Yeah, I am definitely a fan of this place. Its been a long time since I'd been to this place. The hubby and I stopped in here over the weekend with another couple. We had the potato skins and the breaded mushrooms for an appetizer. Our food order was taken rather quickly, but the service was slow. I will give them a little slack given that it was a Friday night when we were there. Overall the food there was very good. Just parking seemed to be a problem when we were there at dinnertime.
Review Source:Well to start I have been to this one a few times. Atmosphere is a little different then the others. The building is very old and very cool inside. The crowd is a mix of hipsters, regulars and I guess old Hilliard types.
Anyway had the fried pickles and fish and chips. As always was very good. The batter was crisp and the fish was cooked perfectly. Very good service also.
Overall it is the best fish and chips you can get in Columbus and good old fashion Pub.
I must admit I have been a fan of Old Bag of Nails since my days living in Worthington. I am not sure if the Worthington location was the original but it will always be my original experience with the OBN. I recently visited the Hilliard location of OBN and was fondly reminded of why I fell in love with this place. Whether you order the Shaved Ribeye French Dip or the Plump Chicken Tenders you won't be disappointed. I also highly recommend the French Onion Soup although this last time it came out way to hot for human consumption and I like it hot, it keeps that cheese melting in your mouth. They are probably best know for the huge fish and chips. Â The wait staff was prompt, courteous and followed up with us several times during our meal. Â The food was brought quickly and made to order. Â I am normally pretty hard on restaurants but I just couldn't find that much to pick at. Our bill was $28 and it was well worth it. Well done!!!!
Review Source:I've ALWAYS been a BIG fan of Old Bag's Happy Hour. I was a little disappointed back when they changed the appetizer prices, but that hasn't stopped me from coming.
Firstly to reiterate what some others have said, the atmosphere here is very mellow and low-key. I find it to have the ambiance more  of a vintage pub than most of the others.
Besides their GREAT food, solid prices and super FRIENDLY staff, they have a wide variety of BEERS on tap, including Sam Adams Oktoberfest (seasonal).
I recommend this Old Bag, and if you swing by, there's a chance you might see me during a happy hour.
The ambience here is fabulous with the exposed brick and wood paneling. Â Christmastime is wonderful, with the lights twinkling inside. Â All you can eat soup and salad is great!
The only thing keeping me from giving this place 5 stars was the summer salad I had earlier this week. Â The lettuce was old - to the point there were some slimy pieces. Â Otherwise, the food is really good!
Met up with a couple of friends the other night. Â Had the Orchard Apple cider. Â Wow, amazing. Â Met two very interesting servers/bartenders that night (Ian and Meredith). Â They kept entertainment for a dead bar. Â Quite lively.
The prices are relatively decent for a bar. Â Everything was priced under $10. Â I got the soft pretzels. Â I was expecting a soft pretzel with a side of cheese. Â NOPE! Â I got a whopping THREE soft pretzels with a fair sized bowl of nacho cheese sauce. Â Was very impressed. Â I think the soft pretzels was $5-$8?
Would definitely come here again.
The food here tastes nothing like the name of this establishment. I've eaten here a couple times and the food is always great.
The dining area is average size, which in my eyes is not too big not too small. Old bag of Nails Pub has a full bar with plenty of choices of draft beer and the specials are good enough to make your mouth water.
I've had their french dip sandwich and it compares to nothing I've eaten. Sorry Arby's but their definitely giving you a run for your money by a long shot. I tried a cup of the clam chowder and it exhumed so much flavor. I tried a sample of the crab bisque, and even though quite tasty it didn't compare to Nordstrom's Cafe Bistro.
Our service was pretty good. The waiter was friendly but did take awhile to bring back a sandwich from a mistake done by the cooks for the person I was dining with.
Overall you definitely get more bang for your buck! Which is pretty awesome.
Went here for the first time with my roommate and we were very impressed!! Pretty small bar/dining area, but was a nice atmosphere We happened to get there for happy hour and got a HUGE plate of chicken nachos for like 4 bucks! and i'm not kidding when i say it was a HUGE plate(could have been a meal for both of us alone!) and they were DELICIOUS! yum, i will order those every time i come here! we both ordered the unlimited soup and salad, As for the salad, it was just like any other salad. I started out with the Clam chowder which was so tasteless that i had them bring me a tomato bisque instead. The tomato bisque was to die for!! so my only advice is to not order the clam chowder!
Review Source:A great place for a cold beer and some solid food. Â If you get here before 7 pm then you can also get the beer cheap which is always good for the pocketbook. Â This place is located in Old Hiilliard with street parking and a lot behind the place. Â I usually have no problem with finding parking but I went at 6:30 and I had to drive around to find a spot within a block of the place. Â The pub had a 20 minute wait which wasn't too bad since I could wait outside on benches. Â i was shocked at how busy it was. Â I think it was unusual because the waitress commented on being really busy tonight. Â
 I ordered the unlimited Fish & Chips while my eating mates ordered the Rustic Burger, unlimited soup & salad, and the Club.  None of us had any complaints. The fish was decent for fried fish but I remembered why I don't usually order fired fish because it is fried and a little heavy.  I also had to wait a little longer for my refill of fish, but at least it was hot.  The service was pretty good for being so busy.  I would recommend it for Happy hour or a good place to take visitors who are picky about trying new places.  It has easy to understand menus and basic food for those who don't like change.
Had a great lunch at Old Bag of Nails yesterday. Â I got the Gaylord's Favorite Burger with cheddar, bacon and dripping with bbq sauce with steak fries; messy but really good. Â My husband got the biggest fish sandwich I've ever seen and he said it was really good also. Â He paid the extra $2 and got the potato pancakes instead of the steak fries. Â I thought that seemed steep until I tasted them--they were delicious! Â We told the manager they really should highlight them on the menu; they are definitely worth the price. Â The two sandwiches, sides and 2 sodas came out to be $26 which isn't the cheapest lunch, but will probably go back.
One criticism in case management reads these: the women's restrooms needs hooks on the doors for your purse. Â Men might not get this, but ask a woman, it's a must!
Had the Reuben, fried pickles, and a Guinness. The Reuben was perfect, but the pickles were just ok. There was something about the batter that I just didn't like. The service was a bit slow, but it was around peak dinner time so that was expected. Overall, not a bad first time - I'll definitely be coming back!
Review Source:Situated on beautiful Main Street, this not-so-hidden gem in Old Hilliard continues to be at the top of my list for dining and drinking. There are always great beer specials, and with happy hour from 2-7 M-F, there's a pretty good chance you'll leave full of great food and beer for less than a typical sit-down lunch.
Happy hour features some great drink specials, and as of this review, half-price appetizers. It's tough to beat in this part of town.
Some of my favorite dishes are the boneless wings (grilled w/Sweet Baby Ray's), the nachos (they'll customize, just ask), and the Philly Cheesesteak. I'm not a seafood guy, but I've been told it's amazing. Beer snobs will be pleased with the rotating selection of craft brews.
If you have kids, Sunday is your day. Kids eat free, and they'll even get a free Apple Stick dessert. This is a great deal, and a good entry point for a family that's never experienced this delectable fare.
The staff is friendly and the service is great. Try to avoid the early Sunday afternoon rush by arriving around opening (noon) and avoid the happy hour crowd by arriving prior to 6PM during the week.
I visited this evening with my mom, dad and brother and we had such a terrific time. I have visited this location many times for lunch and happy hour post work, but this was my parents first Old Bag experience (other than the Irish Festival) and I was so excited to see what they would think.
We were immediately seated, got to choose our booth, and the hostess changed the TV channel so we could watch the Lacrosse NCAA Championships. The service was excellent, as always. Our drinks came quickly and we ordered the beer battered pickles which were amazing. My dad, brother and I ordered the endless fish and chips, my mom ordered the Cobb salad. We ate, we enjoyed, we were happy! My parents loved it! If only fried food wasn't so bad for you... :0)
As far as bar food is concerned, The Old Bag of Nails Pub is: Â "Woohoo! As good as it gets!"
First time I went the evil pregnancy bug struck and I didn't like it.
I went back just a couple weeks ago, ordered the same thing I ordered last time (all you can eat fish and chips haha)
we also ordered appetizers and a couple drinks plus the kiddo got something as well.
It was good and hot, we all loved the food and drinks.
We also love the fact that if the kiddie finishes their food they bring out the hot apple stick. My little one is a very picky eater first off and never finishes her food, but each time we've gone she's cleared her plate, if this only worked at home it would be great haha.
Also seems like a decent place to go to get a couple drinks with some friends a quiet friendly atmosphere.
As far as drink prices fare, I typically drink on campus and can't quite speak to what a "good deal" on beer is at restaurants... but I had a true pint of New Castle during an early evening happy hour special for $3. So, for a classier suburban restaurant/pub, the drink prices seem very fair. Â There always seems to be some kind of discounted beer or half-off appetizer special going on, so I'd always recommend asking upon arrival.
The waitresses are attentive, and most seem to be students or graduates from Hilliard Davidson or Darby high school. Â If you're dining in for a full meal, the fried fish sandwich is a great place to start. It has consistently been a tasty and largely portioned sandwich, served with fresh fries. Overall, It tastes great, and gets the job done.
The environment of the restaurant/bar is warm. It's not a "bar" or "pub" in the way I think of a pub, it's classier and has a professional, community appeal. Â The place is always pretty busy, but I've somehow managed to beat the rush each time I've been in, often looking for faces I recognize the long lines while basking in the comforts of my booth in the main dining area. In this way, if you're a Hilliard student or community member, you'll see a lot of familiar faces at Old Bag of Nails. It seems to be the go-to spot on football game nights or other community events, but I've never felt crowded out. Â Good place.
This was my 3rd trip to a "Old Bag of Nails" in Columbus, but my first trip to this particular location. Â Just like the others, the fried scallops proved to be delicious! Â I didn't feel like fries, so I substituted some clam chowder instead, and man, it was great! Â Only downside was the service was painfully slow. Â
I have had all of the fried seafood here (fish, shrimp & scallops) and it's all money. Â Pretty good beer selection too; I was surprised to see they had Dogfish Head 90 Min. on tap. Â I definitely recommend.
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