The Bistro in the Barn in Barnsley

I don't very often feel compelled to leave a review but wanted to share with you this beautiful little restaurant which had been highly recommended by some friends. The food was cooked to perfection, the table service outstanding and front of house extremely welcoming. The portions are very generous and the lamb shank just melted in the mouth. Buttery mash a must! The treacle sponge and custard was just delightful. This is the only restaurant we have ever been to where you are presented with a complimentary cup and saucer containing home cooked soup - what a lovely little gesture. Whilst the restaurant may be slightly remote, it is definitely worth the visit as it is surrounded by beautiful countryside why not go for a ramble and finish with a beautiful meal 10 out of 10 - we'll definitely be back

We’re food is cooked ready to serve , open kitchen , superbly run Fresh fresh food , home cooked , no frozen chips , just Devine

First time visit. Excellent Sunday lunch after superb pate starters. May have to give starter a miss next time to leave room for pudding. Really warm welcome and all the staff were friendly. Can’t ask for more, even the location is beautiful. Almost forgot the little cup and saucer of tomato and basic soup which was also lovely.

Absolutely gorgeous location! Very friendly staff and the food was to die for. I will be back a s much as possible! The best experience ever

The food was wonderful. The staff were really friendly and helpful, we will deffinetly be re-visiting for our next anniversary and would recommend giving it a try.

This is a hidden gem ! Had a lovely lunch here today - everything we ate was really good .The food was hot and good quality at a reasonable price . We felt very safe here , all the staff were wearing masks , track and trace requirements in operation , tables well spaced and hand sanitiser to use on arrival .we will be back - hopefully soon to try more off the menu .

Went last night Food is excellent Service is excellent The all experience was amazing Would highly recommended

We chose to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary at the Bistro last evening and once more were not disappointed. Living 50 miles away the food has got to be good or we would not make the effort. The menu was varied and imaginative . I settled for the fillet Steak and my wife the Venison to follow out starter and both were excellent. We finished the evening with a delicious Sticky Toffee Pudding & the Cheese Board. Once more the food was great as was the service. Nice to eat in a full restaurant with a happy atmosphere. We will come again. Kev & Ellen Bazeley

Met friends in this lovely little bistro.Me and my wife started with chicken satay beautiful then had fillet steak the best I’ve every tasted the chip was perfect Would highly recommend and will be going more often

We booked on the strength trip advisor reviews and recommendations and were expecting good things. Ordered chicken Satay for starters and fillet steak for main. A little concerned there was no smell of food in the restaurant given we were sat in front of the kitchen. Both starters and main courses lacked any real taste and both steaks were overcooked. Although the restaurant was full of what appeared to be regular customers but personally can not see the attraction. Added to pretty slow service, definitely not value for money or somewhere we will be visiting again.

We tried Bistro in the Barn having heard good things from a couple of different people. I guess a sign of things to come was walking in and there being absolutely no lovely foody smells at all. We had two courses, neither had any flavour. If I had been blind fold I would have had absolutely no idea I was eating chicken satay. Three tasteless bits of chicken and a pot of nondescript sauce. Both fillet steaks were over cooked which would be ok if they tasted amazing. They didn’t. The pepper sauce was pepperless, flavourless. In their defence there were at least two tables of people who were regulars so obviously not everyone feels it’s poor. There was a good drinks menu and it was reasonably priced. The staff are very friendly if a little slow. The thing which grated a bit was the price. We paid half as much again as we had at The Oak House in Chapeltown the week before and the food at Bistro in the Barn isn’t a patch on that. Definitely wouldn’t return and sorry we wasted a Saturday night and some of our hard earned cash coming here.

Review slightly late as couple of weeks ago had arranged to meet up with friends at Bistro in the Barn for Sunday lunch but contemplated postponing due to horrendous travel conditions- flooded roads & gales. Am so pleased we carried on as food was fantastic. Sunday offer gives 2 courses for 15quid. I chose meatballs then salmon- both were excellent & very generous portions. Was our 3rd visit and even tho meals have always been brilliant,food just gets better & better!

We went here for a birthday celebration on a Sunday afternoon. We had pre booked a table as there was 10 of us. We were seated straight away in a wonderful quirky room at an amazing wooden table which had plenty of space inbetween us all. The meals on offer ranged from traditional Sunday lunch to daily specials. We had a variety from both menus and were not disappointed. The service and staff were wonderful and nothing was too much trouble. Our meals were hot and fresh and tasted beautiful. We were given ample time between courses and weren't rushed at all. We all throughly enjoyed it and sent back empty plates. We will definitely be visiting again and will recommend the Bisto in the Barn to anyone.

We love going to the Barn the family who run it are very nice and the service and meals are special. The menu is not extensive but there is always a selection that you cannot make your mind up on what to have. Cannot recommend it more highly.

Our daughter bought us dinner for two for Christmas so we were lucky to try the 8 course taster menu on the 28th of December. The menu was surprising in its variations and all was excellent. The staff very welcoming and friendly both front of and behind the scenes and the variety of Gins on offer was well worth us straying from our nrmal tipple. Thank you to all for a very memorable evening. Kev & Ellen B xx

We stood around for first few minutes looking a bit awkward in our coats, with our drinks, but were soon shown to our table. Menu is good and food was lovely on the whole. One small niggle - belly pork should be served with a...

Our family group of 8 enjoyed a lovely evening at the Bistro in the Barn. Swayed by the reviews and the fact that we were staying locally we booked in for a Thursday evening. The response to our online booking request was quick, the welcome...

Love to pop in and ask if they can squeeze us in. We have a chat in the bar area with the friendly staff as they set up our table. The food is delicious have only once managed 2 courses and I went with the...

Had been told about this restaurant by a colleague at work. It is very unusual to find a restaurant where every meal is gluten free so we thought we would give it a try and we are very glad we did. My partner is coeliac...

Went for this event and were pleased with menu, the friendly staff and the excellent food. A great deal of thought had been given to the menu. A great evening .

What an amazing little hidden gem! From a friendly welcome to a great selection of drinks, outstanding food and amazing service. Defiantly one to visit!

A surprise in such an out of the way place, we landed on a very quiet night so we had a choice of tables. The views were lovely, the food was excellent and the service spot on. It made for a smashing family celebration. Thanks...

As we were staying up the road at Smallshaw Cottages it would have been churlish not to have patronised The Bistro in the Barn for a mid week holiday meal out / delayed anniversary celebration. We were not disappointed! From the amazingly extensive gin menu...

I’ve been promising myself and my wife for ages that I liked the look of this place, and eventually decided to try it out, and am happy We did, the food and service were first class and I agree with other reviewers, and will certainly...

Superb food Superb service Superb gin Best meal we have had up here for a long time - three of us had the pie on 'pie night' and it was superb - other had the meatballs as a main and they were delicious - cannot...

Arrived with my daughter and mum for Sunday lunch. This was our first visit and it was fantastic for Gluten Free options! Amazing choice, friendly service and excellent food - also love the decor! Would highly recommend!

Somewhere I've wanted to go for years but never got round to it. Booked for birthday and quite disappointing. The welcome not great, the table next to toilet party of toffs going in and out smelt quite bad. Started terrine was just boring rather done...

Very friendly welcome and we were soon tucking into a large freshly cooked breakfast,served piping hot. Bistro is located in stonham barn's a collection of small outlets to wonder around. We had used a Groupon voucher which made it excellent value. I will return and...

Thankyou.. Thankyou.. Thankyou.. I booked bistro in the barn having been a couple of times for Sunday lunch. This time I booked it to celebrate my friends 50th. We were staying at nearby smallshaw spa and our lift home never arrived. We had a fabulous...

I feel compelled to review this little diamond of a barn bistro/restaurant. I’ve visited a couple of months ago for an evening meal and being a foodie love to try anything and everything and I was not disappointed. I recently visited for Sunday lunch (different...

Just had a fantastic meal for Valentine's Day. 5 courses and all were 5* quality. We will be back soon. Thank you for a great evening. Steve 14.2.18.

We booked this restaurant due to the location and trip advisor reviews. The service and food was excellent. We had a party of 9 and the majority of us chose the “Sunday Lunch” menu. All the food was served in good time and was delicious.

Needed a place that was central for a group of us travelling some distance. Found this place from tripadvisor and given previous reviews decided to try it. We were not disappointed. Really accommodating. Staff very friendly and food excellent. Really good value as well. Had...

we attended for a family meal to celebrate a 60th birthday, there were 17 in total including 2 babies. We had to pre order, which can sometimes be difficult but not in this case. Prior to the meal Kath was incredibly helpful and when we...

We went to celebrate our grandson’s birthday. Three of our group need to eat gluten free. This must be one of the easiest places to order GF food anywhere. There was a very warm welcome from the friendly staff and after ordering drinks at the...

I have been here once before for a birthday do a while ago but yesterday was the first time I came for a general meal out. It was absolutely gorgeous! The staff are lovely, welcoming, very attentive and were brilliant with my little boy. See...

We’d been recommended to come here as being great for gluten free dining. It was superb with tasty food and generous portions. Chive cake with Stilton & pear a delicious starter. Beef cheek main course was fantastic. We visited late on a Sunday so the...

4 of us had both a la carte and set Sunday lunch 3 courses. Service was excellent... as was the food. I had all 3 meats with my Sunday lunch and generous well cooked proportions. Lots of well cooked lovely veg and potatoes. Would definitely...

Friends recommended it so we paid visit for dinner. Good choice. Really enjoyed it. Good staff, good food, good restaurant. Super monkfish & duck fillets, excellent sea bass fillers beautifully cooked, very good cheeses. A real pleasure.

What a lovely find! Don’t be put off by how small the barn is - this is definitely a case of great things in small packages! Very warm greeting and a very good selection of gins to whet the appetite. The menu is not wildly...

As ever a super meal at Bistro in the Barn. Sunday lunch for my husbands special birthday with lots of our family. Delicious food, super friendly and helpful staff and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend this little gem.

We visited the bistro for the first time on Friday 15th June. Unfortunately the restaurant was empty but nevertheless we had a lovely evening. The food was beautifully cooked and the service was good. The staff were friendly and chatted amongst themselves so the restaurant...

Stopping on route with our camper van we came across this small bistro. Both of us chose the roast dinner. It was excellent: lots of meat and fresh vegetables cooked perfectly. The menu looked very good with interesting specials too. My dessert of pavlova with...

What a fantastic place. We visit today for a fathers day meal, following a recommendation and was blown away by the standard of food. We didn't have starters, but opted for Sunday lunch and dessert. Best Sunday lunch around, with homemade Yorkshire too!!! Our 4...

We use to go to the farm shop and cafe and now we have tried the bistro and were not disappointed at all The food is amazing and The comfy atmosphere made it a great place to eat Need to spread the word for the...

My sister and I ate here on Wednesday evening and were very impressed. It is in the middle of nowhere but has stunning views from every window. The place has a nice feel and the staff were lovely. The complimentary cup of soup was yummy,...

Lovely decor, staff and food. Extensive gluten free menu great for my coeliac husband, had Sunday dinner 3 courses for £19 great value for quality and quantity of food.

Staying nearby we treated ourselves to dinner at the Bistro. Friendly welcome, cracking gin menu, great food choices and to top it all ... pudding cocktails. Food is cooked to order from fresh local ingredients, portions are generous and everything our party of 10 ate...

Our final night in the Peak District and our group of 10 went for our final night meal out. The food was outstanding. Although the restaurant is perhaps a bit out of the way it is well worth a visit. If you are lucky enough...

We have been here on holiday and before we came we were recommended this restaurant and the reviews can’t do it justice! The beautiful building felt very warm and welcoming from the moment we stepped in. The staff were very friendly especially the young waitress...

We were looking for a new venue to try and recalled passing this bistro a few days earlier so decided to give it a go. Delighted we did. Reception was warm and welcoming and the recommended G&T’s were superb. Menu choice was exciting and the...

We arrived on time and were treated by staff and had our drinks.We went to our table and from then on it was in my opinion fantastic the food I had was v v good We really liked the way it was done.We hope to...

We first visited "Bistro in the Barn" when it first opened a few years ago so this was a return trip to Richard & Kath's excellent Restaurant. Once more the welcome was warm as was the service from the attentive staff. The food again lived...

My family and four friends were celebrating my birthday 10 of us to be exact.we have never been to Bistro in the Barn before but we were welcomed with open arms. We all ordered drinks in the extensive bar which host a very large selection...

Had a lovely evening here with friends. The food is delicious and plenty of it. The staff were helpful and attentive and the surroundings cosy and comfy what more could you wish for.... Big bonus all the food is Gluten free so no restricted menu...

Second time we have been to bistro in the barn and had excellent food again. First visit we had Sunday lunch was amazing the meat was so tender I had a good size slice of each loved the veg that comes separately and the cute...

We had a big family party here. We were given a typical warm Yorkshire welcome. Food was excellent, unusual but not messed about. Service was efficient, wine list was good, children were well catered for. It was a big birthday party for me and we...

We were very impressed with the excellent service and the good food at 'The Bistro in the Barn'. The specials were excellent and the mains, rabbit stew and pork belly were delicious. The sauces were top notch. The drink selection is excellent, especially for gin...

Finally made it to the Bistro In The Barn last month after seeing all the great reviews on here. We went with high hopes, but came away feeling a little unimpressed. Don't get me wrong...The place is surrounded by stunning scenery, and with the tables...

Visited here on the 29th July 17. It is such an amazing place, the staff are lovely, the food is excellent, loads of choice and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend this Bistro.

Wow this place is a hidden gem. 6 of us are, we started with a gin from the menu, amazing. Starters three had crab- delicious, two mackerel and one meatballs all scrummy. Mains I had duck delicious. We had the large cheese board again brilliant....

Six of us came here for a meal to celebrate the 70th birthdays of two of our party. They have an excellent gin menu. The food was excellent. The dessert menu was good with an excellent cheese board choice. If you have no room for...

This is an absolute gem of a place. We found it quite by accident on our way to visit our son. We were looking for a place for Sunday Lunch and spotted the sign on the road side. So glad we did. The staff were...

Discovered when really in need of a good meal and a nice setting and we found it. Not expensive, lovely service and a menu which has some originality but does not try too hard.

Lovely bistro with gorgeous views. Friendly, attentive staff, nice flavoured food with the added bonus of gluten free everything. Good wine list and fabulous range of gins. The cheese board was a highlight!

Visited the bistro after seeing it last year. The food was amazing and the gin menu was fantastic. Would definitely visit again. Another plus point it's walking distance from Smallshaw Farm Cottages

Went here today for my mother in laws 80th Birthday what a lovely place, great atmosphere, excellent food and fantastic staff, nothing was too much trouble We will be back!

Met friends here for Sunday lunch today and what a treat it was. One of our friends has a gluten free diet and it was nice he was able to enjoy full choice from the menu. The food was excellent and the service equally good....

First visit to this restaurant to celebrate our wedding anniversary. A nice welcome as we entered and just had to try 2 of their numerous gins. We each had a starter, main course, desert and coffee, along with a free taster soup. This is a...

Lovely location, very tastefully decorated and excellent food cooked to order. Well worth the visit, friendly staff and good value.

Bistro in the Barn is beautiful! The location, the service, the food and the gin are just perfect! The starters, mains and desserts were sublime! I could not recommend this place enough!

Amazing food! Had the liquerice lamb, which was sublime! (With a side order of beef driping chips, how chips used to be!) My partner had the pork, and with the sweet potato mash, which was just as amazing. Great selection of gins too.

The Bistro in The Barn really is a hidden gem! Nearly the entire menu is gluten free or can be made gluten free with no compromise on flavour. Lovely place to go as a couple or with the family.

Two couples went to the bistro last. We had three starters (after the complimentary soup in a cup) of meatballs (just the best meatballs I have ver had) and also the duck salad (wonderful). We then followed it with mains of 2 x veg tagine...

Enjoyed and excellent meal. All four of us loved our food. The cheeses were very good. the staff welcoming and attentive. we will definitely be back.

I recently visited The Bistro in the Barn with family; we had a really enjoyable evening from start to finish. Most of the food on the menu is gluten free which was really good for my husband who is coeliac as he didn't have to...

I visited bistro in the barn today with my partner, 21 month old daughter and my in-laws. We were met with a warm welcome by the staff, who greeted us all by name before having drinks at the bar. We weren't hurried to our seats,...

Extremely cold and draughty, dinner worse than hospital food, I left mine yet no one queried why, and far too expensive.

Following several years of disastrous Valentines we had stopped going out for meals, however, we stumbled across the menu and having been here once before knew the food quality was excellent. We weren't disappointed...the menu was extremely reasonably priced (very refreshing not to be ripped...

We had yet again another fabulous evening. The venison steak with broccoli bluecheese puree and blackcurrant sauce was so delicious, washed down with a great bottle of wine. Also tried the gin of the month, wow it was amazing, not to be missed if you...

We decided to give this place a try after seeing the advertising sign from the road, and so glad we did! It's a little hidden gem. Small & quirky with a lovely relaxed atmosphere, great menu choice, delicious food and good service. Also has an...

Excellent a must whilst in the area. Would defo return on our next visit, Wednesday night not many guest but truly made welcome

It's been a while since I visited, and once again, had a great experience with fabulous home made food. Prices are very reasonable with one course £10, two courses £15 and three for £19. You have a choice of starters, three choices, types of meat...

Fabulous setting , Food , choice and price , good cheerful staff , its a must for any occasion and for anyone who likes Gin ... A full menu selection of any Gin etc , Fab cheese board

We had just been on a walk around Langsett reservoir (great place for a dog walk!) and looked for somewhere for lunch. Having had one failed attempt at a local pub which wasn't serving on a Saturday, we started the drive home, saw the sign...

Excellent food which is well presented, great choice on the menu. Worth a little drive to visit, although you could enjoy a cycle there (I forgot to see if there were any bike racks- if not it would be good to get some for daytime...

Over the years I used to go to this location to utilize the cafe facilities also, Farm shop and Delecitesence. Recently this location has now been turned into a very nice Bistro / Gin House. I noticed this whilst taking my young nephew to watch...

Had the most amazing meal at this lovely Bistro today with our dear friends. The food and choice were better than I expected and the staff were so friendly, I felt as though I had walked into a friends house, so welcoming and such a...

Visited the Bistro for a family meal and what first struck us was the lovely conversion of the barn and its location. The large windows mean everyone gets a chance to share the lovely views and you may get the added bonus of spotting some...

The food was of a very high standard, as well as the staff. The decor was quaint and unusual. I have no hesitation in recommending the Bistro to my family and friends and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved...

A wonderful setting, albeit somewhat remote. The Bistro was tastefully furbished, the food was excellent, and the patrons were more than accommodating. It was a wonderful dining experience. The menu was extensive. Unfortunately the main course was so good we didn't get to try the...

Very good quality interesting meals and reasonably priced for the quality. Good welcome and service.

Visited this beautiful restaurant five or six weeks ago and was really looking forward to our second evening their. Sadly was nowhere near as good. Apparently the chef was not at the restaurant and the two owners were in the kitchen, the food was not...

We came for a gin tasting evening & each gin had tasty food to accompany it. The food was piping hot & very tasty. The staff & chef are very friendly & welcoming. We'll definitely be back for a meal.

Thought I'd try it out for lunch. Looks pleasant from the outside and very pleasant inside - apart from the impossible-to-avoid piped music (radio?), which is something I find irritating. Anyway, very nice people and I ordered a tasty-sounding, but very expensive (£15 approx.) mushroom...

Just had one of the best Sunday lunch's I've ever had the food was delicious the service was excellent and the views are magnificent OK it's a bit out of the way but the food make's up for that you can even talk to the...

Having driven past many times we decided to give it a go and we weren't disappointed. So many gluten free dishes to choose from. The lamb tagine was lovely with just the right amount of heat and the chocolate brownie divine - both gluten free...

We visited for the first time, taking a friend who was over from Australia.We all had a fantastic evening. The staff are all very and friendly and made us very welcome. The menu was extensive and the chief was at hand to give advise. The...

Was a nice peaceful night. Chef gave us complementary soup which was a great gesture and very tasty. I enjoyed the rest of my food however the steak was just a bit overlooked for my liking of a medium rare. Would definitely recommend.

I heard about Bistro in the Barn on twitter and was immediately interested because nearly all their food is gluten-free, including an extensive selection of GF puddings (after a lifetime of fruit salad or ice-cream for pudding, anything is a bonus, but this was a...