Bristol Republic

4.5

583 Reviews

$30 and under

Barbecue

Bristol Republic

4.5

$30 and under

Barbecue

Columbus

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for happy hour
Lively
Great for brunch

Welcome to Bristol Republic!
Nestled in the heart of the Short North, Bristol Republic is a locally owned, Nashville inspired bar and restaurant serving up competition quality BBQ smoked in-house daily, ice cold craft beer, over 150 rare Bourbon and Whiskeys from well-known and independent distilleries across the country and live music (Friday & Saturday)! We are open Thursday-Sunday. Join us Saturday & Sunday mornings from 10am-3pm for our famous Southern Brunch! Menus can be found at our website.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm Happy Hour Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(614) 929-5847
Website
http://www.bristolrepublic.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Hey Ya’ll We love being your go-to spot in the short north for Southern Brunch, BBQ & live music. We accept reservations for up to 10 guests until 8pm via our website, OpenTable, or Instagram. For groups of 10+ please make requests via BristolRepublic.com After 8pm we offer walk-up seating only. If you and your party would like guaranteed seating after 8pm we require a prepaid food and beverage minimum (starting at $300). Make your reservation by clicking the “plan your party” tab on our website.

Location
1124 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
Neighborhood
Columbus
Cross street
W 4th Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Live Band Karaoke!
Dec 5, 2024 - Dec 26, 2024
The wait is over—Live Band Karaoke returns for a limited time only this December! ✨ Details: 🍴 Kitchen Open: 4 PM - 9 PM 🎶 Live Band Karaoke: 9 PM - 12 AM Sing with a live band backing you up—(it’s way less scary) than you think. Whether you’re nailing every note or just here for the laughs, it’s all about a good time. Perfect for a group hang or shaking up your holiday plans. 🎄 Don’t sleep on this: It’s only here for December. Come grab some BBQ, a drink, and your moment on stage.
All You Can Eat BBQ
Multiple dates available
All of our famous, smoked in house BBQ for $19.99 per person. Includes Texas Style Spare Ribs, Pulled Pork, Hickory Smoked Wings, Pulled Chicken and Texas Hot Link. Add 18hr Brisket for $3!

Offers

Bourbon, Beer and Cocktails
Multiple dates available
Thu - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for the happiest hour of the day! Half off Draft Beer, Bourbon and Sharables! $7 pick any two BBQ $8 Specialty Cocktails 4pm-6pm Thursday-Friday

Fried Pickles$10.00
Served with Ranch
South of the Border Fries$12.00
Waffle Fries, House Seasoned Taco Meat, Queso Blanco, Cheddar, Pico De Gallo, Sour Cream, Cilantro
Cornbread Hush Puppies$11.00
Served with Pimento Cheese and Chipotle Aioli
Fried Chicken Deviled Eggs$8.00
Topped with Hot Honey
Texas Nachos$14.00
Tortilla Chips, Queso, Black Beans, Cilantro, Lime Crema, Pico, Guacamole, Bristol Bourbon BBQ
Loaded Brisket Tots$13.00
House-Made Tots, 18-Hr Brisket, Queso, Alabama Sauce
Fingers and Fries$14.00
House-Made Chicken Tenders, Waffle Fries, served with choice of sauce

Mac & Cheese

Classic$10.00
Cheddar, Smoked Gouda, Swiss
Buffalo Chicken$13.00
Buffalo Tossed Fried Chicken, Blue Cheese Dressing
Piggy Mac$13.00
Pulled Pork, Alabama and Bristol Bourbon Sauces

Sandwiches

Served with Waffle Fries. Available grilled and/or wrapped

The Republic Burger$14.00
Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, House Special Sauce
Boulder City Burger$17.00
Brisket, Bacon, Crispy Onion Straws, Cheddar, Alabama and Bristol Bourbon Sauces
Southern Fried Chicken$14.00
Creamy Slaw, Sweet Pickles, Durkee's Dressing
Buffalo Chicken$14.00
Lettuce, Tomato, Smoked Blue Cheese Dressing
Carolina Pulled Chicken$14.00
Smoked Pulled Chicken, Carolina Gator Sauce

Barbeque

Our BBQ is smoked low and slow in house daily and available until it sells out. Served with Coleslaw and House Pickles

Hot Link$8.00
Secret Recipe Texas Style Sweet Heat Sausage Made in Collaboration with Locally owned The Butcher & Grocer
Pulled Pork$12.00
18-Hr Brisket$15.00
Pulled Chicken$12.00
BBQ Jackfruit$12.00
Texas Style Spare Ribs
- Quarter$9.00
- Half$17.00
- Full Slab$29.00
Hickory Smoked Jumbo Wings$13.00

Try It All Y'All

Try It All Y'All
Includes: ½ lb Hickory Smoked Wings, ¼ Rack Texas Ribs, ½ lb Pulled Pork, ½ lb Pulled Chicken, 1 Hot Link, Coleslaw, Pickles, Cornbread with Honey Bourbon Butter, Saltines, Pimento Chaeese. Select 3 Sauces and 2 sides (Excludes Mac & Cheese)
- Feeds 2-3$41.00

Finger Lickin' BBQ Sauces

Alabama
Creamy, Vinegar
Buffalo
Traditional House Made
House Bourbon BBQ
Sweet & Tangy
Sweet Whiskey
Traditional Kansas City Style
Pucker
Sweet & Spicy
Gator
Carolina-Inspired Mustard & Vinegar

Salads

Add: Grilled Chicken +$3, Pulled Chicken+$3, Pulled Pork+$3, 18Hr Brisket+$4

BBQ Cobb Salad$12.00
Mixed Greens, Red Onion, Celery, Tomato, Corn, Cheddar, Bacon, Egg, Guacamole, BBQ Ranch Dressing
BBQ Salmon Salad$18.00
Smoked BBQ Salmon, Romaine, Kale, Tomatoes, Garlic Bread Crumbs, Shaved Parmesan, Spicy Caesar Dressing

Sides

Cheddar Cornbread$5.00
Creamy Coleslaw$3.00
Southern Potato Salad$4.00
Mac & Cheese$7.00
Brisket Baked Beans$4.00
Southern Collard Greens$4.00
Waffle Fries$4.00
Waffle Fries for the Table$8.00
served w/ ranch

Bottomless BBQ

Sundays 4pm-close

Bottomless BBQ$19.99

What 583 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Columbus
Great for brunch
Columbus
Lively
Columbus
Great for brunch
Columbus
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bristol Republic offers a vibrant atmosphere and is known for its "exceptional brisket" and attentive service. Guests often praise the brunch experience and commend the friendly staff. While there have been occasional service hiccups and mixed reviews on certain dishes, many patrons express a desire to return for the overall enjoyable experience.

583 Reviews

K
Kiara
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Ended up being more people than reserved for but the staff was very accommodating, attentive, and served with a positive attitude. Food was great as well! Loved the fried chicken deviled eggs & the jumbo wings. Received an Apple dump cake for a birthday treat… soooo good!!
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Jeff
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great, from being greeted at the door, to the ambiance, to the bourbon and beer selection. I had the Brisket Reuben, with waffle fries, and it was a 10/10! Service was also a 10/10. Currently planning another outing there.
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Nicole
Cleveland
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Brunch was great! Everyone loved their meal! Service was pretty good, not quite 5 star, but no complaints.
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Darla
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great birthday celebration brunch! I’ll Beyonce fun. Food delicious! Drinks amazing! All-around, good time.
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Leeran
St. Louis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our food and the service was great! The brisket and eggs and the biscuit were exceptionally good!
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Andy
Corpus Christi
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the atmosphere and the setup of the restaurant. We ordered the chicken and waffles and the 18 hr brisket, sausage link, a side of eggs, with water and draft beer. The waffles and chicken were ok. The beer was cold. The brisket was extraordinarily bland and dry. The sausage was without taste as well. I was really disappointed with the food we got. I only did not make a fuss at the urging of my girlfriend who was visiting.
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L
Tallahassee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The only food I had that was good were the fried pickles. The hamburger meat was old, dark, dry & unseasoned. The french fries tasted like they had been cook in old oil. Unfortunately, I won't be back.
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Jonathon
Houston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Went for a Sunday brunch and things were okay except our waiter was quite a letdown. He didn’t bring any plates after we ordered an appetizer which was weird until the server who dropped off the shareable immediately came back with small plates. While ordering the main entrees I was surprised when the waiter asked how I liked my eggs cooked for an eggs Benedict. Apparently “poached” isn’t possible which I find weird since it’s a signature piece of an eggs Benedict. Lastly, after some of us were done eating, and others were still munching (including myself), he proceeded to take away the shareable plates that still had a full serving of food on it. He didn’t even check if we wanted the full piece of bacon. The server proceeded to take away all the dishes and throw everything away. I’ve been here before and I enjoyed the food and atmosphere but this time I really felt like me and my party of 3 were a nuisance to our waiter. It’s been some years since my first visit but I was pretty disappointed in this last experience.
Bristol RepublicResponded on August 27, 2024
Thanks for the feedback, Brandon. We're sorry to hear about your experience with our waiter. I understand how important good service is and am committed to making necessary improvements. I would love to have you back, and will insure you're well taken care of!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was average. Chicken wings didn't have a lot of flavor. Our server seemed annoyed with our party of six. Manager kind but probably won't be back.
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Locals
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed our brunch. Food was excellent. Service was excellent. Would highly recommend.
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FAQs

Bristol Republic offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Bristol Republic also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (614) 929-5847.

Bristol Republic is rated 4.5 stars by 583 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Bristol Republic

4.5

$30 and under

Barbecue

Columbus

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1124 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201

Additional information

Cross street
W 4th Ave
Neighborhood
Columbus
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–2:30 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:45 pm Happy Hour Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bristolrepublic.com/
Phone number
(614) 929-5847
Private party facilities
Hey Ya’ll We love being your go-to spot in the short north for Southern Brunch, BBQ & live music. We accept reservations for up to 10 guests until 8pm via our website, OpenTable, or Instagram. For groups of 10+ please make requests via BristolRepublic.com After 8pm we offer walk-up seating only. If you and your party would like guaranteed seating after 8pm we require a prepaid food and beverage minimum (starting at $300). Make your reservation by clicking the “plan your party” tab on our website.

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Bristol Republic

Bristol Republic

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

The Best Bars for Foodies in Columbus

Live Band Karaoke!

All You Can Eat BBQ

Bourbon, Beer and Cocktails

Shareables

Fried Pickles$10.00

South of the Border Fries$12.00

Cornbread Hush Puppies$11.00

Fried Chicken Deviled Eggs$8.00

Texas Nachos$14.00

Loaded Brisket Tots$13.00

Fingers and Fries$14.00

Mac & Cheese

Classic$10.00

Buffalo Chicken$13.00

Piggy Mac$13.00

Sandwiches

The Republic Burger$14.00

Boulder City Burger$17.00

Southern Fried Chicken$14.00

Buffalo Chicken$14.00

Carolina Pulled Chicken$14.00

Barbeque

Hot Link$8.00

Pulled Pork$12.00

18-Hr Brisket$15.00

Pulled Chicken$12.00

BBQ Jackfruit$12.00

Texas Style Spare Ribs

Hickory Smoked Jumbo Wings$13.00

Try It All Y'All

Try It All Y'All

Finger Lickin' BBQ Sauces

Alabama

Buffalo

House Bourbon BBQ

Sweet Whiskey

Pucker

Gator

Salads

BBQ Cobb Salad$12.00

BBQ Salmon Salad$18.00

Sides

Cheddar Cornbread$5.00

Creamy Coleslaw$3.00

Southern Potato Salad$4.00

Mac & Cheese$7.00

Brisket Baked Beans$4.00

Southern Collard Greens$4.00

Waffle Fries$4.00

Waffle Fries for the Table$8.00

Bottomless BBQ

Bottomless BBQ$19.99

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bristol Republic offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bristol Republic restaurant rated?

Is Bristol Republic currently accepting reservations?

Bristol Republic

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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