The Barge

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  milly randell

  ·1 month ago

  “We were served by Allison last night and she was great, very friendly, attentive and well informed of the menu. She was also very patient while we took some time to decide on dessert because we were yapping too much. Would definitely recommend and will be back!”

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  Mellie Jennings

  ·1 month ago

  “A Welcoming Gem with Exceptional Service Finding a spot that hits the mark on both great food and true accessibility can be a challenge, but this pub/restaurant delivers on every front. We booked a table in advance, and from the moment we arrived, the team made us feel completely at ease. Our waitress, Keira, was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and thoroughly professional. Even when a large party arrived mid-meal, she handled the rush effortlessly, ensuring the big table was looked after while continuing to engage with us and keep our service seamless. Accessibility Dining out with my mum—who uses a wheelchair and has dementia—can sometimes feel overwhelming, but Keira and the team went out of their way to make her feel comfortable, relaxed, and truly included. The food was very nice, served hot and full of flavour despite a busy floor. quality pub dining done right. We will certainly be back—highly recommended!”

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  Emile Leroy-Short

  ·2 months ago

  “Our waitress Allison was the most memorable part of our visit. She was friendly, entertaining and helpful. We enjoyed the decor and comfort of the pub. Parking was easy and available. Only suggestions I’d make would be add some local beers rather than just the usual macro brewing offerings. I prefer a smaller menu as it makes me think the focus is more on quality than having a huge choice, but this is just my personal opinion.”

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  Christina Russell

  ·2 months ago

  “Had a lovely dinner here - shared a ribeye steak and a few starters between us including the prawns. We had the steak medium rare and it was perfectly cooked as were the prawns. Allison was our waitress and she was super helpful with allergy requirements, and provided wonderful service.”

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  Rachel Emond

  ·3 months ago

  “Don’t like to leave bad reviews but was Absolutely gutted today as I ordered the lamb roast on Deliveroo today after reading all the comments I was really looking forward to it. But they just sent 3 piece of fat - more fat than lamb - and 2 1/2 potatoes (second picture was all the lamb I could save) but I was just left feeling Hungry and disappointed. I think they just thought because it was a delivery order they would send all the rubbish bits. One fatty bit maybe I’d of excused but all three bits…”

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  Joel Coomber

  ·4 months ago

  “We were greeted by Sophie, turned out to be our waitress. We were cheeky and book last minute. Arrived far too early (yes we were those pain in the backsides, apologies). But thank you so much, food was great service was even better.”

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  Isabelle Birch

  ·5 months ago

  “We are regular customers of The Barge Inn and have always been pleased with the food and service until today when our meal was very disappointing and overpriced. We had some friends visiting from France and wanted to take them to lunch in a nice pub so we headed for the Barge Inn. Three of us selected the “Caesar salad with chicken” from the main meal section of the lunch menu. From the title and the description, as well as the price, it was obvious to us that the salad included chicken pieces which could be swapped for halloumi if required. The Caesar salad unfortunately only included a few lettuce and spinach leaves, a few croutons, some cheese grating, a few halves of cherry tomatoes and some dressing for a price of just under £17. We asked to speak to the manager to explain our disappointment with the poor quality, size, misleading menu description and very overpriced salad but she said the best she could do was to offer a 10% discount. It was really embarrassing as we wanted to treat our friends to a lovely meal and this experience has really put us off ever eating there again after this very poor customer service. Such a shame as a bit more understanding would have gone a long way in retaining us as loyal customers. We will instead take our custom elsewhere.”

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  Jules White

  ·6 months ago

  “We had such a lovely evening at The Barge, honestly one of those meals where everything just works. The food was absolutely outstanding. The skewers were huge (definitely not stingy portions!) and cooked perfectly. The Moroccan chicken was incredibly tender, full of flavour with just the right level of spice, and the lamb skewer infused with wild garlic was something a bit different and really delicious. You can tell real care has gone into the menu. The sides were just as impressive, the hummus was smooth, rich and properly moreish, and the mango coleslaw added a fresh, slightly sweet contrast that worked beautifully with the grilled meats. Everything felt well thought out and balanced. The atmosphere in the pub was warm and relaxed, and it’s such a nice setting for an evening out. Service was friendly and easygoing, which made the whole experience even better. Great food, generous portions, lovely vibe, we’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend if you’re looking for somewhere a bit special but still relaxed.”

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  Grace Matthews

  ·6 months ago

  “Allison provided us with brilliant service yesterday. She was welcoming and friendly. She was attentive but not over bearing. She waa great when we said there was a peanut allergy in the group, and was informative of the soup of the day. We all had a giggle. Food was delicious as usual”

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  Lena

  ·7 months ago

  “The Barge is a welcoming local pub offering a cosy and relaxed atmosphere. The presence of a fireplace and comfortable seating creates an inviting environment, particularly in colder weather and the overall layout is well suited to both small groups and informal social gatherings. The menu consists of classic pub dishes with a contemporary twist. Of particular note is the 3-for-£12 starters offer, which provides good value and works especially well as light bites to accompany drinks.”

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