The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern

We really enjoyed the food … we got chicken tenders they were crunchy and the meat was very tender. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. The atmosphere got 3 because they have string lights at the entrance that are pulsating and it gave me a major headache just walking in.

After a day of meetings, came across The Barley House, and was recommended the Lobster BLT as I wanted something lighter. It was fantastic, and the service was great, as I was promptly seated.

The food and service were exceptional. The server was very friendly and offer suggestions on the menu. The Barn restaurant Sports decorated for the holidays and looked really pretty. This place is recommended to us to try while in town. I found the food and serves to be top-notch. And would definitely recommend

We were greeted with so much joy. It was national pizza day and we had no idea until the waitress Niki let us know. She said they had a lunch special for a buffalo chicken pizza and she sold it because she was so convincing of how good it was. We received it and it was absolutely delicious. She was a pleasure to have and it was great to meet her. Hope to have her next time we go back.

I love the food here that I've tried so far and look forward to trying other things on the menu. The pizza is amazing and the sweet potato fries are delicious along with the dipping sauce they are served with. I ordered a coffee and it was cold and undesirable but everything else I've seen and tried has been delicious. The manager did say that they were switching the type of coffee they serve but it was cold and the server never came back to even ask if I wanted a refill. I gave four stars on service because the time of day I was there was during a slow period, so I feel like that could be improved, and the other time I was there it was difficult to get the attention of our server as well.

Keegan was an amazing hostess!! She was very sweet!!! If you come here please do yourself a favor and try the Poutine!!! They do it with Chips and it is a massive 11/10!!!

Easily the Best Meal I’ve Had in New Hampshire I’m in New Hampshire from Arizona for work, and for the last two months I’ve been trying a new spot almost every night. Nothing—and I mean nothing—has come close to this place. Our server, Colin, was absolutely phenomenal. Super personable, dialed-in customer service, and his recommendations were 10/10 across the board. The food was hands-down the best I’ve had since being here, and Colin was the cherry on top that made the entire experience unforgettable. If you’re thinking about trying this place, stop thinking and go. And definitely ask for Colin—he’s the reason this spot just became my #1. (I got the lobster BLT - it’s to “die for” 10/10 recommend)

Me and my family recently ate at The Barley House in Concord New Hampshire- we were lucky to have an amazing waitress Lexie! She was so kind and brought us our food speedy fast. Couldn’t have asked for someone better! Will be eating here again :)

Love this place. Great stew and beer list! It's so economical and they have a good variety of food.

We tried the Barley House this past Saturday evening at 6:00 PM. There was a 40 minute wait and we put our name on the list for 3. We got beers at the bar and waited for our table. Time was correct, We got buzzed at 40 minutes and got a booth. Service was pleasant but the food took nearly 40 minutes to come out was underwelming. Started with a cup of cabbage soup. It was warm and lacked cabbage. I had the beef stew which was only warm and lacked beef. I only got 3 small pieces. It was mostly potato, carrot, and onions. Hubs got the fish sandwich which was just ok. He though it may have been previously frozen and then fried. THe beers on tap were the best part of the meal. The downstairs unisex bathroom needed a good scrubbing, esp the walls.

I had a fantastic Haddock sandwich, the beer batter was light & crispy My husband had their hearty Guinness Stew. My husband loved the stew but it was a bit rich for my taste. Nice service & ambience

We've eaten here in the past, so we do have a point of reference. It's been a couple of years. One needs to have realistic expectations about where we choose to eat, and this is a pub fare after all. That being said, we chose simple (medium) burgers and sweet potato fries. Burger was indeed medium but, luke warm. Very obviously pre-cooked. Kind of tough actually. The meat seemed very lean which is why it was tough and dry. The sodium level was almost OFF THE CHARTS. I literally drank 3 pints of water while we were there and I just got home and having another. Service was good enough, not her fault at all. We have had better meals there in the past for sure, hence my two-star review. Not my choice for a $20.00+ pub burger. You guys can (and have) done better. We were seated promptly. Dining room is a bit dated, but it's a pub and it is what it is.

Solid food and service and atmosphere. And please let me end this review with the obligatory 85 characters.

Man, this is the place to be for lunch on a Thursday. I was visiting my parents for the holidays and was leaving that afternoon, so we stopped in for lunch before I had to head out. It is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Concord, and my parents live just a few blocks away. My sister and brother in law do, as well, so it's been a relatively frequent spot for my family for years, but this was my first time here. I think the entire town was there for lunch - we actually had to wait for a table, but I think it was only about 10 mins. While we were waiting near the entrance, I was perusing all the photos on the wall - lots of political candidates, some athletes and other celebrities, and then I spot a photo with my brother in law in it. He interviews politicians for a local radio show sometimes. Anyway, it was funny because no one in my family had ever noticed the photo before and it looks like it's been up there for over a decade. Once we were seated I ordered a spiked hot apple cider, which was tasty but room temp. If they weren't so busy I would've asked to have it reheated, but it was good enough as is that it didn't feel worth troubling anyone. My dad got a non-spiked hot apple cider that was in fact piping hot and he was very pleased with it. It was pouring rain that day, so it was a perfect day for a hot bevvy. We started off with the Blarney Puffs appetizer - it's fried little pockets of potato, cheese, and scallions served with Guinness cheese sauce. It made me wish I was in town more than once a year because I would eat those things every single day. Then I had to try the lobster BLT. Can't travel all the way to New England and leave without any lobster, come on. It's market price, which was $36 that day, but that's about what I was expecting. It was so filling that I could only finish half of it, so you're getting your money's worth. My parents got to enjoy the other half later. I also liked the coleslaw I got as my side. I don't know that I need to do the lobster BLT again, as that was more of like a novelty thing for me, but I'd get on a plane right now for more Blarney Puffs. I think my parents are hooked on them now, too. And they can get them whenever they want, so they'd better take advantage or I will have some sort of existential crisis.

This 5-star review is solely based on our experience for an app & drink at the bar with a super awesome employee. It was a Wednesday around noontime & we sat in the corner. Immediately, we were greeted & told about their specials. We ordered one of the specials & it was suuuuper good! It was something that had fresh salmon with a glaze...I can't really describe it or put a name to the dish, but it was excellent. The bartender was laid back & great to talk with; another couple seated nearby must be regulars because he talked to them like they were old friends. I've been here in the past for dinner & also had a great experience from what I can recall. Supposedly, The Barley House has been voted several times as having the best burgers in 2020 & 2021. I'll have to go back & try one to see what all the hype is about.

First time visiting in a while and will not be going back anytime soon. The food was not flavorful. The beef stew should be called chunky potato. Our booth seat had a huge rip in it. It was not very busy, so not sure why the food was like this. It was nice we decorated for the holidays.

Seated pretty quickly even though there was a wait. Everyone was friendly. Excellent BSprouts app and great burgers. Our drinks were excellent from the bar. Decor added a nice touch. Really enjoyed our dinner date here.

Solid option in downtown Concord! Consistent food quality and service in a comfortable tavern/pub setting.

Their pumpkin apple bisque is amazing! It has a very unique taste almost with a slight hint of curry. Everyone else had burgers and said they were great (since that is what they're known for). I'd definitely come here again as it's a very chill place with good eats.

Stopped in while in Concord. I had a bacon cheeseburger with fries and an IPA beer. The burger was cooked perfectly and the fries were delicious too. We also got the chicken pot pie and chicken sandwich. The chicken pot pie had chunks of chicken with a nice thick gravy with mushrooms, carrots, and peas. The crust was light and fluffy. The chicken sandwich had a good piece of chicken with cheese and came with fries. The atmosphere seemed to be relaxed and family friendly. The tables all had those little battery operated candles on them to provide ambiance. Service was prompt and helpful. I would visit this place again if I were in Concord and would recommend it to anyone that happens to be in the area.

This was recommended to me by many locals! The burger did not disappoint! I liked the chipotle ketchup too! Definitely a great local pub with multiple dining sections, though I sat at the bar! Bartenders were friendly and attentive! The music was good and I loved their Christmas decor!

This is perhaps Concord's most well known restaurant. I went there for my law school orientation. I also went there when there are important guests in town. The vibe and decoration is great. I like the chicken pie. The burgers are great, too. Servers are all professional and crisp.

It was a long wait in a not busy restaurant for a very tough obviously cooked frozen hamburger. NG. Fries were good. Haddock was good. Service was pleasant. I would not go back.

A nice spot in downtown, the food was good, the bartender was excellent at handling all of the things & the Guinness stew was just like gramma used to make Mmm Mmm D~Lishus

Enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was great! Great location and nice options on the menu! My I "Falafel" Burger was not really a burger, (which is fine by me!) but a falafel patty in a pita. The arugula and falafel flavor was very tasty, but the patty could've been formed a little better? It was a little too moist and fell apart easy. My fries were beautifully displayed, but they were sadly soggy and not crispy- although good flavor and I still finished them anyway :-P Hubby's house burger was average. Nothing special- a little small and a little dry. His fries were soggy too, but he also finished them ;-) My mother-in-law really enjoyed her fresh turkey and mozzarella sandwich. She said the bread was fresh and nice big slices. She took half her sandwich home and I think her serving was the largest out of all of ours! Overall, not a bad meal. There is definitely room for improvement, but at those prices, we were expecting a little more.

Decided to give this place a try when in town for my sons hockey showcase and it didn't disappoint. The waitress we had was polite and on top of everything. Very relaxed settings with hockey on most tvs so no complaints here ! We ordered burgers and pizzas . The deep dish pizzas were much bigger then expected and tasted great. We were able to take 2/3 of the pizza back to hotel to hold us down rest of the day. The burgers were also very good, meat was cooked perfect very juicy and feeling. Price wasn't bad at all for the amount of food and great service. Highly recommend and Hope to return for future visits ! Thanks!

My sister n I stop in for lunch the other day for the first time. Was it all that impressed. To start we got what they called "the JUMBO buffalo wings" and as you can see from the picture they are very much just average size and smaller. There was nothing jumbo about them not to mention the price didn't help matters any either. For my entrée I got their chicken pot pie for me a pie whether it be chicken beef, apple, pumpkin pie it's usually surrounded in a white fluffy crust. This just looks like they took a piece of pita bread toasted it and threw it on top also on the salty side. Put on a positive note to staff in ambience was very clean, friendly, warm, and inviting .

My husband and I stopped here for lunch on our way from CT to Ashland, NH. It was our second time at the Barley House. The food was good but the service was a little slow. We shared a Bison Birger and a butternut squash salad. Both were delis! Since we were in transit we would've preferred quicker service but the server seemed somewhat overwhelmed by the number of guests in the dining room. All in all it was a positive experience. Casual atmosphere.

Food is good. Services is good. Ambience is good. Would recommend. Parking can be a challenge on a weekend weekday or any day of the week lol

Really, REALLY good burgers, superb beer selection, and wait staff who are attentive without crowding you makes a great combo. Haven't been in for a bit but it's on the agenda!

Amazing food and service. Tasty Hummus while you wait! Really enjoyed the Mac and Cheese and Chicken Sandwich. Also their chocolate cake is very moist and rich. Definitely stop here for a go

Love the outside dining as inside really loud. Food and Service has been hit or miss. Drinks are not filled to top, smaller glasses. Each time we are there the prices are different for drinks. My husband likes a dry martini. Charged for martini, up charge for gin and because he asked for dry was charged another $2.00. Caesar salad one of the best. Wish you had a few more healthier dishes. Some of waitstaff seem like they want to be elsewhere. No attention to details, very slow and just going through the motion.

Wings were fantastic, great traditional Buffalo flavor. Burger was excellent and huge so big I had to pack it up. Great fries as well

I really like this place! Out of all the places that we visited in Concord I feel like this had some of the best Irish food that I could've had in the area. I tried the burger as well as the fried brussels sprouts which come with walnuts and are delicious, and the sausages. We also got cocktails these were really strong and well-made. We were seated immediately as soon as we walked in, the place is very large is built around the bar and also has a restaurant seating in the back. Large wooden tables can seat 6 to 8 people. The wait stuff was really good with us we wanted to change our seats and as soon as the table opened up for us they allowed us to move over. We put in our food requests and I would say took about 20 minutes for the food to arrive and about 15 minutes for the drinks to arrive. They also have a really large area on the right for additional seating as well as where the toilets are. The space was really well-managed clean and I highly recommend anyone who comes this area to visit this place

This place has both a great location, a great outdoor patio, and a great TV setup at the bar where three different sporting events were going when I entered. They had a great craft beer selection: 12 taps (although one was Bud light... not that there is anything wrong with that) . I ordered their house burger and it was cooked to perfection. My gluten-free wife ordered a burger w/o bun and they kindly added extra lettuce in place of a bun. Good vibe. Would return in a heartbeat.

It was not our favorite choice ever. We ordered an appetizer, and it never came out. Dinner was served first, and when i asked about the appetizer, was told it be right out, when advising please cancel it since our meals are already here, it seemed like that was a big bother to the waitress. Meals came out, and the food was subpar. Definitely will not be going back. So disappointing, trying to support a local business versus a chain restaurant, and the food is just blah. Sorry to say it, but that won't get anyone's repeat business. Step it up Barley House!

Went for lunch yesterday. No wait, seated in a comfortable booth. Started off with fresh soft pretzel sticks served with cheese sauce and mustard. Then had the roasted turkey sandwich with cranberry mayo and a delicious McBarley burger. Everything was fantastic. Only weird thing is when we were finished eating the waitress asked if we wanted a dessert menu and we said yes definitely. But 10 minutes went by and she ended up just dropping off the check and walking away. Will return if in the area again.

This is definitely one of the best places to eat in Concord. We got the Blarney puffs which is potato fried dumplings and they were delicious. We split a pizza and it was top notch. The service was great and it was such a vibe! Loved it here, highly recommend.

Dublin BurgerGreat location across the street from the capital building and delicious burgers! The Dublin Burger is a must try!!

Tried out Barley House after searching for some pub food in the Concord NH area. There was a 45 minute wait when we arrived on a Saturday night. There was a lively bar and small waiting area so the wait was tolerable. Once seated our server was very friendly and attentive. The menu had a good selection of entrees and sandwiches/burgers. My wife had a burger which she raved about and I had the steak tip special which was good but they were cooked a bit over what I would have preferred. The beer and cocktail selection was very good We would definitely return if and when we are in the area.

My chicken pot pie was good. My sister ordered coconut chicken tenders and when she brought them out, the waitress said oh it's just the coconut that makes it look like it's burnt. The chicken was pretty tough and the outside was burnt. We should've sent them back.

I don't like giving bad reviews. We were on our way from Quebec City to Boston and stopped by Barley House. We were in a happy vacation mood. Then, we were served by a server who did not want to make eye contact with me. It was obvious that she was doing it on purpose. Racial issues? I have never been treated with such obvious disrespect! Maybe she does not like my happy chirpiness? What a contrast in the vibe from this server as compared to servers in Quebec. As reviewed by another reviewer, this is NOT a restaurant if you plan to eat healthy. We got fried brussels sprouts, mac and cheese, a chicken pot pie and sodas. Wished we got the burgers and beer, maybe the experience would have been better.

We stopped in for lunch and I am glad we did so. For starters I had the pumpkin soup which was perfect on a cold days. The soup was nice and hot and thick, oh and let me not forget how flavorful it was. For our lunch my son ordered the chicken sandwich with fries, my girlfriend had the fish and chips while I had the beef stew. All of our meals were delicious. The beef stew was served with potatoes and carrots. It was phenomenal. The kind of meal which fills you up and makes you feel warm inside. My son's chicken sandwich was fried perfectly. Crispy on the outside but most inside, and my girlfriend's fish was so good. The batter was not overwhelming and the fish was perfect.

First time here. And it turned out to be a memorable lunch. After a day Of Christmas shopping, we were ravenously hungry and ended up looking for a casual yet classy place with sit down service. We liked the Yelp reviews so we decided to come in. We were not disappointed. While we waited for our table, we sat by the bar and enjoyed a wonderful Glenfiddich neat. Our table came in just in time and we were ushered to a nice booth, plenty of social distancing with Plexiglas dividers between booths. Our waiter was Justin. You can't get better service anywhere else. He was amiable, knowledgeable, courteous and efficient all at the same time. We started our lunch with a bottle of a great Cabernet. The first bottle had a dried cork and it looked like it may have turned. Justin opened it, we tasted it and the wine had indeed turned. The restaurant made it good on the spot and within five minutes, we had a brand new bottle of awesome wine. Admirable. The Fried Brussel Sprouts, Chicken tenders and butternut squash soup made for a memorable lunch. Coupled with a great wine and the outstanding service we got from Justin, this was one of the better lunches we've had in a long time.

We visited on a Saturday evening. There was no wait. This is unusual. The service is good. The grilled chicken was freshly prepared. The french fries were average. The chef recommended Gin and Tonic with cucumber was really good. The Turkey BLT came with a turkey meat patty instead of traditional sliced turkey breast...which would have been a better choice. The specialty Irish Whiskey coffee was really bad. I think this Barley House is more a pub with pub grub than a $20.00 sandwich restaurant. Good atmosphere.

Blarney puff appetizer was amazing. Guinness stew was very tasty. Happy I ordered it. Our waitress Autumn was one of the best we've ever had.

We have eaten at and ordered from the Barley House for over ten years. While eating in we also have a good experience, our take-out experience has been awful. 1. The timing is never correct; at least 20-30 minutes off 2. Order never went through their online system 3. Completely missing items that had been paid for; this has happened several times 4. Food is cold and prepared haphazardly I'll continue to eat in at the Barley House, but won't order take-out after our last incident.

Great atmosphere and food if you're looking for a great pub to enjoy. If you enjoy delicious appetizers try the pretzel sticks and beer cheese. it's a delicious combination that surprisingly go together well. Their staff could use a bit more training,and I say that due to barely seeing the waiter/waitress after you get your food.we got our food,but I than wanted another drink. The waitress/waiter only showed up again to give us the bill. Overall nice place just needs some work.

Great burgers! My sweet potato fries weren't the best, but minor flaw. Great outdoor seating! Highly recommend. Just be mindful that they are closed on Wednesday!

Great food and good service. Always enjoy our dining experience here. Good for family or just adults. Eating outside is always great.

We ordered takeout from the Barley House for an early dinner. Even though it had to be takeout, it was very well prepared. As soon as we arrived we called and gave them our car info. Shortly thereafter they came out with our food and drinks. The food was hot and delicious. The burgers were perfectly cooked, fries were hot and crispy, Caesar salad was cold and crisp, keto burger wrap was not soggy at all. The pretzels are delicious, of course, and that mustard is out of this world. It's not often you find a restaurant that normally doesn't do takeout, so adept at preserving the integrity of the food when putting together to go orders. Excellent job guys! We will be back.

Right from the jump, Autumn is the best waitress ever. I will not debate this. She was so prompt, so friendly and so sweet. A treasure! I think they've shrunk the menu since the last time I was there. If you don't want a burger, a sandwich or one of half a dozen entrees, seek another restaurant. That said, all the food we ordered was really good. The fried haddock sandwich was cooked perfectly, light and flaky. The fries were cooked well, albeit a little scrappy. This is a great lunch spot if you're in Concord. Check it out!

Great little place in historic downtown Concord, New Hampshire. Inside what looked like a historic building, bar was a little small and hostess seemed truly sorry when she told us we had a 20 minute wait, lol. Very good beer selection of local breweries. Waiter was good, but never replaced my silverware that had fallen on the ground. Wife and I shared hers. We started with the Blarney Puffs, my wife lived them and the dipping sauce. I ended up going with the McBarley Burger, it was perfectly cooked and you could tell it was a handmade patty. I also had the sweet potato fries. I ate it all, but not sure how since it was such a good size portion. My wife had the hangover burger. A perfectly cooked patty with a fried egg, two giant pieces of bacon. She loved it, as it was a perfectly cooked burger.

Do not get a hamburger tasteless and so densely packed hard to cut with a knife. MEDIOCRE AT BEST! The fried haddock sandwich was goog good fries. DO NOT GET THE BURGER.!!!!!

Great burgers! Don't miss the downstairs bar. When the wait upstairs is 30 minutes or more, we go downstairs and get served the same menu right away.

I hate to leave poor reviews, but I stopped by here on my way home with my boyfriend after a weekend up North. He had stopped here a few weeks prior and raved about the burgers. Upon entering, it was pretty packed with waiting families, which was interesting as we ended up waiting about 30 minutes and the room was practically empty. I got a Caesar Salad ($13 - pretty expensive as it is) and added chicken. My boyfriend got the Mushroom Swiss burger and a beer. The burger was a hockey puck and extremely overcooked. It truly tasted like someone had torched the burger with propane. My salad came with about 4 pieces of chopped grilled chicken, which somehow ended up being an additional $6. It was fine, but it is crazy to me how places are charging near $20 for a salad when it's compiled of just lettuce, cheese, and chicken. Both of us don't plan on coming back again, especially considering the fries were the best part of an almost $70 meal. 2 stars because the staff was nice.

Great place to go for drinks, lunch or supper. I've enjoyed everything I have had there (try the Guinness stew ) Great fries too. Staff has always been friendly and right there for what you need. Comfortable seating and a great atmosphere.