Chew on This: Barrel House restaurant coming to Marion

A small Iowa chain plans to open its fourth location in Marion soon.

Barrel House, which has two locations in Davenport and one in Dubuque, will offer an upscale twist to tavern food, including burgers and fries, signature sauces, sandwiches, wraps and tacos, starting this summer at 295 Tower Terrace Rd., along a stretch between Alburnett Road and 10th Street. It anticipates a summer opening.

The restaurant, first established in 2011, also offers a different variety of Iowa-brewed beers on tap and specialty cocktails.

“I’m thrilled to bring our warm, fun and inviting ‘taking care of people’ concept to Marion,” said founder Jimmy Holt in a news release. “We look forward to getting to know our patrons and providing them with excellent food, including our award-winning gourmet burgers.”

Barrel House will open in a 4,267-square-foot location on the east end of an existing retail office building, according to a news release from GLD Commercial Real Estate.

“Barrel House will be a wonderful addition to Marion and brings a much needed amenity to this growing area,” said Adam Gibbs, broker associate, give there are 3,000 households within a one-mile radius and several schools within walking distance.

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