The Barrel Inn

The Barrel Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Suzie

   N. Ireland3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As good as ever! Excellent, honest pub food well cooked and well presented - and with the best view in England!
   

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   Ron

   Derbyshire1 review

   3.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We have eaten at The Barrel before and were disappointed this time. Our order was taken and we ordered nibbles of olives and bread. This arrived promptly, but we asked for side plates so that the table wasn’t covered oil and crumbs. This took 5 minutes or so to arrive. We were part way through the nibbles around 5 minutes later when the main courses appeared. We had a fish and chips, 3 steak pies and the Chicken Kyiv special. The chips on the fish and pies were obviously re-heated and not great. The pies were full of meat but the pastry was so hard it was difficult to cut and again seemed reheated. The special was overcooked and not very palatable. Customers should finish their starter and nibbles before mains are served. The speed with which the main courses appeared suggests they were pre cooked and just warmed up to be served. The experience was of eating in a fast food outlet rather than a pleasant country pub, which had always been the case before.
   

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   Susanne

   London3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very tasty food, we enjoyed it very much. Second visit for us and we will be back.
   

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   Kevn

   Derbyshire2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always consistently good in service and food. Sunday lunch is excellent quality and value. Views are fantastic. I have a hearing impairment and the ambient noise levels were spot on. Probably the best in North Derbyshire. Kev Rowney
   

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   Gareth

   London26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Usu as l high standard of food with a great variety of choices. Went for the Tempura Mushroom and Brie burger. Very tasty.
   

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   Rosalyn

   Yorkshire7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent choice of food - loved all of it. The vegetarian choice was especially good.
   

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   Ian

   Derbyshire1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food a little bit greasy. Service very good. Portions a bit on the small side.
   

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   Andrew

   Cornwall12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely pub, great views. Service was excellent and food fantastic. Will definitely return.
   

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   IAN

   Cumbria1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good choice of food on the menu. We were a party of six today. Several different options chosen. All dishes were well presented and served at the right temperature! Not always the case we find. We were all delighted with our meals. Staff very efficient and welcoming. Excellent value for money
   

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    Paul

    Caribbean1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Really nice food and a lovely location. The fish pie was delicious but the size of portion was quite small.
    

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