Barley's Kitchen + Tap

We experienced a pop up bar today at this location and it was absolutely amazing!! They decorated the whole building ceiling to floor with Christmas decor and it was such a delight. They had the grinch (life size), and Santa! Other than that the staff was nice!! They even turned on another light for the kids to enjoy! The waiter checked in on us a lot and made sure we were okay! I had my three kiddos and he took it very well with all the chaos lol. I had the chicken Alfredo and it was soooo creamy and yummy!! Perfect dish! The only thing that could've been better was my mom ordered the pork sandwich and she got a Cuban sandwich instead, but it might've just gotten too hectic and he made a mistake! Overall such a fun place to go, and there we're so many spots to choose from!

This is a great lunch spot, the food is very good. It's a local crowd and the service an be spotty, but mostly good. I love that they have started bringing in some live music from time to time. The spicy hot chicken wrap is amazing! They have a great happy hour menu as well. Obviously a beer place, so the wine menu is very poor, but I get that (kinda). It would suit them well to have at least a few bottles of decent wine (or at least a good box or two). Nice local place close to home though.

Great place to venture in at this time of the year. They are decked out in all things Christmas as a holiday pop up bar! Such a fun and festive place to enjoy a tasty meal and drinks. Our waiter was fantastic, remaining patient and attentive to our large (and loud) group. The menu had a twist of charming holiday fun with meal options named to fit the theme. My "Bob Cratchit's West Earn A Living" burger was top notch paired up with a side of fries.

Loved, loved, loved how festive they have made there establishment. Even the restrooms were decked out with lights and a tree. So fun! Another on point detail was their seasonal menu. Every item on the menu was a holiday movie themed name, which made browsing the menu so fun and nostalgic and made you smile. Plenty of options from apps, pizza, burgers, salads, pasta and more. Loved the fun seasonal cocktails as well! I ordered Buddy's Berry Mojito Mocktail. Got my entree I ordered the Halloween town birria pork sandwich. Yum! If you want a fun festive spot with yummy food and great seasonal vibes, check them out!

The food was great but the service was subpar. I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich, it was hot, juicy and delicious. The fries were cooked to perfection as well. We were in a large group so our server had assistance with bring the food out. The server that assisted was obviously annoyed with having to help when she brought out food out and asked "who ordered..." there was a little confusion and she just sat the order down on the table closest to us and went to the kitchen to bring out other orders. Other than that this is at least a 4

They are not prepared for their holiday pop up. It was very crowded, 20 min wait even with reservations & they only give you 90 minutes. We ordered an appetizer - asked for side plates to share it & none were brought. The fry oil was definitely burned - chicken tenders and fries were awful. The chicken thighs with brussel sprouts and rice was ok - it could've used a balsamic drizzle or some kind of sauce & the chicken was burned. 5 min before our 90 min reservation was up, they definitely burned something in the kitchen and our eyes were burning and watery. Our waitress was sweet & very nice. The decor was a lot of stuff hung from the ceiling & this is what everyone is coming for, but it just didn't hit the mark for me.

I visited for the first time on St. Patrick's Day as I was looking for a place to have corned beef and cabbage traditionally, but also enjoy some nice quality time with a friend I hadn't seen in a while. I was delighted when I walked in and was instantly greeted by two people at the hostess stand. They flashed me huge smiles, and we're so grateful I was there. I couldn't have asked for a better greeting than that, especially for my first time in. I was seated in a booth toward the back of the restaurant, which worked out, and was away from the live music so we could talk.Taylan was my server and she showed me some of the best service I've ever had at a restaurant. I want to thank her for a wonderful day. I have gluten dietary restrictions. She went to check the label to make sure that Ginger beer was something that I could enjoy safely without me even asking her to do so. She also helped with the food, recommending the spicy hot chicken bites without the breading. They were delicious! I did have the corn beef and cabbage with potatoes meal as a St. Patrick's Day special. It did not disappoint! The corned beef was cooked perfectly. It was juicy. The potatoes were nice. The cabbage was great and the presentation was pretty as well. I had a wonderful time at Barley's and cannot wait to return. I am grateful for a restaurant like this and a server who is willing to help with dietary modifications. They do also have live music that was very enjoyable to listen to while we were there. Go check them out! They have ample seating and a great menu!

Over-the-top, festive experience! If you are looking for a holiday feel, this is your place. It's like Buddy the Elf took over and is running the restaurant. The menu is special for the season with clever titles for regular items. Buddy's Berry Mojito Mocktail will have a $6 gin on the side if you want it spiked. Order something else. Heart That Grew 3 Times That Day is the spinach/artichoke dip with veggies, pita, and tortilla chips. The service was slow last night, but they were slammed and the menu names were different for the server. It was obvious that Buddy the Elf didn't give them a lot of time to catch up with the changes. We will go back before this is over. Note: it's only decorated at the 119th St location.

What a tough visit . . . first off, really enjoy the effort of the Holiday Popup - great job!!Unfortunately, the service and food was waaay subpar. The Sleigh full of fries was cold and sparse for $11. Ordered the chicken thigh dinner - where do I start- overcooked tasteless chicken, cold tasteless rice, and top it off with raw brussel sprouts So sorry for our server, he had our table plus a table of 20+. Shame on the manager for setting him up to fail. Should I go back?

I rarely, if ever, post a negative review but I find myself doing it again for this Barley's. I suspect they are flush from their "snowglobe" experiment so they feel they can diss regular customers. The staff screwed up our reservation so we had to sit at another table and then we were told (by Taylan) that we needed to leave as others had reserved our table - nothing like being told you are holding up others' table reservations when the staff screwed up yours. When I said, the table was given to us after the original screw-up, she said "well you guys overstayed 40 minutes" on your last reservation," Hmm - first we had heard of this (no communication) but clearly she was tracking - at least us.When I pointed out the problem of asking us to leave when we were screwed on our reservation, I was told by Taylan, "you can patronize elsewhere" and, my favorite, " you can go now,"Winning customer service. Huzzah Barleys!After thirty years, we go elsewhere for our weekly gathering. Hope you are listening Shawn.