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    Broken Barrel Bar

    3.8 (266 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    BROKEN BARREL BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Hummus Plate & Cauliflower Bites
    Carys L.

    What a great neighborhood bar! They have an amazing happy hour from 4-6 and then also have daily deals almost every night! My friends and I went for Tuesday night trivia and arrived early to take advantage of the happy hour deals. We got the hummus plate, cauliflower bites, and nachos! I wasn't expecting much for the food, but honestly it was surprisingly very tasty! You could tell the hummus was house-made and they had a great assortment of veggies on the side. On Tuesday nights (trivia) they also have a $5 margarita deal. Definitely a marg mix, but still a great deal! Our server was very attentive for happy hour, but after it got busy for trivia it took awhile to put an order in. Nonetheless, everything came out delish, and will definitely be returning (especially for trivia redemption)!

    Mary M.

    Ooooo baby! Broken Barrel is a great place to hang for sports games. They were even kind enough to put on the can't-catch-a-break Husker football team on their TVs. Wings came out hot and fast. Buffalo sauce was a bit vinegary for my personal taste. The wings were actually a 2/5 for me but I believe a place is more than one entree. Cheese curds were good :) Our server Donna was great and made sure we never went wanting! The drinks were flowing.

    Smoked Wings
    Jae C.

    Wings Rating: 3.7/5. Delicious smoked wings. They have a great variety of flavor options. I like that you can mix and match flavors for every 4 wings.

    Draft beer and Pom Pom Spritz
    Katia S.

    Amazing place with lots of TVs, plenty of light and welcoming atmosphere. Brunch deal is also something you cannot miss - bottomless mimosas is a way to go. And there's no doubt the wings are award winning- with plethora of delicious sauces to choose from. Service is impeccable and the drinks, well, Pom Pom spritz has my heart forever.

    Hummus plate
    Julie T.

    The hummus plate was good - the hummus was a little standard (still tasty) but the ricotta on top helped set it apart. The garlic buffalo wings were delicious. The biggest issue is we were there to watch the game and we were seated upstairs. we had to ask several servers to turn on the sound upstairs (they kept telling us it was on and it clearly wasn't) and it got so dang hot up there we were fanning ourselves with the menus. Food was good but man I wish we'd have been downstairs, would have been a much more pleasant evening.

    Walls and air. Outdoor patio.
    P 3.

    Great local spot. Food is solid. And all is well - as long as you sit by the bar. If you ask for a table - expect service to be horrible. Every time you have to ask someone to take your order, and they never check in on you once food arrives. Every single time. I love the place but would stick to the bar.

    Sweet Potato Waffle Fries Santa Fe Wrap
    Jasmine D.

    a chill casual sports bar, good wing selection but nothing to write home about. Waitress brought us a dirty glass for beer and had to be reminded multiple times for dipping sauce

    Smoked Salmon Board
    Ruchi A.

    So good! Ordered a bunch of apps (cheese curds, sweet tots, 2 pretzels, truffle fries and a variety of brunch entrees (breakfast burrito, smoked salmon plate and he salad). I didn't love the salmon on the smoked salmon plate as it was way too dry but everything else was good! It was march madness so packed but the service was decent. Do get on the waitlist beforehand!

    Mediterranean Board, waffle fries, Smoked Wings
    Yousif A.

    Amazing food and plenty of TVs which makes this a great game day spot. Service was a tad slow but it was very very busy when I went so take that with a grain of salt. The outdoor space is great for the summer and please try their wings (10/10)

    Mac & Cheese

    Best local bar in Chicago. Has a back patio and great food. Everything is house made and reasonable pricing. My favorite is their Mac and cheese with crispy chicken/buffalo cauliflower

    Award-Winning Wings
    Rob G.

    This is my new favorite sports bar! The food here is incredible and when they say everything is fresh and severed from scratch, it's true. As a connoisseur of wings, these ones stand out - along with their array of different sauces. I had the Chipotle Maple and it was so delicious. Also, done miss out on the cheese curds. They are fantastic as well - perfectly battered and fried. Have also had excellent service - waitresses are attentive and willing to make great recommendations.

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    Ask the Community - Broken Barrel Bar

    Do we need reservations to dine in due to covid?

    They don't do reservations. They only accept walk ins

    Is the restaurant kid friendly?

    Yes. I've been to two Saturday brunches and kids and dogs were present.

    Does this restaurant have a brunch menu and a bottomless drink deal?

    yes!!! bottomless mimosas are $25. there are also deals on bloody mary's

    Is this bar still going to be affiliated with the University of Kansas?

    Yes they are.

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    I came here to watch the epic Smackdown Bears vs. Packers game, and it was packed to the gills with…read moresuch vibrant energy on a Saturday night. I love that vibe. Found my party and immediately ordered a pint of beer. We ordered some hot wings (the first ones they brought out were cold), and they were decent. We also ordered a supreme pizza, and I thought it was okay--unfortunately nothing to write home about. I found it a bit bland and just missing flavor. The onion rings, though, were absolutely fantastic. Service was top notch, and we were so well taken care of. I honestly can't imagine how they handled so many customers that night--kudos to the team. And the bathrooms were super clean, which I always appreciate. I'd definitely go back for a pint and to watch the game.

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