Pointe Tavern

Fun neighborhood bar with friendly staff and a good selection of drafts. Gnarly Head was only wine choice which was not bad but could use a couple more selections. They have done a good job redoing some things as I had not been here in years. Several TV’s, in addition to pool tables and pinball. Did not have Grand Dad’s pizza but it looked fantastic will definitely get it when I return… which will be soon. Glad I returned, much better than expected!

The front window could use a good washing, but otherwise, this is an okay place for a drink. Our bartender had a great personality and you can get Grandad’s Pizza made in-​house. We didn’t because we had just eaten, but maybe next time. They offer happy hour during the week and a good draft selection.

Pretty average bar. I’ve been here a few times when meeting people. It’s never been a destination for me. There’s really nothing great or terrible about it, just a bar. I did end up getting some food last time I was here. I had wings and a sub. Again, not great, but not bad either.
I will say that the service last time I was in there wasn’t that great. It wasn’t busy, but the bartenders were busy chatting with the regulars while others were waiting for a drink. They were friendly once they got around to you though.
FYI, to me, a dive bar has nothing to do with size, but the crowd and atmosphere. This qualifies to me as a dive bar.

No idea how anyone can call this place a dive bar. It’s big, has tons of TVs, and is definitely more of a sports bar. Service was okay. It’s very reminiscent of the sports bars in the tiny town where I grew up. I wasn’t impressed, but I didn’t hate it. I just think it’s very mislabeled.

My wife is from a small, humble town in Northwest Ohio where every bar is a dive bar. When we found Pointe Tavern, she fell in love, and I’m a pretty big fan too. And it’s pretty great that it’s right in the UA area minutes from our house.
There’s a nice, big bar with plenty of stools, although every time I’ve been there, it’s mostly been empty, so seats are easy to come by. The beer list is surprisingly good. I always say that I want either really good beer or really cheap beer, and they seem to accomplish both. You can get PBR or Natty Light for under two bucks, or you surprisingly can get Dogfish Head 90 Minute, Bell’s Two Hearted, or a rotating choice from Four String on tap. There are plenty of craft bottles in the cooler too.
The food’s not bad either. They just installed a Grandad’s Pizza kitchen in the back, so there are piping hot pizzas and sandwiches, which are cheap and pretty good.
The bartenders are all amazingly friendly. Of the three I’ve had, all have been remarkably friendly and attentive.
There are big TVs and little crowd, so this might be a good place to watch some sports. There are also three pool tables (free on Monday), Keno, and pull tabs.
If you like dive bars, this one is pretty good.

Under new management with high-​def sports on the big screen, three pool tables and low drink prices. Still a première neighborhood hole in the wall for people that like to get out with friends. No frills here, just good times.

For those referring to Pointe Tavern as a Dive bar, uh, you’re wrong. They have a pretty decent set up and it is a lot bigger than I anticipated, as the outside of the bar leaves a bit to be desired.
We came here with a group of about 10 or so to watch the Buckeyes play in the Sweet 16. We got there right at game time, after realizing King Ave 5 was too packed to even stand. I was surprised at how many people were here! We all found a place to stand and there were plenty of TVs (and a huge projector screen) to keep us happy. Their seating at the bar and tables looks pretty great and I’m sure you would have an easier time finding a spot when March Madness isn’t taking over Columbus.
There was a sign out front that they recently started serving food (which appeared to be from the Granddad’s Pizza folks) and honestly the smell was overwhelming. My clothes still smelled like bar food the next day. But it was one of those things you get used to after 15 minutes or so and I didn’t really notice after awhile.
We stuck to beers and it was awesome that they were offering $ 1 Yeungling Draughts during the game. I don’t really like Yeungling, but I DO like a one dollar price tag, so you can guess which won. They had a pretty good list of some craft beers as well, though not nearly as extensive as other bars.
I peeked into the adjacent room and saw a (few?) pool tables and I think darts. Also, the bathrooms looked fairly new and were clean, which is huge.
I’d definitely be into coming back here. Though it’s not the most convenient bar for me, it’s a great location for bf and his friends in the Grandview/​UA area, so count me in.
Oh…and dive bar, it is not.

Stopped here the other night to watch the Buckeyes play in the sweet 16, thinking it would be low key. This place was actually hopping. They are under new management and i had heard underwent renovations… I think that was new carpet and a new tv, not much has changed. My clothes still smell weird from this place. Grandad’s Pizza has set up shop here, which is a nice addition. The pizza looked decent and I drunkenly ordered some loaded tots (bacon, sour cream, chives, nacho cheese). Disgustingly ok.

As a self-​professed connoisseur of dive bars, I am officially obsessed with Pointe Tavern.
This place has the best makings of a dive bar — dark, dingy, slight mold smell, cold drafts, cheap pitchers, and KENO! It is a good thing I am not within walking distance to PT. My liver may jump ship if I was.
They don’t have food, but last time we ordered in pizza and wings the delivery guy forgot napkins and plates but the bartender was happy to oblige. And speaking of bartenders — every time I have been there the same two guys have been behind the bar. They don’t try to be your BFF (which I appreciate) but are plenty friendly.
Go for a VERY chill time with friends you can get loud with. Just don’t take my table.

This review is part of my bar crawl review going in and ordering a shot and a beer. Trying different bars for my first impressions.
[General]
Location and Parking: Strip Mall — Private Lot could get full up
Atmosphere: Lively and talkative, first time in the place, but everyone else knew each other
Service: Good
Bartender: Pretty much ignored me until I wanted a drink
[Entertainment]
Pool Table: 3
Game Machine: Yes
Other: Keno
[Food]
Type: ??
Quality:
[Personal Twists]
Guinness (On Tap):? (N)
Shot Size: Normal
Cost: Moderate (little more than expected for happy hour)
Age Group: 28 – 45
[Comments]
Good sized establishment. I can see a nice cheers type crowd going in there later in the evenings.

Ah, Pointe Tavern. If you don’t live close to the Grandview/​Upper Arlington area, you’ve probably never heard of it. It’s your classic neighborhood dive bar, though it is much larger than it appears from the outside. I usually go here with a group of friends when we just want to avoid the super-​crowded and super-​loud downtown bars. We usually set up shop in the back by the pool tables, which they have three of.
You don’t have to worry about getting all dolled up to come here… it’s not the type of place you try and pick someone up at. Also, it’s not necessarily the cleanest places and some of the chairs kind of creep me out, but I’ve been to much worse. The crowd can be a bit interesting at times, but it does make for excellent people watching.
If you come here, bring your quarters. Between the pool tables, dart boards, juke box and video games, you’ll need them.

Good price for beer. PLAY music TOOOO loud. Sucks… Dirty ass bathrooms. STINKY.

After passing this place at least 50 times in the past two years and always wondering what it was like inside, I finally ventured in during the last stop on my Columbus Dive Bar Tour.
What you can expect:
— cheap drinks
— pool tables
— dart boards
— friendly bartenders
— the smell of Pine Sol
A surprisingly large not-​quite-​in-​a-​neighborhood, neighborhood bar that seemed to have a lot of people who knew one another.
Oh, and they have free Wifi?!

*sing with me * Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name. And they’re always glad you came!
The Pointe Tavern is my own personal «Cheers joint». The bartenders are all friendly and know me by name. I have been coming here for years with my friends and it holds a special place in my heart.
Come drink strong drinks on the cheap. Stay and play some pool, shoot some darts, chill on the fenced in patio. They also have some pinball machines and plenty of screens to watch the game.
Oh and something I have to mention as a girl. The women’s bathroom is almost always very very clean. Something that is so rare in a bar. heh

Local dive bar. I must say I have fun every time I walk through the door. I always meet new people and the bartenders are attentive.
There are several pool tables in good condition. Outside patio with plenty of seating. Two big screen TVs for your sporting pleasure.

The Pointe is a great little neighborhood bar where you check your ego at the door. My friends and I have been frequenting this bar for almost eight years now and it’s nice to see that some things never change. You’ll see construction workers with lawyers with landscapers with State Representatives.
It’s not the fanciest of establishments –I’ve still failed to see a single drink served in a martini glass– but the regulars are friendly, the prices are super cheap, and it’s a great launching point for the rest of the night’s activities. There are three pool tables, three steel-​tipped dartboards, Golden Tee, two pinball machines and a digital jukebox. They used to have domestic buckets of six beers for $ 10, but the price has been raised to $ 11.
It’s a great spot to bring your friends but if you’ve had a few too many and need to call a cab, I’d suggest calling Blue Cab. Given the odd location on 33 in Upper Arlington, it once took Yellow Cab and Bobcat over 1+ hours to pick us up. Blue has been the only reliable cab company we could get to show up.

I’m amending my previous four stars down to three after my past two visits. It didn’t seem to have the same vibe the past two times. Perhaps it was our choice of day. Still a good place though.

A little stinky since the smoking ban. It’s a dive for sure. They did invest a bit of money into the fairly new patio. It’s a good addition and resting spot for the all the regulars who do smoke. Perhaps everyone?
It’s the typical combination of dim lighting, stale smell and snack mixes, juke box tunes, pool tables and darts. It’s for what it is, it’s fine. But I like to feel good when I enter and then leave a place. I don’t have those happy in my toes feeling. I actually feel a little depressed. It’s kind of a wallow in my problems, escape from reality and drink bar. Kind of reminds me of the Billy Joel song, «Piano Man.»