Barley Works – Huether Hotel - Waterloo, Ontario

So it has been 18 years since my wife and I went on one of our early dates here. We loved it! It was always one of those things that one of these days when we're back in the KW area we have to go back. Well it finally happened. ... The service was prompt and friendly. We were even chatting with the owner who happened to be on the patio when we arrived. He told us the story of how it's been in the family for generations and that they have their own brewery. I absolutely loved the Lion Red Ale! The food was delicious too. My wife had the salmon and I had the bacon wrapped meatloaf. The portions were great as well. After all the friendly chit chat he actually gave us a plaque of the Red Ale! I know we'll back soon! Its worth the drive from St. Thomas!!! Read more

I always have a great experience dining at the Huether. Food is huge portions and reasonably priced, always served with a nice smile and pleasant mood. I love the vibe I get , I really think the Huether is a Waterloo gem for sure!!!

Service was horrible, you would order drinks , the drinks wouldn’t come , you’d ask your server they’d reply with “ it’s sitting on the bar downstairs I’ll be right back “ 25 minutes later , still no drink , ask again “ oh yeah it’s still on the bar ... I’m busy “ we had a very large group , who wanted to order lots of food and drinks but unfortunately every time we tried to order the order was either wrong or didn’t come at all. People got charged for drinks that were made wrong and did not consume , server said “ I can still charge you because the drink was drinkable “ we asked to see the manager the manager said “ what do you expect me to do?” I use to absolutely love love love this place now I’m embarrassed I ever raved about it or recommended it to family and friends. Servers were rude and disrespectful. Food was also not the same as it once was, the chicken wings use to be absolutely amazing, massive and super saucy .. wings this time around super small dry and over priced. More disappointed in the attitude we received when we asked questions as to why it was taking 30-35 minutes to get a drink. This was a large going away party, no cutlery was set out or water on the tables ( we booked reservations for 30+ people) simple courtesy/good service I guess doesn’t exist there anymore. We were all also refused service when we tried to go to the bar to open and close a tab just for one drink since our server couldn’t handle our orders , the bartender replied with “ you have a server , I’m not taking your order we don’t really do that “ again this was an amazing spot 2 years ago , now … stay away ! Read more

Went for lunch at Barley Works and the weather was nice enough to sit outside. The hotel has an elevated patio with a view in Uptown Waterloo. Service was friendly and prompt. Overall, things could be a bit cleaner but it's what you get for the price and setting. Food ... is decent and goes well with the drinks. I recommend the Italian soda they have right now! The lavender and vanilla one was delicious and refreshing. Read more

They have everything a student needs! WiFi, outlets and good food. They have a large breakfast menu so I would come here for maybe brunch. The cranberry lemon muffin was served warm (get it with butter) and the we also got the roasted veggie sandwich. Staff was super nice and the place ... has a nice “vintage hotel” vibe going on. Would definitely come again. Read more