The Barrel House

Honestly, we made a wrong turn leaving the tunnel and ended up driving along the river. We were hungry and this place was there, so we figured we’d give it a try. I’m glad we did! I don’t like to give five stars (can anything ever actually be perfect?), but the Barrel House deserves it.
When you walk into the place it really looks like any other dive bar. Situated in Windsor, Ontario’s Old Sandwich Town neighborhood, it’s very quaint and unassuming. However, the food is anything but what you’d get at a typical dive. The crispy chicken sandwich was fantastic, and there were plenty of options on the menu that would make me come back. They drizzle a stout reduction on the onion rings that is beyond description.
Anyway, we sat at the bar and the service was great. The bartender and the cook were both very friendly, and happy to talk about the beers on tap or the food. We asked a bunch of questions like obnoxious tourists, but they didn’t seem to mind. I know it’s Canada, but everyone was very friendly even by what I have come to expect in Windsor.
Being in Detroit, it can be difficult to lure me across the bridge or tunnel and through customs, but I’ll happily cross over to go back to this place. It’s a real hidden gem!

Best burger in Windsor. Best sweet potato fries in Windsor. Staff is very knowledgeable about their craft beer. What more do you want in a restaurant?

Unreal. Great looking little bar. Sweet patio area. Big fan of the food and beer selection. I’m deeply attached to their masterfully done green beans as a side. Really friendly service.
Cool exposed brick interior with open kitchen. Outside you can read the tale of a historic warrior on a giant mural. Patio is nice big space.
Good food. Really enjoyed the chicken and steak sandwiches. Did a decent homemade burger and fries special for $ 5.
Lots of tasty beers. MacAuslin, Lug Tread on tap etc… Good, knowledgeable and attentive staff.

Doing a hell of a job in old Sandwich Town. Well done boys. Well done. Great tap list. Great food.

Really enjoyed the Simon Girty burger. Braised short rib was juicy and tender with sweet maple syrup. Bacon was cooked to perfection. The burger is huge, stacked with 3 different meats on a burger patty smothered in melted cheese, onion rings and standard burger toppings (lettuce and tomato). Mmm.
Coleslaw was good, but a little too much mayonnaise for my liking (soupy).
Beer selection was also very good. Pints go for $ 6.75.
Double check your bill. Burger was overcharged — not sure if it was an oversight or bad business practice.

This place is great. Lots of craft beer on tap. I had the Barrel House Burger and it was really good. The gravy is excellent here too.
The menu us short and simple, with lots of crowd favorites. You gotta come by and try it out.