J.s. Barnett's Whiskey House - Waco

Shown for the first Annual Beard Contest. This was our first time at Barnett, although we didn't get in, we had a great time! The staff that served outdoor drinks was very good, the energy from the place was great. We would be happy to go back, even if there is no event. First experience was great!!

4 stars for brunch, 1.5 to 2 stars for Saint Patrick's Day. All 3 bartenders inside ignored people for a whole 20 minutes when I arrived (Tip: do not open a tab Cuz you can never see your card again. Order food and drinks outside and come back to the Irrgarten) When I called to the service, all three bartenders looked at me, rolled their eyes and continued to work and did not take a drink order. The bartender, who finally picked up my order after a 35-minute waiting period, tried to make eye contact and lift my hand, did not know how to make an Irish car bomb in an Irish pub at St. Patrick's Day. He didn't give us a full shot, more like 1/3 of a shot, and we had to pour a plastic cup into another. Later in the night I saw real Irish car bombs empty on tables with the glass bowls in a glass of pint glass. Very disappointed that I had to tell him how to make the drink, and then I had to remind him that it was a shot of whiskey and Baileys when he just gave us 1/3 of a shot of Baileys. **** attitudes of bar staff. For some reason, guys could get light drinks where women were totally ignored. Normally it's reversed, so don't know what it was about. No staff was with tables, so I made our table full of food and drinks cups of a few rounds of people who sat their previous and also saw that others had their own tables through lack of service. Signed invoices were everywhere. Not sure how their books balance with lost revenue at the end of the night. Have in the night some free shots of the males that were the ones that primarily take care of. Maybe it's a sexist thing that men are bread earners so they have the money and so serve them. I'm not from Texas, so I don't know the cultural standards yet. I was one of three graduated trained women who kick ass and take names as boss Babes in our daily life, so... this business and this bartender missed a lot of money by not serving women alike. I'm really good when I take care of and order several drinks. I ordered one that was not properly made and drank water the rest of the night less the free shots of male cartridges

Fantastic drinks! Great atmosphere! If you're looking for a good Friday night, come to J.S. Barnett's Whiskey House. We came to see Ghosts of Hill County and everything about this experience was amazing. Dez has furnished us with great beer and tacos. Don't miss the pineapple! Unbelievable mouthwater... when you came to Silos, come to Barnett. Dez is in photos if you need to call a boss B.

Ignore any reviews with less than 5 stars. This is a regular date night spot for my husband and I we even bring our kids sometimes (although by most standards, it's not family friendly). The whiskey menu is extensive and we love the food! Everything we have tried, we've really liked.

Stopped by for a drink. Good old fashioned cocktail. Nice ambiance traditional Irish pub. Service was mediocre we came in right before closing and the bartenders weren’t too friendly.