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    The Barley House

    3.4 (167 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Chips, queso and salsa
    Kristy S.

    Wow - what a difference service can make. Based on our experience yesterday, I am knocking this spot down. A horrible woman behind the bar was soooo inappropriate that we have no idea why she is employed. Pointing and screaming at customers? Clearly, when someone acts out like this there is something going on with them. Never going back. And, disputing the charge on my card once the sun rises in California.

    Double meat burger with tots
    MaDonna W.

    First time at the Barley. Some of the SMU parents were dragged in by the students.. I'm going to tell you, I was pleasantly surprised I had one of their regular burgers was actually pretty good , and I'm not a fan of bar food. They have tater tots, which I think is adorable, and not really something that I have eaten since I was 10 years old.... But the kids liked eating them off my plate. The weight staff was very nice and friendly. We really enjoyed the music. The live band that was inside. The dance floor is really nothing to speak of but everyone is more than welcome to stand, and just start dancing which we did. This is a dog friendly property . They have parking.

    Kathy B.

    Stopped by for a mix and mingle after work while eating a Caesar salad I had a long strand of hair in my salad and they charge my card twice not a good first impression of a first time customer, the waitress she was nice but the food was just ok

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    Lauren D.

    Love the Barley House! Always a fun time to go here with friends and family. They have AMAZING cover bands on the weekend and their mozzarella sticks are some of the best in Dallas. Thank you for a great time, Scott and the Barley team!

    Great wings!
    Mike E.

    This is a great bar near SMU with a wide range of people until it skews heavily toward college students after 9 pm. I've been here a couple time now and it never disappoints. It's not fancy or trendy. There are no IG spots. It's a bar and it does that perfectly. The wings are great and they have 3 beers from Peticolas including Velvet Hammer and Golden Opportunity (a delicious kolsch). Service was great. Wish I had the name of the guy who took care of us on the evening of 12/10.

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    8 days ago

    Very rude service. Ruined our nights. Never coming back. Terrible bar food made me sick

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    5 months ago

    Great spot for food and drink. Dave is the man! Great patio with fire pits as well. Not too shabby!

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    7 months ago

    Besides the idiots, bartenders are great if you behave. If not, there is pain. Bands are all from 1965, so there is that.

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    1 year ago

    Ideal bar experience! Great prices and tasty bar food. There are lots of TVs and games. The cherry limeade drink is fire.

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    i went last week and my visit was terrible. The food was decent and the customer service was so bad, I just wanted to pay and leave.

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    Food was absolutely so gooddd!! I would definitely come back Kimmie the bartender was well attentive and down to earth ever one is so nice!

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    3 years ago

    I haven't come here to eat, only for drinks! It is a good atmosphere and has fun drink options! I want to come back here for a burger!

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    Great bar with cool paraphernalia on the walls. Reasonable drink prices with decent food and live music.

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    2 years ago

    kristy is the best love her vibe!!!!!! definitely coming back again!! was treated awesome service is good and food is excellent

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    Good food. Great vibes on the inside. Well decorated and fancy but cool. Solid drinks missed happy hour at 4 but was still good

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    Met up with an old friend here for drinks on a Monday night and really enjoyed it. Super diverse…read morecrowd, very casual, and still lively even on a weekday. We got a cheeseboard, but if I had to recommend one thing, definitely the fried mushrooms if you like mushrooms. They're huge and the spicy cilantro sour cream sauce is killer! We sat in the indoor/outdoor area, which was my fave. It can take a minute to flag someone down when it's busy, but that felt understandable for how busy they were. Easy place to settle into and lose track of time a bit--just drinks, conversation, and good food without overthinking it.

    I came for "just one pint" and left three days later wearing someone else's sweater, speaking in a…read morequestionable accent, and convinced I'm 1/16th Irish on my mother's side (DNA test still pending). The Guinness is poured so perfectly it should be in the Louvre. The bartender, Austin (I'm pretty sure that's his real name and not just what he tells customers), has the patience of a saint and the sarcasm of a man who's been asked "Do you have anything like Guinness but less dark?" one too many times. Highlights: The fish & chips were so good I briefly considered converting to Catholicism just so I could thank God properly. The bathroom graffiti is poetic. "Roses are red, violets are blue, I came for a piss and met half the crew." - actual quote. Then you've got Hannah, who's basically the pub's chaos coordinator. She's got blonde hair that could guide ships in a fog and a laugh that echoes like a banshee having a great time. Don't sleep on Wes - He'll nod once, slide you your drink, and if you're lucky, mutter something profound like "Life's short, drink good stout." Then he disappears to polish glasses like he's auditioning for a monastery. Absolute mystery man, 10/10 enigma. And rounding out the crew is Paige, the wildcard. She's got stories that start with "Back in then..." and end with police chases, lost sheep, and at least one exploding still. She'll flirt with your grandma, roast your ex in three sentences or less. There is also this Asian guy that looks like a confused troll with blonde hair. He lives up to the saying once you go Asian it's amasian. Can't forget the blonde girl that's going through the Dallas legacy transition of bottle service to real estate. Shes as good at serving as she is selling real estate. These people run the bar like a well-oiled dysfunctional family. They banter with each other louder than the jukebox, remember birthdays you forgot you told them, and have an unspoken code: if you're having a rough night, they'll slide you a free shot and pretend it was a mistake. If you're being a gobshite, they'll roast you into next week without missing a pour.

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    4.0(151 reviews)
    3.9 miOak Lawn
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    This review is long overdue but hey as long as I get it done…read more We were luckily referred to Harwood Arms by the front desk of our hotel at check-in, which was conveniently within walking distance (~10 mins) and has a kitchen that's open late which was nice after a day of travel, later check-in and being hungry. It was a few days before Thanksgiving, there was a decent crowd in the bar and everyone including the bartender (who's name I now cant remember because I took so long to write this) were all very friendly and helpful. The bar was warm, cozy and decked out in Christmas decor (and cute bathroom wallpaper). Good beer selection, great food (I literally ate the tikka masala twice during our couple day trip) and they were conveniently open on Thanksgiving after the game and a fun shot wheel, which was both fun to partake in and fun to watch others do. We will definitely be back if we find ourselves back in Dallas.

    We found free parking on the street a short distance. As we entered, Jade welcomed us so we sat at…read moreher bar. My daughter and I split Eggs Benedict and a Scottish Egg. It was my 1st Scottish Egg and it was incredibly delicious; so much flavor!! We were celebrating my daughter's birthday so she got a drink with a candle!! There was a Cincinnati Browns game on and a large fan group were cheering on the team so it was a bit loud but fun to watch the excitement. I will definitely be back for another Scottish Egg

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    4.1(793 reviews)
    17.3 mi
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    14 years in business
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    After biking at Erwin Park in McKinney, it was late and I needed some grub (and Guinness, for…read morestrength!). My friend recommended this on his list of Irish Pubs around here, so I decided to give it a try. For a strip mall Irish Pub, it does take you into another world. Cool entrance that opens up to a horseshoe bar with tons of tables and booths. It was Trivia night, so they only had the Stanley Cup playoff on one TV. Sat down at the bar and ordered my Guinness and reviewed the menu. There were a couple of selections I was interested in (always gravitate to Bangers n' Mash), but went with the fish & chips with French Onion soup. Get these together, because the fish is delicious in the beef broth of the French Onion! It was good, though fish could've used a little more batter with the thick walleye filets. I loved it all and enjoyed the conversation with the bartender with the I Love Indie Horror hat. Some good ones out there that aren't being made like they use to!!

    My husband and I have been going here for years. Went this afternoon for a quick bite and learned…read morethat several of the longtime staff have left. That was a major disappointment. After we paid our bill with a credit card, I noticed that we were charged a 3% credit card fee. That was a first, and likely began in April since our last visit was on 3/24/26 and no credit card fee was assessed. Nowhere on the menu was it mentioned there would be a credit card fee, nor was it articulated by a bartender. That sort of fee makes me wonder what's going on in this establishment. Not sure we'll be back.

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