The Loaded Barrel Tavern

450 12th St W, Bradenton
(941) 745-8433

Recent Reviews

Maddie

The location is good. Bar is decent with selection but one of their long standing bartenders is just not friendly. We came in often enough that we recognize the staff and she was in uniform but apparently off work for the day last time i was there. I waved and she literally hid behind the side of the bar and covered her shirt logo. I've worked in sports bars and restaurants for over a decade and would never treat a patron that way. It left such a bad taste in my mouth, I won't go back now. My boyfriend will still pick us up pizza if we both get off late and don't have many options because it's better than dominoes or so we thought. Last night our garilc knots were raw and the pizza was average at best and made my boyfriend and I both sick. We were suspicious the last time we had their food that it made us sick but now I can confirm it's definitely them. If you are planning on getting drunk and partying, eating their food is better than an empty stomach, but if you want a nice meal that wont have you on the toilet all night, go across the street to o'bricks.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jason Caron

Pizza crust was on pointe (thin and crispy) . Place rockin for St. Patrick's Day ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza, One Topping Pizza

John Krause

Had Jury Duty and when looking for places near-by for food this jumped out at me. Very glad it did. Got a slice of pepperoni and small garlic knots and it was very

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pizza and Garlic Knots

Dale C.

Pizza is worth trying. I have had the pizza. Ambiance is what is to be expected, good by my standards. Service however depends on who is tending the bar. It was St. Paddy's Day and I asked for a Guinness. I watched the bartender pour the Guinness and noticed that the end of the pour differed from most places and was described by Guinness as the correct way to serve the beverage. I asked politely if he knew what I was referring to, and he became upset. He then asked me for the immediate payment of cash, or credit card. I explained I may have another Guinness and order food to go. It was his way or the highway. I refused to accept the glass of Guinness and left the bar, only to get back to a normal customer/business relationship across the street at O'Bricks Irish & Martini Bar, where they knew how to treat customers. At O'Bricks moments later I ordered a Guinness and the bartender served it said thank you and started a tab. To sum things up, the outrageous attitude of the male bartender was unacceptable. His reaction to me ended up losing my business for food and drink that day and in the future, not to mention what I would tell friends about my experience. I need to emphasize that the girl working the other end of the bar was very courteous and went out of her way to ask if I needed help. The last thing we need today is to support a local business only to be treated badly.

Frank Lagana

Late makes for a great place to get

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Butchers Bounty and Garlic Knots

Delaney H.

THIS WOMAN IS A ROCKSTAR! It's my first time at this restaurant and the only place open late with food, and she is running the show by herself. 5 stars for miss Alyssa! So impressed with the bright smile and hard work ethic. Keep rocking girl, we WILL be back.

Fullmag48

Cool "dive bar". The bartenders are attentive and mix good drinks. The food is ok, liked the gluten free crust pizza better than the regular crust. Social atmosphere with nice patrons.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Jim Fisher

The pizza is great and you can buy it by the slice..

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

James Davies

This place is pretty cool a nice atmosphere with the music not too loud, decent prices, and the pizza is decently good for a bar that isn’t really a restaurant. I’ve been here 3 times for the pizza and each time it’s not an Italian restaurant quality but it beats the heck out of dominoes or Pizza Hut. The bar tender with the long hair, he is super nice, very attentive, and an awesome overall due. Give them a try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Noel Umberger

Cali was amazing,attentive, and took the time to talk to my elderly father. Garlic knots were beyond delicious. We will return especially because of Cali!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pizza and Garlic Knots

Andy Burns

Kid-friendliness: Over 21 only

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Pizza

Chris C.

Awesome pizzas, ice cold beer, great service and a nice selection on the back bar. 10/10

Ry Simms

We came here at 11:30 pm to get a pizza and it’s 1:30 pm now and still no pizza. The garlic knots that I ordered aren’t even cooked all the way and are tiny af. I wouldn’t recommend this food to anyone.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Olayinka Odunlami

Really good pizza. By the slice. Almost the only thing open after 8pm on the strip. Good fast service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza

Amanda S.

Terrible service go across the street to the o bricks and get treated right. Didn't have food wasn't worth the wait - too loud of music of ghetto music that didn't even match the style of bar -

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