Who's ordering the french dip sandwich from here all the time?? ITS ME! I've ordered here a few times in the past week on Doordash and loved everything! The food was hot each time and everything i ordered was prepared correctly. French Dip - DELICIOUS! Onions Rigs - Yummy! Wings - Delicious Steak sandwich (not pictured) - Devoured!! read more

Baron's Pub & Restaurant - Knight's French Dip - Pubs Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

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When we walked in we were told to sit anyplace. We waited a bit before a server came over and asked about drinks. We said we were ready to order. There seem to only be two front house staff working the bar and the tables. My husband had a beer and a French Dip sandwich. The sandwich was very good. He paid an additional $3 for onion rings. Not worth the additional money. I had an ice tea and a Turkey Ruben with potato salad. The tea and potato salad were very good.The Ruben was just ok. The meat was good but other than that it was very plain. The bread was barely toasted. My pet peeve is that they serve you your food and then bring you your napkin and silverware. I watched the severs do this at the four other tables that ordered during our meal. I HATE this! I want to start eating when my food is served. Overall the place was nice. They had a tv on playing college women's softball. The service was fine but nothing above and beyond. We might dine here the next time we are in town. read more

Great tasting food, awesome selection, and excellent customer service - and live music (some nights) at this fine establishment. The next night my coworkers invited me to the place next door (L-boards) - there's no comparison. I so wish i had gone back to the Baron's Pub. Just compare the menu selections. L-boards was ok - but their selection is limited and the atmosphere is not as inviting. read more

Baron's Pub & Restaurant - Baron's Pub from the L-boards dive bar. - Pubs Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

Went into Baron's tonight for a Guinness, the bartender proceeded to straight pour with out resting. I asked her to let it rest and breathe as it should be poured and she told me it's a slow tap and she doesn't need to. Poured the rest of the beer. I tried it and it was flat and gassy. I left it there without another sip taken and told her to tap me out as I would never stiff a tab, even though I should have refused to pay. She saw I was clearly unhappy and I didn't drink the beer, and offered nothing but glares. I would recommend steering away from here, they have poor service and at least one bartender that clearly doesn't know her job. read more

Been going to Baron's since the 90's. They used to be great. Now... Today, they answered the phone, yelled something, then immediately hung up. So I drove to down there, in the snow, for Restaurant Week. The bartender and waitress both told me it ended on Friday Jan 30th. According to everything I've seen, and every other restaurant participating, it ends on the 31st. I told the bartender I wasn't trying to be a d--- as I showed the her an online link advertising Restaurant Week and she just looked at me. Here are multiple links showing the dates: https://www.dineinportsmouth.com/ https://portsvaevents.com/event/portsmouth_restaurant_week/2026-01-23/ https://www.virginia.org/event/portsmouth-restaurant-week/3537/amp/ https://oldetowneportsmouth.com/events/2026-portsmouth-restaurant-week/ read more

We were over on Portsmouth over the weekend and we decided to have lunch at Barton's Pub & Restaurant. They are conveniently located at 500 High Street in the heart of downtown Portsmouth. Barron's Pub has been around for many years, but this was my first visit. On select occasions they offer live music from some of the local talent in the area. When we arrived they were not busy and we were able to score 2 seats at the bar, our favorite perch. The bartender was handling the group seated at the bar efficiently. Our drink order came out quickly. My Wife really enjoyed her Old Fashioned. They have a decent menu with a good variety of options. My Wife had the French Dip Sandwich served with Hand Cut French Fries. She enjoyed it very much. The Roast Beef was tender and delicious. The Fries were crispy outside but meaty on the inside, a wonderful combination when you can find it. I had a Grilled Pastrami Reuben and I really enjoyed it. It was both hot and delicious. I was very surprised to find a bottle of 12 Year Old Pappy Van Winkle on the shelf. This is my Unicorn, even though I don't drink anymore. I asked how much for a pour and I was pleasantly surprised. My Wife wanted to try it so she asked for a pour. They were kind enough to let her take a picture with the bottle. I'm not sure what the rules are, so I will not reveal the price here. We really enjoyed our first visit to Barron's Pub and we are already looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Nice ambiance! Staff is friendly. It's definitely a regulars/locals hangout place. There are some games in the corner of the pub. Looked popular! We got the Paloma drinks. The drinks were okay, tasted more like plain margaritas. Will come back to try more of the food. The fries were decent , we only got the Barons fries appetizer. The menu looked great, lots of options . I think if you're looking for a divey and local hangout this is the place. People and staff were chatty and friendly, so it was a nice social atmosphere. They seem to have a lot of daily specials and activities going on! read more

Baron's Pub & Restaurant - Paloma drink - Pubs Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

Orderd burger cooked medium and twice it was more raw. Waitress was snitty and not welcoming. Glad I didn't get chicken or a trip to Norfolk General would have been where I ended up. subpar bar food read more

Excellent food. Excellent service and great atmosphere. Clean restaurant with plenty of seating read more

Baron's Pub & Restaurant - Baron bacon cheese burger and fries - Pubs Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

Our server Chelsea was so awesome! We stopped in yesterday after the farmers market for a drink. She was attentive and friendly. We got to sit outside and enjoyed ourselves so much! We will be back! Thank you Chelsea for being great!! the two sisters read more

I didn't care much for the atmosphere, but to each their own. The food was nothing to write home about, and the service wasn't that great.

I visited here on a rainy Saturday night for an event with the Portsmouth Humane society. There were several other locations involved along High St, but it started here at Baron's where their porch and 2 inside tables were taken over. So props to Baron's for supporting the pets in need and hosting! The only reason I docked a star here was the heat was on way too high. Everyone was hot. Otherwise this was a well managed, busy bar in the early evening on a weekend night. The staff were kind and my drink was awesome! They have awesome happy hour pricing, I literally did a double take when I got my bill. They have some of the best chicken tenders I have had in a while. With a rich batter that's tasty and not all crunch. It was easily 2 portions of chicken! Fries were awesome and sauces a-ok. Baron's is on my list of places to come back to, and I don't even live close to Portsmouth. read more

Baron's Pub & Restaurant - Chicken Tenders - Pubs Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

The atmosphere was a lively fun one. And the waitresses were pleasant. At lunch, the crowd seemed very much like shipyarders (loud and energetic). Ordered the she crab soup. It came with a generous sprinkling of crab meat. The taste of the soup base was relatively plain, but the contrast with the delicious crab bits was perfect. The Irish Burger had pastrami and sauerkraut topping a 1/2 pound patty. It was cooked perfectly, and tasted great. I recommend this. The accompanying fries were much like In-and-Out's. read more

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this review is for the Barons Pub from Bide-A-Wee golf course. They catered my son and his fiancés rehearsal dinner and it was fantastic. The entree choices were Ribeye Steak or Fried Chicken and everyone complimented on how great their meal was. The steaks were cooked to perfection. And those who got fried chicken said it was the best they ever had. The staff was great as well. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

The place was beautiful and nice. We sat downstairs and had gift baskets. Most of our party couldn't attend, so our server asked us for a gift basket, so we gave her one. We thought that was the end of it but she asked for another one. I felt like she was getting it for another server but she kept it for herself. I feel like she was being greedy. Other than that the food was good and I enjoyed myself but if I come back I hope I get another server. read more

We came to Barons for lunch, frankly, because the pizzeria across the street was closed for lunch. I knew that Barons had a good pizza menu and I was very disappointed to learn that the only pizzas they were offering at that time were cheese or pepperoni although the menu listed nearly a dozen custom options. We ordered burgers instead. We were delighted that it was "burger day" and the burgers were offered at a really good discount! They were large half-pound burgers with all the trimmings. I wasn't as happy with my black and blue burger because the Bleu cheese wasn't very good and the cajun seasoning did not come thru as strongly as I expected. Service was very attentive throughout the meal. The two servers kept the whole restaurant satisfied. read more

I recently rented out the private room at Barons for my son's rehearsal dinner. We had 30 people and the room rental came with a private bartender. I really can't rave about the experience enough! The whole thing went off without a hitch. The service was beyond wonderful. I hosted an open bar and open ordering from the menu. The food came out in a timely fashion and the drinks were flowing. The space itself is a speakeasy vibe and had a secret door that attached to the restaurant. It was completely private and large enough to probably accommodate at least 50. Our bartender Heather was a dream. She coordinated just about everything throughout the night and even helped me decorate. The food varies from pub fare to steak. Everything was hot & delicious. The appetizer trays I ordered ahead of time were ready right on time as people were coming in. I cannot recommend this place enough for any special occasions event. I checked out many places before I found Barons and I'm so happy I found them. Just to give you an idea of how reasonable they are, I did an open bar, open menu ordering and appetizer platters for 30 people. The tab with generous tips? $1,000. You really can't go wrong with Barons! read more

I was in desperate need of a late night bite in Old Town on a Wednesday night so my options were limited. I got a recommendation from someone to check out Baron's for a really good burger. I honestly can't say that I ever noticed this place before since it has a dark exterior and you cant see into the windows. Nonetheless I saw an open sign so I ventured in. There were approximately 6 people in there so not crowded but surprisingly not empty. Service was so-so. Not the warmest vibe but its a dive bar environment so I didn't expect too much. After a longer than average wait the food came. The 4 star review is based on the burger. It's probably one of the best burgers that I've had. Cooked perfectly and seasoned well. I find alot of burgers rely on the toppings and the meat is usually not flavorful. This burger was great and I will be back read more

Baron's Pub & Restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

We stopped in Baron's pub on a Saturday for lunch. It was not crowded but several people were at the bar. My dining partner ordered the club sandwich and I had a burger. The burger was delicious. It tasted like something right off the grill. The fries were good/average and the club sandwich was very good. Overall it was a good experience and while I would go here again I would definitely check out some of the other restaurants in the area. read more

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Barons hasn't changed a bit! Went for dinner a few nights ago after being gone from the area for about 15 years and all my old favorites were still there!!! We enjoyed the wings, a chicken quesadilla, and some cheese fries. Everything was delish! read more

We are here 3 days in a row, it was so good. Two great, amazing waitresses, one was Shelby and the other two names we didn't get. One server was the opposite of the first two. Burgers to die for; thick, juicy, run down your arm good. The grille is perfectly seasoned. Beer choices are few, but excellent. Live music was a bit loud, but pretty good for a pair of guitarists. Looking forward to our next return. read more

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The food is really good, and is only surpassed by the service of the two bartenders Shelby and Savannah. They are loads of fun to hang out with while you're enjoying your lunch at the bar. Those two girls get it done and quickly. I occasionally bring my coworkers out there to enjoy the atmosphere and fun. The food is good but it's always better when those two are serving it. If you like home cooked food I highly recommend this establishment, the daily specials are hard to beat. read more

Portsmouth, Virginia --- "Baron's Pub" is a "Run-A-Way Bill" kinda bar ... great bar flair/atmosphere, super bartenders that smile, make eye-contact & interact with customers, and fair pricing ... "Run-A-Way Bill" was here! Bar 088 "666 Bars of 2017" / bartenders Anita & Nicki (Nicky or Nickie?) #RunAwayBill #PortsmouthVA #666BarsUSA 02.16.17 read more

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Stopped in to Baron's after a 5 hour drive down for our stay in Portsmouth. So glad we stopped here! The food was amazing, service was quick, and everything was fair-priced! We were in and out in 35 minutes. My husband got a burger and I got a Reuben sandwich and we would recommend both. The fries were great, as well. It was a relaxed atmosphere and there was live music being set up as we were leaving. We would definitely come back on future trips down this way! read more

Called to place order on the way home , put on hold and left . 20 minutes later I go in the phone is still on hold.I said to the waitress I was on hold she sorry I forgot. I said ok no problem, want to place order to go place the order and waiting and waiting and waiting finally the corn beef and cabbage comes up . After sitting there in a to go bag for 15 minutes . When I ask about the wings t he waitress went off on me . She was having a bad day.this is unacceptable for a place like this and I've been a customer for 30 years. Tyler you need to check your place . read more

Very challening to find a good place for dinner on a Saturday evening. Maybe because we didn't have reservations and the Avett Brothers were playing at NTellos pavilion. This place had decent reviews and it turned out to be a very good choice for our group of five. I had the blackened scallops. Most everyone else either had the Ruben or the Baron Burger. Everyone thought their food was very good. The potato salad and the green beans were very good sides as well. Our server was Meliss and she did a great job evem though the place was packed. read more

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I dined here in November and overall had a great experience. My only disappointment was my food order. I arrived about 6pm and happy hour was going on...oh yeah!!! Well drinks and drafts were at a good price and all appetizers were half off. I originally ordered the nachos and had a few special requests (minus xyz). So my order arrives and "xyz" are all over my nachos. I was so grossed out. The waitress (Kara) realized the order was wrong as she placed it front of me. As a result, no way was I going to eat them. I was all excited too...but oh well. I then ordered the spring rolls and blackened shrimp. While the spring rolls looked yummy they were super greasy. Me being super hungry, I ate them anyway and later on that night, they were not agreeing with my stomach :( Now the blackened shrimp, I did enjoy them. A friend of mine needed cocktail sauce to give them a little more kick. But I was pleased with them as is. While the food wasn't spectacular, I enoyed the atmosphere and our waitress was a pleasure. Kara was pleasant and very personable when it came to ordering and recommendations. She just seems like a sweet young lady :) The place was packed. The bar area...standing room only. When I walked in there was one table left...had my name on it :) I would recommend you visit here...it wasn't at all bad, I just had a few upsets but that comes with trying out something new. I had 2 well drinks and 2 appetizers and my total was under $20. I will visit again! There is an outside patio. I will definitely dine outside once the weather gets warm! Have fun :) read more

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Completely unimpressive and overpriced... The inside had a weird smell also. Wouldn't go out of my way to return

This is a very pleasant old town Portsmouth pub. Two girls working the entire place had things under control. Service was definitely a five star plus. The food however was average. It was not bad, I got poppers and a club sandwich. It was plain, uninspiring with fries that were limp noddles. I am still giving it a four because it was fast and affordable. Not a bad place for a quick lunch. I imagine the dinner menu would be much better and I plan to find out. read more

Baron's Pub & Restaurant - Jap poppers - Pubs Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

This was our first visit. The burger with cajun seasoning and blue cheese was great. Hubby loved his bacon chees burger. Onion rings were also good. read more

Do you like going back in time and remember drinking in your basement back in the day? Well if you forgot that vibe get over to Baron's and grab a pitcher of brews boooooy. read more

Such a disappointment. we have been eating at Baron's for years but the food today was not good. Their fries were always great-cold and very few today. read more

I read about Barron's on the OldeTownPortsmouth website praising it for good food, drinks, & atmosphere. I was intrigued to find a down-to-earth local spot. Well...hmmmm.... I went there for the first time on a Friday night, with an open mind. The young lady behind the bar had a horrible attitude (she had blonde hair & a pound of mascara on her eyelashes). She was very rude & impolite. I had plans on having dinner there but that quickly changed. In between serving drinks (if she was actually paying attention), she was aggressively texting away on her phone. Not sure if she was fighting with her significant other or what not, but that's not a valid excuse. Then, she starts arguing with a co-worker from the kitchen in front of the whole bar. Needless to say, I felt very uncomfortable & left. The second time I went there was on a NFL Sunday evening around 8pm. I was glad mascara girl wasn't there. The two staff members were sitting down to the left side of the bar, chit chatting away. Every so often, they would walk behind the bar. Not impressed by this place at all. Seems like there's a lack of management & supervision in this place. If you're stationed here for the Navy, they don't care, even though they try to use that theme in the bar. If you support the military, LIVE BY IT & DON'T USE IT AS A SALES PITCH! Skip this place & go somewhere else that supports the military. read more

My first experience was great. I went on a Wednesday night and the waiter was patient and nice. Tonight I went and watched our waiter disregard us intentionally. She served two tables before they ever served us. It was disgusting and very disappointing. As we walked out, she looked at us and said "You Good?" Good luck to that business. read more

Came in for lunch on a weekday, all tables were full inside, so we sat in the outdoor seating. My wife and I opted for a quick lunch today, so we both opted for a Baron's Burger. Food was all right (pictured), We ordered our usual preparation: "Medium" and "Medium Well".. Both of them came out well done and a bit on the dry side. Still good, just a little dry... Service did 'remember' we were in the outdoor area and checked on us often, but nearly an hour passed from the time we entered the place to when we got our food. ---In summary, Barons seems like a good place to go to if hanging out with friends, and having a few beers. A great pub if you are going with the intent of hanging out for awhile. But didn't seem like the place to go for lunch if you are on a limited-time lunch break due to the long wait for food to arrive. read more

Baron's Pub & Restaurant - Couple of tasty Baron's burgers - Pubs Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

Dinner with five friends on Burger Wednesday. Service was good but the food was below par. Had a Sunrise burger, they Came back and talk us there were out of eggs. Asked for a plan cheese burger and onion rings and fry's. Onion rings and frys were burnt, just left in the fryer way to long and it looks like the oil needs changing. Burger was just average. Food usually is pretty good tonight it just seem very subpar. read more

Honestly, my first impression a few years back almost drove me away (literally did as my friend I went to lunch with was unwilling to cross the threshold), but I'm glad I returned. They can get pretty lively with all the local music acts. I know the service industry folks love to come relax her after their shifts. The last 3-4 meals here have been quite good as well. These range from Italian subs (surprised me too!) to tuna stk salads. The smoking section is a narrow outdoor area with a bench that runs the length of it as well as a few tables for patrons that wish to eat & imbibe outside. They're happily back in my rotation on any given evening! Ideally for live entertainment & shenanigans. read more

Unbelievable good menu from tuna bites to stir fry . Awesome burgers and my personal fav is those chicken tenders! A true downtown treasure

Amazing burger and the staff is great! It would be five stars if they cleaned the window sills and floor more than once every leap year!

Drinks specials are awesome. There is a reason why so many people head into this small pub. We understood why there was only 1 other person eating here out of the 25 people in the bar. Trust me, go to drink, NOT to eat. read more

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