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Barrelhouse 101 - Steakhouse in Ventura, California

Barrelhouse 101

4.5 (1622 reviews)

545 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001

American restaurant
Bar & grill
Traditional American restaurant

About Barrelhouse 101 - steak house in Ventura, California

Relaxed alehouse & grill with more than 100 beers on tap, upmarket pub grub & sports on TV.

Customer Review Summary

Barrelhouse 101 is a popular spot for late-night cravings, particularly revered for its burgers, fries, and boneless chicken wings. The restaurant boasts an excellent beer selection on tap, making it a must-visit for beer enthusiasts. Ambiance and service receive high praise, with attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere noted by guests. While many patrons enjoyed their food and drinks, reports of disappointing happy hour experiences, including diluted cocktails and flat beers, contrast with the generally positive feedback on the food quality. Menu variety is appreciated, with standout items like truffle fries and mac and cheese highlighted. The open seating and beautiful bar area also enhance its appeal, making it an ideal choice for casual dining or private events.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
1068
4
370
3
107
2
42
1
35
Based on 1622 reviews

Brianne Rogers

1 month ago

This is a good spot for a late night craving when I'm camping at the beach. We had a burger, fries, bacon wrapped pickle spears, and boneless chicken wings. It was all good for bar food, and they even had THC Tea, which was absolutely perfect after a long day at the beach :)

Simon Moore (Simonsez)

1 month ago

A great place to sample dozens of beers on tap, Barrel house is a must visit! The ambiance is perfect, location central, service superior. We didn't have food, but it looked good on tables near us. We will definitely be back!

Maciej Targosz

7 months ago

This restaurant offers a fantastic dining experience with its great atmosphere and very good service. The staff is attentive and friendly, making you feel right at home. The highlight, however, is the fantastic beer selection – a true delight for any beer enthusiast. Highly recommended for a memorable evening out!

T Anderson

1 month ago

So, we came for happy hour. Huge disappointment, drinks were 90% ice, beers flat. 2 out of 5. Nothing was horrifically bad but nothing was good… well the truffle fries were great but everything else fell short. The bartender and servers were great but the experience was lacking. 9 out of 10 dive bars would have put this place to shame. Moscow mules without copper cups and no mint. Tequila fresh was 95% ice and tasted like water waved over tequila.

John Bunce

5 months ago

There are lots of menu items and a great selection of beer. The food was tasty, and the beer was cold.

Katarzyna Targosz

7 months ago

So glad we chose Barrelhouse to dine in while in Ventura. Excellent service. We got the seats with no booking. Our waiter introduced himself and brought tap water straight away. Very friendly and quick service! Impressive selection of beers and house wine available too. Happy hour till 6pm. We had mini corn dogs for starters (great choice) and then classic and spicy burgers. Our food was amazing.

Janet Q

1 year ago

Great spot! Open seating inside or out. Great menu! Beautiful bar area. Awesome team! Shot out to Jonah and Carolyn who were extremely helpful! Perfect spot for a private event in the Karaoke room!

Erin Goulet

7 months ago

I had a cheesesteak sandwich and it was mostly veggies, which I didn’t care for, but everything else that everyone at the table ordered was awesome. The Mac and cheese especially. Great beer selection. I would come back!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Monday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$20–30