The Old Bag of Nails Pub - Upper Arlington

Have only been once since they moved from Tremont but really enjoyed it. Fried mushrooms were perfectly done, fresh and plentiful. My lobster rolls (you get two), were a bit mushy and should be served with clear, hot butter instead of the yellow squirt on stuff that was gross. The roll itself was perfectly toasted and delicious. Mu husband had the all you can eat shrimp and fries special. He tried all 3 shrimp preparations and really liked the fried and the blackened shrimp. The grilled shrimp was very bland and with no caramelization. We split a bread pudding which was very good. Our service was great! I would definitely go back! Oh, someone else mentioned how bright the dining area is. I agree! Dimmers should be installed!

New location is SO much better than the old one. I’ve always liked the food but the old location didn’t have many windows , was so dark and getting run down. This new location is a breath of fresh air. It’s a little tricky to find with the current construction but they have a huge parking garage real close. Fried pickles starter was awesome. Definitely will be visiting a look more frequently now!

Relocated from Tremont Center, this tried and true format is now at Kingsdale Center in the new cluster of buildings that include luxury senior living, the new UA rec center, and apartments. Like the other locations, there is the basic, hearty menu of fish & chips (outstanding), burgers, etc. Unlike the others, this new one is far from cozy and pub-like. It lacks wood, warmth and has a sterile feel. The biggest complaint is the lighting. It's like an operating room! The halogen or LED can lights are nuclear. The dining side is especially bright and annoying. This is odd, as the owners of this chain should know that warm, incandescent lighting sets a mood and makes food (and people) look better. Hopefully they will figure this out and install proper dimmers or lower wattage bulbs and make this a more enjoyable place to frequent. For now, bring sunglasses, or avoid, like I will.

Good pub food, good service, dark pub interior

Best fish and chips ever. Go early for dinner

A gem of a location, so close to the library. Devin, I believe, was our server, and despite the healthy crowd of lunch-goers, we had excellent service and food.