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The Village Pump
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Music:
- Juke Box
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sat, Sun
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
3 reviews for The Village Pump
I love the pump! Been going there since I was a wee tot. Really good atmosphere. Friendly bartenders, good greasy bar food.
Things can get sort of out of hand on Friday nights when the "party cruise ship" Goodtimes I (or as my family has always called it, the Boat from Hell) docks, but I just do my best to stay clear of downtown during those times.
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I don't go to Cleveland without renting a car and driving up to Kelleys and eating at the Pump. I usually get to Ohio on business at least once a year and virtually always allow myself time to head to Kelleys. The Island is one of several islands along the western end of lake Erie, these islands are one of the best kept secrets in the US and Kelleys is no exception.
The Pump is open most of the year, I think the owner closes the place for January when he goes to Florida so for locals it is at times the only place to eat on the Island (West Bay Inn also stays open into the winter). The Perch and Walleye are arguably the best on the Lake (there is a place on South Bass island that may be better but it is a private club and the Anchor and Wheel Inn on Pelee island) and an absolute must order. The bar is always a hoot with locals and tourist swapping fish tails. As the T shirt says "It is a quaint little drinking village with a fishing problem". Short walk to ferry landing and cab ride to airport (or Bird's house). If you boat over plenty of docking at new harbor across the street.
The Village Pump is a great place to get a good meal on Kelleys Island. This fun bar/restaurant is located in Downtown Kelleys. You can look out at the lake and at Marblehead from the front of the restaurant. The interior has seen better days; it looks a little aged. We were lucky enough to get a table facing outside towards the lake, transforming just a dinner into a dinner with a view. There is a great selection of food to order from, with an emphasis on Lake Erie fish and standard American fare. I ordered a perch dinner. I have to say that the perch is the best I've ever had. First, it came with a starter salad which was bigger and better than I expected. Starter salads can be hit or miss at bars, but this was really good. It's just your standard house salad components, but the balsamic dressing is what really stands out. The perch dinner was phenomenal. Again, best perch I've ever had. All perch that they served was caught that same day, which I understand is the only time it tastes great. Freshwater fish lose flavor quickly. It came with a great tarter sauce which made a great thing even better. I forget what I ordered on the side (it's been a couple of weeks). Overall, if you're on Kelleys and need a good place to sit down and enjoy a great meal, the Village Pump is the place to go.
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