đ˝ď¸ The Barnacles Beerhouse Review | Port Stanleyâs Hidden Gem
đ 170 William St | đśâď¸ 3-min stroll to Main Beach (follow the scent of wood-fired pizza!) đ Why Locals & Visitors Rave ⢠Theatre of Food: Watch chefs hand-toss pizzas in the open kitchenâcrispy, blistered crusts emerge from a cherry-red wood oven. ⢠Patio Vibes: Lake Erieâs breeze pairs perfectly with the sound of clinking glasses and seagulls overhead. String lights glow at dusk. ⢠Retiree Stamp of Approval: A silver-haired regular at the bar whispers, âBest fish tacos since â98ââhigh praise in this fishing village. đđĽ Menu Deep Dive 1ď¸âŁ Signature Pizzas ⢠âThe Beachcomberâ ($14): Smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, and red onionâlike a bagelâs fancy cousin. Pair with a citrusy IPA. ⢠âLake Erie Infernoâ: Spicy ânduja sausage + local honey drizzle. Pro tip: Order the 14" and save leftovers for beachside snacks. 2ď¸âŁ Barnacles Burger ($15) ⢠Grass-fed beef patty stacked with maple-bacon jam, aged cheddar, and a secret sauce thatâll have you licking your fingers. ⢠Sidekick: Hand-cut fries dusted with rosemary salt, served in a paper cone. 3ď¸âŁ Liquid Gold ⢠12 rotating taps: Try Railway Cityâs Dead Elephant Ale (a local legend) or a tart raspberry sour. ⢠Happy Hour (3-5PM): $5 pints + $7 snack plates (hello, beer-battered pickles!). đ° Budget Hacks & Local Intel ⢠Date Night Under $35: Split a 14" pizza + burger + two beers. Bonus: Sunset views are free. ⢠Off-Peak Perk: Come post-8PM for quieter tables and chatty bartenders whoâll share fishing stories. ⢠Parking: Free spots behind the buildingâlook for the mural of a grinning octopus. đŚ After-Dinner Move: Grab a cone at Shawâs Ice Cream (2 blocks away) and walk the pier. #PortStanleyEats #LakeErieDining #WoodFiredMagic