Out of the Barrel — Restaurant in Fresno

I am a Pils (ner) drinker. In Germany nearly every brewery also brews a PILS and not just the lagers, wheat beers, etc. While this pub advertises 30+ beers on tap, not a single Pilsener style beer was available. The staff said that beers are rotated through, but oddly there is always a LAGER though from different breweries. As a core beer offering it would make sense to always have the following types of beer available:

• WHEAT • LAGER • STOUT • PILS • IPA • ALE • Other styles…okay, even the fruity ones

When I asked for a PILS I was directed to the other offerings. Oddly, another customer there heard my request for a PILS and said that he too had requested one but they did not have one.

A pub style establishment should also cater to Pils drinkers, which are generally only interested in a Pils but are then compelled to switch to another style of beer. I find that in the Fresno area, restaurants/pubs simply either decide not to offer a Pils or, as I found in a Clovis Pub, don’t even know what a Pilsner is. Some others think a Pils is strictly the PILSNER from the Czech republic and do not realize that it is not a brand but a style of beer. There are California breweries that offer a Pilsner, though they are not up to par. Typically served without any foam or very little, and everything seems to focus on alcohol content instead of taste. Sequoia Brewing has a China Peak Pilsner, but they serve it without the head that is an important part of a Pils or any real beer. Sequoia also has a double Pilsner with more than 8% alcohol, which then ruins the real Pilsner taste.

If Out of the Barrel simply had a regular offering of …let’s say WARSTEINER PILS, it would be very helpful. One Pils like that is enough and it is available as a draught beer in California. I used to drink it at the Aisling Bog Irish Pub on West Herndon but that place sold and the new owner decided not to get it back in…as a matter of fact….she was clueless when I asked for a Warsteiner Pils. That was just before the Pandemic, so I do not know if the pub (name had changed) is still in business.

I liked the atmosphere in Out of the Barrel, especially that it seems to facilitate conversation between people, without everyone watching some big screen or only looking at their cell phones. There is no food served there, so it would be helpful for the pub to simply post phone numbers for 4 or more take out places with different food styles that are nearby and who will deliver to the pub. I typically do not drink without also eating and not having any food, made me stop at one emergency LAGER that was not even close to a Pils. I am attaching a photo of a beautiful PILS with stiff...

I’m extremely disappointed with my experience at Out of the Barrel. My friend and I were enjoying our time with our very friendly and well-behaved pit bull, who was kindly playing with another dog. Despite this, the staff rudely approached us, accused our dog of being aggressive (which multiple bystanders disagreed with), and kicked us out in an unnecessarily hostile manner. To make things worse, they insulted us, calling us drunk—an absolutely false and inappropriate accusation.

This was nothing short of discrimination and an embarrassing display of poor customer service. Many people around us vouched that our dog was nothing but sweet, yet we were still treated with disrespect and forced to leave. If this is how they handle customers, I won’t be coming back, and I highly suggest others reconsider supporting a place that treats people this way. Truly...

Never have I ever been so disrespected in the community. I am an elected official and will be taking this matter directly to the mayor. I am a christian and expect to be treated with same respect that I give. We were told we didn't give ID after giving ID five different times and then the bartender took our beers away for no reason. Weird vibe and couldn't recommend less. If i could give less than one star i would. Out of the Barrel? more like out of business... couple of simps in there.

Edit: the owner has brought many things to my attention and now I like out of the barrel. everyone should go try this local business and taste the delicious bevvies!! Out of the barrel, thank you!🙏🏼. P. S. I forgot I stopped working for the mayor in the midst of the COVID pandemic, so I can’t even talk...