The Little Brown Barrel

We ate here for the first the other week and it was amazing!. We did the crap dip bowl appetizer, caesar salad, elk burger and seafood trio. Food was ready in a timely manner, service was excellent and the owner gave great conversation. We will be returning.

We were driving far into Pennsylvania to buy something on Facebook Marketplace. When you get into rural areas alot of places to eat close as early as 8 PM! So I was happy to find a place with a kitchen open till 11 PM!!! With good reviews!!! When I called to confirm, the bartender was like “see you soon!” Charlie is so friendly and a fantastic server, as are his coworkers! OK on to the food… the food here is not ordinary bar food… it is excellent restaurant food! They have daily bargain specials like smoked wings and pirogies… so delicious!!! Had a sausage sandwich with fries also excellent! A side salad… excellent!!! And of course there is the bar!!! They have an ENORMOUS selection of beers on tap and canned. So much to choose. We had a cranberry mango Ipso Lacto and a Peach beer. Thank you for your hospitality, Charlie!!!

My family was traveling and decided to try this place after reading the reviews. We are so glad we did. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. I love that they have local artists work for sale on the walls. The food was delicious. I had the winter salad with grilled pears. My son had the classic panini and my husband had the elk burger. Everything was fresh and well made. The fresh cut French fries are awesome! We will be stopping here again on future adventures.

We were traveling through the area , searched for a place to eat . Glad we found this. It was a Sunday so the parking was free , but they have a paid street parking. Good selection of beers , great food and great service. We will be back for sure. Loved it.

Stopped for lunch and so glad we did. Wanted to find pierogies and they were homemade and delicious with just the right amount of onions and sour cream. Great buffalo chicken sliders as well. Nice beer and cider selections on draft. Great friendly service We will be back when in the area.

It's one of my favorite spots to eat. They have an amazing beer and spirit list. I have never had a bad meal from this establishment since it has opened. The food is always delicious!

We had a great experience at the Little Brown Barrel! The food was absolutely delicious and thoughtfully prepared. The Ale Battered Fish and Chips were a standout. The cod was perfectly crispy and clearly battered to order. The pickled onions on top added a unique zing, and the Old Bay fries were the perfect match. The housemade dill tartar sauce was fresh and flavorful, complementing the dish without overpowering it. We also tried the Smoked Wings with Creamy Buffalo Sauce. They were smoky, tender, and had just the right amount of heat, a great twist on a classic favorite. A special mention goes to the appetizer: Brussels sprouts made just for us. They were made to perfection and packed with flavor, a great surprise and a nice touch by the kitchen. Overall, the service was friendly, the atmosphere was inviting, and the food exceeded expectations. We’ll definitely be back!

Great spot and worth the stop. Owner Steve was taking pictures of a new plated Lobster Bisque and gave it to me on the house. It was delicious! The bartender Jackie was friendly and attentive and they have some great Belgium beers.

Great selection if beers. Just a bit overwhelming, but lots to choose from. I had the Bison burger and it was so juicy and delicious.

My family was traveling and decided to try this place after reading the reviews. We are so glad we did. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. I love that they have local artists work for sale on the walls. The food was delicious. I had the winter salad with grilled pears. My son had the classic panini and my husband had the elk burger. Everything was fresh and well made. The fresh cut French fries are awesome! We will be stopping here again on future adventures.

We've been here before and are returning! Great old time setting of the typical old style Coal Miners bar of Schuylkill county with a brass rail wooden bar tin ceilings and hardwood floors. We didn't have reservations but we sat near the bar at the raised tables and we were comfortable. I ordered an Oatmeal Stout Beer it was very cold and very good. My meal was the Bourbon Sirloin Tips bourbon glazed sirloin with onions & mushrooms served with roasted potatoes and Topped with melted cheddar cheese. The sauce with the meal was delicious the sirloin tips were a bit inconsistent on tenderness some pieces were chewy and others were very tender. Mushrooms and onions & potatoes were perfect companions. My wife ordered the Cajun Chicken Tortellini Grilled Cajun chicken and diced tomatoes in a creamy alfredo with tri-colored tortellini.. This dish is rich but it lacked the flavor of Cajun Seasoning & was overpowered by the Alfredo sauce. The tortellini was nice but my wife commented it might even be better with a lighter pasta like an angel hair! The Service and staff are very friendly & attentive. Trying not to be a negative review our meals came out very hot and overall The Little Brown Barrel serves up a nice meal.

Very cute spot with a lot of charm. Had an amazing lavender martini that was well balanced and the staff there was so kind. They had a puppy there that day that me and my family enjoyed being able to play with which elevated the experience so much more! Great drinks, convenient location, would reccomend!

Hands down 5 stars. Not just cause it's "good for the area." It's cause it's just DAMN GOOD FOOD. We found this gem by trusting the Yelp community. Holy cow, yinz mailed it! Hubby and I were in Pottsville for a function at my job. For the FIRST TIME EVER as a Yelper, I want to give 6 stars. The owner was super personable, the bartender was awesome (it was her 2nd shift and she knocked it outta the park with chocolate martinis). I had the French dip, and can say it def tanks in top 3. Everyone else had the panini and that all loved it. Fries were fresh. Owner threw in a piece of limoncello cake that was perfectly balanced. I can honestly say that this experience was our BEST restaurant experience this year thus far. Bread was lightly toasted and crispy. The ciabatta bread was not hard or chewy. The veggies were FRESH, and that makes a noticeable difference. Decor was intimate inside, and very tastefully decorated outside with the ability to cook s'mores (they offered us since it was closing and the private party that had rented the space had left). We met friends from the area for dinner, and they never knew this gem existed, I'll make this a regular stop when I'm driving through to my home office. If I could teleport one restaurant to my home town of PGH, it would be this one. Thank you for an incredible experience.

Simply amazing! The wait staff was so friendly and the owner was very personable with us , made us feel like we knew them forever. The food was fantastic. The chicken bacon Mac and cheese was phenomenal!! Large portions definitely a 3 day meal. The broccoli and cheese soup was delicious. Can't wait to be back. The atmosphere was a cozy pub feel

The French Dip sandwich and hand cut French fries were delicious! Service was excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Small town excellence in the world of craft beers and appetizers enthusiasts. In town for a baseball game and came across this gem. Extensive can/bottle and draft selection for every taste bud. Add on $1 pierogi night and you get one happy customer. Bartender was fantastic, great conversation giving me the history of the bar. A must stop if your in the area.

We stopped in on our way north after a long day of traveling and are so glad we did! Live music, friendly service, great beer/cocktail menu, and well curated, well executed menu! Everything was terrific and we look forward to returning. Well done'

Be prepared to experience the best burger around. Locally sourced beef that is tender and juicy. The artwork on the walls are also impressive. They are for sale too. Very attentive staff and we even got to see Santa cruise through town.

I have been here a few times. Use to be great. I wanted to contribute to the economy of the area. The owner wanting to save money has changed the menu to cheap bar food drenched with oil. Don't eat the meat. It's disgusting low quality. Flies were everywhere. The owner refused to replace my salad with one with no meat. I ordered fries and even the fries were soggy and gross with pieces of old beef mixed through them and again would not replace with meatless fries. My last time there. I had to pay to park.

We were traveling back to Connecticut from Maryland and were looking for a place for early dinner on a Sunday. I thought we are in the middle of nowhere on the highway. And boom this place comes up with high ratings like 15 minutes away. So we decided to try this hidden gem as it was rated by other Yelpers . It was perfect . Got to talk with the owner Steve . Nice guy, great chef, but from speaking with him I think the local folks don't appreciate his talents. We did . Thanks for the great drinks and delicious food. At good prices. Please give this place a try if your in the area or traveling on the highway.

Welcomed us near closing after a busy Mother's Day. Great service and ambiance. Amazing bar offerings: 81 beers on tap, and 153 whiskeys. Delicious cream of asparagus soup, fish and chips: perfectly prepared, two thick pieces of cod and lots of fries. All homemade and well presented. Reasonable prices. Pleased to have landed at this quality eatery in an otherwise so so dining area.

Good food and reasonable prices too. We went there after going to the Yuengling brewery tour. It was very good food and owner is very personable too.

This spot was excellent find thanks to the great reviews - the food was amazing and well made , it was slow but the craftsmanship to make the meal was very noticed. The burger , appetizers were good portioned and tasty. Would highly recommend and the friendly bartender / waitress was someone you'd marry tomorrow ... if we're in the area again would love to return to this small in size not stature place

What a sweet spot in Minersville! The atmosphere is inviting and the wait staff attentive. We started with delicious crab dip. Had a cup of tasty lobster bisque. The steak was perfectly medium rare. We'll be back.

I am a huge roast chicken fan. i get it every where I go. Tonight's dinner was far superior to anything I have had before I learned the sous vied the chicken and it is spectacular

Food and service were outstanding and what an amazing selection of bourbon, beers and cider. Had the pierogi appetizer, beef tips and skook steak sandwich. Definitely worth going here

Stopped in for Lunch. Nostalgic place, it is very open but a cozy feel. Menu is small, but I think it covers all bases. I ordered the 8oz (1/2 lb) Cheeseburger with fries, FRESH CUT fries.. I do not understand why more places do not do this. It is simple, potatoes are cheap and the end product is so much better than frozen fries. Anyway.... Burger was cooked perfect (went medium well this time) very juicy, the lettuce and tomato were fresh. Roll was a little heavy, but very good. Just my personal preference. Fries were cooked perfect as well, and just enough salt. For $12 this was a no brainer. Would have been just as much or more if you went to the arches or the king. Staff is very attentive and friendly. Chatted with the owner a bit. I will be back for sure !!!

My wife and I stumbled upon this hidden gem while vacationing in Pennsylvania. Hands on owner/chef is detailed oriented, along with helpful and accommodating staff. Great sandwiches that you can pair with a great selection of draft beers from a wide assortment of diverse breweries. Great atmosphere along with artwork from local artisans. Highly recommended.

My girlfriend and I were heading up the the Poconos for a girls weekend. We wanted a quaint dinner spot for on our way up, and Little Brown Barrel caught our eye on Yelp. Boy, were we pleased! This was the perfect place. From the lavender lemon drop martini to the Summer Stew; we were very pleased.

Food and energy were great . Not to mention the environment was relaxed and friendly. Service was fast and waiter was friendly.

What a gem! From the environment to the beer and food, it's all top notch. The food was extraordinary. I have food allergies, and the chef Cody was so attentive, as was the server. Can't wait to come back!

I found this place on google maps and have become obsessed with it!! The crab mac and cheese is to DIE FOR!! The blue mermaid beverage too!! They do specials every week and I tried their Elk, was very delicious. The suos verde chicken is so delicious as well. I make sure to stop here every time i'm in the area!! Please go and enjoy the food!! You must try multiple things off the menu!!

Look at my review history. Not many 5's. This is a fantastic restaurant. Staff. Food. Atmosphere. Beer and whiskey selection. My buddies and I are already planning on a motorcycle ride here for lunch... And we live in Fredericksburg VA. Pierogies, venison burger, black and blue burger, French dip, truffle fries - fantastic.

Fantastic experience! Stephen, the owner/chef, was great and really should open another restaurant on the Mainline!!

Great Food & Beer Selection. Steve - the owner is focused on detail. Dana our server was attentive and patient with 8 guys who spent too much time in the Yuengling tasting room.

Randomly stopped at this restaurant based on the rave reviews on Yelp and I have to say....it lived up to the hype. Tons of craft beers to try, servers were extremely friendly and helpful, and the food was amazing. We had a party of 10 and literally every person commented how delicious their meals were. I personally had the French Dip, which I would highly recommend. Like me, you have probably driven past this place 15 times and never even noticed it was there. Stop and grab dinner at this hidden gem, you won't be disappointed.

This place is awesome Came in to town from FRO trail riding!! This place is a must hit!! Menu is amazing.. beer selection is ginormous! the bartender that helped us was named Morgan! She was freaking awesome!!

My wife and I went for my birthday. We went based on reviews, but for some reason it never occurred to me that the name suggested an outstanding selection of bourbons and craft beers. I got into a bourbon conversation with a bartender named Steve, who I later discovered was the owner. Very knowledgable. And incredibly friendly and hard-working. After I discovered that the Pappy Van Winkle 15 year was out of my price range, he suggested a couple of more reasonable alternatives. I had two, and then finished with a nice stout beer I'd never had. Dinner was delicious. I started with the lobster bisque, while my wife had the squash soup. Both were very very good. As an entree, I got the sesame tuna. I asked for it rare, and was told that's what they do (and should). My wife raved about the tavern chicken panini, which she paired with a chardonnay. Friendly service, great atmosphere, delicious food and an excellent bourbon and craft selection. This was my first visit here, but certainly won't be my last.

A real hidden gem ! We love going here all their Menu items are Delicious plus the servers are friendly and do a great job. The owner is usually there and he always talks to us and Thanks us for coming. Highly recommend them.

I'll start out with the owner seems like a nice guy and is the main reason he's even getting 3 stars. I think he really wants to do well but as a manager with an insurance company for 25 years all we deal with is customer service, so I can tell you this. Never have arguments with employees in front of customers, it doesn't look good. And make sure you have a team meeting with your employees advising the same. If they have an issue, take it back behind closed doors, never out in front of the customers. Now onto the food. They do smoked wings but then put a wing sauce on them. Huge no no. Either do smoked wings or do deep fried wings with flavors. I think the wings could be really good but you can't flavor sauce smoked wings. The entrée was the New York strip. It was a very nice size cut of beef but loaded with butter and garlic on top so the first bite was a mouth full of garlic. Even with that, it had no taste to the steak itself. The problem was it had no sear to it at all and once you scraped the garlic off it was bland with no seasoning. I will be back to give this place another try bc like I said, the owner seemed pretty stressed that day, I want him to succeed, and I truly believe he's a nice guy. But his food has to be looked at closely. Hopefully when I come back things will be better.

I went on a slow Saturday afternoon and I can honestly say it was a truly pleasant visit. It is a cozy bar/restaurant that has excellent service and really good food. The owner made a point to strike up a conversation and was very friendly. The lobster bisque my wife and I ordered was great. My son and I ordered burgers and they were truly great, good crust with tender inside. The owner shared plans to expand the restaurant into the adjacent lot and I look forward to coming back and seeing it complete. Definitely worth the stop if you happen to be in this small town.

Great food and service. This is coming from a picky food snob. Well done Steve! Our server, Dana was a pleasure and very personable.

We came into town from Syracuse and found this adorable pub! What a diamond in the rough! Steve the owner was very friendly as well as the bartender Morgan! If you ever get to Minersville don't pass this place up! We will be back! Food was amazing!! Presentation was perfect! They even brought a piece of Italian cake out for my husbands birthday! I highly recommend this place!

My husband and I eat here regularly. Their food has consistent quality and the dishes are on point. Their specials never disappoint and for a non-beer drinking patron like myself, their seasonal cocktail menu gives me plenty of options to choose from. They occasionally have live music and a comedy night. I love this place!! A gem in our little town for sure!!

I really wanted to like this place. I read great reviews and prices were very reasonable. We traveled up from Berks County. It's in a very cool historic building which I love. When we got there we were the only customers to dine in. I guess one of the owners was sitting at the bar looking at his laptop. I assume that because he proceeded to take our order and continued to keep talking to us. It made me feel uncomfortable. I don't need to hear about how the ambulance has come for you there? I guess he was trying to be personable. We both ordered a small bowl of Lobster bisque. It was small for sure with absolutely no Lobster to be found. It was very tasty though. My husband ordered the cheeseburger with fries. He liked it. Not the best he ever had and the fries were very salty. I ordered the French dip and that was a tad bit salty and the fries also. So definitely not worthy of our trip up north.

This place is a must. Very small restaurant but the food is really really good. Plenty of off street parking and service was satisfactory. Very dark inside if you like that type of atmosphere.

The food was amazing. Best braised beef sandwich I ever had. The service was great and the owner knows his alcohol. highly recommend.

Just wow! Food is "off the hook". Service is Impeccable! Atmosphere is fantastic!!! Can't go wrong. Go here!! I think my first 5.

Took my family here, the food was Fantastic Everything was done perfect. The waitresses and bartender were amazing. Felt like I was at home

I found this gem of a place on Yelp and it was even better than described. We both ordered the chicken panini (on ciabatta this day) with fresh cut fries and it was the best sandwich we've had in a long time. Abby the bartender and the new chef are an asset to any restaurant. We are definitely coming back the first chance we get.

amazing food, great beer selection and owners/ staff was the nicest of people. i'm from out of town and found this gem and would recommend to anyone.

Great food, unique spot. The service was good. They have artwork for sale the walls which I thought was nice.

Wonderful food, very friendly service, modern with rustic overtones atmosphere. Highly recommend!.

Great place! My wife and I found this place on yelp while driving in the Pottsville area. We were treated with genuine courtesy from the manager, waitress and bartender. They have an awesome alcohol selection and extremely reasonable prices compared to most places. The food was fresh and tasted great. If we lived closer, we would go here often.

Loved this place! We walked in the door and we were greeted by the bartender Anthony. My husband had a rebel old fashioned and I had the lemon drop lavender martini. Anthony nailed our cocktails. I had the shrimp scampi and my husband had the ribeye steak. Both meals were delicious. Our waitress was pleasant. We will definitely return soon.

I went here for the first time this morning. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The staff were amazing too. Highly recommended. Looking forward to going there again.

Stopped here on a stop during a trip around PA and was pleasantly surprised. Their drink selection is HUGE, including cocktails, drafts, and bottles. Food menu is on the smaller side, but I tried the clams, pierogi flatbread, pretzels, and spring rolls and loved it all. Service was outstanding and the environment was very enjoyable, we were even able to pick out something to play on the tv. I can't recommend this place more, stop by if you have the chance!