Amazing Menu

Exceptional Ingredients, Perfected.

Just like American culture, American cuisine is diverse...The Half Barrel Bar and Restaurant captures the best of American cuisine in our burgers, salads, pasta and juicy cuts of steak. If you just want a quick bite while enjoying a few drinks at our full bar, we have a great selection of starters such as calamari, bourbon wings and pork nachos. Check out our full menu for a full look at our delicious appetizers and entrees for lunch and dinner. We invite you to make your reservation or simply walk-in for a unique and casual fine dining experience in, Rochester, MN

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Great Food at a Great Price.

Gourmet Entrees for Every Taste

Looking for a delicious lunch or dinner and a little fun in between? Then The Half Barrel is your place. Conveniently located in downtown Rochester, MN, our American cuisine restaurant does appetizers and entrees like American food should be – absolutely delicious and affordable. Make your reservation today, or walk-in anytime for available seating.

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Whiskey FLIGHTS

Over 400 Whiskey Selections Available.

Are other Rochester, MN, bars leaving you underwhelmed? At The Half Barrel, we have a full bar, with attentive bartenders ready to pour your favorite beer or concoct your favorite cocktail. And if you love the smooth, savory taste of a good whiskey, we have over 400 selections from around the world for you to choose from. Can’t decide which one to have? Try a few by choosing from over 30 unique whiskey flights, we’re the only place in Rochester, Minnesota where you can get one. Join us for happy hour every weekday from 2-6 pm for exclusive drink specials.

We were passing through and decided to stop for lunch. It was so good we stopped on the way back through for dinner!!!! The only thing better than the food and drinks is the owner! He provides the personal touch that we look for. It couldn't have been any better. Thanks to the staff for a great day.

- Jeff Rahn

Professional service, reasonable to higher drink prices, and a well executed decor/atmosphere. We had guests in town and took them here for dinner; the commentary on the restaurant was nothing but positive from everyone involved.

- Seth Cordry

There's nothing less than five stars here!
We had the bruschetta, chicken gyro, grilled chicken sandwich with the aranchini and whiskey green salad. Excellent customer service and delicious drinks! Yum!!

- Chelsea McCay

The best place to eat within walking distance of the clinic, in my opinion. The burgers are awesome and the sliders are too, service is professional and intelligent...I don't think there is anything not to like about this place.

- MatThew Smith

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The Half Barrel Bar & Kitchen, is your destination in downtown Rochester, MN for casual and fine dining. Serving lunch, dinner, and a long list of specialty cocktails, there is something for everyone here. Offering over 300 types of whiskey and various whiskey flights, the first restaurant to do so in the area. Pair your drink with one of our amazing steaks and create a night out that you won’t soon forget. Whether you are sharing lunch with co-workers or celebrating with friends and loved ones at dinner, The Half Barrel can help make your next dining experience a memorable one. Stop in today!

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Amazing Menu

Exceptional Ingredients, Perfected.

Great Food at a Great Price.

Gourmet Entrees for Every Taste

Whiskey FLIGHTS

Over 400 Whiskey Selections Available.

We were passing through and decided to stop for lunch. It was so good we stopped on the way back through for dinner!!!! The only thing better than the food and drinks is the owner! He provides the personal touch that we look for. It couldn't have been any better. Thanks to the staff for a great day.

- Jeff Rahn

Professional service, reasonable to higher drink prices, and a well executed decor/atmosphere. We had guests in town and took them here for dinner; the commentary on the restaurant was nothing but positive from everyone involved.

- Seth Cordry

There's nothing less than five stars here!
We had the bruschetta, chicken gyro, grilled chicken sandwich with the aranchini and whiskey green salad. Excellent customer service and delicious drinks! Yum!!

- Chelsea McCay

The best place to eat within walking distance of the clinic, in my opinion. The burgers are awesome and the sliders are too, service is professional and intelligent...I don't think there is anything not to like about this place.

- MatThew Smith

About us

Drink Specials Every Weekday!

Contact Us

The Barrel is Back!

Amazing Menu

Exceptional Ingredients, Perfected.

Great Food at a Great Price.

Gourmet Entrees for Every Taste

Whiskey FLIGHTS

Over 400 Whiskey Selections Available.

- Jeff Rahn

Professional service, reasonable to higher drink prices, and a well executed decor/atmosphere. We had guests in town and took them here for dinner; the commentary on the restaurant was nothing but positive from everyone involved.

- Seth Cordry

There's nothing less than five stars here! We had the bruschetta, chicken gyro, grilled chicken sandwich with the aranchini and whiskey green salad. Excellent customer service and delicious drinks! Yum!!

- Chelsea McCay

The best place to eat within walking distance of the clinic, in my opinion. The burgers are awesome and the sliders are too, service is professional and intelligent...I don't think there is anything not to like about this place.

- MatThew Smith

About us

Contact Us

There's nothing less than five stars here!
We had the bruschetta, chicken gyro, grilled chicken sandwich with the aranchini and whiskey green salad. Excellent customer service and delicious drinks! Yum!!