Bourbon & Barley

American restaurant · Jackson

Bourbon & Barley

American restaurant · Jackson
1037 Union University Dr, Jackson, TN 38305

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Sliders, Cajun pasta, fried green beans, bourbon, beer  

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$10–20 · Menu

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+1 731 574 9212
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$10–20 · Menu

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Cassandra Mosby

Google
Great Food on Sat night 06.14.25 with my sweetie and then had food catered by Bourbon & Barley on Sunday 06.15.25 for a Fun Family outing at Samuel T Bryant Distillery LLC! The food both times were delicious and savory! Our server Justice was excellent! He was very helpful with us ordering drinks dinner and with helping me order the food for our family event Sunday. The only thing I would change is that I should have checked the sliders before leaving with my catered order as they all had mayo on them and I didn't notice that until it was time for my family to eat. But all in all...a great restaurant with great food and customer service! We will be returning again!

Matthew Thompson

Google
Neat place. Great, friendly service. Lots of mixed drinks, bourbons and beers. Interesting apps. The fried green beans were surprisingly good. Had a fried okra vibe, but in a good way. Tuna app was good but the wasabi vinaigrette was hot!🥵 get it on the side. Lots of soups, salads, sides, a variety of Mac and cheeses and pizzas. An assortment of slider burgers and entrees. This is a big menu and you can find something to eat! 4-stars today instead of 5, as the lettuce wasn’t fresh and the avocados 🥑 were turning brown. Food was still good but wasn’t the most appealing… You eat with your eyes first… Will return on the next trip to Jackson, TN.

Mercy K

Google
Ordered spinach dip Togo. The dip was half the small container. Wasn’t good tbh. Tasted like the only cheesiness was on the top. Straight spinach and artichoke for the most part. The chips were stale and chewy. Chewy chips…. What a joke. The pecan cobbler wasn’t bad but the portion def not comparable to in store. The downside of takeout is always being skimped on food quality and unable to do anything about it. First time here. Don’t plan to ever return.

Dylan Lancaster

Google
I ended up going there yesterday. First time visiting this place. I'll say this, I'll be coming back. I thought the food was great. Looking forward to going back and trying out some other food selections. Our waitress was fantastic. I definitely recommend this place.

Zach Wilson

Google
Delicious food and drinks, great service, and nice atmosphere. Whether eating with the family or catching a game, Bourbon and Barley is a great place for you. The appetizer menu is where it's at but the Cajun chicken pasta is amazing too!

Bob Tilden

Google
Loved this place. Was little disappointed in the size of the entree I got. But it was delicious either way. Just left the establishment still hungry. The food was reasonably priced. The menu was easy to understand. Thank you for have a decently priced menu just add more cheese grits to the plate lol.

Charles Starratt

Google
Had the Nashville Hot fried green tomatoes and brisket mac and cheese... I can, without reservation, recommend these menu items. Very flavourful, and the hotness of the Nashville sauce is really good and not overpowering. My wife had the pimento cheese sliders and recommended them also. So when you are in, near, or passing through Jackson, Tennessee...detour off the highway and get you some good eats

Adrian Ishee

Google
Good beer selection. NY strip was tasty. Brisket slider was great. Plenty of parking. We got to watch some fireworks for 4th of July. Spinach artichoke was good. I probably could've eaten two of those. They had a sports bar section, dining area and outdoor seating. Plenty of tv's for sports events.
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Cody D.

Yelp
My second time here, but T's first. She got a pizza, because it's pizza. According to her, the buffalo chicken pizza is as good or better than the pizza at Picasso, and their pizza is really good. I had the chili Mac and cheese and it was delicious. The Mac and cheese itself was creamy and the chili with the shredded cheddar cheese really elevated the whole thing. Next time I may try the brisket Mac and cheese. Great food, good selection of beer and cocktails, and a long list of bourbons. The service was good. Can't go wrong eating here.
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steve w.

Yelp
Walked in and no one in the restaurant or at door. Bar full and was totally ignored by bartender and group of employees enjoying a "tasting" with a rep. I'll go Elsewhere.
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Cathi J.

Yelp
We ordered to go, steak, broccoli and appetizer potato wedges. Potato wedges was 5 - 1/2 of the tinest potatoes I've seen in my life!!! $10. Ridiculous!! Might have equaled to 1 whole potato from Kroger. You can't get good food anywhere in Jackson these days!! Wrong sides. Too late to call cause hubby eats late, they closed. Just really sad to pay $50 for shit like this!
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Mike H.

Yelp
My wife and I stopped at Bourbon and Barley for a mid afternoon Friday lunch and were somewhat disappointed. Bourbon and Barley in Jackson has a contemporary feel and a nice sports bar vibe that is comfortable and appealing. Table service was friendly and efficient. However, our food was really not quite up to the level of the surroundings. We both had buffalo chicken salads and shared an artichoke dip and chip appetizer. Both were quite pedestrian, the artichoke dip was thin, and the bleu cheese dressing ordered for the salads was ranch. We also had double Old Fashioneds, which were the special, and they were simply not up to par, either in size (for a double), or in quality (much too sweet!). Bourbon and Barley has a good reputation locally and it may be that we simply ordered the wrong items. We may try again.

Vikki S.

Yelp
I wrote a review where I loved my meal and hubby didn't like it his, and I just want to reassure the owner that my hubby is just a picky puss. No worries!
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Codie W.

Yelp
It was our first time visiting on the way to Memphis from Nashville and what a pleasant surprise! The food was tasty from start to finish. The bacon jam on the deviled eggs really compliments the eggs and sets them apart from average! The wings were well seasoned and the batter was crispy. They also had a vast selection of cocktails, beers and bourbon! All very reasonably priced too. The interior was clean and tastefully decorated. The experience as a whole would have been fantastic if not for the lack of service provided by our server. Unfortunately we did not get cocktails until our food arrived and it initially took her 10mins to greet us and the restaurant wasn't busy at 1:30p on a Saturday.

Henry S.

Yelp
Wife had the bruschetta which she liked a lot. Wanted a buffalo chicken wrap which they did not have. Waiter mentioned several other items which I didn't care (that's on me) Wanted to try their Texas chili which they didn't have. 9so I ordered boneless buffalo and they were try and almost sauce less they did furnish a cup on my request. Waffles fries were to crisp and were not that great. Probably would not come again
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Elle K.

Yelp
Great atmosphere, service and pizza:) Was driving through the area and just wanted some decent pizza. Opted for the plain cheese and it was fantastic. Great place:)

Kevin P.

Yelp
Sat at the bar. Bartender was good. Food was ok. Maybe it's just what I got. I would recommend.
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Bonnie D.

Yelp
Stopped here on our way from Oklahoma to Gatlinburg for a quick bite with our family. Super cute lace with a restaurant feel on one side and a bar feel on the other. Our service was great and prompt and our food was delicious. We had pizza, chicken bacon ranch sliders, goat cheese pizza, and the bbq chicken. Everything was yummy. Would def recommend and come here again.
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Kimberly P.

Yelp
Food and service have been great every time I've been in. Dining room and bar are separate (but you can eat and drink on either side). I absolutely love their Mac-n-cheese.
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Butch G.

Yelp
Nice little sports bar/restaurant. Service was outstanding, couldn't have been better. My issue was with the food, in particular, the pizza we ordered. I prefer thin crust that leans towards crispy, this was thick and chewy. If you like Costco pizza then you will be fine, but, if you like NY style pizza it's probably not your place. I will give it another try, however, pizza will not be a part of my meal.
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Matthew P.

Yelp
Was in Jackson and had several family members mention this place as a great place to eat. They were right! Friendly service, great price. Nice casual place for food. Family friendly. Fired green tomatoes were excellent. So was the tuna. Interesting take on polenta and Tuna. If you haven't been, give them a try. Restaurants don't survive very long so I hope this one breaks the mold.
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Lance C.

Yelp
Are they slow? Yes. Do wait staff check up on you, especially on solo diners? No. Do appetizer come at the same time as the entrees. Yes. Luckily the bar is partially walled to block the noise. Had bone-in rib eye with waffle fries and the duck roll. Tip: eat the fries first. They are really well done with crisp bite, wonderful flavor and perfect texture inside. Duck rolls were not quacked up to all the hype. Be prepared for duck pâté, with a slight livery flavor. Wrap was thick but had a bit of good crisp to it. I'm a prime rib person, so the rib eye was a sad substitute, with just the core being easy to eat, gristle surrounded most of it. The bone was French'ed stressing so that only an inch and a half was in contact with the meat. I was trying to give some business to a smaller chain than Outback (next door). Next time, Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! But might swing by for waffle fries to go.
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Christine B.

Yelp
The service was amazing! Very attentive, personable, and kind! The ambiance was so nice and clean! Very modern but cozy decor! The food was amazing! Love the Corn and Poblano soup with crab and love the wings with bourbon bbq sauce! Left phone at restaurant and was super kind to keep it safe till I arrived!! Definitely will come back! Ask for Logan and Tina, they will treat you like family!
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Missy D.

Yelp
I loved that they had Cauliflower Crust Pizza. The waitress was great and helped me craft an amazing pizza. Good vibe.
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Stephanie L.

Yelp
My first stop every time I'm in Jackson. Fantastic bites, delicious libations and good vibes. Ask for Zak, he recommends an " off menu " pizza with Nashville Hot Chicken and Mike's Hot Honey!!!! (I get it with the cauliflower crust) it should be a regular menu item!! Having lived in NYC for a decade this is a must. If you haven't been, run don't walk and finally experience a proper, hip restaurant in lil ol Jackson!! I return for the service alone.
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Aubry H.

Yelp
All the food was amazing! Our group tried multiple items and they did not disappoint!
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Sheila H.

Yelp
The food and drinks were amazing! I had a steak and salad it was so tender and seasoned just right....Longhorn what out!
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Samuel K.

Yelp
Service was so slow. The food was average at best. I had to get up to find my server. Very disappointed because I wanted this place to be good.
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Lea P.

Yelp
Top notch service, fair pricing, good food, and great drinks. Cute, quaint atmosphere, I would definitely go back! My only area of improvement is I would like to see better selections on the lunch specials, as nothing on that part of the menu seemed worth it to me.
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Heather B.

Yelp
Ambience was very cool. Servers and manager were sitting at entrance, lackadaisical and playing on their phones. I could see thick dust up on shelf that encompasses the dining area, and no one cleaning...not a good sign. We went during happy hour when doubles were the price of one. We asked if margaritas were included, and the waiter said they were, so we ordered 2 doubles. We each ordered another and an appetizer and dinner. Potato skins were yummy. For dinner I ordered the Mac and cheese brisket---brisket was good but masked with too much BBQ sauce. May I suggest serving separately? The flavors were good, and I would have liked to experience each independently. Husband ordered lobster-crab linguini,and his review was that more seafood would have been good. It was mostly pasta. Bathroom decor was very classy. When I spoke to the manager about the extra charges tacked onto my bill, he said it was extra for the margarita mix. WHAT?? This is a first. If the margaritas were not part of happy hour, we should have been told. I would happily have paid for a vodka drink... The manager (big glasses and shorts) told me that's just the way it is and offered no $ off. I was feeling disappointed and deceived and tricked. Whatever. Bad taste in my mouth for a restaurant that could have scored big!
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Diana P.

Yelp
My third visit here and I definitely feel it is a solid 4 for food, but 5 for service, and back to a 4 for ambiance. The service has been great each time, but they always fall just a little short on food. I don't mean it's bad, just that it could be better. We had a couple of Old Fashions to start; they were well made. House bourbon is old Forrester so we upgraded to Woodford for a couple of we bucks. They have a decent selection and very reasonable prices on their bourbons . The fried pimento cheese was very tasty but over fried. I will say our server noticed this and offered to bring us another dish. We declined, it wasn't so over cooked you couldn't eat it, just extra crunchy. Next was the brisket pizza, definitely won't have this again. The brisket was shaved so thin that it got very dry when the pizza was cooked. And the barbecue sauce is extremely sweet, it actually doesn't taste like barbecue sauce at all. The pizzas are a great size, and we had plenty of leftovers. I'll just try a different one next time. My date had two of the sliders. The brisket, and the bacon blue burger. Good taste, but the meat on both was very dry. The burger was way overcooked. The flavors were good, but the kitchen is falling down on the final product . As I said, service was excellent. We were greeted as soon as we sat down. Not intrusive, and just the right amount of attention to ensure that we had everything we needed, and were enjoying ourselves. As far as ambience, it feels like you are sitting in a fast food place. It's loud due to the concrete floors and high ceilings. I don't understand why it has to be soooooo bright! No sense of intimacy at all, even in a booth. The tables are worse, they look like they belong in a cafeteria. This place has so much potential if they would only step up their game. I have never sat in the bar, but it always looks busy and there are several large televisions with different sporting events on. Great location, very reasonable prices, and a solid bourbon list.
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Christina B.

Yelp
The food was great, the server was on point, we had a party of 11 and he took great care of us. They put us in a private room . It was all of us first time there and we all said we would definitely be back... Thank u for allowing our family to come together and enjoy the food and comfort

Missy C.

Yelp
Nice atmosphere and service. This was our first time here. We had the brisket slider and waffle fries which was delicious. We also had the sirloin steak and Mac and cheese. Steak had good flavor but was too chewy. Would definitely come back and would recommend.
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JC C.

Yelp
Hoping to come more and more. Today was their soft opening. Love the food options Love atmosphere, same owner as Coyote Blues. Great servers and bar tenders, few we already knew, love, and appreciate
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Kevin L.

Yelp
The short review: There is nothing that stands out about the decor of the interior. The service was good as we had all questions answered, recommendations given, time to browse, etc. Our glasses were refilled in a timely fashion and to-go cups were offered. The hostess/server was knowledgeable, efficient, and polite. The floors and tables were clean. The food was below serving temperature when it got to our table, so we did have concern regarding food-borne illness. The portions were small and somewhat overpriced for the recipe. I was glad to try this place but do no anticipate returning in the foreseeable future.
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Brenda H.

Yelp
This place has Wonderful friendly service and a great menu!! The lobster Mac and cheese was on point!! We will be back!!
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Kam K.

Yelp
The food was decent but way overpriced for what you get. The American slider was two mini dried up patties with some fries for $11.99. Chicken wing appertisers were good but again overpriced. Service was excellent. We may have gone back again if they weren't overpriced. For $42 for two, we could have eaten something much better. I think lot of restaurants use the inflation excuse to overcharge and we avoid those after trying them once. Two little patties and few fries are not worth 11.99. Long horn will give you a juicy big burger and fries for about the same price.

Doug B.

Yelp
They have a decent selection and very reasonable prices on their bourbons. Appetizers have a good selection to choose from and were very good. Ahi tuna was good but asked for rare and was cooked medium rare but i wasn't going to send it back. Service was good. We were seated quickly and greeted as soon as we sat down. Not intrusive, and just the right amount of attention to ensure that we had everything we needed. The ambience was a bit scaled down for the type of food served. It was a bit load and very informal, not quite a bar restaurant feel. Almost like a fast food/sub restaurant.

Landon P.

Yelp
Everything was great except a chunk of what looked like fat was floating around the bottom of my draft beer. When I mentioned this the manager only said "sorry about that, I'll tell the company that cleans our lines when they come back in 2 weeks. I didn't make a scene but it was still disappointing that nothing was done to say sorry about that happening. I'll probably not be back.

Chase R.

Yelp
Y'all this place is great. Coworker and I stopped by for dinner after a long day of travels, I had the Cajun chicken pasta and he had the sirloin. We travel all over the country for work and this has definitely been a top three dinner we've had on the road!
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Stephanie M.

Yelp
Our new favorite place! It is fantastic! The Jackson food scene leaves a lot to be desired after moving here from Tampa. Atmosphere is lively, service excellent, and food unique and delicious. The decor is really great and there are TVs galore.
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Shea G.

Yelp
We decided to try this place based on the Yelp reviews. It was the 1. On restaurants in this town. The atmosphere was good. It was clean and neat. We sat at a comfortable booth. Our waiter Alex was great. We had the Potato Skins for appetizers. They were hot out of the oven , crispy and delicious! They were served with sour cream. I decided on the American Sliders with waffle fries and added a side of Cream Corn with Bacon. The sliders and fries were great! The fries were so crispy. The corn, was not Cream Corn, it was whole kernel corn with bacon and onions and maybe something else. It was good, but not what I was expecting. They need a description, not everyone likes onion's especially when you think you are just getting cream corn with bacon. My husband got the Taco Pizza. It was amazing. Perfect dough and toppings were very well proportioned. We were very pleased. The service was great! Over all it was very good!

Mike L.

Yelp
Food was amazing! Nice atmosphere and very clean. I would highly recommend! Friendly staff with great service!
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Vince D.

Yelp
I spent the night in Jackson TN., while traveling. Decided to give this place a try. Because I was alone, I sat in the bar area. The bartender provided friendly efficient service. I had very good brisket sliders with waffle fries. I asked for a blonde ale and he provided a nice suggestion. The atmosphere was pretty typical but it was clean and there was a good crowd. Lots of TVs with a variety of sports to watch. Restroom was clean. I enjoyed a bourbon and they had a large selection to choose from. If I'm in area again I'd definitely go back.
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Lenette C.

Yelp
Highly highly recommend! Fabulous drinks. Beautiful atmosphere. Personable staff. Especially bartender Tim. Wonderful interaction with other bar patrons. Overall pleasant Sunday afternoon!

Elizabeth D.

Yelp
We eat here often, the food is great. Service has always been good as well. Their pizzas are creative (I love the fig, prosciutto and goat cheese one) and they also have regular ones (my husband loves the meat one)!
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Anthony F.

Yelp
So salty. I really debated between 3 or 4 stars but with all the salt I decided three. It was good overall my steak was way too salty. Service was ok our waitress could have bee a touch more attentive. I also ordered the pecan cobbler. Pecan yes cobbler no. More like a pecan bar with a topping. Decorations and ambiance typical sports bar.
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Luke R.

Yelp
First thing that stands out to me when I go to restaurants is the service, and this did not stand out at all. When the appetizer was brought they only brought 3 plates with them (we had 5 people) and they stated they would bring back more. They never did. Once the food came (I got the 12 oz New York Strip, medium rare, with the waffle fries) I cut in to my steak, to see nothing but red and blood, I had to ask to get my steak cooked more through, along with bringing the extra plates they said they would bring. 15 minutes later, they bring back what looked like the same steak, inside and out, along with no extra plates. The environment though, I will admit, was very nice and sporty, gave off a smaller version of Buffalo Wild Wings. Overall not a bad spot to hang with friends and have a good time, just don't order their steaks.

Logan H.

Yelp
Great spot in north Jackson. Duck egg rolls and pork chop are amazing! Great atmosphere and staff is friendly.

Adam S.

Yelp
Average pub and bar with average food. The sliders were fantastic but the Nashville sauce one tasted nothing like Nashville hot. The food was hot and fresh, waitress was super friendly and helpful. The buffalo chicken dip was definitely not good nor did it taste like it. I would recommend this place as the environment is super fun and they have great booze on hand.
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Debbie H.

Yelp
Really great service. Great pizza. Lobster. And the drink menu looked so good. We went on a Thursday evening. Good stuff.

Joe L.

Yelp
The menu offering was awesome! Kudos to the chef the seared tuna was phenomenal. Service was spot on bartender, extremely friendly and a cool atmosphere.
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Hjorrue L.

Yelp
The pizza was amazing. The gluten free crust did not disappoint!! Linguini was terrific. Loved the ambiance. It has a bar feel with the TVs but also very quaint. Women's bathroom is a must see. So cute!! We will go back

Joel H.

Yelp
The food was a 4. Wings were cooked and sauced well. The house wedge salad was great. Sliders average. Ahi tuna was nothing to write home about. Service was average. Table was sticky. The mixed drinks were a wreck. An old fashioned that tasted of nothing but orange rind. A whiskey sour that had so much lemon juice you couldn't taste the whiskey. A decent restaurant but don't waste your money on the bar.

Meredith S.

Yelp
The food was not great. We had the brisket pizza. There were huge slices of brisket that were hard to eat. My husband had the buffalo chicken and the bbq brisket sliders. They were better than the pizza. He really enjoyed his drink, strawberry basil whiskey. Service was pretty great.

James G.

Yelp
Beautiful aesthetics in terms of ambience. Love the seating near the windows. Very chill atmosphere. The duck egg rolls are amazing, the goat cheese slider is also really good. The wings were a little too salty and slightly burned. Kinda pricey but the atmosphere makes up for it. Whiskey Sour was well made. Service was kinda average tbh. Wasn't great but wasn't bad. Overall a pretty cool experience. If you want a place to chill and have a drink and some quick lunch I would definitely recommend.
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Joey K.

Yelp
The service was awesome and the doors was delicious. We had the duck egg rolls, lobster pizza, and cream corn and bacon. But the highlight was the brick house beer!