The Barley Tap & Bar

Erica was our bartender and she was a wonderful barkeeper! She made delicious drinks, was helpful with navigating the various types of drinks served, and helping picking the one that was for our tastebuds. She was also a great conversationalist. I loved the atmosphere of the bar, and I enjoyed that there were playing cards available

Favorite bar I visited while in Steamboat. Great selection of very high quality beers, both local and not, but all very good - you can tell whoever owns this really likes their beer. Also serve wines, spirits, and light bites. Ordered a few sours (crooked stave and Russian River brewing) and IPAs (weldwerks) and all were fantastic. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend if you like quality beer

Best beer bar in Steamboat Springs! The new owner (late 2017) is doing a great job improving a bar that we already enjoyed. Of the 30 taps - 25ish are from Colorado

A great little bar in Steamboat Springs that has loads of Colorado beers and outdoor seating that is pet friendly! The bartender is a great guy who will make sure you're taken care of with their wide variety of beers and great cocktail options!

Pretty nice bar, clean and bright environment inside. The cask beer was great, definitely worth a try. We also loved the location. No food, just snacks though so keep that in mind. Otherwise it seemed like a way stop for a fun day brew hopping

Excellent selection of craft beers, particularly Colorado beers. (They also have wine & ciders.) Also very good happy hour prices ($5/pint when we were there on a weekday). Suggestion: enjoy the great beer at reasonable prices here, order food from the Greek gyro place right next door and bring it over to Barley. Makes for a reasonably-priced dinner outing in Steamboat.

Very chill environment . Affordable prices. Tasty beers and an awesome bartending staff. Was definitely the best part of our stop in steamboat

The bartender was super friendly and helpful in selecting the right brew. Happy hour goes late compared to others around (8pm as of this post), and there's a stupendous selection of Colorado beers.

Service was amazing, super personable and suggested the Lavender fields for me. I'm not a huge lavender fan but he said they make the lavender simple syrup in house and that it was really good. He didn't lie! It was so good, I had two! My husband tried a local Mexican beer that was really good as well. We loved that you could get a 3 ounce pour of any of them to try different beers. We also loved that they feature different artists each month on the wall that you can purchase. And they even had a real life instagram! Some funny pictures on there!

The service at The Barley is nothing short of exceptional. The bartenders are not only friendly and approachable, but also incredibly knowledgeable about their craft. Whether you're a beer enthusiast or just an occasional drinker, they go above and beyond to ensure you find something you'll love. I've never felt rushed or pressured, as they happily offer tastings and guidance until I'm completely satisfied with my selection. The Barley's cocktail menu is equally impressive. If you're in the mood for a cocktail, I highly recommend their margarita--perfectly balanced and refreshing--or the French 75, which is light and bubbly with just the right amount of sophistication. That said, I often gravitate toward the wines on tap. The rosé, malbec, and cabernet are all standouts. It's hard to pick a favorite when they're all so good! What I truly appreciate about The Barley, though, is the atmosphere. It's the perfect place to relax, socialize, or even get some work done. I'm so grateful to have a place like this to unwind and enjoy great drinks and even better company.

First time going to a tap room that pours very few 16oz pints. Most all of their beers come in a smaller 13oz glass. Another example of getting less value for same price paid. Service wasn't great. I felt like an inconvenience with my questions. Won't be going back.

Stopped by to avoid the rain and it happened to be happy hour. Left hand flamingo dreams - sweetest beer I've had and a berry based beer.

Total gem of a "local" bar. Located downstairs, you have to be looking for it, but worth the look. I love the beer line up, and it's always changing. Only cask ale in town. Great Colorado options for beer, whiskey, and cocktails. The jam cocktails are to die for. I see people complain of the snack options, but hey, it's a bar. The pub cheese is great and if you're drinking they let you bring in food from the surrounding places. Great mix of locals and visitors. Thoughtful bartenders are very knowledgeable of the taps and help to pick the perfect pour. Plenty of TVs and sports. The music volume is low enough to have table conversations. Great place for Aprés Ski. Oh, and Rob Day sucks! (IYKYK)

Came here with some friends for a casual nightcap. We got a mishmash of cocktails and all were yummy. I liked the hot toddy. We got a little cheeseboard and some puppy chow, which were also good. It wasn't a lot of food, good for a snack to share, but did the job. My friend was raving about his lovely conversations with the bartender, so I'll have to take his word. My only complaint was that i had wished there were a few less lights on. I'm a sucker for ambient lighting and it felt a bit bright for 9pm on a saturday.

Great prices, great beer, awesome staff I recommend the Crooked Sour Raspberry if you like sours and the apple pear cider! Happy drinking

Good selection of tap beers and good vibe. Tried a beer flight here and it was delicious! It's a pretty bright place for a bar but there are board games and such around. Id definitely give this place a visit if you're around the area!

Out shopping with my wife in Steamboat Springs Old Towne and stumbled across this refreshing Tap Room - Barley Tap, Tavern & Eats. Had a very good barrel aged Old Fashion (made from Law Bourbon and a House Pickle Jar with green beans, carrots and cauliflower. Wow hit the spot while holiday shopping!

Honestly, I walked in and sat while looking at the menu for a little while. While walking in the bartender looked right over and said nothing. I ended up leaving and planned on coming back after going somewhere else, but just got bad vibes while I was in there. I was a bartender for MANY years and the first thing you do when a person walks in the door is say hello to your customers. Doesn't matter if they are new to the establishment or not. Needless to say, I didn't go back to the bar. I'm so disappointed cause it seemed like such a cool place. The reviews on here are amazing and I wish I had a good review to give too. I just can't get over the fact we didn't even have a "hello" or "hi" when we walked in, made eye contact with the bartender, and were less than 15ft away.

Awesome little spot to grab a cocktail, beer or draft wine with your friends in downtown Steamboat Springs. It definitely seems like a local spot as it was pretty lively for an early Saturday evening. I came with some friends and we were quickly served at the bar despite the crowd. I ordered the Old Fashioned which was strong but good. It seems like whiskey cocktails are their speciality so I'd recommend that. They also serve it with spherical ice that they shave to order which I enjoyed. The Barley has giant jenga (not the super huge one you play outdoors) which was great entertainment while sipping on some tasty cocktails. Another awesome thing about The Barley are their happy hour specials, which are daily (weekends included). They offer 25-50% off their speciality cocktails! Huge deal in my opinion. Would highly recommend The Barley to folks in the area looking for a lively spot with a full bar.

Meet Justin on a flight and he told us about his bar so we stop in and it did not disappoint us !!! The drinks are so delicious and the staff is very nice !!! We stopped in again when we got to Steamboat a couple of weeks ago and got a T-shirt . Can't wait to come back !!

We were only in town for an extended weekend and stopped into The Barley--fantastic service. The bartender, Angela, was incredibly kind. She went out of her way to talk with us about "must do & must see" spots in Steamboat so that we could enjoy a true, local experience. Great selection of beer, 31 on tap!!! You can't find that elsewhere. Good vibes all around. Thankful to have met Angela!

Best beer selection in town. Great friendly service. Barrel aged selections. Quaint little spot

Chill spot in the middle of downtown Steamboat Springs. They had live music which was cool. They have a ton of beer on tap, much of it local. I tried several. I can't remember all the names but they were great. My two friends also enjoyed their beers. It's a very compact little joint and it gets crowded (or at least it did on the night I went). Seating is a premium. But the bar is long. I thought the two folks running the bar the night I went were great. They were both friendly and attentive even though it got a little busy. I think my tab was around $40 (incl tip) for 6 beers--not all mine! I bought some rounds. So prolly about what I expected for a place like Steamboat Springs.

Great beer awesome staff good vibes this is my go to watering hole when I'm in Steamboat. Worth a stop for sure. the common bar is the same ownership and they rock too.

Bartender was rude told us to leave 2 minutes we got there and smelled bad. We were going to order but bartender suggested other places? Do you not want customers?

Solid local brew pub with amazing selection of beer. Over 30 different beers on tap with great knowledgeable servers that know lots about beer. Great beer pretzel but skip the cheese option. Whiskey available as well. Worth a visit if you love to try different beers.

This is a great unique experience in Steamboat springs. Many great beers and barley wines to choose from. A great little snack menu as well. The staff is very friendly the atmosphere is very nice and like most things in Steamboat a little bit on the pricey side.

Fantastic venue with a great beer selection. Rotating taps ensure you'll get something different each time. I also love the ability to choose a smaller pour if you want to try many different beers. Service was great too. Our business was appreciated by both the bartender and owner.

Great place for beer selection. They have a ton and seem to know what they are doing. Highly recommend to go check out some different beers. They won't steer you wrong.

A quiet, low-key tap room with a LOT of options (including wine and liquor). I ended up getting a flight of beers - all very good. And my sister got a white wine which she really liked. I love a brewery atmosphere that serves more than just beer. The bartender made some really good-looking cocktails as well (even though we didn't partake this time). The food menu is pretty lack luster, but the atmosphere is great for sports watching or board game playing. I'd go back next time I'm in town for sure!

Great local beer selection! Love that you can choose between 3, 6 and 12 oz pours. Food was good too - had cheese fondue and mozzarella-sundried tomato skewers. You can also bring your own food.

both bartenders were rude and told us to go to another bar before we could even order a drink. it smelled like someone threw up. they acted like we were 14 lol

This is our new personal "Cheers" in Steamboat. Wife and I stopped by here on a whim one night and had a pleasant conversation with the bartender/owner. Enjoyed our time so much chatting with locals and visitors alike we ended up coming here 4 times during our week in Steamboat. Fun lively crowd of all ages and backgrounds, a nice mix of locals and tourists. Best part of Barley: as the name suggests this place specializes in beer. Mainly Colorado beer. The barstaff are all chill dudes and super knowledgeable on beer. There are a few appetizer/snacks on offer but this place is definitely more of a bar than restaurant. But the guys will let you bring in food from the next door Asian take-out restaurant too.

Some ladies on the free town shuttle bus recommended we check this place out after our dinner reservation. I am really glad we took them up on their offer. It's a hole in the wall dive bar on the bottom level of this small outside mall. It was super packed when we arrived with young lively people and a great collection of drinks. We ordered many rounds and enjoyed our time here!

Recently I was able to set up an after work mixer for my team at the BARley. Chris, one of the owners, was really accommodating and even let my staff take over three of his TVs to watch The Art of Flight. Working with the BARley on setting up this event couldn't have been easier and my team really enjoyed the great beers and the opportunity to kick the ski season off by watching one of the best snowboarding movies of all time. I highly recommend considering having your next gathering at the BARley.

We had a terrible experience at The Barley, which opened relatively recently. We went in for a small nightcap before driving back to our hotel room. Both of us ordered a glass of whiskey off the menu. My whiskey was supposed to be $5, and my partner's was supposed to be $11. I ordered mine on the rocks, and my partner ordered his neat. When we got our drinks, the waiter said something about a 3 oz pour and, not knowing what it was really talking about, just nodded. When we got our bill a minute later, we realized that we'd been charged almost double the listed price of the whiskey. When we complained to a woman who seemed like the manager, as well as our waiter, we were told that whenever the whiskey is ordered neat or on the rocks, it comes as a 3 oz. pour, which is more expensive. Not only is this not what we ordered, but we also weren't asked if it was ok, and the higher prices were indicated nowhere on the menu! We didn't want larger pours because we had to drive back to the hotel room, but since the servers didn't ameliorate the situations, we felt obligated to drink what we had paid marked up prices for. I understand why the confusion happened, but the fact that it wasn't fixed after we made it clear that our drinks were not what we wanted was not acceptable. The poor experience aside, we originally went in because the interior is charming and the beer selection looked great. I just wish we'd had better service.

This is a good spot to pop into before heading to a restaurant or if you're looking to grab a beer. They have a nice beer list - mostly from Colorado, which I love - and some from Steamboat. It isn't a very big place but it's friendly and conducive to good conversation.

Crazy cool place, the layout, the vibe- the bartender was top notch in both coolness and in insight to the drinks and options- you can also bring your food in if you are drinking- also their swag is dope. Need to stop here if you are a visitor

Nice bartender accommodating to our last minute visit for happy hour. Mule was mediocre (aluminum cup; not copper). The beers were good. Wish there were more sweets as food options. Lively vibe.

chez is awesome! Great bar and atmosphere and good drinks. Ten out of ten review. So fun and good vibes

Below the main road. Go below the road. Good service. Lots of great beer. Nice sample options. If you are waiting or the bus, stop here. You will be fine if you miss the bus. Ha

Great beer selection! I honestly didn't need to go anywhere else. My favorite drink was a lavender porter, if I could've taken a growler home I would be enjoying some right now.

This is my favorite bar in Steamboat. Great beer list, cocktails, wine and small plates. Barrel aged Negroni is awesome. The owner Justin and staff Rob and Kim are super personable and create a fun environment. Highly recommend.

The Barley was recommended and rightfully so. Justin, the Owner, was so nice and knowledgeable. He suggested some amazing beers and offered exceptional hospitality. I definitely recommend The Barley for a relaxed place to chill and have an amazing beer after skiing Steamboat.

Great selection of beers and prosecco for my wife! Love the people working here! Getting food from the local restaurants give you a wide choice as well.

Hands down, the best bar in town. The staff is amazing and so is their beer selection. Take notes

This place has the best beer selection!! A wide range of options and varieties. I prefer a good ale that's not too hoppy, and they have LOTS of choices!!!

We had a terrible experience here and would not recommend it to anyone. We were so excited to spend happy hour enjoying the selection of craft brews. We did some shopping and returned for happy hour, which ended up not being so happy. We got a table out on the patio and it became evident quickly that they did not have any wait staff that was coming out to take orders. We selected three different beers that we wanted to try and two food options. I then went up to the the bar to order. The female bar tender would never even recognize me. There were four people sitting at the bar and she would only talk or take orders from them. She went to the far end of the bar and straightened something up, I followed her to that end of the bar and still nothing. I stood there flabbergasted. I kept trying for another five minutes and still nothing. You should not have to work this hard to get a beer and some food. After eight minutes of this shenanigans I had two choices, either make a scene to get her attention or leave. I chose to leave because the customer service was so bad, why would I want to spend any money and risk more bad service.

We stopped in here after dinner because of the "great beer selection". Unfortunately, if you are not an IPA lover, there is not much for you. One person in our group loves the IPAs, so he was happy. The rest of us like good beer, but there were not many options. There were a few stouts and a porter (which was high alcohol) and then some pretty boring fare. There was not a single wheat, wit or normal porter on the menu. The bartender was nice, but it was her second day and she was alone and did not know the beers. She told us to read the descriptions on the menu. We might have stayed for a few more rounds had there been options for the rest of us. This place has potential but the execution is lacking.

Such a fun place! Impressive beer selection, lively crowd, good ambience, knowledgeable bar staff, good music, and football on tv.

Great selection of beers, wonderful customer service, drink suggestions and a very modern bar!! We'll be back!

Casual and cozy, beer aficionados have much to explore. 30 Colorado beers on tap, sourced around the state. Fort Collins Black Bottle Mexican Hipster is a pleasant and surprising choice, aged in tequila barrels. Beverages complement pub fare (whiskey fondue, pork sliders, chili) that is local via Elkstone farms. Or, bring in a gyro from next door! Great place to hang out, friendly and knowledgeable staff. A winner.

Unfortunately this is very bad review. We go to Steamboat once a year to enjoy the slopes. We love visiting downtown to walk the street stopping at the bars, restaurants and shops. We had nothing but great service, food and friendly people until we walked into The Barley. We were met at the door by a very rude server. No greeting, no smile to welcome, just a scowl. The rude man walked us over to a table, slapped down a clipboard and demanded that we fill out the form for "contact tracing" purposes. He then walked away without saying anything else. This man doesn't understand the meaning of customer service and what is important in the retail bar business, repeat customers. Make the customers feel welcome! We walked out and down the street to the O'neil's Tavern. What a difference! We were meet at the door with a smiling face and a warm greeting. Before seating is they asked that we complete a contact tracing form which we kindly did. Great food, drinks and service. My advice to the owner of The Barley would be to have a better screening process for hiring employees. The man wearing the green Boston hat does not need to be in front of customers. We will not come back to The Barley and could not recommend the establishment to anyone.

Great bar and even better bartender. Kristen not only was knowledgeable about the beer selection she was passionate about Steamboat. Ambassador of city and very accommodating and friendly. Place had good people, great drinks, and excellent service. A must place to go at the boat.

Great place for a drink, best beer list in town. Unfortunately the service is not great. I sat without a drink for almost 10 minutes with an open bar at 5 on a thursday. I asked an employee for a drink and apparently only the 2 employees igonoring me could make me a cocktail. Dont know what's up with that. Would be 5 star if it wasnt for the terrible service. Not to mention the knowledge of the staff for a craft beer bar is non existent

It's a rare thing to come to a ski town and still feel like there are authentic, local bars out there. The Barley is one of those rare places. There's no glitz or glamour to the space but the extensive beer list, extremely friendly and attentive bartenders, and great mix of locals and regular patrons at the bar makes you immediately feel like home. It's a true Steamboat gem and a great place for a night cap.

I love this place, great atmosphere and staff. Our bartender Blake was super friendly and knowledgeable about the beers. I didn't even know what i wanted but he pointed me in the right direction and picked out one of the best beers I have ever had. Awesome place and staff that knows what they are doing!