Sweet Tea and Barley

4.5

142 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for business meals
Lively

Southern hospitality shines through with the familiar, yet innovative, cuisine and casual atmosphere of Sweet Tea & Barley in the Williamsburg Lodge. From fresh salads, to perfect pub bites, to satisfying sandwiches, it’s the place to gather for a good time. Drinks are crafted by hand, and local ingredients highlight the true spirit of the area. Drop in and sit a spell at the bar and lounge area, or take it outside to the patio for a cocktail where laughter and lively conversation fill the air.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(757) 220-7688
Website
http://www.colonialwilliamsburghotels.com/dining/sweet-tea-barley/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Justin Haynes

Location
310 S. England St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Neighborhood
Colonial Williamsburg
Cross street
Francis Street
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Valentine's Day at Sweet Tea & Barley
$80.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
Celebrate Valentine's Day with an exquisite four-course dinner at Sweet tea & Barley, where our culinary team has crafted a menu designed to delight. Enjoy a romantic evening with your special someone in the warm, inviting ambiance of the Williamsburg Lodge. This luxurious dining experience is available for $80.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made through OpenTable or by calling 1-855-318-5030. *Full Sweet Tea & Barley Menu available in Addition to Special Menu*

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Kid-friendly
Williamsburg
Good for groups
Williamsburg
Healthy
Williamsburg
Hot spot
Williamsburg
Great for outdoor dining
Williamsburg
Romantic
Williamsburg
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sweet Tea and Barley offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and atmosphere." Guests rave about its "excellent service" and diverse menu. Highlights include the "best fried yard bird" and "delicious biscuits." While some mention noise levels and pricing, the overall experience is "very enjoyable" and worth a visit.

142 Reviews

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Sandra
Richmond
68 reviews
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal at Sweet Tea and Barley. We are local and try to get in every other week. Food portions are great, lovely atmosphere and waitstaff. My husband loves the burgers and I go for the BBQ! Yum. Can be a bit noisy eating in the bar area on weekends, so we ask for the Garden Room. A lot quieter there.
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Shannon
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Great atmosphere. Reasonable prices. Only downside was there were several events going on at the Lodge so there was no parking or valet service. Even with a reservation, we had to park several blocks away and walk back. Appeared to only be one waitress working taking orders in the Lounge area so service was mediocre. But in her defense it was very busy.
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Crystal
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, perfect for an hour of good service and good conversation. Don’t leave without trying the biscuits!!
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Alex
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu, great location and service was fantastic.
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J Scott
Oklahoma City
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Had dinner in the bar area. Cozy atmosphere.
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Lloyd
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food and service. We were in a quiet room--some areas of the restaurant were much louder.
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Connie
Amarillo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were excellent. Will come again. Easy to find.
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Melanie
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great place! The food was delicious, fresh, and well-made. The service was excellent. Definitely recommend!
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David
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We felt very welcomed and at ease. The food was great and Christine took good care of us!
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Cassandra
Baltimore
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hotel restaurant is a comfortable and nice looking space. The drink, meal, and dessert menu is fun and varied and the full service bar will accommodate changes and wants to the drinks. The staff is really kind and works very hard. I beg of others to have some compassion and patience as we should always be grateful to the employees who showed up in these times. I got the fried chicken thigh which was served with honey in a giant biscuit and it was Devine. I am already craving another one!
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FAQs

Sweet Tea and Barley offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (757) 220-7688.

Sweet Tea and Barley is rated 4.5 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

310 S. England St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Francis Street
Neighborhood
Colonial Williamsburg
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Justin Haynes
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.colonialwilliamsburghotels.com/dining/sweet-tea-barley/
Phone number
(757) 220-7688

Sweet Tea and Barley

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Valentine's Day at Sweet Tea & Barley

Menu

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Sweet Tea and Barley offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Sweet Tea and Barley restaurant rated?

Is Sweet Tea and Barley currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information