The Barony Bar

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   Vivienne

   Glasgow

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 13 December 2024

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

   Overall we enjoyed our Christmas lunch as we always enjoy coming to the Barony. However it would have been good to know that the lamb was going to be so rare as I was unable to eat it, in fact it would have been good to have a choice of how it was going to be cooked. I know that might not be possible in a busy bar but not everyone is able to eat meat that is barely cooked, I know for some it is a delicacy, but definitely not to my taste. Sadly the brussels sprouts were barely cooked either, and literally crunchy, which was a shame. The starters and desserts were faultless, and the service and ambience were as usual really good.
   

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   Antony

   Yorkshire

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 5 December 2024

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

   Great place for a pub lunch with a good selection of beers. The fish and chips was the best I've had in a long time. My friends had sandwiches and chips, which also looked great. Very reasonabley priced as well.
   

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   George

   Edinburgh

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

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

   We are bever disappointed at the Barony. Had dinner at 8pm on a Sunday night. Both had delicious roast dinner
   

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   Tiia

   Edinburgh

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 November 2024

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

   We had made a booking for food and drinks on a Saturday night. When we got to the restaurant we were told that they couldn’t serve food because their chef was feeling ill, which is understandable but it would have been nice if we were emailed about it in advance or the booking had been cancelled. We were really hungry and tired and had to go look for another restaurant that could still fit us in. The staff didn’t seem very sorry about the situation.
   

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   Colin

   Aberdeen

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 November 2024

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

   Not a good experience. We had some calamari for starters, it was totally overcooked. The same could be said for all the main courses. When the bar tender asked how the food was and we said not great he just shrugged his shoulders and said sorry to hear that. Certainly won’t be going back.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Edinburgh

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 November 2024

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

   Went as website suggested that it was a family friendly pub. Booked a table for 6 (2kids) at 5.30pm. Our table had been given away given another which was high barstools back to back with another table. Asked at the bar for menus, got pointed towards another table that had some. No kids menu so went back to ask for that. Was told they don’t do kids menu. I said that there was one on their website and was told that they don’t know why it’s on there and no control over the content. They were not in the least bit helpful so we left. Might be a great place for a drink but certainly not family friendly
   

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   Edgar

   Washington DC

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 8 September 2024

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

   Great food and friendly service in a relax Sunday afternoon
   

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   Jaime

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 23 August 2024

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

   We requested and got a nice table so they did read our request, which was great, many thanks!
   

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   Carole

   Edinburgh

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 18 August 2024

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

   The food was good - we ordered starters and main courses. The starters arrived quickly but after an hour, we asked the bar for our main courses - to be told by an extremely rude member of staff that the kitchen was busy. We think they had lost our order - as lots of people who came in after us had their order! The food eventually arrived after another 40 minutes, with no apology. When I went to pay the bill, we had been charged an £6 extra for each bottle of wine. When I queried this, I was told 'that is what you have been drinking, so that is the price'. When I said we had ordered a different Sauvignon Blanc and showed them on the drinks menu - the staff member refused to alter the bill and told me to 'just pay your bill'! In summary, good food - when you get it, but the attitude of staff is appalling. There are lots of other good bars in the area - so go there instead.
   

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    Lotta

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 July 2024

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

    The food was very overpriced. My partner and friend had crispy chicken burgers. They were extremely disappointed. The bun was a lot smaller than a standard bun, chicken slightly overcooked, no garnish. Portion of chips was small. Aioli was tasty. I had the steak and ale pie which was tasty but a bit too much crust. We love the pub but will not be back for food in a hurry which is a shame since the food has been good in the past.
    

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