Reviews of Blacksmiths Arms

We throughly enjoyed a meal recently at The Blacksmith Arms. The service and ambience were top notch, and the food was nothing short of fantastic - the entire table of 5 enjoyed every element of the meal. For me, the highlight was the Lamb Shank which just fell off the bone - it was sublime. I certainly would return in the future for a meal when visiting Barrow Upon Soar.

Fantastic experience eating here, everytime I eat here, favourite restaurant in Barrow, highly recommend to anyone. The steak is always cooked perfectly medium rare for me and the staff are friendly and helpful. Little bit on the pricey side but I always leave feeling satisfied so it's worth it for a special occasion.

Delicious food, really enjoyable and clearly high quality ingredients, cooked to perfection and for the quality I would say prices are reasonable. We had the scallop starter to share (I really like the pea puree!) and we both had lamb rump with lamb shoulder for the main which was stunning. The flavours were beautifully balanced and there was a perfect mix of textures. I really appreciated the slightly crunchy, buttery brocolli - yum! Unfortunately for us, the atmosphere was a bit lacking - it was too dark in the dining room and it lacked any character or charm. That being said, the outside area is very sweet and I'm sure is a lovely place to relax in the darker evenings. We also found the service to be lacking in warmth. It was friendly and polite but lacked a certain something. We were in and out within an hour and, for a celebration evening, we were just not 'wowed' as much as expected. Not disappointed but not overwhelmed.

This is clearly a popular venue. I was here with family for an evening meal on a Friday night and we could only get an early slot. The range of food options was good and clearly marked for those wanting gluten-free or vegan choices. The staff were friendly and helpful and prices were reasonable. It makes the most of limited space and has car parking, but with a very narrow entrance!