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The Barnsbury Reviews
SE reviewed The Barnsbury on 22/11/2008
I booked the Barnsbury for 6 people on a Sat night at 7.30pm. We were the first to arrive and so the place seemed empty but it soon filled up and the atmosphere was perfect - rustic but definitely more restaurant than pub. The service was excellent (the waitress advised us to order before a large party got their order in) so we wouldn't be delayed for a party after. Everyone loved their food, I can personally recommend the pork! A bit of a walk from the tube but apart from that a fab place!
anon reviewed The Barnsbury on 19/09/2008
The Barnsbury was a nice place, good decor, good ambiance. Chairs wooden, no padding, if you like comfort take a cushion.
Food very good with range of choices and house red very good at a good price of £13. However, very poor on the chips front! Pale, cold oven chips no flavour.
Food very good with range of choices and house red very good at a good price of £13. However, very poor on the chips front! Pale, cold oven chips no flavour.
TH reviewed The Barnsbury on 25/11/2008
Chef turns out some of the best meat & fish dishes in Islington, bar keeps its beer exceptionally well, there's a good wine list & puds are tasty. But the Barnsbury doesn't come cheap and with a 12.5% service charge, waiting staff should remember that, just because the tap water doesn't go through the till, it doesn't mean they don't need to serve the order. A minor let down considering the quality of the lamb, duck, fish, liver etc...
HM reviewed The Barnsbury on 02/10/2008
Had a nice Thursday lunch at The Barnsbury. The food was very good standard for a gastropub, very well presented too. The starters arrived promptly, but the mains took a little while to arrive even though we were the last people in the pub. The staff were super friendly though. The puddings were definitely worth staying for, especially the mascarpone pannacotta with poached fig.
KA reviewed The Barnsbury on 07/09/2008
The Barnsbury is an upmarket gastropub with a posh clientele. The atmostphere is warm and welcoming and the food of a good standard. Slightly pricey though but good for that special occassion!
RH reviewed The Barnsbury on 28/09/2008
Good local pub food with a nice Sunday roast. Recommended.
FT reviewed The Barnsbury on 16/11/2008
We visited the Barnsbury on a dreary London day. It was lovely and cosy inside, with some whimsical light fittings over the bar! The place was booked out but the service was fantastic. We ordered the partrigdge and wood pigeon terrine to begin - we all agreed it was the best we have tasted. We had roast lamb, beef and chicken for main - in each the meat was tender and tasty. The roast potatoes were crisp, the gravy well seasoned and the yorkshire pudding was huge. An enjoyable experience.
anon reviewed The Barnsbury on 30/11/2008
The Barnsbury is a great place for a family Sunday lunch. The service is friendly, the atmosphere is jovial, and the food is excellent. We booked for the 12.30 sitting, expecting to have to clear the table by 14.30 but we were not rushed and had a lovely leisurely lunch. Highly recommended.
anon reviewed The Barnsbury on 19/12/2008
The Barnsbury was very busy but luckily we booked. Had to wait a little while for them to move a few people who were on our table. Food was tasty as always.
Liz Bates reviewed The Barnsbury on 04/10/2008
I'd been to The Barnsury about 5 years ago and really enjoyed the food. We went on a Saturday night and it was mostly full of diners and we had drinks service at the table even though we were in the main bar area. They also had our booking at 7.30, although I had it for 8pm and they didn't mind that we were as such late. The food was great, the foie grois was melt-in-the-mouth-tastic, steak just as I like it and the chocolate brownie was lovely. We all enjoyed our meals and would happily go back
KA reviewed The Barnsbury on 17/10/2008
The Barnsbury was very cosy and the meal was of a high standard. Staff are friendly and attentive too.
anon reviewed The Barnsbury on 04/10/2008
Been to the Barnsbury a few times and this instance didn;t disappoint. Lovely and cosy with great food and freindly staff - who even ran out and got the papers for us! Defintiely be back.
KS reviewed The Barnsbury on 15/10/2008
We booked a table in The Barnsbury having planned to go for a couple of years. Although the venue and staff are welcoming the food wasn't exceptional although it was better than some of the pub-grub I've had in the area. On reflection I have to give it 7/10. I'm glad I've tried it, but I won't be rushing back.
Chris Coyne reviewed The Barnsbury on 13/09/2008
Friendly informal service and food as good as many a restaurant I've eaten in recently.
