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    Barley's Backyard Uptown

    3.0 (126 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Renee B.

    I was in the Towson area and we were looking for somewhere we had never been before. Stumbled on this gem. It was Friday about 4:45pm. I lucked up and was able to park at a meter. After 6pm you don't have to pay the meter. What caught our eye about this place was the rooftop. We entered and were greeted right away. Took a photo in the huge chair at the entrance. The greeter even assisted us so that we both could be in the same photo. We were than made aware that only the rooftop were open on the 3rd floor. We were given the option to catch the elevator up or walk up the steps. Next time we'll catch the elevator for sure. Lol. We were seated right away. The waitress gave us water and told us that happy hour was going on until 7pm. We were also made aware that power hour was from 5pm until 6pm and it allows you to get 2 for one drinks. So, we had just a few minutes to wait for power hour. We ordered happy hour food. Quesidilla and chicken stripe. Neither disappointed. We even got a 2nd order. They do charge you for a container if you have leftovers that you are taking with you. For drinks we had casimigos and cranberry for the 1st round and for the 2nd round we had a barleys bucket. Both drinks were good. To go in ordered Brussel sprouts and buffalo cauliflower. They also were delicious. Everything was great. Dining on the rooftop really was a vibe. I will be returning.

    Smitha M.

    I always have a blast and a hilarious good time at this bar! This is a great spot to get together with friends for happy hour or to get the girlfriends together for a fun night out! Don't let the local gossip get to you, this is not a college bar. Sure, the bar is located by a college, but you aren't going to be around a very young crowd. The security is tight and strict, they are serious about checking ID's. So this is a great bar to go out and not have a worry in the world! The staff are super friendly and helpful with your food and drink orders. This was the first time I visited the bar on a Saturday night and it was nicely packed!! Downstairs they were playing pop hits and upstairs on the roof, the DJ was ripping great EDM beats, hell yeah!! The restrooms are clean and organized and there are plenty of parking options via street parking or adjacent parking lots.

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    Brian R.

    Sadly, this was the first and LAST time I eat here. This place had some mediocre bar food BUT I guess I came during a dog fundraiser and there were dogs everywhere while eating and someone's dog pissed right near my table and a lady just poured water on it! Don't get me wrong I LOVE DOGS, but not when I'm eating at a restaurant and have to watch one pee. I don't even think dogs are allowed inside of a restaurant so I don't know why they were there in the first place. Ruined my experience and the ambiance of the facility. I asked to speak with a manager and apparently there wasn't a manager available and the server was really funny since he was very hungover from the night before. I am not coming back here, I'm very disappointed with the lack of professionalism observed.

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    Stephanie R.

    What a great time year after year! This gem has been the spot for my family in Thanksgiving before the football game and it always deliver! Breakfast was delicious. I ordered straight from the sides menu eggs, pancake and bacon 8/10 (eggs were too runny for my taste) Best Bloody Marys in town hands down. 9/10 Service was great! There was a big crowd and our server was great from start to finish. Can't wait to be back next year!

    Kanydah S.

    Cute little hip spot with rooftop vibes. We came here on a Friday night at the peak of HH. If you know anything about Town, you know that its definitely a college town. Even with the students being on summer break the spot was pretty packed. I liked the layout. Plenty of TV screens to watch baseball games and basketball finals. I like the umbrellas on the roof top to block out the sun and the space was pretty spacious. I ordered the grilled salmon dinner with side salad and asparagus w/parm. Not bad for a bar. It came out pretty good and was pretty tasty. Our waiter, she was very sweet, she was good, she did her best under the circumstances. I couldn't believer her upper management has her working the entire rooftop by herself. I had to be about 70+ people and she handled all of them. Kodos to her but seemed a little unfair and overworked in my opinion. I felt bad for her. Although the food was good, it took a long time for it to come out of the kitchen and I also didn't enjoy my drink. I would give this place another try maybe not on a Friday though.

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    Great food, many levels, and very helpful waitstaff. They had different varieties of beer here and lots of TVs to watch the Steelers

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    Thank you for visiting! And your Steelers are having a good season!!

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    Cool drinks and decent music selection for a late night out. Cheesesteak spot right next door for the post drank eats.

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    Glad you came to visit! Thank you. Enjoy your summer.

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    Glad you will be back for another visit. Have a great week.

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    11 months ago

    Bad drinks and worse service. I dont recommend. This place is a few steps down in quality and service from Applebees.

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    Really good service and atmosphere. Good was great. Went for a football game and ended up being much better than I would expect from a bar.

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    Two sides to every story. Enjoy your summer.

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    Ty was amazing in our big party (12) for mine and my sister's birthday! He was always available with a smiling demeanor!

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