Where Is Barney's Beanery?

Barney's Beanery is a chain of gastropubs in the Greater Los Angeles Area. John "Barney" Anthony founded it in 1920 in Berkeley, California, and in 1927 he moved it to U.S. Route 66, now Santa Monica Boulevard, (State Route 2) in West Hollywood.

Why is it called Barneys Beanery?

Barney's was established by John “Barney” Anthony, who served in World War I, dishing up his unique chili burgers and onion soup to his fellow Navy men. When he returned to his Northern California home he opened up his first restaurant under the name Barney's Beanery in 1920, doing everything himself.

When did Barney's Beanery open?

Follow Us: This West Hollywood institution has been favored by rock stars, freshly minted college grads and neighborhood types for decades. The greasy spoon opened in 1920 and has topped 700 items on their sprawling menu, with omelets, burgers and chili particularly popular.

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