This place recently underwent a major facelift. The Irish pub aesthetic is very cute and unique for downtown Macon. They even have a beer garden out back. The food is also uniquely Irish/British inspired. However, as a non-native, I cannot comment on the authenticity of the dishes. Their drink menu was a bit lacking. For it being a pub, I would have expected them to have more unique brews on tap. We sat on the patio out front and our server rarely came out to check on us which forced us to go inside to ask for things. read more

Very disappointed in food. Atmosphere was great. My husband and I sat at bar on a Monday afternoon. It was slow but that was expected due to the time of day. But after waiting over 30 mins for food, we were very disappointed. My husband had the Ruben which was ok, but I ordered a veggie pizza that came out 10 minutes after his meal and it was cold, uncooked dough and full of cheese with no sauce. Maybe a good recommendation is to be just a party fun spot and not try to be high in restaurant. Cost of drinks are too high, service just ok and food not worth the price. We will not drop in again. read more

Great service, ambiance and food! My husband and I were hesitant to try the Bavarian pretzels but once the server mentioned they were made in house we had to. They were delicious! Best we've tried anywhere. The sauce was thick and not the best but we'd definitely try it again. Sadly they were out of bread pudding but we'd definitely try did enjoy a wedge salad and a chicken club without the bun. read more

I had the chicken sandwich for Lunch and it did not disappoint. I added broccoli for my side. The staff was quite attentive and the manager Mark came by to check on us . I see myself there a couple of times a week, TVs everywhere, I will be back! read more

Bearfoot Tavern - Gastropubs Near Me - Macon, Georgia

Server forgot us, kitchen out of our order, didn't tell us until we waited for an hour. Took another 20 mins.

Came here for lunch not just for beers this time Great staff and service. The burgers were huge and filling and I tried some different beers this time. I had the mushroom Swiss burger. My fiancé had a burger with bacon on it it loved it. And the pimento bacon fritters are a must! read more

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We were in Macon for lunch on our way to the ATL airport. The place we wanted to eat in dt Macon looked SUPER busy so we walked over to Bearfoot and randomly decided to give it a try. Oh.Em.Geee. I dream about the El Gringo burger I had there. I recommend it to anyone I know who mentions Macon. Grits. On a burger. With spicy sauce. Swooon. In general, I'm cool with my mom moving out of Georgia but legit sad I will not have an excuse to be in Macon and eat this amazing burger. It really was THAT good. Unfortunately they didn't have a kids menu (3/2022) but my kid ordered a pasta dish from the regular menu and really enjoyed it. Service was kind, fast, and it was delightful sitting outside even though we felt like we were obstructing the sidewalk (there wasn't a fenced off area or anything). Highly recommend. read more

Bearfoot Tavern - El Gringo Burger, the best I have ever had in my whole life. - Gastropubs Near Me - Macon, Georgia

We went last week and the burger was so raw it would have made someone sick and the appetizer we ordered was ice cold. Hope it is just working out the kinks because of the reopen. read more

Barefoot tavern has been around for a while. If I recall correctly it used to be in a different building. Restaurant is pretty spacious there seems to be ample seating. They opened early for the US world cup finals so when we arrived at 11:00 a.m. it was already very lively and the bar was full. Service was excellent! Rose was attentive and on top of her section. We never needed for anything and she is so bubbly and sweet. We tried the buffalo chicken soup which was a special of the day. I would get this again. There was tons of chunks of chicken and it tasted exactly like buffalo chicken dip in soup form. Always go for the fried green tomatoes when in middle Georgia. However, I would absolutely skip the pizza next time. Was not a fan of the crust at all! Overall a solid spot with a good menu and food. read more

Bearfoot Tavern - Fried green tomatoes with the addition of goat cheese. Really good. - Gastropubs Near Me - Macon, Georgia

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Great service, great food, great alcohol! The Reuben is one of my favorites, a definite must try. Best Pub in GA! read more

The best part off Bearfoot Tavern is that it's pet friendly. I am willing to try this spot once again. When we ate here today, which our first time, it was after two pm so it was well after the lunch rush hour. For starters we ordered fried green tomatoes and a hummus platter. I would not recommend the fried green tomatoes here, the tomatoes was extremely hard and was yellow, not green. The hummus platter was a delightful surprise. The hummus was very tasty, and it was served with celery and carrot sticks, cucumbers, and a delicious toasted pita bread. For our entree, myhusband and daughter both ordered the Shepherd's Pie. My daughter rated it an A. My husband always orders Shepherd's Pie if we dine out and appears on the menu. He has never been displeased when ordering this dish except for today. When I asked him to rated his meal he responded with a "B" I suppose, it had no flavor, it was very bland. This was the first time he had Shepherd's Pie thaground meat and mash potatoes only. Generally, shepherd's pie has at least one of these vegetables in the dish; corn, green peas, and carrots. At he Cheesecake Factory zucchini is included in their shepherd' pie. read more

Stopped in here to take a break and stretch our legs from a long road trip. We had our dog with us so it was a great perk that they have outdoor seating in the front and on a back covered patio that is all dog friendly. The waitress brought our pup out some water and was quick with taking our order. The back patio is cool, and although it was empty when we were there it features a bar and stage that I'm sure gets packed as a trendy beer garden. We had the medium buffalo wings (extra crispy) and the black bean egg roll. Both were good, but the chicken wings deserve an extra shout out because they were just right with spice and crisp. read more

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Had a few drinks.....but I'm pretty sure TJ is the bar tenders name...he makes some amazing drinks! Great personality, tons of fun, go check it out!!!! My daughter is here to kill it in the wrestling tournament for state!!! So TJ she has one more year in high school sooooo we better see you next year!!!! Thank you again so much! I hope we can get up in the am :) read more

The staff is great. The tented Garden out back is perfect for booking a private event or just to hang out with some live music. read more

Bearfoot Tavern - The Garden area is super nice and highly recommended - perfect for private events or just to hang out with the band - Gastropubs Near Me - Macon, Georgia

I walked in hungry and I walked out full. It's Tuesday night and downtown Macon seems quiet. Coming from Nashville, where even a Tuesday night has a party, or even Franklin, just south of Nashville, where restaurants will be just shy of full, Macon feels near empty. The bar is at 75% but the restaurant is nearly empty. I don't know how they pay the staff and cover other overhead and food cost. The wings were good, jerk seasoning just spicy enough. The pimento cheese balls tasty but just a hair too cool - another 30 seconds in the fryer would have been good. And the black bean egg rolls were very good. There's plenty of beer for any taste, and it might take you a minute just to figure out what to go with. read more

Yuck. Great if you love country. Like hard country. Terrible service. No napkins. No plates. Just no fun

Everyone friendly...Ask for Lucy! We were from out of state and she made us feel like regulars. Cheers!

We hosted my sisters baby shower in the back room. Right in the middle of cherry blossom festival, everything worked out perfectly. Plenty of space, helpful and attentive staff that made the get together flow so seamless. shoutout to Haley who was so helpful and had the best attitude, we appreciate you so much. Planned the entrees ahead of time and food was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Will highly recommend! read more

Ok, let me ask you. If the food is good enough but you get a beer and two mixed drinks dumped in you - and they don't comp you anything - what kind of tip do you leave? I left 15%, but I was wearing more than I drank. A sincere "sorry" and acceptable service. The meal could have been fantastic. I was a little distracted. I've had former wait staff say my dinner should have been comp'd. And the guy's gotta make a living. It's a two way street, though, isn't it? read more

One star review from first timers. * unattentive wait staffs * total wait time 12 minutes * received no greetings after seated * attempted to make eye contact w 3 staff members * got up and left read more

I don't know what took me so long to try this place. Stopped for a quick bite, tried their black bean spring rolls and a salad. The spring rolls were yummy. The salad was basic and nothing to write about. I ate at the bar which was actually pretty packed, the rest of the restaurant not so much. Vegetarian friendly menu. Several meatless options, plus you can sub a black bean patty on there burgers. The bartender did her job, and that's about it. My cocktail of the night was the French mule. I normally don't drink gin but decided to give it a try and it was good! read more

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Friendly bar area. Stopped in on my drive between Atlanta and The Coast. Perfect halfway point before getting on the I-16. Charcuterie board was good, drinks were perfect. Bathrooms clean and the staff was friendly. Next time I'll try the Loaded Tater Tots, the lady next to me ordered them and they looked fabulous. read more

Very good service steaks were great Good atmosphere good the salmon and the calamari was good pretzels were good and the southwest eggrolls was great read more

Perfect spot for date nights on Thursday or Friday nights. They have live music and a fun old time pub atmosphere. We got two cocktails and then tried their cocktails on tap which were so good. Blackberry lemon vodka and mango strawberry vodka sodas were the flavors. We also tried the margarita pizza which was mouthwatering and the garden flatbread with sweet potato fries were amazing. Had such a fun time. Only thing that would have made it better would be the service, we happen to get a rookie our second time there who messed up our order and check. But the first time we went there our waitress was wonderful. Let us taste test anything on tap. read more

Bearfoot Tavern - Spicy margarita and their version of sex on the beach - Gastropubs Near Me - Macon, Georgia

First visit and we really enjoyed it. our server Justice was very friendly and efficient. loved the pub vibe

Slow night in Macon. There were only 3 other booths occupied when we were seated Server walked past us 4 times without saying a word and manager visited other table asking how their dinner was. Never once did anyone approach us in 20 minutes, so we walked out! Never again Visited the Rookery which was great! read more

Great food deplorable service. There was only one wait staff person. Hostess was on cell phone entire time we asked for seating.

We tried to go to another restaurant and it was unexpectedly closed. So we went in here because it was close and Yum!!! My garden panini w chicken was fantastic. I ate half and bringing home the rest. Excellent!! read more

Bearfoot Tavern - Garden panini w chicken - Gastropubs Near Me - Macon, Georgia

Stopped here with some friends on the way to SC for a weekend trip and LOVED IT. There was something for everyone! We were seated right away on Friday night and sat across from the kitchen. Our server was phenomenal (wish I remembered her name!) and patient with us though we took forever to decide what to order. I ordered a Margherita Pizza which could've been shared with another person, or taken a couple slices home for later, but NOPE! I ate the whole thing. There was a quite a bit of black dust/ash on the bottom of one piece that I brushed off and made a decent-sized pile out of, but that didn't bother me. It is made in a brick oven, afterall. Both of my friends also enjoyed their meals too though I don't remember what they ordered. If I ever find myself in Macon again, I will definitely be returning. read more

Bearfoot Tavern - Margherita Pizza was phenomenal! - Gastropubs Near Me - Macon, Georgia

The food was absolutely fantastic! We had the chicken egg rolls, cheesesteak, and the pimento cheese burger! All were incredible! The fantastic service from Rose was just as refreshing as our drinks. That was the best service I've had in a lonnggg time. The patio and staff are very dog friendly. The restaurant is nicely decorated. Thank you Rose!! read more

Our party of 6 were here for over an hour and a half. The appetizers came out as a couple of our entrees came out. 3 orders were wrong. We never got one entree and all the portions were small. Overpriced and service sucked. read more

Only 2 cooks, no hostess and 3 waiters for a Saturday night. No communication between the staff and mass confusion and chaos.

Worst dining experience I've ever had. Took 2 hours to get food. Food was similar to school cafeteria food. And staff was completely without any care for whether we were satisfied or not. When one of our group went to speak with the manager, she was treated rudely and disregarded. My girlfriend had a similar experience a couple months ago. Embarrassing. read more

This was easily the most disappointing breakfast I have ever had in the Warner Robins/Macon area. The only reason I'm giving two stars is because our server was very nice. So I went for brunch and ordered 3 items the Ceppis omelette, Waffle tower, and the shrimp and grits. Let's start with the only good thing, the omelette. It had shaved rib, cheese sauce, and some type of pepper in it. It was tasty and well seasoned. That is literally the only good thing I can say about the food. The waffle tower was literally two waffles that were very much like Eggo waffles, you know when you leave them in the toaster forget about them and come back to eat them later. Yeah, they were similar to eating cardboard. It was gross. They were also described as being covered in berries and that was far from the case as you can see in my picture. My shrimp and grits were described as blackened shrimp over signature cheesy grits. First of all it came with like 5 pieces of shrimp that were most definitely not blackened, more like sautéed in a pan full of water and a little butter. It was laughable at best. The grits were thicker then molasses and tasted like nothing!! Where the hell was the cheese? Even my 5 year old asked for salt. I most definitely won't be back here for brunch. Some establishments just need to focus on what their good at. I might come back to try their dinner options and see if they can perform in that area. This was the biggest waste of my money ever 11$ for 5 shrimp, 9$ for cardboard, and 14$ for the half decent omelette. read more

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Always great food and very friendly staff. We especially recommend the brunch options.

The food, service, and ambiance were awful. I had the chance to try the fried chicken sandwich, shrimp pasta, pimento cheeseburger, truffle fries, sweet potato fries, normal fries and the panini. They were are awful except the normal fries. I wouldn't eat any of them again. The ambiance was really awful due to it being karaoke night. The service was pretty average yet unprofessional. read more

Very disappointed in this place. Used to go here often when attending Mercer. I hear it is under new ownership and it has gone downhill. I should have looked at the most recent reviews. I never even got a chance to eat, but that sounds about right based on most recent reviews. Stopped in and waited at empty host stand for 10 minutes. Staff and bartenders could see me waiting but no one really cared. Finally someone asked how many and said it would be a minute. 20 minutes later I flag down the same gentleman and he tells me he has no idea how long til I can be seated. The back is full of empty tables. When I ask why that information was not shared with me he shrugs, blames his manager and walks away. Oh well went to another local establishment for a great dinner. With so many options downtown I would try somewhere else. I may try again when back in town if the reviews improve but for now I would say skip this place until they figure out how to operate. read more

Poor food, poor service, and music that was so loud that the waitress couldn't correctly record our order. We won't be back.

The service was horrible, sat at the bar area with only a few customers around 2:00 pm. It took 20 minutes to get someone to take our drink order, took another 20 minutes to get said order (for two people). We didn't order food due to the lack of service so can't comment on the food. The music was good about the only good thing I can say. We won't be back. read more

if I could choose no stars, I would. The food was good. The music was good. However the server short changed our table after charging our table a $30 gratuity. He short changed my parents over $20, so he made over a $50 tip. I talked with a hostess up front and she was as sweet as can be telling me that's not what they stand for, but one bad apple can ruin the whole group. Even when my parents asked for a manager, he said he was a manager. He was front of the house manager, but I came to find out the owner was actually on premises and he could have grabbed him. Do not recommend!! read more