Beer Barrel Pizza & Grill — Restaurant in Columbus

When I click "order online" from the web page in the photo I included, it absolutely should not take me to a page where I'm ordering from Lima. I was in Hilliard at the time, so it's not like it was based on my location. It just quietly defaults to Lima, which is a very strange way to handle location selection, even ignoring the egregious issue of navigation from specific location pages.

The bartender mentioned that they have issues with people ordering from the wrong location, and this flagrantly poor design is the obvious culprit. I can't fathom why they've failed to address it. Even if a comprehensive fix is tricky due to sloppy coding or something, it's trivial to include a little reminder at checkout to confirm the location - just some attention grabbing text or a quick pop-up message.

The bartender was reasonable enough about getting my order made and calling the Lima location, but I did end up with the wrong sauce on my boneless wings (mild instead of hot). Even still, the wings were outstanding and plentiful. Some of the best boneless wings I've had - a thin but crisp exterior with good white meat interior, all wrapped up in above average buffalo sauce. The jalapeno and mushroom pizza, however, was not to my liking. I found the crust way too chewy, and putting the mushrooms under the cheese made them feel slimy. I wouldn't say it's objectively bad pizza or anything, but it just wasn't my style.

It's not really my style of bar (I like things a bit more divey with non-arcade games like darts or pool), but it was really nice for what it is. Seems a great place to grab some drinks and appetizers to watch a game. Speaking of, the drink selection wasn't terribly interesting to me as a beer enthusiast, but it was still more than adequate.

In all, a rocky experience for me, but I'll definitely still be back for some more...

Not necessarily the place to go if you have younger children.....

Met with a few lady friends for lunch at noon. Had my four-year-old grandson with me today. I've been here a number of times previously and would rate 3.5 - 4.0 stars for those previous experiences (all during lunch hours) overall. One of the ladies in my group gets the French Onion Soup every time we come to this location and she gives it 5 stars.

Though I've noticed some reviewers’ comments that make general references to this restaurant being family friendly, I have not noticed any kids here (I've been here during lunch hours only for my 3 - 4 visits over the past year or so). Though I planned on sharing some of my lunch with my grandson rather than order him his own meal (he eats like a little bird), the activity sheet with crayons included no kids menu and there are no kids menu options on the main menu. I was not asked about wanting a kids menu and I was not offered a booster seat like is typical with other restaurants. So, I am guessing this restaurant may be more "family friendly" for older kids who have adult sized appetites. Not a big deal for today's visit, but I will suggest to my group another restaurant when I'm going to have any kids with me. But, I did want to point this out to those who may be considering coming here with younger kids - better off to go to Bob Evans or Applebee's.

I ordered the chicken tenders with fries and a sideorder of vegetables (see pic - actually one more tender than pictured but I already put it on a separate little plate for my little lunch companion). A very basic tenders and fries meal as far as taste and portion size goes. Coating on the chicken very plain, so make sure to ask for sauce if you want a little more flavor. Cole slaw was good, very basic.

Hostess and waiter were...

UPDATE: as of Thursday 5-22-2025 I’m still waiting for a coupon(s) that the restaurant manager said he was mail almost two weeks ago. Than again mail from Columbus west side to the east side takes a long time

I use the postal informed delivery so I’m sure nothing has been mailed nor gone missing.

Visited on Saturday afternoon 5-3-2025. Have had other visits here….in fact I drive across Columbus from east to west to specifically go here. Even today in the monsoon rains.

Went specifically for a special that was sent to my phone. The price I had in mind for the two of us was not what I left with. Found it extremely noisy (yes I know it can be) which is disconcerting to try and place an order. Understood what responses are and just….annoying.

One item we’ve alas enjoyed is hot sizzling flaming burning Greek Saganaki cheese. Today? First attempt was way too thick looking unbaked as it turned out. Was about twice as thick as it should have been. Was not oozing hot cheese strands and was so undercooked that I could hold it in my hand.

Waitress Sahlena was fantastic as she ordered a second. But the kitchen did she and us wrong twice. Had a bite or two and decided to take it home to bake it properly.

The special was nuggets sauces fried green beans fries onion rings. Plus the add on of a half rack of ribs. Off course accompanied by a wonderfully cold glass of Blur Moon.

Nuggets are so so. Beans great! Fries nothing special. Onion rings were the last I’d order. Suggestion to all restaurants serving same. Go to Red Oak Pub in Newark for Onion Rings! Best we’ve found in the country.

Ribs WOW! Finger licking great!

Attentive service and I’d only visit during more quiet times. Pricing on the triple play plus ribs as related to the add...