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Serving empanadas until closing time.
Come try one of our delicious Argentine empanadas. Flavors include chicken, mushroom, beef, ham & cheese, tomato & basil, and… read more
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10 years in business
Outdoor seating
Pet friendly
Full bar
Kitchen open late
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Review Highlights
“Barrel house is an excellent place for drinks in Burlingame downtown with superb and relaxing atmosphere.” in 25 reviews
“Brenda coordinated with Coconut Bay catering - there was minimal management and set up from our end.” in 15 reviews
“I recently moved away from the peninsula (to the East Bay), but I still find my way back to Burlingame for this place.” in 26 reviews
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Mario E.
Welcome to Peninsula's Neighborhood. Pull up a seat and let us serve you. We have one of the largest selections of beer, wine and spirits in the Peninsula and make some of the best cocktails in the biz.
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I don't see the purple rain drink on your menu anymore. What was in your purple rain drink?
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Hi Kevin, What a great drink, right? Earl Gray Infused Bourbon, Lavendar Infused James, E. Pepper 1776, Simple Syrup, Lemon, Egg White… more
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- Aug 15, 2024
Enjoyed cocktails with friends on a Wednesday. Pricing was reasonable and cocktails were good. They have an outdoor space that is pup friendly. Service is nice and we enjoyed good laughs.
Only downside is that they don't have a lot of bar food. They have a couple choices of empanadas.
Will return to relax on a sunny day.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jun 26, 2024Updated review
This place felt familiar and I guess I was last here 9 years ago! I met up with a group here for happy hour and we had a space on the patio which was lovely, although devoid of any shade. Once the sun went down a bit it was perfect and spacious for us to mix and mingle.
I tried two different drinks, both tropical in nature, and they were both delicious. We also had three types of empanadas, of which I enjoyed the chicken and beef style.
As I was leaving, I noticed another large group indoors but didn't notice any impact to our service, drinks were quick and the team serving us was friendly.
I'd certainly stop by again if I was in the area.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 1Feb 3, 2015Previous reviewI unexpectedly found myself in Downtown Burlingame and my group ended up here for some late night drinks. The bar and the crowd was pretty chill. I like the ambiance and vibe they were going for. I ended up buying a round of shots and one of their signature cocktails which was pretty good. This is definitely the kind of spot I would hang out at.
- Apr 21, 2024
Came here on a Friday night with a few friends. There were plenty of tables for small groups, and one big table for a 8+ group. Bar seating is an option.
The music wasn't too loud and the ambiance was unique. The drinks were decent and priced fairly well to the surrounding area
Parking is challenging in this area but not impossible. Accessible by train too. Clean interior.
I'd come again!Helpful 0Thanks 2Love this 0Oh no 0 - 156074Aug 14, 2024
I really enjoyed the drinks here, it was a nice treat at the end of a long day. The bartenders were friendly. They were playing sports on the tvs, and the music was really eclectic actually, like one day they were playing MF DOOM, the next they were playing peso pluma. I sat at the bar but the patio area also looked lovely. I will definitely be coming back next time I am in the area.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Eric D.Long Beach, CASep 11, 2024
Good cocktails. Minted Matcha is thirst-quenching. Paper plane is very delicious. And I enjoy the ambiance.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Feb 19, 2024
What a vibe, great drinks!
The bartenders are QUALITY...
They are very attentive and quick to push out quality drinks. The place was not really crowded due to the rain but the patrons were diverse and respectful.
One thing I did notice was that despite being able to work efficiently, the bar did cycle through workers often. Would begin socializing with the group and then look to the bar, new bartenders. Talk more, look back and it was back to original with maybe some new faces or mix of them.
There was one bartender guy that looked like a model or belonged on one of those Netflix dating shows. Tipped him twice as much because... why not?
The drinks were unique!
There was a matcha martini that was really good. The after taste had a nice matcha aroma and the mezcal drink, campfire something.
Those two were the ones I asked for and both delivered in terms of taste, visual appeal, and price.
Did not get to try the food since we arrived pretty late.
However, would be cool to come back soon to!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - May 27, 2024
This place was such a vibe! Tasty drinks! The staff were great! Would definitely come again, the people, the place, the experience...loved it
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Sep 22, 2023
Thursday night outs
It wasn't crowded on a Thursday night which was a plus! The vibes of the place is exactly my vibe;
+ yummy drinks
+ not crowded and loud
+ bar seating has a great view
How fun! Definitely would come backHelpful 5Thanks 1Love this 3Oh no 0 - Jul 14, 2024
Went here for drinks prior to going to Pulpo tapas and wine bar. Must have at least one cocktail on Father's Day! This is where I had my first Penicillin, and my most recent didn't disappoint, even though the bartender regretted not having candied ginger for it, it was lovely
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