"2009-10-31T00:00:00"^^ . . "0"^^ . "5"^^ . . "0"^^ . "0"^^ . "The Barley Mill is what I like to call a fun place. Nothing really separates it from other pubs in the city, but every time I've gone it's been a great experience. In fact, each time I've gone has been for pretty different reasons.\n\nI've been for the normal reasons, sure, like to get drunk or grab a quick meal during lunch. But I've also been for work functions, stampede parties, birthdays, and other reasons I can't remember thanks to the large amount of alcohol consumed. Each time was great fun.\n\nThe normal experiences always exceeded my expectations. The service was great, the food was above average for a pub-style location, and the people always friendly. I'm not sure what it is, but everyone always seems to be enjoying themselves at Barley Mill.\n\nThe group functions is where they really shine though. And really, being downtown, they have to. I imagine they get a lot of business from downtown corporations wanting to hold events there. We recently attended a work function for my fiances employer where they had rented out the entire upper level. The food, while only finger food, was really good and well prepared. The service was, yet again, fantastic.\n\nBarley Mill has lots of options for sitting outside. They have a patio around back that fills up quickly. They also have a narrow patio running along the upper floor that provides nice views and a bit more privacy for smaller groups. I most definitely recommend visiting Barley Mill the next time you're downtown."^^ . .