Barney's Beanery facts for kids
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| Industry | Food |
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| Founded | 1920 in Berkeley, California |
| Founder | John "Barney" Anthony |
| Headquarters | , |
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Barney's Beanery is a well-known chain of gastropubs located in the Greater Los Angeles Area. It was started by John "Barney" Anthony in 1920 in Berkeley, California. In 1927, the original restaurant moved to U.S. Route 66, which is now Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood, California. As of 2011, Barney's Beanery had several locations, including Burbank, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Westwood, and Redondo Beach at the Redondo Beach pier. The original location is still in West Hollywood.
Who Visited Barney's Beanery?
Barney's Beanery became very popular because of its location and the owner's friendly approach. John "Barney" Anthony would sometimes offer credit or even free food. This made the restaurant a favorite spot for many different people, including artists, writers, and famous celebrities.
- Early Hollywood Stars
Many famous actors from early Hollywood often visited Barney's. These included stars like Clara Bow, Clark Gable, Errol Flynn, Judy Garland, and Rita Hayworth. They were all regular customers during their time.
- Musicians and Artists
By the 1960s, the nearby Sunset Strip became a major center for music. Because of this, musicians like Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin often visited Barney's. Poet Charles Bukowski also spent time there. Artists such as Ed Kienholz and others connected to the Ferus Gallery, which was close by, were also regulars.
- Filmmakers and More
It is said that famous director Quentin Tarantino wrote much of his movie Pulp Fiction while sitting in his favorite booth at the original Barney's Beanery in West Hollywood. Also, Jon Taffer, who is known for his work in the bar industry, began his career as a bartender at Barney's while playing drums in a band.
Barney's in the News!
Barney's Beanery gained attention in early 2011 for a fun event. One of their busboys, Ricardo Reyes, appeared on the TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live!. On the show, he played Pop-A-Shot, a mini-basketball game, and surprisingly defeated several famous basketball players. These included LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Charles Barkley, Lamar Odom, Glen Davis, and Blake Griffin.
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