BARNEY`S BEANERY BARNEY`S BEANERY

ACTUAL PRICES
MAY VARY
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
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WWW.BARNEYSBEANERY.COM
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PASADENA
99 EAST COLORADO BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91105
PHONE (626) 405-9777
Issue 090514
BURBANK
250 NORTH FIRST ST
BURBANK, CA 91502
PHONE (818) 524-2912
WESTWOOD VILLAGE
1037 BROXTON AVE
WESTWOOD, CA 90024
PHONE (310) 443-7777
REDONDO BEACH
100H FISHERMAN'S WHARF
REDONDO BEACH, CA 90277
PHONE (424) 275-4820
OMELETTES OR SCRAMBLES
served all day
served with hash browns & toast
BARNEY’S BREAKFAST
RANCHERO
eggs / hash browns
toast OR tortilla 7.95
chorizo / tomato / bell pepper / cheese
salsa / guacamole / sour cream
ranchero sauce 10.50
BREAKFAST BAGEL SANDWICH
scrambled eggs / bacon / melted cheese
hash browns 8.95
MISH-MOSH
eggs / salami / bacon / cheese
onion / spinach / mushroom / hot pepper
hash browns / toast OR tortilla 10.95
ON THE TROLLEY SANDWICH
english muffin / hash brown
pork sausage / cheddar cheese
strawberries 7.95
/
/
arugula
fried egg
PILATES
egg white / chicken breast / mushroom
spinach / feta 13.25
EGGS BENEDICT
VEGGIE
english muffin / canadian bacon / poached eggs
homemade hollandaise / hash browns
fresh strawberries on the side 11.25
spinach / mushroom / tomato
bell pepper / onion 10.75
CALIFORNIA
EGGS FLORENTINE
english muffin / spinach / poached eggs
homemade hollandaise / hash browns
fresh strawberries on the side 11.25
avocado / bacon / tomato / chile verde
sour cream / cheese 11.25
FROM THE GRIDDLE
BREAKFAST BURRITO
potato / bacon / onion / chile verde / cheese
scrambled eggs / side of sour cream / salsa 9.95
eggs
/
bacon
eggs
/
bacon
CHILAQUILES
tortilla chips / scrambled eggs / cilantro
queso fresco / red chile sauce / rice
refried beans / sour cream / guacamole 10.25
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
/
pork or turkey sausage 10.95
WAFFLE COMBO
/
pork or turkey sausage 10.95
CINNAMON BUN FRENCH TOAST COMBO
eggs
sunny-side up eggs / ranchero sauce / onion
cilantro / queso fresco / rice / refried beans
sour cream / guacamole / corn tortillas 10.00
PANCAKE COMBO
/
bacon
/
pork or turkey sausage 10.95
BLUEBERRY STUFFED CINNAMON BUN
FRENCH TOAST
cream cheese / blueberries
syrup / bacon 10.25
Real Maple Syrup Available +1.00
fried egg
TOAD IN A HOLE
cheddar jalapeño bread
bacon / hash browns 11.95
/
/
cheddar
SIDE CHOICES
cost with meal OR a-la-carte
HOT BISCUITS
sausage gravy 8.95
add egg +1 per egg
PROTEIN & EGGS
toast OR tortilla
Choose Protein:
corned beef hash 9.50
carne asada 11.25
chicken 10.25
chorizo 9.75
chili 8.75
Tomatoes
Cottage Cheese
inc.| 2.00
Red Beans
Black Beans
Refried Beans
Salad
inc.| 4.75
Seasoned Fries
Onion Rings
inc.| 4.95
inc.| 2.75
Baked Potato
Spanish Rice
Mac & Cheese
inc.| 3.25
Mashed Potatoes
Hash Browns
Fresh Sautéed Veggies
inc.| 4.25
+1.75
+1.75
|
|
4.25
4.50
Strawberries
+1.75
|
3.50
Steak Fries
+1.50
|
5.95
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APPETIZERS
HOT WINGS
6 wings 7.50
12 wings 15.00
/
/
15 wings 18.75
the following are half off during happy hour
buffalo, sweet & spicy, el diablo OR barney’s honey glaze
BARNEY’S APPETIZER COMBO
chili cheese fries / onion rings
jalapeño poppers / mozzarella
cheese sticks / chicken fingers 16.50
HALF TIME NACHOS
tortilla chips / black olive
lettuce / cheese / classic chili
sour cream / guacamole / salsa 9.95
IRISH NACHOS
potato / cheese
guacamole
VEGGIE & CHEESE COMBO
cheese fries / onion rings / jalapeño
poppers / mozzarella cheese sticks
mac & cheese wedges 11.95
JALAPEÑO POPPERS
regular 11.50
|
TAQUITOS
topped with jalapeño salsa
chipotle cream
/
/
/
mini 5.75
lemon
MOZZARELLA STICKS
honey butter
/
hot sauce 9.75
MINI BARNEY’S BURGERS
caramelized onion / pickle / american cheese
lettuce / tomato / barney’s sauce 9.95
FRENCH TOAST SOLDIERS
powdered sugar
/
FRIED PICKLES
black beans / cheese
guacamole / salsa
CHICKEN BISCUITS
/
syrup
/
7.95
marinara sauce 7.95
chicken 11.75
carne asada OR chipotle beef 13.75
fried chicken
guacamole
chicken OR beef & pickle 6.95
NACHO MAMA’S NACHOS!
tortilla chips
sour cream
/
MAC & CHEESE WEDGES
herb tartar sauce
/
sour cream
salsa
chili OR beans 9.25
ranch 9.95
CRISPY CALAMARI
cocktail sauce
/
/
strawberries 9.75
ranch 6.50
PRETZEL STICKS
honey mustard 7.95
|
cheese sauce 8.95
CHIPS & SALSA 3.25
bacon
mushroom
|
guacamole +3.25
POTATO SKIN
/
/
cheese
cheese
/
/
sour cream 7.95
grilled onion 7.25
CRISPY CHICKEN FINGERS(3)
10.25
french fries +1.50
tossed or on the side +.50:
buffalo | sweet & spicy | barney’s honey glaze
FAMOUS CHILI
classic
FAMOUS CHILI SAMPLER
texas-style / turkey / fireman’s
vegetable / onions / cheese
sour cream / tortilla chips 11.95
/
CHILI CHEESE FRIES
french fries
/
choice of chili
/
cheese
classic, turkey OR vegetable 7.75
texas-style OR fireman’s 8.75
THE “CLASSIC” SINCE 1920
all beef chili perfection
6.95 jumbo
pinto beans
4.75 cup
|
/
|
tortilla chips
3.25 side
|
4.75 cup
|
3.25 side
VEGETABLE
summer vegetables / black bean
tortilla chips
6.95 jumbo
chili
7.95 jumbo
braised beef
2
|
4.75 cup
|
/
/
cheese 8.95
/
|
beer
/
3.25 side
tortilla chips
5.75 cup
|
FIREMAN’S
/
black bean
7.95 jumbo
|
5.75 cup
/
|
CHILI WITH SPAGHETTI & BEANS
soup OR salad 10.95
tomato
TEXAS-STYLE
/
cLassic chili
TURKEY
corn / roasted pasilla chile
tortilla chips
/
6.95 jumbo
beef
POTATO SKIN
4.25 side
tortilla chips
CHILI SIZE
chili / beans
tortilla chips
CHILI CHOICE
classic
turkey
vegetable
texas-style +1.00
}
fireman’s
/
/
choice of patty
soup OR salad 10.95
PATTY CHOICE
hamburger
turkey
chicken
+2.25
black bean
hot dog
}
TOPPING CHOICE
sour cream +.75
cheese +1.00
avocado
} +1.75
guacamole
4.25 side
50% DISCOUNT ON FOOD ITEMS FOR MEMBERS OF OUR ARMED FORCES (IN UNIFORM ONLY) THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO.
SANDWICHES
HAMBURGERS
choice of side
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK
mushroom
bell pepper
/
onion
/
choice of side
jack
/
DH'S BEST BBQ SANDWICH
/
bbq sauce
beef, pork OR chicken 11.95
ROASTED VEGETABLE
BARNEY’S BURGER
ON BUN
chipotle mayo
/
grilled onion / cheese
marbled rye 10.25
cheese sauce
/
beef OR chicken 11.95
coleslaw
PATTY MELT
ON ROLL
ON TOASTED CHEDDAR JALAPEÑO BREAD
two beef patties / pickle
caramelized onion / cheese
tomato / lettuce / barney’s sauce
Sorry, No Burger Patty Substitutions 8.95
zucchini / bell pepper / red onion / avocado / arugula
pickled carrot / pickled onion / cream cheese 11.95
TUNA SALAD
lettuce
SOURDOUGH TURKEY
bacon
bacon
grilled onion
/
chile verde / grilled onion / avocado
tomato / lettuce / queso fresco
chipotle mayo 10.95
ON WHEAT
tomato 8.95
/
/
avocado
/
swiss 10.75
SOURDOUGH CHICKEN
grilled onion
/
/
chile verde
BUFFALO CHICKEN
breaded chicken breast
/
mayo
BARNEY’S REUBEN
sauerkraut
/
swiss
jack 10.75
/
ULTIMATE BURGER
applewood smoked bacon / caramelized
onion / tomato / arugula / bleu cheese
barney’s sauce 12.95
DBC BURGER
ON BUN
lettuce
/
MEXI BURGER
tomato 11.95
/
two burger patties / bbq sauce
onion straw / applewood smoked bacon
american / tomato / lettuce 15.25
ON MARBLED RYE
1000 island
/
CALI BURGER [spicy]
guacamole / bacon / barney's sauce
crispy cheddar cheese / jalapeño
tomato / lettuce 11.95
pastrami OR corned beef 10.95
MELTS
BLEU BURGER
choice of side
AVOCADO MELT
avocado
chicken
grilled onion
/
CHICKEN MELT
/
cajun spices
/
stuffed with bleu cheese / carmelized
onion / lettuce / barney's sauce 11.95
ON MARBLED RYE
tomato
/
jack 9.75
/
ON MARBLED RYE
grilled onion
PARMESAN BRIE MELT
/
jack 11.75
JUICY LUCY BURGER
stuffed with american cheese
grilled onion / tomato / lettuce
barney’s sauce
Sorry, No Burger Patty Substitutions 10.50
ON SOURDOUGH
chicken breast 10.95
TUNA SALAD MELT
grilled onion
/
CHILI BURGER
ON MARBLED RYE
american 9.95
choice of side
turkey
/
SUPER SWISS CLUB
ham
/
FRIED CHICKEN CLUB
/
/
CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST
ON TOASTED WHITE
ON JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR BREAD
CLASSIC CHILI CHEESE DOG
Choice:
chicken noodle
french onion
n.e. style clam chowder
chili +.50
7.95
Choice:
pastrami reuben
roasted veggie
sourdough turkey
tuna melt
LA STYLE DOG
12.75
NY STYLE DOG
12.25
13.25
bacon wrapped / grilled onion
grilled bell pepper / mayo
lettuce / avocado / tomato
barney’s sauce 11.75
SOUP & HALF SANDWICH COMBO
250.00
chili / cheese / hot dog
bottle of dom perignon
lettuce
cheddar / tomato / lettuce
barney’s sauce 12.75
B.L.A.T
bacon
/
tomato
/
choice of side
lettuce
ON TOASTED MARBLED RYE
turkey / swiss / tomato
barney’s sauce 11.75
bacon
/
lettuce
FOOT LONG HOT DOGS
ON TOASTED WHITE
bacon / cheddar / tomato
barney’s sauce 11.75
/
classic, turkey OR vegetable 11.25
texas-style OR fireman’s 12.25
BURGER PATTY CHOICE INSTEAD OF BEEF +2.25:
black bean patty, turkey patty
OR chicken breast
CLUB SANDWICHES
CLASSIC CLUB
choice of chili
sauerkraut / deli mustard
grilled onion
CHICAGO STYLE DOG
tomato
/
relish
/
onion
mayo
/
12.25
pepperoncini
3
SOURDOUGH BOWLS
SOUPS
with house salad
CHICKEN NOODLE
NEW ENGLAND STYLE CLAM CHOWDER
FRENCH ONION
NEW ENGLAND STYLE CLAM CHOWDER
jumbo 5.75 | large 4.75 | cup 3.50
9.50
CHICKEN NOODLE
CLASSIC CHILI
VEGETABLE CHILI
TURKEY CHILI
jumbo 5.75 | large 4.75 | cup 3.50
9.95
FRENCH ONION
jumbo 5.75 | large 4.75 | cup 3.50
TEXAS-STYLE CHILI
FIREMAN’S CHILI
10.95
Our Soups Are Not Vegetarian Friendly
ASK ABOUT OUR LUNCH SPECIALS
SALADS
DRESSINGS INCLUDE
Ranch • Bleu Cheese • Italian • House Vinaigrette
Lemon Vinaigrette • Honey Mustard • Caesar • Oil and Vinegar
GRILLED VEGETABLE
CALIFORNIA CHOPPED
turkey / avocado / bacon / tomato / brie
jack / cheddar / mixed greens / ranch 12.95
CLASSIC COBB
chicken / bacon / avocado / egg / tomato
crumbled bleu cheese / mixed greens
ranch 12.95
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
corn / onion / cucumber / bell pepper
carrot / mixed greens / honey mustard 12.95
portobello mushroom / zucchini / red onion
spinach / sun dried tomato / bell pepper
parmesan / arugula / lemon vinaigrette 12.95
ITALIAN CHOPPED
salami / olive / tomato / roasted pepper
basil / sun dried tomato / parmesan
mixed greens / italian 12.95
FIESTA
chicken / tomato / olive / cilantro
cheese / guacamole / sour cream / salsa
tortilla chips / mixed greens / ranch 12.95
CAESAR
tomato / crouton / parmesan
romaine lettuce / caesar dressing 12.95
cajun chicken +3.00
BARNEY’S HOUSE SALAD
4.75
ROCKET
grilled chicken / red onion / tomato
pine nut / roasted red pepper / arugula
lemon vinaigrette 12.95
seasonal fresh vegetables
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CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS.
PIZZA
homemade pizza sauce
MARGHERITA
BBQ CHICKEN
red onion
[white pizza]
tomato
/
basil
mozzarella
olive oil
/
16 inch pan 15.75
|
/
parmesan
sausage / bell pepper
mushroom / mozzarella
|
/
onion
16 inch pan 19.75
|
|
10 inch pan 11.95
|
10 inch pan 10.95
BUFFALO CHICKEN
pineapple
16 inch pan 17.75
10 inch pan 11.95
PEPPERONI
10 inch pan 12.95
HAWAIIAN
/
bbq sauce
GRILLED VEGGIE
16 inch pan 15.95
canadian bacon
|
/
portobello mushroom / onion / bell pepper
zucchini / roasted garlic
mozzarella / sun dried tomato
/
16 inch pan 18.95
16 inch pan 17.95
10 inch pan 9.75
ROUTE 66 COMBO
pepperoni
mozzarella
/
/
mozzarella
10 inch pan 12.75
[white pizza]
breaded chicken breast / buffalo sauce
ranch / bleu cheese
16 inch pan 18.95
|
10 inch pan 12.95
MAGIC MUSHROOM
[white pizza]
button & portobello mushroom
caramelized onion / mozzarella
parmesan / ricotta
16 inch pan 17.50
|
10 inch pan 11.50
JOHNNIE’S FAVORITE
pepperoni / mushroom / fresh jalapeño
cilantro / mozzarella
16 inch pan 18.50
|
10 inch pan 12.50
REGULAR PIZZA TOPPINGS
16 INCH PAN 2.00 EACH | 10 INCH PAN 1.50 EACH
Mushroom • Onion • Bell Pepper • Fresh Tomato • Zucchini
Garlic • Fresh Basil • Extra Cheese • Pineapple • Jalapeño • Olive
Cilantro • Broccoli • Scallion • Spinach
SPECIAL PIZZA TOPPINGS
16 INCH PAN 3.00 EACH | 10 INCH PAN 2.50 EACH
Pepperoni • Bacon • Chicken • Shrimp • Meatball • Salami
Roasted Pepper • Feta • Anchovy • Ground Beef Sausage • Canadian Bacon
Bleu Cheese • Sun Dried Tomato
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
FISH & CHIPS
herb tartar sauce / lemon
soup OR salad 12.95
BABY'S GOT BABY BACK RIBS
topped with bbq sauce
cole slaw / corn muffin
full rack 23.95
MAC ATTACK
mac & cheese / topped with chopped
bbq chicken / pickled jalapeño
soup OR salad 15.25
|
/
/
baked potato
soup OR salad
half rack 18.95
TELL IT TO SWEENEY
bbq 1/2 chicken / baked potato
cole slaw / soup OR salad 14.95
MRS. GRUNDY'S SPECIAL
top sirloin / gravy / seasonal veggies
baked potato / soup OR salad 21.95
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SOUTH OF THE BORDER
a-la-carte with salsa
TACO
grilled scallion
lime
/
cilantro
/
/
cabbage
/
corn tortilla
grilled vegetable
grilled beef, chicken
grilled shrimp
fried fish
2.00ea.
2.50ea.
4.00ea.
4.00ea.
}
Roasted
Pineapple +.25
TACOS AL PASTOR
grilled pork
roasted pineapple
/
/
onion
corn tortilla
/
/
lime
2.50ea.
BRAISED CHIPOTLE TACO
grilled scallion
/
avocado
cabbage
/
/
cilantro
/
onion
/
corn tortilla
beef, chicken, pork
2.50ea.
TOSTADA
crispy tortilla / refried beans
lettuce / tomato / queso fresco
/
/
avocado / onion
sour cream
/
cilantro
grilled vegetable
grilled OR braised beef, chicken, pork
grilled shrimp
3.00ea.
3.50ea.
5.00ea.
QUESADILLA
grilled scallion
/
cheese
/
sour cream
flour tortilla
/
grilled vegetable
grilled OR braised beef, chicken, pork
grilled shrimp
8.00ea.
9.50ea.
11.00ea.
BURRITO
potato / onion / cheese / red chile sauce
black beans / spanish rice
sour cream
/
/
flour tortilla
grilled vegetable
grilled OR braised beef, chicken, pork
grilled shrimp
8.00
9.50
11.00
FAJITA
onion / bell pepper
flour tortilla
/
cilantro
/
tomato
sour cream
/
/
guacamole
grilled vegetable
grilled beef, chicken, pork
grilled shrimp
9.00
10.50
12.00
TRES ENCHILADAS
red chile sauce
/
cheese
/
corn tortilla
/
sour cream
/
guacamole
cheese
grilled vegetable
grilled OR braised beef, chicken, pork
grilled shrimp
CHIMICHANGA
[fried burrito]
potato
/
/
cheese
sour cream
/
9.00
9.50
10.50
12.00
refried beans
/
spanish rice
grilled vegetable
grilled OR braised beef, chicken, pork
grilled shrimp
9.00
10.50
11.00
BARNEY'S BOTANA
two chicken taquitos / one beef enchilada
salsa / black beans / spanish rice
/
one pork taco
/
sour cream
12.95
GRILLED TACO PARTY PLATTER
[BUILDS 24 TACOS]
beef, pork & chicken | shrimp +10.00
cabbage / onion
scallion
/
/
cilantro / roasted jalapeño / roasted pineapple
lime / corn tortillas / four coronas 45.00
Refried Beans & Spanish Rice +2.50
Fresh Avocado OR Guacamole +1.75
6
Roasted Pineapple +.25
Fresh Jalapeño +.75
WE HAVE A $5 MINIMUM PER PERSON WHEN SEATED AT THE BAR OR AT A TABLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE.
BEVERAGES
MAKE ANY ESPRESSO DRINK A DOUBLE
+1.50
COMPLIMENTARY ICE WATER AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
SODA
COKE
DIET COKE
ORANGE SODA
2.75
BUNDABERG GINGER BEER
ICED TEA
LEMONADE
ROOT BEER
SPRITE
GINGER ALE
CLUB SODA
TONIC WATER
RED BULL
5.50
4.50
SUGAR FREE
2.50
4.50
MINERAL WATER
3.50
BLUEBERRY RED BULL
BOTTLED WATER
2.50
HOT CHOCOLATE (WHIPPED CREAM)
CRANBERRY JUICE
TOMATO JUICE
APPLE JUICE
HOT TEA
2.75
ICED COFFEE
2.75
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
ESPRESSO
3.75
100% ORANGE JUICE GLASS
2.50
3.50
VANILLA LATTE
4.75
1.75
2.00
CAPPUCCINO
4.75
2.50
1.95
REGULAR OR DECAF COFFEE
2.75
PINEAPPLE JUICE
4.50
4.00
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 SMORES
graham cracker
/
marshmallow
6.95
chocolate
/
SUNDAE BOAT 6.50
vanilla ice cream / chocolate sauce / caramel
sauce / whipped cream / maraschino cherry
BARNEY’S APPLE PIE
pie
/
melted cheddar
/
6.95
ice cream
WARM CHOCOLATE CAKE
/
OR MALTS 5.25
vanilla, strawberry or chocolate
HOTSY TOTSY MILKSHAKE 6.25
vanilla-marshmallow ice cream / chocolate swirl
graham cracker & toasted marshmallow / whipped cream
THE ICY MITT MILKSHAKE
6.25
vanilla ice cream / carmel swirl
cookie crumble / whipped cream
5.95
LOCO IN THE COCO MILKSHAKE
BANANA SPLIT
banana
MILKSHAKES
7.95
vanilla ice cream / chocolate sauce
maraschino cherry
6.25
vanila ice cream / coco lopez / fresh banana
graham cracker crumble / whipped cream
SIDE CHOICES
Tomatoes
Cottage Cheese
cost with meal OR a-la-carte
Spanish Rice
Salad
Mac & Cheese
inc.| 3.25
inc.| 4.75
+1.75 | 4.50
Mashed Potatoes
Hash Browns
Fresh Sautéed
Veggies
Seasoned Fries
Onion Rings
Strawberries
inc.| 4.25
Baked Potato
inc.| 2.00
Red Beans
Black Beans
Refried Beans
inc.| 2.75
+1.75 | 3.50
inc.| 4.95
Steak Fries
+1.75 | 4.25
+1.50 | 5.95
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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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