Proof Public House

Coming to Ohio City: a punk rock-and-roll bar with an unapologetic attitude. A bold, chef-driven menu that turns over with the seasons and a curated bar menu to match. The kind of place where the staff knows your usual order and the playlist tells you something about who’s working that night. We’re excited to join the neighborhood!
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We are looking forward to joining the culinary and music scene in Ohio City, opening June 2026!!!

Matt Fish to Open Proof Public House in Ohio CIty After Melt, the chef is ready to move on with a "punk-rock bar with really good food."

We will be closed today 1/25 due to the snow storm. Stay warm everybody.

After a nearly five-year run, Proof Barbeque will be closing after service on Sunday, February 1st.

Since opening in March 2020, we’ve been grateful for the support that carried us through a pandemic launch, a move between our two locations in Tremont and Ohio City, and countless meals and drinks along the way.
 
Like many independent restaurants, we’ve faced ongoing economic challenges and changing circumstances that factored into this decision.

We’d love to welcome you in for one last round of drinks or your favorite menu items. Gift cards will be honored through our final day.

To our staff: thank you for everything you put into making Proof what it is.

Finally, we’re hopeful that our building—with its award-winning architectural design—will find its way into the hands of another restaurateur, allowing this space to serve the city in a new way.

Thank you for being part of the journey.

BLUE PLATE SPCIAL ALERT!

Blackened Salmon is on the menu! 5oz of perfectly seasoned, pan-seared Atlantic Salmon, served with Southern Succotash and a bright Dill Vinaigrette.

$15.99 all weekend long!

Come get yours before it's gone!

New NA Menu is Live! Give Your Liver a Rest But Don't Compromise Flavor.

It may be snowing, but there's nothing wrong with having a cold one!

Cold Rush Premium Light Lager is on tap now!

Heads Up Everyone, With The Transformer Explosion Knocking Out Our Walk-In We Had To Throw Away A-lot Of Product So We Will Be Running A Limited Menu Tonight, We Are Still Doing Wing Wednesday 8 Wings For $8.

Have a Merry Christmas! We'll be back tomorrow!

Blue Plate Special Is Live!
Smoked Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, KC Gravy.
$15.99 All Weekend!