Great place for delicious beers on tap and pub food. Small set-up, so come early & hungry. Fair prices for huge portions and really excellent service. Ask for samples of their various beers on tap to try what sounds good! Highly recommend and will return soon! read more

Great food and service. We ordered a small cheese pizza for our son ...it was pretty big. It's really cheesy and a little too soggy for my liking but he loved it. I ordered the jerk tacos they were good. They were on flour tortillas which I am not used to but they were tasty. My only complaint was they didn't have any booster seats or a place to change kiddos in the bathroom. It is more of a bar setting, but definitely was fine for my 2.5 year old. Maybe it's their way of discouraging kids to be there? I'm not sure. We made it work, though. read more

This is such a great place! The bbq is legit with all of the meats being smoked perfectly, and the sauces that accompany them being very flavorful. You will find the smoked meats in many of the dishes that are offered and you won't be disappointed with any of them. My wife and I love the buffalo chicken dip (best we have ever had) because the smoked chicken that is used in it brings a great new element to an already tasty dip. We have also had the pulled pork and cheese dip and it too is excellent. As far as the entrees go, we have tried the regular pizza, the pulled chicken sandwich, the pulled pork sandwich, the cubano tacos, and the bacon and cheese burger. Everything was absolutely delicious. The pizza had a great crust to it and also has a tasty sauce. The pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches are packed with meat and feature a spicier bbq sauce that is delicious. I normally prefer a smoky bbq sauce with pulled pork but this sauce is so good that I crave it. The cubano tacos feature the pulled pork (no bbq sauce) and is accompanied by Swiss cheese, red cabbage, and ham. A Cuban sandwich is my favorite type of sandwich and these tacos nail the flavor. I have mentioned in previous reviews that I am huge into bbq and smoke my own meats and make my own sauces and rubs, and I have to tell you that whoever is manning the smoker at barrel junction knows what they are doing. The pork in these tacos shows this, as the smoke flavor is perfect and really makes this dish. Now onto the burger......this is the absolute BEST burger I have had and all burgers are also all 1/2 pound. The first thing I noticed is that it was cooked to a perfect medium as I had requested. I know that should be a given, but you would be surprised at how many places either under or over cook there burgers. I could tell that the burger wasn't pressed on the grill at all either because it was incredibly juicy. The burger was also seasoned perfectly. Bottom line....if this burger didn't have any condiments or toppings it would still be delicious. It can absolutely stand on its own. Great job Barrel Junction. read more

Great place with great craft beers and awesome food. It may not look like much when you walk in but it has a great menu. You can tell the owner is a true chef and has designed menus with wonderful tastes. Not you typical bar with fried food and pizza. Give it a try, you will be back. read more

Loved Pizza Daddies and was somewhat anxious when new ownership was announced. My first order was the smoked chicken sandwich and I was overwhelmed by how good it was...smoky tender chicken, wonderful pablano peppers, on a nice crusty bun with a great chipotle mayo. This was a comfort food with a college education! Since then, I have had the Beef Brisket pizza with its exquisite crunchy crust being a complement to the tender beef and creamy smoked cheddar. I could have eaten the whole pie! I have also had the hot wings that were wonderful...hot, perfectly cooked, and seasoned nicely. I am only hoping that the foodies in Gibsonia realize how lucky we are to have what this area has been lacking....an upscale comfort food restaurant with great beer! Truthfully, I am staying close to home to try everything on the menu....I have a feeling that I will not be disappointed. read more

Horrible & rude service and nasty food. If you want to waste your money then go there. They should be ashamed to call themselves a restaurant. By far the worst restaurant in the area read more

Good food, generous portions. We went on a Wednesday night and it was packed. Service was slow but we didn't mind. We liked it a lot more than we thought we would! read more

Just left this restuarant, the service was horrible! We had to go to the bar to get refills on beer and again to get our check!!!!!!! They were not busy at all, 2 tables including us! The waitress came and took our dirty dishes but never asked if we wanted anything else ! She was the worst ever, middle- aged, small and dark hair pulled up in a clip. Avoid her at all cost. Thank God we had a Groupon! We also waited at least 20-25 min for our food, when there is no one there. Decor is very drab, everything in dark colors!!! Will never go back! Our waitress got no tip. !!!!! The food was just ok, nothing to write home about. The Fish and Shrimp Basket is not worth $14.,2 small pieces of fish and 3 shrimp. Go Elsewhere!!!!!!! read more

I have been here three times, after this last visit a few days ago, there will be no more. I ordered chicken wings and the first bite I took, the chicken wing was completely raw inside. My beer had a fly in it, and the best part is, I'm fairly certain they charged me for them. They did nothing to make up for the problems. The bartender was nice, but most of the bartenders aren't. I want to love this place so much because it's so convenient for me, but I won't ever go back to this place until it changes owners. read more

My family and I went to the Gibsonia location 10/2/19 for dinner. We waited an entire hour before being seated and finally placing our orders. My wife ordered a cheese burger, my daughter a plain burger, my son a pan pizza and I got wings. My wife's burger tasted like the cook must have salted the burger two or three times. It was not at all edible. Now my daughter's was fine. In addition to that, the customer service at this location is NOTHING like the customer service at the Shaler location. Very slow and not at all inviting. I realize these are probably owned by the same owner, but I for one will not be going to the Gibsonia location ever again. I will continue to go to the Shaler location. I usually do go to that one and the food and service are top notch at the Shaler location. Not sure what is going on at the Gibsonia one. I did not bother telling the waitress about my wife's burger as I am not one to send food back and complain for fear of what would happen to my food next. read more

Go here if you are a masochist and love to suffer from their awful attitudes towards customer service and rotten business practices. First of all, don't bother trying to figure out what mediocre food they serve from their website; apparently, the business owner doesn't think it's important enough to update the website menus to reflect what they actually serve. When attempting a take-out order a few weeks ago, 75% of what I requested from the online menu was no longer served! After I questioned the very kind bartender about this, all she could tell me was, "I hear you, I'm just the bartender." Next, the business owners obviously care nothing about customer service. I gave them another try yesterday, attempting to use a Groupon for a take-out order. Nowhere on the printed Groupon does it indicate that it is good for dine-in only. To my very unpleasant surprise, when my wife attempted to pick up our order, we were told that the Groupon was good for "dine-in" only. When my wife contested this because nothing on the Groupon stated this,the manager told her, "Well, it USED to say that!" and refused to honor it. Great attitude. Yeah, well, dinosaurs USED to roam the Earth too, but they're not a concern anymore now, are they? My wife paid for the order anyway, bringing home mediocre pizza I could have gotten from Pizza Hut and what supposedly passed for jambalaya, which resembled warmed over cat food with three shrimp laid on top of it. After I called to follow up on the Groupon issue, I got the same manager on the phone who gave me the same attitude, stating, "Well, it says in somewhere on Groupon's website," then gave a half-hearted offer to "make it right." I suggested that since he had no leg to stand on if the printed Groupon makes no indication that it is for dine-in only, he should honor it. He refused, twice. So bye bye, Barrel Junction. Best of luck building a customer base with these rotten attitudes. read more

we used to love this place. we walked out tonight after waiting 1 hour and 15 minutes for a pizza. the waitress came back 2 times to ask what we ordered to drink and what we ordered to eat. we left with out ever getting our food. Something has really gone wrong with this place and it is really a shame. We will never be back. read more

I'm giving a four star for the food and beer selection. Absolutely great. This was our 2nd visit. Portions are large and very tasty. Howver, our waitress was about as miserable as they come. We had her on both visits, and thought the first time she was just having a bad day. Definitely needs a new career path. We will go back but hopefully on her day off. read more

Love this place. Great soups, salads, burgers, pizza and excellent smoked meats. Yum yum! Craft beer too. They are opening a new location in Shaler off route 8 as well. Bet it will just as good! read more

Great food and great beer selection. The fish and shrimp basket is awesome!

I have never said I would not go back to a place until I visited this place, the service was the worst I have ever encountered. Tuesday evening around 6pm and there was 1 waiter for an area of about 40 people. Had to wait long for everything, never got silverware for my side, entire party of 7 sat through half of dinner without something to drink. The food was ok but hard to critique after service was so bad. Recommend restaurant next door where the food and service is much better. read more

Fun neighborhood bar feel !!Food and service was good and great craft beer selection Would recommend

I'm so happy this bar is in my neighborhood. Great food, a cool industrial decor, friendly bartenders, and a plethora of awesome craft beer selections make this place a must-try for anyone within the greater Pittsburgh area. I love the burgers (which could compete with the best in Pittsburgh, including Tessaro's) and ANYTHING on the menu with their smoked meat, including the buffalo chicken dip. You can get a sample of any of their wide arrange of beers on tap, so take advantage. Also a fun place to watch the Steelers, the Penguins, and the Pirates. A nice mix of locals, first-timers, and out-of-towners make for a fun and welcoming clientele. If you haven't been here, add it to your list. You won't be disappointed. read more

Food is very good. Apps were $1.00 off during Steeler game. Shrimp app was tasty but not worth $9.00 for 4 shrimp! For example my buddy got the smoked buffalo dip- $7.00. Very filling but in comparison to the shrimp, get the dip. read more

Went in for a drink and I like my bourbon neat. The bar keep was ok until I told him about a sticky substance on the glass. Instead of giving me a new glass. He asked me what I wanted him to do... So I just asked for my check and left. The only reason I giving a 2 star instead of a 1 is because I have been in a couple of times and have had good service and the food is good. I probably won't be back. read more

What's not to like about this place? Food is amazing and great beer selection. Staff is great too. Cubano is my go to. Won't be disappointed. read more

Two visits - mixed. First - great service and food. Second, similar to Dante M. below in that when asked about the Happy Hour listed on the web site, the server (who was very pleasant), indicated that what was on the web site is not accurate. Well "That's one of the reasons we visited that night!!!" Oh well...the owner/cook doesn't seem to care. The food is very good...don't get me wrong. But why have a web site (which is nicely designed by the way), if it's not remotely accurate? Note to Barrel Junction owner - "You have plenty of competition!" It's these little things that may either make or break a business. read more

I'm so happy that I've discovered this place. Barrel junction is bringing both the food and the beer that the north hills has been missing out on. Before discovering this restaurant I would have to drive into the city to find a restaurant offering just half of the selection they have here. Great beer aside, the food alone was enough to keep me coming back. I was impressed to say the least by the nachos and the pulled pork, which are much better than similar items served by the massive amount of chain restaurants inhabiting the surrounding areas. Im so happy I've discovered a restaurant with barbecue that is worthwhile. It's a bit of a drive, but every second is worth it. read more

Did Barrel Junction jump the shark. The service, which is sketchy to begin with, was horrible. Yes, they were busy but as a consumer, that should not have any bearing on my dining there. Initial drink orders were slow. Nachos came out at a decent rate and were good. I did take notice the lack of pulled pork this time around. All three of us ordered the same thing, pulled pork pizza. A favorite and the usual go to. I asked to have mine with brisket even if there would be an up-charge and extra BBQ sauce on the side. Another ordered extra BBQ sauce on the pie itself. Within a reasonable time the pizzas came out. I found no more than 6 or 7 small pieces of brisket on my pizza. Pulls pork was almost nonexistent on the other two. French fries, nope, hardly there as well. BBQ sauce...hardly any in the three pies, even the one that was to have extra. The pies themselves seemed to be slopped together as well. My extra BBQ sauce came only after asking again, waiting 10 minutes, and only getting one of those teeny-tiny take out containers (.50 charge!). The second beer I orders, never made it to the table. Waitress was okay, not too knowledgable about he beer selection, but did split our nachos three-ways. 3-stars only because the flavor of the food is still very good. Please take some pride in what you do, even if it means just slowing down a little bit. read more