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Barley Mac, Arlington, VA

Barley Mac

4.0
4
843 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Barley Mac is an American tavern fare restaurant using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and with an extensive bourbon selection and fresh handcrafted cocktails. We're also known for our Saturday and Sunday brunch. Best of Arlington voted Barley Mac as a top vote getter for best brunch in Arlington. You'll be sure to find our 3 egg omelets, 4 different styles of eggs benedict's and our homemade mimosa flavors!

Don't forget about our Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4-7pm! Call and ask us for our daily specials. All happy hour and event inquiries can contact Events@barleymac.com

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Off street first come first serve metered parking. We also have a garage underneath the restaurant. Roughly $5 to $9 for parking. The entrance is off North Pierce street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Amilcar Rivera
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Our Brunch has been a staple of Barley Mac since its inception. Our eggs Benedict comes in three different styles from traditional to French Dip. We also have innovative flavors on our Brunch menu to suit any tastes.
    Brunch photo

Offers

  • Our Famed Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Barley Mac's Happy Hour offers unbeatable value and classic happy hour eats! Enjoy a drink after work with friends or colleagues while enjoying some of our best appetizers discounted for the after work crowd. Fan favorites include our classic Old Fashioned for $7, bottles and cans for $5, and our delicious Goat Cheese Bruschetta for only $6!

    Our Famed Happy Hour photo

What 843 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barley Mac offers a delightful menu with highlights such as "terrific chicken wings" and "excellent brunch." The "friendly service" and "fantastic drinks" are standout features, complemented by a "pet-friendly patio" perfect for outdoor dining. However, some reviews indicate inconsistent service and occasional delays, which suggest room for improvement.

843 Reviews
  1. Sampoorna

    Dallas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent brunch and the mimosas are so so good!! Very friendly service too!

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  2. James

    Richmond5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This is not a fair review because we ended up leaving without eating because they were only offering the “ brunch” menu and not the standard menu. The server said they only serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday from open until around 3:00pm. The website did not say that when I booked the reservation. The reservation actually gave you the option to select the brunch or the standard menu… which I selected. I hope to return when they’re serving the standard menu. The food really looked great.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Mac and cheese was great but the lobster was a bit dry. Menu says butter poached. I tasted no butter. The pizza and ceasar salad were great though. We sat in the bar and although the service was great eventually, we probably sat for 10 minutes before someone came to the table.

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  4. Jason

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and cocktails were great, except the fact that my wife’s cocktail smeeled like a dirty dish rag. Service was terriblly inattentive. Waited 30 minutes before I was able to flag down a waitress to pay my check.

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  5. Arlette

    Caribbean2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We made this reservation 1 week in advance in preparation for the Marine Marathon because of the varied menu. However, upon arrival we were notified that there was a fixed menu becaise of the marathon with NO pasta options or vegetarian options. These options weren't what we expected when we reviwed the menu prior to booking. We had to leave and scavenge food elsewere.
    Barley MacResponded on 15 November 2024
    Dear Arlette, We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the limited menu during the marathon event. We understand your frustration and will review our communication to ensure guests are informed about menu changes in advance. Thank you for sharing your feedback and hope you'll give us another chance in the future.

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  6. Ingrid

    Washington DC3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Slow service from disengaged server. Salad was drowning in dressing.
    Barley MacResponded on 15 November 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Ingrid. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the service and the salad. We’ll work on improving both areas and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.

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  7. Alex

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic—service on the other hand was not
    Barley MacResponded on 15 November 2024
    Thank you for your review, Alex! We're glad you enjoyed the food, and we sincerely apologize for the service not meeting expectations. We'll be addressing this with our team to ensure a better experience next time. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Matthew VIP

    Washington DC6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had lunch there today. Pretty generic/anemic chicken sandwich, and salad seemed like it came from one of those pre-made bags. I'd stick with HH and their fine bourbon and scotch menu.

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  9. Bobby VIP

    Washington DC22 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Service was abysmal, awful, and any other negative adjective you can fill in here. We waited a long time for anyone to approach our table. We were pleased to learn that Happy Hour was still in effect for the next 25 minutes. It took a long time for our drinks to arrive. Hot appetizers were served at room temperature. No staff member returned to our table (except to deliver food) the entire 2 hours we were there without me asking for someone to stop by. I had to clear the appetizer plates from our table. I had to get up and find a staff member to take our dinner order. I had to get up to get our check. Such good food but so many mistakes by a poorly trained and managed staff will mean that it will be a long time before we return if ever.

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  10. Kyla

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent! Loved the entire experience and a great place for picky eaters

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FAQs

Barley Mac offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 800-3070.

Barley Mac is rated 4 stars by 843 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Barley Mac

1600 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am Sun 10:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Off street first come first serve metered parking. We also have a garage underneath the restaurant. Roughly $5 to $9 for parking. The entrance is off North Pierce street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Amilcar Rivera
  • Delivery & takeout
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