The Old Bag of Nails Pub – American
This spirited neighborhood pub invites guests into a warm, wood-toned sanctuary where the air is thick with the savory aroma of golden-fried comforts and the cheerful clink of raised glasses. Platters of oversized Bavarian pretzels and crispy, beer-battered treasures are designed for sharing, turning every meal into a communal celebration of hearty, salt-of-the-earth flavors. It is a quintessential local haunt where the timeless charm of a traditional alehouse meets a menu of indulgent, soul-warming snacks.
4065 Main Street, Hilliard OH 43026 https://oldbagofnails.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its inviting atmosphere and exceptional food, guests love visiting for special occasions and memorable meals. Diners rave about the well-prepared menu, with many highlighting the delicious soup as a standout dish. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive service, noting that the warm and welcoming space makes it a must-visit destination in the area.
Menu
Starters & Faves
- Potstickers - $10.5: Pork and cabbage dumplings, steamed or fried, topped with scallions. Served with Thai chili sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip - $11: A three-cheese blend topped with tomatoes and shredded parmesan. Served with fresh corn tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Hooks - $16.25: Hand-battered & fried cold-water Atlantic fish cut into strips and served with Boom Boom sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Pickles Spears - $10: Dill spears, hand-battered & fried, served with ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel - $13: Buttered and salted. Served with warm beer cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wisconsin Cheese Curds - $11: Deep fried and served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Mushrooms - $11: Fresh button mushrooms hand-battered & fried to order. Served with a horseradish dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Nachos - $12: Smothered with black bean dip, salsa, jalapeños, melted cheese, scallions & a side of sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Potato Skins - $12.5: Topped with bacon, cheese, scallions & a side of sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Cakes - $9: Fried and served with sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - 10 count - $16: More than a pound of wings, fried & tossed in choice of sauce. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Wings - 6 count - $7: Tender white meat, grilled or breaded & fried tossed in your choice of sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Shrimp & Chips - $17: Shrimp hand-battered & fried. Served with steak fries, coleslaw garnish & cocktail sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fisherman's Shrimp & Fish Platter - $24: Full order of Fish & Chips topped off with fried shrimp. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Famous Fish & Chips - $21.5: Traditional British-style, hand-battered & fried cold-water Atlantic fish. Served with steak fries, coleslaw garnish & tartar sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sandwich - $17.5: Famous fish hand-battered & fried, blackened, or pan seared on a hoagie roll with a side of steak or thin fries. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Reuben - $18: Cold-water Atlantic fish hand-battered & fried, blackened, or pan seared, served with melted Swiss, coleslaw & 1000 Island between grilled marble rye. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Roll: Two traditional New England buns stuffed with lobster, mayo, and a drizzle of butter. Served with kettle chips and a pickle. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake Dinner - $20: Twin crab cakes served on lightly dressed greens and topped with a cajun remoulade. Served with choice of side. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Fish or Shrimp Tacos - $17.5: Famous fish or shrimp blackened or deep-fried with a spicy shredded lettuce slaw & salsa in flour tortillas. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Atlantic Salmon - $24: Char-grilled or blackened 7oz fillet, served with wild rice, a choice of side & house-made dill cream sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels & Shrimp - $20: Over a pound of steamed mussels and shrimp served in a white wine butter sauce. Plated with two slices of garlic bread. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Po'boy - $15: Crispy fried shrimp tossed with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion & Cajun mayo, stuffed in a fresh hoagie roll. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pub Fare
- Traditional Pub Reuben - $18: Thick cut corned beef slow cooked and carved in-house, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & 1000 Island dressing between grilled marble rye. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Sesame Ginger Chicken Sandwich - $15: Grilled chicken breast tossed in sesame ginger sauce, topped with feta, house made pickled onions & fresh spinach. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Bernie Chicken Sandwich - $14: Simply grilled, blackened or fried with choice of cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Cheesesteak - $14.75: Choice of shaved prime rib, chicken, or ground chuck with sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms and white American cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tender Basket - $14: Hand-battered & fried. Served with a choice of dipping sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap - $14: Fried chicken, Buffalo sauce, cheddar, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion & blue cheese dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Quesadilla - $14: A crispy tortilla stuffed with blackened chicken, cheese, and salsa. Served with tortilla chips & a side of sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Dip - $16.75: Thin sliced prime rib topped with sautéed onions & melted Swiss cheese on a hoagie. Served with hot au jus. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Gaylord Burger - $15.5: Cheddar, bacon & BBQ sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Rustic Burger - $15.5: Blue cheese, bacon & onion straws. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Cowboy Burger - $15: Pepper jack cheese, fried jalapeños & topped with homemade Cajun mayo. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Bernadette Burger - $14: A burger with your choice of cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soups
- Grilled Chicken Cobb - $16: Chopped romaine topped with tomato, diced egg, feta cheese, bacon & marinated onion. Served with freshly grilled chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pub House Salad - $7: Mixed greens topped with bacon, tomato, blue cheese, fresh red onions & croutons. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $7: Baby spinach topped with mushrooms, bacon, chopped egg & fresh red onion. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $6: Chopped romaine tossed with parmesan cheese, croutons & Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Wedge - $11: Iceberg wedge topped with blue cheese dressing, bacon, tomato, egg & fresh red onion. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Side Salad - $4.75: Chopped romaine, shredded cheddar, shredded carrots & croutons. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowl of Soup - $6.5: Choice of New England Clam Chowder, French Onion, or Soup of the Day. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Sweet Potato Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tater Tots Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Hand-battered Onion Rings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Veggies Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Broccoli Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Corn Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thin Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kettle Chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Applesauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Famous Carrot Cake - $6.5: Old family recipe made in-house and topped with cream cheese icing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Bread Pudding a la Mode - $7: Served with bourbon sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Mile High layered Chocolate Cake - $7.5: Chocolate cake, chocolate icing, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Harvest Sangria: Watershed Apple Brandy, spiced pear liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and choice of Red or White wine. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Passion Fruit Cosmo: Watershed Vodka, passion fruit liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice, and triple sec. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Cinnamon Maple Old Fashioned: Watershed 4-year aged Bourbon, housemade cinnamon maple syrup, orange bitters, and a Filthy Cherry. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pomegranate & Ginger Fizz: Watershed Vodka, pomegranate and ginger liqueurs, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup topped with soda. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Spiced Pear Gimlet: Watershed Four Peal Gin, spiced pear liqueur, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Cherry Pie Cocktail: Watershed 4-year aged Bourbon, Cherry Heering, Orgeat, fresh lime juice, and a Filthy Cherry. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Guinness Draft 20oz - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Blake's Pomegranate Fizz - $5.5: 16 oz. draft Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Bag of Nails Pub
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Visit for special occasions to enjoy a communal meal of famous fish and chips or soup in an inviting atmosphere.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- The inviting atmosphere and attentive service make this a popular destination for special occasions and memorable meals.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers praise the inviting atmosphere, attentive service, and exceptional food, specifically highlighting the delicious soup and well-prepared menu items.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features over 40 dietary-specific options including keto, vegan, and gluten-free dishes alongside signature beer-battered fish and chips.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include the famous fish and chips, shrimp and fish platters, jumbo Bavarian pretzels, and highly-praised specialty soups.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect a budget-friendly American pub known for its famous fish and chips, attentive service, and welcoming atmosphere.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, high-protein, low-carb, dairy-free, and mediterranean across various menu items.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for The Old Bag of Nails Pub.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly American pub stands out for its exceptional soup, attentive service, and extensive dietary options compared to typical alehouses.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided data for The Old Bag of Nails Pub does not specify the exact number of reviews received by the restaurant.
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