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Sweet Tea and Barley, Williamsburg, VA

Sweet Tea and Barley

4.5
4.5
142 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 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

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day at Sweet Tea & Barley

    US$80.00 per person

    14 Feb 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 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Virginia

    Child-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

  1. Sandra

    Richmond

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  2. Shannon

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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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  3. Crystal

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 October 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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  4. Alex

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 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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  5. J Scott

    Oklahoma City

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 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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  6. Lloyd

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 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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  7. Connie

    Amarillo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 October 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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  8. Melanie

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 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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  9. David

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 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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  10. Cassandra

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 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 booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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