Sweet Tea and Barley

4.5

147 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Sweet Tea and Barley

4.5

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Colonial Williamsburg

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2 people

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for business meals
Great for live music

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
Area
Colonial Williamsburg
Cross Street
Francis Street
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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*

What 147 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

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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.

147 Reviews

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Nancy
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Rusty
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 30 November 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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Jo
Baltimore
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely way to unwind after a day of exploring and an evening program.
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Rebecca
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
are here on thanksgiving but off the regular menu. Chicken was bitter tasting, pimento cheese looked off putting to me. It looked like rice. Just not our cup of tea
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chrissa
Atlanta Metro
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time at Sweet Tea & Barley. We went to dinner there on a Saturday night and sat in the bar/ounge area. They had a band playing Jazz music, TV's to watch college football, great service and food! Highly recommend.
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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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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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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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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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J Scott
Oklahoma City
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 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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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 147 OpenTable diners.

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

Sweet Tea and Barley

4.5

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Colonial Williamsburg

Make a booking

2 people

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.colonialwilliamsburghotels.com/dining/sweet-tea-barley/
Phone number
(757) 220-7688

Sweet Tea and Barley

Sweet Tea and Barley

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Valentine's Day at Sweet Tea & Barley

Menu

What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Sweet Tea and Barley offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Sweet Tea and Barley restaurant rated?

Is Sweet Tea and Barley currently accepting bookings?

Sweet Tea and Barley

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information