the barn owl inn in Warrington

We came here for lunch and have been a few times. This time we booked a pod, with a heater, this experience all the more pleasurable. Every time we come here Calum a member of staff here has always been like today polite considerate and always has a smile on his face. Thanks to him and the great lunch it's another great time here. Regards Stephen

I was debating between 2 and a 3 but it wasn’t average we have been a few times this year it’s hit and miss with things like them getting your order right but food always ok when they get it right but today the food wasn’t good the stater was fine the roast dinner the roast potatoes were rock hard there is crispy and not being able to cut them the beef was tough then got the pudding and the custard stone cold 20 mins later still no pudding my hub had eaten is so I cancelled it was also a little taken Back by the man behind the bar picking up somthing out of the poppy box shouting to another member of staff what is this sh- t the girl told him for him to reply I don’t f-ing like the British army for you to judge how loud it was we were sat near the conservatory and I wear hearing aids everyone has a right to there own beliefs but in a work environment isn’t professional and offensive to us that do support and are thankful for what the poppy represents

The food was good quality and there was lots of it, perhaps so much it could be seen as wasteful. The staff were very pleasant but service was chaotic. Main courses being served before starter plates were cleared and coffee being served before dessert. The atmosphere needs considerable work. Not a relaxing place to eat. Background music louder than some gigs I have been to and lights brighter than a floodlit football pitch. Furniture more school canteen than restaurant.

Had an early visit, yesterday evening. As usual, the food was excellent and good value. The staff were efficient and attentive and made us feel comfortable and welcome, especially Kelly who joined in with our lighthearted banter. Made us feel 21 again.... again! All the staff are a credit to the Barn Owl.

The venue for this month’s lunch club. Seven of us enjoyed the 2 course lunch menu with a good choice and really nice food with friendly service.

Fantastic, we booked table 2 which gave us a lovely view of the canal and the scenery beyond. Great value for money and lovely customer service, nothing was too much trouble. A bonus was the lovely balmy summer weather which really made the venue shine. I would suggest that you book because it was busy. Also a lovely catch up with friends.

We recently celebrated a birthday here We dined in one of the outdoor pods which was lovely The food was really good but what made the experience was the friendly staff

You are in for a surprise when you drive down Warrington Road as there are small businesses but then, there it is, The Barn Owl once known as the Admiral Benbow. We sat inside but there are pods along the canal. From our table you had a panoramic view across the canal, canal boats came and went. The food was freshly prepared and could not be faulted. The service was excellent, not rushed and you could ask for things to be omitted from your salad. The fish and chips were very good, crisp batter not greasy. Good portions. Give it a try!

Went here for the first time with friends who are regularly. I can understand why! Great reasonably priced menu, lovely food and friendly but professional service. It was lucky that we had booked as it was very busy. Situation on the canal is lovely and the property is attractive and well maintained. Good access for wheelchair users. Will definitely be back. Only negative was the customer who came in just before we left with a huge and hideous unmuzzled dog that he left alone on the terrace, fastened to the furniture, with a young child while he got drinks. Dog was able to drag the furniture. Along with other customers, when we were leaving we went via a different door rather than pass him. One lady was almost in tears.

Agree get rid of those sheds outside they spoil the look of the place. Have been a few times to this traditional English pub . Food the homemade pie.s not up to scratch this time curry was ok . The beer and decor great. Nice atmosphere.

Beautiful location, one of our favourite pubs to walk to through Spud Wood or along the canal. Great refurbishment and very friendly staff. We didn’t eat this time but the food did look very appetising. Lovely views of the canal but what really spoils it is the Covid style outside pods, you have taken away the outside seating area which always use to be full of people enjoying the sun and views.

We’ve been going to the Barn Owl for many years, since moving to Lymm in 2011. However our most recent visits (twice in a week, once with friends) have ranked amongst the best. Being outside the village centre it’s easy to forget the pub even exists but in our opinion it can only be described as a bit of a hidden gem. The food has always been decent and the prices remain reasonable for the excellent quality on offer. However it’s the service (which has never really been poor) which has really ‘gone up a notch’ since our previous visits. Every single member of the current team is polite, friendly and efficient and can’t do enough to ensure you enjoy your visit, even when you’re sitting in one of the outdoor pods and potentially “out of sight, out of mind”. The team here could teach other pubs and restaurants in the area a thing or two about customer service. They have genuinely got it spot on! Their hard work seems to be paying off as the pub was very busy on both occasions we went and will no doubt get busier over the summer months, given its lovely spot overlooking the canal. Golden Fleece, take note. Thanks again team Barn Owl. We will no doubt be back again soon and will continue to spread the word!

We have been going for years and are always pleased- the delightful staff serve lovely food at reasonable prices - thats why we keep going back Negative -parking

the food was really excellent and the staff were very friendly and helpful they were really brilliant and helpful to me and my boyfriend tonight

Beautiful location. Delicious food! Exceptionally friendly staff. Every request was met with a smile. Quick service. Very cosy atmosphere. Large car park.

Had an excellent meal but totally let down by the disabled toilet all it contains is a couple of bars a low toilet with no side bars totally inadequate I would advise anyone who needs a proper disabled toilet not to go there spoiled my day I emailed the Barn Owl but haven't received a reply yet

This is a lovely pub with great views of the canals and the barges which slowly meander by. The food is always beautiful and the staff are friendly

First visit and won’t be our last. Really attentive service, with good food and generous portions. Lovely airy pub with tables refreshingly not on top of each other. Well Done

Lovely food nice friendly staff food came really quick they have a smaller menu for those with smaller appetite dog friendly I think but best to check reserve table is a must just incase

Great food..large portions with option for smaller one. Always hot...friendly staff Been a few times always excellent food

This place definitely qualifies as a hidden gem! We checked it out following a recommendation and really liked it. Has a lovely calm atmosphere by the canal and nice service too. They even have pods by the canal which you can reserve! Good menu with plenty of choice and the food was really nice and very well presented. Prices reasonable. The only unpleasant note was a sticker in the gents promoting a neo-nazi group. Let’s hope that is removed pronto. We will definitely be back soon.

Lovely place, lovely people, and very nice pub food. It was great to sit and eat with the most beautiful view and the canal next to you. Love the pods and the wildlife. Well worth a visit or two.

It's the second time for a lovely meal always been satisfaction very good value for money 👏 👏👏 we will be coming again

Went with my wife and dad on his recommendation. Busy on a weekday lunchtime and glad that we had booked. Dad enjoyed a choice from the senior menu, we both had fish from the specials and drinks. Ale was very good as was the food. Service equally good. Vfm and the only disappointment was the weather!

Visited with my elderly parents. Me and Dad ordered off the senior citizens menu. Not because we wanted a cheap meal but because we wanted a smaller portion size. Our currys were huge - I would hate to see a full size one. It would have been OK but the curry wasn’t pleasant at all, being thick and dark. I normally finish my meals but I couldn’t even get half way through this plateful because as well as being huge it was not nice. Mum wanted something that wasn’t on the senior citizens menu so I asked if they could provide a smaller portion. Again I mentioned I wasn’t worried about the price but she didn’t want to be overfaced. What arrived was humoungous and Mum literally couldn’t face it. This place really seems to place quantity above quality. It’s the third time I’ve visited and it will definitely be the last time.

Wonderful service and food at this hotel. We arrived very early for our reservation and the staff arranged for a pod to be given to us until our table was ready. The Sunday roast was exceptional, vegetables perfectly cooked and a large portion of meat. They welcomed my sister's dog and actually brought out some roast beef for him!

Went for lunch today with more family members on my recommendation, as I went for early evening meal a couple of weeks ago when it was excellent. Unfortunately today the service was nowhere near as good as two weeks ago. One of the main courses was missed off the order when the food arrived. Therefore four of us had finished our main course when the fifth person got his. Two of us wanted a specific dessert which we had previously had, which was delicious but they had run out of it. I hadn’t actually seen anyone else eating this dessert on this occasion so they can’t have had many in the first place. Sorry but wasn’t impressed today and the guests i brought for the first time were not impressed and they wouldn’t return.

We like the location and the views. We liked eating outside. The covid system of texting orders in was clever in theory but unfortunately didnt work and we had to catch a waiters eye after all. Be safe by all means but it did seem a bit over the top really as we were outside anyway. Parking good but would not have liked the tables at the side of the car park. Food was good and very large portions but they forgot my veg and i did too till it was too late. They also forgot the cutlery and someone rather sniffy with me when i went to get some as our meals were getting cold while we waited. Had to go out and wait again and food def cold before they arrived. Maybe give them out when take the order?Overall, we did have a good time but could have been better. Maybe it will get better as they get used to the new realities

We went for an afternoon lunch with my family we had half a lager, half a bitter an hot chocolate and a glass of fresh orange, they were excellent. We ordered onion rings, of which the onions were not cooked, we had chips, which were greasy and tasted like they were warmed up, and cheesy garlic pizza (base was wafer thin) and a meat feast pizza again wafer thin base, would not go there for food ever again

Lovely welcome on arrival. Extensive adult and child menu. Served promptly with a lovely meal. Would definitely go again

Barn owl Lymm, excellent service, delicious food, wonderful service. Marvellous views. Must go again

We ordered the steak and ale pie with chips and it was great. The toffee fudge dessert was excellent.

Pre lockdown birthday meal Visited Sunday 1 Nov with family. Lovey welcome. Seated straight away. All Covid practices in place. Food selection good and served nice and hot. Staff attentive and friendly ..fab place to go and can’t wait to sit outside with a gin in the summer Thank you for a great afternoon.

My partner and I have eaten here many times and we love it. It has a warm, friendly atmosphere with beautiful views right next to the canal. The food is fabulous proper home cooked meals that extremely reasonably priced. It’s definitely worth a visit.

Saturday lunch we had a meal at The Barn Owl.I booked table 3.Overlooking the canal and views of Cheshire.All the coved. Precautions were in place.A very pleasant young lady took our order.There is a good choice of food,served piping hot,I had Beer Battered Haddock,lovely.I would recommend The Barn Owl for a pub meal.Stay Safe.Jean and Graham.

My husband and I have been out to lunch every Monday since opening again in July. We have tried different places, but the Barn Owl is much the best. Thank you.

We stopped here for a bit of lunch. Both of us had the club Sandwich special. Very tasty, nicely cooked chicken, crispy bacon, well toasted bread. Everything you want from a sandwich. Would come again.

Had lunch with a friend today 17th Sept 2020 as the place was recommended. Had excellent food and service. Well organised , very relaxing ambience. 10/10 L

Not been since I went with late in-laws. It was their favourite place for senior citizens meals. The only change is the refurbishment which has given a fresh atmosphere . The portions are still filling and the quality is excellent. Owners and staff friendly as ever. Can’t recommend enough, superb. Will be regulars again.

Great food, lovely staff, very welcoming and friendly locals, good selection of real ale. If travelling on a boat it is worth the 10 minute walk under the canal bridge and over to the other side. Looking forward to returning next year!

Nice people but shocking pub food . Sorry but the beef was like eating my own shoes. Lady that served was lovely

This lovely little place never disappoints .The steak pie is absolutely amazing.The staff are always welcoming and nothing is to much trouble.We went last night and with the covid 19 restrictions we felt totally safe .They have took more than 50% of their tables out.There was lots of space to keep the social distancing.You could see the safety and well-being of the customer was the companies Upmost priority.We will be back on a regular basis .

Lovely for lunch! Came here with my parents for lunch and it was so nice. Right on the canal so the views are lovely and there’s plenty of fresh air. Nice fresh pint and the fish and chips is spot on. Recommend!!

This was our first click and collect hot meal during the Covid Pandemic. We ordered a roast turkey dinner, which came with cauliflower cheese, broccoli, peas, carrot and swede mash, Yorkshire pudding, new potatoes and roast potatoes along with a separate pot of gravy. The meal was laid out in a large foil container and it kept hot during our 15 minute drive back home. The only negative I found was the meal did not contain a little cranberry sauce. Perhaps this isn’t possible in the current circumstances? A very filling lunch and if we had been eating inside we couldn’t have managed a pudding.We did note a few people outside the pub enjoying a drink and about 3 tables occupied inside. This was just after the pub had opened for business.We would definitely recommend an online click and collect meal if you are, like us, still a little hesitant to eat out. Well done team Barn Owl.

Five of us went for our first meal since lockdown was lifted so we had no hesitation in visiting The Barn Owl At Agden Wharf.Carl and his staff have done a brilliant job of making sure everyone who visits the pub whether for a meal or just drinks can do so in full confidence that they feel safe and secure. The whole place has been fully refreshed both inside and out. We spent the best part of three hours there eating excellent meals and enjoying refreshing drinks, and if it wasn'tfor some of our party going to work tomorrow we would still be there now.Many thanks to both Carl and his staff for a very enjoyable day. We will be back VERY SOON.

First time been here. Booked for Sunday lunch. Top notch grub and all the staff nice and friendly. These are strange times we live in with the covid but they have everything in order. I will be backBarry

We have visited The Barn Owl for food twice since the pub reopened last week. On both occasions the service has been excellent. Hand sanitizer at the entrance, newly refurbished toilets, staff wearing ppe, drinks and cutlery delivered on a tray and not handled by staff, tables socially distanced, table service operating, lots of cleaning evident during our visit. The food was excellent as usual and the senior citizens menu is still available and very good value with good portion sizes. Friendly staff and very attentive. It was quiet when we visited on Tuesday evening and felt completely safe. Definitely worth visiting. We will be back soon.

Booked a table for lunch for 2 and we both had fish and chips, seeing as it was Friday, food was lovely. Service was a little slow due to short staff as this was explained to us by the polite waitress. We didn’t mind the wait as the quality of food made up for the wait. We will definitely come back again.

I’d been to the Barn Owl quite often, and always found the portions a bit too hefty for me, although the outlook over open fields and huge sky, and the canal boats tied up alongside make it an attractive venue. So it’s been nice recently to have a pensioner’s menu, which has sensible choices and sizes of food, and sitting in the extension is very pleasant (until it rains when the noise is amazing!) If only parking was easier. I always seem to be on the lane a long way off in bad weather. Still a full car park and busy restaurant shows how popular the place is, so maybe I am odd about having reservations. Service is very good and staff friendly. I really can’t put a finger on why I’m not more enthusiastic.

Two friends and I went for a meal on Friday, one friend had never been before, we was looking forward to the generous portion meals but was disappointed with the poor size meals we were served. I asked our waitress if we had the pensioner specials by mistake but she said no the meals were correct. We have had the cheaper options before and our meals looked that size.Have never been able to manage a pudding on previous visits but we order apple pie and custard, but as with the other courses the portion size was very small ,the wide end of the slice was about 1 inch wide, more a sliver than a portion. There was a lot of custardIt’s a shame if things have changed in the past we have praised this pub to anybody that would listen but perhaps we will not do so in future

Not been to the Barn Owl for a number of years, So it was nice to see the place busy.its usually a good sign.It was Brothers Birthday and everything went very well, Senior Menu 2 courses for £8.75 and it was lovely, Fish and Chips and Apple Pie and Custard, Smiling Staff ,Might need a bigger Car Park in Future. Thanks Barn Owl.

We have been quite a few times and today took friends for lunch. The food and service was really good. They had a pensioners menu with plenty of choice and very reasonably priced.

Booked a table for 4. Arrived . Warm greeting. Table by window overlooking canal. Drinks ordered and enjoyed. Ordered from old folks’ menu . Starters arrived and enjoyed. Mains arrived and enjoyed. Relaxing chat. Coffees ordered and enjoyed . More chat . Bill ordered and enjoyed !! £66 including all food , bottle of wine ,a beer ,a soft drink and 4 coffees. Over two hours of enjoyment . Thank you Barn Owl staff for a great lunch and excellent service .

Went here for a meal with friends, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere. Terri, Clare and the team were just fantastic, couldn’t of been any better. Definitely coming back 👍

Been going to the Barn Owl for at least 8 years with my dad and there’s nothing nicer sitting in the sun outside with a ploughman’s. The food has always been good ,hot and plenty of it , but nearly every few months they change the way you are served ,you get a menu you don’t get a menu , you go to the bar to be served you don’t go to the bar you get your drinks yourself or the staff will come to the table . It’s changed again and I hope it stays the same for a while. We had spicy parsnip soup to start piping hot and very tasty, dad had corned beef hash off the smaller menu but was still a good size ,I had the seafood salad which was huge salmon,king prawns tuna shrimp lovely. The only criticism I have was the bread was a bit ropey you need to source a good baker who can deliver daily .we will be going back cheers

We are regular customers of The Barn Owl and have always found it a friendly welcoming place. We visited tonight and were very disappointed with the whole experience. We walked in and found ourselves a table, no one came over to our table to take the order so I went up to the bar to get some menus. One member of staff was stood talking at the end of the bar and the other one was serving. We eventually ordered our food and when our starters were cleared we were then offered the dessert menus... before our mains... anyway The main meals came which were cold and not very good quality at all, the veg also looked like it had been sat there all night.This has put us off coming back here which is a real shame. One member of staff was lovely and helpful, the other lady behind the bar was more interested in chatting rather than serving the customers. Very unprofessional and not a very nice atmosphere, Won’t be returning.

You couldn’t make this up.On the Specials Board: “Monkfish Tails......£12.95”On the plate: one tiny monkfish tail on a large mound of vegetables, mostly potato.Customer to waitress: “The menu says monkfish tails, so I anticipated at least two, not a single tiny specimen”.Waitress to customer a few minutes later: “We are very sorry. It was the last portion. We will not charge for it.A short while later, a generous portion of monkfish tails arrives at an adjacent table where the customers arrived after us.Manager to customer: “I am serving at the bar. I have no idea what goes on in the kitchen”.Cook to customer: “It’s a misprint on the Specials Board. It’s priced up correctly for one tail. And I didn’t say it was the last portion.”Customer to cook: “ I see that you have just served at least two tails to another customer”.Cook (smirking) to customer: “You have to ask for more than one.”And as for the dessert: cold stodge described as Bread and butter pudding.Moral of the tail, as explained to the manager: don’t lie to customers because:• Trust in the staff and the business is lost forever.• They will tell their friends, who will tell their friends...• They will put it on Tripadvisor.Our group spent £150. We will take our custom and money elsewhere.

As always a good selection of dishes plus the carvery which was really tasty, with a choice of three meats and plenty of Vegetables and the usual trimmings. My daughter was extremely impressed with the vegan chilli.

Food always good , let dogs in which is a bonus, service a little slow , but nothing really bad . Food hot and yummy 😋

Stopped by for a bite to eat on a quiet Saturday. I was immediately impressed by the view with lovely plate glass windows overlooking fields and a gorgeous section of the canal. Staff were all friendly and polite and I got an excellent beer recommendation. Food was quick and with generous portions at a reasonable price. All in all a great little country pub that has earned its popularity!

Advisable to book if you want to be certain of a table here, it's very popular both at lunchtimes and evenings. This time we visited at lunchtime when they serve a 'Golden Years' two, or three course menu, especially for senior citizens. Excellent food, value and service. A very friendly comfortable pub serving good food. We thoroughly recommend it and will definitely return.

Can recommend Sunday lunch. Good choice on regular menu and specials board pretty good. Well worth a visit.

Excellent meal . Booked for 16. All meals beautifully fresh and staff very helpful - was able to email a preorder whuch made everything very smooth. I had sea bass which was delicious and the seafood kebab looked and i beleive tasted fantastic. Will be going again.

We’ve been going for years and always looked forward to our visit s BUT last two visits not been up

Lovely place and setting near the waterways. really good food, good variety, very good service. Menu and offers avilable. Highly recommended but book a table so not to be dissappointed

We came here for the first time for my sons 13th birthday as he wanted a carvery. I called Sunday lunch time and asked if they could sort a table last minute for 10 people for 6pm and they said that it wouldn’t be a problem. We arrived and we were greeted by friendly staff in a lovely atmospheric pub next to the canal.we all chose the carvery and it was delicious and lots of it too. For dessert we had the chocolate brownie, ice cream and also the homemade trifle and they were all fantastic. When we were leaving they gave my son some bottles of j20 for his birthday for free. Will definitely be back here. Had such a wonderful night, and my son had a lovely birthday meal -thank you!

On returning from holiday some friends took us here for lunch. What a surprise a lovely setting right on the canal side. We are all of retirement age and they do a special lunch time menu for us oldies. and what a menu good proper pub grub. I had the corned beef hash and I can honestly say it was one of the best I'v tasted the other three in the party were also very happy with there meals and dind'nt cost the earth.

Every time we visit this place the food is delicious, service fast and friendly. The setting of this place with seating outside by the canal conjures up a wonderful atmosphere

Been to the Barn Owl several times and always had an enjoyable lunch.

What a fantastic place. Never been before and will definitely go again! Delicious food - great surroundings. Thank you for making my fathers birthday special

Have enjoyed the huge fish salad twice now - salmon, prawn, tuna, shrimp. It's great value! The service is good, friendly staff and a nice setting. Well done all!

Went twice last week with my 94 years young mother. Short notice bookings got us window seats on the Monday, but not the Wednesday. My mother needs the light to see her food properly, but the message is more that booking needs to be earlier on busier days for a popular destination. Food good. Service excellent on the quieter Monday, but a bit stretched on the busy Wednesday.Tho on the Wednesday, the kind waitress had my mother's prawn cocktail served on a dish with sliced up lettuce. In the dimness she could better catch the prawns. Overall experience merits the 4 blobs

A fantastic place with lovely food. Always managed to squeeze us in but would recommend you book due to how popular it is. They even tweaked the order to what we wanted and nothing was too much trouble. Food was nice and warm and very tasty. Would highly recommend.

We enjoyed lunch here with 4 other friends. The food was tasty. The prices were acceptable. We ate inside as it was drizzly & a bit chilly, but in good weather it would be lovely to eat outside, as it is alongside the canal.

My wife and I have often eaten here from the senior citizens menu and we have never been disappointed.

We decided to try the Barn Owl after reading good reviews on trip advisor, impressed on arrival, full car park. Lots of people sitting eating on the canal side, full inside the pub. Only two tables available this was looking very promising, nice décor, polite waitress. My wife's choice was "Cock & Bull" Tender strips of rump steak, chicken breast, onions, mushrooms in a creamy peppercorn sauce. Not cheap at £16.95. I went for the homemade steak and ale pie. The first thing I noticed with my homemade pie was the portion of frozen chips. The second thing I noticed was my wife's face as she tried to chew the tender steak. She said the peppercorn sauce was pepper less. She managed to eat some of the chicken, but left the rest of her meal. I managed half of the pie but left the catering chips. The cold veg and peas also stayed on the plate. The waitress asked were we finished, but did not ask why we had left so much food. Another waitress brought the bill and again we were not asked if we had enjoyed our meal! I cannot understand why this place was packed because our meals were terribly, inedible .Whether the rest of the customers were having the carvery and just eating what was edible we don't know. As we left the building staff were confronting a party of approx. 8 persons saying that they had not paid the bill. How I wish we had done the same. One thing we do know is that the Barn Owl is not on our places to visit anymore !

Been here a few times , never disappoints, was very busy and didn’t seem much staff on although they managed ok , always with a smile 😀, food good , service acceptable, nice to sit out and feed ducks 🦆

Stumbled upon this place, so inviting to site outside along the canal for a drink that turned into a fish & chips meal, excellent service excellent food couldn’t be better.

We had the senior special three course meal. Supposedly smaller portions - certainly plenty big enough for us. Staff were pleasant and attentive, food was very good and choice is wider than most pub/restaurants including dishes that you don't see everywhere. Will definitely go again.

Located next to the canal, the Barn Owl offers a good menu. The service was very good and the staff were very helpful. There was no delay between the courses and all course were very good. Will return again

It’s a bit shabby and although staff very pleasant food average . It neeeds a refurb and looks more like a cafe than a pub. Location next to the canal would be good in summer but would not return

This was our second visit which turned out to be even more impressive than the first time. Service was friendly and fast. Food excellent, atmosphere very pleasant. We particularly appreciated that there was no music which made chatting over a relaxed mealtime possible.

We had a very enjoyable, tasty lunch, sitting at a great table overlooking the canal. The staff were very attentive, without being obtrusive.

My wife and I accompanied by our granddaughter and great granddaughter visited The Barn Owl for lunch today. We arrived to find the front door padlocked, however a short time later a man arrived and opened the pub. Four people walked in just before us and we followed them. We asked for a table and were told that there was only four tables in the middle of the main bar area available. We chose a table and asked the man who had opened the pub, who was behind the bar, if we had to order at the bar, he said , “no it’s table service” eventually after asking for drinks a few times, a waiter decided to ask if he could help. We ordered our drinks and asked if we could order food to which he replied “I only do drinks”. The drinks arrived and again we asked if we could order food, “someone will be with you shortly “was the reply. By now over half the tables were occupied and most of them had ordered their food. As we had a three year old with us who was getting fed up with waiting,we decided that we would pay for the drinks and go elsewhere. The man behind the bar, who I guess was the owner, was far from impressed and snapped back that they only had one person taking orders and they do it by table numbers. I explained that everyone who had ordered food came in after us. He was not interested. Then because he could not find our bill, he said

Had lunch here today. What a lovely setting right on the canal. Had a table overlooking the canal so had wonderful views whilst we had lunch. This pub had a senior citizen menu which we chose from. I had poached salmon and hubby had corned beef hash. Thoroughly enjoyed both. Then for dessert we had meringue with berries and fresh cream and apple pie and custard. All for £8.25 each. Total bill for meal, drinks and coffee was £29.00. Good value for money. Had our coffee outside on the terrace to watch the ducks and boats going by. Stay friendly and helpful. A very comfortable dining experience. Will definitely be going back. Food is served up to 2.30.

My husband and I have enjoyed summer canal side drinks and lunch with friends here so it was a no brainer to choose The Barn Owl for a 60th birthday get together for 12, mid week. The newly refurbished Terrace room was warm, cosy and private. Service was efficient and we were made to feel that nothing was too much trouble. All our meals were delicious (as I knew they would be!). Free bottle of wine for my husband was a lovely surprise too.

Really great restaurant staff are helpful good selection of menus for food allergies best to make a book in advance just to be safe as well

Had a very good Christmas meal here in early December. The food was excellent & could not be faulted. There was a bit of a mix up on arrival since although we had booked & specified an area for preference of table. Unfortunately, someone else with a similarly name had also booked but had arrived before us & been given our table. No matter, the management sorted it out satisfactorily which is a sign of a well run establishment. It was excellent & we will return.

We arrived at 12md, pre booked a table. We were welcomed and shown to our table, our drinks arrived and we ordered from an interesting menu. This was my 4th visit, at all occasions the food had been good quality and well presented, the only gripe was the slow service. This time, however, service was more prompt, the Thai curry was tasty and nicely presented, my friends lasagne was likewise, as was the sea bass and vegetables.This is a quirky and interesting place to eat, I would recommend it and would certainly come again.

What a delightful pub and restaurant. There was a good menu with plenty of choice. The food was delicious. The pub is situated right on the side of the canal, so would be lovely to visit in the summer. We will certainly be going back there.

This is the 14th time we have visited the Barn owl, each time with a group of 6+ and I can honestly say we have never had bad service or a bad meal, the staff are great and very accommodating and nothing is too much trouble for them we will be back soon and will keep on using the barn owl as it’s a great venue and a lovely place to finish a walk.

Absolutely fabulous food & all the staff made our night very special. Can not wait to book for 2019. Thanks from Jan, Keith & friends

2 pensioners, two parents & 2 teenage boys shared dinner at the barn Owl. The boys and parents had not visited this canal-side before but al were impressed by the ambiance in the restaurant, the service and quality of food on offer.

Food average for pub grub but certainly not cheap Overcharged for too many drinks, and when we raised the issue they had the audacity to question us ! Won’t be returning any time soon .......

Had eaten here previously do thought it would be nice to have the senior Christmas lunch.

returned to the barn owl again and belive me we have to travel any how my wife and i took our parents out for a meal and a chat tera time ish and a great time was had by all i really do recommend this place and in the summer it,s even better as its right on the manchester ship canal and the wildlife is great to watch

Popped in today place quite busy. Thought we would have to wait but waitress came straight away to take drinks order when they came back took our food order straight away. Our starter arrived and we both has black pudding, very enjoyable, followed by the Sunday carvery which we had to go get ourselves, typical of all carvery food.

Food good, especially the carvery. Staff good. Location and pub itself lovely. Price for a single gin and tonic is £4.70 :( . Watch out for drinks prices though the wine was expected price. Gave poor review only based on drinks. Owners need to stop being greedy.

I visited here for the first time last and & I am still how come I have never heard of this place despite living within 15 miles of it for most of my life. it is in a fairly remote location but clearly other people are aware of how good it is because it was very busy on a wet Friday lunchtime.

Mums birthday 10 adults went for lunch you need to book even for two,gets very busy food great staff nice reasonable price . Booked for Boxing Day that impressed .