Owner Michael Purdum has been battering fish, pickles and just about anything else he can get his hands on since early childhood. Thus, it was a natural step for him to open an English-style pub using his family's recipes that have been passed down for generations. With a name inspired by the deserted hardware store it annexed upon opening in 1996, The Old Bag of Nails retains the character of a British neighborhood tavern while still appealing to American taste buds. The menu abandons British pub staples for classic, domestic Americanized bar food such as chicken wings and loaded potato skins. Lesser-known starters, such as black bean dip, potato cakes and the house-special beer-battered pickles, prove the real ringers here. And the one true homage to British cuisine, the fish and chips, could easily rival that of any pub in Britain. A deep-fried Snickers makes the perfect dessert. (We told you Mr. Purdum fries everything.) If you have trouble finding your favorite European brew in Columbus, The Old Bag of Nails is your best bet in town with nearly 50 varieties of imported and domestic drafts and bottles such as Fullers 1845 Ale, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen or Old Speckled Hen. Full bar. Serving lunch and dinner daily.