Barton Turns Inn in East Staffordshire

This pub is such a find stayed on a pass through and was not disappointed. Cobs warm scratchings real ale and a selection of board games what more do you need. Service was excellent and friendly

The Barton Turns is how a pub should be. Great choice of well kept beers, friendly staff, well filled cobs for a good price (£3), boatman’s platter (£5), along with other quality bar snacks such as home made pork pie and pasties. The nachos are the best we’ve ever tasted. There are two beer gardens, one at the front by the canal and a lovely well tended garden at the rear. There are cards and board games available and also a book swap. Dogs are welcome throughout the pub, including the carpeted Shakespeare room. There’s also a cosy room next door in all old outhouse with fairy lights. This pub has really been turned around for the better with the new owners, has become popular again and it is now our new local. Keep doing what you’re doing because you’re doing a great job!

Lunchtime moored up. Fresh food in the oven.. cobs, pasties and pork pies and the like. Super seating and a new little covered area outside. Real care and flair inside but still 4 great beers, range of cider etc. proper

The most beautiful pub, views, atmosphere, food, people and great beer!! So worth a visit! Very dog friendly and family friendly too, lots of games/books etc including garden games for kiddies with plenty of snacks to also keep them happy and full!

This is a first class Pub at Barton Turns on the canal bank. Barton Turns lock 10. Always Good guest beers and lovely snacks and very nice staff

The new licensees of the Barton Turns have quickly made it my favourite pub in Barton. They have focussed on providing an interesting range of guest beers outside of the normal 'fare' found in Marston's pubs, and this has been very popular amongst my friends. Whilst they initially stated their intention to focus on beer over food, as they have become established they have extended their food offering with delicious home-cooked snacks which ideally complement their beers. An internal decoration programme is underway; this appear to be being done in a manner that is sensitive to the pub's origins and location. I struggle to think of anything that could improve the pub's service, other than to keep on doing what you are already doing!

This is a proper canal side pub outside seating by the canal but also a lovely back garden. Staff were friendly and helpful, not so much the regulars.!! 🤣🤣 Food is mostly cobs ,pies, baguettes all very reasonably priced

We have been to this pub a few times in the past but not since the regeneration with the new landlords. It is gorgeous - really friendly, so clean, great food and service and just such a fabulous place on the canal. We will definitely return - just one query - there were young children allowed to sit on bar stools at the bar - surely that’s a breach of licensing law? Just saying. Otherwise it’s a place to go whether you are a local or just passing through. Thank you.

Staff were super friendly, food was hone made, excellent quality and very reasonable... this is how a pub should be!! gorgeous flowers outside and the beer garden is in a lovely spot and very well cared for, will definitely be back. The dog was as welcome as we were.

Lovely, traditional pub serving real ales, lagers and other continental beers. Quaint decor. Really nicely kept Marston Pedigree. Beer garden and additional seating area next to canal lock.

Would recommend this pub to anyone, landlady and landlord really friendly, serve freshly cooked pasties and pork pies (which are excellent), cobs etc. the beer is really good too. Dog friendly establishment - will definitely visit again.

This pub only gets better! Now serving their own pork pies and sausage rolls plus boatman's and delicious large cobs for £3. The only non Wetherspoons that's really busy at lunchtime!!!! Beer excellent as usual! Open fire, lovely decorated for Easter!

Well this took me back many years, it was buzzing what a fantastic atmosphere, Excellent beer pleasant bar staff, and nice to see so many decent village residents. Well done on turning it round long may it continue.

Amazing, nicki the new landlady is so friendly, the place is relaxing and homely, real fire, real ale, and lovely pork pies. Definitely worth popping in! Dog friendly and walker friendly. Has board games too for the kids.

What can I say this pub is a lovely country pub with a welcoming atmosphere. Nikki & Craig took this pub on and we didn't know about it until then, they've done absolutely amazing! you can relax by the fire with a drink and just have a relaxed drink and chat with anybody in there, your always made to feel welcome. the snacks are also amazing & just all around good vibes. wont be getting rid of me ;)

The new tenants at the Barton Turns, know exactly what a pub should be and have remained true to their cause. Many pubs try gimmicks and fads to try and attract customers, these very rarely succeed over a period of time. Yet what The Turns have done is to keep it simply and be a pub. Nothing more nothing less and I have to say it damn well works…!! The beer selection is plentiful and being a self certified beer snob they have more than enough to keep me happy, while keeping the mainstays on tap also. If you want a good honest decent pub with an awesome, witty and friendly couple running the place then look no further as trust me you will not be disappointed.

What a fantastic, traditional local!! There was a rush to get in the pub at opening time and after tasting my first pint I realised why, The beer is excellent, the Landlady and Landlord very welcoming and the pub was clean and so lovely and warm. The only downside was no food, but I was informed they usually do rolls etc. They really need to and add pork pie and sausage rolls to their fantastic scratchings they already serve in a bowl. I was told by my friend they have only been in the pub a few weeks, buy I am sure they will be a great success, please go and visit yourself. Well done guys!!!!

I popped in this lunchtime for a quick pint. I was made very welcome by the new tenants, Craig and Nicky. They've only been there three weeks and are doing a great job. The beer (Pedigree) as before, was excellent! There was a very good choice of other beers. The pub was cleaner, brighter and fresher than before. They had made a really good job of trimming the pub up for Halloween, both inside and outside. Craig and Nicky's plans are to keep The Turns as a wet pub, that is traditional, warm and welcoming. It is also very dog friendly. Craig and Nicky's long-term plans don't include them doing meals but to do cobs, pork pies, etc. I can't wait to see how Nicky will trim up the pub for Christmas. If today's experience is anything to go by, then it will be well worth a visit! Give it a try. You won't be disappointed!

Took the dog for a walk around the marina and stopped for a drink. The new owners are lovely and have made the pub feel so cozy. We had a bap each, which were delicious and the pints were perfect. Even our dog was made welcome with a treat!

Well what can I say we called in for a drink everything was ok although the landlady seemed to have had more drinks then the customers had lol, there was no hot water in either off the toilets which wasn’t a good sign. five men walked in ordered drinks no problem then all off a sudden all hell broke loose! Said landlady started shouting and screaming at one of the young men totally out of the blue as he’d not done a thing as I’m a very nervous person and have social anxiety this made me very upset so I had to leave because I was shaking and felt sick. Not the best place to visit! the landlady should have more about her there are ways and means to deal with customers even though this young man had done nothing wrong the landlady just flew at him for no reason whatsoever! So if you don’t mind being screamed at for no reason then go and visit but if like us you just want a quiet drink please go somewhere!

Living in a very community central place, I know how newbies can take a while to be excepted at the local pub, but WOW. The bar lady was so lovely and everyone welcoming. They went above and beyond to make sure we catered for, for every need. Ended up having a lovely late night chat with everyone there over a pint! Massive massive thank you to the lovely lady behind the bar, I hope you enjoy retirement, you're an absolute star 🌟

welcoming pub friendly natives and dogs on my list to visit many more times. Beer is well kept and landlady knows her job.

Went in to meet a friend.....big mistake! The staff are very unfriendly, in fact they are rude! Made to feel uncomfortable and left after one drink! Obviously these people do not know they are in the hospitality business. I suggest they go on some customer care training....at the very least! Such a shame as the pub is in a nice position but I do not go out to feel uncomfortable and unwelcome.

Very old and smelly pub..cob webs in toilets with hundreds of dead flies..drinks far to overpriced for what it is..not a warm welcome... And a dirty old fish tank with two poor fish that looked like they been there for years and very stressed..one didn't move for hours just head butting the side of tank...animal welfare at its worst ..not what you want to see while having a drink.very disturbing

While walking along the canal we thought we would drop in for lunch and a rest before continuing our walk. Even though previous reviews regarding food and service were poor we thought we would try it for ourselves. The outside of the Inn looks very inviting and the bar area is heated by a nice coal fire. However on the door was a note saying "no food being served today" so lunch was out of the question. I cannot say we had the most welcoming of greetings from the person behind the bar. A look and a grunt really. We guessed if you were a local or a regular you got better greetings. It is dog freindly and we met some nice customers with their dogs but we will not be returning.

Sunny Sunday afternoon so my wife and I looked for a pub to visit. Not sure what to make of it.There were two customers in the pub and that was it.I was looking forward to some real ales as mentioned in a previous review but, and this may be my fault, I never saw any on offer.It is a great shame the pub is over the road from the canal and not alongside it. We sat outside alongside the canal and felt like I was sat in a car park.A few narrow boats used the lock right by where we were sitting and this was the highlight of the visit.Never saw anyone else.I found the drinks expensive for a pub which is miles from anywhere. Probably would not visit again.

Best chips I’ve had in a long time!!! Food is basic and very reasonable priced and I have to say it’s value for money On a summers afternon it’s idilic

We just stopped here to see if we could get something to eat .I have not been anywhere less welcoming in years and the landlord was rude and disinterested. Nothing vegetarian on offer not even a sandwich.

I have been nearly 50 years in hospitality and never encountered this as the worst real example of appalling hospitality. Wish I could film it as would make Fawlty Towers look exemplary! Have had good scampi etc before from them before but tonight was like sheep droppings. Not up to #Marstons standards but the weird host and hostess blamed #Marstons. for supply, MmmHH?? Arta they buying elsewhere? Came back to #travelodge who say they now discourage guests going there owing to awful hospitality. Are you happy with this '#MARtons? Good outcome.I have the best example of worst hospitality for my teachings. But is that right for a great brand like Marstos> #marstons consider and move forward

We enjoyed a wholesome lunch here - the menu is varied and so we sampled fish & chips, chicken curry, ham & chips, braising steak and Yorkshire pudding and kebab. Food served promptly; portions were good; staff were helpful.

La camarera del local Travelodge que habíamos reservado en este pub agradable recomendado como un buen lugar para comer, ella obviamente no ella ha visitado.Precioso paseo junto al canal al pub, pero eso fue todo.Es que anunciaban como familia, pero sin duda no es la existencia y no que también WiFi se anuncia con gratis. La comida presentada a mi niño era incomible que después volver andando al hotel conducimos por la carretera hasta encontrar un supermercado donde pudimos conseguir una comida saludable y para satisfacer a nuestros gustos.El cargo de algo así. 70 p por pagar con tarjeta es un poco mucho, no estaba feliz por eso.El propietario tiene una actitud muy malhumorado, especialmente para alguien que anuncia su pub como 'amable' y especialmente cuando él mismo llevó a decir a mi hijo a causa de un armario inclinada contra defectuoso que era responsabilidad de la encargado de arreglar.

There are very few real characters canal side pubs that are as good as the Barton Turns this pub serves proberbly some of the best real ale in Staffordshire; the ale is looked after in the traditional the way it is keep and served is an absolute credit to the Licences Paul and Sheila! Oh and by the way the food is also excellent ; good very large portions of traditional pub food at an exstreamly good price.... If you are on a Narrowboat don't pass this great British pub by without at least trying a pint or two .

Called in whilst walking along the Trent & Mersey Canal. Nice and clean throughout, warm open fire, substantial, tasty home cooked food, good choice of beers. Ideal for the purpose. Only negatives: charge for credit card and lack of real coffee.

real fires - real ales on hand pumps . a retreat from the busy traffic on A38 between Branston and Alrewas . good land lord and locals near canal for boaters .

Esta es una increíble casa pública es como debería ser una cálida bienvenida y un ambiente encantador. Está justo al lado del canal más barato que la marina y mucho más caricter. Es viejo y está bien situado para los viajeros en el canal. Como un montón de amarres para los barcos y la facilidad de acceso

After a day in the rain visiting the Arboretum, this little pub was a God send. It has a great open fire which is maintained and keeps the room toasty. There a fine selection of beers for those that like there real ales. I had a brill pub meal which was hearty and filling. The owners were welcoming and friendly. Would recommend to anyone. Be back next year.

Este fin de semana ha sido el cuarto año seguidos que mis amigos y yo nos hemos basado en este pub mientras asistía a la National Memorial Arboretum para RTTW. El pub es un lugar cálido y acogedor, con una chimenea, excelente para calentar después...

Pequeño gran canal pub ofrece una amplia gama de cervezas y largers pedigrí, es perfecto! La comida es estupenda relación calidad-precio y caseras. Yorkshire encargado y amable casera. Fuego de leña y muy agradable para sentarse en el canal y ver los barcos pasar. Perros...

Good service and atmosphere, lovely couple who make u feel welcome and at home, good value for money, and what's better is its right by canal lock and tow path so u see some lovely boats

Yet another dog friendly pub on the Trent /Mersey Canal system, excellent food great company. Landlord and his good lady were excellent company

A great, clean, local pub with friendly staff and a good location by the canal, with plenty of parking .

We have eaten in this pub a couple of times when we've had a caravan weekend at the Marina, five minutes up the road. We always get a good welcome and it's a proper pub, not a plastic palace like so many these days. They have quite an extensive menu but no fancy pants stuff, which I'm unsure whether I should eat or photograph as a rule. Anyway eleven of us went in, ordered and the food all came out together and it was all lovely, hot and delicious. As an added bonus they sell chocolate ( of a very well known make) at ridiculous prices and all proceeds go to charity, so I came away with a bagful( well, it would be rude not to and the local dog rescue will be grateful I'm sure! ) We were made to feel very welcome, the beer was good and the food was such good value for money.Definitely worth a visit .

We called in for Lunch and as ever it was very good value and excellent quality served with a smile. The beers on offer are always good and well kept.We will continue to call in as we pass either cruising by on the Trent and Mersey or when we Drive by

We have been to this pub a few times as the meals are really good and at a good price. The pub is on the canal so you can eat your food and watch the boats go past. They also have a good choice of beers and they are well kept - give it a try

On a canal boat trip... Moored up for the night and dropped in for a pint or two. The landlord was not over friendly and as he was the only one there not much of a conversation was to be had! Intended to eat there but his attitude put me off... Perhaps being 'up north' my London accent was a bit of a handicap... Who knows. Anyway didn't bother stopping on the way back.Can't comment on the food so look to other reviewers for their opinions... Not a welcoming night for me in the bar that's for sure.

Moored overnight,stopped for meal and a pint.Good banter,good food,good beer.what more do you need.boater friendly.

Been a few times lately for a meal. Love the steak and ale pie, lots of meat. All meals £7 which is pretty good value. Beer rotates so something new each visit.

I have visited this pub a few times and found the beer fabulous. However, the landlord rarely says hello and does not engage in conversation. Have stopped going now, and pass it on my way to another pub where I am served with smiling staff who are glad of my custom.

enjoyed a light lunch here during a cycle ride and returned later for a main evening meal. food was good although my pudding was a questionable fruit fool - more like custard with a couple of chunks of fruit in it. Main course however was good.

A great place to visit, especially in the summer. Take your beer and crisps outside and watch the canal boats go past.

Good beer on offer and a real fire,bar food available at reasonable prices. Staff not very friendly to a stranger in their bar.

This place is the type of friendly, cosy place you want on a winter's day or any other day for that matter. Lovely fire, good ale and home-cooked food, the big busy pub chains can't compete with the small and personal pub that this is. I've been back a few times and never been disappointed!

HiPopped in here one night for a drink and something to eat, very old style pub but the food was all home cooked and really nice.wolf7