Sweet Tea and Barley

Name: Sweet Tea and Barley
Address: 310 S. England St, Williamsburg, VA, United States, 23185
Telephone: (757) 220-7688
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (212)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

310 S. England St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
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

Sweet Tea & Barley Labor Day Patio Celebration
$0.00 - $45.00 per person
Prepaid
Aug 30, 2025 only
Labor Day Patio Celebration 5pm– 9pm Saturday August 30th, 2025 Adult|$45 | Children 3-10 | $20 Plus Tax and Gratuity *Prepaid Reservation Required* Join Us for A Labor Day Celebration on The Patio at Sweet Tea & Barley Featuring Live Music and Summer Games Non-Alcoholic Beverages Included Mixed Fruit Potato Salad Macaroni Salad Deviled Eggs Grilled Herb Marinated Beef Tenders Chimichurri Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Grilled Hotdogs & Hamburgers Buns, Ketchup, Mustard, Onions, Cheddar Cheese American Cheese, Relish, Sport Peppers, Tomatoes Lettuce, Pickles, Roasted Garlic Aioli Grilled & Smoked BBQ Chicken Thighs & Drums Garlic Honey Shrimp Baked Mac & Cheese Honey Cornbread Sauteed Broccolini Assorted Desserts

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Fried Shrimp$14.00
Cocktail Sauce | Mobjack Remoulade
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$14.00
Lemon Buttermilk Ranch | Hot Honey | Crispy VA Ham | Nashville Dust | Dried Raspberries
Hand Cut & Breaded Pickles$10.00
House Fried Pickles | Alabama White Sauce
Beer Battered Onion Rings$10.00
Chipotle Ranch
Smoked Wings$10.00
4 Wings | Celery | Blue Cheese | Choice of Hot Sauce | Alabama White | House BBQ | Nashville Hot

For the Table

Smoked Brisket Nachos$10.00
BBQ Beef Brisket | Pico de Gallo | Avocado Crema | Pickled Jalapenos | House Cheese Sauce | House BBQ Sauce | Warm Tortilla Chips
ST&B Biscuits$12.00
House Made Buttermilk Biscuits | Sorghum Butter | House Jam
Spring Pea & Butter Bean Hummus$14.00
Carrots | Cucumbers | Paprika | Everything Seasoning | Ramp Fronds | Benne Seed Crackers
Pimento Cheese$10.00
House Pimento Cheese | Bacon Jam | Green Onion | House Crackers

Lighter than Heavy

Kale and White Bean Soup$7.00
Braised Kale | Roasted Root Vegetables | Oyster Mushrooms | Coconut Milk | Hot Chili Oil | Crispy Greens
Chesapeake Crab Soup$10.00
Citrus Crab Garnish | Lemon Herb Breadcrumbs
Southern Caesar$13.00
Chopped Romaine | Parmesan Cheese | Biscuit Croutons | Parmesan Roasted Garlic Dressing
Garden Greens Salad$13.00
Baby Spinach | Arugula | Arcadian Greens | Strawberries | Blueberries | Pickled Green Tomatoes | Apple Wood Smoked Blue Cheese | Toasted Sunflower Seeds | Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

Between the Buns

The Original$20.00
7oz Angus Beef Short Rib Brisket Blend | Cheddar | Bacon | Lettuce | Tomato | House Pickles | Onion | Roasted Garlic Aioli | Brioche Bun | Substitute an Impossible Burger Patty or Black Bean
The Fried Yard Bird$20.00
Fried Chicken Thigh | House Pickles | Sorghum Butter | Honey Drizzle | House Made Buttermilk Biscuit | Plain | Hot | Nashville Hot
ST&B Smokehouse Burger$21.00
7oz Angus Beef Short Rib Brisket Blend | Brisket | Pepper Jack Cheese | Fried Onion Rings | Pickled Jalapeno | Peach Jalapeno Aioli | House BBQ | Brioche Bun
The Dixie Stacker$17.00
North Carolina Pulled Pork BBQ | Creamy Slaw | Brioche Bun | Choice of Tangy N.C. or House BBQ Sauce

Supper

Smoked Natural Chicken Breast$32.00
Corn & Smoked Gouda Puree | Spring Peas | Asparagus | Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes | Citrus Chicken Jus
The Flat Iron Plate$36.00
Ramp & Cauliflower Puree | Herb Roasted Baby Potatoes | Petite Carrots | Baby Zucchini | Trumpet Mushrooms | Chimichurri
Southern Veggie Bowl$26.00
Spring Vegetable Barley | Pea & Butter Bean Hummus | Fried Hen of the Woods Mushrooms | Pickled Green Tomato and Cucumber Salad | Watermelon Radish | Everything Seasoning | Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
Shrimp and Grits$29.00
Sauteed Shrimp | Anson Mills Cheddar Grits | Green Onions | Creamy Bacon Seafood Ragout
Fried Catfish$30.00
Cornmeal Crusted Catfish | Hoppin' John | Collard Greens | Hot Honey

Fixins

Collard Greens$5.00
Anson Mills Cheddar Grits$5.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$5.00
Country Mac and Cheese$6.00
Premium Fixin

Handcrafted from the Bar

Mango Mojito$13.00
Appleton Estate Dark & Cruzan White Rums | Fresh Lime| Muddled Mint & Mango| Simple Syrup
Strawberry & Basil Mule$13.00
Tito's Vodka| Muddled Strawberries| Basil Syrup| Fresh Lime| Ginger Beer
Forbidden Sour$16.00
Copper Fox '1939' XO Whisky| Passion Fruit| Fresh Sours
Good Old Fashioned$17.00
'1939' Williamsburg Lodge Rye by Copper Fox| Brown Sugar| Bitters| Luxardo Cherry
Bourbon Daisy$16.00
Maker's Mark| Cherry Syrup| Citrus
Blueberry Lemongrass Margarita$14.00
Espolon Tequila| Blueberry Lemongrass Syrup| Fresh Citrus

What 212 people are saying

Sweet Tea and Barley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Williamsburg
Good for groups
Williamsburg
Healthy
Williamsburg
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sweet Tea and Barley, nestled inside the Williamsburg Lodge, charms with its "welcoming Southern atmosphere" and "attentive service." The menu boasts "delicious" staples like crab soup, shrimp and grits, and fried catfish. Despite occasional noise, the "cozy and stylish" ambiance makes it ideal for special occasions or casual dining.

212 Reviews

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Corey
Guam1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The menu offers a variety of delicious options, including steak and chicken breast! However, it can be somewhat confusing to read and understand what each dish is.
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Diane
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Chris was so nice and made sure our dining experience was perfect.
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Alice
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was surprised how nice it was- and not crowded! Will definitely revisit!
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Matthew
Atlanta6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, some of the best on our 10 day trip but it’s expensive so be prepared.
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Eric
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Pros: Bryen was a very good server and salvaged what was headed to being a disappointment. Food was delicious and sweet tea was incredible. Cons: After our reservation was dismissed by an employee we were sat at a table in the lounge/bar area. 20 minutes later we had to grab an employee who acknowledged us and then sat us where we originally wanted to sit. The lounge/bar area became busy so most servers spent their time serving those guests and we were left unserved for longer than we’d prefer. The food was indeed delicious but in our assessment a bit overpriced.
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Victoria
Atlanta6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is lovely, the food is delicious and remarkably affordable for the location. Despite being located in the Williamsburg Lodge Resort it is also surprisingly casual and the kids loved it.
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Jay
Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was excellent. But it was expensive. But we/they didn’t cut any corners.
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Peggy
Virginia3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
First impression, the host was not welcoming at all when we first walked up. She sat us at a small table that with a sticky table top. Again, no real welcome or customer service present with her. Definitely not a southern hospitality feel. However, the server, Edmond, was very welcoming, gave us lots of great recommendations and was very thorough even going to the kitchen when we asked what the special butter for the biscuits was. He wanted to make sure he gave us the right name. He had great customer service. But overall, the ambience, and I guess the first impression, sticky tables etc was disappointing. Will not return.
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Carol
Charlotte2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Their Mason Dixon dessert was delicious! Excellent crab soup.
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Kathleen
Virginia1 review
3.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food wasn’t hot, hamburger & hot dog buns were hard. The desserts were good.
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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 4.3 stars by 212 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

310 S. England St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Francis Street
Neighborhood
Colonial Williamsburg
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
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

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Sweet Tea & Barley Labor Day Patio Celebration

Bar Snacks

Fried Shrimp$14.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Hand Cut & Breaded Pickles$10.00

Beer Battered Onion Rings$10.00

Smoked Wings$10.00

For the Table

Smoked Brisket Nachos$10.00

ST&B Biscuits$12.00

Spring Pea & Butter Bean Hummus$14.00

Pimento Cheese$10.00

Lighter than Heavy

Kale and White Bean Soup$7.00

Chesapeake Crab Soup$10.00

Southern Caesar$13.00

Garden Greens Salad$13.00

Between the Buns

The Original$20.00

The Fried Yard Bird$20.00

ST&B Smokehouse Burger$21.00

The Dixie Stacker$17.00

Supper

Smoked Natural Chicken Breast$32.00

The Flat Iron Plate$36.00

Southern Veggie Bowl$26.00

Shrimp and Grits$29.00

Fried Catfish$30.00

Fixins

Collard Greens$5.00

Anson Mills Cheddar Grits$5.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$5.00

Country Mac and Cheese$6.00

Handcrafted from the Bar

Mango Mojito$13.00

Strawberry & Basil Mule$13.00

Forbidden Sour$16.00

Good Old Fashioned$17.00

Bourbon Daisy$16.00

Blueberry Lemongrass Margarita$14.00

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