Dempsey's Food & Spirits

Name: Dempsey's Food & Spirits
Address: 346 S High St, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, US
Telephone: (614) 869-0001
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.40

American restaurant, Bar, Irish pub

Dempsey’s Food & Spirits offers a vibrant slice of Americana right in downtown Columbus. Known for its casual, cozy vibe, this women-owned pub combines great comfort food with a spirited atmosphere. Whether you’re settling in for a hearty breakfast, a quick lunch, or a relaxed dinner, you’ll find favorites like Southwestern chicken salad and irresistible loaded tots. With outdoor seating and a friendly, attentive staff, it’s perfect for families and solo diners alike. Popular reviews rave about the tasty Irish-inspired dishes, fabulous cocktails, and lively weekend brunches. Just be prepared for the prices on mixed drinks!

Contact Info

Location: 346 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 869-0001
Price range: $$

Opening hours

Monday: 11 am-3 pm
Tuesday: 11 am-3 pm
Wednesday: 11 am-11 pm
Thursday: 11 am-11 pm
Friday: 11 am-11 pm
Saturday: 9 am-11 pm
Sunday: 9 am-3 pm

Other Business Hours

Kitchen

Monday: 11 am-3 pm
Tuesday: 11 am-3 pm
Wednesday: 11 am-9 pm
Thursday: 11 am-9 pm
Friday: 11 am-9 pm
Saturday: 9 am-9 pm
Sunday: 9 am-3 pm

Breakfast

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9 am-2 pm
Sunday: 9 am-3 pm

Brunch

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9 am-2 pm
Sunday: 9 am-3 pm

Dinner

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11 am-9 pm
Friday: 11 am-9 pm
Saturday: 2-9 pm
Sunday: Closed

Services

Identifies as women-owned

Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Fast service
Great coffee
Sport

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy-hour drinks
Happy-hour food
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating

Bar on site
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi

Casual
Cosy
Historic
Trendy

Family friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Transgender safe space

Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids
High chairs

Paid multi-storey car park
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking

Food & drink

Vibe

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

Menu 1

Menu 2

Menu 3

Menu 4

Menu 5

Add Your Review

Reviews

Fabulous authentic pub nestled in the heart of downtown Columbus.
The music makes you want to dance.
The people make you happy and the drinks are flowing.
You can eat out on the small street patio, in the way back where it’s a little more quiet or up front where the bar is.
You can’t go wrong with this fun pub.
I’ve been to many places in Ireland and this is spot on.
Dublin on this side of the ocean.

Owner response

Thank you so much for the very kind review.
Appreciate you, Cynthia.
Looking forward to your next visit! Sláinte 🇮🇪💚☘️

Very much a pub-like atmosphere, darker and time-worn.
Their Southwestern Salad with Chicken was excellent, and Dempsey's, also, offers a wide-variety regarding entrees and sandwiches, perfect for a quick-lunch or a full-meal.
The staff is friendly and attentive, even once the crowds gather within.
Their prices are moderate, as well, considering this is a downtown, Courts District location.

Owner response

Thank you for the great review! Hope to see you again soon ☘️💚

I had a nice time there.
It is a place I could get comfortable in a hurry! The staff was very welcoming and helpful.
My wife has Celiac and the bartender did too.
She was able to help my wife navigate the menu and everything turned out good! They have many menu items I would love to try! The loaded tots were killer! Corned beef and kraut! Yumm! Two things stuck out on the negative side, one, the coleslaw, seemed like salad with mayo.
Very minor, easily forgivable.
The second, the mixed drink cost.
I believe a double Titos and soda was $18.
That is nuts! may as well drink at the airport.
At least at the airport the second shot is at a discount... All of that said, I will avoid the mixed drinks, but I will not avoid the establishment.
I will return to try more of the menu and I'll stick with a beer!