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    Project Barley Square

    4.5 (237 reviews)
    ModerateBrewpubs, Tacos, Burgers
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Nicole C.

    Love the food and beer here! The green beer for St. Patrick's Day was a fun and festive touch. Always a great spot to grab a drink and enjoy the atmosphere.

    Ricardo! The man!
    Jane S.

    Fun place! Ricardo was an excellent bartender and helped me find some delicious beers. Loved the Cerveza Ambar, Burpee and Poachers Draft! We had fun line dancing - great, unassuming, friendly crowd and instructors. Even met Dan the guitarist there who was nice! Highly recommend!

    Nicole W.

    It's a casual place to grab and beer and hang out. They had line dancing the night we went and it was very busy. Not really enough room to order and line dance, but they make it work as best they can. The burger was just okay, not something to order again. Their fries weren't the best either, the fish from the fish and chips was the best thing we tried. Their beer was okay, I'm not really a beer person, but my husband is. He wasn't super impressed with his. I'm there to hang out and order the least hoppy beer possible. I tried the blackberry plum sour and it definitely makes you pucker. Wouldn't get it again.

    $1 Friday Jell-O shots
    Bradey T.

    Came here for a bike ride lunch with my bride! Homeboy hoagie was a great sandwich. The hamburger and fries are amazing. The beer is always good. Great service as always. Quaint outdoor seating on this sunny day.

    Lew W.

    Hannah welcomed us warmly and graciously described some of their many beer options. Have to say that their cask pull brown ale was as good as any served in any English pub. Really nice seating area. Didn't try any food because it was early afternoon. We will definitely be back to check out some of their dishes. Cheers!

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    Aaron P.

    We were visiting town and looking for a dog friendly brewery to check out. We had been to the Project Barley at Redondo Pier and enjoyed their beers. I knew the pier wasn't dog friendly so we decided to visit this location. There was plenty of dog friendly places to sit. There was plenty of inside seating as well. We had the wings and the chicken salad. The wings were so tasty, crispy, and sauced perfectly. We had a key lime sour and a ddh dipa. Overall a solid spot if you're in the area looking for good wings.

    Jody S.

    A nice casual local space. Super cozy with the options to sit at the bar, at high bar tables, sit down table seating or outdoors in the narrow patio area. There's a large TV screen, some board games and darts to keep you occupied. I've been here twice now both on the late afternoons to enjoy a beer with friends. It's not a modern space but comfortable. The bartender let me sample some of her recommendations based on what I like. I really enjoyed the Neverland. Very tasty and smooth. I was bummed to find out the pinball machine is no longer there. I'll have to check this place out on an evening one of these days. Bartender is super helpful and friendly. Will definitely be back.

    Fries.. 12/28/24
    Lilah J.

    Good vibes here! I was a guest of the band that played on a Saturday evening in December. Although I got a ride here, there were plenty of free parking spots in the back. This Project Barley Square is a small pub located in Old Torrance. There are other locations in the South Bay. I'm not a beer drinker so I can only say that the folks around me seemed to enjoy the beverages and live classic rock music. I did get ginger ale from the bartender and she was super nice. Later in the evening, I did order a side of french fries and they were okay. They have an outdoor patio area which is great for groups. Restroom was clean. They had a Christmas tree with a Guinness hat on top. They also have their "People Love Us on yelp sticker" up. Hope to be back for more classic rock!

    Food menu as of January 2025
    Joyce M.

    Such an amazing place to hang out if you like having great beer in chill, cozy vibes. The beer menu has a good variety, so there's always something for every mood! Food menu is also pretty good and not too pricey. I've had the Fish & Chips, 2 Russel Sprouts, Giant Pub Pretzel and they were all great. It's a spacious place with plenty of seating both inside and outside, so it never feels too crowded. I love the fireplace inside and the fire pit outside, it really adds to the cozy atmosphere. Whether you go in solo or with a group of friends, they are always very welcoming and attentive. Also dog-friendly and have a water bowl at the patio, so I see people bringing their dogs all the time.

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    Jenn J.

    Menu - ignore all the other menus and food pictures. This used to be an English pub. The pub was purchased last year. Rebranded as a burger joint 2 Stars for food and drink: - DRINK: IPA was meh. Ironically, English Ale (what they are phasing out) was what save them in my eyes - FOOD: No more - no Indian food, fish and chip. Now, just burgers and sandwiches I was disappointed :( Talk about bait and switch in the Yelp photos Burger wasn't good. Too sweet. Menu touts they are inspired by MCD and In N Out. So not a high bar, still misses the quality of intended copies Chili fries were good and fast +1 star for having a fireplace on a cold FRI night. And a dartboard and pinball machine for entertainment

    fish and chips! crispy goodness!

    tasty food, fantastic drinks, and excellent service at project barley square! They also have live music! check out their website for the line-up

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    Lorna K.

    This place changed owners sometime recently. This used to be the Yorkshire Square Brewing Company. Although the beers remained thankfully for the most part the same, the menu has changed. We used to love their Fish and Chips under the old name and management. So here are two comparative photos of the Fish and Chips. The first photo from what is now known as Project Barley Brewery, and the second photo of Fish and Chips is from what used to be known as the Yorkshire Square Brewing Co. Same location in Torrance, but different owners. The new pub chef in the first photo has smaller portions of fish. The outside is not crispy with the inside being slightly dry due to being overcooked. The second photo is from a past visit when it was still Yorkshire Square Brewing Company, before it became Project Barley Square. The original pub chef served a larger portion of fish. The outside was light and crispy, while the inside was moist and juicy. I wish that the original chef was still there. The ambiance lost some of its uniqueness as there were cutouts of the royal family and pictures of towns in England. I am sad to see that is now gone. I will still come back for the beer. Although I will try the other offerings on the food menu, unfortunately I will need to find another place for authentic Fish and Chips.

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    Betsy B.

    I ended up at Project Barley on a whim because I was nearby, and I was NOT DISAPPOINTED. As a beer enthusiast, I was excited to see what they offered since I hadn't visited in years. I stuck to the Neverland for the most part, but because I love a good West Coast IPA. I arrived around 5 PM on a Tuesday, and while it was a bit slow at first, Ricardo did an amazing job of making me feel welcomed and informed. He offered me the happy hour menu that ended at 6 PM. I was hungry, so I asked about the fish and chips, and his recommendation was spot on--I can confirm they were fantastic! I stayed to enjoy the karaoke night. I'm a bit shy about singing, but Hannah made everyone feel so comfortable that I ended up getting on stage. This was also my first time trying cask beer. It was different at first, but I learned to appreciate the flavor and temperature. The brewery and restrooms were clean and well-equipped. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and can't wait to go again!

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    Good beer. Nice people. Fish and chips lacked flavor. Would go back for beer. Not so much for the food.

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    Ask the Community - Project Barley Square

    Do you offer beer flights?

    Yes

    Are children allowed at this brewery?

    Yup! You can bring your dog too 🙂

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