Burger & Barrel

Travelling from New Zealand to NYC. Stopped in at B&B as we were in the area. Don’t have any regrets. Ordered the lamb burger. As a kiwi we specialise in lamb. The lamb burger was a ¹⁰⁄₁₀. My girlfriend had the beef burger and it was really good. Staff are great. Food didn’t take long and the price for drinks and food under $ 100 was crazy. Would have been happy to pay more for the quality of food and service. If you near by… Stop in and enjoy!

Best burger ever. Great service. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend my afternoon.
Reasonably well priced. Nice location and again great food.

The happy hour is not. There are few times in life when I have been so underwhelmed by a dining experience in New York City. Apathetic service encouraged us to seek another bar to enjoy our next round of drinks and food.
The good news is there are so many nice alternatives nearby!

When I made a reservation for B&B, I noticed the address was very close to Broadway and Houston but couldn’t quite place where it was!
It’s right on Houston, which is a great location, but I never walk the direction and the times that I have, I’ve walked right by this place!
My friend and I had reservations but the place was only about ¹⁄₃ full so probably didn’t need them, and this was during prime lunchtime on a weekday.
We started with buffalo chicken lollipops and the asparagus ribbon salad.
Both were SO delicious! Chicken lollipops were tender and juicy like eating chicken wings without the mess.
The asparagus ribbon salad was also very appetizing. I’ve never seen asparagus cut into thin slivers lengthwise before, but it was so tasty!
By the time our burgers came I was pretty full, but I still managed to eat 80% of my burger… I ordered the classic, it was pretty good. Nothing OUT OF THIS WORLD good, but a pretty good burger.
The onion rings that come on top of the bun were pretty bland and 70% batter 30% onion. I could hardly taste the onion and it was lacking in salt and pepper… with that said, don’t order a whole side of onion rings unless you feel like chomping on fried batter with no seasoning.
I also ordered a side of ranch, their ranch had a really weird aftertaste and it was too runny, I love a good side of ranch with my fries and chicken so that was disappointing.
Definitely worth it to stop by B&B if you’re in SoHo!

We order 3 different burgers and drinks was wine and Bloody Mary. Wine came with hair in a glass so my attitude was ruined after this, and then they replace for Bloody Mary l which was really good. Burgers was ok but not the best. We was waiting too long time for check.

I haven’t had a good burger in ages! Visited burger and barrel with one of my besties after craving burger all week! We both had our eyes set for their Bash burger — I (a fatty) went with their sweet potato fries while my bestie opted for their house salad as the side.
The burger (their signature) was juicy and flavourful! The cheese was beautifully melted and gooey. Even though I couldn’t taste much of the bacon jam or house special sauce in the burger, I still found It to be one of the top burgers I’ve had to date! It was simply delicious! As if the burger didn’t win me over enough, their fries were perfectly cooked and not one bit greasy. True indulgence — so yummy! With so burger options, I cant wait to return to sample the rest of the menu!

A good place to get a burger and beer. Decently made burgers with nice touches, like the spicy sauce on the lamb burger. I got the famous Bash burger and it was a nice balance of flavors. Ambiance is dark, cozy yet trendy. While it was a good 10 – 15 min walk from the subway, I’d come back here again gladly.

I was shopping in soho today and worked up a appetite. Me and my girlfriend decided to have lunch at burger & barrel. We ordered the Avocado spicy shrimp soup, rosemary tater tots, and the bash style burger. The only thing good about my soups was the 3 small shrimps that were flowing around. I basically just had avocado soups and it wasn’t spicy not one bit I was so disappointed. The tater tots were okay they remind me of school lunch back in the day. The burger was regular not bad but not great either just okay nothing about the bash style burger stood out to me. Let’s get to my favorite part the service one word «SUCKS»! Our waiter was horrible she didn’t attend to us when we needed her to. I guess the food matches it’s service never again would I come here for lunch or anything else.

3.5 stars
I thought this place was not bad. I ordered a BMC burger with fries. I thought it was a little pricey for the quality of the dish, but it was good. Burger was very juicy, and fries were well prepared. I also ordered vanilla shake, which was very rich, but the portion was a bit too small.
Now in terms of service, i think it was either this place is always short of staff, or the server I had was a bit inattentive (honestly I thought it was a little bit of both). From ordering the dish to getting the check, she was either a step behind or I had to call for the server. Also I wanted to get some more ketchup and hot sauce, but the server was hard to find. Well, the restaurant wasn’t full, so it was a bit hard to explain why this happened. It would have been a much better experience.

I LOVE wine on tap! Starting with a win here already! Now add that the happy hour includes wine on tap. Sad moment — not realizing happy hour ends at 6:30. Oh well.
Grabbed a few drinks at the bar before our 7 o’clock reservation. The restaurant quickly filled up by the time 7 rolled around. I came to B&B with my usual burger crew, and we always share everything. Best way to taste as much as possible. Having previously been to Bowery Meat Company, we asked if the BMC Burger was the same as the burger from Bowery Meat Company. Our waiter told us no, that it was different. Wrong. He was so wrong. While we googled, he had thought to ask either the chef or another staff member, came back and apologized and said he was wrong, it was the same burger.
Given that info — we ordered 2 different burgers, the Bash Style burger and the Double Patty Burger (add Bacon). Both were tasty, but my preference went to the bash burger with the onion & bacon jam and special sauce. Unfortunate that it wasn’t cooked medium rare as requested, but was medium. On the sides we had the rosemary tater tots, and the regular fries. The rosemary tater tots were incredible. The regular fries were mediocre and nothing special. We also had the Brussel sprouts with bacon, which were awesome!
I have to mention the appetizer we had before our burger feast, because it may have been my favorite part of the meal. We went bold, and opted to share the mac ‘n cheese which was creamy, cheesy and ALSO had bacon. Believe it or not, it was not planned to have bacon in all 3 of our dishes, but we did, and I don’t regret it for a minute!
Overall, a successfully delicious burger meal and I walked out uncomfortably full. The desserts sounded incredible, but we didn’t have an ounce of room in us to even think about it. This didn’t come close the top of my burger ranks, and I’d recommend their sister restaurant Bowery Meat Company for food and service, but if you are looking for a more casual option, this is it. The service was lacking here in my opinion, especially compared to BMC. I felt our waiter didn’t give us much attention after our initial ordering.

Came here with a party of 5 and we were seated at a table in the bar area. Our wait (7:30pm, Friday) was minimal — we did have reservations but it didn’t seem like anyone really had to wait.
Unfortunately, our table was quite dark. The lighting was probably just fine for «bar,» but for restaurant — like, where you want to read a menu — it was much too dim. I suppose seating in other areas may be better.
Got the bash burger and it was good and actually quite large. I rarely fail to finish a meal (particularly a burger!) but this one I could only get through ¾ of the burger and 80% of the fries. I also had a spiked shake of cinnamon ice cream and apple brandy. It was delicious (though a bit on the small side as far as shakes tend to go).
We enjoyed our meal but it was nothing memorable enough to merit a recommendation unless you are already in the area and need some food!

We came for the burgers and we got the burgers.
After a delicious dinner at bowery meat company, I had to come here and see if it’s as good.
Aps: Ordered the Tuna Tar Tar. Honestly it was off. Something was just weird about the tuna. It like reminded me of jelly in a weird, unpleasant way. Wouldn’t recommend.
But we came for the burgers — so I overlooked this.
The burgers: I ordered the bash and my boyfriend ordered the double stacker. Both were cooked to perfection and delicious. It was a relief that the bun did not overpower the burger. The fries were pretty standard, but the rosemary tots were a fun spin! My boyfriend thought they were too crispy but I really liked them.
Service was pretty good too. I think the burgers here were just as good as the burger at bowery meat co.
Basically a more casual version of the bowery. Loud music and crowds.

I was in the mood for a burger sooo I decided to try Burger & Barrel.
I decided to go with the Classic burger. I asked for the burger medium well and it definitely came out well but it was a really good burger. The fries and onion rings were good as well. I also tried the B&B chicken sandwich which was very good. It tasted like fresh organic chicken.
The only issue I had here was the service. The girl was friendly but she was either overwhelmed or just wasn’t paying attention, Im not sure. I asked for lemon for my water but I didn’t get it. I let that one go and later asked for ketchup. She forgot about that as well. Being that she didn’t check on the table I basically finished my meal before she even came by to ask for the ketchup again. None of this is that big of a deal but when your averaging $ 18 a burger I would kind of like better service and my burger cooked at the right temperature.

If I based this review on only my first visit, it would have gotten 5 stars… Easy. But on my second visit, I apparently got Apartheid Waitress.
She ignored only me, kept her back to me when I asked about the specials, when I placed my order, and then disappeared. Thank God for the busser and the other waiter. Oh that’s right, she came back and we ordered dessert. Ignoring me yet again. I get it lady. I get it.
Otherwise, the Bash Burger is a winner. Served with two Onion Rings, reminiscent of the old Howard Johnson’s in Times Square. Thick cut Vidalias in a crispy breading. Too perfect for them not to be a menu item on their own. But they are a little shy with the ketchup for my mediocre fries. Why?
But that waitress… I was in the area again recently, and that experience was the sole reason I ate an overpriced brownie at the Angelika instead. Hopefully she won’t be there when I’m in that neck of the woods again.

Three words: Rosemary Tater Tots. Seriously so good! Do yourself a favor and order them.
I had been here before a while ago, but don’t really remember much from that visit. I went back this weekend for an early (10:30) brunch on Sunday. There were some other tables, but it wasn’t too crowded. It was starting to fill up more when we left around noon.
I was feeling slightly hung over from the night before, so I decided I needed some hair of the dog, and ordered a bacon bloody mary. This was good, but I imagined there would be a long, crispy stick of bacon in the glass, but the bacon was crumbled up on top. It was good, but not exactly what I was expecting. I also felt like I should order something carby to absorb all the alcohol in my bloodstream, and ordered the BEC. The waitress said it wasn’t that big and suggested I ordered a side. I got the rosemary tater tots! Best decision ever, but to be honest I thought the sandwich was kind of big and would have been fine without the side. The bacon was a bit thicker cut; the egg wasn’t runny which was nice. My cousin took a bite out of his steak sandwich and the egg opened and dripped down his hand. Overall I thought the BEC was good, and I liked the brioche bun.
I didn’t taste anyone else’s food, but everyone seemed to enjoy what they got. I shared my tater tots and I think everyone agreed they were amazing. I don’t know why I never really think to come here, but it’s definitely a good spot! I’ll have to remember and come back some time soon.

Ok So its a tad pricey but i think that the food is very good along with the ambiance.
The burger with the bacon jam is fantastic! sweet potato fries are really good too.

La mejor hamburguesa de ny the best the best !!! Pidan la bash sabe parecido pero mejor que la in&out de California
Y con promoción de 3:30−6 12 dls, súper buen precio y calidad excelente
Pedí una para llevar a México
Todo bueno servicio calidad y precio, comida perfecta

I had an outstanding experience at Burger & Barrel tonight. I decided I wanted to go just 30 minutes before even leaving my apartment as I Unilocaled the best Burger places in the area. I was just in one of those moods. I’d eaten Umami and Joy Burger (both on 6^th Ave). I ventured to Houston street for this craving.
Without a reservation, my party of 2 was told a 20 minute wait for a table. After about 10 minutes, 2 spots at the bar opened up. We grabbed the spaces and it was smooth sailing after that. I tried a local brew (Alphabet City, Blonde) and it was light, the perfect compliment to a great meal. As for the burger, with so many choices on the menu I opted for the
Bmc Burger which is 30 day dry-​aged beef blend, tomato aioli, griddled onions, and raclette.
We only waited about 15 minutes for the food to arrive. The burger (medium-​well) was juicy and cooked to perfection. I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a hamburger this much. The décor of the restaurant is also pretty classy. It’s definitely not casual and was actually full of couples out on dates. I would 100% return, and make a reservation this time so I could sit at a table.

Venue (⁴⁄₅) the venue is great for all types of crowds: dates, groups, families, friends. The venue is casual (as casual as you can get for a 20 dollar burger place in Nolita)
Food
BMC burger (³⁄₅) the burger was good but nothing I will crave and hurry to come back too. With a price tag of 20+ dollars I expected more
Fries (²⁄₅) undercooked
Hashbrowns (¹⁄₅) soggy and oily
Service (¹⁄₅) my drinks averages 45 minutes to get. There was a disconnect of ordering, reminding waitress if our order and then watching her input the drink into the system after she made her rounds of table.

I came here mainly for the Rosemary tater tots. I’ve been craving tater tots for the longest time ever. It was a hard decision because they also had truffle fries and my addiction to truffle is equivalent to addiction for matcha. We were seated right away by the super energetic hostess and served within a few minutes. The service was perfectly fast because I was starving. I only had a green tea ice cream waffle 2 – 3 hours before coming here.
I ordered the veggie burger with the tater tots and I was disappointed. They gave free onion rings which was very much appreciated. I think the massive amount of oil from both the tots and onion rings left my stomach feeling gross. I enjoyed it but the after feeling was not fun. The veggie burger was very dry and bland. There are way better veggie burgers around for a cheaper price. I like that they served the veggie burger on a multi-​grain bun — makes us veggie heads feel special! Along with the veggie burger was one piece of lettuce and a thin slice of tomato.

My boyfriend and I ended up eating dinner here after walking by one night we were in the area. Overall, the spot was a great find and we were so happy to stumble across it.
It was a Friday night and we did not have a reservation so we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. We decided to wait by the bar and try some drinks. My boyfriend has the Doctor, which he loved. He ended up ordering two! I ordered a glass of Pinot Noir. The restaurant itself is beautiful. I found the décor to be cozy and current without being overly trendy. I felt like it was a spot that I could hang out all night.
Once seated we were ready to start eating! We started with the tuna tartare. First impression, I was totally impressed by the presentation. It almost looked too beautiful to eat, but that didn’t stop us. The tuna was fresh and well seasoned. It was topped with a layer of avocado that added a layer of creamy texture. The potato gaufrettes, which I would call potato chips added a salty crunch that perfected the dish. A must try!
For entrees I had the ravioli stuffed with burrata with a heirloom cherry tomato sauce. I loved the burrata which made the raviolis very creamy, it was something different that I had never tried. The sauce I found to be too watery and did not add much flavor to the dish. I think this could use some slight improvements to truly make a killer dish. My boyfriend has the BMC burger which he said was good, but not amazing. I think he regretted not ordering the highly acclaimed Bash Burger. He is a huge burger guy, so I think his hopes were very high. Although the meat blend of the BMC is of higher quality, I think he would have enjoyed the toppings of the Bash burger better. We ordered a side of Brussels sprouts which were amazing! There were large pieces of bacon and the sprouts were cooked to perfection.
We ended with dessert which were apple pie pirogies. They were delicious but at this point we were stuffed. We definitely look forward to returning and trying more of the menu!

I had pretty high expectations going to Buger & Barrel. I was noticing that a bunch of people I knew were going and I had heard great things about it. I went with a friend last weekend and really wasn’t impressed.
It started off with the service not being so great. We didn’t see a waitress for the first 15 minutes we were sitting down. We also noticed that the table of two ladies sitting next to us were having some service issues as well. Finally we had someone come by and we were able to place our order quickly.
We started off with the chicken lollipops and they allowed us to do half buffalo and half bbq. This made it very easy for my friend and I to share. The lollipops really weren’t anything special at all. They basically looked like fancy chicken wings. They did taste ok, but definitely could’ve lived without them.
After we shared the lollipops as an appetizer, we each ordered our own burgers. I decided to just go with the classic cheese burger. All of the photos I’ve seen of these burgers looked excellent. When mine arrived it wasn’t cooked the way I had asked, but since I was so hungry I decided to just go ahead and have it. I wish it was closer to the medium rare side though instead of being almost well done. The burger was delicious though. I did enjoy my burger and the side of tater tots it came with.
When my friend and I finished our burgers, the waitress came over to us (who we hadn’t seen very much) and just placed our check on the table. It was pretty awkward considering she hadn’t asked us if we wanted dessert and we actually did want some. I decided to go with this fried banana dessert that doesn’t seem to be on the menu now that I’m looking. Maybe it was a special that day? My friend had the ice cream sandwich and really enjoyed it!
Overall I would come back, but I’m hoping we just went on an off night.

Less than stellar meal last night at B&B. Many things remain the same… their burgers for example are still very good. But a few things fell short …
— Super slow service. Like really really slow. Our waitress was the sweetest — but she moved at a snails pace. The bar was slow in getting out drinks too. They all came out at different times. It just seemed like no one had their stuff together.
— Speaking of… the wine that I ordered was served in a small tasting glass that looked like it should be served with orange juice not wine. So many questions ran through my head when the waitress brought that glass over: Why the tiny glass? Am I getting the same pour as a regular wine glass would? Did you guys run out of proper wine glasses? The answer to that last one was definitely ‘no’ — my chair faced the bar and I saw plenty of stemware.
— And finally, as stated before — the burgers here are top notch. And usually the tots are too… but not last night. Last night they were nearly burnt. Someone left these poor guys in the fryer too long and you could really taste it, not even the rosemary could hide the burnt taste. Sadly, many tots went uneaten.

Increíbes hamburguesas, de lo mejor que he probado, hasta las patatas, las salsas, absolutamente cada detalle está cuidado. Y buen servicio, atentos, el ambiente general del bar es cálido. Un lugar recomendable, mejor reservar o tendrás que acomodarte como puedas en un hueco en la barra.