FAQs

Can I use a gift card to pay for the reservation deposit on Tock?

No, you cannot. Unfortunately Tock is not set up to accept Barley Swine gift cards to hold a reservation. In the event that your final bill can be covered by the gift card we will process a refund for the deposit at that time.

For ticketed events such as Valentine’s Week, New Year’s Eve Week & Formula 1 weekend we are unable to refund tickets to pay with a gift card. You are welcome to use your gift card to pay any additional balance for supplemental courses & drinks.

What dietary restrictions can you accommodate on the Chef’s Tasting menu?

Our Chefs are more than happy to accommodate nearly every allergy or restriction. As our menu is more limited at this time, we are requiring a day’s notice & chef approval for all allergies.

Currently, we are unable to accommodate severe restrictions (such as vegan & paleo diets) as well as limitations on most peppers, alliums, and sunflower seed oil.

Celiac, vegetarian*, dairy-free, nut, and shellfish, as well as many others will be happily accommodated. Be sure to alert us of any allergies or restrictions when you make a reservation and be sure to speak with a member of our host team upon your arrival.

*Our vegetarian menu features eggs, please note if eggs are not within your restriction when requesting a vegetarian menu.

What is the gratuity policy at Barley Swine?

We are currently including a 20% gratuity on all dine-in checks for parties of any size. We are confident our staff is providing excellent service to all guests. If you feel this is not enough you are welcome to leave more. If you feel this is too generous please ask to speak with a manager to alter the gratuity percentage.

Does my reservation apply for the happy hour deal?

Currently, our happy hour deal applies to our 4:30, 4:45, and 5:00 reservations on Sundays only; our Summer Tasting Special Ended 9/30. Reservations booked for these times will automatically receive $30 off the tasting, we just ask that you arrive on time. We do accept walk-ins for these times, but the only way to guarantee the deal is to book a reservation.

Does the entire table have to enjoy the Tasting Menu when booking?

Yes. We require full table participation for our Chef’s Tasting menu.

Is there a dress code at Barley Swine?

There is no dress code. We're very Austin casual; jeans are fine, shorts are fine, whatever you're comfortable in! We politely request you do not wear glitter clothing, specifically the type that sheds its glitter. Additionally, please refrain from wearing overwhelming perfumes or cologne that may compromise the culinary experience of surrounding guests.

May we bring our infant or toddler?

While we certainly allow children to join for dinner, we request that you include them in your guest count when booking reservations. The total deposit will still be applied towards your meal. Additionally, please note in your follow-up questionnaire whether you will need a highchair, or if you will be bringing a stroller or car seat. These policies allow us to assure we have space to safely accommodate your whole family. Should you book without this information, we reserve the right to adjust your seating to a more suitable area of the restaurant. We do ask that your children are able to comfortably sit through the 2 hour dining experience, due to the petite nature of our restaurant, and keeping the comfortability of all guests in mind.

Do you have a kid’s menu?

While you are welcome to bring children, we only offer our prix fixe Chef’s Tasting Menu at this time. We strongly recommend feeding children prior to arrival if they will not be enjoying the tasting menu, as the dining experience typically exceeds 2 hours.

How long does it take to dine at Barley Swine?

Plan on spending around 2 hours with us. Allergies & dietary restrictions, as well as party size may cause service to last longer.

If you need to dine faster than this please alert your server when you are seated and we will do our best.

Where do I park at Barley Swine?

We currently offer complimentary valet parking Thursday-Sunday. Guests are welcome to park on the north side of our parking lot. Please do not park directly in front of PAZ Vet as they use those spots for emergency visits. Guests are also welcome to park in the parking lot on Burnet Lane behind the restaurant. If you are having trouble finding parking, please do not hesitate to give us a call and our host team will provide further instructions.

** If waiting for an Uber **

We understand that Ubers may take a while getting to the restaurants on the weekends. We ask that you please consider the guests behind you and to wait for your uber either in our lounge area, (space permitting) or on our covered patio.

Can we split the tasting menu between two diners?

No. Some of the courses are only a single bite; we do not allow guests to share or split a tasting menu.

Do you have a corkage fee?

At Barley Swine, we serve liquor and due to Texas state laws, we are unable to allow outside alcohol.

Do you allow dogs on your patio?

No, we do not allow dogs on our patio.

I don’t think my deposit was applied to my bill - what do I do?

Our system automatically applies your deposit towards your bill. If you have your itemized receipt, look at the bottom; the deposit would come off in the line directly above the total.

Please email us at info@barleyswine.com if you need additional assistance with this matter.

Have a question that isn’t answered here?

Email us at info@barleyswine.com and we’d be happy to help.