The Barrel
5770 Churchland Blvd, Portsmouth
(757) 483-1077
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After a meeting, we gathered here to enjoy our favorite adult beverage. They have several draft and bottle options. While I was not there for the food, they have a full menu. They also have a well stocked bar. This is a neighborhood spot and caters to a thirty and up crowd. The service is great and the crowd friendly. It was Karaoke night.
The bartender readily accommodated me despite seats reserved for someone else. Two thumbs up
Service: 5
Great burgers and tots according to this Texan. Brooke was awesome; great service. Only wish I visited this place sooner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place. The regulars are welcoming, the owner is friendly, they have excellent food specials, and some sort of entertainment (karaoke, music bingo, live music) every night pretty much.
When reading some of the negative reviews they are ridiculous…
The conversation was political….that happens everywhere. Especially in a military town. It’s certainly not the norm there. The fact that people feel comfortable enough around the other people there to express their opinions shows how friendly the bar is.
You had to pay your tab at shift switch. You should want to do that. Otherwise you’re stiffing the waitress that’s been waiting on you the entire time for a tip. It’s not hard to hand the lady your card.
The chicken fried steak was smaller than you’d like….its a special and was prob 10 bucks. Order 2 if you need more. Still cheaper than most places. You can’t get a Big Mac combo for $10 these days. I promise for the average person it’s a healthy portion.
My point is some people complain just to complain. None of the complaints said their server was rude, it was a sketchy environment that made them feel unsafe or that they were mistreated in anyway. The food is better than most other dive bars in the area. That’s all you can ask for from a dive bar…..it’s a DIVE BAR!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have gone there maybe 20 times total and always order the same thing to drink, bourbon and Diet Coke in a tall glass. (One shot) tonight my husband had 5 drinks and I had 1 and a pizza and fries. Our bill was $76. The bartender said she had made us doubles. This is the second time this has happened. We order tall glasses to dilute the bourbon taste. The drinks were not strong at all. If she was filling the drinks with doubles, then they’re watering down their alcohol. 10 drinks - my husband would not be able to stand up. Pay attention to your bill and what you are actually getting. For this to happen 2 times something is not right!
The barrel is an absolute awesome place where you can have a great time with a great crowd. The bands are amazing The bartenders are awesome and the atmosphere is untouchable. Really a great place to just have a great time. Highly recommend for anyone who needs to get out. The wife and I really enjoyed ourselves and would definitely go back!!!!
I Love this bar, its like a family
1st time was good ,friendly. Service was excellent. Am going back next Monday!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hamburgers are awesome! Highly recommended. Wait staff kind and courteous and expeditious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was one of the worst I had Im sorry to say this but I get chicken fried steak and its very thin chicken patty no wider then my palm. Gravy was terrible mash was instant with to much water. Salad asked for French I get two different non French dressings one so spicy salad was ruined. I got another to take home to use my own dressing
Steak was rare when was asked to be well done and was unedible gave to the dog and she didn't even eat it. Waitress was nice but didn't off to take anything off the bill or nothing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
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Great little place just across the street from me. I ordered the seafood platter, it was hot and fresh and the cook even came out to made sure everything was to my liking. The bartender was amazing also! I'll definitely be back, the atmosphere was so much fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is absolutely awesome, the food is amazing (some of the best wings in town), they staff are very friendly and helpful, they have tons of activities going on (live music), karaoke, etc. You definitely have to check this place out!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I enjoyed ourselves, the food was good plus the appetizers, our waitress was super sweet and just all around great and the atmosphere was wonderful, very laid back and chill we will definitely be returning !
Great food & affordable prices! 😍
The servers sucked. We had to wait and go ask for them to take our orders and had to go ask for refills for drinks. Also the food tonight tasted burnt.
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