HERE - Barney`s Beanery

BARNEY'S BEANERY
EST. 1920 Our
WEST HOLLYWOOD
8447 SANTA MONICA BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
PHONE (323) 654-2287
SANTA MONICA
1351 3RD ST
SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
PHONE (310) 656-5777
BREAKFAST
BURBANK
250 NORTH FIRST ST
BURBANK, CA 91502
PHONE (818) 524-2912
REDONDO BEACH
100H FISHERMAN'S WHARF
REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277
PHONE (424) 275-4820
three eggs served with hash browns & toast
RANCHERO
BARNEY’S BREAKFAST
chorizo / tomato / bell pepper / queso
fresco / salsa / guacamole / sour cream
ranchero sauce
hash browns toast OR tortilla
/
WESTWOOD VILLAGE
1037 BROXTON AVE
WESTWOOD, CA 90024
PHONE (310) 443-7777
OMELETTES OR SCRAMBLES
served all day
three eggs
WWW.BARNEYSBEANERY.COM
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PASADENA
99 EAST COLORADO BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91105
PHONE (626) 405-9777
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EGGS BENEDICT
MISH-MOSH
english muffin / canadian bacon / two poached
eggs / hollandaise / chives / hash browns / fresh
strawberries on the side
eggs / salami / bacon / cheese
onion / spinach / mushroom / hot pepper
hash browns / toast OR tortilla
EGGS FLORENTINE
PILATES
english muffin / spinach / two poached eggs
hollandaise / chives / hash browns / fresh
strawberries on the side
egg white / chicken breast / mushroom
spinach / quesa fresco
VEGGIE
BREAKFAST BURRITO
spinach / mushroom / tomato
bell pepper / onion
potato / bacon / onion / chile verde / cheese
two scrambled eggs / sour cream / salsa
CHILAQUILES
avocado
tortilla chips / three scrambled eggs / cilantro
queso fresco / red chile sauce / rice /
refried beans / sour cream / guacamole / salsa
fresca
CALIFORNIA
/
bacon / tomato / chile verde
sour cream / cheese
FROM THE GRIDDLE
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
three sunny-side up ranchero eggs / bell pepper
onion / cilantro / queso fresco / rice
refried beans / sour cream / guacamole / corn
tortillas
two eggs / bacon
pork or turkey sausage
BREAKFAST QUESADILLA
PANCAKE COMBO
WAFFLE COMBO
two eggs / bacon
pork or turkey sausage
three scrambled eggs / cheese / jalapeño
grilled onions / potato / cilantro / chives
sour cream / salsa fresca / choice of protein
CINNAMON BUN FRENCH TOAST COMBO
cheese | chorizo | bacon | ham
pork OR turkey sausage
two eggs / bacon
pork or turkey sausage
BREAKFAST NACHOS
tortilla chips / black beans / cheese / three any
style eggs / cilantro / chives / sour cream
salsa fresca
BLUEBERRY STUFFED CINNAMON BUN
FRENCH TOAST
MEXICAN BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST SANDWICHES
cream cheese / blueberries
syrup / bacon
cheese | chorizo | bacon | ham
pork OR turkey sausage
three eggs any style / refried beans / rice
guacamole / sour cream / salsa fresca
choice of two enchiladas
cheese
|
veggie | chicken
beef | shrimp
|
pork
TOAD IN A HOLE
two fried eggs / cheddar jalapeño bread
cheddar / bacon / hash browns
PROTEIN & TWO EGGS
toast OR tortilla
/
choice of protein
carne asada | chicken | chorizo OR bacon
corned beef hash | chili
SIDE
CHOICES
priced with meal
& priced a-la-carte
Tomatoes
Cottage Cheese
Black Beans
Refried Beans
Onion Rings
Spanish Rice
ON THE TROLLEY
english muffin / hash brown / arugula
pork sausage / cheddar cheese / two fried
eggs / strawberries on the side
Seasoned Fries
Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Hash Browns
Sautéed Veggies
BREAKFAST BAGEL
two scrambled eggs / bacon / melted
cheese / hash browns
CHEESE WAFFLE BREAKFAST
cheese baked into waffle batter 
two eggs / pork sausage / syrup
Baked Potato
Mac & Cheese
Strawberries
Steak OR Sweet Potato
Fries
Bacon, Pork OR
Turkey Sausage
Real Maple
Syrup
APPETIZERS
HOT WINGS
6 wings
buffalo
/
12 wings
/
15 wings
| sweet & spicy | el diablo
barney’s honey glaze
PERFECT FOR SHARING
BARNEY’S APPETIZER PLATTER
chili cheese fries / onion rings
jalapeño poppers / mozzarella
cheese sticks / chicken fingers
the following are half off during happy hour
HALF TIME NACHOS
tortilla chips / black olive
lettuce / cheese / classic chili
sour cream / guacamole / salsa
IRISH NACHOS
potato / cheese
guacamole
sour cream
salsa
chili OR beans
VEGGIE & CHEESE PLATTER
black bean balls with enchilada sauce
crispy jalapeño cheddar bites
portobello mushroom fajita
avocado toast with lime & cilantro
/
/
TAQUITOS
jalapeño salsa
guacamole chipotle cream
/
chicken OR beef & pickle
CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS
french fries [additional charge]
tossed or on the side +additional charge:
buffalo | el diablo | sweet & spicy
barney’s honey glaze
JALAPEÑO POPPERS
ranch
CRISPY CALAMARI
cocktail sauce
herb tartar sauce
lemon
/
FRENCH TOAST SOLDIERS
powdered sugar
fritos
/
syrup
/
strawberries
FRITO PIE
/
salsa / cheese / sour cream
classic chili
MAC & CHEESE WEDGES
marinara
MOZZARELLA STICKS
marinara
FRIED PICKLES
ranch
PRETZEL STICKS
honey mustard
/
/
black beans / cheese
guacamole / salsa
chicken
carne asada OR chipotle beef
cheese sauce
CHIPS & SALSA
guacamole [additional charge]
NACHO MAMA’S NACHOS!
tortilla chips
sour cream
|
POTATO SKIN
1. bacon / cheese / sour cream
2. mushroom / cheese / grilled onion
3. cLassic chili / cheese
SPECIALTY FRIES
SLIDERS
PASTRAMI
BARNEY’S
steak fries / melted swiss cheese
grilled onions / chopped pickles
barney’s sauce
three per order
caramelized onion / pickle / american cheese
lettuce / tomato / barney’s sauce
BBQ PORK
pulled pork sliders
BARNEY’S
steak fries / american cheese
chopped hamburger / pickles
tomato / caramelized onions
barney’s sauce
/
coleslaw
SHAVED PASTRAMI
swiss cheese
pickle
/
/
barney’s sauce
CRISPY CHICKEN
spicy mayo
PIZZA
steak fries / mozzarella / pepperoni
marinara sauce
CHILI CHEESE
french fries
/
choice of chili
/
classic, turkey OR vegetable
texas-style OR fireman’s
2
cheese
cheddar cheese
/
lettuce
/
tomato
CRISPY FISH
tomato / herbed tartar sauce
lettuce
/
BUFFALO CHICKEN
bleu cheese
/
buffalo sauce
/
lettuce
WE HAVE A $5 MINIMUM PER PERSON WHEN SEATED AT THE BAR OR AT A TABLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE.
HOAGIES
SANDWICHES
choice of side
choice of side
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK
mushroom
bell pepper
/
/
ON TOASTED S
​ANDWICH ROLL
onion
jack
/
cheese sauce
/
beef OR chicken
DH'S BEST BBQ
coleslaw
/
chipotle mayo
shaved corned beef / sauerkraut
swiss cheese / pickles
barney’s sauce
beef, pork OR chicken
ROASTED VEGETABLE
ON TOASTED JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR LOAF
zucchini / bell pepper / red onion
pickled carrot / pickled onion
TUNA SALAD
grilled onion
/
grilled onion
/
BUFFALO CHICKEN
breaded chicken breast
/
swiss
/
ON SOURDOUGH LOAF
chile verde
/
jack
/
ON TOASTED S
​ANDWICH ROLL
mayo
/
BARNEY’S REUBEN
sauerkraut
avocado
swiss
/
lettuce
/
tomato
ON MARBLED RYE LOAF
/
SPECIALTY GRILLED CHEESE
jack
ON SOURDOUGH LOAF
SOURDOUGH CHICKEN
bacon
/
avocado / arugula
cream cheese
tomato
/
SOURDOUGH TURKEY
/
/
ON WHEAT & HONEY LOAF
lettuce
bacon
REUBEN
ON TOASTED S
​ANDWICH ROLL
bbq sauce
/
SPICY GROUND TURKEY
peppercini / peppers / onions
jack & cheddar / barney’s sauce
/
cheddar
swiss
/
Choice:
braised chicken | braised pork
braised beef
bacon bits [additional charge]
SOUP & HALF SANDWICH
Choice: chicken noodle | french onion
n.e. style clam chowder
chili [additional charge]
Choice: pastrami reuben | roasted veggie
blt | sourdough turkey | tuna salad
tuna melt
1000 island
pastrami OR corned beef
double up pastrami OR corned beef
SOURDOUGH BOWLS
with house salad
MELTS
NEW ENGLAND STYLE
CLAM CHOWDER
choice of side
AVOCADO
avocado
/
grilled onion
CHICKEN
chicken
/
CHICKEN NOODLE
ON MARBLED RYE LOAF
/
tomato
/
jack
ON MARBLED RYE LOAF
cajun spices
TUNA MELT
/
grilled onion
/
jack
ON MARBLED RYE LOAF
grilled onion
PARMESAN BRIE
/
american
FRENCH ONION
CLASSIC CHILI
VEGETABLE CHILI
TURKEY CHILI
ON SOURDOUGH LOAF
chicken breast
CLUB SANDWICHES
TEXAS-STYLE CHILI
FIREMAN’S CHILI
choice of side
CLASSIC
turkey
/
ON TOASTED COUNTRY BUTTERMILK LOAF
bacon
cheddar / tomato
barney’s sauce
/
SUPER SWISS
ham
/
turkey
B.L.A.T
bacon
/
/
lettuce
ON TOASTED MARBLED RYE LOAF
swiss / tomato
barney’s sauce
/
/
lettuce / avocado
barney’s sauce
/
NEW ENGLAND STYLE
CLAM CHOWDER
lettuce
CHICKEN NOODLE
ON TOASTED JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR LOAF
FRIED CHICKEN
bacon
/
SOUPS
tomato
FRENCH ONION
jumbo
|
bowl
|
cup
ON TOASTED COUNTRY BUTTERMILK LOAF
cheddar / tomato
barney’s sauce
/
lettuce
Our Soups Are Not Vegetarian
ASK ABOUT OUR LUNCH SPECIALS
50% DISCOUNT ON FOOD ITEMS FOR MEMBERS OF OUR ARMED FORCES (IN UNIFORM ONLY) THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO.
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HAMBURGERS
choice of side
BURGER PATTY CHOICE INSTEAD OF BEEF [additional charge]:
black bean patty, turkey patty OR chicken breast
PATTY MELT
grilled onion / cheese
toasted marbled rye loaf
CALI BURGER
[spicy]
guacamole / bacon / cheddar cheese
jalapeño / lettuce / barney's sauce
toasted ​
buttermilk bun
BARNEY’S BURGER
two beef patties / pickle
caramelized onion / cheese / tomato
lettuce / mustard / barney’s sauce
toasted b
​uttermilk bun
BLEU BURGER
stuffed with bleu cheese / carmelized onion
lettuce / barney's sauce / toasted ​
buttermilk bun
Sorry, No Burger Patty Substitutions
TURKEY BURGER
MEXI BURGER
roasted tomato / red onion / cheddar crisp
chipotle mayo / arugula / lemon
ULTIMATE BURGER
stuffed with american cheese / grilled
onion / tomato / lettuce / barney’s sauce
toasted ​
buttermilk bun
chile verde / grilled onion / avocado
tomato / lettuce / queso fresco / chipotle
mayo / toasted b
​uttermilk bun
applewood smoked bacon / caramelized onion
tomato / arugula / bleu cheese / barney’s
sauce / toasted b
​uttermilk bun
DBC BURGER
|
bowl
|
classic, turkey OR vegetable
texas-style OR fireman’s
choice of side
THE “CLASSIC” SINCE 1920
jumbo
choice of chili / lettuce / tomato
toasted ​
buttermilk bun
FOOT LONG HOT DOGS
FAMOUS CHILI
/
Sorry, No Burger Patty Substitutions
CHILI BURGER
two burger patties / bbq sauce
onion straw / applewood smoked bacon
american / tomato / lettuce / barney’s
sauce / toasted b
​uttermilk bun
all beef chili perfection
JUICY LUCY BURGER
tortilla chips
chili
CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST
/
cheese / hot dog / toasted ​
buttermilk
bun / bottle of dom perignon
cup
CLASSIC CHILI CHEESE
toasted ​
buttermilk bun
pinto beans
TURKEY
corn / roasted pasilla chile
tortilla chips
/
jumbo
|
bowl
|
cup
LA STYLE
bacon wrapped / grilled onion / grilled bell
pepper / mayo / toasted ​
buttermilk bun
NY STYLE
sauerkraut / deli mustard / grilled onion
toasted ​
buttermilk bun
VEGETABLE
summer vegetables / black bean
tortilla chips
jumbo
beef
|
bowl
|
/
tomato
cup
tomato / relish / onion / pepperoncini
mayo / toasted ​
buttermilk bun
TEXAS-STYLE
/
chili
/
jumbo
braised beef
beer
|
/
bowl
tortilla chips
|
cup
FIREMAN’S
/
black bean
jumbo
|
bowl
|
/
tortilla chips
cup
CHILI WITH SPAGHETTI & BEANS
soup OR salad
4
CHICAGO STYLE
CHILI SIZE
chili / black beans / choice of patty
tortilla chips / soup OR salad 11.5
CHILI CHOICE
PATTY CHOICE
TOPPING CHOICE
classic
hamburger
sour cream [+]
turkey
turkey
cheese [+]
vegetable
chicken
avocado
texas-style
fireman’s
}
[+]
black bean
hot dog
}
[+]
guacamole
}
[+]
CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS.
PIZZA
SALADS & SALAD WRAPS
homemade pizza sauce
MARGHERITA
CLASSIC COBB
[white pizza]
tomato / basil / mozzarella
parmesan / olive oil
16" pan
|
chicken / bacon / avocado / egg / tomato
crumbled bleu cheese / mixed greens
whole
10" pan
pepperoni / sausage / bell pepper
onion / mushroom / mozzarella
|
/
pineapple
16" pan
|
|
/
mozzarella
[white pizza]
whole
/
mozzarella
16" pan
|
bbq sauce
whole
/
cilantro
half
|
wrap
salami / olive / tomato / roasted pepper
basil / sun dried tomato / parmesan
mixed greens / italian
breaded chicken breast / buffalo sauce
ranch / bleu cheese
half
|
wrap
chicken / tomato / olive / cilantro
cheese / guacamole / sour cream / salsa
tortilla chips / mixed greens / ranch
whole
[white pizza]
|
FIESTA
10" pan
10" pan
|
ITALIAN CHOPPED
10" pan
BUFFALO CHICKEN
|
wrap
portobello mushroom / zucchini / red onion
spinach / sun dried tomato / bell pepper
parmesan / arugula / lemon vinaigrette
10" pan
portobello mushroom / onion / bell pepper
zucchini / roasted garlic / mozzarella
sun dried tomato
16" pan
|
GRILLED VEGETABLE
GRILLED VEGGIE
|
half
seasonal fresh vegetables
whole
16" pan
|
whole | half | wrap
cajun chicken [additional charge]
10" pan
/
wrap
BARNEY’S HOUSE SALAD
BBQ CHICKEN
red onion
|
tomato / crouton / parmesan
romaine lettuce / caesar dressing
10" pan
pepperoni / mushroom / fresh jalapeño
cilantro / mozzarella
|
half
BARNEY'S CAESAR
JOHNNIE’S FAVORITE
16" pan
|
corn / onion / cucumber / bell pepper
carrot / mixed greens / honey mustard
PEPPERONI
16" pan
wrap
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
button & portobello mushroom / caramelized
onion / mozzarella / parmesan / ricotta
|
whole
10" pan
MAGIC MUSHROOM
16" pan
|
turkey / avocado / bacon / tomato / brie
jack / cheddar / mixed greens / ranch
10" pan
HAWAIIAN
canadian bacon
half
CALIFORNIA CHOPPED
ROUTE 66 COMBO
16" pan
|
|
half
|
wrap
ROCKET
grilled chicken / red onion / tomato
pine nut / roasted red pepper / arugula
lemon vinaigrette
whole
|
half
|
wrap
REGULAR PIZZA TOPPINGS
Mushroom • Onion • Bell Pepper • Fresh Tomato • Zucchini • Garlic • Fresh Basil
Extra Cheese • Pineapple • Jalapeño • Olive • Cilantro • Broccoli • Scallion • Spinach
SPECIAL PIZZA TOPPINGS
Pepperoni • Bacon • Chicken • Meatball • Salami • Roasted Pepper • Anchovy
Ground Beef Sausage • Canadian Bacon • Bleu Cheese • Sun Dried Tomato
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SOUTH OF THE BORDER
a-la-carte with salsa
TACO
lime
cilantro
/
cabbage
/
/
corn tortilla
grilled vegetable
grilled chicken
grilled beef
grilled shrimp
fried fish
TACOS AL PASTOR
grilled pork
/
roasted pineapple
/
onion
corn tortilla
/
/
lime
BRAISED CHIPOTLE TACO
grilled scallion
/
avocado
/
cabbage
/
cilantro
/
onion
/
corn tortilla
chicken, pork
grilled beef
TOSTADA
crispy tortilla / refried beans
fresco / sour cream
/
avocado
/
onion
/
sour cream
/
cilantro
/
lettuce
tomato
/
/
queso
grilled vegetable
chicken, pork
grilled beef
grilled shrimp
QUESADILLA
cheese
sour cream
/
/
flour tortilla
grilled vegetable
chicken, pork
grilled beef
grilled shrimp
BURRITO
potato / onion
spanish rice
cheese
/
/
red chile sauce
/
flour tortilla
/
black beans
grilled vegetable
chicken, pork
grilled beef
grilled shrimp
FAJITA
onion
bell pepper
/
/
cilantro
/
tomato
sour cream
/
guacamole
/
/
flour tortilla
grilled vegetable
chicken, pork
grilled beef
grilled shrimp
TRES ENCHILADAS
red chile sauce
/
cheese
/
corn tortilla
/
sour cream
/
guacamole
cheese
grilled vegetable
chicken, pork
grilled beef
grilled shrimp
CHIMICHANGA
[fried burrito]
potato
/
/
grilled
grilled
grilled
grilled
vegetable
OR braised chicken, pork
OR braised beef
shrimp
cheese
sour cream
/
refried beans
/
spanish rice
BARNEY'S BOTANA
two chicken taquitos / one beef enchilada
salsa / black beans / spanish rice
/
one pork taco
/
sour cream
GRILLED TACO PARTY PLATTER
[BUILDS 24 TACOS]
beef, pork & chicken | shrimp [additional charge]
cabbage
/
onion / cilantro / roasted jalapeño / roasted pineapple
scallion / lime / corn tortillas / four coronas
Refried Beans & Spanish Rice [+]
|
Fresh Avocado OR Guacamole [+]
|
Roasted Pineapple [+]
|
Fresh Jalapeño [+]
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
FISH & CHIPS
herb tartar sauce
/
lemon
/
HALF BBQ CHICKEN
soup OR salad
topped with bbq sauce / baked potato
cole slaw / soup OR salad
MAC ATTACK
mac & cheese
/
BBQ BABY BACK RIBS
soup OR salad
topped with bbq sauce / baked potato
cole slaw / soup OR salad
fresh OR pickled jalapeño [+] | roasted peppers[+]
ham, bacon, sausage, bbq chicken [+]
full rack
CAPTAINS PLATTER
12 wings tossed with choice of sauce
one side / soup OR salad
buffalo
GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAK
/
gravy / veggies
soup OR salad
/
half rack
WING DINNER
battered fish / skewered cajun-style shrimp
fried calamari / herb tartar sauce
cocktail sauce / lemon / two sides
9oz top sirloin
|
| sweet & spicy | el diablo
barney’s honey glaze
baked potato
BEVERAGES
CHILI SAMPLER
onions / sour cream / cheese / two sides
choose three: classic | fireman's | texas | turkey | vegetarian
BEVERAGES
COKE
DIET COKE
ORANGE SODA
SODA
BUNDABERG GINGER BEER
ICED TEA
CRANBERRY JUICE
TOMATO JUICE
MARTINELLI'S APPLE JUICE
PINEAPPLE JUICE
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
100% ORANGE JUICE GLASS
SAN PELLEGRINO
LEMONADE
ROOT BEER
SPRITE
GINGER ALE
CLUB SODA
TONIC WATER
PANNA FLAT WATER
RED BULL, SUGAR FREE, BLUEBERRY
HOT CHOCOLATE (WHIPPED CREAM)
HOT TEA
REGULAR OR DECAF COFFEE
ICED COFFEE
ESPRESSO
CAPPUCCINO
VANILLA LATTE
MAKE ANY ESPRESSO DRINK A DOUBLE
|
COMPLIMENTARY ICE WATER AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
BARNEY'S IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING THE PRACTICE OF USING A DESIGNATED DRIVER.
WE WILL PROVIDE ALL SODAS FREE OF CHARGE TO THE DESIGNATED DRIVER.
DESSERTS
ROAST YOUR OWN S'MORES
graham cracker / marshmallow / chocolate
CAUTION. OPEN FLAME. ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED.
SUNDAE BOAT
vanilla ice cream / chocolate sauce / caramel
sauce / strawberry sauce / whipped cream
maraschino cherry
BARNEY’S WARM APPLE PIE
pie
banana
/
melted cheddar
/
ice cream
MILKSHAKES
OR MALTS
vanilla or chocolate
HOTSY TOTSY MILKSHAKE
chocolate ice cream / chocolate swirl
graham cracker & toasted marshmallow / whipped cream
THE BEST
vanilla ice cream / milk / all natural strawberry
puree / fresh strawberries / whipped cream
LOCO IN THE COCO MILKSHAKE
WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE
vanilla ice cream / coco lopez / fresh banana
graham cracker crumble / whipped cream
BANANA SPLIT
MY PRINCE CHARMING
/
vanilla ice cream / chocolate sauce
maraschino cherry
vanilla ice cream
cake chunks
/
/
milk / hershey syrup / chocolate
fresh mint / whipped cream
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THE MAKING OF A LANDMARK 111
Los Angeles, California. A sort of Sirens lair from which songs of opportunity, notoriety, fame and
fortune have beckoned adventurous dreamers for generations. Dreamers of a different order for certain,
but all with one thing in common. They had to eat. Barney Anthony knew that when he moved his
upstart beanery into the little bungalow built at the edge of a Poinsettia field. A good meal for a fair
price, terrific service and some genuinely friendly conversation. In these respects, Barney’s has not
changed much in eighty or so years. In other ways, though, Barney’s has evolved along with society’s
needs of an eating and meeting house.
The original structure was just an ordinary California bungalow converted into a small restaurant.
Burgers and coffee shared the menu with the chili that would become a mainstay. There was no bar at
that time and the spirits were not served until after prohibition was repealed. When that happy day
arrived, Barney built a bar in the breezeway against the western exterior wall of a neighboring
warehouse. The restaurant’s dining customers' drinks were handed to waitresses through an open
window. As time and capital allowed a roof was added and walls pushed out to create the tavern. The bar
has long since been replaced by the very functional, well used, wooden edifice that we belly up to today.
The welcoming exterior has never been subjected to Urban Renewal’s atrocious facades. Wide and low, it
sits unashamed in this very modern community of high-rises and chic’ strip malls. It gives the impression
of a wizened elder at some sort of Rites of Passage ceremony. It has a look I can only describe as
“genuine.” Upon entering, you immediately notice the decor. A delightful motif that has become
intentionally recognized as classic American. Let’s call it American. Let’s call it Roadhouse Realist’ique.
I say internationally recognized because the renowned pop artist Edward Kienholz once immortalized
Barney’s bar area in mixed media. The magnificent work is on display at the Stedelijk Museum in
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The front porch was once used to signal waiting chauffeurs of the rich and
famous. It seems that a blinking sequence would signal that a table was ready, or that their party was
finished and would be emerging shortly.
It is a well-known fact (around here at least) that famous people like cooking as much as the rest of us
and despite the prospect of rubbing elbows with the likes of me, the list of celebrities that have made
Barney’s a regular stop is long and glamorous. Sweet Norma Jeane Mortenson, more commonly known as
Marilyn Monroe, made a point of coming here for the chili. I was told that Marilyn was a regular during
the filming of “Some Like It Hot.” I can somehow picture her, more beautiful than she ever was on film,
sitting with some friends or co-workers enjoying one of life’s simple pleasures. The legendary Jim
Morrison is recalled as being another local fixture. Once when asked by a karma seeking fan which
barstool was Morrison’s favorite, the barkeep just said “pick-one.” It is commonly known that The Snake
had a particular fondness for liquid inspiration, and Barney’s was just one of his wells. The great Steve
McQueen is remembered as enjoying his beer over ice. Shelly Winters and Warren Oats have all bent an
elbow under the warm glow of the neon lights herein. It is supposedly here at Barney’s that Desi Arnez
gave William Frawley an ultimatum concerning a certain behavior and his continuing on as a cast
member of “The I Love Lucy Show.” Janis Joplin. Ah, Pearl, now there was a lady that could wail. If you
are as big a fan of J.J.’s as I am, you will need to see the table that bears her signature and the two-digit
date, 70. Janis was a regular at Barney’s. Her famous car was parked in front of the Beanery on the last
night of her life. Someone would, at some point, say that it was “the coffee that killed her” and I think if
Janis had heard it, she would have laughed the loudest. I have read somewhere that Barney’s was
featured in a sketch that graced one of Janis’ albums. The album is “Cheap Thrills-Big Brother and the
Holding Company.” The Beanery is shown in the second drawing from the bottom right. Barney’s was also
a favorite hangout of Peter Falk. The actual Beanery shows up in quite a few Columbo episodes.
(although in later years a studio set filled in for the famous eatery) Yes, film and television
Personalities have, for as long as many can remember, been part of Barney’s mystique, but the real
magical presence here is that of music. To say “Rock and Roll lives at Barney’s” is simply true. Really! I
wonder what it’s like to hear yourself on the jukebox? I wonder if Jimi did? Jimi Hendrix used to
frequent this rock icon of a tap house when he lived above the Whisky A Go-Go just a few blocks away.
Mr. Irwin Held, is the hard working industrious man that bought the place from the original owner in the
early nineteen seventies. Irwin operated the Beanery for nearly thirty years and is considered by some to
be a pioneer in many hospitality industry trends. Barney’s had at one time as many as forty-seven beers
on tap when most places had only two or three. Irwin’s experience as a beer salesman helped him read
the indicators that would allow him to usher his business right to the threshold of a new century. Irwin
sold the well-established business in 1998 and is enjoying a well-deserved retirement.
Since this story is more of a cultural or color report than a restaurant review, I have not dwelled upon
the gastronomic delights offered on the 1000 item menu. Suffice it to say, “come hungry!” You can’t go
wrong. If you want to scan the place for tidbits of rock and roll history, the best time to visit is early
afternoon. The dining room quiets down a little bit after lunch, and the walls are laden with interesting
lore. -Courtesy of Route 66 Magazine
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