Barbon's Tavern

I'm not a big fan. I asked for two shots of Patron and dropped a $20 on the table and only got a dollar back, I just let it go and said keep the tip, lol. The one of the bar tenders kept telling my buddy that he wasn't familiar with some of the drinks of head. If you want a place to just chill with less crowds, this is the place. They have a pool table, TV to watch sports, music machines, etc...

How many neighborhood bars have you been to? How many of those places are welcoming if you've been there once, ten or a hundred times? With good, incredibly cheap food AND a pool table? And you can do your laundry next door! With a personable, caring owner who is there day in and day out? This is the epitome of a neighborhood bar. The jukebox is great as well! Don't let the appearance fool you, this is one of the greatest spots you will find in the Reading area.

We entered Barbons in hopes of getting a good meal. There were The typical bar restaurant items. The food took forever to be served. When it was served it was less than satisfactory, burnt, uncooked, fishy. They allow smoking in there. Didn't get much attention from the server. Definitely not considered a restaurant. The owner looked as though he was extremely slow and moving and very easily confused.

I had read several reviews for this location and I was looking forward to trying the lobster special for my self. There were six in my party and as we waited for everyone we had a drink at the bar. The place was really small with maybe 7-9 tables tops. At 5:00 when we got there all the tables were filled with mostly senior couples who even after eating and chatting awhile, did not seem to inclined to let someone else have a meal. Not sure how they would have even sat us. The waitress/bartenders were both very friendly though they kept asking if we were staying to eat. When our 6th showed up and we decided to go somewhere else, there were still the same people eating that were there at 5 so I don't know how they would have sat us. They were very disappointed that we left, though it appears that they have a loyal clientel that goes each week for the special. I will try it again when it's just myself and another. One thing that upset me was the single diet Coke I didn't even want was priced at $3.00. Glad I wasn't thirsty because I hear they charge the same for a glass of water. Think this was a little crazy.

Bartender was nice. I felt bad for her it can't be easy working for an owner who truly has some very serious issues..especially with females. It's a locals bar which is fine but if you're not a local don't waste your time at this place. You won't be missing anything. It's very small with low ceilings and the stale odor of cigarettes is pretty bad. Smoking is permitted. The food prices are very cheap but so is the food.