Barrel – American
This vibrant neighborhood haunt wraps guests in a warm, industrial-chic embrace, where the air is thick with the irresistible aroma of sizzling comfort food and the lively hum of shared conversation. Plates of crispy, charred Brussels sprouts and towering stacks of golden "fat fries" anchor a menu designed for indulgence, featuring everything from succulent chicken sliders to a signature burger that redefines classic tavern fare. It is a place where communal tables invite lingering over bowls of velvety mac n cheese and vibrant roasted cauliflower, capturing the soulful, relaxed essence of a modern gastropub.
613, Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC, 20003 +12025433623 https://www.barreldc.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Wednesday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Shareables
- Brussels Sprouts - $14.5: Fish sauce, Thai chilis, cilantro, peanuts, crema Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Chicken Sliders - $13.5: Fried chicken, hot honey, homemade biscuits Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Wings - $14.5: Fried (mild, BBQ, peri-peri, ginger chili) or Grilled (jerk) or Baked & Flash Fried (creole hot honey) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Barrel Nachos - $15.5: House-made tortilla chips, serrano chilis, tomatoes, braised pork, queso, creme fraiche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fat Fries - $12.5: Thick hand-cut, parmesan cheese, chipotle mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Red Lentil Hummus - $12.5: Roasted pine nuts, olive oil, herbs, pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Mac N Cheese - $14.5: House specialty Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Roasted Cauliflower - $11.5: Creamy cheese sauce, chili oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
Salads
- Barrel Salad - $9.5: Pickled onion, carrots, cucumbers, parmesan, Dijon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- The Barrel Burger - $18.5: Lettuce, onion, pickles, fontal, bacon, herb mayo, brioche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $18.5: Fontal cheese, lettuce, pickles, chipotle mayo, brioche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pork Poblano Melt - $18.5: Pepper smoked pork shoulder, fontal cheese, pickles, onions serrano chili mayo, hoagie roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hot Honey Shrimp Sammie - $18.5: Crispy buttermilk fried shrimp, hot honey, shredded lettuce, lemon dill mayo, hoagie roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- New York Strip - $39.5: 14 oz Allen Brothers certified black angus, herb butter, flash-fried Brussels, pub fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Butcher's Cut - $28.5: 8 oz petite tenderloin, herb butter, pub fries & salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fried Chicken - $21.5: 2 boneless hot honey chicken thighs, slaw, pub fries, house-made pickles, biscuits Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tacos Al Pastor - $19.5: Braised pork, charred pineapple, onions/peppers, fiery sauce, rice & beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Tuscan Shrimp - $19.5: Spicy tomato bisque, fennel, rustic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
Pasta
- Seasonal Pasta - $16.5: Linguine, kale, parmesan, pomodoro sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Carbonara - $21.5: Homemade tagliatelle, 18 month prosciutto, panko 5/10 egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Brunch
- Egg & Cheese Biscuit - $12.5: House-made biscuit, fried egg, American cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bacon & Egg Biscuit - $15.5: Smoked bacon, fried egg, American cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit - $16.5: Fried chicken thigh, honey butter, homemade biscuit Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp & Grits - $22.5: Grit cakes, Calabrian sausage, garlic, piquillo peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Omelette - $15: Benton ham, gruyere cheese, herbs, toast & side greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Steak & Eggs - $26.5: 7 oz Allen Brothers Angus NY strip, chimichurri, 2 eggs, potato hash, creole hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Loaded Waffle - $14.5: Citrus cream cheese buttercream, berries, powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Andouille Breakfast - $15.5: Cajun sausage, garlic eggs, mustard, chimichurri, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken & Waffles - $21.5: Two fried chicken thighs, 1/2 waffle, maple syrup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Brunchy Fried Rice - $15.5: Asian-style fried rice, confit chicken, fried egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crab Cake Benny - $18.5: House-made crab cake, poached egg, creolaise butter toast, potato hash Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- French Toast - $19.5: Deep-fried French toast, bananas foster, vanilla ice cream, roasted pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Breakfast Burrito - $17.5: Pork carnitas, scrambled eggs, black beans, grilled onions & peppers, salsa verde, crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Sides
- Fried Chicken Thigh - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 1/2 Waffle - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Full Waffle - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Two Eggs - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Toast - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bacon - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Potato Hash with Peppers & Onions - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Desserts
- Bread Pudding - $10.5: Rum-soaked bread, raisins, vanilla gelato, chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Dream - $10.5: Homemade cream cheese stuffed brownie, vanilla gelato, salted caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon Bun - $5.5: Homemade cinnamon bun, vanilla frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Barrel's Milk Punch - $15.5: Bourbon, Brandy, Lemon, Spices, Vanilla, Clarified Milk
- Vermont Maple Pink Fashioned - $15.5: Whistlepig Piggyback, Whistlepig Maple Syrup, Bitters
- Black-ish Manhattan - $23.5: Maker's Mark Private Selection, amaro dilei, plum bitters
- Goose Island IPA - $8: IPA - 5.9% - IL
- Autumn in the City - $8: Apple cider, mint, ginger beer
- Lyle Thomas Pinot Noir - $15: California
- Bottomless Boozy Brunch - $28: Bottles of bubbles, orange juice, cranberry juice, seasonal syrup