bar - without the dive. It caters to a clientele that's mostly Gen X's with a few Boomers and Gen Y's mixed in. It's definitely an alternative to the typical sports bar scene that attracts the meat market, d-bag, bro and hipster crowd. I've got to tell you that this is a great place to relax after a rough day. If you feel like putting your feet up and talking with a few friends or maybe even if you want to bring in a book and sit and read for a while, there's an uber comfortable love seat and some chairs that are very butt friendly. You can grab a cocktail at the bar or have a seat at one of the tables and order some dinner to be brought over from the attached China Bell Restaurant. The Spicy Crab Rangoon are wonderful by the way... This is a legit cocktail lounge. They have a full bar and Carla the bartender pours a good drink. Their beer selection covers all the basics and they've got a few crafts for variety. This place only has two Yelp reviews even though they've been here for about 2 years now, so I'm going to call this place a true hidden gem. It's one of my favorite places to go for cocktails. Want to join me sometime?

Tootle's Pumpkin Inn is a must stop in Circleville. It's named for the famous festival. The place…read moreis nuts if you go there during it. If you're expecting anything fancy you're in the wrong bar. The service is average which makes it comparatively good. Any bar in this town is a dive bar. It's just called being realistic. This place isn't much different except that it's the most popular because it's named for the only reason most people know anything about this town. If you're going at any other time of the year it's usually not too busy. They of course have pumpkin flavored beer, cocktails, and shots. It's about $3 for something like an old fashioned. The prices are pretty good, which makes it worth checking out. I would go to Tootle's the next time in Circleville. If you're there at the festival expect it to be filled to the gills. The rest of the year has some good shows too.

Completely ridiculous name (alluding to the Circleville Pumpkin Festival): check…read more Cheesy liquor shots named after sexual acts and/or naughty things to call women: check Amazing locals wearing overalls and drinking tall boys of all sorts: check. A bunch of us Columbusites went down to Roundtown last night to see Wayne "The Train" Hancock (with Whitey Morgan and the Old 78's) at Tootles. It's a pretty nice bar/music venue, with ample standing room and plenty of local flavor. I wouldn't say rush down to Circleville when nothing is going on there, but if there's a show you want to see, this is a comfy and friendly venue. I do think it's hilarious that the Circleville Pumpkin Festival is such a big deal - ze boy and I were slightly weirded out by it (and the general lack of pumpkin-ness!) when we went on its last day a couple weeks ago, but I won't knock the only major thing Circleville, OH is known for. I will say, though, that the legacy lives on at Tootle's, which uses the pumpkin as a theme on its tshirts, for its drinks, etc etc. (I wasn't drinking, so I can't tell you about that part, except that my friends were downing tall boys of beers I didn't know came in tall boys - Miller High Life, for example)... Anyway, I like the space, as its large, open, and friendly. I enjoyed watching hipsters mingle with rockabillies mingle with townies mingle with my metalhead/Columbus freak friends. Everyone seemed to get along, and everyone knew all the words to Wayne the Train's songs, which made it even more fun. Like I said, this is a good local venue/pub. If you're in town, and looking for a good place to go, I'd say go here. But you can find the same in Columbus without driving 45 minutes, so just keep that in mind. Tootles does seem to have a lot of quality country/southern rock shows going on, so if you like that kind of music, definitely take a look at their schedule. I definitely recommend Wayne Hancock and Whitey Morgan. And of course, Tootles, should you be in Circleville!