Barley John's Brew Pub
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Customer Reviews (21 reviews)
Maiero
on Citysearch Jun 27, 2009Sure, this place brews its own beer, but what it needs is some more customes. Then, the food might not be so terrible and the beer -- which is excellent -- wouldn't be so overpriced. I love Barley John's but it needs a lot... (more)
janedawson
on Citysearch Jun 06, 2009My husband and I love to go out on date night. Our favorite place is Barley Johns!!! The grilled pizzas, artichoke dip and the seafood specials are my favorite. If you're in the mood for a burger, the buns are homemade... (more)
movelab
on Citysearch May 28, 2009We went here based on the star rating. The place lacked any charm. The bar was tiny, and if you like TGIF's food then you might like the food here. We left before we ordered as the menu was horrible. The beer was good, but... (more)
JCSLCL
on Citysearch Jan 13, 2009Most people come for the beer. They have 4 "always" beers. A Bitter, IPA, Wild Brunette (a brown wild rice brew), & Porter. The last 3 are all strong, about 8% abv. They always have seasonals. They also a have a many guest... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 01, 2008I love this place. It's got a great atmosphere and the staff are very warm and friendly. We like to hang out here after work for happy hour. It's a fun place to be, and the food is great.... (more)
bobomojo
on Citysearch Apr 17, 2007Quite simply the best bar in the Twin Cities. BJ's is a brewpub: they brew their own beer, from start to finish, on-site. They even grow their own hops on the premises. Their beer rates easily as the best in Minnesota,... (more)
spooner5567
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2007Went there once over the summer on a weeknight. Service was mediocre, and although the beer was 'good' it was way overpriced. (A pitcher of Pear Cider was purchased for about $40- a great value!). I'll have to see if... (more)
grad_girl_1
on Citysearch Dec 10, 2006Barley John's has pedestrian decor and is in a very cramped space. I've been there twice, and as other reviewers have noted, I found the service so-so. I therefore found the prices out-of-line: for dinners, they... (more)
libbiepup
on Citysearch Nov 04, 2006The food is excellent. Their twist on "american fare" is refreshing. Their beers are pretty good. The service is friendly! I always have a great experience! (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Oct 17, 2006<b>In Short</b><br>Co-owner John Moore decorated his place with stained glass, murals and wood accents to create an English pub feel. (The handmade bar and tabletops are straight from his late Grandma Helen's... (more)
munky2147
on Citysearch Jul 11, 2006Barley John's is my usual Friday night hang out and I wouldn't miss it for the world. It is usually very busy between 7PM and 10PM on Friday nights but the staff is very friendly and prompt. I have been going up there each... (more)
fydget
on Citysearch Dec 07, 2005Barley John's is interesting in beer and food. The outdoor area is a fun place to sit in the summers and whatnot. For that we love the place. The only downfall is that the service, while very friendly, can be slow and... (more)
doug_weber
on Citysearch Nov 30, 2005Why visit Barley John's: 1) Great service 2) Fantastic food - always a unique special to try. Sometimes pricey, but that's what you pay for unique. And always fun to hear about. 3) An aweome micro-brew or nice glass... (more)
kestondoswell
on Citysearch May 31, 2005Their beers are superb. The staff is really knowlegeable and won't hesitate to tell you about the difference between them all. The pizza is delicious and has surprising flavors that blend together perfectly.... (more)
mweide
on Citysearch Mar 05, 2005Barley John's could have the best beer in the MPLS area. The list of beer is always changing and they are usally winners! The bar tab tends to add up quick as their great beer is bit expensive. The food is above average,... (more)
diner_mark
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2003Had the pleasure of stopping by here quickly on 7/4 for a quick beer or two. We did not eat, although the menu looked impressive enough with many wood fired pizzas. Looks interesting enough to try for dinner. The beer is... (more)
huuvola
on Citysearch Jan 01, 2003More than just a great brewpub, Barley John's also serves spectacular pizza. I was a bit curious when my friend told us they don't have any red sauce on their pizzas, but the resulting pies we had were simply superb.... (more)
vhwswl
on Citysearch Aug 06, 2002We are new to the area and were eager to find a pub to call our own....we fell in love with Barley John's the first night. Don't expect any second rate bottled beer here--only the finest hand-crafted draughts will do.... (more)
KariBittner
on Citysearch Aug 05, 2002Like the atmosphere and the food. Had fun at the bar--met lots of new people. Check it out. (more)
GSBorg
on Citysearch Jul 31, 2002This is no ordinary pizza! This is the best pizza I have ever had. I've tried each of the pizzas and find them all wonderful. One pizza is enough for the two of us. If you're a little hungry, I find the garlic bread great as... (more)