The bar section of Barley's (most of the place is a restaurant) always seems to be hopping, but I wouldn't exactly call it a place to go if you are looking for fun. Most of the people just seem like they are waiting it out until they can get seated to eat. The homebrew is good though, and they change it up a lot. I wish the happy hour prices were better. If you ever get a chance to go to an private event in the basement, make sure and go..it is one of the stranger (and creepier) downtown venues.