The City Barge

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

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   Anthea

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   In our opinion the City Barge is the best pub along Strand on the Green, Chiswick. Ian Wright is an excellent host and looks after his guests, that's probably because he values them. His staff are friendly and very efficient. Mind you Mr Wright, Ian, holds no brook with unruly behavior, thank goodness. Oh, I must not forget the chef, great craftsman.
   

   The City BargeResponded 2 days ago

   Hi Anthea, Many thanks indeed for taking the time to write a review, and for your very kind words about me and the chefs. Fortunately our guests are very seldon unruly, so my stern looks stay largely unused! It's always a pleasure to host you, michael et al and we look forward to welvoming you back again tomorrow. Kind regards, Ian.
   

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   Amy

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   We visited the City Barge very last minute yesterday for lunch, and aren’t we glad we did. We sat by the river and felt like we could have been anywhere in the world. A slice of peace. The chunky chips were to die for, and a great selection of ales for my husband. The icing on the cake though had to be our server George. He welcomed us as if we were old friends and made us feel that way until the moment we left. Making us laugh, sharing knowledge of the area and being the perfect balance of attentive but not invasive - in my husbands words “the kind of service you just don’t get anymore”. Thank you George - we hope to be back soon to get stranded by the tide.
   

   The City BargeResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Amy, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely and detailed review, and for your kind words about George. Although an experienced waiter he's only just started with us, so it's great to hear you loved his service, I'll pass on your comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, Ian Wright, General manager
   

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   Jeremy

   London7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

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

   Ordered roast beef and had to send it back as we had asked for pink meat and received brown. The next portion was pink, but was about a quarter of the size of the original portion. Meat was stringy and tasteless, full of gristle. Portions on the small side, Have eaten here several times, and was definitely less good on this occasion.
   

   The City BargeResponded 7 days ago

   Hi Jeremy, Many thanks indeed for taking the time to leave a review, I'm sorry the food didn't live up to expectaions on this occasion. We do hope you'll give us another chance. Kind regards, Ian Wright, General manager
   

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   Catherine

   London5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   We booked a table for 8pm. The restaurant area of the pub was very busy and it took ages to get served: staff ignored us instead of one coming over and apologising and saying bear with us. Also took us ages to get the bill - so long we were tempted to walk out. The menus was restricted -sold out of choices, so if you go here worth going earlier. Understandable when late in a pub but far less understand was lack of condiments. No salt on the table and when we asked for some the first mill brought to us was empty. That’s really poor - checking every table has a working salt mill is surely basic.
   

   The City BargeResponded on March 10, 2025

   Hi Catherine, Many thanks indeed for taking the time to leave us a review, I'm sorry we didn't quite get it right on this occasion. Indeed, it was an incredibly busy day with the unseasonal sunshine and post football match rush. Summer levels of trade on winter levels of staff is always going to be challenging, and although we called in all available bodies it's still nowhere near enough. Although the waiter is very experienced it is only his second week here, so again I'm sorry if he wasn't quite quick enough, it does take a little time to learn the ropes. The table certainly did have both salt and pepper at the beginning of the day, so it is a rather sad by the time of your visit one of these had gone missing. We do hope you'll give us another chance. Kind regards, Ian Wright, GM
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   London2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   Probably our fault but booked a table on a Saturday evening when Brentford were at home and the Six Nations was on. Consequently had run out of a lot of things on the menu.
   

   The City BargeResponded 4 days ago

   Many thanks indeed for taking the time to leave us a review, I'm sorry we didn't quite get it right on this occasion and had run out of a few things. Indeed, it was an incredibly busy day with the unseasonal sunshine and post football match rush. In fact it was a record day for us, which is unheard of in March! We do hope you'll give us another chance. Kind regards, Ian Wright, GM
   

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   robert

   London1 review

   1.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   Ok busy afternoon but inattentive, lack of staff, food average.
   

   The City BargeResponded on March 10, 2025

   Hi Robert, Many thanks indeed for taking the time to leave us a review, I'm sorry your visit didn't live up to expectations. Pre the Brentford football game with the unseasonably warm weather did mean that service was stretched, though I'm glad to see that you were able to be seated, have your meal and drinks and be out in just over an hour. When time is of the essence I have to say the kitchen and front of house teams did superbly to achieve this for the supporters, serving a drink or food item every 15 seconds is a remarkable acheivement on what you rightly point out, is winter levels of staff. Unfortunately we can't hire people in February, train them and give them fair hours on the off chance there will be a sunny spell in the first week of March. Kind regards Ian Wright, GM
   

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   John

   London5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   Excellent menu and meals in a good atmosphere. Good selection of beers, as always, but our server was clearly new and didn’t know anything about what was available… we knew the regular ales and plumped for that.
   

   The City BargeResponded on March 10, 2025

   Hi John, Many thanks indeed for leaving us a great 4 star review and for your comments about the food and atmosphere. Indeed, we had a couple of new team members on Saturday, with the football and sunshine we got as many bodies as we could in, and we still could have done with more! I'm glad that overall you enjoyed your experience though. Kind regards, Ian Wright, General manager.
   

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   Ribert

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

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

   3 burgers we had were excellent . Unfortunately , the pork and lamb roasts had far too much gravy swamping the plates . Hummus , bread and olives were vary tasty . Next time , i will ask for gravy on the side .
   

   The City BargeResponded on March 3, 2025

   Hi Ribert, Thank you so much for your positive review and constructive feedback, noted! We hope to see you again soon, have a great week. Kind regards, Ian Wright, General Manager
   

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   Alex

   Hertfordshire13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

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

   This was my 2nd visit of the 6 nations and even better this time. Food is great - chicken wings are very good and I have tried a lot of chicken wings!
   

   The City BargeResponded on February 24, 2025

   Hi Alex, Many thanks indeed for taking the time to leave us a fantastic 5 star review and for your kind words about the food. We look forward to welcoming you back again for the next game! Kind regards, Ian Wright, General Manager
   

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    Marie

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

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

    Very pleasant Lunch with friends, courteous staff and good food
    

    The City BargeResponded on February 17, 2025

    Hi Marie, Many thanks indeed for taking the time to leave us a fantastic 5 star review and for your kind words about our team. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Kind regards, Ian Wright, General Manager
    

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