Just a quick revision - this place is definitely 5 stars in my book. Freki's on the job now, Tucker's retired, and the place is just as fantastic as ever - maybe more so, although we do miss Gerilyn. :) Folks behind the bar are super - helpful, friendly, full of great information about beer (and bourbon!), there's water for the pups, and a gorgeous view of Lake Pontchartrain. I recently spent a Friday afternoon out here with some friend, talking soccer, beer, dogs and Christ - not necessarily in that order. If you see us out, say hi to Freki and let us know how you enjoyed the Barley Oak! read more

The Barley Oak - Freckles McWolfington III, esq. Freki to his friends...and you're all friends. - Pubs Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

My wife and I tried out the Barley Oak in Mandeville this evening and are glad we did. The Barley Oak features good food , excellent happy hour drinks, and a laid back comfortable, yet still somewhat sophisticated, old world persona. Service at the bar was friendly, welcoming, and efficient. We enjoyed a tasty hot pretzel appetizer, a special Barley Oak cheeseburger, and a Reuben sandwich, which may have been the star of the show. Old Fashioneds were the drinks of the evening. The Barly Oak is a great place to meet friends for drinks and eats, or just to watch the sun go down over the lake. Highly recommended! read more

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Four of us stopped here for a drink and to hang out by the lake and kill time before a dinner reservation. There is a fair amount of street parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is seating on the first level and second level.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar is on the second level.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoyed haning out here and there is a very good selection of beer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is also dog friendly as there were several dogs there as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is also right across the street from the lake so you can look on the lake while hanging out there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Barley Oak - Pubs Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Stopped by again early afternoon to grab a drink and look out over the water. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One of a kind pub here folks. The inside gives me Lord of the rings vibes, those as of that of a traveler wandering into an ancient pub after a long journey for a much needed drink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. that is if that pub somehow existed in an upscale neighborhood overlooking the beautiful water and offered about a million varieties of ale. Service was good and friendly. Great place. read more

This is the kind of place I'd bring friends from out of town. The location alone is worth the visit, but the food and drinks make you want to stay longer. We ended up talking for hours without realizing how much time had passed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere, great energy, and a perfect spot to unwind at the end of the day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is my favorite place to go to have a drink and watch the sunset over the Lake Pontchartrain.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is dog friendly and I love that too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great draft beer selection with friendly bartenders and awesome location. The Caribbean jerk nachos were surprisingly good.

I stopped in for a snack and the sunset. I really enjoyed the local beer and a tasty Reuben. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sitting on the second floor deck watching the sunset was a great experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Stopped by for lunch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe was good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Loved the look of the place and great patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Can't go wrong with $5 Jamison shots. Bartender was awesome. Husband had a chicken sandwich that was amazing. I had the shrimp tacos and would not order again. Too much sauce. However, I would come back if In the area; would not make any special trip here. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Seated across the street from the beautiful lake on the Northshore, The Barley Oak is the perfect place to enjoy a great beer or cocktail and some very delicious food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders will help guide you to a great drink if you just give them a few hints of what you like. The food is higher quality than just bar food. From the sandwiches to the apps to the burgers to the brunch, I have not had a bad meal on any visit. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are comfortable couches, perfect for a post dinner drink enjoyment, tables both upstairs and downstairs (open air), and a porch with a gorgeous view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I most recently went on a Friday afternoon while in town. The day was perfectly beautiful with blue skies.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat alongside the porch rail and enjoyed my beer while meeting some locals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not a bad way to start the evening. I rarely make to the the Northshore without a visit to The Barley Oak. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The location has stunning views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders were great. We ordered a chicken sandwich and bbq pork sandwich. Both sandwiches were delicious!! Definitely recommend this place. read more

Always a great spot to spend some time with friends, loved ones, etc. dog friendly and there is a few different comfortable spaces around the place to enjoy! Reasonably priced. read more

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The food was really good and the bartenders were attentive. I loved the selection of beers and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the feel of the place was nice. Old style brew pub.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I just wish they didn't allow smoking on the property.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We wanted to sit on the balcony but couldn't because a lot of people were smoking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Awesome spot that we came across and grabbed an afternoon beer while visiting the area. Can't wait to try this place again around sunset. read more

The Barley Oak - Pubs Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

I love this place. I've been here many times. The vibes. The views. The drink selection is always on point. Watching the sunset over the lake is awesome. read more

The Barley Oak - Beers - Pubs Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

Great view on upper deck with a full bar. The bar tender made a great Cosmo and my friend had a nice white wine. It was my first time there and the staff and patrons were all very friendly. Will definitely be back! read more

The Barley Oak - Enjoyed a Cosmo with a great view! - Pubs Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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Best place to grab a craft beer. The views here are always great and it's a relaxing environment.

I like this place because it is upbeat and has great views of the lake. Good drinks and bar food. You can bring your dog. There is an elevator. Open late. read more

I've been here more times than I can count, and it's a solid s-okay experience every time. I get it, the competition for a bar with a lakefront view isn't exactly fierce, since Don's has been out of commission for a couple years and the Lakehouse got Ida'ed. The beers are good and the bartenders are efficient, but it's pretty difficult to screw up beer. I appreciate the local beers that are highlighted as well as seasonal guest beers. The food is mediocre at best, with the sausage platters and pretzels being the top appetizers. The top floor patio area is small and tough to maneuver if it's full of people. The view can be lovely, but it's blocked by the treeline. The downstairs feels so far away and can create a hazard by carrying full beers down a huge flight of stairs. Overall, it feels meh, but it's good enough for return visits when someone else wants to go. On the plus side, they're very dog friendly. I've met some amazing pups. read more

What an amazing "watering hole"! 20+ beers on tap, full bar, delicious kitchen and ambience too boot Knowledgable and friendly staff make the experience over the top... Get here and let them introduce you to your next new beer! read more

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Sweet spot right on the water, great selection of draft beers as well as some nice choices amongst the spirits. Balcony view offers panoramic sunsets and creates a natural gathering spot for the rowdy and the romantic. Instant favorite for me! read more

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I've never had a single good thing to eat here. But who cares? This is a killer bar in the best setting in the greater New Orleans area. Insane beer selection. Good (could be better) selection of cocktails and wine. read more

Alright. What's better than an evening on the lakefront?! Great food looking at the subset on the lakefront. We really do enjoy a beautiful sunset BUT y'all..... the food here is yuck. I had a burger/chips and tacos. Chips instead of fries - thumbs down. I don't even eat bar burgers but I was drinking so I had to do what I had to do. The Barley Oak should revamp the menu right away. This close enough to Nola so I know y'all can find a chef to consult with. Merci 3 stars because it was a nice vibe. read more

Incredible staff! They have a daily happy hour from open to 6:30 that you simply can't beat anywhere on the north shore. Staff is super knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoy. Wish they sold t shirts! read more

Amazing selection of beers from all over the place! The pulled pork sandwich was off the charts delicious!!! Corn hole downstairs. The best music around! Nice work, people! I'll definitely be back! read more

The Barley Oak is becoming one of my favorite Northshore bars. Located on the Mandeville lakefront, the Barley Oak has an incredible view of the lake, great beer, great food and great staff. On my most recent visit, it was a busy Saturday night. Despite the crowd we were able to find two spots at the bar. Normally I recommend siting outside to look out on the lake, but it was a bit cold. While we didn't have the great lake view, we received such great service, that the bar may be my preferred spot in the future. The selection of beers is stellar. There looked to be at least 20 or more on draft with an even greater selection of bottles. We settled on a Fancy Lawnmower from St. Arnold, and a Irish Channel Stout from Nola Brewing. For the next round the bartender offered suggestions. Apparently Nola and Stone Breweries got together and produced a collaboration. I took her recommendation and thoroughly enjoyed the appropriately titled Pour Me Something Mister Porter. It was excellent. Besides making great beer recommendations, the bartender was very friendly, prompt and really made us feel welcome. Since we hadn't eaten, we ordered a Cajun sausage plate to help soak up some of the beer. The platter came with one link each of andouille, alligator and hot sausage. Additionally, there was a side of creole mustard with bread and sauerkraut. This platter was excellent. The sausage was perfectly cooked, and each was a good representation of the particular type of sausage. There were several other food items on their menu, so next time, I will be sure to sample more items. I found that prices weren't cheap, but were very reasonable considering the location. There are several stairs to traverse to enter the bar, but there is also an elevator to make it handicap accessible. I would imagine the elevator is also convenient after a few too many drinks since falling down 25 feet of stairs would be no fun. If you like great beer, views, food and people, check out the Barley Oak. read more

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Our favorite bar in Mandeville! Good selection of on tap brews, as well as food options. Fun place to hang out & relax with friends--with gorgeous sunset viewing! read more

Barley Oak is a great place to hang out casually with a small group or a big group. They have a wide selection of wine, beers, and cheese boards. Their prices are reasonable, and it's right on the lakefront so you usually have a great view. It stays pretty busy, but I can usually always hear what my friends are saying so it has fairly good acoustics. This is my favorite bar on the Northshore. read more

First time here, came out around 1:00 on a Sunday, it wasn't too busy and we were able to get a seat on the balcony overlooking the waterfront. We ordered a few beers and pretzels with cheese, the bartender was friendly and we were helped immediately. The pretzels were hot and fresh, perfect with melted cheese! It is very dog friendly and most people brought dogs, will try other food dishes next time, overall had a great experience! read more

The Barley Oak - Juicifer and peanut butter porter - Pubs Near Me - Mandeville, Louisiana

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Great place to have a beer and watch the LSU game. Several taps to try and comfy couch to watch the game.

Y'all ask the bartender Clay to make you a Lemon drop. He's THE BEST! The fireplace is always warm and cozy and their appetizers are THE BOMB!!! The view it's quite pretty as well! It's my spot! read more

Soooo many amazing beer on tap to choose from and so so good! Great appetizers, great views, pet friendly and great southern charm! Hospitality is amazing too! read more

Excellent place to grab a drink and enjoy the outdoors. Upper patio seats about 40 plus standing room and the ground floor patio is much more expansive. Beer selection is great. Alligator sausage grilled 4 cheese sandwich with chips and New Oak burger with potato salad really hit the spot. All very tasty and seasoned very well. Good crowd on a Tuesday. Bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable about the beer selections. Although there was only one bartender She did a great job in quickly getting customer orders. She took time with customers as they made selections so you didn't feel rushed and she quickly filled the order and moved to the next customer. Excellent atmosphere read more

Has a great Balcony overlooking the lake.. order the fresh baked pretzels and get the salty lime beer "Dog head" !! read more

A very cool place to enjoy a beer you've never had before! A great selection of brews!!!

Excellent drinks and excellent views. This is my favorite place to go on the Lakefront with my friends. We always sit on the balcony and watch the lake. The drinks are always great. I haven't been a fan of the food so far. I've only tried like the pretzels and cheese and some of the dips. It's not bad, just not impressive and it can get expensive. I usually just end up getting drinks. There's a nice lounge area with giant comfy couches and it's pretty quiet here on weekday nights so it's a great place to meet up and chill. Dog friendly, and I really enjoy seeing cute little pups sitting beside me on the balcony. read more

Went Friday afternoon for a drink. Not super busy but worst service ever. Would do better raising the price of the PBRs to get better workers. Very disappointed. read more

The Barley Oak is a beautiful bar in Mandeville. A grand staircase takes you up to the wonderful balcony where you'll be delighted with amazing views of Lake Pontchartrain. There are many tables for you to sit and relax while taking in the great scenery. Inside is pretty great too. Abundant plush leather chairs and exposed wood beams gives it a very sophisticated and masculine feel. The beer selection is quite extensive and they have a pretty nice wine list as well. I didn't try the food, but some of the neighboring tables did and it looked good and smelled amazing. Definitely give The Barley Oak a try! I think you'll love it as much as I do. read more

Great spot to hang out and enjoy the view of the lake. Tons of beer and a laid back crowd.

This is a very nice bar - right on the lake. Good selection of drafts - including the at times elusive Shiner Bock as well several more or less esoteric micro brews and handful of European beers. Friendly staff of bartenders, nice atmosphere - the fireplace is a welcome sight on cool nights - friendly patrons, cold beer....what more can you ask for in a local bar? read more