This is a review for the pop up Sleigh Bar adjacent to the main restaurant. My friend and I walked by the pop up which was bedazzled in Christmas decorations, and decided to pop in to have a drink. It was around 9 pm on a Saturday and the bar wasn't busy. We found an empty corner at the end of the bar and sat down. The bar tender was this older gay dude who had a ton of attitude. When I asked him if they had any hot beverages, he just pointed at a small post card sized menu and said “here is the menu” and walked away. He was acting as if we were an inconvenience. Then we noticed a strong smell of sewage in the area. As my friend and I were checking out the decorations, the door that connects the main restaurant and the pop up was pushed open and two patrons marched in, and one of them immediately shouted, “ugh it smells like piss in here.” After the disgruntled patrons walked away, our drinks arrived. I ordered a hot drink with a fancy name but essentially a hot chocolate with Kalua. But my drink was not hot, it was warm at best and the hot chocolate was clearly Nestle instant because it wasn’t even fully dissolved. I couldn’t stomach the nasty drink, the stench, and the icy cold attitude from the bartender, so needless to say we left as soon as we sat down. Zero star for the service, one for the drink, and three for the “holiday spirits” it tried to promote.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lauren Marie Fleming
I love this place. Great cocktails and mocktails, good food, friendly service. Always a great time.
Dietary restrictions: They have GF bread for their boards.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allan Dean
Another wonderful evening at Barrel & Board! She enjoyed the cheese board. I enjoyed my fav pasta. Warm bread. Great atmosphere. Excellent cocktail and wine selections. Had to try the 23 year aged rum tonight; invited the bartender to create a drink with it - old fashion styled "The Autumn". Dinner was great. Fellow guests were fine. A little rain outside. Not too loud for my weak hearing - we had a super evening. On our next visit - I want to try the marinated skirt steak. Another fav of mine and enjoy another "Autumn" cocktail. It got better and better with every sip and still thinking about it the day after - in a good way ;-).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcos Avellan
Food is good. Although, I feel the portions on the bites are very small. If you order a beet salad you would expect to get beets on the salad which I only got 2 little ones. They could improve on the portions. Everything else was ok.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Golnaz H
After dinner, we stopped by to grab a drink. The place was beautiful, with stylish furniture and stunning chandeliers. Pleasant 90s music was playing, and the lighting was just right. We sat at the bar and enjoyed chatting with the friendly bartender. It was a great experience, and we decided to return to dine-in next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outline Noho
This place is fantastic! Atmosphere, vibe, food, drinks…. It’s all fantastic! Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
morgan valent
I can’t give this place enough stars!! The Chimichurri steak is unreal! It’s a must get for me every time. The staff is so incredible and always the sweetest! I adore the restaurant and it’s super whimsical, cozy and cute!! We always try to get Jessa! She’s our absolute favorite and the sweetest!!
Matt Stone
Great place for a good drink
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
A Ham
Cassidy is always THE BEST!!! She is so friendly and personable and makes the best drinks!! Barrel and Board is definitely a must if you’re in San Diego!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chance Ponyboy
The salads are waaay to big. Just get the cheese board and go from there 😁
This restaurant is quaint and tasty. Eaten there a couple of times. First time we just had a charcuterie board and drinks which was fine. Last time I ate there I had their Caesar salad and I'm obsessed. They make you work for it though, dumping a half a head of lettuce on a board in front of you which is kinda messy and you have to do the work...but it's worth it. YUM, dressing is sublime and the sun dried tomatoes take it over the top. The flat bits delicious too. Can't wait to go back.
Natalie
From making the reservations to paying the bill, the whole experience was amazing. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was delicious and beautiful. I will be going back again and again. Thank you for such a marvelous experience!
Ramiro Bautista
Our waitress was Jessa and she was amazing!!! drinks are great and so was the food !!!overall excelente experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex
Our best dining experience in San Diego. Food, staff, cocktails were all incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angelika Gomez
Unbelievable that the minimum tip is 20% and the waiter stays there until you sign the bill, feels rude and pressuring to sign. Not even giving us a printed bill, just telling us the amount. Print the bill, bring it to the table and leave! Give me time to review it and decide my tip! Food was ok.
This is a review for the pop up Sleigh Bar adjacent to the main restaurant. My friend and I walked by the pop up which was bedazzled in Christmas decorations, and decided to pop in to have a drink. It was around 9 pm on a Saturday and the bar wasn't busy. We found an empty corner at the end of the bar and sat down. The bar tender was this older gay dude who had a ton of attitude. When I asked him if they had any hot beverages, he just pointed at a small post card sized menu and said “here is the menu” and walked away. He was acting as if we were an inconvenience. Then we noticed a strong smell of sewage in the area. As my friend and I were checking out the decorations, the door that connects the main restaurant and the pop up was pushed open and two patrons marched in, and one of them immediately shouted, “ugh it smells like piss in here.” After the disgruntled patrons walked away, our drinks arrived. I ordered a hot drink with a fancy name but essentially a hot chocolate with Kalua. But my drink was not hot, it was warm at best and the hot chocolate was clearly Nestle instant because it wasn’t even fully dissolved. I couldn’t stomach the nasty drink, the stench, and the icy cold attitude from the bartender, so needless to say we left as soon as we sat down. Zero star for the service, one for the drink, and three for the “holiday spirits” it tried to promote.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
I love this place. Great cocktails and mocktails, good food, friendly service. Always a great time.
Dietary restrictions: They have GF bread for their boards.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Another wonderful evening at Barrel & Board! She enjoyed the cheese board. I enjoyed my fav pasta. Warm bread. Great atmosphere. Excellent cocktail and wine selections. Had to try the 23 year aged rum tonight; invited the bartender to create a drink with it - old fashion styled "The Autumn". Dinner was great. Fellow guests were fine. A little rain outside. Not too loud for my weak hearing - we had a super evening. On our next visit - I want to try the marinated skirt steak. Another fav of mine and enjoy another "Autumn" cocktail. It got better and better with every sip and still thinking about it the day after - in a good way ;-).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is good. Although, I feel the portions on the bites are very small. If you order a beet salad you would expect to get beets on the salad which I only got 2 little ones. They could improve on the portions. Everything else was ok.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
After dinner, we stopped by to grab a drink. The place was beautiful, with stylish furniture and stunning chandeliers. Pleasant 90s music was playing, and the lighting was just right. We sat at the bar and enjoyed chatting with the friendly bartender. It was a great experience, and we decided to return to dine-in next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is fantastic! Atmosphere, vibe, food, drinks…. It’s all fantastic! Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can’t give this place enough stars!! The Chimichurri steak is unreal! It’s a must get for me every time. The staff is so incredible and always the sweetest! I adore the restaurant and it’s super whimsical, cozy and cute!! We always try to get Jessa! She’s our absolute favorite and the sweetest!!
Great place for a good drink
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cassidy is always THE BEST!!! She is so friendly and personable and makes the best drinks!! Barrel and Board is definitely a must if you’re in San Diego!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The salads are waaay to big. Just get the cheese board and go from there 😁
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This restaurant is quaint and tasty. Eaten there a couple of times. First time we just had a charcuterie board and drinks which was fine. Last time I ate there I had their Caesar salad and I'm obsessed. They make you work for it though, dumping a half a head of lettuce on a board in front of you which is kinda messy and you have to do the work...but it's worth it. YUM, dressing is sublime and the sun dried tomatoes take it over the top. The flat bits delicious too. Can't wait to go back.
From making the reservations to paying the bill, the whole experience was amazing. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was delicious and beautiful. I will be going back again and again. Thank you for such a marvelous experience!
Our waitress was Jessa and she was amazing!!! drinks are great and so was the food !!!overall excelente experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our best dining experience in San Diego. Food, staff, cocktails were all incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unbelievable that the minimum tip is 20% and the waiter stays there until you sign the bill, feels rude and pressuring to sign. Not even giving us a printed bill, just telling us the amount.
Print the bill, bring it to the table and leave! Give me time to review it and decide my tip!
Food was ok.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
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