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    The Malted Barley

    4.1 (603 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Rebecca L.

    Our first meal in RI! We happened in on a Trivia Night and enjoyed being spectators. Our server was very friendly and informative. The hubs tried some local brews and a couple regular salted pretzels. I had a BLT with sour cream & onion chips and a Rhody Red Yacht Club soda. We split a Waffle Pretzel for dessert. Despite having a bar and it being Trivia Night, we could still talk with each other. I wish we had had more time in RI so we could've gone back.

    Samantha M.

    Another yummy visit to Malted Barley! How do they get their pretzels to not be soggy even with balsamic dripping on my caprese pretzel sandwich? It's a mystery! Super tasty again and the dessert pretzel was divine--sorry no pic as I scarfed it down!

    STUFFED - Jalapeno and Cheddar Pretzel - Garlic & Parsley Yacht Club - Diet Cola
    Olivia S.

    If you love soft pretzels, this spot is a must. They're even better paired with the phenomenal beer cheese--rich, velvety, and packed with flavor. The jalapeño cheddar pretzel was a favorite and had a perfect kick. The atmosphere is laid-back and inviting, with a seat-yourself setup and plenty of space for groups of all sizes. People even bring board games to hang out! Service is attentive but not overbearing, and the beer selection is excellent, with tons of draft options. Great food, great drinks, and a fun, easygoing vibe--I'll definitely be back!

    Haley T.

    I love it here!!! As an occasional gluten free girlie it's incredibly devastating to think you aren't able to eat soft pretzels (one of my favorite foods) but this place has the best gluten free ones and regular, I've had both and I am so impressed every single time. There are so many different kinds to choose from, you can even get your meal on a soft pretzel- which I did this time, I got a BLT on a GF pretzel with extra mayo. So yummy. But if you want to pick a million different dipping sauces and pair it with your pretzle you can do that too- nutella, mustard, ranch, COOKIE DOUGH- the options are literally endless. I have been here before for lunch with the girls but also have come for drinks before a night out. They have super yummy drinks- everyone should get the passion fruit flirtini. There's plenty of seating options- tables near the window, high top seating, bar seating and also a section towards the back that has games for the table (so fun!).

    Nikky L.

    This is such a unique spot! The space is massive, making it perfect for groups or even solo dining. I was craving something different and stumbled upon this gem. Their pretzel dishes are absolutely delicious! I had an amazing chicken sandwich served on a pretzel--so refreshing to have something other than a regular bun. The pretzel was crispy, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. They also have a great selection of beer and a nice bar area. I tried an Espresso Martini, and it was fantastic. My server was super attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. I'll definitely be back!

    Michael S.

    I've been a fan of Malted Barley for several years now. I visited the former Westerly location numerous times and the Providence location is now a must any time I'm in the city. From good vibes to even better food, I just can't get enough. Craving something salty? Sweet? Maybe spicy? Or a savory sandwich? Their list of pretzels is extensive and they're all made to order. There's something there for everyone. And they've got a wide range of drinks to choose from to help you wash those pretzels down.

    Justin S.

    Malted Barley offers a strong and distinctive beer selection for the discerning sort, including Mighty Squirrel, Narragansett, Founders, and their own brews. From fruited wheat beers to farmhouse ales, this place has something for everyone. Even for non-beer drinkers, the establishment has a decent cocktail list and a bar. I also tried out their monthly pretzel, an elote one. Loaded with powdered cheese and seasoning, this proved irresistible. The pretzel itself had an initial crunch but gave way to springy dough with corn kernels inside. The hearty pub cheese accompanying the pretzel could have been served on its own

    Chocolate chip pretzel
    Stephanie T.

    The Malted Barley is such a cool place to hangout. I came on a Wednesday prior to the 7PM Trivia and it wasn't too crowded but as it got closer to 7pm, more people arrived. The Malted Barley hosts trivia on Monday and Wednesday at 7PM. There are high top wood tables and bench wood tables throughout the restaurant. You can use the QR codes to access the menu. Service was wonderful and friendly. We each ordered a sampler flight of four beers from their draft list. There were so many to choose from and looks like it is always changing. I chose the autumn ale, mango cart, nitro rübæus, and banana bread beer. I enjoy fruit beers so they all tasted good really good and had unique flavors. For food, we had the caprese salad which had sliced fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil leaves, served with pretzel croutons and drizzled with a balsamic reduction. I really enjoyed how they incorporated pretzel croutons in this salad since it is not typically added. This was a good portion. Since the pretzel dough is made fresh daily and every pretzel is rolled and stuffed by hand, we had to try it with one of their house-made dipping sauces. We got a chocolate chip pretzel and it was really warm when it arrived and tasted like a dessert. We also ordered a Bratwurst sandwich which had bratwurst, sauerkraut, spicy brown beer mustard served on pretzel buns with chips. As someone who really enjoys pretzels, the pretzels were really good but just wished they were a little bigger. They have specials too so make sure to check out the board. Overall, I had a great time at The Malted Barley and hoping to check out their trivia nights one night and try other beers. Come grab a pretzel and a drink!

    Antia P.

    Kayla was super helpful and knowledgeable of the menu. I'm not a beer drinker and they only had one cider on the menu so Kayla provided me with some yummy suggestions. The cider on the menu was Peach Mango 10/10. I ordered the following beers to try: ccranberry crush 7/10, sweet tart 6/10, blueberry 7.8/10 this is coming from a cider girl. Great place to pregame with a flight or get to know someone new or old as they have lots of games there.

    Kyleigh D.

    The pretzels here are really good! I would recommend ordering a pretzel with a few dipping sauces rather than a pretzel sandwich.

    Platter - Sugar & Cinnamon

    Got the Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar pretzel with GF cookie dough dip and cream cheese dip! So good!

    GF Cali Chicken Sandwich
    Brianna A.

    Came here for a quick dinner and was pleasantly surprised at how GF friendly they were - they had gluten free pretzels buns, something I've been missing for years! Food was absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. The GF food also came out in a separate color basket so you felt confident they knew what they were doing (because the pretzels looked so good, I couldn't believe it was GF!)

    Gluten Free Brie & Blueberry Grilled Cheese

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