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Sweet Tea and Barley, Williamsburg, VA

Sweet Tea and Barley

4.4
4.4
155 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
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*

Menu

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What 155 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Virginia

    Lively

  • Williamsburg

    Good for groups

  • Williamsburg

    Healthy

  • Williamsburg

    Great for fine wines

  • Williamsburg

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Williamsburg

    Romantic

  • Williamsburg

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sweet Tea and Barley offers a "delicious, fresh, and well-made" dining experience with a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and varied menu, including standout dishes like shrimp and grits, crab soup, and the fried chicken thigh. The restaurant's "great location" and cozy ambiance make it a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.

155 Reviews

  1. Susan

    VIP

    Richmond

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service despite being packed. Really festive atmosphere with a jazz band playing.

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  2. Charles

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quiet place to have dinner. Waitress was excellent. Main course was delicious. Dessert was even better.

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  3. Sabine

    Orlando

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for rhe second time within 3 days. The food was good. Our servers Nikki and Chris were outstanding. Attentive, fast and very pleasant.

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  4. Laishy

    VIP

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meal was terrific. We enjoyed the venue and were pleased when the wait staff turned off the tv right next to our table (at our request).

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  5. Denise

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was great but… the table was so sticky from wet varnish the server put napkins down craziest thing I have ever experienced. Brussel sprouts were tough couldn’t eat. Would not so again.

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  6. CHARLES

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ford was pretty good, specials were definitely the way to go. Shannon, our server, was outstanding and was very attentive. Garden room was a little noisy just because the bar is in the same area but not bad for dinner. Table was a little sticky but manageable. A very nice dinner course, good flavor and taste was excellent. I would recommend and would return.

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  7. D

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was going well, until our waitress quit/disappeared. The food was ok, restaurant was clean. Unfortunatly, 3/4 through our meal, the waitress disappeared. We (and her other tables) were just left. After a long period of time. we gave up and went to managers station. I was told that our waitress had somekind of issue. We were offered only a passing apology by the manager, along with our bill. We come here every year at this time and we will sit at the bar from this point on. The waitress/manager should have had someone step in to take her place, instead we all waited. I understand sometimes people have issues, but they needed to be addressed by the staff, they obviously knew something was going on.

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  8. Pamela

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and excellent service! We will be back on our next visit to Williamsburg!

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  9. Nancy

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was the perfect meal for later in evening. Our server,Nikki, was friendly and helpful with the menu. Great suggestions with the Shrimp and Grits and chicken. Just a really pleasant experience. We will return

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  10. Rusty

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Specialty drinks were very excellent. Be aware the smoked prime rib comes out cold, it is smoked not baked. Fried pickles were a hit with everyone. These were cut into chips and fried. Drumstick starter were as large as I've ever seen. Good selections for the Vegan and lactose i intolerant Biscuits were huge, get 3 as a starter. We cut them in half Service was very good as we had 6 people on a very busy night. Enjoyed the live music (We were there on a Saturday night)

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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 4.4 stars by 155 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sweet Tea and Barley

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
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