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Grumpy Troll Tavern

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😠 So I used to enjoy coming into this bar after a hair cut. Usually it’s in the evenings , well today I came down from Delaware earlier than usual to get a haircut. I walked in to the owner vacuuming his bar. I said can I use the restroom. He went off on me and said: I was disrespectful because he gat... People often mention drink,


Address

5213 Bethel Center Mall, Columbus, OH 43220, United States

Contact

+1 614-442-8311

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (139 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Tuesday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: 4 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 renae s. 6 years ago on Google • 22 reviews
    I normally love this bar, but the Monday night bartender was extremely rude. She mentioned happy during conversation that she was a vegan. My boyfriend added that I (being a peskitarian) don't eat meat other than fish. She got extremely offended that I eat fish, started rattling off what's wrong with the meat market in the US, and was visually disgusted by the simple fact that we are not also vegans. She ended up angrily telling my boyfriend and I to leave simply because we have different views than she did on the matter. When we went to leave my boyfriend mentioned that he ordered a $3.50 drink, handed her $5, and received no change. He would have most likey tipped her with it for the drink, but didn't get the chance. She proceeded to tell us, once again, to leave and threw five dollar bills at him. It was only $1.50 and not a big deal at all, but that behavior is childish. All the other bartenders we've seen here have been great, but this one was so absolutely rude that I doubt we will be back. If you go in on Monday night, make sure you don't bring up hunting, fishing, or anything similar that "takes innocent lives" in conversation. She'll probably do the same to you.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Whatever W. 2 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    So I used to enjoy coming into this bar after a hair cut. Usually it’s in the evenings , well today I came down from Delaware earlier than usual to get a haircut. I walked in to the owner vacuuming his bar. I said can I use the restroom. He went off on me and said: I was disrespectful because he gathered that I was only going to use the restroom. I understand why he’s upset, but he shouldn’t have scolded me so badly especially since Iv been a good paying customer. I will not be bringing my service back there. I’m willing to make amends, but till then I’m not coming back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mark 1 year ago on Google • 557 reviews
    It's not so grumpy! Good beer selection and a fun place. It's your local watering hole type of place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christine B. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a super cute bar and so was the bartender. This was our last stop of several and wish we would have been able to stay longer.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Will E. 1 year ago on Google
    They don’t take real IDs here so if you have one don’t bother.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Owen T. 1 year ago on Google
    More like grumpy bartender tavern. Denied real id. Ignore other positive reviews. Do not come here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 C C. 2 years ago on Google
    Normal bar patrons are drunkards and hoodlums. Saw several people leave in their cars extremely intoxicated.. one side swiped another vehicle before he even made it out of the parking lot. Bartender shortchanged me when I gave her a $20 and got belligerent with me when I tried to tell her I gave her a $20 and not a $10.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 MDR 1 year ago on Google
    It's a cool bar, maybe a bit rough occasionally, I did see a fight here recently. But normally it's kinda chill and not too expensive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan V. 2 years ago on Google • 232 reviews
    Always a good time at this bar. There's always just the right amount of people here. Bartenders are great stay engaged with the customers. They have darts, a billiard table/pool, skeeball, and you can play your favorite tunes. This bar is a win win.

  • 5/5 Antonio S. 7 months ago on Google • 179 reviews
    We always have a fun time when we go to the Grumpy Troll Tavern!

  • 5/5 Jaime H. 6 years ago on Google • 154 reviews
    This is a fantastic local watering hole. Every local should really put this on their bucket list.

  • 5/5 Nick M. 5 years ago on Google • 39 reviews
    Great place! Nice skee ball & pool table. Bar service was quick despite it being busy and the bath rooms smell nice and clean!! Music was at a good volume. Overall very nice hole in the wall bar.

  • 5/5 Kristen m. 10 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Great hole in the wall bar. Nice darts and pool table. The bartenders always treat you like family and there is a good variety of age groups that come in. Julia is one of my favorite bartenders and she always pours a great drink!

  • 5/5 Paul W. 6 years ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Hidden gem. Jen and crew run a loose ship, but no patron is left feeling unattended. Small bar feel with big bar service. Bringing new people here brings new regulars. Couldn't recommend more.

  • 5/5 Chris F. 2 years ago on Google
    Very welcoming environment they don't serve food but they did provide some pizza for the bar

  • 5/5 Gavin K. 2 years ago on Google
    The best watering hole in all of Columbus. It's just a nice quaint little bar where you can sit have a drink and usually strike up a nice conversation with someone else at the bar.

  • 5/5 David 4 years ago on Google
    After dinner at the steakhouse we all walk around the corner to the Troll for drinks. The Troll doesn't serve food but they're cool with bringing in our own. This is a locals hangout but out-of-towners will quickly feel like part of the gang. The music is mainstream at a volume where we can talk without screaming. The beers are cold and bartender Gail mixes an awesome margarita for the ladies. Skeeball and pool are there for a little diversion for the hyperactive.

  • 4/5 Dennis D. 10 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Casual little dive bar. Lot's of regulars and the bartenders usually know most by name. Reasonable drink prices. Happy hour drink prices till 7PM and free food (usually pizza or sub). Don't go here if you want fancy drinks, fancy food, or anything fancy. There are other places for that type of stuff. This is my first choice on the Bethel Road stretch of bars.

  • 5/5 William W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place. Clean , fantastic staff and ownership. Cozy but not at all " dive " Highly recommend

  • 3/5 jon b. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice little bar, but 7.50 for a screwdriver that’s mainly ice is too pricey. Especially since other bars in the strip charge 5.00.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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