Barley Oak — Restaurant in Mandeville

Was asked to leave by a blonde girl in braids working behind the bar when bringing my 7 month old baby in to meet my dad and brother in law after walking on the Lakefront. My 7 month old and I WEREN'T stopping for a drink, just meeting our family to tell them we were ready to go. The girl proceeded to tell me NO ONE under the age of 21 is allowed. Oh, really?? Because my baby doesn't drink beer and neither do I...it makes you fat. My daughter and I politely took the elevator back downstairs immediately to the bottom porch where NO ONE was sitting so I could feed her a bottle (of Milk---yeah, once again, clearly she doesn't drink beer). A male bartender then came out of the elevator and told us we had to leave to which I responded, "I need to feed my baby. We clearly aren't drinking. We're waiting for our family members upstairs." Rude, rude, rude! Anyone under the age of 5 shouldn't be included in the "No one under 21 is allowed on the premises." Unless these people give their own children beer, it's common sense that we aren't going to belly up to the bar with our 7 month old baby. Will NEVER go back there or their "sister bar/restaurant" that apparently IS "family friendly" and was recommended to us by the same girl with the braids who "kicked us out." No thanks! Skip it! Why would we want to give either of your bars any money after that? The Barley Oak needs to chill with the rules a little bit. You clearly DON'T have children OR you allow them to drink alcohol at the early age of 7 months. Ridiculous. If you have children, don't bother. Unless they have their fake i.d....

Oh my, what a fun place to have some delicious food, a variety of drinks, a great Lakeshore view and you can bring your pup as a bonus! I’m talking about Barley Oak on Lakeshore Drive in Mandeville Louisiana. As my pictures and video below will show, you are front and center of the lakefront, and have a variety of choices in drink and dining selections and also where you’d like to sit! I had the redfish tacos, my friends had the shrimp tacos, and we all shared the sausage and cheese appetizer, which was absolutely amazing. You have got to get the gator sausage for sure. It being pet friendly, you can have your pup leashed inside or outside and the people water drinking station. there are water bowls for the pups as well. Where have you ever seen that! There’s also lively conversation, gathering of friends and family and don’t forget about a stroll across the street along the Lakeshore, a beautiful time all around. There is free parking conveniently streetside or Lakeside as well. The Barley Oak will not disappoint...

A beer-lover's paradise! 50 great beers on tap, pub food, and a lively atmosphere make for a good time out with friends or family.

The only local place open late AND serving food, this place is packed Saturday night at 10pm - and it can be a little loud. Outside tables offer a quieter choice, though at the whim if the weather and your own service.

Staff is friendly and the beer selection outstanding. Many local craft brews as well as national and international offerings.

SHAME on you if you order Coors Light here!

Not much has changed here over the past 5 years that I have noticed. Use Untapped or the QR code at the bar to get an accurate list of beers available.

Best time to go is the off-hours - unless you enjoy boisterous crowds, loud talk, and having to fight for a seat. Weekdays before people get off of work are the best if you like the ability to talk to your...