Great beer selection, decent bar food and service. The Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese was great and enough for two meals.

Visited Barleygarden 3 times now and I can conclude some pretty stark conclusions: Beer is great! They have abuse and an awesome selection of beer. If this is all you will enjoy here - this is a 5-star establishment. Location in Avalon is another strong point of this establishment. Super convenient, although small. Food - is just not good. If you are drunk - then it is all right, otherwise it just doesn't cut it. I had hot dog - and I must say $1.50 Costco hot dog is way better. Wings - below average. Chicken tenders - the same. Fries are probably the best thing here. Service - just terrible. Outside of bartenders who are pretty happy and funny, the rest of service is hit or miss. First time I visited was awful. Second time around I had to walk up to server to place an order and ended up getting wrong beer multiple times on refills (how is getting the same refill a problem?). So 3-stars for this review is me being generous on account of great beer. I will however never order food here again. read more

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Shout out to T ( cook ) hitting the sweet spot with the chicken curry soup at " Barley Garden " this week. It's flavorful and filling for anyone trying it for the first time. It comes with curried chicken, peppers, onions in a coconut & chicken broth over rice. It's only $6 and worth every dollar. The service is always amazing and the establishment is clean. Make sure the next time you're in the area that you stop by. There are so many other options on the menu that will satisfy your soul. Stay tuned for the next review. read more

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It was a beautiful day and wanted to go to a restaurant with an outdoor patio to eat. We came to Barleygarden and we're seated promptly. I decided to get a Rose wine with the help of the waitress in deciding. We ordered the chicken mac & cheese sandwich and the fish sandwich and an order of fries. The food was fine but did not care for the "fish". The fries were seasoned and a great portion. read more

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I haven't had the food here, but based on the drinks, the ambiance, the location and the overall look and feel, I would definitely go back. You can sit upstairs on the patio, inside, the chairs outside or under the umbrellas . Literally , choose your vibe and i appreciate that. I chose to sit out on the couch in the sun, have a few drinks and relax. Totally worth it . read more

Solid, Solid food and beer. If you have never been you should go to here. So much beer to choose from. So much GREAT beer to choose from. Food is on point with the beverages. We used to go to the spot 2-3 times a month. We went last month and it reminded me how excellent it is. We need to make a point to go more often. See you there. read more

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Fast service friendly staff ... this place was nice love the vibe and beautiful day to sit outside ... butterflies were definitely out ... the food was good .. I had fish tacos definitely recommend it was hard to find parking but I ended up In the parking garage that was down the street so it was not to bad read more

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My husband and I were out shopping and decided to try Barley-garden for lunch. I ordered the Butchers bun and he ordered the vagabond. Mine was shaved ribeye with Swiss, arugula, onion straws, garlic sage aioli. When it arrived the onion straws were cold and not crispy. I quickly told the waiter and he said he would let the cook know. A few minutes later, he came back with a bunch of almost burnt fried onions. You could smell the char coming off the bowl. The little silver bowl was smoking, it was so hot. Needless to say, I ate the sandwich without them. I couldn't believe they brought those. The sandwich was really tasty, but it would have tasted better with the fried onion's. My husband said his sandwich was really good. It's the attention to details to me that make a great restaurant. This one has great potential. read more

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Great staff, great food, great time! Kevin and Chris took care of us on Thursday evening and it was a wonderful experience. Can't wait to come back! read more

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If you like brussel sprouts, you've got to try the kung pao brussel sprouts here at Barley Garden! They are spicy, sweet, and crispy. It's a big portion, so share with friends! We also got the wings which were spicy and delicious. Our son got a kids burger with fries, which he enjoyed. The patio is pet friendly, which we appreciate. We brought our puppy and they gave him a bowl of water. It was peaceful and breezy. They also have a rooftop, but we didn't venture up there. The staff was pleasant, not too chatty, and quick to take our order. read more

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My husband selected Barleygarden for a lunch spot when we were running errands at the Avalon. He had seen their tap list on Untappd, and wanted to check it out. They have a pretty good selection of craft, beers, as well as a full bar. I saw a lot of people get their frozen margaritas, and they looked really good. Also, I found out that it's open container at the Avalon, which is cool. We shared a burger and fries, and we really liked both. The fries are very salty and crunchy. The staff that were working were really chill and friendly. They were playing great music, like it was from an early 2000s emo playlist. And it was a beautiful day, so their doors were all open. It's a solid spot, and we will definitely be back when we are in the area! read more

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3 words: Seed / synthetic oils. My husband and I ate here and we both had a burger and fries. Huge mistake. I haven't had acid reflux in years. We were both sick all night. The quality of the ingredients that they use here are terrible. It's 100% obvious to me that they're using synthetic oil - not even seed oil! To fry their food, including the fries. The bartenders are rude and give horrible service. We made a request for a certain college fb game to be shown on the TV, and their response was oh, we don't take requests. There are 4 TVs st the bar and there was hardly anyone at the bar. There's a million other places where you can get great food that doesn't give you acid reflux (due to crap quality) and where they take request, avoid this place, not worth it. Horrible experience! read more

We Stopped by for a quick drink and app. The pretzel was basic, but the cheese was good. The kettle chips were a little too salty and just ok (nothing I'd probably order again). I'm not fond of beer, so I asked what fruity cocktails they have. I got the Bandersnatch. It wasn't fruity at all, but it was ok. They have an outdoor patio upstairs and seating outside downstairs. Lots of beer selections and excellent service. We would give them another drive (with different cocktail and food options) read more

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Stopped here for a casual lunch while shopping and was underwhelmed. Service was a little slow and inconsistent - for example, we were seated outside and after being greeted by our server and nearly ten minutes, I still had to go inside to find someone to ask for water for my table before we ordered. Also, our food was only okay and my salad was overwhelmed with cheese so I think I've personally had enough of an experience here. read more

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I had the best experience at Barley Garden. Chris is my absolute favorite bartender. You need a good chat or a good beer reference he's your guy. I will be back often! read more

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I've been to Barleygarden a few times. The first time was with my family for lunch. I had a burger. It was good. But the reason to to come barlergarden is because it's a beer bar. They've got 61 beers on tap and a few wines on tap as well. What's great is that you can get your Barleygarden beer to go and walk around Avalon with your beer in hand. Avalon is private property and they allow you to walk around with an open container of alcohol. So, depending upon what's going on, you will see people with different libations walking around the property simply enjoying a nice day or evening. read more

The food here is really a cut above the rest! The GOAT (greatest of all turkey) sandwich is off the charts good. Buttery turkey, crisp thick cut bacon on a brioche bun -- hard to beat! The Bougie Grilled cheese is also a winner here. Huge beer tap selection and friendly bar staff. Great spot! read more

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Chris is amazing! Great burgers and full bar with an open environment . Very attentive and phenomenal drinks. My favorite place when visiting the Avalon. read more

Checked this place out for a late lunch. Service was friendly but they didn't check on us during our meal. Food came out in good time and then they next brought our check to us and didn't ask how the food was. There's a a little covered outdoor seating area with heaters as well fyi. Tried the smash burgers $11+ and the butchers bun $14. For the butchers bun, the sauce was only in the middle of the burger so the edges were all dry and plainer until I got to the middle. The fried onions were also hard and hard to chew. The smash burgers are simple and the flavors were there but all on the salty side between two different smash burgers. We got the fries to share and unfortunately, they were over fried. I've never had over fried fries before so that was a little confusing. It gets very hard and chewy. read more

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If you're looking for casual dining in Avalon, this is your spot! Avalon doesn't seem to have strict mask mandates so nobody here wears masks but they do offer outdoor seating! i ordered the create your own burger with the BG smash burger patty + frisco (bacon, swiss, garlic aioli, sourdough bread) plus, i added avocado on mine! for my side i got the kimchi grits! burger was super delicious and the grits were just OK a little on the bland side but tasted better with some Tabasco.... also got a shareable plate of the loaded fries, pretty good appetizer! food was good and service was as well, i'd come back here for a quick meal! read more

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Pandemic wise, Barley didn't to that great, but considering it's Avalon and I see a lot of people go free on the whole mask thing it's something that needs to be considered when coming to any businesses here. It didn't help the fact that going inside I don't think you would have noticed that there was a pandemic going on. Seeing the bartender pulling down the mask when talking to patrons and not wearing the mask properly (mask not covering the nose), just rubbed me the wrong way. This was several weeks back (I'm slow on writing reviews!) I wanted to try out their burgers, after perusing their menu and several menus that had burgers that was close by. So that's what I got. I got their "Butcher's Bun" and for sides we ordered the fried pretzel and their hand cut fries. I wanted to have it loaded, but somehow it got lost in translation when I was ordering even though he was there listening to everything I was ordering. I ordered it take out, as it was pretty crowded in there and I didn't feel comfortable eating there. They had outdoor seating, but let's just say the social distance wasn't really a worry it seems like. So, did the food redeem everything? I wouldn't say so. The burger was okay, the pretzel had no flavor (it's a pretzel I didn't expect anything crazy) and well even dipped into their mustard sauce I wasn't a fan of it. Their fries weren't too bad, I just wished that it was loaded so I could've tried their chili! Overall, I would say this was a normal place for mediocre food. If you're here to drink, it's a different story. I did have a beer to walk around and drink, which was nice. Otherwise, I would probably skip and find better food options. read more

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Insanely good burgers and wings. We got the Charleston style burger (really good bacon onion jam) with a Skinny Minnie patty. Love the options to customize burgers here. I would probably skip on the pimento cheese next time, though. The wings were extra crispy and lemon pepper-y. Also: their honey mustard is bomb- appreciate the whole grain seeds in there. Would definitely come back for these burgers and eyeing the GOAT sandwich next! read more

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On the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, we wanted to walk around Avalon and bring our pups. One of the few places open that allowed us to check those boxes. Located close to the Marriott so the parking garage on that end is ideal. We sat on the patio with the heaters turned on next to us. Hubby's salad was mostly croutons, fries were ok...not housemade as touted. My fish sandwich barely had any fish on it. Service was very friendly and responsive. Come for the beer , just eat before you arrive! read more

Visited this place the other night as we were in the area on a whim and it was just awesome. We were between this and another restaurant and I sure am glad we chose this one. The server was so kind, he immediately came over, gave us the spiel, let us try some beer prior to choosing and gave us the perfect amount of time to enjoy prior to ordering. When we ordered, we chose to split the salad and burger and they split everything out for us which was just above and beyond and the burger was SO DELICIOUS. It was juicy and had great flavor, one of the best I've had in a while. The beer was good with lots of variety, the atmosphere was calm yet vibrant and the servers were truly welcoming and friendly. Cant wait to come back! read more

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Nice place to eat indoor/ outdoor, The food was delightful, very lively place. Food and drinks were awesome and they had a very large beer list to choose from. Anything from IPAs, Stouts, Lagers, and Sours. If you are a beer lover this is a place to check out. The restaurant has two bars, one downstairs (main bar) and one on their upstairs deck. Like I said earlier the food was very good, but it took us 15min to be seen by a server after I went up to the bar to ask if someone could take our order. Otherwise, cool place, good food, and great drinks. A bit understaffed (as all restaurants are right now) so be a bit patient if you aren't helped immediately. They don't have enough people for the upstairs bar except on weekends right now. I recommend this place and will be coming again when back in town! Food: 4 out of 5 Beer selection: 5 out of 5 Atmosphere: 4 out of 5 Service: 2 out of 5 read more

I'll have to say that Barleygarden in Avalon(Alpharetta) is a great place to hang out, as they have awesome tasting food, tv's to watch the games, and a beer lovers' dream considering the 60+ beers the have on tap and additional options in the bottle. You can also dine outside on the patio or upstairs at the outside bar they have, which is my favorite place to eat at this location. This wasn't my 1st time at BG, but it was my 1st not so good experience. So, the beers I chose on this visit were very good and boosy and I usuallly try to get something different every time I go because they have so many options. They will let you sample any of the beers you may want to order before you actually order. And because some ABV's are higher than others, you may get a smaller pour than lower ABV beers. The Kung PAO Brussel sprouts were very good and spicy and a really nice portion for a side dish however, they didn't come out from the kitchen hot; just warm. It seemed like they sat in the window a little while before they actually got to my table. I also had the Hop City meatloaf, which is their House vegan meatloaf, tomato conserva, garlic mashed potatoes, arugula salad. This dish came out COLD. Again, the food was good when I tasted it but cold, which is why I could only give them 3 stars on this visit. I noticed that my waitress was holding long conversations with people at the bar which may be the reason why I didn't get my food from the kitchen when it was actually hot. read more

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Food: Excellent. Service: Outstanding! Chris and Kevin make you want to keep coming back!

This is one of my favorite places to eat at the Avalon- they are relatively affordable in comparison to the other places. They have several vegetarian entree options (salad, grilled cheese, and veggie burger) and lots of beer on tap starting from 7+ $. Good place to pop in for a drink and fries to snack on too! They have a rooftop area where you can hangout as well as lower level outdoor and indoor seating. Good vibes always read more

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I've had great meals and drinks here several times but this evening, the staff went above and beyond for us. We were originally told that the roof top would be open but unfortunately it wasn't due to staff shortage. The staff allowed us to sit up there as long as we fetched our drinks and food. NO WORRIES! We knew going into it that it was a busy, nice Saturday night so we were fine helping ourselves. We had a couple people in our group getting drinks and we ordered food through the app and picked it up. We were fortunate enough that they chained off the rooftop and we got a private venue! We had a fantastic time! We made sure to clean up after ourselves so the staff didn't need to come up and do it. The manager, Zack, was great and very nice! Thank you so much Barley Garden! read more

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Our favorite spot at Avalon! They have a ton of beer options and they are always rotating so you can always try something new. There is an outdoor patio that is perfect for warm weather, or if you want to bring your dog. There is also a roof top bar upstairs. We love getting drinks here but we enjoy the food just as much. I somehow have been so excited to eat that I always forget to take a picture of the food. I love their burgers and they have the best fries. My husband has gotten the fried chicken sliders and the chicken was 10/10. The servers are always friendly and open for tips on beers or food items! Love Barleygarden! read more

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This is a great place for a casual lunch or dinner after shopping at Avalon. They have rooftop and street level seating as well as a few tables inside. You can also walk up and get food or drinks to go. Awesome place to people watch while having your drinks / meal. Had several appetizers and can recommend the chicken little sliders or soft baked pretzel. The food was also very good. There is a huge beer menu that changes often. Our server was not very attentive, but did get everything correct for 6 of us except said the incorrect soup if the day, which was a disappointment to those that ordered it and got something else. My mushroom & Swiss whirlybird was good, but needed a condiment, but the server didn't check so I just ate it. I will go back and try something else read more

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Barleygarden we wanted to love you! We really did. But this was such a miss for us. Barleygarden is the cutest spot nestled right in the Avalon. Tons of outdoor seating for those perfect sunny days. Unfortunately when we visited we were underwhelmed with the food, service, and the drinks. The beer from the tap was fine, but my margarita was awful. Neon green from a bottled mix and it had no flavor. I am not normally a beer drinker so I always opt for an alternative if there is one available. Needless to say - stick with beer here or get a soda. The service was really slow and we felt really ignored. I know staff shortages which we could have excused. But she was also a bit rude and so uninterested in serving us. This did not make for a nice experience and we were out on a sunny afternoon to celebrate. This visit actually killed our mood. For the food we tried the following: Chicken Wings ($12) Butcher's Bun ($14) The Vagabond ($13) The sandwiches were both served on stale buns and were dry and lacked flavor. The wings were so soggy and came cold. They tasted of nothing besides grease. The photos here were always so great so I had really high hopes for the food. Perhaps it was an off day or maybe this is just one of those places where the food photographs better than it tastes. With so many amazing choices in the Avalon and surrounding area, I am not sure we will be back anytime soon. I imagine if we do return, it would be just for some beers on a nice day. read more

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The food and service was really good. I loved the 'open' seating style and they are pet friendly which is what we were looking for.

Got the ham and cheese lunch special with fries. It hit the spot! Very good. Beer selection was great also. Bar attendant was polite and made sure I was good to go. Perfect spot to grab a few drinks and some chow. Outdoor seating was available which I usually prefer. read more

Tasty push in a cool and casual environment---great location within Avalon. Good place to stop for a beverage or two while hitting the shops. read more

We sat at the bar to eat, there were 2 bartenders for the 6 of us. One was very friendly and accommodating, the other was gruff and short. We ordered appetizers, meals and drinks. It was packed, so the drinks and food should have been excellent, but we thought it was pretty standard bar food. read more

I don't have a complaint so much for the beer because they have many on tap to choose from. Food is decent, what can you say about bar food. However, the bartenders are a bit full of themselves. Never been to a bar where they didn't try to change a tv to what a customer asked. Someone next to me asked to watch a playoff basketball game. Bartender said, "We're watching Braves tonight" then walked away. Seemed rude to me since it's May and baseball means nothing nothing now. Doesn't look like they care much as long as they want to watch what they want read more

This was my first visit to the Barleygarden Kitchen. I came here with friends who are beer drinkers. They all loved the selection and variety of beers. The inside is fairly small, but there is a nice patio outside. There are heat lamps on the patio, but with 40 degree temperatures and the wind blowing, the patio did not appear to be a good option. The service was good. Our server was attentive and personable. He was hesitant to give food recommendations, but he did describe the different beers. The food was disappointing. I ordered the black and blue burger with mac & cheese on the side. The burger tasted salty, and it was very dry. There were very few blue cheese crumbles on top of the burger. The mac & cheese was not very cheesy or creamy. As a non-beer drinker, their soft drink selections were also disappointing. I love drinking Coke products in the Atlanta area. This restaurant only carries Pepsi products. While it's always good to try a new place, I won't be returning anytime soon. If you're a beer drinker, then this is probably a good place for you. If you are looking for good food at a reasonable price, then I would avoid the Barleygarden Kitchen. I paid around $25 for a burger and side with tax and tip. Both the burger and mac & cheese were dry and lacked flavor. read more

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My husband and I were excited to try Barleygarden after seeing so many raving reviews. We were sorely disappointed. The restaurant is conveniently located at the Avalon near the hotel. They have a nice outdoor seating area that we enjoyed. My husband ordered the margarita and was not a fan. We started with the pretzel appetizer. The pretzel had way too much salt; we had to scrape most of it off. The cheese sauce was... odd. It had the texture of runny mashed potatoes and was gloppy (best word I can think of to describe it). My husband ordered the fish and chips, a regular meal for him. He enjoyed the fries but said the fish was not great. The portion sizes were good. There were several areas in the batter that were lumpy like it wasn't fully cooked. I had a burger with roasted potatoes. The burger was tasty, but the potatoes were bland and tasteless apart from salt. The service left much to be desired. Our waiter was not very attentive. We did not get a single drink refill during our visit and had to wait over 10 minutes for our check after requesting it. Very disappointed in this experience. read more

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The food was solid and the service was ok. It wasn't busy yet we felt like we were waiting forever for refills, the bill and our food. Cool spot in one of our favorite areas of Alpharetta but didn't hit the mark for me completely. read more

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