I'm a big fan of this place. Maybe it's because I, like another recent reviewer, have common sense. If I don't like a very crowded bar at night, I don't go to it.
I frequent the Barley House early in the evening, for lunch, and on trivia nights and I always have a great time. They have an excellent beer selection and good food. It's not gourmet but it's very good bar food / brewery style food that has healthy options and has more than just simple bar fare. They have a grilled chicken, shrimp, veggie, and brown rice platter that's my favorite. Besides that the wraps are great and they have sweet potatoes fries!
The decor in the place is nice but where it really excels in the Summer is outside. The sidewalk side outside is nice and good for people watching but on the side they have these awesome cabanas. Couches, nice music, live djs, and a relaxing atmosphere.
Usually the servers are nice, the atmosphere is relaxed, and it's a great Irish bar. It does transform at night and later after home Browns games but what do you expect for a bar right near the stadium and in a happening bar district? It's not pretentious so people flock to the place. If you don't like packed bars with a lot of people drinking, don't go here late at night or after a Brown's game. Every other time is great!