TL;DR -- Wanted to like it. But missed the mark for me. It's on the outskirts of downtown Lagrange. It's next to the Lagrange Rd train station. There's ample parking. First time visitors. We came here on a whim for a quick meal. We were greeted immediately. We arrived at 6:20 p.m. to a virtually empty spot. We were immediately seated. Our server arrived at 6:29, but did apologize for the wait - the patio was busy. To which we said, "THERE'S A PATIO?!" My biggest gripe is that they were slowww. We didn't get our food until 6:55. My wife ordered her steak medium, but it came out a clear medium-well. One of my sons ordered his steak well. It came out toughhhhhh. He could only finish about half of it before saying "my jaws hurt from chewing," and tapped out. He finished my wife's steak. MY burger was great! I added bacon that was fried perfectly. I was pretty impressed with the size of my burger. It was very thick. We had to salt all of our food. Lol! And the fries were decent - nothing to write home about. Note: They charge a credit card fee. Note II: They charge a "market sustainability fee" (WHAT?!) read more

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My family and I Iove to try brunch places around the neighborhood. This place was not it. 1000 rules for bottomless mimosas. Basically signing a waiver. They took a mínimum of 10 minutes to bring a round. When we asked for another round, the waitress said the bartender said we look okay and he will give us another. We were basically being watched, & we had not made the 90 minute mark. On top of that, they had multiple menu items "out of stock". If your looking for a good bottomless, go to wooden paddle around the corner! Cheaper and better quality food and service. read more

What a great find! The atmosphere was casual classy, warm lighting. Service was prompt, but the foot was outstanding! Definitely would come back for sure. read more

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All feelings about this restaurant are overshadowed by what you see in the photo I shared. We got the bill and I noticed it said 3% Market Sustainability Fee is added. Then below the total, I see 3% surcharge if you pay with credit card. So we asked our server "Are these two separate charges?" And she immediately said, "Yes, but we can take off the sustainability fee if you request it. The reason is on the bottom. It helps us not raise prices because of inflation " So, we paid cash, cutting off one of the fees. We're disgusted with ourselves that we didn't have the other removed! This is a cheap, sneaky move and I'll never be back and I'm spreading the word. read more

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Food was great, drink was great, server was great!!! Surprised how quickly we got our order as the restaurant was so busy!

The drink prices here are absolutely outrageous. If you order any cocktail and specify a particular spirit, be sure to ask the bartender what it may cost. I was here last night and ordered a Manhattan with Bulleit. My jaw hit the floor when I received a bill for $25. A bottle retails for between $34 - $40. This alone makes me not want to return. read more

Although a mere local bar in the neighborhood, this place has particularly delicious food, great appetizers and delicious seasonal cocktails to choose from. The service is attentive and extremely friendly and I like that their checkout process is automated and can be done quickly with a hand-held at the table - more efficient. The bathrooms are clean and in the summer they have a cute outdoor patio to soak in the sun. read more

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This is the 2nd time that we have been to this place and they are "all out" of the old fashioned bourbon drink that they make. it has bourbon with a touch of maple and vanilla with pecans as the garnish. it's delicious but we decided that we will find a restaurant that doesn't run out of booze. read more

Good hangout in downtown LaGrange for beer and pub food. It has better drinks than food to be honest. Barrel House has a casual yet touch of class in the atmosphere. Kind of expensive is the only big problem about it. The food also isn't anything real special. Came at lunch the last time and it wasn't as busy. It's an okay place for watching games, but it's kind of too nice to have a sports bar atmosphere to it. They show the fancier sports like golf and that kind of stuff. It's about $14 for a cocktail. Pretty expensive for the small glasses. Anyway, good flavors. Best of these was the Blackberry Stylus. A little fruity but not crazy. This is made with blackberry purée, Citron, ginger, ginger beer, and lemon. It's about $7 for appetizers. The Hand-Cut Fries aren't complicated and are good. Fun place to hang and get some drinks and food. It has unfortunately gotten rid of a few items. There's not a whole lot for vegetarians. read more

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Outstanding ! Food , service and great place to watch a game . Staff is very friendly and bartenders aim to please. .

Our food was wonderful. Our server was great as well. We ate out in the back patio and it was amazing. I enjoyed the jerk chicken sandwich. It was delicious and it was seasoned just perfectly! My sister had the salmon bowl and she said everything was so fresh and tasty too. Took a few pics too. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Stopped in for a drink, but I didn't try any food on my visit. The bartender was super friendly, and she provided great customer service! They have a great beer list. Only a few drafts are available, but plenty of can choices are available. My fiance liked that they had a good list of sours. Brunch menu looked good, I would come back to try it. Sit at the bar and have great service! read more

Clean! Service was great! Great cocktail menu. Good food. They have Malört for those of us who like that sort of thing. Right off the train tracks and LaGrange Road. read more

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outside rear patio was filthy woman's bathroom floor was sticky, needs a good cleaning, they charge for extra sauces and a service fee. manager was informed about my group experience and he didn't address the problem and said thanks for the feedback. what a jerk. food was average and overpriced. will not go back. read more

Good, but with issues. For example, the salmon bowl flavor was very good, but the amount of salt was so extreme that it ruined the dish.

Not too busy for a Tuesday waited over 15 minutes for our waitress to come take our order then upon ordering the first round of drinks, I was told there's no coffee for an espresso martini when the menu clearly states coffee Our appetizer meat was extremely salty & just gross so that I decided to try Southwest chicken bowl. The rice came steaming hot. The chicken was warm. Every other side was ice cold as it just came out of the fridge. I asked the server if it's supposed to be that way she was unsure and then told me she could put it under the heat lamp if I would like! It is not worth downtown prices whatsoever definitely needs improvement read more

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Great service and delicious food. We were seated promptly. My Southwest salad was incredible. My brother enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich, too. read more

Honestly a little confused on the low ratings for Barrel House. I've stopped through here after the train only one other time, however today was my first time eating here. Standard sports bar - lots of TVs and seating available. They have a nice drink menu with a cocktail list. Non-alcoholic cocktails are available too. They sound like they change their seasonal cocktails. We ordered two appetizers - both were excellent. We ordered the grilled artichoke dip and the crispy pork belly which is a little Korean BBQ inspired. We loved both! Wish the artichoke dip came with a few more slices of bread. Both appetizers are great for 2-4 ppl. Service was great - Edgar was prompt, kind, and kept our drinks flowing. My only complaint and guess for low reviews is maybe the prices; they might run a little higher than you'd expect for a suburb but it's conveniently next to the train station so it's easy to stumble in and enjoy your time. I'd make a trip back! read more

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My husband and I were walking through La Grange, looking for a place to eat on a whim. The ambience of this restaurant is evident even from the sidewalk and we were intrigued. This is the perfect date night vibe or getting drinks with friends - it's dark and moody and intimate with TVs and a ridiculous selection of bourbon and whiskey bottles. I ended up ordering the cocktail flight which was really delicious and the presentation was super impressive. My husband got something that was smoked and that drink was equally as impressive. I will say that the drinks and the vibe here outshine the food. It's not that the food was bad, it just wasn't super memorable and I'm not sure that we would order anything that we had ordered that night again. We'll see if we find something we like on the next visit. Our waitress was awesome. She is a blonde and very, very friendly and chipper. You will know who she is if you happen to hear her or if you are lucky enough and she is your waitress. read more

Barrel House Social - Cocktail flight - I recommend - Sports Bars Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

This is an awesome place to come on the weekend for a bar and to watch the game but don't come here thinking it's a family restaurant. I know they want to be a restaurant but it's simply not. The food isn't good enough and the service is beyond slow. The salmon is amazing and the burgers looked amazing but the meatloaf looks like it's a frozen dinner and the rigatoni was definitely something out of an overcooked pot made at noon. I hear the brunch is good but I've only been here for dinner and it's a no. For everything we ordered even the drinks it took 30mins to get. The table next to us was being upset cuz the appetizers cost the same as the dinner entrees. I'm definitely not down on this place but it's just not a restaurant it's a bar. It's an awesome bar with an amazing mixologist, that also serves food, own it. If they're looking for some business and marketing advice dm me! read more

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Stitch visited Barrel House Social in La Grange and enjoyed a cold beer outside on a hot day--ahhh, refreshment! He ordered the White Lotus Bowl, which was a tasty blend of sweet and spicy, but watch out--it packs a little kick! The flavors were bold and balanced, just how Stitch likes it. Service was a bit slow, but the company was good, so Stitch didn't mind too much. Overall, a nice spot to relax, sip, and enjoy flavorful food under the sunshine. read more

We dined here for brunch one Sunday a few months ago. There were no poached eggs available which was disappointing. Staff were very friendly. The menu was fairly pricey. We noticed that it's a very loud. Otherwise it was ok. read more

I would be back to Barrel House - chill vibes and watched the Bulls game. Also noticed they have daily specials and I thought that was cool (that's also why we ordered three different types of drinks; whiskey/scotch/bourbon haha) I ordered the Pulled Pork and it was tasty! Needed a bit more coleslaw or some other crunchy substance in the sandwich but liked it overall. Plus with a side of sweet potato fries, yummy. Others in the group had similar experiences and I tasted the spicy chicken sandwich, it was spicy! Good level for me but too spicy for the person ordered (haha just a disclaimer). They have TVs all over the place and a nice bar set up, would recommend if you haven't been here! Also downtown Lagrange is just a nice place to be anytime of the week. Personal Review: 7.7/10 read more

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Went there on a Saturday night with a group of 3 couples and had a great experience. It has the vibe of an upscale whiskey bar, but tons of TVs to watch whatever sporting events are on. The cocktail menu is great with both seasonal options and plenty of creative whiskey, tequila, and vodka options. The whiskey list is really solid and all of the pricing is very reasonable for some harder-to-find pours. We enjoyed the Pork Belly Bao Buns, Southwest Dip, and Crispy Pork Belly appetizers to get started. The Bao Buns stood out enough that we had to get a 2nd order of them. I had the Short Rib Pasta which was fantastic and had tons of short rib in it. My wife had the PB&J burger which she said was good. The Skillet Cookie and Dirt Worms were enjoyed by everyone for dessert to finish off the night. Overall, a great experience and will be going back for sure. read more

Unfortunately, I had a miserable experience at this establishment. We came in for an early dinner early in the week around 5:30 PM. There were very few patrons not a surprise since it was early. When we were seated, no one came to our table to serve us. Finally a waitress came to deliver water and say did we need more time to look at the menu or did we want to order a drink. I mentioned we had been waiting quite a while, and she replied that if she comes to tables too early, people aren't ready to place an order. With online menus, many patrons come to a restaurant, knowing what they are going to try. I asked for a certain cocktail on the menu and wondered if it could be tweaked. She replied no as they are all pre-- batched. With so many craft cocktails with different ingredients, a customer friendly restaurant would certainly be able to modify any of their cocktails . She returned with the cocktail and took her food order. My husband's pasta with Bray short rib was outstanding! Unfortunately, my turkey chili was barely edible as the only flavor I could taste was salt. We also noticed on the menu that there is a $.25 charge for condiments, such as ketchup, mustard, or mayo, as well as for lettuce, tomato and onion. The burger prices were quite high, so shocked by this extra charge for standard hamburger accoutrements. When our water carafe was empty, no one came by to see if we would like it filled. Both are water glasses were empty as well. We asked for our check as no mention of dessert was made. After electronically including the tip and signing there was a $2.15 charge added on top. I thought that was unnecessary and against better business practices. Many establishments II have dined put the the charge before the total, but I have never seen it added after the final transaction. When we left, the next-door restaurant was packed. Clearly on an early weeknight they know how to attract business. read more

Stopped into Barrel House in downtown La Grange to catch a bit of March Madness. Ordered the queso and cheese curds--both were decent, nothing standout, but satisfying for bar bites. For a sports bar during a major tournament, it was surprisingly tame. The bar area itself was nearly empty, though the overall restaurant had a decent crowd. It feels like a spot still figuring out its vibe. Solid 3 stars from me--good for a casual bite and game, but not quite the energy I was hoping for. read more

Tried to book in advance, but needed a credit card to hold the booking. Then if you less people were attending than what you did booking for it states they will charge your card $25.00 a person that doesn't show. Took our chances and went on a Wed at 315. The place was empty at that time. Drinks were very pricey! Extremely overcharged for a margarita- $23.00!!!!!! Plus it was nothing fancy it was a SMALL glass - definitely not worth $23.00. Food was good! Service was good! Not many food choices on menu. Someone in my group ordered the Nashville Chicken sandwich - charged and extra 50 cents for a small side of aioli sauce. Our bill was over 300$ for 5 of us you couldn't give a small side of aioli. Check your bill as well - on top of an expensive bill we were charged an extra 3% for we a market sustainability fee. Unfortunately, I am unlikely to return to this restaurant. read more

First time trying this place for my husband & I's anniversary, and I'd we enjoyed our experience. This location is located near shopping & other restaurants that is convenient. Although we scheduled a reservation, we were greeted/seated immediately. I liked the ambiance of this restaurant & the hostess, and server were all pleasant as well. Unto the food! I tried the shrimp & grits which were bomb!!! Very flavorful, warm & tasty. For the price I would like just a tad bit more. My husband tried the Hunger steak with broccoli which was bomb as well outside of the steak sauce, ( it tasted more like gravy). We also tried the Mr. Right & Frosé craft cocktails which were pretty good as well. All in all, service and food was great - fast & tasty. Would recommend coming to try. read more

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Appetizers were great, but the best part was the service. Was there during trivia night which made it more fun. read more

Good drinks & food. Service at the bar was less than. All of the activity was on the south side of the bar by the POS system. I had to flag the servers down to get continued service. Other customers at the north end of the bar shared our frustration. Bummer. read more

Nestled in downtown La Grange by the train tracks, this is a great place to stop on a cold winter day for a night out. During my girls' night out, my friend and I sipped on their winter cocktails: the Winter Mule and the Perfect Pearing. Both cocktails were perfectly refreshing and fit the Christmas decor that was up in the restaurant. I had a delicious side caesar salad, and the dressing was creamer than most dressings, but it wasn't heavy, so it was a good balance. I also had a cup of French Onion soup, perfect for the chilly evening. We finished the night out with the Flourless Chocolate Cake, and oh my lanta, if I could live off a dessert, it would be that. It is great to pair the chocolate cake and the luxardo cherries with the whiskey-cherry ice cream to finish the plating. This little hidden gem is the perfect spot for a date night or a night to catch up with friends. read more

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Good atmosphere and good drinks! Came here last minute to have a couple drinks. Food looked good but I did not eat. Service was good as well. read more

My family recommended we should go here for dinner. This was my first time here. We were here for happy hour dinner at 4:30 pm with my family of six including two toddlers and one preschooler. We had a 4:30 pm dinner reservation. Hardly anyone was here either inside or outside in the rear garden area. We opted for and were seated to the left of the entrance in the rear outside garden area. I started with two happy hour Manhattans for $9 each or $18 total. Some cocktails like Manhattan and Old Fashioned were available for only $9 during happy hour. Possibly only select cocktails are discounted during happy hour. I don't recall seeing any available food items during happy hour. Our server recommended the short rib pasta for $25 rather than the larger meatloaf for $26, which was my other choice. I enjoyed the short rib pasta with braised short rib, creamy tomato sauce, garlic, thyme, rigatoni and aged parmesan. The short rib pasta was filling enough. Next time I may try the meatloaf. Our server PM B served us very well considering we had three children. My total bill was $143 less gratuity. We all agreed we will continue to return here especially if we sit outside in their rear outside garden area during happy hour. read more

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Haven't been here since pre-COVID, shortly after they opened. I recall it being solid at the time. Just went for Valentine's Day, because I was late finding a reservation in the area, and they were really the only place that had openings at a reasonable time. My wife had a good experience here recently with some friends and suggested it, given our options. We had an outstanding experience. Our appetizer was the bao buns, which were awesome. They're made almost like tacos, which I like a lot better than the traditional bao bun that's enclosed and steamed. Our entrees were the steak and frites, which were excellent. We wrapped up with the crème brûlée, that had great flavor (not too sweet). We also had a few cocktails that were very good. One of the bartenders came over to explain the "infinite old fashioned" because he overheard me asking the waitress about it. Great service from our waitress, who ended our night by giving my wife a rose. Everyone was super nice. Nice looking place, not pretentious...more like high end pub look to it. I don't know why it took me so long to come back, but this is now in our regular rotation for dining in the area. read more

I can't wait to go back. We had an amazing time, service was amazing. Bartender and server were extremely attentive. Food had a great flavor, right amount of spice. Great experience all around! read more

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So I've tried this place multiple times, some good, some not so good. I think this place might be hit or miss on food and service. I've had great food and mediocre service and great service with mediocre food. If they can combine the two, this would be a can't miss place. Love the atmosphere and idea, just not the execution. read more

Service was good. I had the hanger steak with frites. I enjoyed that! My wife had a salad she enjoyed. Another member of the party got the pulled pork Mac and cheese. Ambiance was good. read more

Cozy romantic darkened moody railroad neighbor, there's a lot of cool vibes here, fantastic looking menu, prices keen to remind us of price gouging like Shell making their biggest profits in decades, but I digress! Us four guys were treated well, shown a delightful draft and cocktail selection, given time to scan the enticing burgers and meats. We went for the pork belly appetizer, fantastic and way too easy to eat, making a perfect crusty and maybe combination. I did myself a German lager and falafel bowl. The others did espresso martini and burgers. Excellent brew and mix! But weird my beer probably had more calories than my bowl which was disappointing and more rabbit food than classy weekend dive. Falafel was tasty but small. The dish needed more, desperate for a sauce to bring the ingredients together. The others were very happy for their burgers, noticed all dishes disappeared much faster than mine. There's good food to indulge here for an evening treat but I wasn't ready for Chicago sticker shock coming from Indiana. Had had better La Grange dining down the block at Prasino where I felt the budget matched what I ate. read more

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Wow! So many choices for brunch in the area! Gave Barrel House Social a try on a whim. I highly recommend! Gabby our server was spectacular, her recommendations were spot on and her energy was fun and personable. We had Biscuits and Gravy, Chicken Biscuit sliders and the must have Brie French Toast. Everything was prepared exquisitely and the $18 bottomless Mimosa / Bellinis are a steal! A must go!!! Can't wait ti try them for lunch and dinner! read more

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Nice place great ambiance and food! Really nice crowd. Went for the Sunday brunch and the bottomless mimosas and they did not disappoint. We both had the grill hanger steak and eggs with the garlic potatoes. Along with the peach Bellini mimosa's read more

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