If you want to see the Birds here its great! The bartenders are fun and wonderful especially Maggie and Stephanie! Good chicken cheesesteaks too! friendly crowd on sundays although loud but I get that. Last sunday I was their during an iggles loss with one of the worst seats in the bar but it was still fun! Tip the bartenders there well cause they are sweet and they hustle! Friendly Delco crowd.... All good! Bathrooms are wack but I don't go to a bar for the bathrooms:)
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Jen C.
In terms of this being a good "go-to" bar for a regular beer menu and bar food, this place works. It's close to where we live, so we will go here for a drink or a bite when we want something fairly quick and not very expensive. The menu is good in terms of being a "bar" menu, but there aren't too many healthy options. The "scene" and bar area is fun, especially with a group of people, and the outdoor area is nice. I recommend going here for a bite to eat with friends or family when you are looking for decent food and a fun time.
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Steve L.
Happy hour and the classic late $#!t show of delco! The good: All the bar food that can clog the biggest of arteries, actually the real food ain't bad either. specials, outdoor deck, dj, dance floor, pool table, prices, service at the bar, and sometimes a singer or two. Bad but avoidable: Some of the kids can get rowdy looking to fight, table service can sometimes be under par.
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Shane L.
Local bar feel with your normal menu and drink selections.... Nothing fancy or special. You can expect your regular bar items and a neighborhood bar feel. Tuesday specials are just soo worth it, but I'll never come on a regular night or weekend. This place is good for a quick mediocre meal and cheap drinks.
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Frank H.
Great Family Restaurant that is really committed to the community. They do all kinds of Fundraisers. The Deck is the Best Place to be in Delco during the Summer. Love this Place...
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Danielle R.
They have decent burgers, and appetizers. They used to have amazing "Jamaican jerk wings" but they took them off the menu for some reason- but they were delicious. I went here for lunch today ,and I got a Cowboy Burger (burger, bacon, cheddar cheese, onion tumbleweeds) which was quite tasty. However, I immediately regretted my choice as soon as I finished eating - there happened to be an extreme excess of cheddar cheese that my stomach decided it was not happy with. Overall, it's decent food - not anything I'd go out of my way for but a quick lunch meet-up or dinner isn't bad. My brother and mom have both had multiple bad experiences with the food here, which is why I stick with burgers or appetizers, very difficult to screw that up - although quite possible. The french fries that came with the burger were awesome, too.
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Jay F.
Food here is pretty awful. New deck is nice if you want to catch a game. This place is pretty gross. It's always dirty and smelly. I've heard of people getting sick here and that doesn't surprise me. I try to stay away from the food and stick to the beer specials if you're drug here.
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Gina V.
I came here for a post-work happy hour with a group of coworkers. I liked that they have a big covered and screened-in patio with a big bar and tables. We took up a corner of the bar were all able to fit and talk and hear one another and share appetizers. The prices are good - for $6 I got a big plate heaped with Old Bay fries - and the service was quick. The food was just ok, nothing special. I'd recommend avoiding the cheese sauce wherever possible. If you need to accommodate a big group in the 'burbs somewhere that you want to be able to hear each other talk and not go bankrupt, this is a good choice.
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Matt N.
Good sports bar for whether you want to eat and watch a game or drink with your friends. The drink specials aren't anything to brag about but the bar has good atmosphere on weekends at night
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Samantha M.
Went here recently for dinner for the first time in years. Honestly, everything was just about average. Not much was memorably good or bad. It's what you would expect at a typical neighborhood pub. We sat on the restaurant side, but the bar side seemed a bit rowdy, if that's what you're into. We got the potato skins to start and they were pretty good. I remembered hearing how good their eggrolls were, so we got the buffalo chicken and cheesesteak eggrolls. To me, the cheesesteak eggrolls were just okay, nothing special. However, the buffalo chicken eggrolls, which would not have been my first pick, were great. Everything about them was perfect and I liked that they weren't drenched in buffalo sauce. Service was slightly above average for this type of place. We didn't have to wait long for anything despite it being busy. I'm in no rush to go back, but I wouldn't be opposed to going back either.
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Joe M.
Maybe I'm snobbish, but I think it's tough to screw up bar food. Keep your fry-o-lators clean and your flat top hot, and you're in business. Not so fast, my friend. Barnaby's taught me otherwise. I had the buffalo chicken sandwich, which was a skimpy tasteless piece of fried chicken breast on a regular store brand hamburger bun (the kind I use in the the backyard barbecue). All this with cold bland fries, and this turned out to be a mediocre meal. C'mon, you can do better.
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Melissa S.
Was here with a large group. The bus staff/bouncers came to our table frequently, but never took everything - kind of just shuffled the empty drinks & plates around. I then noticed one pick up a pack of cigarettes and open it - I figured to check if it was empty and throw it out. Instead, he took a cigarette, walked to a table five feet away and smoked it! I later found out that someone noticed money was missing from their purse after leaving, which makes this all seem even more suspicious.
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Mark H.
OK - went there and ate on the deck, Food was pretty good but the service? it stunk! Waitress was so busy hanging with her boyfriend had to wait 10 mins before she even noticed we were there!
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Michael L.
What's that down the road? An Applebees? Well, then keep on driving. If a sports bar can't get nachos right then you know they have problems. Two stars because the waitress was nice and responsive.
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John C.
Good place to get a quick bite to eat and have some drinks with friends. I always meet friends and coworkers because it is right off the blue route. Now that the weather is nice it is perfect to eat outside. Since I don't go in late night I cannot comment on the atmosphere at night but I know it gets very crowded.
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Joe P.
Crowd is 21-25 or 60. Basement is loud and sweaty with those freshly out of college. Upstairs is kind of uneventful...cramped and stale with mostly locals. They just redid the deck although it's about the same size which was already cramped to begin with. Can be a shoulder to shoulder bar. Not a bad place, just an average place that gets old after the first few times you visit. Normally a police presence in the hospital overflow parking where Old West Chester Pike is.
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Jennifer B.
Have been here a handful of times for different reasons. Mostly I go for Happy Hours with my friends after work. I have also been there a couple times for lunch and dinner. They make the best Kamikaze shot around (not that I have them a lot) LOL. The food is better than bar food but still typical for a bar/restaurant, lots of variety and cooked well. They make amazing nachos and burgers. I would recommend going here for a good time and good food. Nothing particularly special about this place - Just an overall good time. Can get a little noisy for me - but that's a bar right?!
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Tyler R.
This one is difficult to rate. I came here for a happy hour the week between Christmas and New Year. I didn't like the vibe personally, but all the people there seemed jovial and doing well. Barnaby's isn't my speed, but I stayed to see friends. First thing, we were shown to a quasi-outdoor area, i.e. the smoking section. It was the only area where we could be seated for happy hour at 6:00pm. After making the quick choice to head inside and stay near the rear of the bar without seats, we wanted to order food. I opted not to eat because the menu looked pretty rough, all things considered -- typical bar food, but nothing very appetizing. Deep fried, cheese whiz smothered bites. The bar is arranged so that the kitchen is in the back right corner. So, if any food is ordered, or more ice is needed for the bar, it has to go through a packed house. This is not conducive to good conversations, relaxing, and having a comfortable time. As for the food and friends, they thought the food was fine, but a little greasy, beers were fairly priced, and the layout was a bit bothersome. Overall, it's not my speed, but it seems like if you get there early enough it could be enjoyable. From this one-off experience, I wasn't impressed. 12 thumbs down for the smoking section, too. Blech.
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Kristen S.
Just in tonight actually- two bartenders on helping people sparsely and busy texting. I sat for 17 minutes in a semi- empty bar without being acknowledged or waited on. Awesome service, won't be returning.
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Michele R.
DO NOT trust this place. My husband and I were there on Xmas Eve for a couple of drinks, we sat at the bar ate some wings. Not only was Heather, the bartender rude but she rang up someone else's bill on our credit card. So here we are on Xmas Day dealing with the bank tryng to get our money back that the batender ripped us of with. Shady is you ask me. I guess this is what people who work here do for customer service on Xmas. I will never return to this place again!!!!!
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Chris B.
"There is nothing I can do, if you don't like it, don't come back." Those words were spoken by the manager who came to our table when he couldn't explain why our food took over an hour. No apology, nothing off the bill. An absolute terrible way to conduct yourself and to conduct business in our tightly knit community. Will never go there again and will let our friends know via social media.
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JJ M.
Haven't been in a few years but a trusted source told me the menu had been updated and the food had improved. The place was packed and I do love to sit on their deck, even though they do not have waitress service outside. Highlights - our server was friendly and hustling. There are lots of TVs indeed. Not much else to smile about. We went for the Philly's Best Wings and some Macho Nachos to soak up a couple of craft beers from their decent selection. The Wings were meaty but unworthy of the premier billing. The nachos were well south of that. My clean-o-meter was swinging between yellow and red all night.
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Harry E.
Solid bar with standard fare. I wasn't blown away by any of the few menu items I ordered on a few different occasions. Prices of some food items seem way out of control: my prime example. Crab fries 6.99$ what?! It's a 20 cent potato fried in hot oil with 15 cents of old bay shaken onto the top dozen French fries, oh yeah they put nacho cheese sauce on them. The drinks were good, bartenders friendly and mostly attentive. My favorite thing about this bar is the feel. Down stairs is all about fun, good music, small dance floor, shuffle board, billiards, large bar for the space... Good times for all! Upstairs is all about the sports! Plenty of large TVs with many games on, a few games to play and again, another large bar. Also tables for larger tables. Cannot speak to the deck because i was here just after the new years. Although I here it is nice. Very pleased with my visit, we will return, but it's a bit out of the way for a special trip. Beers are cheap, liquor you pay for!
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Bradley S.
The portions were large, but the service was slow. The chicken tenders were extremely commercial, but mediocre. The Chicken Caesar had a lot of chicken but the onion soup was small. The prices came down since the last time we were there.
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Casey R.
This location and the other Barnay's I have been too are both very similar. They have multiple rooms, a large bar, lots of tv's for watching your team and a general selection of beer and food. Not a ton I can eat, but that is just like any main stream bar or pub. As Steve B. says they do have ample parking and great location near major roads. One time I was here during the playoffs, the bar was packed but the is nothing wrong with that, as the service didn't change. Overall an ok place for a beer.
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Steve G.
Barnaby's USED to have the best french dip...its gotten worse and the price has slightly increased. Coupled with the overabundance of big beer (budmillercoors) and way too many IPA's, for a stout and bock fan like I am, their beer selection leaves much to be desired. (I had heard rumors that if they got something nice, the bartenders would shuttle it away in their cars). Gets really packed on a game night, even in the dining area, and makes it tough to want to bring the family in. Its at least better than cooking.
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april d.
yoooo barnabys havertown is dope!!! quick food and a bunch of draft beer. hot ass wait staff (check out the cocktail waitress on friday nights) dj muve spinnin every thursday n sunday. come get $ome!
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Bang T.
Barnaby's is a sports bar as you all know, and what comes with most sports bars are dirty tables. the table was sticky and the booth we had was extremely uncomfortable. The waitress was nice though, she came by often to see if we needed anything. The best order we had was the Nachos which were BANGING... the beer was good as well but its beer how can you get it wrong. they don't offer pitchers on saturdays for some reason, which disappointed us. it was a nice relaxing atmosphere though. I would probably go back here only to drink a beer and have some nachos.
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J. S.
A long time ago my wife and I had an exceptionally good meal at the Barnaby's on Rt 202 down by Glen Mills (long gone now): a 5-star experience across the board. When we moved to Havertown, we were thrilled to have our very own Barnaby's almost within walking distance of our new home. Yay! Alas, there are no heroes in the world of local chain restaurants. Several happy hours and a couple of meals later, my wife and I were forced to revise our ratings of the mighty Barnaby's franchise: slide that 5-star arrow all the way left, folks--this place is TERRIBLE. The only thing "up" about THIS Barnaby's is the food, usually within 5 to 10 minutes of swallowing it (I'm not kidding here: in two of the four or so times I've sat down to a meal here, someone in my party actually VOMITED at/on the table). The optimist would say that this reflects well on Barnaby's consistency (the pessimist probably wouldn't say anything--he'd be too busy fighting to keep his food down). It is so bad that it became a joke in our household to say "let's just go to BARNABY'S" whenever we couldn't think of what to do for a meal. God help me, but tonight I broke my 7-year streak of avoiding this place. Maybe it was the sparkling new deck they've built (with a beautiful view of the parking lot, a car wash, and the Route 3/Route 476 interchange), maybe it was the oversized inflatable basketball on the roof, or maybe it was just a softening of my heart (or skull). But I just couldn't quit you, Barnaby's. So I dragged my two dear friends along to give you another chance. Surely you could muster just PASSABLE beer, burgers, and wings? [buzzer sound] I have to wrap this review up, as I feel another another wave of searing abdominal pains coming on (seriously!). The beer was beery enough, the salad was literally nothing more than crosscut iceberg lettuce, the burgers were unremarkable but inoffensive (that's GOOD for Barnaby's), and the wings were described by our party as "sandy," "like liver," "old tasting," "fleshy" (NOT as a compliment), and "oh my God, my insides hurt." Not sure if Yelp will let me give zero stars, so if you see any stars highlighted with this review, know that Yelp MADE me do that. Really, I'd like to assign this place the Mr. Yuk label. Remember those from the 1970s? They were excellent! You could write the state Poison Control Center and get a whole sheet of stickers and everything. If you could do that now, you could EAT the stickers and know that you were getting a better-tasting and less-gastrointestinally excruciating meal than you'd get at Barnaby's.
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James C.
My local hangout if I just want to relax and grab a drink with a couple of friends. I have to say the staff is attentive and nice. I usually go just to watch the game or just to chill out. I have tried the food a couple of times and have to say its mediocre at best but the menu selection is expansive so alot of items you can choose from. For a neighborhood bar it is good, so if you live in the neighborhood and just want to have a chill night out I recommend this place
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R T.
Food is mediocre (yes it's a meat market bar/grill but you CAN do good food in such places, they just don't). Beer sometimes tastes odd if from taps. Outdoor deck is nice; largely why people go there. Service is mixed: sometime nice, often not. The place has a smell - likely thanks to draught beer. Worst thing about Barnaby's? The bathrooms. The men's room is never clean enough and reeks of who knows what. It smells like a port-a-potty on a hot summer's day. "Oh it's a men's room in a bar, what do you expect?" one might say. Screw that. Power wash it down and/or renovate immediately.
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Kristine M.
Barnaby's is a dump disguised as a sports bar. I guess if you pile in enough drunkards the magic trick works. We literally had to move a wretched-smelling trash can away from the only two available tables and personally wipe down the least disgusting of the two. From there we had to go to the bar to get our own menus, go back up to order our drinks, and back up again to order our food. The food (caesar wrap + sliders) was as bland as the service. Dull and disgusting all around. The only reason this place gets 2 stars (instead of 1) is: (1) because they have a photo booth, and (2) because the dj announced over the microphone for my boyfriend and I to "get a room" after he noticed us making out in the parking lot. It's a good story, but seriously Barnaby's - where's the love?
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Ben S.
They didn't allow kids outside after 5 o'clock so on fathers day we left. (shake my head) not going back there
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Adam H.
Claims to be a sports bar, but really it's a dive bar. The wait staff seemed nice enough, the food is reasonably priced, but the quality is questionable at best. Beer selection is a joke, but that's not really too important in such a place. Basically the night I went (a Saturday) it was packed with slutty women and drunks to the brim. There are bouncers everywhere. behind the bars, at the doors, and in the bathrooms. While there I witnessed one man get arrested and another complete drunk try to fight with me over the pool table. I may be generalizing, but that seems to be a fair representation of the rest of the crowd.
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Lindsey W.
So I'm stopping in with friends from out of town so understand I'm not a regular. The bartenders and staff were very friendly and attentive. We started out at the outside bar until we got cold, they Judy enclosed the outside and added heaters but they weren't on this fall day. We moved inside to the bar food was good and TVs carrying all the fall football games were everywhere. Saturdays Bud Lights are $2.50. We had a fun time with friends and if we're back in town hope to go again!
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Big E.
This is the epitome of Delaware County, from the beer selection, menu, bartenders/wait staff, and most importantly, the crowd. Beer selection is what you would expect, nothing great, but they have the usual suspects. Menu is a little more expansive than your normal "bar menu", with that said the food is nothing better than normal "bar food". Be careful you don't stick to the tables, bar or floor.
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john t.
I enjoy this place when I want to take my family out for a bite to eat or if i want to go watch the game with a few friends . The bar and the dinning room are separated and the food is pretty decent. i love the cheese steak egg rolls and the beer selection is fantastic. More than a sports bar, it's a good destination for a night out with friends or a place to take the family and get some good grub.
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Jose A.
This is a cool friday night or saturday night spot if you are in the area, and one of the more happening places on route 3 around the 476 entrance. The food is standard gastro pub stuff, wings, cheese steak egg rolls, nachos. The beer selection is a-ok, sierra nevada pale ale, lager, sam adams seasonal, and the rest of the generic beer bunch, nothing to write home about at all. If you want a good time, and have time to kill, then why not Barnaby's...
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Ethan T.
Nice mainstream bar. Been going here since my college days and have been a fan of their half off apps and blue moon Tuesdays. This location houses an older crowd bu it doesn't bother me. Food has become par over the years as the selections aren't robust. It gets lost between a sports bar and family restaurant. Overall not a bad spot
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Robert M.
Great casual go to bar. If you want to REALLY drink, you can, at the 3 bar(s) Nice staff and specials. If you want to eat, it's pretty typical bar food, big menu, never had a bad meal. Also can be very family friendly, the large side dining room is away from the bar and great for kids to be kids (BONUS kids eat FREE on Wednesdays with free balloon animals!) Smoking all year out on the deck FYI, could be good/bad, up to you. No bother if you are inside. Take out 6ers. Only suggestions would be for a switch to handmade burgers over premade, and hot wing sauce is too mild( but the super hot is WAAAYY too hot)
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Jonathan H.
This place is disgusting. I should know better. Week after ween the men's room is a pit. Urine every where. Mold under the hand dryers. But night was the topper... Dirty diaper in the men's room. I won't be back.
(1)
Scott J.
If you can believe it I have never been here before. Grew up in Havertown but left before 21 and not returning till 33 leaves many "New" delco bars to try. Sat outside which was nice for lunch. Bartender was super nice and attentive the entire time. Their beer list is extensive and affordable. They have a separate menu just for the bottles and drafts which I always appreciate. If you like fried food you are in heaven. When I'm somewhere new I always order the wings. This is a great gauge to see how the rest of the menu is going to be. I ordered their hottest wings and they were perfect. Heat was all up front and then died down after a couple long pulls. Potato skins came with ranch sour cream which was different but good. Wife said her Cosmo was delicious as was her burger. In the future I wouldn't mind watching a game here.
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Jack M.
Had a pretty good plate of Nachos and a Coors Light here last night. Service was helpful and friendly though the food came out a bit slower than I'd like. If you want a good place to come relax with friends and grab a beer and some standard pub junk food, this is your spot. They're not doing anything exciting on their menu, but this is not what they are going for anyway.
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Mike S.
Huge Parking Lot with one across the street if main one is full. Has the deck which is huge in the summer. It is even enclosed for the colder months so that one can enjoy a tasty libation and not feel so crowded. Has plenty of flat screen TV's but the main bar is usually packed unless you get a spot at the bar. Also has a huge dining room and another bar downstairs called the Dugout. I prefer the deck myself while watching a game. They have pretty decent appetizers to go along with good beer specials. I like the samplers myself so that I can get a little of everything. Expect to run into someone from your past as Barnaby's brings out a lot of Delco as it is one of the few bars with a deck. Like most bars it is packed from Thirsty Thursday to Sunday. I have to also add that I have outgrown the dugout for Dance Party USA as I am not into that scene anymore, I just like to pull up to the bar get something to munch on while enjoying an adult beverage and one of the Philly teams do battle.
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George F.
This place sets the standard for lazy. There is not a more neglectful staff in all of DelCo. The waitresses only come to the table every 45 minutes. You should only go here if you want to wait an hour for an overpriced mediocre burger.
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Nando F.
Barnaby's in the Havertown area is the place you want to be at. A great place to enjoy any kind of event to a casual get together. Great bars , 3 to be exact located in this establishment. If you are crazy about any of the sporting events and can't get to the venue, than this is where you want to be. They also have a great happy hour going on over here, so why not cruise on in. *** The Deck, Bar 1 *** How can you go wrong, with that huge deck with flat screens hanging everywhere outside. It is built to satisfy you in all types of weathers, from that early spring to late fall with the heat lamps, down to the cintrella torches. Picture it, you are sitting outside, catching a game , enjoying the time with your loved one , the company of friends enjoying life. Their kitchen makes some great dishes for you to eat and enjoy. These guys have some great bartenders slinging out your favorite crafts or concoctions . Just sitting at that ginormous bar or high table nothing can compare to the outside festivities they offer. *** The Main Entrance, Bar 2 *** As you enter Barnaby's you are greeted with a hostess who is protecting that take section like it was life. There is another bar located to your left with seating outlining it. Great selection of taps, fully stocked to keep the party going. Plenty of seating as in booths and tables if your not into sitting at the bar with a plethora of TVs. No matter where you sit bar or table you have a great vantage point. To the right as you enter is the dining room where you can escape the madness of the raging sports fan. ( I am one of those fans mind you ) *** The Down Stairs, Bar 3 *** This is where everyone who wants to do a little boogie goes. Downstairs also another good sized bar with a little more. This area has a pool tables , some sporting games and provides a D.J. for the tiny dancer in you. The area does attract a crowd where the women finally have " their time " after the game has ended. If the women are forced to sit with their boyfriend or husband for 2-3 hours, guys you can do the same for her. Barnaby's has one of the biggest parking lots that is cut into 2 sections. If the main lot is full you can cross over into the secondary one. Sometimes when both are full you can park at the hospital located next door. They have a great staff, great food from the appetizers down to the desserts, plenty of TVs. Another plus is that they have great access points coming off the blue rt. so there is no confusion, you can't get lost. Go in, enjoy a few libations , or go and dance if you want. I won't stop you, you might even see me on the deck or inside. -Nando approved
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Ken D.
West Chester location is better. The food here is not the best. Some bartenders are great. Some not so great. Place can get pretty packed on busy nights. Deck area is cool but smokey. I usually go late afternoon early eve.
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Doug A.
Everyone I know who visits Barnaby's walks away saying a few things: 1. Good sports bar 2. Good wings 3. Good bartenders 4. Disgusting bathrooms And #4 is so disgusting that the urine on the toilet seats, no locks on the stalls and the yellow toilet paper streamed across the floor and the used diaper on the sink, completely defines the experience. Yes, it's that bad. No, you would not want your Mom going there. So, until the owners realize they are the "Double Deuce" of Havertown, Barnaby's will be categorized for what it is...a fraternity-like sports bar for the locals. And it's just so easy to fix before the Health Department does it for them.
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Mary M.
If I could give this place zeros stars, I would! We came here for a friend's birthday on Saturday and decided to get a wristband for $25 for open bar. The hours were 9:00 - Midnight. We weren't allowed downstairs (which was the entire reason we picked this place) until 10:30 because the party downstairs extended their party. The bartenders are terrible. I assume they ignore you when you have a wristband because they assume you won't tip them. But I definitely did NOT get my $25 worth of drinks because they skip right over you. At one point towards the end of the night, we decided to go on the deck area. A drunk patron blocking the door ALL night spilled a drink on my friend. Instead of apologizing, the patron started screaming at her. The birthday boy who just so happens to be African American, stepped in and told the white patron to apologize to the girl. At this point, security came over to separate everyone and they had it under control. Then male bartender on the deck came over and started SCREAMING in my face to "shut the f*ck up" when I told him it was fine and we were leaving the deck area. This was after midnight so my wristband drinking was over. In addition to the $25 open bar wristband, I spent an additional $45 there. 3 drinks were left on the bar because we were so disgusted at this bartender's actions. Clearly he doesn't like black patrons in his area. Instead of listening to what had happened he took the side of the white patron who overly drunk and was in the wrong. I am white by the way and never witnessed such racist BS in my life. Security had it handled, no physical fight ever ensued. Mr. Bartender should have stayed behind the bar and continued to ignore people who wanted drinks. I will never step foot in this place again and I encourage you all to do the same. I am ashamed I ever spent a dime in here.
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Steven B.
If you are looking for sports bar paradise Barnaby's may send you into ecstasy! There are two sides to this place; the bar and the restaurant. This review is just for the bar and it is about as good as it gets for suburban sports bars. Let's look at why these guys have been packing them in for 15 years. * Easy access 30 seconds off the Blue Route exit for Havertown. * A giant parking lot. * About a bazillion TVs that are nicely labeled on game days. You are definitely going to see your game here. * Competent bartenders. Many have been there for over five years. It doesn't hurt that lots of them are beautiful women. * Gastro Pub food. Way better than your usual bar food. The entire restaurant menu is available at the bar. House made soups that are excellent. Special requests are no problem. Want your burger "Cajun"? No problem. They'll make it happen. Cheesesteak eggrolls are to die for. They are house made and served with this incredible spicy ketchup. If you are in the burbs and looking for a game day venue, Barnaby's may be just the place!
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Mike C.
We went there on a Friday evening about 6;30, there was about 10 of us. I ordered the Pubster sandwich that described the sandwich as "shaved rib piled high on a bun'. I could not wait to get it as I was hungry. That was the worst sandwich, the meat was sliced thick and sliced with the grain and could not chew it. I went to the mngr and told him as I did not want to make a sceen at the table. He said "to tell you the truth you got a regular roast beef sandwich, we ran out of the rib" He took it off the bill but I was extremly dissapointed. Must have been a pound of meat. I tried a crab cake that someone else gave me and it was a 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. I had the cheddar/mushroom/dried tomato soup, it was the best soup (except lobster bisque in a fancy rest) I ever ever had! Waitress was very pleasant and quick. I would never go back again except to get that soup. The frech fries were piled so high on my plate, all 10 of us could not have finished them, why so many?
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Address :1901 Old W Chester Pike
Havertown, PA, 19083
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner, Late Night Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Very Loud Music : DJ, Live, Juke Box, Background Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Tue Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Christopher S.
If you want to see the Birds here its great! The bartenders are fun and wonderful especially Maggie and Stephanie! Good chicken cheesesteaks too! friendly crowd on sundays although loud but I get that. Last sunday I was their during an iggles loss with one of the worst seats in the bar but it was still fun! Tip the bartenders there well cause they are sweet and they hustle! Friendly Delco crowd.... All good! Bathrooms are wack but I don't go to a bar for the bathrooms:)
(4)Jen C.
In terms of this being a good "go-to" bar for a regular beer menu and bar food, this place works. It's close to where we live, so we will go here for a drink or a bite when we want something fairly quick and not very expensive. The menu is good in terms of being a "bar" menu, but there aren't too many healthy options. The "scene" and bar area is fun, especially with a group of people, and the outdoor area is nice. I recommend going here for a bite to eat with friends or family when you are looking for decent food and a fun time.
(3)Steve L.
Happy hour and the classic late $#!t show of delco! The good: All the bar food that can clog the biggest of arteries, actually the real food ain't bad either. specials, outdoor deck, dj, dance floor, pool table, prices, service at the bar, and sometimes a singer or two. Bad but avoidable: Some of the kids can get rowdy looking to fight, table service can sometimes be under par.
(4)Shane L.
Local bar feel with your normal menu and drink selections.... Nothing fancy or special. You can expect your regular bar items and a neighborhood bar feel. Tuesday specials are just soo worth it, but I'll never come on a regular night or weekend. This place is good for a quick mediocre meal and cheap drinks.
(2)Frank H.
Great Family Restaurant that is really committed to the community. They do all kinds of Fundraisers. The Deck is the Best Place to be in Delco during the Summer. Love this Place...
(5)Danielle R.
They have decent burgers, and appetizers. They used to have amazing "Jamaican jerk wings" but they took them off the menu for some reason- but they were delicious. I went here for lunch today ,and I got a Cowboy Burger (burger, bacon, cheddar cheese, onion tumbleweeds) which was quite tasty. However, I immediately regretted my choice as soon as I finished eating - there happened to be an extreme excess of cheddar cheese that my stomach decided it was not happy with. Overall, it's decent food - not anything I'd go out of my way for but a quick lunch meet-up or dinner isn't bad. My brother and mom have both had multiple bad experiences with the food here, which is why I stick with burgers or appetizers, very difficult to screw that up - although quite possible. The french fries that came with the burger were awesome, too.
(3)Jay F.
Food here is pretty awful. New deck is nice if you want to catch a game. This place is pretty gross. It's always dirty and smelly. I've heard of people getting sick here and that doesn't surprise me. I try to stay away from the food and stick to the beer specials if you're drug here.
(2)Gina V.
I came here for a post-work happy hour with a group of coworkers. I liked that they have a big covered and screened-in patio with a big bar and tables. We took up a corner of the bar were all able to fit and talk and hear one another and share appetizers. The prices are good - for $6 I got a big plate heaped with Old Bay fries - and the service was quick. The food was just ok, nothing special. I'd recommend avoiding the cheese sauce wherever possible. If you need to accommodate a big group in the 'burbs somewhere that you want to be able to hear each other talk and not go bankrupt, this is a good choice.
(3)Matt N.
Good sports bar for whether you want to eat and watch a game or drink with your friends. The drink specials aren't anything to brag about but the bar has good atmosphere on weekends at night
(3)Samantha M.
Went here recently for dinner for the first time in years. Honestly, everything was just about average. Not much was memorably good or bad. It's what you would expect at a typical neighborhood pub. We sat on the restaurant side, but the bar side seemed a bit rowdy, if that's what you're into. We got the potato skins to start and they were pretty good. I remembered hearing how good their eggrolls were, so we got the buffalo chicken and cheesesteak eggrolls. To me, the cheesesteak eggrolls were just okay, nothing special. However, the buffalo chicken eggrolls, which would not have been my first pick, were great. Everything about them was perfect and I liked that they weren't drenched in buffalo sauce. Service was slightly above average for this type of place. We didn't have to wait long for anything despite it being busy. I'm in no rush to go back, but I wouldn't be opposed to going back either.
(3)Joe M.
Maybe I'm snobbish, but I think it's tough to screw up bar food. Keep your fry-o-lators clean and your flat top hot, and you're in business. Not so fast, my friend. Barnaby's taught me otherwise. I had the buffalo chicken sandwich, which was a skimpy tasteless piece of fried chicken breast on a regular store brand hamburger bun (the kind I use in the the backyard barbecue). All this with cold bland fries, and this turned out to be a mediocre meal. C'mon, you can do better.
(2)Melissa S.
Was here with a large group. The bus staff/bouncers came to our table frequently, but never took everything - kind of just shuffled the empty drinks & plates around. I then noticed one pick up a pack of cigarettes and open it - I figured to check if it was empty and throw it out. Instead, he took a cigarette, walked to a table five feet away and smoked it! I later found out that someone noticed money was missing from their purse after leaving, which makes this all seem even more suspicious.
(1)Mark H.
OK - went there and ate on the deck, Food was pretty good but the service? it stunk! Waitress was so busy hanging with her boyfriend had to wait 10 mins before she even noticed we were there!
(2)Michael L.
What's that down the road? An Applebees? Well, then keep on driving. If a sports bar can't get nachos right then you know they have problems. Two stars because the waitress was nice and responsive.
(2)John C.
Good place to get a quick bite to eat and have some drinks with friends. I always meet friends and coworkers because it is right off the blue route. Now that the weather is nice it is perfect to eat outside. Since I don't go in late night I cannot comment on the atmosphere at night but I know it gets very crowded.
(4)Joe P.
Crowd is 21-25 or 60. Basement is loud and sweaty with those freshly out of college. Upstairs is kind of uneventful...cramped and stale with mostly locals. They just redid the deck although it's about the same size which was already cramped to begin with. Can be a shoulder to shoulder bar. Not a bad place, just an average place that gets old after the first few times you visit. Normally a police presence in the hospital overflow parking where Old West Chester Pike is.
(3)Jennifer B.
Have been here a handful of times for different reasons. Mostly I go for Happy Hours with my friends after work. I have also been there a couple times for lunch and dinner. They make the best Kamikaze shot around (not that I have them a lot) LOL. The food is better than bar food but still typical for a bar/restaurant, lots of variety and cooked well. They make amazing nachos and burgers. I would recommend going here for a good time and good food. Nothing particularly special about this place - Just an overall good time. Can get a little noisy for me - but that's a bar right?!
(3)Tyler R.
This one is difficult to rate. I came here for a happy hour the week between Christmas and New Year. I didn't like the vibe personally, but all the people there seemed jovial and doing well. Barnaby's isn't my speed, but I stayed to see friends. First thing, we were shown to a quasi-outdoor area, i.e. the smoking section. It was the only area where we could be seated for happy hour at 6:00pm. After making the quick choice to head inside and stay near the rear of the bar without seats, we wanted to order food. I opted not to eat because the menu looked pretty rough, all things considered -- typical bar food, but nothing very appetizing. Deep fried, cheese whiz smothered bites. The bar is arranged so that the kitchen is in the back right corner. So, if any food is ordered, or more ice is needed for the bar, it has to go through a packed house. This is not conducive to good conversations, relaxing, and having a comfortable time. As for the food and friends, they thought the food was fine, but a little greasy, beers were fairly priced, and the layout was a bit bothersome. Overall, it's not my speed, but it seems like if you get there early enough it could be enjoyable. From this one-off experience, I wasn't impressed. 12 thumbs down for the smoking section, too. Blech.
(2)Kristen S.
Just in tonight actually- two bartenders on helping people sparsely and busy texting. I sat for 17 minutes in a semi- empty bar without being acknowledged or waited on. Awesome service, won't be returning.
(1)Michele R.
DO NOT trust this place. My husband and I were there on Xmas Eve for a couple of drinks, we sat at the bar ate some wings. Not only was Heather, the bartender rude but she rang up someone else's bill on our credit card. So here we are on Xmas Day dealing with the bank tryng to get our money back that the batender ripped us of with. Shady is you ask me. I guess this is what people who work here do for customer service on Xmas. I will never return to this place again!!!!!
(1)Chris B.
"There is nothing I can do, if you don't like it, don't come back." Those words were spoken by the manager who came to our table when he couldn't explain why our food took over an hour. No apology, nothing off the bill. An absolute terrible way to conduct yourself and to conduct business in our tightly knit community. Will never go there again and will let our friends know via social media.
(1)JJ M.
Haven't been in a few years but a trusted source told me the menu had been updated and the food had improved. The place was packed and I do love to sit on their deck, even though they do not have waitress service outside. Highlights - our server was friendly and hustling. There are lots of TVs indeed. Not much else to smile about. We went for the Philly's Best Wings and some Macho Nachos to soak up a couple of craft beers from their decent selection. The Wings were meaty but unworthy of the premier billing. The nachos were well south of that. My clean-o-meter was swinging between yellow and red all night.
(1)Harry E.
Solid bar with standard fare. I wasn't blown away by any of the few menu items I ordered on a few different occasions. Prices of some food items seem way out of control: my prime example. Crab fries 6.99$ what?! It's a 20 cent potato fried in hot oil with 15 cents of old bay shaken onto the top dozen French fries, oh yeah they put nacho cheese sauce on them. The drinks were good, bartenders friendly and mostly attentive. My favorite thing about this bar is the feel. Down stairs is all about fun, good music, small dance floor, shuffle board, billiards, large bar for the space... Good times for all! Upstairs is all about the sports! Plenty of large TVs with many games on, a few games to play and again, another large bar. Also tables for larger tables. Cannot speak to the deck because i was here just after the new years. Although I here it is nice. Very pleased with my visit, we will return, but it's a bit out of the way for a special trip. Beers are cheap, liquor you pay for!
(3)Bradley S.
The portions were large, but the service was slow. The chicken tenders were extremely commercial, but mediocre. The Chicken Caesar had a lot of chicken but the onion soup was small. The prices came down since the last time we were there.
(3)Casey R.
This location and the other Barnay's I have been too are both very similar. They have multiple rooms, a large bar, lots of tv's for watching your team and a general selection of beer and food. Not a ton I can eat, but that is just like any main stream bar or pub. As Steve B. says they do have ample parking and great location near major roads. One time I was here during the playoffs, the bar was packed but the is nothing wrong with that, as the service didn't change. Overall an ok place for a beer.
(3)Steve G.
Barnaby's USED to have the best french dip...its gotten worse and the price has slightly increased. Coupled with the overabundance of big beer (budmillercoors) and way too many IPA's, for a stout and bock fan like I am, their beer selection leaves much to be desired. (I had heard rumors that if they got something nice, the bartenders would shuttle it away in their cars). Gets really packed on a game night, even in the dining area, and makes it tough to want to bring the family in. Its at least better than cooking.
(3)april d.
yoooo barnabys havertown is dope!!! quick food and a bunch of draft beer. hot ass wait staff (check out the cocktail waitress on friday nights) dj muve spinnin every thursday n sunday. come get $ome!
(5)Bang T.
Barnaby's is a sports bar as you all know, and what comes with most sports bars are dirty tables. the table was sticky and the booth we had was extremely uncomfortable. The waitress was nice though, she came by often to see if we needed anything. The best order we had was the Nachos which were BANGING... the beer was good as well but its beer how can you get it wrong. they don't offer pitchers on saturdays for some reason, which disappointed us. it was a nice relaxing atmosphere though. I would probably go back here only to drink a beer and have some nachos.
(3)J. S.
A long time ago my wife and I had an exceptionally good meal at the Barnaby's on Rt 202 down by Glen Mills (long gone now): a 5-star experience across the board. When we moved to Havertown, we were thrilled to have our very own Barnaby's almost within walking distance of our new home. Yay! Alas, there are no heroes in the world of local chain restaurants. Several happy hours and a couple of meals later, my wife and I were forced to revise our ratings of the mighty Barnaby's franchise: slide that 5-star arrow all the way left, folks--this place is TERRIBLE. The only thing "up" about THIS Barnaby's is the food, usually within 5 to 10 minutes of swallowing it (I'm not kidding here: in two of the four or so times I've sat down to a meal here, someone in my party actually VOMITED at/on the table). The optimist would say that this reflects well on Barnaby's consistency (the pessimist probably wouldn't say anything--he'd be too busy fighting to keep his food down). It is so bad that it became a joke in our household to say "let's just go to BARNABY'S" whenever we couldn't think of what to do for a meal. God help me, but tonight I broke my 7-year streak of avoiding this place. Maybe it was the sparkling new deck they've built (with a beautiful view of the parking lot, a car wash, and the Route 3/Route 476 interchange), maybe it was the oversized inflatable basketball on the roof, or maybe it was just a softening of my heart (or skull). But I just couldn't quit you, Barnaby's. So I dragged my two dear friends along to give you another chance. Surely you could muster just PASSABLE beer, burgers, and wings? [buzzer sound] I have to wrap this review up, as I feel another another wave of searing abdominal pains coming on (seriously!). The beer was beery enough, the salad was literally nothing more than crosscut iceberg lettuce, the burgers were unremarkable but inoffensive (that's GOOD for Barnaby's), and the wings were described by our party as "sandy," "like liver," "old tasting," "fleshy" (NOT as a compliment), and "oh my God, my insides hurt." Not sure if Yelp will let me give zero stars, so if you see any stars highlighted with this review, know that Yelp MADE me do that. Really, I'd like to assign this place the Mr. Yuk label. Remember those from the 1970s? They were excellent! You could write the state Poison Control Center and get a whole sheet of stickers and everything. If you could do that now, you could EAT the stickers and know that you were getting a better-tasting and less-gastrointestinally excruciating meal than you'd get at Barnaby's.
(1)James C.
My local hangout if I just want to relax and grab a drink with a couple of friends. I have to say the staff is attentive and nice. I usually go just to watch the game or just to chill out. I have tried the food a couple of times and have to say its mediocre at best but the menu selection is expansive so alot of items you can choose from. For a neighborhood bar it is good, so if you live in the neighborhood and just want to have a chill night out I recommend this place
(4)R T.
Food is mediocre (yes it's a meat market bar/grill but you CAN do good food in such places, they just don't). Beer sometimes tastes odd if from taps. Outdoor deck is nice; largely why people go there. Service is mixed: sometime nice, often not. The place has a smell - likely thanks to draught beer. Worst thing about Barnaby's? The bathrooms. The men's room is never clean enough and reeks of who knows what. It smells like a port-a-potty on a hot summer's day. "Oh it's a men's room in a bar, what do you expect?" one might say. Screw that. Power wash it down and/or renovate immediately.
(2)Kristine M.
Barnaby's is a dump disguised as a sports bar. I guess if you pile in enough drunkards the magic trick works. We literally had to move a wretched-smelling trash can away from the only two available tables and personally wipe down the least disgusting of the two. From there we had to go to the bar to get our own menus, go back up to order our drinks, and back up again to order our food. The food (caesar wrap + sliders) was as bland as the service. Dull and disgusting all around. The only reason this place gets 2 stars (instead of 1) is: (1) because they have a photo booth, and (2) because the dj announced over the microphone for my boyfriend and I to "get a room" after he noticed us making out in the parking lot. It's a good story, but seriously Barnaby's - where's the love?
(2)Ben S.
They didn't allow kids outside after 5 o'clock so on fathers day we left. (shake my head) not going back there
(1)Adam H.
Claims to be a sports bar, but really it's a dive bar. The wait staff seemed nice enough, the food is reasonably priced, but the quality is questionable at best. Beer selection is a joke, but that's not really too important in such a place. Basically the night I went (a Saturday) it was packed with slutty women and drunks to the brim. There are bouncers everywhere. behind the bars, at the doors, and in the bathrooms. While there I witnessed one man get arrested and another complete drunk try to fight with me over the pool table. I may be generalizing, but that seems to be a fair representation of the rest of the crowd.
(1)Lindsey W.
So I'm stopping in with friends from out of town so understand I'm not a regular. The bartenders and staff were very friendly and attentive. We started out at the outside bar until we got cold, they Judy enclosed the outside and added heaters but they weren't on this fall day. We moved inside to the bar food was good and TVs carrying all the fall football games were everywhere. Saturdays Bud Lights are $2.50. We had a fun time with friends and if we're back in town hope to go again!
(4)Big E.
This is the epitome of Delaware County, from the beer selection, menu, bartenders/wait staff, and most importantly, the crowd. Beer selection is what you would expect, nothing great, but they have the usual suspects. Menu is a little more expansive than your normal "bar menu", with that said the food is nothing better than normal "bar food". Be careful you don't stick to the tables, bar or floor.
(3)john t.
I enjoy this place when I want to take my family out for a bite to eat or if i want to go watch the game with a few friends . The bar and the dinning room are separated and the food is pretty decent. i love the cheese steak egg rolls and the beer selection is fantastic. More than a sports bar, it's a good destination for a night out with friends or a place to take the family and get some good grub.
(4)Jose A.
This is a cool friday night or saturday night spot if you are in the area, and one of the more happening places on route 3 around the 476 entrance. The food is standard gastro pub stuff, wings, cheese steak egg rolls, nachos. The beer selection is a-ok, sierra nevada pale ale, lager, sam adams seasonal, and the rest of the generic beer bunch, nothing to write home about at all. If you want a good time, and have time to kill, then why not Barnaby's...
(3)Ethan T.
Nice mainstream bar. Been going here since my college days and have been a fan of their half off apps and blue moon Tuesdays. This location houses an older crowd bu it doesn't bother me. Food has become par over the years as the selections aren't robust. It gets lost between a sports bar and family restaurant. Overall not a bad spot
(3)Robert M.
Great casual go to bar. If you want to REALLY drink, you can, at the 3 bar(s) Nice staff and specials. If you want to eat, it's pretty typical bar food, big menu, never had a bad meal. Also can be very family friendly, the large side dining room is away from the bar and great for kids to be kids (BONUS kids eat FREE on Wednesdays with free balloon animals!) Smoking all year out on the deck FYI, could be good/bad, up to you. No bother if you are inside. Take out 6ers. Only suggestions would be for a switch to handmade burgers over premade, and hot wing sauce is too mild( but the super hot is WAAAYY too hot)
(5)Jonathan H.
This place is disgusting. I should know better. Week after ween the men's room is a pit. Urine every where. Mold under the hand dryers. But night was the topper... Dirty diaper in the men's room. I won't be back.
(1)Scott J.
If you can believe it I have never been here before. Grew up in Havertown but left before 21 and not returning till 33 leaves many "New" delco bars to try. Sat outside which was nice for lunch. Bartender was super nice and attentive the entire time. Their beer list is extensive and affordable. They have a separate menu just for the bottles and drafts which I always appreciate. If you like fried food you are in heaven. When I'm somewhere new I always order the wings. This is a great gauge to see how the rest of the menu is going to be. I ordered their hottest wings and they were perfect. Heat was all up front and then died down after a couple long pulls. Potato skins came with ranch sour cream which was different but good. Wife said her Cosmo was delicious as was her burger. In the future I wouldn't mind watching a game here.
(3)Jack M.
Had a pretty good plate of Nachos and a Coors Light here last night. Service was helpful and friendly though the food came out a bit slower than I'd like. If you want a good place to come relax with friends and grab a beer and some standard pub junk food, this is your spot. They're not doing anything exciting on their menu, but this is not what they are going for anyway.
(3)Mike S.
Huge Parking Lot with one across the street if main one is full. Has the deck which is huge in the summer. It is even enclosed for the colder months so that one can enjoy a tasty libation and not feel so crowded. Has plenty of flat screen TV's but the main bar is usually packed unless you get a spot at the bar. Also has a huge dining room and another bar downstairs called the Dugout. I prefer the deck myself while watching a game. They have pretty decent appetizers to go along with good beer specials. I like the samplers myself so that I can get a little of everything. Expect to run into someone from your past as Barnaby's brings out a lot of Delco as it is one of the few bars with a deck. Like most bars it is packed from Thirsty Thursday to Sunday. I have to also add that I have outgrown the dugout for Dance Party USA as I am not into that scene anymore, I just like to pull up to the bar get something to munch on while enjoying an adult beverage and one of the Philly teams do battle.
(4)George F.
This place sets the standard for lazy. There is not a more neglectful staff in all of DelCo. The waitresses only come to the table every 45 minutes. You should only go here if you want to wait an hour for an overpriced mediocre burger.
(1)Nando F.
Barnaby's in the Havertown area is the place you want to be at. A great place to enjoy any kind of event to a casual get together. Great bars , 3 to be exact located in this establishment. If you are crazy about any of the sporting events and can't get to the venue, than this is where you want to be. They also have a great happy hour going on over here, so why not cruise on in. *** The Deck, Bar 1 *** How can you go wrong, with that huge deck with flat screens hanging everywhere outside. It is built to satisfy you in all types of weathers, from that early spring to late fall with the heat lamps, down to the cintrella torches. Picture it, you are sitting outside, catching a game , enjoying the time with your loved one , the company of friends enjoying life. Their kitchen makes some great dishes for you to eat and enjoy. These guys have some great bartenders slinging out your favorite crafts or concoctions . Just sitting at that ginormous bar or high table nothing can compare to the outside festivities they offer. *** The Main Entrance, Bar 2 *** As you enter Barnaby's you are greeted with a hostess who is protecting that take section like it was life. There is another bar located to your left with seating outlining it. Great selection of taps, fully stocked to keep the party going. Plenty of seating as in booths and tables if your not into sitting at the bar with a plethora of TVs. No matter where you sit bar or table you have a great vantage point. To the right as you enter is the dining room where you can escape the madness of the raging sports fan. ( I am one of those fans mind you ) *** The Down Stairs, Bar 3 *** This is where everyone who wants to do a little boogie goes. Downstairs also another good sized bar with a little more. This area has a pool tables , some sporting games and provides a D.J. for the tiny dancer in you. The area does attract a crowd where the women finally have " their time " after the game has ended. If the women are forced to sit with their boyfriend or husband for 2-3 hours, guys you can do the same for her. Barnaby's has one of the biggest parking lots that is cut into 2 sections. If the main lot is full you can cross over into the secondary one. Sometimes when both are full you can park at the hospital located next door. They have a great staff, great food from the appetizers down to the desserts, plenty of TVs. Another plus is that they have great access points coming off the blue rt. so there is no confusion, you can't get lost. Go in, enjoy a few libations , or go and dance if you want. I won't stop you, you might even see me on the deck or inside. -Nando approved
(4)Ken D.
West Chester location is better. The food here is not the best. Some bartenders are great. Some not so great. Place can get pretty packed on busy nights. Deck area is cool but smokey. I usually go late afternoon early eve.
(2)Doug A.
Everyone I know who visits Barnaby's walks away saying a few things: 1. Good sports bar 2. Good wings 3. Good bartenders 4. Disgusting bathrooms And #4 is so disgusting that the urine on the toilet seats, no locks on the stalls and the yellow toilet paper streamed across the floor and the used diaper on the sink, completely defines the experience. Yes, it's that bad. No, you would not want your Mom going there. So, until the owners realize they are the "Double Deuce" of Havertown, Barnaby's will be categorized for what it is...a fraternity-like sports bar for the locals. And it's just so easy to fix before the Health Department does it for them.
(1)Mary M.
If I could give this place zeros stars, I would! We came here for a friend's birthday on Saturday and decided to get a wristband for $25 for open bar. The hours were 9:00 - Midnight. We weren't allowed downstairs (which was the entire reason we picked this place) until 10:30 because the party downstairs extended their party. The bartenders are terrible. I assume they ignore you when you have a wristband because they assume you won't tip them. But I definitely did NOT get my $25 worth of drinks because they skip right over you. At one point towards the end of the night, we decided to go on the deck area. A drunk patron blocking the door ALL night spilled a drink on my friend. Instead of apologizing, the patron started screaming at her. The birthday boy who just so happens to be African American, stepped in and told the white patron to apologize to the girl. At this point, security came over to separate everyone and they had it under control. Then male bartender on the deck came over and started SCREAMING in my face to "shut the f*ck up" when I told him it was fine and we were leaving the deck area. This was after midnight so my wristband drinking was over. In addition to the $25 open bar wristband, I spent an additional $45 there. 3 drinks were left on the bar because we were so disgusted at this bartender's actions. Clearly he doesn't like black patrons in his area. Instead of listening to what had happened he took the side of the white patron who overly drunk and was in the wrong. I am white by the way and never witnessed such racist BS in my life. Security had it handled, no physical fight ever ensued. Mr. Bartender should have stayed behind the bar and continued to ignore people who wanted drinks. I will never step foot in this place again and I encourage you all to do the same. I am ashamed I ever spent a dime in here.
(1)Steven B.
If you are looking for sports bar paradise Barnaby's may send you into ecstasy! There are two sides to this place; the bar and the restaurant. This review is just for the bar and it is about as good as it gets for suburban sports bars. Let's look at why these guys have been packing them in for 15 years. * Easy access 30 seconds off the Blue Route exit for Havertown. * A giant parking lot. * About a bazillion TVs that are nicely labeled on game days. You are definitely going to see your game here. * Competent bartenders. Many have been there for over five years. It doesn't hurt that lots of them are beautiful women. * Gastro Pub food. Way better than your usual bar food. The entire restaurant menu is available at the bar. House made soups that are excellent. Special requests are no problem. Want your burger "Cajun"? No problem. They'll make it happen. Cheesesteak eggrolls are to die for. They are house made and served with this incredible spicy ketchup. If you are in the burbs and looking for a game day venue, Barnaby's may be just the place!
(4)Mike C.
We went there on a Friday evening about 6;30, there was about 10 of us. I ordered the Pubster sandwich that described the sandwich as "shaved rib piled high on a bun'. I could not wait to get it as I was hungry. That was the worst sandwich, the meat was sliced thick and sliced with the grain and could not chew it. I went to the mngr and told him as I did not want to make a sceen at the table. He said "to tell you the truth you got a regular roast beef sandwich, we ran out of the rib" He took it off the bill but I was extremly dissapointed. Must have been a pound of meat. I tried a crab cake that someone else gave me and it was a 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. I had the cheddar/mushroom/dried tomato soup, it was the best soup (except lobster bisque in a fancy rest) I ever ever had! Waitress was very pleasant and quick. I would never go back again except to get that soup. The frech fries were piled so high on my plate, all 10 of us could not have finished them, why so many?
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