We hosted our son's rehearsal dinner at Bog & Barley on April 10, 2026, and it was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, Izzy, Samara, and their entire team delivered an experience that truly exceeded every expectation. Their professionalism and communication were outstanding throughout the entire planning process. They were proactive, attentive, and incredibly thoughtful--true problem solvers who made us feel completely supported and confident every step of the way. It was clear from the beginning that they genuinely cared about making this a meaningful and memorable evening for our family and the special couple. The private room was absolutely perfect--intimate, beautifully arranged, and very easy to personalize with our own decorations. It created exactly the warm and special atmosphere we had hoped for. The menu was another highlight: a wonderful variety of options with a refined, elevated feel, all at a very reasonable price point. Every guest found something they loved, and the quality of the food was consistently impressive. Most importantly, we do not have a single complaint--only an abundance of praise. Our guests are still talking about how fantastic the evening was. We are so grateful to Izzy, Samara, and the entire Bog & Barley team for helping us create such a joyful and unforgettable celebration. read more

Irish Irish Irish (Fancy Restaurant) This was the first experience making reservations for an Irish pub, but it was way more than a pub. Think date night. The food was a delight! Recommend the pimento cheese bread sticks for appetizer or any other time. Also, this was the first time I've had a Kilkenny draft which was another highlight. I see now it's rare to find. Smooth and creamy. If I lived nearby, I would be here more often. It's a little on the expensive side, but well worth the price and experience. Just pointing it out to expect to pay, but also pointing out it was worth every cent. read more

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The overall experience was okay, we arrived 30 minutes before closing so I had zero expectations of an true dining experience . The smash burger was great and the fries were delicious- thick cut with a slight crunch to the bite. The Guinness chocolate cake was also good- beat when warm. read more

Bog & Barley - Menu - Irish Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I am an absolute Bog & Barley fan but this review comes with disappointment. The atmosphere is always great and showed up for Easter brunch after church to a live performer singing some great late 90s/early 2000 tunes (pure nostalgia). The waitress was nice but not very attentive. Focused more on the larger table which I get but I also am a paying customer. Food came out quick and hot and always for a great price. I was hoping for their crispy brussels sprouts but they do not serve for brunch/lunch so had to go with ole faithful "The Scotch Egg". If you have never had one you should definitely try it and the mustard sauce is amazing with it. Unfortunately for you reading this, I didn't get a picture because I devoured that thing the second my plate hit the table!!! For my main meal I went with the corned beef reuben which you can see in the picture just looks thrown together on the plate (very unappealing). The corned beef was a bit dry and tough, the "special sauce" was non existent and couldn't even taste. The best part about a reuben is the crisp buttery rye bread but with this sandwich it sadly was not toasted at all which really takes away from the flavor as well. The chips were just your standard frozen bits but add some salt and ketchup, you're good to go. To top off I went with the crème brûlée for dessert which is always a winner. I will more than likely return as I do enjoy the restaurant and hope that my next experience is a bit more enjoyable. read more

Bog & Barley - Crème Brûlée - Irish Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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As soon as you walked in to the restaurant, you'll be greeted by a wall of beautiful bar area. You don't see many around here. Food and drinks were spectacular! Our server gave us really good recommendations for all and she was spot on. We went with Burger and Fish & Chips and finished off our meals with two types of desserts. Love em both but I personally think the chocolate cake is a must. They definitely lived up to one of the best places to dine in town. read more

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We made a reservation at Bog & Barley for St Patrick's day! The restaurant was extremely busy, but we were seated quickly. Our waiter, Jay was great! He made sure we were taken care of and got everything we needed. He also had great recommendations for drinks. We started off with the Pimento Cheese Toasty, it was to die for. I would 100% order this again. Their Wedge salad is one of my favorites in all of Memphis, the perfect combination. The Burger with the secret sauce is chefs kiss especially paired with their fries. Even though it was crowded, the environment was great. They had live music but it was the perfect amount of volume. We were still able to have conversations and enjoy the band! They also could make any beer green. We will be back and maybe even again next St. Paddy's day! read more

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I know I might get some backlash for this but this place is Trash Can Water! I ended up here with my mother in law for her birthday. I ordered the fish and chips playing it safe and for almost 30 bucks it came with 2 pieces of fish and a splash of French fries. My uncle also ordered the same as me and we both where like Dam did we order a kids meal. The service was fine tho and its a cool atmosphere if you into Irish Pub but everybody food was not up to par with Pics or word or mouth my mother in law heard. read more

Bog & Barley - Out Front - Irish Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Came in for a few drinks. The service was exceptional. The bartender was super kind & happy to explain the flight choices for me. This would be an awesome place to come catch a game on one of the big screens! read more

Bog & Barley - Tequila Flight - Irish Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Had another great meal here tonight. They got us in with no reservation on a very busy Fri night. Drinks and food were excellent. Service always top notch. Upscale Irish bar ambiance. This place is great! ... armed security guard guard out front , which does actually make me feel safer. It's Memphis after-all read more

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Best Thanksgiving ever?? Fantastic Facility!! Gorgeous woodwork, super high ceilings, second floor, just an incredible build out, must've cost a fortune! Service could not have been better! You can tell the servers were raised right! We had the artichoke and an Irish bread plate appetizers. The artichoke was exceptional! We had a variety of meals, hamburger with duck fat chips, Thanksgiving turkey dinner, fish and chips.... All were great. Finished up with chocolate cake with ice cream and sticky toffee pudding.... Just a fantastic experience overall ..... read more

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I dropped by here for a late lunch. My delicious meal consisted of Scotch Eggs, Roasted Beet Salad, Irish Chicken Curry, and Guinness 0 (zero). I was seated almost immediately, and given an iced water to drink. My nonalcoholic beer from the bar arrived about ten minutes later. The delay was why I declined two separate offers for a refill. There were no patrons sitting at the bar. I'm unsure if they even had a bartender on duty. The first course of my meal arrived about fifteen minutes after I was seated. The pacing was spot on for my other two courses. I was checked on by my waiter at acceptably intermittent intervals. (I'm also thinking that my waiter had other duties, such as checking-in patrons at the front entrance, perhaps.) It's nice that this place still offers nonalcoholic beer. They even applied a decorative feature onto the foam of my Guinness. It was a nice touch. Four stars. I especially recommend the new menu item: Roasted Beet Salad. I plan on returning here again. read more

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What can I say? I was truly pleasantly surprised by my experience at Bog & Barley. From the moment I walked in, the aesthetics alone set the tone--simply beautiful. The restaurant is filled with rich mahogany wood, imported from Ireland, and the intricate carvings and overall architecture are absolutely stunning. I arrived around 8 PM, a busy dinner hour, and was quoted a 10-minute wait that ended up being about 30 minutes. No big deal--I grabbed a couple of beers at the bar and caught some of the Memphis Grizzlies game while waiting. We were eventually seated at high-top tables along the main aisle near the entrance. At first, I wasn't sure I'd like those seats, but they turned out to be surprisingly comfortable, and with TVs on every wall, it was easy to keep up with the game. For dinner, I ordered the lamb meatloaf with mashed potatoes, peas, and carrots, plus a side of asparagus. I had never tried lamb meatloaf before, but it was incredibly delicious. Honestly, everything we had was great. Bog & Barley is definitely a spot I'd be proud to bring anyone--one of the standout restaurants Memphis has to offer. read more

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This place was so beautiful on the inside ! The food was amazing. The fish and chips was cook to prefection. I can't wait to go back there ! The service was so top tier ! Very nice and helpful . I love this place so much ! I will definitely be back with the fellas ! read more

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We came here for our anniversary and got seated at a cute little table near the fireplace in the front. We had a very attentive waitress and they even gave us a small dessert for our anniversary for free. The food was amazing. My husband had the burger and I had the grilled salmon and both were delicious. read more

Bog & Barley - Bread pudding - Irish Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The food is always amazing, the service is quick and efficient. Never met a server there that isn't happy to be there. the actual restaurant feels like an english pub and has the ambience down to a science. read more

*this is my second review of this restaurant* I almost rated this review 1 star per shrimp in the shrimp cocktail appetizer I would like to begin this review by saying when I order a shrimp cocktail appetizer I am expecting multiple shrimp even Kroger gives you like 30 shrimp in your cocktail I was presented with five they were not jumbo sized. They were regular sized shrimp. I was also presented with a gravy boat sized helping of dip for which I do not know how I was supposed to use all of this dip with only five shrimp in the appetizer. I did enjoy every bite of shrimp but the ratio of the appetizer while sharing with my husband was 2.5 shrimp a piece. We also ate the garnish because we were so hungry. I hope it was lettuce and not parsley lol. As we moved on with our courses, my husband enjoyed two Guinness, one had a snowflake stamp. The other was bald. I enjoyed two very heavily poured mule type drinks. They were absolutely delicious. Again, I ordered the bangers and mash while my husband ordered a ribeye with the crispiest brussels sprouts you've ever seen in your life. Every single thing we ate, tasted like it was delivered straight from the gods. The chocolate cake was absolutely divine, but was about the size that you would think would be served in munchkin land. The taste was great. Would it deter me from coming again and ordering exactly the same thing? No it would not. Would I like the slice of cake to be bigger?absolutely. Would I appreciate at least three shrimp per person at the table? Yes I would. Do I have a single complaint about the flavor of the food? Absolutely not. I hope this review helps you to understand what a great time we had while wishing we had just a little bit more. We had a reservation booked on OpenTable and seated upstairs in the bar area totally alone. It was nice and private however, we did not have a great view of the rest of the restaurant. That being said, we were treated very attentively by our servers, which were at the upstairs bartenders. Zero complaints about service we will absolutely be back. The only thing that would've made this dinner better would be as stated previously more shrimp and a win for the Arkansas Razorbacks--having to sit directly next to the TV while they were completely slaughtered by Missouri put a slight damper on the night. read more

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Service was excellent. The interior of this restaurant is beyond belief. Really nice. Lots of wood. I had only 1 dish. Fish and chips. Rate it a 3 star. read more

I went here for my friends birthday because he was raving over how good this place was. I really want to rate them a 3.5 but the service and staff were so nice, I will go with a four. The oysters were the perfect size. The bread that comes out with it, hands down the worse shit I ever tasted. Just ask for some crackers with it. Nonetheless the oysters were good. My friend had been bragging about the steak being one of the best steaks he has had in Memphis. Blah Blah Blah. Yall the steak was cooked perfect. We both ordered our steaks medium. They got it right, EXCEPT they didn't add anything seasoning. Like none at all. The steak had literally no flavor. Not even a pinch of salt. I was like this is not it. Even my friend was like I'm so sorry because it usually hits. He said this was his third time ordering steak but this was the first time it had no flavor. So needless to say my first experience was blah. I'm willing to give them another chance because Cassie the General Manager was soooo sweet. She came over and greeted us at the bar and actually held a very nice conversation. Our bartender was amazing as well. The staff is what's saving this review because my first food experience did not pass the vibe check. The restaurant is beautiful inside and the size of it was unexpected. It has upstairs seating as well. Very cute. read more

Bog & Barley - Oysters - Irish Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Best Irish restaurant in the city. The beautiful interior is only outdone by the delicious food. A definite top ten place to eat in Memphis.

Solid pup fare--love the shepherds pie--and a great Uk and Ireland beer selection on tap, and at fair prices. The suburban location is a bit unexpected but that's means plenty of parking. The classic pup interior is worth a look, or two. The best back bar around? Efficient, friendly servers too. No waiting on that first pint of Harp's. Yes sir ! read more

This place is amazing. The staff, service, ambiance, food. It's fantastic from top to bottom. I got the shepherds pie. It was very tasty. Last time, I got the porterhouse pork chop, which was divine. If ya want fancy and delicious , the pork chop wins. If ya want traditional Irish pub fare, the shepherds pie will serve you well. Great bar with a nice selection of wine and beer. The desserts. Oh my. So, we have tried them all here. (Literally). I give the top spot to the bread pudding followed by the Guinness chocolate cake. But they are all great. My least favorite is the lemon cake. It's good. Just not as good as everything else. It's an amazing experience here. read more

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Good food and a welcome change to Memphis. Food was hot, fresh though the service was a little slow for the time of day. What was disappointing was the lack of any Irish music. For a long while place that oozes its Irish root the ambience seemed anything apart from the emerald city read more

Bog & Barley - Irish Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

January's A Sister's Affair bookclub Meetup led us to Bog & Barley. Cocktails pictured: Blood Moon: Skyy Citrus / Fresh Squeezed Blood Oranges / Aperol / Lemon Juice / Dom Pierre Sparkling / Lemon Twist Garnish BLUEBIRD Montelobos Mezcal / Mint Simple Syrup / Lime Juice Regal Blueberry Syrup / Lime and Mint Garnish Food: CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS GF w/ Coriander Yogurt, Fresh Dill, Currants STEAMED BLUE MUSSELS Cider, Shallots, Garlic, Thyme, Herbs, Sourdough Bread Ample parking, nice aesthetic and casual vibe. read more

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I was mostly trying to see some high school classmates -- one that I had not seen in over 15 years -- when I visited this really nice restaurant. My friend that lives in the Memphis area suggested this place and it did not leave us disappointed. It was just all around great -- the atmosphere, the food, and the drinks. It was so much fun seeing by childhood buddies over some really delicious food. The cream of cauliflower soup was very good as was the chicken sandwich and fries I chose to complete the meal. I also tried the roasted brussels sprouts and loved them. The service was fantastic. Our server turned out to be from a town near my home town in Arkansas and we talked about how the towns have changed. It just turned out to be a delightfully great lunch! read more

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I'd put six stars if I could!! The ambience is very nice, they have an amazing bar featured prominently that is a work of art in my worthless opinion. I also very much liked all the bookshelves with, well, books but also bric-a-brac. We had a reservation for 5pm on a Friday night which we probably didn't need but we weren't sure what to expect. I will tell you this place was fancier than I expected. It wasn't snobby or hoity toity or anything, I was just expecting an Irish pub type place but this more than that. I had salmon with risotto. The salmon was good but the risotto was exceptional!! One companion had the pork porterhouse which was very good and we shared a side dish of the Brussels sprouts which were also very very good!! They came with a yogurt based sauce with thyme and coriander I think and also currants. Really good!! One other young man companion had the cheeseburger and fries. He said they were very good. For dessert we got an Irish crème cheesecake, a Guinness chocolate cake, and a lemon cake. All three were very good. The lemon cake was very light and soft it was almost like a custard. read more

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Went to Bog & Barley for the first time this week. I had heard great things about it. My friend and I were immediately impressed by the beautiful decor and excellent service. But I hate to say that I was disappointed with my meal. I had the Shepherds Pie. Maybe I don't know authentic Irish Shepherds Pie but this dish was 1/3 meat and at least 2/3 mashed potatoes. The menu said it contained root vegetables and peas. I search for the veggies. I never saw a pea and finally found a couple of small (1/4 inch) pieces of some veggie. I will say that my friend's Roasted Scottish Salmon with barley risotto was excellent. One hit and one miss. Because of the environment, I'll probably give it another try with different dishes. read more

Bog & Barley - Shepherd's Pie - Irish Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Went for drinks, good and cocktails with friends over the holidays. We had a wonderful time catching up and enjoying adult beverages. It was so great to see friends and family. The restaurant was decorated with Christmas decor. I love the vibe of this place. It is so pretty on the inside with natural wood and lighting. We sat upstairs in a nook which fit our party perfectly. You could see the downstairs and enjoy people watching or sports on the tv near us. Our waiter/server was Caleb I believe. He was so nice and provided excellent service for our large party of 15. I asked for appetizer recommendations and I ordered the asparagus. That dish was simply delicious. It was a bed of asparagus that was buttered. The sauce was made of sour cream and possibly mayonnaise with chives and other great seasonings. It was very very decadent but very good. I really enjoyed it because my plate was a happy and clean. I also ordered the Irish Soda bread that is not on the menu. Always very soft on the inside and crusty on the outside. I can't wait to return to try the Irish Creme Baileys Cheesecake. read more

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Another fabulous visit here. Their fish and chips are really good. I highly recommend them. It doesn't miss. We also had a special, the seafood Parmesan risotto. It was really delicious as well. Go get some.... read more

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Our waitress was the best!!! She offered suggestions subtly with personal experience. Food was excellent: I had corned beef and oh my goodness it left me wishing I could hold the entire serving. Environment was a bit cool for me but that shouldn't deter anyone from popping in!! We'll return when in the area. read more

So much better than Captain D's. That's a joke. Doesn't even compare. I've had the fish twice and oh my god it is so good. The breading. The sauce. And where else can you drink a Kilkenny? Simply amazing. The second time I tried the duck fat fries. I've cooked potatoes in duck fat that I've rendered myself and duck fat is the best. These fries however were soft and sort of soggy. Fries always have to be cooked twice. There's no shortcuts on that. You have to soak some of the starch out, fry them and pull them out and then fry them again. That's why all store bought fries are already cooked. They should use the duck fat the second time. Anyway, they can cook their fish better than me but the fries need improvement. read more

Bog & Barley is the spot to hang out when in Germantown. With plenty of seating, large parties can come in for dinner and catch up with friends and family over a drink and watch the game. The menu is extensive, offering appetizers, salads, seafood and British fare. Isaac, our server, and other waitstaffs are extremely friendly and helpful. Excellent service. The desserts read really delicious with the Irish coffee and cream ingredient, but tasted quite mediocre. I'd skip on dessert next time, but definitely will come back to try other entrees whenever in Germantown. read more

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I made a reservation, went there, paid in cash, and left. Then they called me afterward asking if I had paid. They were clearly so disorganized and busy that they couldn't properly take care of us even though I had a reservation and my name was clearly on file. It was very upsetting to be treated like someone who left without paying. I don't know if someone mishandled or took the money, but the whole situation was extremely unpleasant. read more

The server Diego was awesome yesterday for recommending a whiskey/bourbon named Foresterer along my previous likes and his service was awesome. The place has either an old school library/hunting lodge feel. That was a 5. What was a 0 was the lack of explanation of why a $3.21 charge was on my bill was never really explained at all in a way I could understand at all. If I knew beforehand there was a fee like this, I would have left immediately and taken my business elsewhere. I need this fee taken off my bill tomorrow before I would give this restaurant a 5. I understand paying taxes on any food and beverage, but that fee is exorbitant and necessary. It also guarantees this will be only visit, unless that fee would be removed from my credit card immediately. Edit:GM Miss Casey took care of my complaint and refunded me the money. I'm a happy man. :) read more

I recently visited Bog & Barley on a busy Tuesday night, and it was absolutely packed--always a good sign for a spot like this. The place has a fantastic authentic Irish pub vibe with stunning woodwork and a lively atmosphere that makes you feel transported. Service was great--our server was attentive and friendly despite the crowd. My coworker thoroughly enjoyed his salmon dish, which looked well-prepared and flavorful. We started with the Scotch egg, and it was very good--crispy exterior, perfectly cooked egg, and tasty sausage. Solid appetizer. For my main, I went with the ribeye. It came out cooked more toward medium than the medium-rare I requested, which was a bit disappointing. The flavor was decent, but overall it felt like lower quality beef than I'd expect at this price point--didn't quite justify the cost. In hindsight, I wish I'd stuck to some of the more traditional Irish offerings on the menu, like the shepherd's pie or bangers & mash that get rave reviews from others. Overall, it's a nice spot with strong service and a great scene, especially if you're into the bar/whiskey side or classics done right. I'd return to try different items, but I'd be more cautious with the steaks. read more

Amazing food service and atmosphere Highly recommend For a great time and marvelous atmosphere Go enjoy read more

I've been twice and the ambience and drinks are great, but the food is extremely mediocre. Service has been good both times, but there's always a long wait if you're doing a walk in rather than a reservation. read more

It's GORGEOUS in there. Nice work on the ambiance! The customer service was great and the bartenders were awesome. Loved how knowledgeable everyone was about the menu and even had recommendations for non-whiskey drinkers. But this place, you go to for whiskey for sure. Next time, I'm going to try a flight (or 2) Giving it 4 stars for now because the meal I had wasn't that great but I'll give it another shot and update my review later. read more

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I came here for brunch, and it did not disappoint. We ordered the Reuben and shrimp and grits--both were excellent, 10/10. The service was fast and accommodating, and the vibes were unbelievable. Piano bar over everything! The drinks were also great; I tried The Dominican. While it mentioned strawberries and blueberries, I couldn't see how they were incorporated--perhaps they ran out of garnishes? Regardless, it was still delicious. Highly recommend! read more

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My family and I went for a late lunch. We were seated promptly and our server brought over some water while we looked at the menu. The ambiance was very pleasant. We shared the pimento cheese toasty and the fish dip- both were delicious. For my entree, I had the jumbo lump crab cake and it was really good. The other entrees looked good too. For dessert, we shared the Guinness chocolate cake and the crème brûlée and both were delicious! read more

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Had a great experience there on a date night in March. We each had the fish and Chips (made with Cod - the king of fish) $22-25. Love places that have Guinness ($7) on tap. Shared a creme brûlée ($8). Service was pretty good and the atmosphere was good - loud, crowded (though I don't always like such). read more