The Barge Inn in Wiltshire

Lovely pub friendly ,and dog friendly, beautiful on a sunny day with the canel boats

We booked a table for two as was a Sunday. The restaurant was almost empty on arrival and we ordered dinner. I had the 6X steak and ale pie with chips and seasonal veg. It came with gravy. It was laced with too much salt. I expected a higher quality filling and couldn’t taste the ale at all. The filling was a dark combination of beef and salty stodge. I had to drink pints of water throughout the night to neutralise the salt. The service though was very good. What on Earth has happened to the old Barge Inn I remember?!

Just stopped for coffee but very pleasant by the frozen canal! Warm fire. It has a good reputation for food though.

I must admit, my husband and I only went here for food because The Three Magpies was closed. The food was quite poor, which I complained about at the time. They really need to work on their mashed potatoes. They don't serve draught Guinness, only 0% canned Guinness.

Amazing family get together just after Christmas. staff are great and the food.

Visited New Year's day. Was very busy, but nice atmosphere. Food was great, as was the service. Dog friendly, and loads of water bowls.

Friendly staff who love dogs. 6X and chips on a cold day. Perfect

Nice walk along the tow path to a fab lunch and nice walk back

Lovely location on the water, and fast and friendly service. The pub doesn’t look that amazing, but the roast pork was absolutely phenomenal. Simply one of the best roasts I’ve ever had.

This one of my favourite pubs .we were visiting family a couple of years ago and popped in for a drink to get warm in front of the lovely fire. Look forward to visiting in the summer time.

Situated on the Kennet and Avon Canal, this is a beautiful and very welcoming pub near Seend Cleeve. There is plenty of parking available if visiting by car. I alway stop here for rest and refreshment when cycling or walking this part of the canal. A good selection of beers available. Inside and outside dining available. Yesterday was one of those days an excellent pint of 6X alongside a Bacon, Brie and Cranberry sandwich with Fries and salad.

On arrival, very cosy and beautifully Christmassy…. Then 😞 Very underwhelming Christmas meal. Zero fresh veg. The food was lukewarm and overcooked. Certainly not like the photos used to advertise.

Booked a table for 4 due to its great location next to the canal. Great food, great service and superb staff. The live music at the other end of the pub was great too. A really enjoyable evening.

Gorgeous pub located right next to a canal with beautiful barges running through it! Sunday roast is stunning & the staff are always friendly. Love coming here on a Sunday with my partner & family 😊

Had our work do there .have never been there .thought it was wonderful .your right next to the canal and can see a few barges ( hence the name ) great meal at reasonable prices.staff are very friendly and acomidating .Will go there again,it would be my first choice in the summer for another works do

Lovely atmosphere, and really cosy, clean and warm. Fabulous pub for walks with the dog as it's right on the canal. We enjoyed lunch, 10/10 for the fries and service. Definitely go back again.. Christmas menus sounds tasty. Great value.

Pub with relaxing atmosphere on the banks of the canal. Nice outdoor garden and covered dining areas. We visited in the winter but would like to return in the summer to enjoy the setting. Dog friendly 🦮.

Visit at short notice having tried all morning to find somewhere accessible by wheelchair - Tel call first and staff were welcoming and truthful about access, and subsequently excellent at their jobs. Food very good value and good portions - clean and friendly premises in all respects, without piped music. Would recommend to anyone who wants a decent lunch in a proper pub that is in a lovely setting, without feeling 'off limits' if you aren't as mobile as the rest of the clientele. Well done !

Delightful accident. What a great find. Great friendly efficient service, awesome food and great beer. This is how to do it. Simply outstanding.

Excellent food and service went for my 50th Birthday highly recommend ,also dog friendly which is lovely to see now adays

Although we did not eat I had a good pint and my wife and I thought the staff and setting were fantastic.

Had an enjoyable evening at the Barge good food nice atmosphere good service

Stunning spot on the banks of the canal. Came back after enjoying a family lunch here two days ago & have now moored up for the night 🌙

Great price for what was a perfect country pub

Midweek is best when school is in

Great place to eat and drink and dog friendly

Good food, staff were great and atmosphere was brillant

Beautiful location by the Kennet & Avon Canal!

Having been a frequent visitor of the Barge in my younger years, I was excited to head back for Sunday lunch today and it did not disappoint: I think it’s the best best roast I have had in a long long time, service was fab, atmosphere was lovely, the food was divine! Super relaxed and no dramas for us with two young kids either. Thanks for a lovely afternoon.

Sunday roast at the barge inn. Superb quality of food with a welcoming service. Great value for money. Almost too much food to eat but reluctant to leave any. Booking for Sunday roast is essential, otherwise you will be disappointed.

We met family mid way for a walk and then a meal. We were seated at a big round table so that we could all easily talk to each other, which was lovely. Then for once I had several delicious sounding things to choose from on the Coeliac friendly menu. I opted for the Henry burger and I have to say it was one of the best I ever had! The bun which I never usually eat was delish, the meat was so tasty and the beef tomato the same size as the burger and bun! The ketchup etc was all gluten free too. All of our meals were great and then came the dessert menu....I had to have the gluten free Apple and blackberry crumble with custard (how could I not) and every mouthful was truly sublime. Am returning for a repeat asap. We had a great family time and the lovely server made it even better, she was adorable, so helpful and a credit to the pub management. I didn't get her name but she had a buzz cut and tattoos. Thank you so much for making our family meet up so special, we will be retuning :)

Welcoming, friendly staff and atmosphere. Super quick turnaround on the food, excellent size children's portions. Great place to stop along the canal.

Excellent service and food delt with my food allergies in a professional way. We will be back.

Dropped in whilst on the Canal. Very nice pub, great service & food. Dog friendly. 5⭐

Booked a last minute Sunday Lunch for 4 at 2pm 29th Sept, arrived and the venue was very loud and not really the best atmosphere for catching up with family. Ordered drinks and food and all was well, until the food arrived, plates cold, food just about warm and missing certain items…. Veg, potatoes etc. Two of the party had roast pork which was apparently so chewy and tough, one beef really fatty and one chicken cold but cooked. Really disappointing and not what we were expecting, would certainly not go back or recommend. Other pubs offer better roasts and better value for money.

Lovely atmosphere. We sat outside on a Lovely sunny day. Starters of chorizo and calamari were great but went downhill from there. I ordered warm quiche of the day with salad a d new potatoes the quiche had no flavour at all. Could not tell you what it was meant to be and they never said. Just egg filling with nothing else worse of all it came with chips and NOT new potatoes. Trying to find someone to report this to was impossible therefore meal spoilt. Will be going back to The Three Magpies next time.

Quality food and well kept ale. Friendly, professional staff. Beautiful canal-side setting. It's the details that make the difference... The banter between staff and regulars creates a relaxed atmosphere. My main meal was steak pie and chips - not only was the pie delicious, tender cuts of meat in a juicy flavoursome gravy but the oft overlooked chips had a crisp exterior and light fluffy texture. The veg was attractively presented. Dessert was the pub staple of treacle pudding, which again was prepared with care - light without a hint of stodge. The clotted cream ice cream was the perfect accompaniment. The landlord and lady should be rightly proud of the experience they offer.

Busy Sunday evening but great service and lovely location.

Thankyou to all the staff went there had light lunch had ham sandwitch was amazing had a lovely afternoon Thankyou

It’s been a while since we went to the barge for lunch and it will be a long time before I go again . Two roast meals Yorkshire puddings overcooked . Beef and roast pork nice . Vegetables plated with the meat not in a separate tureen . . I had hot smoked salmon salad .salmon was nice , however the portion was starter size, half a plate of salad leaves no tomatoes and a couple of radish sliced up. The ice cream ordered for desert was plonked on the table by a young lad who didn’t enquire who it was for . Yep I could have said something while there but they seamed dissinterested . Beautiful pub lovely setting . Poor service poor food choice

Great food, Great beer, staff are lovely Recommended

Excellent Sunday lunch. Book to reserve a table or be disappointed

Just stopped for a drink in garden - lovely spot by canal

A beautiful couple of hours sat in the beer garden enjoying my favourite pint of 6X and watching the barges go past

Midweek Drop in great sandwiches

Lovely friendly staff. Also beautiful bar stools. Good food too.

Nice canal side pub. Very fast service some of the food was a little like mass caterer however some was very good

Didn't eat here , just had drinks with friends. Lovely location. Beer expensive but on par with other pubs

I dont review many places, but this is a gem. Its a large place, but staff were professional and friendly and quick. Food was excellent. Fresh and well cooked. Good choice of real ales and excellently kept.

Wow! What a fantastic pub, the food was absolutely fantastic. I had the bbq food cooked by a very talented lady. The mac & cheese was to die for. The staff were exceptional. I can’t wait to visit again soon. The barge sure know how to put on an event, the barge fest was absolutely superb, live music all day and evening throughout the weekend and a breath taking canal setting. You will not be disappointed in visiting.

Decided on the spur of a moment for a pub lunch. We frequent the barge inn frequently for Sunday lunch. Lunch was as good as ever …. we both had steak and ale pie with the trimmings which was excellent! Friendly waiting staff … recommended!!

Awesome pub, excellent location, fabulous food. Service was above and beyond, live music with an excellent atmosphere 👌 well done guys stunning venue

Gem of a place, a must visit if your passing on canal boat or car, great food during the festival the waffles were great and good service too.

So the first ever Barge Fest... Absolutely amazing great time and care was given to get this arranged and it showed in the detail, hard working staff and great outside food, great live music, plenty of cider and lots for the kids, face painting mechanical bull,enjoyed every minute and the kids enjoyed watching the canal boats going by. Well done to all for a very enjoyable day :)

It was just about ok here;walked in and all the staff seemed miserable...no one said hello so not a good start.However our waitress was great and attentive....food generally ok but the battered haddock was far too oily and greasy.

Fabulous evening at The Barge after spontaneously mooring right by the pub. Excellent food, environment and the best staff. 10/10 all round

A wonderful place serving delicious food from both the kitchen and the garden kitchen.

A beautiful restaurant located on the canal. Very friendly staff and the menu is varied, reasonably priced and delicious! Very welcoming, excellent service and wonderful food. Totally recommend!

A beautiful restaurant located on the canal. Very friendly staff and the menu is varied, reasonably priced and delicious! Very welcoming, excellent service and wonderful food. Totally recommend!

Lovely setting, great selection of drinks. Had a pint sat by the canal, watching the boaters.

I used to go here when I was a kid back in the 60s. Like most pubs it’s lost a bit of its old world charm and is obviously “managed”. There used to be a barmaid and bar man which added that bit extra that people love. We had breakfast outside under the shade. The breakfast bap is to die for and is better value than standard plated version. Lovely place as it’s always been. I’m sure my Dad was looking down on us and urging me to grab a pint of 6X!

Bit of an odd situation to find myself in, but I was refused meals with gluten in based on a throw away comment from another member of my family. I opt to eat gluten free pasta as a life style choice and so was pointed out that there was a gluten free menu to be then told that I wouldn’t be able to eat anything with gluten in to protect the chefs and restaurant. I was told that intolerances would be treated as allergies - to which I have neither. This would have been fine by me, but I don’t eat meat and so had one option on the menu to choose from. It was disappointing to say the least and felt as though I wasn’t heard or acknowledged. Frankly, I should have just not ordered or spent money with you based on this experience, but was taken aback in the moment. I’ll be reaching out to you to log a complaint based on this experience.

A rare stop between Devizes and Bradford on Avon on the Kennet and Avon canal towpath, and we were really happy with the service, great coffee, nice tea in a generous pot, and creamy scrambled eggs on toast. We were here on Sunday morning, when the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly

Great pub next to the canal, great service and lovely setting. Food was good and reasonably priced for the location. Would definitely recommend for both a meal and to enjoy a drink in a lovely setting.

Friendly staff, dogs welcome. You can moor your boat right in front of the pub. So nice! Food is good, drinks are good, nice outside area with shade. Loved it!

Superb location, but food was nothing special.

"Wait at the end of the bar if you have a reservation" the sign said. There was a guy there, at the end of the bar with a computer. I stood, waited and waited...he totally blanked me for a good 5 mins. If I wasn't meeting a friend there, I would have just walked out Customer service/welcome zero points. I went back to the main bar area and was dealt with politely and efficiently . Lovely location right on the canal. Food and table service was good.

All excellent great atmosphere specially if the sun is out

Perfect location and surroundings, really lovely pub.

Nice pint in a perfect location right on the canal

Very disappointing. Ordered the Camembert starter off the gluten free menu. It was brought out without the red onion marmalade that the menu said it came with. Enquired about it, the waiter said they'd go and get it. He came back and said "It has gluten in it". Strange, as it is listed on the GF menu, but we are not allergic so we said that's fine. He then came back and said "My manager says I can't give it to you as it has gluten in it" which is rubbish as we'd said we weren't allergic, just preferably Gluten free. Our choice whether we eat it or not anyway, but why list it on the GF menu? My guess is they'd run out, in which case just say that. Once we'd finished our starter, we then waited over an hour for our mains. Won't be going back. Edit: The Barge Inn replied to this review asking me to email them. I emailed them twice and they have never replied. They have now deleted the reply. Disgusting service.

Nice location! Calamari was ok and the chicken was also ok. Cold veggie burger, cold crumble, long waits to get drinks/food etc - a lot of people complaining around us so didn’t want to add to that - wouldn’t return!

This is a great place to eat reasonably priced and fast service,friendly waiters just a nice place overall with a lovely view.

Nice meal by canal. We moored opposite the pub.

We were on the canal trip. Pulled up there for the night and had a great meal. Also can sit outside and enjoy the sunshine

We came to celebrate my 60th birthday on sunday there were 14 of us,we had a delicious sunday roast,and various lovely sweets after,we were looked after very well,such a lovely place,we will be back what's not to like.

Absolutely lovely place to go for a pint, great range of beers and ciders on tap, lovely staff and stunning location next to the canal!

Beautiful location on the canal and large bar & dining area. Friendly welcome and attentive service. Food was reasonably priced and good quality. Was a bit quiet due to football on tv (not shown in pub).

Our local spot for a drink - always nice.

A nice place to have a drink on the canal. The food is the same menu that is found at all of thie brewery's pubs nearby but all very nice. A great place to pop in for a quick meal and to watch the world go by

We had the Sunday lunch & it was really good, will have that again .

A really lovely find for a pub lunch outside overlooking the canal. Delicious and fresh fish n chips, nice cold beer and really nice staff.

2 visits Sunday lunch and a cake and coffee both very good.

Fantastic place to eat, with great views of the Kennet & Avon canal. Staff are really friendly and welcoming, also the food is to die for. We keep going back despite living 50 odd miles away. I would give them 10 stars if I could.

Booked a table for Sunday roast. Weather was nice so picked an outside bench. Polite and efficient staff, food didn’t take long to arrive, despite it being quite busy. Plenty of roast beef, no skimping on portions like some places, good roasters and veg. Had a side of cauliflower cheese that was super tasty. Bottle of wine to go with it, watching the narrow boats going by. Doesn’t get any better does it. Definitely recommended.

Really lovely evening, service was great, lovely menu with quality ingredients. Reasonably priced with a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere.

Half of the staff were lovely and the other half looked like they didn’t want to be there. Scampi very watery and bad quality, would not recommend. Chips were good tho! Atmosphere is nice, better for drinks than food.

Lovely Pub beside the canal. Great in summer, to sit outside alongside the canal. Very busy but Great view. Value for money is OK.

The service was great - more than accommodating staff! Food was really lovely too, we had a fab time here.

Nice pub. Came here years ago and was surprised when stopping of for a pint recently, how nice an atmosphere it had, so we booked a meal with family for our 20th wedding anniversary. It was really nice. It wasn't too busy and we weren't kept waiting for long. The staff were polite and attentive and the food was lovely. Having Wadworth Swordfish on tap was a big bonus too!

Friendly staff, very welcoming and the food was very good and very filling

Very warm welcome . Very attentive staff. Good pub grub .Good value . Lovely setting

Bang average, Guinness was bitter cause of dirty lines and my steak ciabatta was stale but decent flavour.

The Barge looked after us very well for a big family gathering. Service was attentive and efficient, while the food was well cooked and presented.

I had a wake here, food and service were top notch and good value.

Always a joy to have Sunday dinner at this lovely canal side pub

Lovely friendly place, we would love to visit again x

Pub food at gourmet prices. It had been a while since I last ate here so thought I'd treat my partner and I to dinner on Sunday afternoon. What a mistake that was! I ordered ham, egg and chips and a burger, nothing too ostentatious. Over £15 for ham egg and chips?? What planet are you on?? The ham, whilst sliced fairly thick, was strung with fat, the chips weren't cooked enough and the eggs...well, they were fried eggs. I had the exact same meal at another pub not 4 days before this. That cost me £6.95 and whilst the ham may have been slightly thinner, it certainly wasn't £10 worse! And the burger.....£17?? It was a burger and fries.....that's it. Sort your prices out and I may come back! I didn't complain at the time because we'd already had a very long day and I didn't want to cause a scene in front of my new partner.

Another visit to one of our favourite places. I mean what is not to love? Really great food, great selection of drinks, lovely setting next to the canal, and fabulous service. booked again for next week. Plenty of seats inside and out, book in advance because this does get quite busy during lunch and dinner and definitely on the weekends. (especially Sunday's) So many dishes we have tried and all thoroughly enjoyed, my husbands fish and chips was huge! the Truffle and parmesan fries are wonderful... and me? Well I have to highly recommend the steak pie, mash, greens and gravy made with 6X to have of course alongside a pint of 6X, and the same should be said with a the sticky toffee pudding, made with Swordfish Ale (infused with Rum - absolutely delicious- quite treacly) so had to have a pint of Swordfish with that too... yep highly recommend.

Lovely little pub - easy walk from camping and Caravanning site. Warm welcome on arrival. Plenty of gf options on the menu, food was great. Lovely waiting staff. Really enjoyed the meal