King Alfred in Barrow-in-Furness

3 of us went today for 2 Sunday lunches and a fish and chips. It was absolutely disappointing and to be sure will not be going back. The chap who saw us to the table was friendly enough the staff were polite. The food if that's what you could call it was awful the roast beef was as tough as old boots with more fat than meat. The lamb roast was tough meat also vegetables on both roasts were over cooked and had all the goodness gone from them. The fish on the other hand was really nice apart from the chips that were dry as a bone. When told about it the reply was sorry about that. This is no way to treat customers not even a refund for part of it. NOT RECOMMENDED save your money.

Having recently been diagnosed with Coeliac I struggled finding "proper tasty food" until we went to the King Alfred in Barrow, I was told most of the menu could be changed to cater for Gluten free, I chose the Chicken in pepper sauce with proper chips oh my gosh it was absolutely superb freshly made hot and the pepper sauce was to die for. Could not praise staff highly enough in catering for people like me with life threatening allergies. Thank you all and we will be back, and maybe leave a bit of room to try the fantastic desserts 🍰🍮on offer.

Great evening meal andca good pint of beer so good I came back next night.staying over bridge for work so nice to get out to friendly place.

The menu here is considerate to people on a gluten free diet. There were three pasta dishes on tonight, all of which can be made with gluten free pasta. I thoroughly enjoyed my seafood pasta but could have had fish and chips (in addition to the dishes which are naturally gf). The puddings weren't gf but I enjoyed my meringue with fruit and cream anyway. My family enjoyed their meals - fish and chips, steak, teriyaki chicken, sticky toffee pudding, churros and the waitresses were very friendly. We'll be back!

We came for a few days stay from the minute you walk in to the min you leave the staff are amazing very attentive can’t help you enough the room got everything you need in there very clean and the food is beautiful amazing portion size and absolutely well worth the money overall brilliant stay

Excellent Sunday lunch in the king Alf. Tables are well spaced out and everyone following the covid rules including a one way system. The staff are extreamly professional and this is evident soon as you arrive. My wife had roast beef with all the trimmings and I had a 14oz gammon steak with fluffy home made chunky chips. The onion rings are superb too. Both meals were very good with huge portions so this is worth bearing in mind if you order a starter.

Fantastic location just recently refurbished to a high standard. Excellent rooms and for exceptionally clean. Definitely stay there again.

Lunch with friend, had the roast beef bagutte & the chicken skewers - large portion sizes and very tasty. All social distancing measures in place, one way system & tables spread out, staff explained seating arrangements & procedures, all exceptional service.

Dos parejas y 12 años para cenar, comida deliciosa, servicio bueno y noche fabulosa.Tenía mi habitual salsa de langostinos y satay con arroz, ya que no soy fanático de las comidas picantes, pero esto lo suficiente para un poco de patada, pero no demasiado picante, perfecto para mí y me encanta el sabor.Gran pub con gran ambiente.

On a visit to my son who lives on Walney island Barrow he had booked a table for us all On arrival we were shown to our table there’s a good selection on menu and good choice of beers and wine by glass or bottle I decided on a steak my son same both steaks were done to perfection if I were to be picky the only thing I didn’t care for was that meal came with potato wedges rather than french fry’s but having said that everything else was spot on The staff were very friendly and helpful nothing to much trouble we would certainly return to this great venue so if your in the area give it a visit but remember you must book well in advance

Food was nice but kepted finding hair in our lunch and dessert, told the waitress once we came to pay and she didnt say anything once we told her. No sorry for that or anything. Customer serves is awful !

Booked a 40th meal for 30 people, had to pay £5 deposit each plus pre order all the meals - absolutely no problem. Had a copy to keep myself plus what was given to them....Had the separate area which was better as we felt more private, the staff were brilliant considering we were quite loud & annoying - but one thing annoyed me more than anything, as I had organised the whole thing, I was extremely dissatisfied & disappointed to find out 2 of the steaks that were ordered (pre ordered, bare in mind) they had run out of - so the two who had ordered them were then given the cheaper cut of steak, without being asked or told prior !!! As these were pre ordered meals, they should have automatically been given their choice of meal but to be given the cheaper offerings & we had to question this, I was very annoyed. One accepted their steak but refused to pay the original price, fair enough, pay for what you get but the other sent his back & wanted the dearer option of steak, but by the time this had all been sorted out, everyone had finished their meals & he didn't want it, so refused to pay - again acceptable. If only I had been told this on arrival or prior, all of that could have been avoided.This overall was the only disappointment of the night as the food was gorgeous as ever !!!

Very spacious, good table. Great value for money, gorgeous fresh food served quickly with excellent service!

Eaten here a few times. Always great food and very generous portions. Service always good, and very friendly staff and surroundings

Fue un paseo, alrededor de las 6 de la tarde, saludó gratamente y se sentó en una mesa con menú y bebida en cinco minutos, eligió el pescado con papas fritas con pan de ajo con queso. El servicio era bueno, ya que la comida llegó en diez o quince minutos.El pescado (eglefino) estaba cubierto de crujiente masa de cerveza y escamoso por dentro, las patatas fritas muy crujientes y la salsa tártara era muy agradable. Lo único decepcionante fueron los guisantes blandos, más puros que blandos. El pan de ajo era bueno si un poco empapado. Una buena comida bien servida y volveré!

The service was terrible. From the minute we walked in they couldn’t be bothered serving you. The food came and it was very standard. The garlic mushrooms looked like they were out of a tin. When my husband asked for another round of drinks. The women who served us was rude and said she was busy and we would have to wait. My daughters meal was bad so we complained and they gave us £2 off it even though she only ate the mash. We won’t ever go here again

A pesar de que el restaurante estaba muy ocupado, el servicio era muy bueno. La comida, sin embargo, promedio en el mejor de los casos. Los buñuelos de cangrejo no tenían sabor a cangrejo y, si se comían con los ojos cerrados, sería difícil detectar si había algo sospechoso allí. La salsa de maíz dulce que la acompañaba era sabrosa, pero difícilmente un desafío culinario: maíz dulce en lata y salsa de chile dulce en botella. Mis socios costillas de sal y pimienta fueron una decepción. Costillas bien cocidas poco cubiertas por completo en sal y pimienta extra fuerte hasta el punto de poder. En general, buen servicio, comida normal y caro, no comas ni recomiendes allí de nuevo

Came along on a Monday evening, staff were polite, food tasty and large portions. Can easily tell everything is homemade and cooked fresh. Will be back based on this experience

Came here on spec, was busy and although there were a couple of empty tables we were told that a large party were expected and they couldn’t take any further bookings until after 8pm, fair enough so we had a drink in the rather featureless bar and waited, we were then seated promptly but had to wait a little before our orders were taken, we decided to forego starters because they were busy and just ordered mains, a gammon and a chicken and leek pie. We were pleased we hadn’t ordered the starters as they were large portions. The food was very good, loads of chicken in the pie with ‘proper chips’ veg and a jug of gravy, large gammon steak all very tasty. Service was polite and friendly and good value. We had seen a couple of local bad reviews but are now reassured that the food is still good and we will return.

Sunday lunch visit. Starter was ok. Roast Beef was disappointing...thick tasteless gravy. Rock hard roast potatoes. Veg was warm and looked tired. Request to waitress concerning food was ignored. Left disappointed.

Visited with family members who had come from away for a special visit to my mum. The service was really good with brilliant staff and wonderful food, huge portions! a good varied menu something for everyone.

Brilliant best value for money going .clean modern. friendly staff could not find any faults.grateful place to stay

Dining out round Xmas can be a bit of a lottery (and I haven't won a ticket yet!) but 'King Alf' was definitely a winner! A full pub/restaurant was coped with by the staff quite incredibly: how DO they do that when quite a lot of places can't cope when it's empty!? They served up brilliantly cooked meals with no fuss, more than a little humour, and charm - AND efficiency! What?? How does that happen?

8 of us had lunch off the Xmas menu Sunday 16/12/18. The food was really nice fresh and well cooked. Fillet steaks were cooked to perfection. Plenty of veg to go with the turkey dinners and was spot on. Portions were good not over-facing.

Had dinner with family at King Alfred. Excellent food & service. We all had different meals, but all enjoyed our choices. Staff were pleasant & friendly.

Had Fizzy Friday yesterday. Food was fantastic. Plenty of choice all being replenished regularly by the very pleasant staff. Drink was reasonably priced & atmosphere really nice. Will revisit soon😀

The food was exceptional. We had Cheesy Garlic breads & Garlic Mushrooms as starters, and mains were Fish & chips, Carbonara, & Hunters chicken. Everything was cooked to perfection, and plenty of it. Great surroundings, and will definitely be going back.

My family and I often book a table here for get-togethers and birthdays etc. The staff are always friendly and happy to help - a good selection of real ales behind the bar too.

We didnt book. Called in midweek after work and was found a table. It did get busy though. We both chose the Cajun chicken skewers which were absolutely gorgeous. The home made chips are special. Even the salad was delicious. We left clean plates but couldn't have eaten anything else. Lovely food and recommendes

My friend and I went here for a meal mid week, we had booked and there were a few others in. We both ordered fish & chips then would decide on a dessert. The fish & chips were a good size so we didn't need dessert. Reasonable prices and friendly staff, I like it here so will return.

Been to 4 Fizzy Fridays here. The food is always lovely, and well worth the £15 per head. The cooked meats are fabulous. I can recommend the Eton Mess! Service is always good.

We hadn’t been here for a while and heard there had been changes of chef. Sunday lunch, unfortunately mussels were off the menu, mushrooms were tasty enough, prawn cocktail was poor, tasted like Tesco value prawns, small and watery. We all had roast beef, the meat gravy and Yorkshire puds were good, vegetables over cooked and roast potatoes quite peculiar, absolutely rock hard and crisp to say the least, perhaps heated up in a deep fat fryer? Other meals coming out of the kitchen looked good and there are some tasty sounding options on the main menu, maybe try again on a different day.

This hotel on Walney Island is rather out of the centre of Barrow but has very nice updated rooms in good decorative order. The breakfast could do with moving a bit upmarket with wholemeal bread, sugar free cereal and marmalade or jam but the portions were massive. There was a little late noise from the pub downstairs but no noise from other rooms and zero traffic noise.

Been To the King Alfred about 4/5 for food it’s the best on the island by a long way if you get starters,mains,deserts you won’t be disappointed with any the service and attention to detail on food is second to none all great fine ales and wines to help your food go down are A* as well

We visited here for the first time and can only describe the experience as excellent.

As a few of us had to pre order.

Visited here last night for a meal - food and service were excellent.Chose the crab and avocado to start with followed by the slow roasted belly pork and the chocolate fondant to finish - will definitely eat there again. The staff were extremely efficient and friendly.

My spouse visited this pub for an evening meal with the ladies, and was so taken with the quality and reasonableness of the food she insisted we went together. I was not disappointed. I ordered the light bite fish, chips and mushy peas. A superb choice. The batter on the fish was light and crispy, the numerous chunky and perfectly crisped chips were more akin to roast potatoes, and the peas were the genuine item. Despite it being light bite and the fish being on the small side, I just couldn't manage the last giant chip. Then I discovered that (for the princely sum of £6.00) a sundae dish of ice cream with a choice of topping was included, and delicious ice cream at that! A very satisfactory conclusion to a memorable lunch.

A group of ladies who all chose the seniors meal which was excellent value at £6 including an ice cream afterwards. Haddock & chips, chicken strips & chips and a delicious chicken, bacon & Stilton pasta dish.

We’ve been a few times & always had an amazing meal but this time was not great! As there was more then 10 of us we had to pre order the meals which is no problem. I wrote all the meals down & handed them in. There was only 1 person having a starter but they missed it out & just brought out the mains. The burgers came with no pots of relish or mayo as stated on the menu & as we’ve had on previous visits. The cheesecakes had plastic wrapping still on the bottom too but we did get re funded for them. I don’t know how it’s gone from a 10 to a 3/4 I’m a matter of months. I’m hoping it was just a bad night & a one off.

I continue to stay and eat here when in the area on business, which says something in its own right. This evening I have had the pork belly and mash for dinner. It was exquisite, with the crackling absolutely perfect. Complements to the chef.

I have eaten here before and had an excellent mixed grill. Unfortunately at the moment they are still on the Christmas menu which looks a bit tired in early January.

Been here on several occasions and food has always been superb.menu ain't to big but the portions are .and lovely presented and cooked.love the food off the grill .lovely charred flavour and the chunky chips are the best ever.living just a few hundred yards away is a bonus will be back

Absolutely gorgeous meals again ,lovely Xmas atmosphere.salmon spring rolls were to die for ,and featherblade of beef melted in the mouth .finished off with a delicious lemon cheesecake ,cannot beat the place at the moment

Marvellous food and really lovely service. The whole dining experience was lovely to my family. Well done to you all from the Preston family xxxxxxxxxx

I booked a room over a week with the view for further weeks and when I arrived with ample parking a loud noisy packed bar as soon as I said I was booking in they took me through to a quieter place. They were all incredibly friendly and jovial and as a lone female traveller the barman kindly carried my heaven cases and bags they could not do enough for me the room smelt of new carpet and decoration spotless clean menu out of this world I needed more pillows iron and ironing board not a bother they were brought to me instantly. I travel the world for work but I can’t praise these staff and their rooms enough it’s amazing and I have 12 weeks of business in barrow and I will not go anywhere else but here amazing place not perfect t but bloody amazing better by far than anywhere else in barrow. They had full refurb in April 2017 and whole places smells of new carpet and decor I love this place I travel the world 5* and this is better than most for half the price. Book this place u will NEVER regret it .

I used to love this place to eat and when I was told we would be going for my niece's birthday meal I was really looking forward to it. Then a couoke of friends told me they hadn't been impressed on their last visits and i was worried that it may be slipping.

We visit this restaurant many times as we live on Walney , went this week for tea with daughter & granchildren ! It's always a nice atmosphere and food is consistently good .

I went for a big event with about 20 of us. We were having afternoon tea and they did such a sterling job. Usually, as a veggie, we get the short straw but by goodness what a fab afternoon tea. The sandwiches were fresh, the scones were fresh and not dry (like many other more expensive afternoon teas) the cakes were beautiful and a variety of textures not just sponges and tray bakes like you often see. Ive sampled a lit of pricey afternoon teas in the lakes and not been impressed but this was by far the best, i didnt leave overly full and i left feeling fresh not carbed out.

Dined here last Thursday with Friends, service was very quick and attentive, the food was absolutely superb, fish pie was creamy and full of large chunks of fish. The Spaghetti Carbonara was a huge portion of well cooked pasta with a very tasty sauce. The portion size was huge. They. Iced up the uneaten portion and we took them home, enough for another meal. This is a special restaurant and I will be back again and again.

Enjoy the King Alfred every time. The food is good, the staff are good it always has a nice atmosphere!

Ate here on Wednesday lunchtime with four friends. The weather was heavy rain but we managed to get parked outside where parking was limited. Plenty of room in the restaurant and got a nice table in the window Food choice good if a little pricey. Had a prawn sandwich in a baguette with a lovely dressed side salad. This was served in about fifteen minutes . Would recommend but obviously don't know if service or table availability is different in the evening.

Booked mid week evening meal, was very busy, but shown very quickly to an excellent table in the window. The staff were very attentive and drinks came quickly. There was a delay in the food arriving but we were kept informed, no problem. The food was outstanding I could not recommend highly enough.

One of those don't feel like cooking nights. Went after not being for some time, surprised how busy it was. Our plates were very full and the food tasted very good. The chicken skewers were excellent.

The service was good. I met friends that were visiting from Manchester on Thur 29th June. Two of us ordered the beef burgers. The appearance looked lobely but the burgers were awful. I couldn't ear it. It was more like a risole than a burger. It had lots of bits added and tasted porky. Very light in colour and had a distinctive tainted after taste....it tasted off to me. If only theyd been home made, quality just beef burgers instead of skimping. Would not recommend.

Staff are friendly and attentive, food is well cooked and reasonable priced. Only quibbles are that we didn't choose the "Steak and Ale Pie" as the waitress admitted that it was just a bowl with a bit of pastry stuck on top (which should be a criminal offence in Barrow!) and the Chocolate and Caramel Sundae didn't really have enough caramel sauce.

Came for Sunday lunch having not been for a few months, booked but restaurant didn't appear to be totally full although there were two big parties. Only a restricted menu at lunchtime on a Sunday, choice of four starters, then beef, pork, salmon or veggie dish. Good value at £12.95 for two courses. Friendly staff and quite quick service. Food was hot good portions and very tasty. Quite a few outside tables and there was a bowls match on the adjoining green. Definitely worth a visit.

Lovely meal. It wasn't as busy as I have seen it before in the restaraunt but the bar area and outside was packed. My friends raved over their meal while I was a bit disappointed with the quality and taste of my fish. It looked amazing but didnt really live up.to appearance. The fish was a bit slimy and tasteless and the batter all soggy underneath but don't let that put anyone off. The other meals all looked amazing and got a thumbs up from my friends. Next time I will try the salmon teriyaki and will look forward to going back. One of us ordered a crumble dessert which was thoroughly enjoyed too. There are plenty of things on the menu that I would like to try

Had a great meal. My chicken skewer meal was fantastic as was my husband's gammon. Couldn't fault anything. Big portion to. No room for pudding unfortunately. Lovely staff, very attentive.

This is our local - we love it in here, either going for a meal or just drinks. The Mulgrew's have done an excellent job in making the Alf the best pub on Walney again. The food is excellent, we would definitely recommend Fizzy Friday, its excellent value for money and even the men enjoy it :)

Great staff, gorgeous food and big portions. Lovely atmosphere. Good that the bar and restaurant are separate so you can go for drinks before/after the meal, will return.

Despite being full to overflowing the service was A+. Slight hickup over our booking but food was as good as if not better than previous visits. Well done for sustaining customer service and quality. Was a little too full for our liking but did quieten down as the night went on. We will be back.

Nicely set out restaurant. Friendly, attentive staff. Decent choice on the menu. A huge positive is the really good childrens menu. Much better than in most places and this came as a very generous portion.

Very good food I tried the steak and ale pie which was very nice.staff very friendly fast service.very impressed will go again.

Had a lovely anniversary meal at the King Alfred. My fillet steak was cooked just right. Wife had Chicken skewers which she enjoyed. Had a delay before we got desserts but had a good evening.

Visited last Sunday and we both thought the food was very nice. Gammon was huge as was the steak and well cooked, Home made chips were like little home made roast potatoes that melted in the mouth (amazing). Only down side is the price. I got a prawn salad starter for £7 and it was basically 5 prawns with gem lettuce. Not bad but not good if your on a budget and are just looking for cheep pub grub.

We are frequent visitors to the king Alfred but thoughtvi would add another review after a great meal last night !

Finally got here after wanting to go for a while after place had changed hands. It had a good atmosphere,menu had nice choice of dishes and some more unusual from the normal pub grub. Service was good and food was lovely. Will definitely return.

finally got booked in at the King Alfred, food was lovely. Downside on such a busy Friday was long wait for food