Tuttle West - Dublin, OH Area Guide

Settlers established Dublin in 1810. It remained a small village for nearly 200 years before an influx of corporate headquarters sparked the substantial suburban growth it now enjoys. The Tuttle West neighborhood lies in the southwest portion of the area and is primarily residential and farmland.

Dublin sponsors the largest three-day Irish Festival in the world. For the past 27 years the first weekend in August attracts more than 100,000 guests to enjoy 7 stages, 65 acts and more than 535 performers as well as handmade Celtic arts and crafts and multitudes of food vendors.

Just outside the boundaries of Tuttle West, at the corner of Rings and Avery Road, stands a unique public art installation. Composed of 109 giant concrete ears of corn 6 feet tall and weighing 1,500 pounds each, this sculpture garden symbolizes the history of the community’s farming legacy.

The Tuttle West neighborhood is centrally located in the northwest suburbs and features a variety of restaurants. Be sure to try Matt the Miller's Tavern on Avery Muirfield Drive in Dublin.

A comfortable and upscale neighborhood tavern with a lot of dark woods, booths and a contemporary feel, the Tavern offers a very comfortable place to dine. The spacious bar, surrounded by four large flat screen televisions, attracts a crowd on game days, while 14 premium draft beers and great weekly specials bring folks in the rest of the week. The Miller's Original Flatbreads are appetizers that won't disappoint; try the fig and prosciutto for a classic sweet and salty taste. It's a garlic oil rubbed flatbread, baked with goat cheese and fig spread, then topped with prosciutto, arugula and shaved Parmesan cheese.

The Brazenhead, a traditional Irish pub in the heart of Old Dublin, was named after the oldest pub in Dublin, Ireland. The owners made a superb effort to build an authentic Irish pub in Ohio. Nearly everything inside the pub either came from Ireland, or is closely based on artifacts found there. The bar itself came from Ireland, as did the drawing room fireplace. As befitting an Irish Pub the drinks menu is longer than the food menu but that doesn't mean the food is not tempting. Try a Brazen Burger with a handful of bacon fried almonds, rosemary and sea salt. Wash it all down with a glass of Glenmorangie Scotch or any one of the other drinks available on the extensive liquor menu. If beer is more to your liking, raise a glass of stout from the remarkable beer menu This is a great place to sample the local nightlife with music every Thursday through Saturday night.

If beer is important to you, try the 101 Beer Kitchen on Sawmill Road in Dublin. Along with a seemingly endless selection of craft beers, the 101 Beer Kitchen utilizes local ingredients in its varied menu. Try the duck confit quesadilla to start your meal, then move on to trout almondine or seared Scottish salmon. Finish it all off with a chai spice creme brulee or butter pecan cupcake. The 101 Beer Kitchen sponsors a series of beer dinners each year that combine local craft beers with an amazing menu.

Tuttle West, like most of the Columbus suburbs, is primarily an area where people rely on their own automobiles for transportation. The highway system makes access to the city and other parts of the area fast and easy. Drivers find abundant free parking everywhere but downtown Columbus.

Although you cannot easily hail a taxi cab in West Tuttle, or in the Columbus suburbs in general; there are several taxi services which accept advance bookings for a ride anywhere in the city at your convenience. In addition, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) bus transportation system services the Dublin area via "Park and Ride" bus stops with routes which primarily access the Columbus city center. Online ride-hailing service Uber also serves the Columbus and Dublin areas.

Dublin rates as one of the most bicycle friendly areas of the greater Columbus metropolitan area. Many of the local streets and roadways include designated bicycle lanes. The 6.2 mile long Heritage Rail Trail bikeway passes close by local Homestead Park which has a bike loop that connects to the trail.

Dublin Parks and Recreation maintains a network of 56 neighborhood parks and shared-use paths with 100 miles of bike paths. They offer a variety of community events and activities as well as classes and an indoor aquatic center at the Dublin Community Recreation Center, an 110,000 square-foot facility in Coffman Park, on Post Road.

The largest park in the Tuttle West neighborhood is Homestead Park with 44 acres of family friendly fun. The park features great walking and biking trails, covered pavilions and many different playground areas to keep kids of all ages engaged. There are two water play areas, a replica train station and a pond to fish in too. The grounds are well kept and restrooms are conveniently located.

The closest area dog park to Tuttle West is the four-acre Darree Fields Dog Park on Cosgay Road. The park is divided into separate areas for large and small dogs and provides a source of drinking water.

It costs a bit more to live in Tuttle West than in the rest of Dublin. A trip to Columbus City Center via the Central Ohio Transit Authority bus line is $2.00 or $2.75 Express. Median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is between $700-$800. The price of a beer at a local pub will run you around $3.00. Gas prices are generally about 8 percent lower than the national average.

The Mall at Tuttle Crossing marks the east boundary of the neighborhood and features 125 stores which carry everything from Ohio State Buckeyes gear to woman's wear, Uggs to eyeglasses, and coffee to pizza all under one roof. Treat your pets by paying a visit to Moochie & Co., one of the cutest pet specialty shops on the planet. Don't miss their Flower Buds or Bows and Snazzy Bow Ties which turn your dog into a fashionista. The Tuttle Mall shopping experience also includes food choices ranging from sit-down restaurants to a food court. The mall sponsors great family events and provides a playground for the little ones.

The Historic District of Dublin, located a few miles north of the Tuttle West area, is home to some of Central Ohio's most unique shopping venues. One-of-a-kind shops, antique stores and lifestyle boutiques dot the quaint brick streets. If you like all things Irish, stop in to Ha'penny Bridge Imports of Ireland boutique on High Street for Irish and Celtic gift items imported from "the old country." This remarkable building has a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.

Another not-to-be missed Historic District boutique: Winans Fine Chocolates and Coffees on High Street. Established in the late 1800s and in its fourth generation of family ownership, Winans specializes in premium handmade chocolates and freshly roasted coffees hand-sourced worldwide. Try the Ethiopian Harrar coffee with Double Chocolate Meltaways.

Grocery includes Kroger, Giant Eagle, and Walmart. Whole Foods Market, The Andersons and Trader Joe's are within a 10-mile radius. Or pay a visit to the Dublin Farmers Market for a variety of fresh local produce. The Farmer's Market is open mid-week from May through September in the Oakland Nursery parking lot.