Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Barkley Restaurant & Bar

    3.5 (352 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Open • 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

    The Barkley Restaurant & Bar Photos

    THE BARKLEY RESTAURANT & BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like The Barkley Restaurant & Bar

    Recommended Reviews - The Barkley Restaurant & Bar

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    The Barkley Restaurant....
    Ivan M.

    The Barkley, I got you out of my system. I came mostly for the live entertainment. Gina Georgette and the Monarchs were so cool! My date loved it! Other than this, I have to be respectfully honest. The Barkley, you're in a great location. I can see the appeal. I saw why some people keep coming back. Your bar was packed. The drink specials good. The vibe was good, too. But the chicken parm was the worst I've ever had and the pasta was bland, poorly cooked. The piece of bread that came with it was sad looking and sad tasting and just sad. It tasted like old cardboard. Not even new cardboard, but old. The mozzarella sticks were undercooked and therefore soggy. Aesthetically speaking, again, you're cool, but the heat inside was WOW HOT! it wasn't till about an hour and 1/2 later that it got cool in there. The bathrooms for being so small and yes, clean, even HOTTER. This can't be good for business. We got a slice of cheesecake and it was "rubbery" The worst I've ever had too. Jack In The Box has better cheesecake than this. I think overall, you're a cool dive with solid cocktails and decent prices and the live bands will bring the business because there's no cover charge, but for me that's it. Would I ever come back? Maybe, maybe not, and if so it'd be just maybe and during fall / winter for a cocktail and that's it. Why fall / winter? I would hope you'd be nice and crispy cold inside and that it wouldn't feel like a bit of a sauna in there to the point where you had to open the main front entry door for the natural air to flow in and Gina Georgette wouldn't pass out from heat exhaustion. I guess I should've known better when I walked inside and saw men in shorts and sandals and had to go find my host to be seated. I wanted to leave almost immediately but we don't live around the corner, so, i stayed and gave you a chance. Hope everyone's enjoying their summer.

    Lemon Drop
    RoseMary F.

    This restaurant was established in 1951, it is an anchor on the corner of Huntington Drive and Fremont Avenue. It's iconic, the city would be "different," and forever changed if it ever moved! They have upscale dinner menu, entertainment, yet a cozy atmosphere. Shannon was our bartender, he was very friendly and provided quick and efficient service. Lots of "regulars," come here. This was evident on my recent visit. A sign-in sheet was on the bar counter for customers to sign up for the Open Mic Comedy Night, which is held on the last Wednesday of the month. As people entered, they were greeted by name. It's has a cool and welcoming vibe with old school feel with leather booths and wood paneling throughout. There's a small parking lot with a back door entrance that is very convenient. Please note that only cash transactions are accepted. Sincerely, Rosemary

    Menu. This isn't the happy hour one
    Ade R.

    I've driven past this place for years but never actually went in. I had to go to the pet hospital next door, and someone mentioned this spot and that it's cash only, so I decided to stop by and wait with my pet. They've got a really solid happy hour and a good group of regulars. I went during a super quiet time, which made the whole experience even better for me. . Bottled beers, great deals, and a chill vibe. I'll definitely be back.

    Mozzarella Stick
    Tanya S.

    Reason for 4 stars.... I need to explain. Service is good here. Be patient they usually are busy and are limited in servers. Drinks are decent. Food is good some of it is from scratch some of it you can tell was from a can and warmed up. The food is reasonably priced. I feel they make a mean mozzarella stick, and the marinara sauce is really flavorful. Don't come here expecting a really fancy restaurant, but it blows most bar food out of the water. It's got an old time feel in here. Very rat pack feel inside. They have live music got to follow them to see who is playing. Tonight it is The Pepper Moons. Love them!!! Thank you to The Pepper Moons for being here tonight.

    PCCs great jazz students!

    See all

    Photo of Jeff C.
    686
    466
    3290

    21 days ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 2
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    18 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 43
    Thanks 11
    Love this 39
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of mk c.
    46
    198
    70

    16 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 27
    Thanks 7
    Love this 24
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of L G.
    0
    34
    8

    2 months ago

    Good music with good food. Pay cash only and price increases with ent.. entertainment.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Pakhan C.
    14
    46
    53

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Moises R.
    61
    26
    24

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 3

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 6
    Love this 5
    Oh no 7

    1 year ago

    Helpful 11
    Thanks 5
    Love this 4
    Oh no 2

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Oscar R.
    13
    85
    21

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    10 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 3

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 4
    Photo of N K.
    0
    13
    0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of William V.
    139
    102
    5

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 2

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    10 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Old school restaurant! Great bar food! Service is excellent! Love our server Carina! The chili is outstanding!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 6

    4 years ago

    Helpful 17
    Thanks 6
    Love this 3
    Oh no 5

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jae G.
    12
    27
    45

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    8 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    Page 1 of 9

    Ask the Community - The Barkley Restaurant & Bar

    Do they have an ATM in the bar?

    Yes they have an ATM at bar. There are also several bank atm just up the street on Fair Oaks Blvd

    Does the Barkley accept credit cards?

    No. They are living firmly in the decade the restaurant was last decorated.

    Do they still charge for seating and price increase on drinks during live entertainment?

    Tables are for people that order food/drinks. There is an upcharge for drinks during live events except comedy. On the plus side, they do pay the bands and there is no cover charge.

    OK, so YELP didn't like my original question so I will re-phrase it because it was removed. Do you like the staff and management at the Barkley? How would you rate them?

    0 scary. Stay away.

    Live music tonight?

    Yes. Live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

    View All 7 Questions

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Bars 104,220 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    The Blind Donkey - Highland Park 18, Laphroaig Cairdeas, top right- For What it's worth- top left - Pear Necessities

    The Blind Donkey

    3.9(723 reviews)
    2.9 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Nice dimly lit bar with good cocktails, with decent staff, been going for years, I stopped going…read morethough after the story below... Went here 6 months ago on a weekday around late evening. About an hour in, this dude comes inside with the biggest pit bull I've ever seen. It must have been bred with a horse or something, it weighs a solid 125+ pounds. Guy sits at the bar and the bartenders ogle the dog and usual. The dog lays down on the floor at the corner of the bar, on the way to the restrooms as the guy flirts with the bartenders and has his drink. 10min later this chick walking to the bathroom trips over this black dog lying on the floor and faceplants onto the floor! Lady pops up from embarrassment and dog owner grabs its chain before it has a chance to react. Fricking hilarious, but crisis averted! The guy moves to a table at the middle of the bar with the same dog at his feet. The moron bartenders don't bother to tell him to go outside or anything else. So 5 min later a guy walking buy steps on the dogs leg or tail and the thing jumps up and almost lunges at the guy and starts barking. It was frickin unbelievable how stupid he and the workers here were. Finally one of the guys in the bar says something to the bartender about the dog, and they just wave him off. Wow! Whoever owns this bar is going to get sued to no end based on the actions of the bartenders.

    Chill vibes, extensive drink options, very casual in the heart of downtown Pasadena…read more Various parking options nearby in all direction. A great place to start before heading out, stop through during a shopping or restaurant hopping experience, or a fun way to end the night!

    Photos
    The Blind Donkey - Whiskey selections

    Whiskey selections

    The Blind Donkey - Garlic parmesan fries!

    Garlic parmesan fries!

    The Blind Donkey - Hatchet job

    See all

    Hatchet job

    Osa Rooftop - pear burrata salad

    Osa Rooftop

    3.8(411 reviews)
    2.9 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Going during sunset is totally worth it! View was great as well as service! Only thing is I wish…read morethere were more food items! But food was great!

    Located as part of the AC Hotel in Pasadena, I expected it to just be a chill hotel lounge with…read moresome food. But, that wasn't the case. Osa Rooftop was chill but it served up someone way more than that. Let's start with the layout and location, Osa has its own entrance right outside on Colorado Blvd. Which takes directly up to the space. But was really fun was the ambient lighting to the elevator. Lined with warm orange lighting and linen, it was quite the touch to set the tone for the space I was about to enter. As you exit you treated to wooden tables ceramics and a fun patio area that is such a warm atmosphere. I waited by the bar which was covered which served up some views of Pasadena and surrounding mountain ranges. I grabbed my cocktail and we were seated not to long after. For food, here is what we ordered: - Charred Brussel Sprouts Brussel Sprouts are such an underrated appetizer. This was so good. Crispy, thanks to the marcona almonds, and Savory. the Pomegranate Vinaigrette added a tart touch to it that really made it appealing! - Steak Frites They use a Filet Mignon which was cooked to temp. Fries were crispy and the sauce added a bit more savory undertones. - Seabass (Sorry forgot the name but its there!) If I were to describe it plainly, it is like a Thai Tom Yum Seabass. The fish was wonderfully cooked and the skin added texture to the fish. the sauce added that kick that made it so good. But in terms of taste it really tasted like a Thai soup. So here's the rub, go at sunset! The view at sunset was simply magical. The sunset hits Pasadena City Hall and mountain ranges so nicely it is indeed a feast for the eyes along with your palette. Parking can be found easily around or at the hotel. This is great for a small get together or a small group to enjoy drinks and dinner or just a casual hangout. Give it a shot and joy the vibe! Cheers!

    Photos
    Osa Rooftop - Beet salad with whipped goat cheese - very good - Zinfandel & Swift Relief -

    Beet salad with whipped goat cheese - very good - Zinfandel & Swift Relief -

    Osa Rooftop - Bar at the Osa Rooftop

    Bar at the Osa Rooftop

    Osa Rooftop - Tostones

    See all

    Tostones

    The Speakeasy - Naked & Famous cocktail

    The Speakeasy

    4.1(699 reviews)
    2.9 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Definitely speakeasy vibes. You will need to message ahead of time for the password. There will be…read morea bouncer outside that'll ask for it. Inside is a surprisingly large space. So much seating! I've never seen the venue overcrowded. Large menu so many drinks to try! Great spot whenever I have guests visiting

    "The Speakeasy" is located in Old Pasadena. There is a large multi-story parking garage right…read morearound the corner. The place has some intrigue as you need to know a password to gain entry. I was pleasantly surprised when I sent an email to the address on the website and received a reply with the password in a little over thirty minutes. After parking, we didn't have any problems finding the entrance even though it is not marked. Look for the big wood double doors and doorman standing in front. After giving him the password, he opened the doors and we walked in. We were surprised in several ways. The place is way bigger than I would expect for a place named "The Speakeasy". And at 6:30pm on a Sunday, we were the only guests inside. Only one other couple came in during the 30 minutes we were there. I would assume they are a lot busier on Friday and Saturday night. It is dimly lit, and very red inside. The bar is large with many bottles of liquor on display and many seats. The rest of the space is one large area that must have at least 20 tables, and the ceiling is high. It gives off more of a nightclub vibe than a speakeasy vibe. I tried the Naked & Famous cocktail which has two of my favorite spirits (Vida mezcal, aperol, yellow Chartreuse, lime, $18). It was nicely balanced with a good mix of smoke and herbal flavor. She had the Pablo's Poison (Altos reposado tequila, strawberry, lime, jalapeno, elderflower, $17). The jalapeno flavor really stood out with strawberry and elderflower in the background. They have a good cocktail menu with almost twenty cocktails, as well as a food menu with ten items. Walk up to the bar to order your drinks. Jeremy, the manager, and the female bartender whose name who I didn't get were nice. We aren't in Pasadena very often, and while they have a good cocktail menu, I don't know if we would return. We were expecting more.

    Photos
    The Speakeasy - Tables and pictures at the end of the bar

    Tables and pictures at the end of the bar

    The Speakeasy - Christmas decorations!!

    Christmas decorations!!

    The Speakeasy - All reds

    See all

    All reds

    Kings Row Gastropub - Try our award-winning in-house ground burgers.

    Kings Row Gastropub

    3.9(1.8k reviews)
    2.8 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    Kings Row is a cool bar that has an outdoor patio and indoor seating. They've been in Pasadena for…read moreawhile. The servers are all great. Very accommodating. I use a wheelchair and they always make sure theres a space/table available for me. Im always greeted with a smile by everyone that works here. The food is super tasty. Think bar food. I love the fries and wingz So something SUPER AWESOME is they have a slushie machine. Im obsessed with slushies so obviously I had to try them. My favorite part is they constantly rotate the flavors so I always get to try new flavors. The best part there alcoholic. ;D Some people like shots, some people like beer but I truly, genuinely come for the AWESOME slushies. Also if you see the dole whip slushie get it. I day dream about my slushie adventures. Forever slushies!

    What an absolute experience to witness my beautiful Mexico win their last World Cup qualification…read morematch! I would like to start this review by saying that this place was absolutely PACKED but the staff did such a great job to make sure we were well attended and keep the energy up with the match going on....hats off to them! Our buddies were able to secure a spot in the outside patio area to view the game. They offer QR code menus where you can pay and order with a table number connected to your table. This makes ordering so much easier, especially for such busy days like World Cup game days. I ordered the Carne Asada tacos, so delicious and had a nice little smoky taste. My husband ordered buffalo wings, fish and chips, and onion rings; he loved everything. Our first time trying this place located in Pasadena and it definitely won't be our last, thank you again, staff for such an amazing experience!!!

    Photos
    Kings Row Gastropub - Drink station ..

    Drink station ..

    Kings Row Gastropub - Best fish & chips this side of the England.

    Best fish & chips this side of the England.

    Kings Row Gastropub - Breakfast burritos served all day.

    See all

    Breakfast burritos served all day.

    Cerveceria Del Pueblo - Pau Hana Hawaiian Sour available in the taproom and in cans to go while supplies last!

    Cerveceria Del Pueblo

    4.7(207 reviews)
    2.4 mi•South Arroyo
    •$$

    An amazing brewery that offers lots of options for IPAs, seltzers, ale, and non-alcoholic drinks;…read morefor those who want to hang out and vibe but don't necessarily drink alcohol! My group of friends and I went during the World Cup craziness. We had just come from another bar after the game had concluded and with an hour left before closing the hospitality was still as great as ever! I can imagine how crazy busy they might have been before we arrived but I'm glad the quality of service we received was good. I didn't know what to try and the sweet lady at the register gave me some great recommendations. I went with a seltzer and it was amazing (especially coming from another bar I wanted something light haha & no I was not driving). I will definitely be returning and with a group of friends again because the space is very nice and the vibes were great! Perfect spot for game days or an outing with some buddies. As for parking, it's located in the busy area of Pasadena and centered around a residential area expect to park far or in a parking structure; that means walking! Although, that's not a deal breaker as the area offers plenty to do and all within walking distance.

    Small local brewery in Pasadena that's beneficial to the community, have seen people reserve a few…read moretables for parties and they have meet-ups. For example, they have a Spanish Language Brewery Meet-up every 3rd Thursday from 7:30-9:30pm monthly. Parking is street only so be mindful of the neighbors. There is no food service at this location but they seem to partner with a couple food trucks serving tacos. Some inside open air seating but the main draw is the relaxing patio. I liked their hard seltzers with fun flavors as jicama, tamarindo and passionfruit. I didn't like so much their signature Yerba Mate Pale Ale, but thought it was an interesting concept. The happy hour special is Monday all day and Tuesday-Friday open until 6pm $2 off full pours. Very family friendly, I always see a couple tables with children and dogs at them. Maybe I'm getting to be an old fuddy duddy but I hate when parents let their kids go free range. Screaming and running around like the establishment is a park these kids becoming trip hazards. There needs to be a revamp of their board game collection. There three boxes of games that looked incomplete or used up, not good with such games as Scrabble and Pictionary. Free Wifi with log-in is a bonus!

    Photos
    Cerveceria Del Pueblo - "Serrania" Sour beer

    "Serrania" Sour beer

    Cerveceria Del Pueblo - Housemade Michelada

    Housemade Michelada

    Cerveceria Del Pueblo - "Patria" Hazy IPA

    See all

    "Patria" Hazy IPA

    The Barkley Restaurant & Bar - bars - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...