Vanraybern Thomas
Stopped by after a visit to the Jack Daniels distillery. It looks like a small location on the outside, but feels expansive once you get inside. There was no wait for a table with a party of 2. The food was good. I would recommend the ghost pepper bbq sauce if you have a stomach for spice. The crack sandwiches are worth hype. Once of the ladies seemed to have an attitude, but everyone else was the epitome of souther hospitality.
… moreKatie
Unpopular opinion: this is the worst BBQ I’ve ever had. The server was incredibly rude. The atmosphere is..eclectic. There is graffiti and items all over the place from past patrons.
I had the 1/2 rack rib platter. The ribs would have been good if I could have enjoyed them the day they were made. It definitely was not today. They were so dry I had a hard time getting through them. The ends were inedible. I wasn’t expecting jerky when I ordered ribs. Green beans were spicy but somehow also flavorless.
My brother had the nachos, they were dry and cold. Interesting choice to put cold pre shredded cheese on top of a pile of lukewarm dry pork. I’ve had better nachos at Applebees.
My other brother had the grilled cheese with pepper Jack and pulled pork on it. Beware sandwiches do not come with sides. They are extra. He said it was decent but wished you could order it with BBQ sauce on it, as the pork was dry.
I wouldn’t say the prices are fair, $5.99 for a kids PB&J or plain grilled cheese is outrageous. $7.99 for a hotdog that does not include any side? I am more than happy to pay the price for good food but this place is not it. I wouldn’t recommend for anyone who has small kids or needs accessible spaces (the wheelchair ramp leads to a door blocked by tables, you cannot enter unless someone noticed you and moved half the room)
Overall I do not recommend. I fully believe this restaurant is held up by the distillery tours. Without that..well I’m not sure but it wouldn’t be good.
… moreDuncle
BarrelHouse BBQ in Lynchburg is INSANE—in the best way! Every. Inch. of the walls is COVERED in dollar bills. It’s like money rained from the ceiling. And the Grilled Cheese Crack Jack? Fuggedaboutit. Cheesy, gooey, crispy perfection that’ll make you do a happy dance in the restaurant. Staff are awesome, vibes are legendary, and you’ll leave dreaming about your next visit. Go now, grab that sandwich, slap a dollar on the wall, and thank me later.
… moreStewart B.
It’s not every barbecue place that has a barbecue baked potato. Theirs was good; well cooked and not the largest I’ve seen, but not so small I was wondering where the rest was. The decor was unique with money on the walls. We went here at an off time, as there were no crowds anywhere in town. Showing up at a popular time on a weekend might be different.
… moreJ Matibag
Great BBQ pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich for $8! Easy 5 minute walk from Jack Daniel’s Distillery and food arrived quickly. Would recommend to anyone exploring Lynchburg after a distillery tour.
… moreOksana Kaliuzhna
Barrel House BBQ is a hidden gem for anyone who loves great BBQ! The ribs are absolutely delicious—tender, smoky, and full of flavor. The owner is incredibly friendly and makes you feel right at home, always ready to recommend something amazing from the menu. A fantastic spot for amazing food and a warm, welcoming vibe. Highly recommend!
… moreLaura Chapoy
Recommended from JD Distillery tour for the grilled cheese on Crack. It was so-so. I had higher expectations of it. It had a good flavor, but I wish I’d order something else. Ribs were delicious, as well as potato salad. Fries were weak. I’ve had better, sweet potato casserole. Glad we tried it anyway.
… moreRebecca Famous
We stopped in here for lunch before doing a tour at the Jack Daniel’s distillery and I’m really glad we did. It’s the best food we’ve had on our trip so far. The food came out quickly and was very tasty. The crack jack grilled cheese is really just a pulled pork sandwich with melted cheese (aka more meat than cheese) which was exactly what I wanted, and I could only eat half the sandwich since I had a few bites of my husband’s smoked sausage and potato salad. Everything was delicious and we couldn’t finish it all, so we took leftovers with us.
… moreGreg Williams
Killer spot for some great food. The whole family was satisfied; no complaints.
… moreRichard C.
If your in Lynchburg, this BBQ is good. Loved the hot sauce options. Pork nachos & grilled cheese with pork. I will be coming back!
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