The Hart of Barnby Dun
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About The Hart of Barnby Dun
Families with young children can make a full evening of it at The Hart of Barnby Dun, a bar and pub on Top Rd in Doncaster, where children are welcome until 9pm and babies can eat from the menu. Orders are taken and brought out to the table by waiting staff rather than fetched from the bar. At the back, a patio gives space for outdoor dining, with part of it covered. Tables can be reserved by messaging ahead, which is worth doing, since walk-ins may find none free. A step-free entrance means visitors with mobility needs can get in without help, and dogs are welcome alongside their owners. The doors open Tuesday through Sunday, with Mondays closed.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention half-covered back patio, accommodating with babies, halloumi flatbread and need to reserve a table.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention half-covered back patio, accommodating with babies, halloumi flatbread and need to reserve a table.
Customer Review Summary
Food draws the most praise, with the halloumi flatbread singled out as excellent and several describing meals as lovely, exceptional and reasonably priced with minimal waits. Close behind is the staff, whom reviewers repeatedly call friendly and welcoming: one server is credited with cleaning down a table, overhearing a remark about cards and producing a pack, and helping out when a guest's dress broke, while a bartender gets a nod for being helpful. A waitress is described checking salt content with the chef so a baby could eat from the menu and shrugging off the mess. Others mention the half covered patio out back, the interior, and how spotless the place is. One dissenting account is more critical, describing food taken to the wrong table, redistributed, then the wrong order arriving, and staff who did not accept fault, plus a sense that a crying child was unwelcome. After failing to get a table once, one party messaged ahead to reserve.
Customer Review Summary
Food draws the most praise, with the halloumi flatbread singled out as excellent and several describing meals as lovely, exceptional and reasonably priced with minimal waits. Close behind is the staff, whom reviewers repeatedly call friendly and welcoming: one server is credited with cleaning down a table, overhearing a remark about cards and producing a pack, and helping out when a guest's dress broke, while a bartender gets a nod for being helpful. A waitress is described checking salt content with the chef so a baby could eat from the menu and shrugging off the mess. Others mention the half covered patio out back, the interior, and how spotless the place is. One dissenting account is more critical, describing food taken to the wrong table, redistributed, then the wrong order arriving, and staff who did not accept fault, plus a sense that a crying child was unwelcome. After failing to get a table once, one party messaged ahead to reserve.
Featured reviews
- Melanie Howarth
“Upon entering we were served by Isabel with a lovely warm smile, she found us a table, cleaned it, she overheard me say to my friend "should have brought a pack of cards", the next thing she delivered some to our table. Such a pleasant young lady and she definitely deserves a mention. Good vibes in this place 👍👍”
- Taryn Russell
“Had a lovely meal, reasonable price and friendly service!”
- Lucy Ramshaw
“We have visited once before on recommendation but we couldn’t get a table so had to go else where. Decided to try again to celebrate my birthday but this time we messaged them and asked to reserve a table as we didn’t want a repeat of the …”
- HOOLIGAN
“What a stellar spot this place is, amazing staff, epic interior, awesome half covered patio out back, excellent food and is this place spotless clean or what! Had the pleasure of meeting a few of the owners and can't wait to return. Thanks!”
- Lucy Jak
“The food was AMAZING! Will definitely be back to try more (the halloumi flatbread was excellent). Lovely customer service, chatty and gave us a little background info on the owner and the pub. Great place for family, dates and mates”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Has dancing
- Serves food
- Offerings· 4
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
Location
How The Hart of Barnby Dun compares to nearby bars
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The Hart of Barnby Dun This shop | Hare & Hounds Pub & Old Butchers Cafe | The Red Lion | The Mallard, Cusworth, Doncaster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8(50) | 4.7(94) | 4.4(84) | 4.5(186) | |
| Price | £10–20 | £10–20 | £10–20 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 3.5 mi | 4.5 mi | 5 mi |
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