
Barrelhouse 101
545 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001
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
Brianne Rogers
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)
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
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
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
There are lots of menu items and a great selection of beer. The food was tasty, and the beer was cold.
Katarzyna Targosz
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
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
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!
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