Industrial-chic spot for upscale bar fare with craft beers & house cocktails, plus outdoor seating.
Historic Brewing Barrel House sits right on Railroad Ave in downtown Williams, an easy stop for anyone passing through on the way to the South Rim. It's the Williams taproom for Flagstaff-based Historic Brewing Company, done up in an industrial-chic space with a big corner bar, rustic wood touches, and a patio for outdoor seating when the weather cooperates. With a 4.2 rating from over 1,600 reviews, it's one of the more consistently well-liked stops in town.
The move here is a beer flight — reviewers point to the Piehole Porter, Every Night Special Black Lager, and Lumberjack Morning Snack as standouts, alongside lighter options like Sol Dorado. On the food side, wood-fired pizza gets consistent praise, along with lasagna and pub-style bar fare. Order at the bar rather than waiting for table service, and note that water and condiments are self-serve.
It's a solid lunch or happy-hour stop if you're routing through Williams before or after the Grand Canyon Railway, or just breaking up the drive north from Flagstaff.
1,652 reviews
3 weeks ago
Awesome pizza, beer, and service. Got the Hog pizza and a few local IPA beers. We sat on the patio. It was really relaxing. This brewery is connected to an Italian restaurant. Not sure if it's the same owner. Regardless, has a nice ambiance and atmosphere. I like it here and would come back.
6 months ago
Stopped in for a snort after an early dinner at the Pine Country restaurant across the street. We didn't eat here so no food rating. Cool nice sized bar on the corner with plenty of tables and seating in a rustic, woodsy decor complete with an very nice bull elk shoulder mount. Ashley greeted us served up some great drinks, with a beautiful smile. I opted for a flight of 6, 5oz beers, and my wife had the Sonoran Margarita. It was delicious with a little spicy kick. My favorite beers that I tried were the Piehole Porter, the Every Night Special Black Lager, and the Lumberjack Morning Snack. In fact, I got a 32oz can of the Lumberjack to go, and here at home, 2 days later I am enjoying just as much as I did at the bar. Although I didn't get any, they sure have a variety of hats, shirts, and hoodies...to name a few. If you're in Williams and care for a good craft beer, you should stopped in for at least a flight. During happy hour, it's reasonable at $14. ENJOY!
4 months ago
Stopped to have lunch on the way to the Grand Canyon! Food was delish, love wood fired pizza. There are a few games, gift shop, bathrooms. My brother bought a beer to enjoy watching the sunset.
2 months ago
The experience here was disappointing from start to finish. The confusion started as soon as we walked in. The sign at the entrance is very misleading. At the top, it says "Order at the Bar." In the middle, there's a QR code for the menu, and at the bottom it says, "Be Seated and Order When You're Ready." Since the line was already very long, several of us scanned the QR code, found a table, and assumed we could order from our phones. It didn't take long to realize the QR code was only for the menu, so we had to get back in line. The line moved extremely slowly because there was only one cashier taking food orders while also making drinks. Meanwhile, another employee behind the bar appeared to be rearranging kegs instead of helping customers. When I finally reached the counter, I ordered three kids' meals: one pepperoni pizza and two chicken strip meals. We waited 45 minutes for our food, only to discover one of the chicken strip meals was missing. After waiting another five minutes (thinking the waitress went back to get it). I went to the kitchen to ask about it. The waitress simply said they were making it fresh. There was no apology, no explanation for the mistake, and no effort to make the situation right. As a result, my son had to sit and watch everyone else eat while he waited another 20 minutes for his meal. The food itself was underwhelming. The pizza had far too much cheese, barely any sauce, and looked like it had been thrown together. The chicken strips tasted like frozen, pre-packaged strips that had simply been heated up. The only highlight of the meal was the fries, they were excellent and had amazing seasoning. Overall, the confusing ordering process, extremely slow service, lack of communication, and mediocre food made this one of the worst dining experiences we've had. Unfortunately, I wouldn't return or recommend this restaurant.
9 months ago
The food here is really good. We had the lasagna, cheese pizza, and buttered noodles - all delicious. To order, just head to the bar and they'll take care of you. Water is self-serve at the tap, and if you want parmesan cheese or ketchup, you'll need to grab it yourself. They have a great selection of beers, too.