Sweet Tea and Barley

4.4

156 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Lively
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
Neighborhood
Colonial Williamsburg
Cross street
Francis Street
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Valentine's Day at Sweet Tea & Barley
$80.00 per person
Feb 14, 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 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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.

157 Reviews

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JENNIFER
VIP
Washington DC
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely Christmas Eve with family in the lounge/garden room. Wonderful jazz quartet too!
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William
Phoenix
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dillon (Manager) fantastic. Chris (Server) fabulous. Great people and fantastic food. Love this place.
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Susan
VIP
Richmond
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, excellent service despite being packed. Really festive atmosphere with a jazz band playing.
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Charles
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Quiet place to have dinner. Waitress was excellent. Main course was delicious. Dessert was even better.
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Sabine
Orlando
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We went for rhe second time within 3 days. The food was good. Our servers Nikki and Chris were outstanding. Attentive, fast and very pleasant.
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Laishy
VIP
Baltimore
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our meal was terrific. We enjoyed the venue and were pleased when the wait staff turned off the tv right next to our table (at our request).
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Denise
Washington DC
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The service was great but… the table was so sticky from wet varnish the server put napkins down craziest thing I have ever experienced. Brussel sprouts were tough couldn’t eat. Would not so again.
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CHARLES
Raleigh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ford was pretty good, specials were definitely the way to go. Shannon, our server, was outstanding and was very attentive. Garden room was a little noisy just because the bar is in the same area but not bad for dinner. Table was a little sticky but manageable. A very nice dinner course, good flavor and taste was excellent. I would recommend and would return.
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D
Richmond
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Everything was going well, until our waitress quit/disappeared. The food was ok, restaurant was clean. Unfortunatly, 3/4 through our meal, the waitress disappeared. We (and her other tables) were just left. After a long period of time. we gave up and went to managers station. I was told that our waitress had somekind of issue. We were offered only a passing apology by the manager, along with our bill. We come here every year at this time and we will sit at the bar from this point on. The waitress/manager should have had someone step in to take her place, instead we all waited. I understand sometimes people have issues, but they needed to be addressed by the staff, they obviously knew something was going on.
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Pamela
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and excellent service! We will be back on our next visit to Williamsburg!
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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 4.4 stars by 156 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

310 S. England St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Francis Street
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Sweet Tea and Barley

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Valentine's Day at Sweet Tea & Barley

Menu

What 156 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information