Quick info
About The Barrels
The Barrels is a pub in Hereford, on St Owen's St, and it opens daily. The bar pours Wye Valley ales, and a pool table gives customers a game to play alongside their drinks. Live music runs on some nights, covering everything from heavy rock to classic folk, so the evening lineup changes with the act. Dogs are welcome, which makes it an option for people walking a pet who still want to stop for a pint.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale, live music, pool table and outside courtyard.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ale, live music, pool table and outside courtyard.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to The Barrels mainly for the real ale, singling out well-kept Wye Valley beer as a perfect pint at a cheap, reasonable price. Close behind is the atmosphere and the friendly staff, described as welcoming and knowledgeable about their ales and about other pubs nearby. Several mention chatting with locals and dog lovers outside, and the outside courtyard gets praise for its covered and heated seating. Live music ranging from heavy rock to classic folk, a good pool table and a great jukebox also come up. A long-time regular calls it the pub by which all others must be judged. The caveats are consistent but modest. One reviewer was disappointed by the toilets, another says the inside could do with a touchup and new furnishings, and one notes it can get extremely busy. One reviewer describes a manager coming out to give their group a free game of pool on the house.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to The Barrels mainly for the real ale, singling out well-kept Wye Valley beer as a perfect pint at a cheap, reasonable price. Close behind is the atmosphere and the friendly staff, described as welcoming and knowledgeable about their ales and about other pubs nearby. Several mention chatting with locals and dog lovers outside, and the outside courtyard gets praise for its covered and heated seating. Live music ranging from heavy rock to classic folk, a good pool table and a great jukebox also come up. A long-time regular calls it the pub by which all others must be judged. The caveats are consistent but modest. One reviewer was disappointed by the toilets, another says the inside could do with a touchup and new furnishings, and one notes it can get extremely busy. One reviewer describes a manager coming out to give their group a free game of pool on the house.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Always different, always the same. Been coming to The Barrels for 35 years or so; I no longer live in Hereford, but I visit whenever I am in town. The pub by which all others must be judged.”
- Google user
“I saw this place on Google and thought I would give it a go - I'm glad I did! Well-kept beer, friendly staff and a great jukebox! I was exploring so I didn't eat but even so - give this great little boozer a go...”
- Google user
“Love the outside courtyard, lots of decent places to sit, some covered and heated... Service decent... Inside could do with a touchup, money spent on new furnishings. However overall good service”
- Google user
“Great beer, great atmosphere, shame about the toilets. Don’t think it was the staff tho. Could be wrong. Best pub in Hereford, cheap ale and super friendly staff. Huge respect to Wye Valley and everyone involved!”
- Google user
“Great real ales at a reasonable price, however can get extremely busy.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Easygoing pub serving the local Wye Valley Brewery ales, plus pool table and terrace.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Bar games
- Cozy
- Beer
Show more amenities
- Happy hour drinks
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Live music
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Bars near The Barrels
- The Kings Fee3.92,1870.3 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingGood for kids
cold breakfast, cheap breakfast, curry with soggy poppadoms
- The Three Elms4.18402 miWheelchair accessible
greene king ales, dog menu, sunday roast
- Bunch of Carrots4.61,7192.5 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
carvery, homemade puddings, pie
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The BarrelsWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,550 | — | £10–20 | real ale, live music, pool table |
| The Kings FeeWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 3.92,187 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | cold breakfast, cheap breakfast, curry with soggy poppadoms |
| The Three ElmsWheelchair accessible | 4.1840 | 2 mi | — | greene king ales, dog menu, sunday roast |
| Bunch of CarrotsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,719 | 2.5 mi | £20–30 | carvery, homemade puddings, pie |
The 3 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
