Barney's Beanery

In Short – The longtime WeHo pub and grub institution has opened a sister spot on Santa Monica's pedestrian walk, packed with tourists, sports fanatics and young Westsiders. The encyclopedic menu offers dozens of chili plates, burgers and several potato-skin creations, while the bar serves up a dizzying array of international brews. The decor is junkyard chic, with battered license plates and rock memorabilia punctuating any wall space not occupied by a television broadcasting sports.

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Parking:: After 6pm, inexpensive flat-rate parking can be found in the many multitiered lots off Second or Fourth Street.
Save Money:: Happy hour is weekdays, 4pm-7pm, and offers discounts on domestic draft beers, well drinks and appetizers like buffalo wings and mozzarella sticks.
When to Go:: Karaoke sessions are scheduled Wednesdays from 9pm till closing.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“It's just a good time with a great atmosphere, great people, a pretty friendly waitstaff, and more.” “The bar scene is pretty fun and relaxed here, especially if you can get a table on the patio.” “Clubs and the like are fun from time to time, but Barney's is never a bad choice.” “s. Their pub style decor with licenses plates and hub caps gave the restaurant a very cool vibe, and their outdoor patio next to the Promenade is perfect for people-watching.”
drinks	96.87999725341797% positive	“If you're looking for beer, good place” “Barney's has a great beer and food selection but unfortunately the service is absolutely terrible.” “The bar scene is pretty fun and relaxed here, especially if you can get a table on the patio.” “Barney's is a great place for watching weekend sports games or getting a drink in the evening with friends.” “This is a great bar with marginal bar food.” “Barney's is a great spot on the Promenade for it's extensive, affordable menu and wide selection of beers on tap.” “But they have good bar food and the drinks are reasonable for LA.” “In other words, if you just want to throw on a t-shirt and jeans and drink with some buddies at a non-pretentious bar that isn't overpriced and has a great crowd, this is your place.” “Easily a favorite bar” “Barney's used to be the best bar in Santa Monica.” “Barney's beanery has great drinks and a great menu.” “Good sports bar” “The best sports bar on the Westside, by far!” “Lastly, you have the entertainment factor - I think I counted 40+ TVs behind the bar that will always have your favorite TV on.” “Definitly a great place to watch Football and get an evening drink.” “Just a good old fashioned bar.”
food quality	72.22000122070312% positive	“The food is great and a good value - nothing like pigs in a blanket with eggs for sub $7 bucks.” “like their salads, the tuna melt that they'll put on sourdough if you ask, and I'm especially addicted to their "Wurst Reuben," a tasty, if not healthy, sandwich.” “while back we enjoyed a very nice meal with good service and an all around good experience.” “This is a great bar with marginal bar food.” “like the original Barney's for its authentic appeal; I feel like this Barney's is trying too hard to look like the original.” “Barney's has a great beer and food selection but unfortunately the service is absolutely terrible.” “But they have good bar food and the drinks are reasonable for LA.” “The service at the tables is terrible and the food isn't that good either.” “Barney's Beanery lousy service, lousy food.”
menu variety	90.0% positive	“Barney's has a great beer and food selection but unfortunately the service is absolutely terrible.” “Great menu!” “There is an extensive menu, but I still have not found anything on it that is prepared well.” “Barney's is a great spot on the Promenade for it's extensive, affordable menu and wide selection of beers on tap.” “Barney's beanery has great drinks and a great menu.”
overall	100.0% positive	“Definitly a great place to watch Football and get an evening drink.” “To me, the best place to sit is on the patio-- you can do major people watching from there.” “It's a good place to go for lunch, if you don't have to stand in line.” “It's also a great place to catch a game (they have tons of TVs), which we do all the time (especially for Packer football games :)).” “Barney's is a great place for watching weekend sports games or getting a drink in the evening with friends.” “I'm originally from the Midwest and now live close to the Promenade, and this is easily the best place around the area that we frequent quite a bit.” “In other words, if you just want to throw on a t-shirt and jeans and drink with some buddies at a non-pretentious bar that isn't overpriced and has a great crowd, this is your place.” “If you're looking for beer, good place”
service	70.83000183105469% positive	“The young crowd was really friendly--even the girls were cool.” “Barney's Beanery lousy service, lousy food.” “It's just a good time with a great atmosphere, great people, a pretty friendly waitstaff, and more.” “The bartenders are really nice people and even though they usually have a large crowd to look after they are extremely attentive.” “Then they got rid of all their good staff.” “s. Their pub style decor with licenses plates and hub caps gave the restaurant a very cool vibe, and their outdoor patio next to the Promenade is perfect for people-watching.” “The service at the tables is terrible and the food isn't that good either.” “Barney's has a great beer and food selection but unfortunately the service is absolutely terrible.” “To me, the best place to sit is on the patio-- you can do major people watching from there.” “don't know how the people that run that place think that people will keep coming if they don't see their favorite bartender when they get there.” “while back we enjoyed a very nice meal with good service and an all around good experience.” “The place is also great for people watching on it's outside patio.”
value	100.0% positive	“The food is great and a good value - nothing like pigs in a blanket with eggs for sub $7 bucks.” “Most of their portions are big and offered at a reasonable price.” “Barney's is a great spot on the Promenade for it's extensive, affordable menu and wide selection of beers on tap.” “In other words, if you just want to throw on a t-shirt and jeans and drink with some buddies at a non-pretentious bar that isn't overpriced and has a great crowd, this is your place.”

01/30/12

HORRIBLE!!!

by Rudds at Citysearch

Horrible experience right off the bat. I reserved the mezzanine for a party of 35 to find out they double booked the spot. I was informed that we could share the spot but the existing party was NOT having it and coughed up an attitude. I was told the existing party would be there til 12 but they ended up squatting all night. Management did not do a damn thing and I did not want to ruin my birthday so i let it slide. We made the most of it by spreading out over 6 tables but still, the service was horrible and the crowd was rude.

If you decide to get a large party together in Santa Monica, go to Yankee or Ma'kai. I'm sure they wouldn't screw you over like Barney's did to me!

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08/23/11

The Food!!

by jillcanderas at Citysearch

I enjoy their food here. Lots of mouth watering flavor and I like the super fast way they get the food out to you, without feeling hurried. More accurately, I think I should say that the food comes out in successions, at the perfect timing.

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07/27/09

Not worth the wait

by kgeary74 at Citysearch

We waited for an hour to get into this place, I will say it was on a Friday night and that normally would have been just fine, if we had been told that was going to be the wait. She informed us when we got there that the wait would only be 25 minutes. The Hostess did a horrible job at keeping patrons informed as to the longer wait.

Once inside, I will say our waitress was on top of things. She got our son's meal out to him first, within 10 minutes of sitting down (very impressive) and actually got our meals out to us within 5 minutes of ordering (appetizers first, then main meal).

The food was not worth the money paid though, I have nothing against bar food but I have definitely had better. The French Onion soup was actually sweet, which it is not supposed to be and the fish in the fish and chips was actually a bit undercooked. My husband's chicken fried steak was the size portion that you would receive at a 5 star restaurant, not at a pub type place. The chips were great though...lol. I do not normally write bad reviews unless I had a really bad experience at a place and unfortunately this was one of those bad experiences.

Pros: Great servers
Cons: long wait, horrible hostess, not even above par bar food

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07/21/09

try barneys brew!

by thebopper32 at Citysearch

potato skins with cheese, chili, bacon, sour cream, and quac will leave you full for a day

Pros: close to the beach and great food
Cons: parking in santa monica can be tough

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06/23/09

Best Happy Hour in Santa Monica

by Babs1 at Citysearch

Barney's is my new neighborhood bar...What's not to like about this place. A great selection of food and beer (the burgers and onion rings are my fav.) combined with a laid-back atmosphere. Great Happy Hour specials.

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01/30/12

HORRIBLE!!!

by Rudds at Citysearch

08/23/11

The Food!!

by jillcanderas at Citysearch

07/27/09

Not worth the wait

by kgeary74 at Citysearch

07/21/09

try barneys brew!

by thebopper32 at Citysearch

06/23/09

Best Happy Hour in Santa Monica

by Babs1 at Citysearch

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