Barley Swine

Austin


Small plates. Tantalizing flavors. Locally sourced. Changing menus. Snout-to-tail culinary creations. And craft cocktails. All served in a rustically chic setting. Yep, hardcore farm-to-table joints are trending these days, but Barley Swine has a sense of fun often missing from similar establishments. Why yes, I will have the Rotating Obligatory Tiki – only $6 during the Swine Time happy hour (4pm to 7pm Monday to Friday).

Selections vary daily. A recent menu featured lamb sausage, pig-skin noodles with hot sauce, and shiitake pasta.


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