Barrel & Brew Craft Bar, Kitchen & Spirits

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Had the pleasure of attending a fantastic Reinado Cigar event at Barrel & Brew in New Milford, NJ, hosted by fellow Cuban and Reinado owner, Antonio Lam. The vibe, the cigars, the food... everything hit the mark.

The standout cigar for me was Antonio's Reinado Grand Apex, the name says it all. This 91-rated blend (as seen in Cigar Snob) delivered smooth, complex notes of bittersweet chocolate and cedar, with a subtle touch of dark cherry on the finish. One of the most enjoyable smokes I've had in a while.

Barrel & Brew really impressed with their Latin-inspired menu. The dishes were flavorful and felt like elevated home cooking. For me, the ceviche was next level!! Fresh, balanced, and absolutely delicious.

Owner Albert and his team didn't miss a beat. They went above and beyond. Perfectly presenting and pouring Glenmorangie 12, 14, and 16-year scotches (obviously, the 16-year was our favorite), while making sure everyone had what they needed, from cigars and drinks to perfectly timed apps. Just a great vibe all around. Natalia.. our server was awesome!

The night kicked off with smooth background Latin jazz, which set the mood perfectly. As things warmed up, the live DJ brought his own flavor, keeping the energy high and even getting a few folks dancing. Great music, great people, and a memorable night.

Looking forward to the next Reinado event already. If you get the chance to go... don't miss it.

Stopped in here for a quick bite when I was in the area for a softball game. Love the vibe. The dockers are amazing. The staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

A gem of a place! Go here!

I went for cigar event on Thursday 6/12. Had a great time. Should do this event more often. Cigars, drinks, service and music was great. The DJ was amazing he played great music and made the night even better. Great atmosphere. Will be returning..

Filthy place I've been there twice the first time I sat at the bar the service was terrible and the glasses were dirty, the second time we sat down to eat and there was hair in my food, I told the waitress she told me it happens sometimes and didn't compensate us. We won't be going back there again! There's a liquor store next door that doesn't appear on Google Maps but it's called the same name as the bar they charge so much money for all the alcohol like double from a normal place and are not willing to refund even if you haven't left the store, apparently both places are owned by the same person

They closed on a Saturday at 12:10 and wouldn’t let us in to have a drink, even thought it is supposed to be open until 2am.

Service: 1

Barrel and Brew is great. Their skirt steak is perfectly seasoned and tender, a true standout dish. The drinks are impressive, with creative cocktails that complement the meal beautifully. The cozy atmosphere and attentive service make it a must visit spot. Highly recommend for steak and cocktail enthusiasts!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I went on Sunday and had a great experience with Ed.. he was a really good bartender 🤗 I will be coming back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Parking: Parking lot is in front of main entrance. Variety of parking spaces.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Empanadas, Yucca Fries, Tostones

This is a great place, we were here and we had the churrasco and the pacific paradise tartare, the food was amazing and the service was great.. Valentina helped us choosing our food and drinks and she was spot on. Very recomended and make sure you ask for Valentina ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Francisco provided great service. Amazing drinks and such a professional manner. Thank you. We’ll be back soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We went to eat here as a family and the service was excellent!!!! Our waitress was a girl named Valentina, very nice and very attentive, the food was very delicious and the drinks were very good. Thank you very much Valentina you made our experience even better ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Francis the best bartender... ?????

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Found this place on Google. Tried it out and was very very pleased. Such a nice gem in our area. Food, staff, music… all perfect.
(We came on the Flamenco night - and were blown away). I highly recommend!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5