Beer Pressure Classic American Pub located in Ventura that features over one hundred beers on tap and classic American comfort foods in a surprisingly family-friendly environment. The Good: * Beyond all the beers on tap, they also have a full bar. * Service was friendly and pretty good overall. * Secret menu for both food and drink. Shhhh...! * Their wings were fantastic! You've really gotta try the Strawbanero (Strawberry-Habanero) sauce, as it was a sweet and savory bite that had all three of us fighting over. * Buffalo Barrels (aka Tater Tots) were worth the $5 upgrade. But, I'm somewhat of a Tater Tot junkie, so take that advice for what it's worth. * Fries were fantastic, as well. * Short Rib Melt was delicious, but very, very rich. It could've used a little relief like some pickles either on it or on the side. The Meh: * They do have their own parking lot, but it is smallish and can fill up fast. There is some street parking available, as well. The Ugly: * They had a lot of beers that were out of commission, including several that I was pretty excited to try. =/ Conclusion: Great spot to get your suds and spuds! read more

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Came here for a late lunch with my girlfriends that were visiting from out of town. Service was great because our drinks were filled and food came out pretty quickly. The portions are Large!! I got the short rib sandwich with sweet potato fries. One friend got the carnitas nachos (also sooo tasty) and another got a shrimp wrap. No drinks for us but the happy hour menu looked fun. Would love to come back and check that out b read more

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Strawbaneros people .. don't forget it. Make sure you order it when you get here. They are strawberry habanero wings, and they are delicious! Sweet and savory. Their guac was delicious too. They have great beer selections and the staff are super friendly. read more

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Food was delicious! We sat outside in the patio. We started the the garlic truffle fries were so delicious! Portions were huge & super filling. Definitely would recommend coming here for lunch. read more

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After a morning bike ride along Hwy 1, this was the perfect spot to grab a bite and enjoy watching a little football! It got pretty busy but our server was great about checking on us! read more

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Came here on a Wednesday after just getting into town. The allure of The Avenue Burger but once I got here, I noticed the 3 fire signs next to it and confirmed with the waitress that it's really spicy, so that's a no go for me. The waitress mentioned it is 50% off wings from 5pm-10pm on Wednesdays and since truffle wings is actually the first item shown on Yelp, I figured it's a go! I went with the lemon & herb dry rub and strawbanero per the waitresses recommendation. Apparently they are the only place that does strawbanero which is sweet and not too spicy. The results? Strawbanero was a major hit! Haven't had anything like it and sort of wish the whole batch was Strawbanero. The lemon & herb was nice but nothing unique. Actually needed to use ranch with it as it is a dry rub, and somehow the lemon & herb ended up spicier than the Strawbanero. The only downside is that the majority of the wings are chicken legs and I much prefer wings instead. I added a beer batted shrimp taco which was part of happy hour until 6pm on weekdays and it was delicious! It solidified the 5 star rating. I even finished the tortilla and its fillings after I was done eating the whole shrimp since it was tasty. read more

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The restaurant is located behind the gas station. About a block away once you exit the freeway. This was my first time being here. When we arrived, the restaurant felt warm and stuffy, in which, I wanted to leave but I was assured that the food was good by others in my party that had been there in the past. So we stayed. When we arrived, there was a couple sitting at the bar. 3 tables were occupied in the entire restaurant. So basically it was pretty much empty. Now as for our waitress, which I can't remember her name, but she had mentioned that that was her first job working as a waitress - which would be ok if she was more attentive. She was only attentive while taking our order for food and drinks. The food order was entered and we received our drinks. After that, she basically disappeared on us. I tried to flag down someone else for refills but seemed like they would avoid our area. Our waitress was busy talking to several other co-workers behind the bar. I guess because we were a party of 6, in which 20% tip/gratuity is automatically added to the bill, she no longer needed to give us service because she was going to get 20%. Once the food came out, a young guy brought us the food. I had to ask him for refills in which he said he would ask our waitress because he could only bring out food items and sides like ketchup and ranch. Weird! Once we received all of our food, FINALLY the waitress arrived to see if everything was ok. I asked for a refill because apparently she didn't see that our cups were empty. Asking for refills is my BIGGEST PET PEEVE! The food was really good. Food order: I ordered the Capitan's Combo ($19) - (beer battered with fried fish and shrimp, comes with fries but I upgraded to beer battered onion rings for an extra $2.50). My wife ordered the same combo with regular fries in which they were not seasoned/salted, but plain (fries were bland). My wife also ordered bone-in chicken wings, flavored Strawbanero ($17). They were delicious. They were crispy and juicy, well cooked. The marinate was kind of like a thickened sticky teriyaki sauce. Great flavor, then if you add some ranch, the strawberry flavor comes out even more. My brother in law ordered The Avenue burger ($20) which does have 3 flames on it. He loves spicy food, but this burger was even more spicy than he thought. He didn't add extra spicy sauce, but was almost having trouble finishing his burger. Sister in law ordered Nachos ($12) with skirt steak (+$6). They came in a basket, a very good portion. One of my niece's ordered the same Strawbanero bone-in wings, and the other ordered a burger. All of our drinks were sodas, waters, and unsweetened drinks. Our bill was over $200. Overall, I might not be returning or if I do, I'll ask for someone else! read more

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I just discovered the Barrelhouse and now it will be one of my favorites to come to. The food is amazing and so is the service. I had a hamburger for lunch and I must say it was the best hamburger I have had in a long time. The meat was charbroiled and juicy and the buns were nice and toasty and the cheese had a white cheddar to die for. The onion rings were the best I have had and my friend had fries which were excellent. It has been a long time since I had such a great lunch. I am not stretching the truth either. The Best and oh soooo happy. Zangi read more

Barrelhouse 101 - Delicious - American Near Me - Ventura, California

We checked this place out while in California and it was good! It's definitely low key cali vibes, they have a huge selection of drinks which was cool and a variety of food on the menu. I got a poke bowl which I am always on the hunt for and it did not disappoint. We were a large group and staff were super attentive and friendly. If I ever find myself back in this area I would come back and try some other things on the menu! read more

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Great vibes, was bustling at happy hour on Wednesday- half off wings! Always a fun chill place to catch the game, grab drinks and wings or the short rib melt and a big plate of garlic fries with friends. Excellent happy hour deals and of course tons of drinks. Not just beers but cocktails, seltzers, ciders, sours, and meads. I tried the blueberry mead, which was a delightful sweet treat and such a pretty purple color. Lemon herb wings were crispy, tangy and ranch was plentiful. Fries always fresh and crispy. Waiter was very sweet, checked on me several times and was generally friendly. #1 spot will be back! read more

Barrelhouse 101 - Blueberry Mead, Happy Hour Menu - American Near Me - Ventura, California

Drinks and appetizer only: This is my first time within Barrelhouse 101- Last time I visited this place I was sitting in the parking lot during Covid. It is certainty nice to curl up to the bar and receive some good service in a bar like environment that offers tables, high tops and beer seating. Our visit was primarily to enjoy some good beers on tap. My partner wanted to stop in as they have a German beer that he likes on tap- its hard to find his chosen beer on tap in southern California- so worth a stop in if you are a German beer fan. To compliment our drinks, we ordered a plate of onion rings with blue cheese. The onion rings were good- nice and big and "meaty." Plus with house made blue cheese! During the week I see that they have a fabulous happy hour Monday- Friday from 3-6pm with drinks and food. The drink menu includes an array of beers for five dollars, five dollar wines and six dollar cocktails. Plus bites and appetizers that range from four to six dollars that range from fries to tacos to poke. Something for everyone! The restaurant does have a parking lot! Great thing in Ventura. Plus you can find on street parking and a city lot not too far away. Plenty of parking in the area. read more

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So grateful for the late seating/dining... we came a little before 9pm (noticed a couple other parties came in for food too) the gal was so sweet! Can't remember her name but she was very helpful and attentive and not "rushy" at all! So the reason for the 3 stars (and not 4 or 5) is because of the quality of our food. My short rib grilled sandwich was tasty but unbelievably drippy to the point of sick soggy. One half of the sandwich was literally sitting in a puddle of juice on the plate. I set it on a pile of napkins and soaked up some of it. The half that ate first, while it wasn't soggy, it was super drippy. But tasty! I chose not to send it back because it was late, last call for the kitchen and I was starving. My husband's patty melt was mediocre, not much flavor and just drowned in 1000 island dressing :o\ Our side salads were awesome, very fresh lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes. I think we'll give this place. Another try and with that said I would recommend coming here. read more

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Came in to dinner with my family as we walked in we where greeted right away. 15 minutes to sit down we had a party of 9. The server right away let us know that they charge gratuity to party's with 6 or more. So we waited for the rest of my party, me and my wife ordered a drink. 10 minutes after we got our drink, everyone got drinks. Then we ordered all our food as we watched the GSW game, the setting was dime lights semi busy but started to get abit busier as it got later. Took about 20 mins to get our food. My wife's order was incorrect and my son's was too. My food was good I ordered the 101 burger aka the fresdy burger Towards the end of our dinner we had order some Green tea shots (since they didn't have Green beer). We waited about 15mins to get our bill plus our Green tea shots.......smh well I guess things change like the menu....Idk read more

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Sad to see this establishment close. Best wings, fries and burgers in Ventura. Great atmosphere. read more

Barrelhouse 101 - Chicken wings. - American Near Me - Ventura, California

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Went last night. Friendly atmosphere, good drinks and snacks. We really enjoyed it the bartender was very helpful. Will be back again next time we are in the area. Great music too. Loved it try the chicarones! read more

Came for happy hour, I was greeted when I walked in. Once we sat down our server came over pretty quick. The happy hour menu had a variety of food and drinks for a reasonable price. The ahi poke crisp was a good portion for one piece and quite tasty. The flavors of skirt steak taco was good but the beef was slightly over done. The mini corn dogs was crispy on the outside and tasted ok. The house Pinot tasted bland, but the peach cider was very good. Service was good, our waitress came to check on us frequently. If you like beers on tap this is definitely the place to go. They also have a secret menu of drinks which I didn't get a chance to try this time so I'll definitely be back soon. read more

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The food portion is LARGE and unfortunately very oily. My Philly cheese steak was sitting on a pool of oil which made it very soggy and hard to eat. On a more uplifting note, I suggest going during happy hour for beer and cocktails. The staff was also very attentive, kind, and had the place very clean! read more

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This is great spot to hit for drinks! I stopped by when it was not too busy and started off with the ahi poke crisps. I would personally pass on the ahi poke crisps the aioli and balsamic was too overpowering and was not distributed in the best manner as when I picked up the crisps the oil was just dripping everywhere. I got the fish and chips and they were very tasty. The reason for my low rating was the service because service felt very impersonal and rushed. Our server did not come to check in on us and simply brought us the check at the end. They do have plenty of seating though throughout the restaurant. read more

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Randomly met up with someone good people of mine and it happened to be happy hour. It was great and very much needed on a Friday after work. The ambiance was definitely a vibe. The food and drink specials on the happy hour menu were a hit. I'll definitely come back again soon for another experience. read more

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The food was great. The server was great Mary was awesome.Everyone made birthday girl so happy. read more

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When an establishment has 1,299 reviews (and mine making it a solid 1,300) with a solid average or 4-stars, there no sense of me gatekeeping my favorite burger/beer venue in Ventura County. Barrelhouse 101 is the finest gastropub that the 805 has to offer and you'll miss out if don't take time to visit here at least once. Over the years, I've ventured into "a few" beers with various versions of bar food. Each visit I've had at BH101, there has not been an experimental beer that has not matched perfectly with any selection of my choosing from their menu. Then again, their vast selections of beer on tap is unrivaled anywhere in Ventura. Blondes, reds (and no, I'm not talking about the women), stouts, IPAs, sours; they are all there for the choosing for whatever floats your boat. The menu here is outstanding if you know what to expect when coming for "bar food." The fish/shrimp batter on the flavorful tacos are so crunchy but light; perfect texture and bite. I embarrassed to say I've had just about every burger on the menu and each patty was cooked my requested medium-rare; depending on the toppings/flavor you want, the flavor profile will beat your expectations whether it be with BBQ sauce, chorizo, bacon, so on and so on. What tops this place for me is the abundance of Sonoma County's Russian River Brewery selections. This Northern California brewery is the crème de la crème of any flavor of beer. On my most recent visit, BH101 was host to the annual Pliny the Younger tasting. This event is akin to finding The Holy Grail with the ability to drink from the chalice. The event was packed but there was not an unhappy patron from within. The service I receive here on each visit is always top notch with quick attention to any request. If you're travelling South or North through Ventura County, you'd be missing out on some fine food and beer if you didn't bookmark this place as a rest stop. With it's location so close to the 101 freeway, there's no reason not to give this place a visit and give your tastebuds a true treat. read more

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I stopped in with my pup for dinner and had a great experience! We were seated quickly and both got water right away, all of the servers were very friendly and attentive, and the poke bowl and red lager I ordered were both excellent. My dog didn't get to try the dog menu, but we're looking forward to coming back to try more! read more

I so rarely write negative reviews and perhaps this could be a 3 but the place was so disappointing. Bartender was 'okay' as he was the only one dealing with the 15+ seat bar and table orders. $15 mixed drinks is pretty steep with zero presentation and a stingy pour. Guacamole was a rip off as the portion for $12 was small. Lots of chips and that was the highlight. The salsa that our bartender asked if we wanted was like tomato juice and OMG they charged $2. When we got the bill and told the bartender we were surprised that we got charged for the tiny cup of salsa he said he didn't know they charged. Really? Luckily the fish and chips we ordered did not get into the system! Our pretzel was good and a bargain in light of the guacamole! The one huge TV is too high for sitting at the bar unless you don't mind getting a neck crick. Luckily there are tons of other dining and brewery choices in Ventura. read more

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Barrelhouse 101 is a relaxing spot with good food, and lots of big screen TVs. I stopped in for diner after work and had a good time. I ordered the Beacon Burger for $19.00 and switched the fries to tots. It was a hefty burger with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheese which really filled me up. They gave me a generous serving of hot crispy tots on the side and some ranch to dunk them in. I washed it all down with a very palatable IPA, that wasn't too hoppy. There was sports all around on the big screens and it seemed like every table had a good view. We had a pleasant server who brought our food out quickly. Overall it was a good spot. read more

Food is great, the beer is fresh and cold ! The staff is awesome to top it off. It has plenty of room in the patios and inside. read more

Barrelhouse 101 - American Near Me - Ventura, California

We unfortunately had our reservation canceled last minute due to unforeseen circumstances, which is never ideal -- but I have to say, the way this team handled it completely changed the experience for the better. They were proactive, communicative, and genuinely apologetic. Instead of just canceling and leaving us to figure it out, they went above and beyond to help find a solution. They offered alternatives, helped coordinate another option for us, and made sure we weren't left scrambling. That level of care and professionalism really stood out. Things happen -- it's how a business responds that matters. Their customer service was thoughtful, accommodating, and truly appreciated. Because of how well they handled the situation, I wouldn't hesitate to book with them again and would absolutely recommend them to others. Thank you for turning a stressful situation into a positive one! read more

Stopped by with my husband for some beer while in Ventura and was very disappointed. The beer I was hoping would be cold and refreshing on a hot day. But it wasn't.... We ordered some onion rings and chicken wings which was ok. But the most disappointing was how the restaurant looked. Very old, dirty and worn out. Let's just say a very unpleasant ambiance. Our waiter was friendly but hard to locate to order more things. So we left after one round of beer. read more

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Great atmosphere. Good appetizers and loved the dog menu! So fun! The manager was helping the servers as she had just got a big top so it was nice to get great service. The hamburger was good and the fish tacos were delicious. Thank you! read more

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I give Barrelhouse a 3.9, but rounded up to a 4. They give you big portions, so share with your friends and do family style if you can. The Brisket Fries and brisket sandwich were ready good and has overwhelming meat!!! that's a wonderful thing, right? For under $20 you can get filled up with one of those items and share it. They're very generous if you share. They cut the sandwich then gave us each a full bowl of Mac and cheese for only $1 more. Very nice of them. A must get is the Peanut Butter and Strawberry Beer. Was so different and delicious!!! I recommend Barrelhouse! read more

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Pups give it 5 bones! So do their peeps! a must stop off the 101 for a driving break. read more

Barrelhouse 101 - Pups welcome and a menu just for them, protein choices with their favorite carrots!! Hooman food and drinks are pretty good too! - American Near Me - Ventura, California

So I've been here twice once about two years ago and it was a disappointment But this time around, I recommended my friends to come here and if you're looking for some cold garlic fries, this is the spot or if you want a chimichurri steak sandwich that's been sitting there for who knows how long this is the right place to go . Disappointed not once but twice On the flipside, my friend did like his Aji tuna And I still gave a 30% tip service was good food was just too cold for me. read more

Presentation of the food was nice. The Sweet potato fries were a little overcooked. The Strawbanero sauce was off the hook delicious., the burger was pretty tasty. The big pretzel was fulfilling, the cheese dip was OK. The service was great, they keep coming by checking on us. I loved that. The ambiance is Suttle and simple. But overall I enjoyed myself. Allot has changed since the last time I was here. Impressed with their patio seating. read more

Barrelhouse 101 - FRÜLÍ STRAWBERRY BEER ON TAP. - American Near Me - Ventura, California

The food was delicious, unfortunately I didn't get any pictures but I highly recommend the Cali Cheesestake, and The Avenue Burger. The service was fine, and the vibe was laid back. It's a great place to enjoy good food and good beer. read more

Great spot to hang out and watch a game. Huge TV (also have a patio if you don't want to be inside watching sports). Friendly staff. The Buffalo tots were fine but I really annoyed my mushroom taco! read more

Arrived here around 5:15 p.m. for the first time on a Friday. Abundant and easy parking, just past a stop light and gas station. The instructions indicated that you were to grab yourself a menu and sit yourself down, which I did. I was immediately assisted upon self seating. The beer was good, cold, well poured, and cheap at $5 for the 3-6pm monday through friday happy hour. Ordered the Captain's fish and shrimp chips special, which arrived quickly and hot. There were no utensils ( i was seated at the bar), but i suppose this could be considered finger food so I ate accordingly and my fingers only burned a little. At some point, Broken Bells was playing on the sound system, a nice old throwback, which i loved. a lot of regulars streamed in and made for a nice ambiance. i chatted with a few regulars and had a great time. read more

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Good snacks at Happy Hour. Nice choice of brews. Dog friendly. Loved the chicharones, onion rings, macaroni all on Happy Hour menu.

We love it here, our favorite things are the Avenue burger with the 3 pepper sauce, the truffle fries, the sweet potatoes, and the strawbanero wings, better than any other sauce out there. All of these are 100% recommended. read more

I've been coming to Barrelhouse for almost 7 years. The wings and burgers have always been the go-to, but there's other highlights as well. My favorite wings are hands down the strawbanero flavor. If you've never had them, try them. They are some of the better wings in the Ventura County area. The buffalo wings are good also. The burgers are great as well; I've had the Freddy, the Wake N Bacon, the Taphouse, the Avenue, and the Beacon and none have disappointed. I've also enjoyed their fish tacos before. The one item that I did not like here was the Patty Melt that I tried recently. Unfortunately it just lacked flavor, and I am someone that loves a good Patty melt. I used to think that they could do no wrong here, hopefully my next trip restores my faith. But overall this will continue to be a go-to in the area for a happy hour, sports game or just to grab a bite with some friends. read more

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Saw they were having their 11 year anniversary celebration and decided to stop in. Wow! Can't believe I waited so long. Barrelhouse 101 hit the trifecta - great drinks, delicious food, and awesome service! The vibe is right up my alley, from the white wall tires out front to the great music inside. Spotted a Blantons, so I had to order one. House blonde was awesome. Great selection of whiskey and 101 on tap! Can't wait to come back and try some flights. I figure 34 flights let's you double up on your favorite. Just go check this place out Best bites Bacon wrapped pickles are a must order Fried shrimp tacos were amazing Garlic truff fries read more

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After a long drive stopped it was located near our hotel and was very happy immediately upon Entering. Staff friendly, great beer selection and the menu rocks! Loved seeing a California burrito/bowl option mixed with the fish & chips/burger items. Very refreshing, we loved our dinner here highly recommend. read more