Barley John's Brew Pub
(651) 636-4670
781 Old Hwy 8
New Brighton,
MN
55112
45.037
-93.206
Neighborhood: Arden Hills - Shoreview
Reviews & Ratings for Barley John's Brew Pub
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Fun but not very good
by Maiero
June 28, 2009
Sure, 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 of improvement.
- Pros: environment, location
- Cons: food! prices
Awesome food and the best beer to match!!!
by janedawson
June 07, 2009
My 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 and fit for a king.
I love the Wild Brunette beer-it is one of a kind! We always grab a growler ( half gallon jug) to go. What a crowd pleaser at the cabin. On Wednesdays sometimes we enjoy the 1/2 off bottle of wine and sit outside on the patio to watch the sunset.
On Tuesdays our kids eat for free...our kids love the french fries and the homemade mac and cheese and a kiddy cocktail made just right for kids.
Don't miss this jewel of a restaurant. You will not be dissapointed.
- Pros: Food and Beer from scratch!
- Cons: make a reservation...it is popular
Don't go here for food or ambiance
by movelab
May 29, 2009
We 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 that's about it.
- Pros: beer
- Cons: ugly place. food subpar at best
BIGGGGGGEST HOME BREW BEERS!!
by JCSLCL
January 14, 2009
Most 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 beers, as they like to call them. They also have a good wine selection if your into that. The menu's selections are of a pub/bistro type. The food is good, but come for the BEER! Many home brewers frequent the place. If you want to learn or talk about beer, this is the place to go.
- Pros: Great Beer & Food
- Cons: Food is a little pricey. Limited parking if they are busy.
Good Value by Peggy O. at InsiderPages
Contributor
November 02, 2008
I 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.
The best bar in the Twin Cities
by bobomojo
April 18, 2007
Quite 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, and both the ratebeer and beeradvocate websites consider the "Dark Knight" (a seasonal brew) one of the best beers in the world.
The food is amazing. Almost everything is made from scratch. The pizzas are incredible.
The actual restaurant is a little cramped, but the patio is large and inviting. Spring, summer, and fall evenings can be spent around the patio's fire pit, enjoying some of the finest brews around.
In fairness, some people are surprised to find that they cannot get a Miller Lite or Bud at the restaurant. While the bar does offer some beers not brewed on-site, they are primarily higher-class beers from both America's and Europe's finest breweries.
- Pros: Best beer in Minnesota
- Cons: If the patio's closed, it can be tough to get in during peak times
Not Impressed, but I'll give another shot some day
by spooner5567
February 12, 2007
Went 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 their happy hour offers prices that are more in-line with the area, bar.
- Pros: Close to me
- Cons: Way overpriced for what they offer
Overpriced
by grad_girl_1
December 11, 2006
Barley 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 charge what I'd expect to pay at a formal restaurant such as McCormick and Schmicks, but the atmosphere is more like Perkins. I thought the microbrews were ok to good, but the food was nothing special...I was expecting much more given the prices.
- Cons: overpriced food, pedestrian decor, cramped
Always had a great time!
by libbiepup
November 05, 2006
The 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!
- Pros: Great food, great drinks
- Cons: The space is a little small
It brings a welcoming pub culture to the northern suburbs.
by Contributor
October 18, 2006
In Short
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 maple tree.) A friendly crowd comes for a creative bar menu, (grilled tempeh kabobs, beer brats, pork chops and grilled pizzas) and a long list of brewed-on-site and imported ales. There is also always a seasonally selected beer.
