You come off a Little League field hungry, dusty, and in no mood for something that tastes like it was assembled by committee. We skipped the usual chain nonsense and found Barnaby's instead. Luck, maybe. Or instinct. Either way, it paid off. The place has bones. Stone walls, a lived-in feel, and a room full of people who look like they've been coming here long enough to have a seat without asking. It's loud in the right way. Feels honest. Now the food. The wings--here's the truth. These are the kind where they split a full wing and call it two. That's a ding. Always will be. And the sauce? A little flat. Not bad, not offensive, just... didn't say much. At least it didn't try to melt your face off, which counts for something. But the rest of the meal? That's where this place earns its keep. Crab cakes that taste like crab, not filler. Mashed potatoes that didn't come out of a bag. Vegetables that had some life to them. And a burger built like it had something to prove--juicy, stacked, and handled right. The kind of plate that shows up and you know you made the right decision. Service sealed it. Our waitress--sharp, funny, moving like she's done this a thousand times and still enjoys it. You don't see that much anymore. She made the whole experience better without making a show of it. Bottom line: wings need work, no question. But everything else? Strong. Real strong. This is the kind of place you circle back to next time you're in the area--and maybe even make the trip for on purpose. read more

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Great Sports Bar. A great place to catch a game. Has awesome appetizers and burgers. Great beer selection. Outdoor deck is a great feature as well. Service is usually great. Awesome upstairs area for private gatherings! read more

Barnaby's Aston - Barnaby's Sampler - Bars Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

If I could put zero stars I would. I had a really disappointing experience at Barnaby's. The bartender's attitude toward my group was rude from the start. We were there to have a good time and only had ONE--and I mean ONE--drink each, yet we were treated like an inconvenience the entire time. When my friend tried to order a drink, she responded with, "Can't you see I'm doing something?" There are much more respectful ways to ask someone to wait. Later, my friend hadn't tipped on his first transaction because he planned to tip on the next one. After she looked at the receipt, she threw it down on the bar in an unprofessional way. Another friend politely asked for napkins, and she tossed them onto the table instead of simply handing them to him. What made the experience even worse was that she seemed friendly, smiling, and laughing with other customers, but every interaction with our group felt cold, irritated, and disrespectful. I can't say why that was, but it definitely made us feel singled out and unwelcome. By the end, I was so frustrated that when I ordered a Surfside, I handed her a $20 and sarcastically told her to keep the change because she clearly needed it more than I did. Looking back, I shouldn't have reacted that way, but after the way she treated us all night, I had reached my limit. Customer service goes a long way. We were respectful customers, only had one drink each, and there was no reason to be treated with such an attitude. read more

This is our neighborhood dive bar. has a band playing on weekends. great place to catch a game as well. service is always great. food - stick to basics - burgers, wings, apps. they never disappoint read more

B]Very upraised because the food use to be pretty good here. We order 4 app's to go snd none were good. Kunv Pao potstickers were so unbelievably spicy, and I love Pat. Chicken fingers were ok, frozen edible, Oh the mozzarella sticks were pretty but the last item the coconut shrimp were small and not crispy, not the right sauce with them either. Hate to write the review because I love Barnaby's but the food needs help read more

We have been somewhat regular visitors at Barnaby's Restaurant & Pub since moving to the area about a year ago, coming in for the deals and atmosphere. We've had some great experiences and some okay ones, but nothing like what we experienced tonight. We came in to get drinks and appetizers as a party of three and were accused of providing fake IDs, despite all of our IDs being real. Our party consisted of a 28, 25, and 23 year-old - one of these being a first time customer. After greeting our waitress, trying to order drinks and giving our IDs, the waitress accused two out of the three of us having fake IDs (which is completely false.) We asked to speak to a manager and tried to explain the situation, as we were confused and upset considering we usually enjoy our visits to this location and were being falsely accused of a crime. While speaking with the manager, our concerns and feelings were dismissed, and then we were asked to leave after being told that the restaurant has the right to refuse service to anyone and started using profanity towards us. While we understand that they are legally able to refuse service to anyone for any reason, we were simply trying to clear up the accusations being made against us. We were asking for our IDs to be rescanned or for some further action to be taken so we could prove they were valid and receive service. We would have even been fine with authorities coming in to scan our IDs to verify their validity. We are deeply upset and disappointed by what we experienced, and it has completely ruined our perception of a place we genuinely used to love. No amount of cheap food and beer deals is worth going through what we just experienced. Never in my life have I felt the way this restaurant made me feel tonight. I know this review will probably get lost among many others, but I simply cannot stay silent after what we went through tonight. The customer service was poor, and there was little effort made toward reconciliation or customer satisfaction. As saddened as I am to say, we will never be coming back to this establishment again after what we went through tonight. read more

Great local spot! We had the crab cakes and chicken Parm. Service was good. Food takes a while to come out but overall great local spot! read more

Barnaby's Aston - Crab cakes and the chicken Parmigiana - Bars Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

We went there for Quizzo Trivia nite & were very disappointed. The Quiz Master was all the way up at the bar, which is separated by a wall from the diners. He's hard to hear & his jokes are lame. He should be out in the dining room with a cordless, handheld mic. He could be heard, he could talk to people, ask where they're from, joke with them, etc... It would be much better. The food was good, if pricey. They need lactose free & gluten free options. read more

We were in a bit of a hurry and my wife had eaten appetizers here before, so we stopped in for dinner. First, the service was very good. Our waittress knew of our need for speed and was very attentive. Our meals were delivered quickly. My wife had the quesadilla as before and was satisfied. However, I ordered the beef burrito. Unfortuately, no amount of sour cream, salsa, lettuce or cheese could drown out the taste of the meat. At best, it was old and overcooked. At worst, it was beginning to go bad and tasted of dishwater. I took about 4 bites (knowing I wouldn't have another chance to eat for hours), but any more would have definitely been chancy. Five stars to the service, 4 stars for my wife's meal, 1 point for my burrito. read more

Slow service, warm beer, $.50 for hot sauce that comes out after you are half finished the meal plus charges on my bill for things not ordered. No silverware for 10 minutes after the food was delivered. I don't think I will be coming back. Everything has really slipped over the years. read more

Food has really gone down hill. We ordered the humus to go and the vegetables were all spoiled... We received green peppers instead of roasted red and they were rotten. Everything had a fizzy almost ammonia like taste so we gave up hope and threw it out. Update: I was told my mother was given a gift card and an apology from the manager. We will definitely be giving them another shot. He said he hoped we would give them another chance. Seems like the manager is business wise. Fingers crossed we have a better experience next time! read more

Barnaby's Aston - Old green peppers when it said roasted red - Bars Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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First of all Maggie is a top tier server and my family's favorite...always kind, professional and attentive...All the ladies are great though I go on Wednesdays and the food never disappoints and drinks are always portioned well and taste great! 10 out of 10 highly recommend read more

Great service and incredible food! Wish they had asked if we wanted dessert, but other than that, no complaints. read more

Barnaby's Aston - Margherita Flatbread - Bars Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

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Burger and truffle fries were pretty good actually but service was long considering they weren't busy. Long to get order taken. Long to get bill. Nice enough but not a fantastic server. Friend had chicken quesadillas. Not overwhelming good. Men's bathroom dirty. And to top it all off, my debit card wouldn't work. Girlfriend had to use hers. Server said it wouldn't swipe and it wouldn't go in manually typed either. Really? And no chip reader in the restaurant. New card. I had just used it. Can't believe it wouldn't go in manual typed. Server clearly didn't know what she was doing. Again, she was nice enough but the card thing really pissed me off read more

Definitely like the place but feel like it's been going down hill for various reasons the last few years. They need to get a real chef, bartenders and staff that aren't mostly young kids and do a big makeover, it could really use it!! read more

Dear [Corporate Management/General Manager], I am writing to formally express my concern regarding the service my family and I experienced at your Aston location on August 21, 2025, at approximately 7:00 PM. Upon arrival, we were seated promptly. However, after waiting 15-20 minutes with no acknowledgment from a server, I approached the host stand. The host was apologetic and explained that our server was busy and would be over shortly. As she walked me back to my table, she paused to speak with the server, who was standing nearby. The server glanced at my family, shook her head "no," and did not approach us.Her name is Mel Within minutes, I observed the same server Mel attending to tables that arrived after us, while our table remained unattended. At that time, my family and I were the only Black guests in the restaurant, which made the situation particularly troubling. I returned to the host stand to request a manager. Shortly afterward, the server approached and offered an apology, stating that she had been busy which i understand. When the manager arrived, rather than addressing my concerns, he repeatedly asked if I preferred another server. I explained that my issue was not about reassignment but about professionalism, fairness, and teamwork. I was disappointed by the manager's (KYLE)dismissive manner, which only compounded the frustration of the situation. Although the service did improve once the server finally took our table, the initial denial of service and the lack of accountability from management left my family and me feeling unwelcome and undervalued as guests. I am bringing this matter to your attention because I believe strongly that every guest deserves to be treated with fairness, respect, and courtesy. I ask that you review this incident with both staff and management to ensure that all guests, regardless of race or background, receive the same standard of service. Thank you for taking the time to review my concern. I look forward to your response and to hearing how Barnaby's intends to address this matter. Sincerely,Tikyra Cogmon read more

Definitely hit this place!! It was really a 4.5 so I'm rounding instead of down. Lots of big stone walls and timbers so it was a nice atmosphere. Just a little too dark which made reading the menu a little challenging. Ok, onto the food. Spinach and Artichoke dip was piping hot (little bland though) but definitely good. My cheesesteak with mushrooms and tater tots was really good. Stuffed full and very flavorful. My girlfriends cowboy burger with sweet potato fries not only was correctly cooked at medium like she asked but the lettuce and tomatoes were super fresh like they were handpicked from the garden, bright green and vibrant red. And the pickle was super yummy and crunchy, not just a salty, soggy, log thrown down. Kudos to these guys!! This is where personal taste comes in. We both love our fries crispy with a good crunch and both were super crunchy. We were super happy we took a chance on this place and then we received the bill. Only 56$ and we had an appetizer and 3 drinks! We left feeling like we had just won some sort of a lottery prize! read more

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Friday night. Worked late. Hungry. Few beers and a good meal would hit the spot. Nice outdoor seating, nice night. Arrived around 10. Sat down outside. Bartender said as he held out the menu I had to ask for, if I don't order in the next 5 minutes, I don't eat. Phfff. I don't like being rushed. I walk past the kitchen and I ask the 5 kids sitting around what time the kitchen closes, they all said 10:30. Whatever, I'm going to Appleby's up the street. I know they'll serve me with a smile and not an attitude. read more

Food, service and ambiance was great. Went there with my fiancé for a date night. The place is much bigger then I thought with an extra bar and pool table upstairs. Place is great for larger parties read more

Barnaby's Aston - My and my woman - Bars Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

I was shocked at how good this cheesesteak was. It came with very good coated french fries and pickles. $11!! It would have been $10.50 but they charged me $.50 for the onions which I would normally complain about. I took my cheesesteak home. The roll got 'steamed' during the ride but held up very well. The fried onions and mushrooms were mixed very well and added a lot of flavor. The meat was plentiful, tasty and moist. Shocked! read more

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Ambiance was nice. Waitresses were very nice and service was good. Food was terrible. Interaction was manager showed his lack of attentiveness customer service. Wont make the time to return. read more

If you want the absolute best service, top notch staff (and add Christmas decor if around the holidays) Barnabys Aston is the spot. This place doesn't get enough credit. Great food, drinks, and amazing staff. Booking our holiday party here next year. It could not have been better. read more

Was out with family on Saturday, February 25th celebrating some birthdays and stopped at Barnaby's for a drink. I've not encountered such a rude bartender as the guy in the main bar. I have never been a fan but because of this experience I definitely won't be going there again! read more

Typical bar food, cheese steak was ok.reasonably priced, service was good busy atmosphere

Manager screamed at us in middle of restaurant with "get out and don't come back attitude" to be polite about it. 3 of 5 burgers not cooked properly, 1 burger never arrived. Charged for all, servers avoided us once realized mistakes made. Asked for manager to discuss after meal. The manager yelled, "you know what I'll do, I'll just comp it all. I need to go back to the kitchen" and stormed out like an ill behaved toddler. The entire restaurant (even floor staff) was shocked. We've never been so disrespected, especially after eating a hockey puck they called a burger :( read more

Just had the worst experience here. Had a table of 7, one meal came out 30 min late after we notified the server it was missing. Server ignored us after meal was missing and did not check on us. Check came and we asked to speak to the manager. Attempted to explain the situation- burger didn't come, one was cooked poorly, service was poor. Manager didn't wanna hear it and told us very rudely and loudly to leave and he would just comp the whole meal (which is in no way what we were asking) and stormed off. Entire staff and dining room saw and other servers and hosts apologized for the managers behavior. Will never be back and will be telling everyone to never go there read more

To the tune of "You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)" by Meat Loaf It was a hot summers night and the roads were burning I was hungry and looking for some food And when I heard some friends were playing at Barnaby's Aston I headed over for some drinks and some tunes. Well they were outside playing on the big covered deck I was worried I would roast in a chair But there's a bubbling stream running under the wood decking And it made the place so wonderfully cool. Now they brought the menus right out to us They must have seen how ready we were to order They took our orders right away And I swear it was so quick Our drinks and food came out, yeah. Now the chicken fingers were so tender and the sauce so sweet They disappeared off of the plate The beers were cold and the tunes were bold and We danced and sang all over the place. Understand it's not gourmet, It's defintiely bar food You shouldn't expect liver pate Yes their burgers are juicy and the fries are crisp That's why they're a solid four star review. read more

Went for a reunion this past Thanksgiving... 40 for tickets in advance, 50 at the door. open bar hot buffet The buffet...you would have to pay me to eat the food from this thing...and they took it away 30 minutes before the open bar ended without any announcement...people were actually ordering food at the bar to avoid the buffet anyway, but it still would be nice if they let us know they were taking the food away. The open bar...only a few options available, but is an open bar really a good idea on a major holiday weekend? I think not... I'd much rather they just provide us the space and everyone pay a la carte for whatever you want. Not sure if Barnaby's will do that, but there are plenty of places that do...The space was decent, even had a couple pool tables, just not a fan of the price per person for what they offered. read more

Great friendly service staff. Food is 'almost' average, cocktails drinks a bit on the weak side with alcohol, you're better with the beer. Half rack ribs is on the sweeter side, meat is tender enough you can peel off the bone, and the portion is quite big. I asked for vinegar to tone down the sweetness and it worked great. Burger is standard, fries were slightly soggy but edible. Special pasta for the day was served with cream sauce, is just fine. Great bar atmosphere to drinks & socialize, but not to savor any food. read more

Firstly: this is one of the only restaurants/ bars in the area that TRUELY abide by covid restrictions. Not because they "have to" but because they want this to be a clean, safe and welcoming environment. Enough of that though. SUPERBOWL 55 If you bet against Brady I'm not sure what to tell u, but definitely reevaluate your decision process. It's the 3rd quarter by the way. Anyways, every single thing I have consumed here tonight has been far beyond my expectations. The motz sticks were superb, the wings were outstanding, but the PRETZEL DIPPERS!!!! YOOOOooo I'm not even capping these things are heaven sent. If you like pretzels this is for u. If you like Mac and cheese, toss that lil pretzel jawn in that cheese they give you and boom! You lmk what that tastes like read more

Barnaby's Aston - What a nice socially distance ambiance - Bars Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

We were there for 40 minutes and they never came back to take our order so we left. While two tables that came after we were there got food and drinks. read more

Not good service. Waited 40 minutes for the waitress to come back to our table to put in an order as she walked past our table multiple times. We had to pull another waitress to gets ours. Would not recommend this location for sit down meals. read more

Poor service and cold food. Appetizers came at same time as meal, making it unable to eat. Had to send back cold food. Hardly got visited by our waitress. read more

We had a great meal served by a great staff. The ribs melted in my mouth. my Mom and daughter both got burgers that they were very happy about. Its always nice to check out all of the things on the walls and ceilings while talking before the food comes. We will be back for sure!! read more

I have been here numerous times recently, when I sit at the bar it's a 5 star place, great service, great food, great bartenders. When I am here with the family and sit in the dining room the food is still just as good and when you FINALLY get a chance to order the food comes out quick..... however the service is extremely slow, seems like it takes for ever for anything having to do w the servers. I have had a couple different servers and it's always the same. I'm not sure if they don't have enough servers or what but I try to avoid having to get a table. read more

I've been here multiple times over the last 7 years and just last night had an experience that will keep me away for good. I was served moldy cheesesteak egg rolls. The manager explained their unsafe food practices that led to problem. He said that where their egg rolls are stored is too warm so they begin to sweat and the restaurant rolls them in corn starch before frying and serving them. This is a very unsafe practice that led to me getting sick. Unfortunately what was even worse than the mold covered egg rolls was the service. I had managers arguing -literally arguing- with me that it wasn't mold on them but corn starch. I wish I had taken a picture but I never imagined needing one, as anyone with halfway decent hospitality skills would've simply apologized, offered a replacement and taken the item off the bill. However they continually denied having served us mold, which they 100% did. Corn starch is not black. They did take the item off the bill, but never once did they acknowledge or apologize for their mistake, and they revealed the unsafe food practices I mentioned above. This was the worst experience I've ever had at any restaurant ever. I understand that mistakes happen and sometimes food storage can be difficult, especially in busy kitchens, but there is absolutely no excuse for what I experienced here. Truly awful service all around. read more

My family has been coming here since 2013 when we bought a house nearby. It is an almost weekly event to go for kids eat free mixed with $5 wings with my daughter. Sometimes the wings are amazing but on these days they can't keep up with the volume. Throughout the COVID 19 pandemic we have continued support when they started takeout and tipped full price. They were very conscientious with spacing, etc. This week they opened up outside seating and with a five year old we still didn't feel comfortable and ordered take out on Wing night. They didn't tell us until we picked up the food that they weren't honoring their specials for takeout anymore. They said "sorry, if you want we can trash the food" but we couldn't bring ourselves to waste food. Just very disappointed. read more

My husband and I eat here with our kids often as it is close to our house and we've always had a good experience. On Tuesday we sat outside with our 3 year old and ruthie waited on us. She was very attentive and unfortunately (we believe due to the combo of heat & chocolate milk) our daughter got sick and we had to cut the meal short. We abruptly packed up asked for boxes and the check and ran out the door. We never got to explain or say thank you for the good service so I wanted to do so here. read more

Got lunch at Barns Aston. My compliments to the chef, the Kraft MAC and Cheese was second to none. Seriously, it was Kraft Mac and cheese. A box of that stuff, which would feed a family of four, goes for $0.50 at any local grocer. Barns kid menu, $7.00. You do get a fruit cup. So, there's that. Come for the drinking. #blueboxblues read more

The food was good but the service bad and very slow. Ordered a soda and glass of lemon water with the lunch, got the water had to ask again for the soda. read more