When you venture into Tennessee, the land of savory BBQ delights, anticipation for mouthwatering flavors is high. However, my recent visit to Barrelhouse BBQ in Lynchburg left much to be desired. The pulled pork, while decent, lacked the wow factor I was hoping for. The sauces added some flavor but failed to leave a lasting impression. Even the grilled cheese, a seemingly simple dish, fell short of expectations, landing squarely in the realm of average. To add to the disappointment, it seems the portions of sides have fallen victim to shrinkflation, leaving patrons wanting more. Overall, my experience at Barrelhouse BBQ was forgettable, and if given the chance, I would opt for a different spot next time I find myself in Lynchburg, TN.
Johnny Burtnett
Food was okay for the price. Not bad but not the best bbq ever, probably could make myself at a backyard gathering. Charming place tho, super cool that so many people have come through from all over the world.Vegetarian options: Aint worth eating here if you're into that vegan crap.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Cheese on Crack with Pulled Pork
Tony newman
If you havent been here your missing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe
Did not enjoy our visit here particularly. The reviews are high leading you to think it's a wonderful restaurant. Would not return.Bizarre lack of service, indifferent to customer experience, food not great.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Joe M.
We stopped by after we toured Jack Daniels distillery. It came highly recommended by the folks at Jack Daniels unfortunately it was closed. I am watching BBQ Pitmasters and the owner is one of the contestants. I wish we could've tried it. I am not sure why it was closed, it was in the middle of the afternoon. I am going to give it 4 stars just because........
Jeff Groetsema
Food was awesome and wait staff were fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Choice of Sauces for Every Taste, BBQ, Baked Beans, Grilled Cheese on Crack, Smoked Sausage on Crack or Crack Jack
Tracy Longacre
The ribs were great, best fries! Highly recommend this restaurant. Our server was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Rack of Ribs
Dustin Svec
Like many before us- after the JD tour wandered in for a bite to eat. Seated immediately, and it was a Saturday late afternoon. Immediate great service, and food was out in no time at all. Menu is brief, but has a great selection for everyone in your party.Funky atmosphere- we will be back. Oh, and owner stopped by the table to make sure everything was OK.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Stephens
Ribs were outstanding just make sure you go after noon on Sunday. Lol.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Daniel Gilbert
Google said they were open... They were closed at 2:30
Came in after our tour of Jack Daniels. Our cousins live in Shelbyville where they have a restaurant too. They had grilled cheese w pork and one w chicken. I think it was "crack jack". I had chicken salad sandwich w potatoe salad. I was sad the salad was store bought not homemade. My husband had sausage sandwich and green beans. Nothing to write home about very bland. Server was spending a lot of time talking about her troubled childhood with another table. The ambiance was typical dive bar but without the bar.
BugTracker
No ribs, no french fries, no casserole.... If my wife wasn't starving I'd probably go elsewhere.
Dave Lacy
Best BBQ in the area!!!!Been going since Chuck opened! Really nice guy and staff. Prefer to eat outside on nice days.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Choice of Sauces for Every Taste, Potato, BBQ
Rachel Patton
Delicious food—gluten free sauces!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Baked Beans
Kirk Palmer
My wife and I did a late Valentine’s Day trip to Lynchburg, TN, over the President’s Day weekend (2024). When we asked about the best BBQ in the area, the most frequent answer was Barrel House BBQ. We got to the restaurant at 3 p.m. for a late lunch. The food was outstanding! I had the “Grilled Cheese Crack Jack” sandwich, and my wife had the “small” pulled pork sandwich. Small was a relative term for the sandwich, as my wife couldn’t finish it. The pulled pork was excellent, smoked perfectly, and served in generous portions. They had several BBQ sauces at the table, but the one that hit a home run with me was Scorpion Death Pepper/Ghost Pepper BBQ sauce. Lots of heat, but excellent flavor. I asked if they had bottles for sale, but unfortunately, they didn’t. My wife had the traditional sweet BBQ sauce and said it was one of the best she had ever eaten. We also ordered the pull pork nacho appetizer, and it was excellent as well. My wife only wished the cheddar cheese had melted a little more. We both had French fries with our meal, and they were very unique. They were cut flat into 1.5- to 2-inch lengths, fried crispy, and the seasoning on them was great. The atmosphere was down-home, and the price was very reasonable for the portions we received. I give it a 4.5 out of 5 because nothing is perfect, well, except the Good Lord. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Choice of Sauces for Every Taste, Sandwich, Loaded BBQ Nachos, BBQ Sandwich, Grilled Cheese on Crack with Pulled Pork, BBQ
When you venture into Tennessee, the land of savory BBQ delights, anticipation for mouthwatering flavors is high. However, my recent visit to Barrelhouse BBQ in Lynchburg left much to be desired. The pulled pork, while decent, lacked the wow factor I was hoping for. The sauces added some flavor but failed to leave a lasting impression. Even the grilled cheese, a seemingly simple dish, fell short of expectations, landing squarely in the realm of average. To add to the disappointment, it seems the portions of sides have fallen victim to shrinkflation, leaving patrons wanting more. Overall, my experience at Barrelhouse BBQ was forgettable, and if given the chance, I would opt for a different spot next time I find myself in Lynchburg, TN.
Food was okay for the price. Not bad but not the best bbq ever, probably could make myself at a backyard gathering. Charming place tho, super cool that so many people have come through from all over the world.Vegetarian options: Aint worth eating here if you're into that vegan crap.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Cheese on Crack with Pulled Pork
If you havent been here your missing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Did not enjoy our visit here particularly. The reviews are high leading you to think it's a wonderful restaurant. Would not return.Bizarre lack of service, indifferent to customer experience, food not great.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
We stopped by after we toured Jack Daniels distillery. It came highly recommended by the folks at Jack Daniels unfortunately it was closed. I am watching BBQ Pitmasters and the owner is one of the contestants. I wish we could've tried it. I am not sure why it was closed, it was in the middle of the afternoon. I am going to give it 4 stars just because........
Food was awesome and wait staff were fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Choice of Sauces for Every Taste, BBQ, Baked Beans, Grilled Cheese on Crack, Smoked Sausage on Crack or Crack Jack
The ribs were great, best fries! Highly recommend this restaurant. Our server was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Rack of Ribs
Like many before us- after the JD tour wandered in for a bite to eat. Seated immediately, and it was a Saturday late afternoon. Immediate great service, and food was out in no time at all. Menu is brief, but has a great selection for everyone in your party.Funky atmosphere- we will be back. Oh, and owner stopped by the table to make sure everything was OK.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ribs were outstanding just make sure you go after noon on Sunday. Lol.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Google said they were open... They were closed at 2:30
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Came in after our tour of Jack Daniels. Our cousins live in Shelbyville where they have a restaurant too. They had grilled cheese w pork and one w chicken. I think it was "crack jack". I had chicken salad sandwich w potatoe salad. I was sad the salad was store bought not homemade. My husband had sausage sandwich and green beans. Nothing to write home about very bland. Server was spending a lot of time talking about her troubled childhood with another table. The ambiance was typical dive bar but without the bar.
No ribs, no french fries, no casserole.... If my wife wasn't starving I'd probably go elsewhere.
Best BBQ in the area!!!!Been going since Chuck opened! Really nice guy and staff. Prefer to eat outside on nice days.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Choice of Sauces for Every Taste, Potato, BBQ
Delicious food—gluten free sauces!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: BBQ, Baked Beans
My wife and I did a late Valentine’s Day trip to Lynchburg, TN, over the President’s Day weekend (2024). When we asked about the best BBQ in the area, the most frequent answer was Barrel House BBQ. We got to the restaurant at 3 p.m. for a late lunch. The food was outstanding! I had the “Grilled Cheese Crack Jack” sandwich, and my wife had the “small” pulled pork sandwich. Small was a relative term for the sandwich, as my wife couldn’t finish it. The pulled pork was excellent, smoked perfectly, and served in generous portions. They had several BBQ sauces at the table, but the one that hit a home run with me was Scorpion Death Pepper/Ghost Pepper BBQ sauce. Lots of heat, but excellent flavor. I asked if they had bottles for sale, but unfortunately, they didn’t. My wife had the traditional sweet BBQ sauce and said it was one of the best she had ever eaten. We also ordered the pull pork nacho appetizer, and it was excellent as well. My wife only wished the cheddar cheese had melted a little more. We both had French fries with our meal, and they were very unique. They were cut flat into 1.5- to 2-inch lengths, fried crispy, and the seasoning on them was great. The atmosphere was down-home, and the price was very reasonable for the portions we received. I give it a 4.5 out of 5 because nothing is perfect, well, except the Good Lord. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Choice of Sauces for Every Taste, Sandwich, Loaded BBQ Nachos, BBQ Sandwich, Grilled Cheese on Crack with Pulled Pork, BBQ