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There are bars in Columbus charging $8 for a beer and $18 for a burger that tastes like regret.
And then there is Knockout Pub & Grill.
Tucked away near Polaris at 8453 Sancus Blvd, Columbus, OH 43240, this place is quietly putting up hall-of-fame-level drink and food deals while everyone else is out here testing how far they can push our wallets before we snap.
Spoiler alert… Knockout is winning. And it’s not close.
The Most Underrated Happy Hour in Columbus (Yes, I’m Serious)
I had to reread their happy hour menu three times because I thought I misunderstood something.
Nope. It’s real.
Daily Happy Hour | 11 AM – 7 PM
- $3 16 oz domestic drafts
- $4.50 20 oz domestic drafts
- $2 bottled domestics
- $4 seltzers
- 20% off ALL liquor (still wild every time I type it)
That’s not “pretty good for Columbus.”
That’s “how is this legal in 2025?” good.
If this exact happy hour existed downtown, people would be writing think pieces about it.
The $10 Lunch Special That Actually Makes You Happy to Be at Work
Monday through Friday from 11 AM – 2 PM, Knockout rolls out one of the best lunch deals in Columbus.
$10 Lunch Special
- Burger, wrap, or sandwich
- Fries
- Soda or bottled domestic beer
That’s it. That’s the deal. No fine print. No tiny portions. No “lunch-sized” nonsense.
This is the kind of lunch that makes you feel like you beat the system.
Daily Specials That Stack on Top of Everything Else
As if the happy hour and lunch deals weren’t enough, Knockout casually adds daily specials like it’s no big deal.
- Tuesday: $2 tacos
- Wednesday: Half-off burgers
- Thursday: $10 two-topping pizza
- Friday (4–7 PM): Half-off appetizers
- Sunday & Monday: $10 for 10 wings
- Game Days: $10 for 10 wings, $12 domestic bucket beers
Most places pick one good deal and ride it forever.
Knockout said, “What if we just did all of them?”
The Food Is Actually Good (This Is Important)
Here’s the thing that really seals it.
The food isn’t “good for the price.” It’s just good.
This is pub food done exactly how pub food should be done.
We’re talking:
- Big, juicy burgers (yes, the fried egg belongs there)
- Buffalo chicken wraps that actually have flavor
- Wings that are meaty, saucy, and come in a ton of flavors
- Solid pizzas that don’t taste like an afterthought
And every once in a while, they even host pop-up kitchens, including heavy hitters like Si Señor’s Peruvian sandwiches. That’s not something you expect to stumble into at your neighborhood bar, but here we are.
Karaoke, Pool, and Zero Pressure Vibes
Knockout isn’t trying to be trendy. It’s trying to be fun.
- Karaoke every Saturday
- Free pool on Wednesday and Friday
- Game-day energy without the game-day prices
It’s the kind of place where you can actually relax, order what you want, and not do mental math the entire time you’re at the bar.
The Bottom Line
Knockout Pub & Grill is one of those places that reminds you bars don’t have to be expensive to be great.
They take care of you. They take care of your wallet. And yet they still serve food that puts pricier spots to shame.
If you’re tired of overpaying for mediocre pub food and drinks, this is your sign.
Just don’t tell everyone… or at least pretend you discovered it on your own.
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