Visited Barrel Junction today, and it was a great experience from start to finish. We started with their seasoned wings and had the sweet chili sauce on the side--excellent flavor and cooked perfectly. We also tried the Buffalo Chicken Pizza, which actually had french fries on top. It gave it a unique twist! The pizza itself was nicely done--crispy on the bottom with a crunchy crust. The only thing we would change is just a little less buffalo sauce, but overall it was very tasty. Our waitress, Grace, was fabulous. She took care of every need and checked on us often without ever being intrusive. Her service really made the visit even better. We're already planning to come back and try the barbecue pork pizza next time! read more

Barrel Junction - Buffalo chicken pizza - Comfort Food Near Me - Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

I did not get any photos but recommended these appetizers: catfish bites, buffalo chicken dip, Mediterranean dip and the meatloaf bites. Really surprised on how good each was! read more

Fried food. Feelin like a real aMERican. U-S-A. *fist pump in the air* big flat screens. Casual vibe. Fast friendly service. I feel big. read more

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Ignore the terrible reviews and order the right stuff. I got steak on a salad and it was almost like brisket, which they have a smoker for and I'm coming back for. This location is closing in March 2026 but have a other one a few miles away. They had wine in addition to the beers (nothing fancy), and some nice mixed drink specials. Brisket also available on nachos. read more

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The food here is very good. Stopped in this past Saturday for dinner. I hadn't been here for a couple of months, and I noticed some things that make me wonder if they'll be around much longer. They used to have a chalkboard that listed drink specials. There were no drink specials listed. There was a separate chalkboard that listed food specials, and again, nothing listed. They have, I believe, 18 beer taps, but only 12 were in use. The beer refrigerator was practically empty. I could be wrong, but it didn't look good for them. read more

I've been to the location further south bc it's closer to my friends and they love it. Let me tell you...this location is so much better!! The place is smaller, but the service was excellent and the beer selections were so much better. The food was better, too. We ordered catfish bites to start and I ordered the chicken and waffles open faced sandwich (it's chicken and waffles with bacon, not a sandwich by any means). The chicken was breaded and cooked perfectly. The bacon was crispy and delicious. The waffle was a little boring, but I mean, it's a waffle. The fries were great and I actually loved dipping them in the extra syrup. I ordered a side salad to go with it and everything was fresh. To drink, I got a flight. They have several different types of beer and ciders to choose from. I liked everything I chose except for the Kona stout, but it's my fault bc I didn't realize it was coffee. It was actually an accident that we ended up at this location, but I'm glad we did. We'll be back again! read more

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Service was just plain awful. We had to wipe off our table when we got there. That should've been our first clue to leave. It took forever for someone to acknowledge us. We ordered an appetizer which came first. No silverware or plates were given, but she said she would come back. She didn't. We had to go to the bar to ask for those and refills. Our meals were dropped off and no one ever checked to see if we needed anything or if the food was good. We sat and waited at least 20 minutes once we were finished to get a box and check. We won't come back. read more

Had never heard of this place and one of the guys we were playing golf with suggested it. Outside wasn't anything special but inside was like a hometown bar restaurant with plenty of atmosphere. Huge TVs that only had sports on: Winner! Staff was very friendly and checked in frequently: Winner. Now to the food; incredibly large portions. Recommend the smoked beans as a side with....any damn thing on the menu. I'm planning on a return visit. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner read more

A hidden gem!! A cozy sports bar restaurant. The menu is perfect for the smaller size of the place. The food portions are great and the flavors are amazing- the Old Bay seasoning in the tartar sauce is a new on me - so good!!! The drink selection has locals and bid name brands. It was clean and well managed. The service was pleasant and quick. I will be back! read more

Ordered two sandwiches for takeout tonight. The Hog wild burger and the Chicken and Waffle sandwich. The Hog Wild Burger was delicious and would definitely order again. The Chicken and Waffle sandwich was over cooked. The waffle was crispy like they put it a toaster way too long. The chicken was over fried and crunchy. Not in a good way. Wouldn't order that again. The order was ready on-time and the server was very nice. This review is the Gibsonia Restaurant. read more

Good catfish bites. Shrimp po boy long as great as it sounded. Dry. Tasted more like fried chicken. Brisket sandwich didn't taste smoked. More like oven basted. Good hang out for locals but nothing to go out of your way for. Service was good with the bartender lady attentive to our needs. read more

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Amazing service, food and cozy atmosphere. The menu goes above and beyond "standard bar food" - but has those essentials too. Very few items are ever frozen (fries and epenadas only to the best of my knowledge). Chicken & waffles were spectacular -and so were the burgers and bavarian pretzel. Friendly lovely staff. A+ read more

It was decent - lots of food and super crowded. The ordering experience was a little complicated. read more

Barrel Junction - Chicken sandwich - Comfort Food Near Me - Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

Great food, affordable. Mom had the fish sandwich and she said it was the best one she's ever had. My steak hoagie was great, came with two sides, enough for leftovers for a full meal. Waitresses are always friendly. read more

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Dennis Cherry made me the best food of my entire life. Jen was also amazing and made a damn good long island. I recommend this place to anyone who loves amazing food. 100000/10 rating -Maeson Zennario read more

We ordered takeout on a Saturday evening during the pandemic. The mobile friendly site to order from was easy to use and customize our order. Delivery was an option too, but we were out already so picking up wasn't an issue. There is a sign on the door that you can't enter without a mask, and there was a clean and dirty pen dispenser so even signing the check felt like it was carefully considered and that the safety of staff and customers was a top priority. Our food was ready right on time. I have a gluten sensitivity so I couldn't try the pizza but it smelled amazing on the ride home and everyone who had it really enjoyed it. There were limited options on the size of the pizzas and some of the specialty options but there was no disappointment for us considering we could get the pizza we originally wanted without any issue. I've noticed nearly every restaurant we've ordered from having a reduced menu lately so this wasn't surprising. I'm a bit of a salad snob, and I get a little nervous when I order from somewhere new but the grape, apple and walnut salad was perfect. I added chicken and I was happy to see that it was packaged separately which was great. I was able to warm it up a little when I arrived at home, and the lettuce didn't get funny on the ride home from being under hot chicken. The blackberry vinaigrette was SO good and unexpected for a pizza place. There were a few salads I was interested in getting which made my decision hard. I'm not used to that from a pizza place either. We've vowed to try new places each week when we order out but I have to admit it's going to be hard to not pick Barrel Junction again. read more

Barrel Junction - Apple, grape and walnut salad with chicken - Comfort Food Near Me - Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

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I went to Barrel Junction (Gibsonia) at about 4:45 Wednesday to meet friends for drinks/dinner. When I arrived, there were a TOTAL of 6 customers in the entire establishment. After waiting patiently (and watching a couple being served who came in a while after me) I went to the bar to order my drink. Both girls behind the bar said "we'll get to you". My order was a commonly chilled drink, but what I was served wasn't even remotely close. I went back to the bar and nicely asked for ice, (YES ICE!) when one of the girls screamed at me "you're being rude"... I walked back to the table, set my glass down and walked out. Either you guys are so focused on the few regulars (especially older men) for TIPS or 'to go' orders that no one else matters...really sad Ron. By the way, ended up going over to Cala Lily and it was packed! WOW... totally different experience. Patrons there are treated with kindness and respect. read more

A great spot in Gibsonia. There is plenty of parking. Restaurant space could use a little bit of an update. Staff was very friendly and service was great. They had a pretty nice draft list. The sandwich I had was great as was the buffalo chicken dip. Prices are reasonable. Would definitely check it out. read more

Barrel Junction - Chicken Club - Comfort Food Near Me - Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

Great food and atmosphere! Service is always good as well. Nice neighborhood bar, that is family friendly and has great food.

Large portions. Giant fish sandwich...delicious and shareable. Only need one for two people.

Great fish sandwich. Size is amazing. Got 3 meals out of sandwich. Great service. Will definitely visit again

Great selection of craft beers, food is great, pizza fantastic, prices are a little high but large portions. Awesome for families, get togethers, or wing man or women, has a pub atmosphere. read more

My favorite restaurant around! I could eat here everyday. Everything on the menu is excellent! Also lots of beer choices.

Been coming here for years. Consistent good well made food. I think they need a menu refresh, same menu choices for years. Some light fresh summer choices would be welcomed read more

Catfish bites are good, but should come with a sauce. No sauce included. The spicy slaw is lacking, and actually not pleasant to the palate. The pulled pork bacon burger is the star as far as I've sampled here. Chicken Philly is decent. Brisket is awful. Tough, dry, chewy, not tender at all. Can't even bite through it on the burger. Service is sub-par. Felt rushed and even stood around waiting to grab our check. read more

Recently visited on a Saturday evening. My family and I were crammed in the corner of the restaurant which is understandable for a busy evening. Give the level of business, the service was just up to par. We were less than excited about the food. If you're looking for bar fare, the place is acceptable. Had the pulled pork sandwich with fries.. was not bad. Will probably return at one point but won't rush to do so. read more

We were looking for some place different to eat out. Being from Kittanning, Pa a small town you find yourself going to the same ok places. Found this place on Yelp and decided to try it out. It was about a 40 min drive for us but was definitely worth it. Definitely more of a small town bar atmosphere. The kind of atmosphere I personally like myself. Our waiter Jake was very friendly and attentive. The food was Awesome. We started with the 2 giant pretzels weigh cheese & mustard, we only ate 1 and brought 1 home. I had a side of the smoked wings with dry rub, very good, and I still smell the smoke. Then we ordered the Chicago Deep Dish pizza... DELICIOUS.... This was definitely worth the drive, we will be going back again. read more

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The Route 8 location in Shaler is a fantastic stop for some wholesome food, great beer, and a relaxed atmosphere! Theu had a bourbon ale on tap that was just fantastic. We had a large party amd had a number of appetizers. The nachos with pulled pork could be a meal in themselves they were that good. We also had a big pretzel which was great. It came with beer cheese to dip along with another type if sauce that I didn't get a chance to try because it disappeared. My meal consisted of the Mac & Cheese skillet. My inner child won this battle and I will have to say that this was the most delicious macaroni and cheese I have had in years. Not only was the portion huge but it was truly home made with numerous types of cheese and baked with a delicious crust. A must have!!!! read more

Huge menu with a lot of smoked meat options.Recently tried the chicken quesadilla and it was very good. The pizzas I have tried in the past are good as well. One positive is the service. Friendly and efficient. One negative is that it is extremely noisy inside no matter what time it is. Music way too loud. Take out is always my best option. read more

Barrel Junction - Chicken Quesadilla - Comfort Food Near Me - Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

Best beer list in the area! Love the bar and they recently added several HUGE tv's. Really good pizzas but the fish sandwich is what brings us back. Everything is fresh and the whole place is always clean. True hidden gem(its hard to see from the roads) but when people find it they come back. read more

Huge serving sizes= value for your$$! Only been here for breakfast but need to try lunch one of these days

This is one of my favorite spots to hit when I want "bar food" - its a great spot, kind of low key, just straight forward. Place is always clean, service is great, and the beer options are deeeeep! read more

This place has a great variety of food to please everyone at the table the also have a soup, sandwich, and beer of the day. The catfish bites appetizer was spicy and delicious. Their sandwiches are huge! I could only eat half. Either skip the appetizer or find someone to split a sandwich with. The only negative is the AC. There is AC but it isnt the best at pushing out the air. We were all sweating s little bit. Save this place for under 80 degrees. read more

Great beer selection, and an ever expanding/evolving food menu. A bit pricy, but worth the atmosphere. I live right down the road, and am here about once every week or two. The beers great, I love beer. The food is great, and they always give a generous portion. The employees actually give a shit! read more

We have been regulars here for years. The food quality has been slipping for a while now. The last time I ordered the beer battered fish and shrimp basket. The fish seemed old. It was fishy smelling and tasted old. I knew I shouldn't of eaten it. I was sick for days afterwards. Now I'm afraid to go back. The food used to be awesome here, until the other location opened up. That's when it started to go down hill. I don't see the owner around anymore either. Coincidence? Maybe... read more

This used to be one of our "go-to" restaurants for quality food. Just picked up 3 orders of wings and they were dry, order wasn't even correct, no celery was included, online order menu indicates 10 wings but there were only 8 in each box...threw them away. Such a disappointment. Good bye Barrel Junction. read more

This is the best kept secret in Pittsburgh! You can't go wrong with anything you choose. Everything is fresh, beer list is great, and the service is amazing! read more

Where is this place? Oh yeah, I see it... they need a lighted sign. It's right beside Lin's Garden to the left (they have a lighted sign). It's located in Richland Plaza accessible from 910 or route 8. Dropped in on a chilly Friday night. The entrance was energy inefficient with one door and no dual door setup to minimize cold air drafts. There was a plug in floor heater sitting in the entryway, which I witnessed two people trip over. The left wall of the joint is lined with bench seating. Parallel to that wall is an L shaped bar that turns as it approaches the entrance. The right side of the joint is equipped with high top tables. Which I'm not a fan of usually, but these seem to be larger than normal and solid structurally. A sign told us to seat ourselves so we cautiously ventured around the heater and found an empty table against the wall. We sat down and quickly realized the heater above was blowing so directly, it was drying out our eyes. We rearranged ourselves and stayed out of the line of fire. Our waitress was very nice, quick, and helpful. We ordered the Smoked Tomato Risotto Skillet and Steak Bacon Ranch pizza. Fried gulf shrimp topped the cast iron skillet filled dish with a couple crispy bread slices. It came with a pretty hefty salad as well. The waitress suggested the pizza and I quickly said I'll try it. Honestly, it was my first ranch pizza EVER. I've had pizza many times, and I've never attempted to seek out out ranch for it. Never collapsed into peer pressure of friends trying to get me to try it out. Just a simple non agenda pushing waitress suggestion. It was creamier than I'm used to but it was good! I found myself putting a generous amount of red pepper flakes on each piece to kick it up a notch. They had a bunch of beer that I'll probably end up trying on a return visit. Maybe a burger or another pizza... read more

Barrel Junction - Side salad - Comfort Food Near Me - Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

The food was delicious and the portions were huge! I got the fish and shrimp basket so good! The it was fresh and the tarter sauce was house made and yummy. We got the buffalo chicken dip and the giants pretzels for apps. They did Not disappoint! read more

Came here for a quick drink and had their beer flight. Pretty busy for a Thursday evening. Great gathering spot. We ordered the fries and they give a very generous portion. Two people could not finish half the basket! The beer cheese probably could have been melted a little more. Overall, their menu is great. Will return. read more

Barrel Junction - Comfort Food Near Me - Gibsonia, Pennsylvania