Overpriced stadium food.. employees have a horrible attitude... like it's actually embarrassing and they won't seat you where you requested to be seated (try to push you upstairs) The bathrooms are gross too. Gurl the green turtle would never read more

sooooo , the atmosphere was good .. drinks was ok .. but I found hair in my dates drink ,. when I told the bartender he said "it's not my hair" Instead of apologizing ... or accommodating.. I tipped well .. but when I realized how unapologetically he was .. I took it back. if you come here. come already drunk and ready to drink with extras "hair" (: enjoy. read more

Barley's Backyard Uptown - Bars Near Me - Towson, Maryland

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My daughter came in from out of town to celebrate her birthday and we decided to meet up at Barley's Backyard for dinner and drinks. One of our party brought a cake with them for the occasion. Upon being seated nothing was said by staff about the cake which was in full view with no attempt to hide its presence. When were we're done eating as we attempted to open the cake , we were informed by staff that in order to consume cake on the premises there would be a $20 charge . Why were we not informed of this upon being seated ??? Needless to say a great time was suddenly ruined . It wasn't the $20.....Really it wasn't. It was the timing of being informed about the charge that totally ruined the moment. On top of that , our family have brought cakes to many restaurants to celebrate things over the years and this is the first time that there was ever a problem. In my experience it seems that people celebrating special occasions at an establishment will buy more drinks and stay longer. You'd think it would be good for business but apparently not for Barley's Backyard. I want to state that our server was wonderful and this was no reflection on her part. read more

I got the sirloin steak with broccoli and mash potatoes. The mash potatoes taste pre-prepared and freezer burnt. The steak is bland and not grade A quality steak. The broccoli was seasoned well but not fresh and hot. Would not recommend. read more

Barley's Backyard Uptown - 18oz sirloin steak - Bars Near Me - Towson, Maryland

So very good and welcoming. Place was very busy but everyone really seemed to work as a team and enjoyed their jobs. Bartenders were pleasant and efficient as were the waitresses. Me and my friend went with the breakfast sandwiches and both were very fresh and tasty. Hashbrowns hot and seasoned really nice too. I'll be back to sample more goodness with the nice hot coffee and wonderful cocktails. Thanks again for everything . read more

They "don't accept" sweatpants after 10. Even if you were a paying customer inside prior, the bar is overpriced and the bouncers are touchy. go to rec room is better by far. read more

Barley's Backyard Uptown - Bars Near Me - Towson, Maryland

Backyard is one of my favorite places in Towson! The music is so fun, the food is good, and the service is great. We had Maddie as our server and she was so sweet and very attentive to our table. read more

Sophia was the greatest server! Super friendly and always made sure we were taken care of. Awesome service at Backyard!

Hands down, the best kept secret of Towson. My best-friend and I stumble across this spot on our way to insomnia cookies. Let's shush say we never made it to insomnia cookies! The atmosphere convince you it's 5i clock somewhere every day no matter the hour. Our waiter Adam was amazing and he provided the best accommodations possible. This is the best place to come for happy hour on a budget. Bring your friends for happy hour and enjoy some karaoke on Wednesday. The staff was very pleasant and bj Blake was on point! Highly recommended! read more

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Barleys is located in "uptown" Towson near a lot of other bars and restaurants. Came here for a happy hour and it was an okay experience. Power Hour occurred while we were there and ordered the peach crush. It's a no go! Taste like a can of peaches. Too sweet and not great. Overall service was okay. read more

had great service at backyard! Sophia was our server and she was great! always made sure we were taken care of and a great person!

It's a family friendly bar that specializes in America's favorite appetizers and comfort food. It's nice enough. Of the food we got - all off of the appetizer list for happy hour pricing - the chicken strips were great, the fried pickles were tasty, the sliders were ok and the chips and guacamole were subpar. The chips were stale and came with an uncooked ziti noodle. The service was very nice. read more

Barley's Backyard Uptown - Sliders, chicken strips, chips and guacamole chips, fried pickle chips - Bars Near Me - Towson, Maryland

I used to love Backyard, perfect place to go with my friends on a night out. however they got new young bouncers who think they have all of the power in the world. i've seen them deny a person because they did not like her attitude when she actually just walked up and gave them her ID. it's crazy how they pick and choose who gets in. the way they act even inside of the bar is crazy. one of them bumped into my friend one time and made her spill her drink everywhere and did not say one word to her but looked at her like it was her fault. i think the bar in general is awesome and the food is amazing, but the people there even behind the bar are genuinely just not nice people. makes me sad that people can act horrible and it just not effect them at all. if you want to have fun on a night out in Towson i suggest CnR, everyone is nice there. you also wont feel judged by over confident men. read more

Came for dinner at 7:50 pm. When the waitress handed me the bill at 9:50 pm it was on a phone and did not have an itemized receipt, only the total. I asked her if the tip was included and she said no. I tipped 20% and once I got my emailed itemized receipt I realized that the tip was actually included and I therefore tipped 40%. The check was closed out by the server at 9:50 for an auto gratuity that I was not told about beforehand because we arrived well before 9pm. Their online menu states tables of 6, those seated after 9, and checks over $100 will have an auto gratuity added (none of which applied to us). This was a deceptive charge and unacceptable. read more

We came for St. Patty's & there was no music playing not a good vibe! Bartenders were cool & the tenders were seasoned just right! We also had to clean the table off of water & stuff from the rain! I like this place but tonight they disappointed me. read more

Had a great time here and the green tea shots were great! Didn't have any food so can't comment on that but the atmosphere was fun and our bartender Lauren was awesome! read more

This is absolutely a college bar, which means it's no place for a 5 star meal. Their rooftop is huge and open, and so nice when they weather is warm. Bartenders and service have always been great during my experiences. Their menu has definitely improved. I personally like their ahi tuna. This is mostly a place for bar food and sandwiches and the later it gets the younger the crowd gets. read more

I only chose one star because you couldn't chose zero. Was there on memorial Day and ordered brunch the server was either overworked or totally incompetent. My brunch came out completely cold and I asked him to take it and remake it and make sure it was hot. They remade the eggs and sent the hash browns and bacon one piece which I took a bite out of back after just reheating it after sat cooling for 30 minutes. The area is filled with options pick anyone but this one. read more

Absolutely amazing service from Maeve, will definitely be coming back just for her stellar attitude and kindness.

Listen, I'm a frequenter of the restaurant since it was the "Green Turtle." What this place provides is a cool laid back atmosphere. "The Backyard" is a vibe! The food is bar favorites (huge cheese pretzel,wings,mussels) And this bomb caprese* salad: I add grilled shrimp too! The servers are pleasant polite and safe during these times. As well as "The BackYard" is adherence to safety guidelines. Without making you feel Uncomfortable. I say to anyone willing to seek this gem out go! Enjoy one of their reasonably priced drinks, Or your own favorite. Great prices and good food! read more

I took my daughter out along with her friends for her 22nd birthday, and as we're waiting in the line, the guy that doesn't even look 21 with a skimpy mustache with a hat let me and one other girl, who wasn't even my daughter into the bar and asked everyone to leave because their IDs were fake. Guy even said to MY daughter and her friends to go over to the police officer to make sure it was real. You guys need to hire new people. Worst experience ever. You guys are losing business. Never again. read more

With all due respect it is NOT "thorough". The id WAS the person and you all still denied them. We got police involved to prove this and we gained entry later that night. The idea that the id was "not the person" is inaccurate, the bouncers need to be retrained. Period. read more

Good customer service and food came out at a reasonable time for a place that was pretty busy. Nice atmosphere and about 4 bouncers that made the environment feel pretty safe. Bat food with a pretty healthy spin to it. I have tuna with cauliflower rice and I will definitely be back read more

I absolutely love a great atmosphere in a restaurant and Barleys is amazing! We were sat quickly and had no issues ordering. Our server, Maeve, was very polite and friendly. Myself and my sister both have dietary restrictions and she was more than happy to comply with our requests. Our food came out wonderful as well.100% will be returning! read more

Joanne is very rude! I was trying to make a reservation because my friend has made a reservation there before. She was very condescending as if I was an idiot for calling when obviously I was calling because it said to call on the site and I repeated that to her and she was still sarcastic and nasty! I was trying to book a happy hour for my team. Customer service Training is needed! read more

I have eaten here many times before and I just have to rave about this particular hostess who always makes my day better, Julia! She has such a positive attitude and always welcomes us in for lunch or dinner. She even adds the extra touch of asking how our day was and shows interest. She is an amazing part of the staff that makes the experience that much better :) read more

Wyatt is the best bouncer, he couldn't be more helpful and is such a personable sweet kid! Give this guy a raise!

If I could give this establishment 0 stars, I would. The owner was extremely rude and disrespectful. Telling me "it's common sense" and I wasn't allowed to take off food I did not want or touch. I feel as though I was racially targeted, as much as I hate to say it. He spoke to me as if I was less than. Telling me it's policy, but refused to show me where in the policy customers aren't allowed to take off food they did not eat. None of the workers have customer service skills. The owner condoned the "manager" lying to me about someone who worked over him being there. Please do not go here. They do not care about their customers. read more

The food was alright. I came here after a work shift with a friend just for a quick dinner and drinks. Nothing real special just normal bar food-but I do recommend the fried pickles. Hard to go wrong with that. read more

I love this spot, not for the food, but for the vibe. Now don't get me wrong the food is good, but I enjoy visiting here with my girls whenever we want a good happy hour. The staff are friendly and they have an amazing rooftop dining area. The drinks are good (when Mattie is at the bar). The wings are good. I prefer the honey old bag wings. Ummmm what else do I like. Oh they have really good fries with the garlic aoli. Look just check them out. The atmosphere is pretty chills. I've never gone on a Friday night, but I'm pretty sure it's litty. read more

Great location, new menu, quick service, and strong drinks. Barley's Backyard Uptown has a rooftop deck that is great on sunny days. Service was solid and personal even with all things considered with the new COVID state mandated restrictions. Best rooftop bar in Towson. read more

Great food. Lovely ambiance. Plenty of room for COVID precautions. Our favorite is the white garlic cauliflower pizza. read more

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If I could, I would give this restaurant a half star or no stars. I wanted to try this restaurant since the Sun article and unfortunately it totally missed the mark. The food is awful. The shrimp Mac and cheese was gross. It tasted like cafeteria style Mac and cheese with shrimp on it. Next up were pork nachos - which our waitress did inform us were not very cheesy - which were also lacking in flavor and cheese! My first glass of wine was skunked, which they didn't charge me for but just added to the negativity. My Moscow mule was okay but nothing special. Outdoor patio is great! But not enough to bring me back. Plus there were people smoking cigars, which is gross when I am trying to eat dinner. If this place fails, it's not bc of COVID-19. What a waste. read more

Came here this afternoon for lunch and it was delicious! The drinks were perfect as well. Our server Katie was such a delight! So friendly and warm! I will definitely be back. Ask for Katie!!! read more

A friend and I went into to barley's on a Saturday night for a happy hour on 11/13. We opened a tab @ the rooftop bar & was not informed that my card would be charged $20 holding fee. When I asked when will I receive the money back on my card I was told 24hrs, & it's been well over 72hrs & I have not gotten my money back. As well as explained to the bar tender my drinks were not filled to the top of the cup & tasted like juice I was told I had to buy a double shot if I wanted more liquor. I don't recommend for nightly outings!! read more

Very bad service. No hostess and we were told to seat ourselves which we did. Then we had to track down wait staff when no one came to our table. We ordered food and it came with no silverware - we asked for it when the food was delivered but finally had to go find it ourselves. When the waitress did come back I asked about dressing for my salad (it came with none!). She said she would get it but then went to the wait on a 6 top. I finally asked for the salad to be taken off my bill since it had been at least 15 minutes since it was delivered and I was over the entire event. I will say that the waitress was apologetic and told me she was overwhelmed. read more

The bouncers harass college girls and abuse their power. The owners are rude. The other reviews about "not playing black music" fit the vibe that we had there as well. Much better places in Towson. read more

Came in to a nice socially distanced space. The staff were super friendly and quick. The drinks were really good, I got the watermelon mule and was not disappointed! I ordered the mahi mahi with broccoli and mashed potatoes. My fish was way overcooked, and dry. The broccoli was fine but the mashed potatoes had basically no flavor and were very bland. I think this place might be better suited for a fun rooftop day drink but not a good place to grab a bite to eat. read more

A friend and I went to dinner here on a Friday night. It was pretty crowded, however, we got seated in balcony almost immediately. The view was great and the crowd was a bit young but still nice vibe. The food was mediocre and I would have given this place 3 stars if it wasn't for our server, Mallory! We told her our fries were cold and she immediately gave us a fresh order. She was so sweet and attentive to us the whole time so much so that she enhanced our experience. I would go back for a chill night out and drinks but the food is eh. read more