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About The Lock Stock & Barrel, Newbury
On Northbrook St in Newbury, The Lock Stock & Barrel is a pub with a Modern European menu of 78 dishes and a terrace beside the River Kennet. Starters include Crispy Squid and Buffalo Wings, and the menu also lists a Vegan Cauliflower Bhaji Burger. Real ale is on offer at the bar, and football plays on the screens. The pub sits just off the high street, a short walk from the shops. Food is cooked to order, so dishes can take a while to arrive.
Good to know
“Family-friendly pub with a Modern European menu and tables on a terrace beside the River Kennet.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Menu & Prices
78 dishes · mains £4–26- Chicken Wings£7.95
- Crispy Squid£8.95
- Avocado & Red Chilli Salsa Bruschetta£6.95
- Buffalo Wings£7.95
- Carrot And Cucumber Sticks, Hummus£3.50
- BBQ Chicken Wings£3.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention canal-side setting, cauliflower bhaji burger, real ale and upstairs terrace.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention canal-side setting, cauliflower bhaji burger, real ale and upstairs terrace.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the setting beside the canal and river, with a terrace and views out the back, along with staff described as friendly and welcoming. Food draws steady praise, from a vegan Cauliflower Bhaji Burger called delicious to a tasty burger with extra bacon and crispy, well cooked chips. The real ale is described as well looked after, and one reviewer liked the selection of drinks. One lunch visit included live music and football on the screens, and a birthday party on the upstairs terrace noted drinks buckets that were never empty. Slow service is the recurring complaint. One reviewer finds it always slow though polite, and others say dishes took a while to arrive, though staff kept one table updated on progress. One reviewer describes a burger that was burnt outside and undercooked in the middle, and reports stomach cramps afterward. A happy birthday account closes with the team holding the cake and bringing it out when it was time.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the setting beside the canal and river, with a terrace and views out the back, along with staff described as friendly and welcoming. Food draws steady praise, from a vegan Cauliflower Bhaji Burger called delicious to a tasty burger with extra bacon and crispy, well cooked chips. The real ale is described as well looked after, and one reviewer liked the selection of drinks. One lunch visit included live music and football on the screens, and a birthday party on the upstairs terrace noted drinks buckets that were never empty. Slow service is the recurring complaint. One reviewer finds it always slow though polite, and others say dishes took a while to arrive, though staff kept one table updated on progress. One reviewer describes a burger that was burnt outside and undercooked in the middle, and reports stomach cramps afterward. A happy birthday account closes with the team holding the cake and bringing it out when it was time.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The experience was highly satisfactory. (Cat) provided exceptional assistance, offering valuable insights into local attractions in Newbury. The cuisine was excellent and well-received.”
- Google user
“We had such a lovely time here down by the canal. It’s a beautiful setting for a perfect pub. The staff are very friendly, professional and happy to help! The real ale is well looked after and the food is well presented! It’s a cared for pub and I recommend it if you visit Newbury!”
- Google user
“Held my birthday party here in their upstairs terrace last weekend and it was a dream. The food was delicious, everyone enjoyed it. The drinks buckets were never empty and empty bottles and glasses promptly cleared. The team helped hang on to my birthday cake, and helped bring it out when it was time, and when they cut it, they presented in such a lovely way. I really had nothing to worry about and it made such a lovely summer evening to celebrate. Thank you to the whole team for all their help!”
- Google user
“Gorgeous pub and restaurant on the river. Food is really nice and so are the staff working here. Would visit again, very casual too.”
- Google user
“I had a fantastic time at The Lock, Stock & Barrel. It's a beautiful pub with an amazing view out the back, a great selection of drinks, and excellent food. I had the vegan Cauliflower Bhaji Burger, which was absolutely delicious. The bar staff were all friendly and welcoming, especially Kieran, who went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and looked after throughout my visit. I highly recommend a visit if you're looking for great food, a relaxed atmosphere, and outstanding service.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Lock Stock & Barrel, Newbury
- Plough on the Green4.35230.6 mi
sunday roast, garden seating area, steak with peppercorn sauce
- Two Watermills4.42,3551.2 mi£15–30
fillet steak, hawkstone ipa, beef pie
- The Bell Inn, Aldworth4.97419.4 mi away£10–20
crusty rolls with fillings, real ales, pub garden
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lock Stock & Barrel, NewburyWheelchair accessible | 4.11,919 | — | — | canal-side setting, cauliflower bhaji burger, real ale |
| Plough on the Green | 4.3523 | 0.6 mi | — | sunday roast, garden seating area, steak with peppercorn sauce |
| Two Watermills | 4.42,355 | 1.2 mi | £15–30 | fillet steak, hawkstone ipa, beef pie |
| The Bell Inn, Aldworth | 4.9741 | 9.4 mi away | £10–20 | crusty rolls with fillings, real ales, pub garden |
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