The Barge Restaurant

What a pleasure to find The Barge in Gloucester which is head and shoulders above the expensive and dull mass catering of most outlets in the docs. A freshly prepared chicken and mushroom dish served with fuelling followed by wine poached pear and ice cream plus a large diet coke all for under 20 pounds. Lovely setting and perfect service. So very good.

Wanted to try the Barge restaurant for quite a while, it's got great reviews and it offers homemade desserts etc, got the chance today, Me and the bread knife had stake with vegetables, then I had Homemade Rubarb crumble with custard, wife had vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, overal it's just great wholesome food,nice cosy atmosphere,service was good, will definitely go again when I get the chance.

I booked well in advance a meal for 12.30 on the day I would be visiting places in Gloucester. Having spent as much time as I could at my first place of interest, I checked on-line for The Barge Restaurant and found that they were open. I got there at around 11.00 and was told that lunch might be prepared as early as 11.45 or even 11.30. I settled into a soft drink 🍸 and was served my prawn cocktail 🍸 around 11.15. My main course was presented 🎁 just after 11.30. I knew immediately that it would keep me going well through the day.... and it did. It was no surprise that I needed a second pint of that soft drink to was the food down. The early meal allowed me ample time to get to the bus station (Gloucester Transport Hub) at my leisure having taken in another local attraction on the way. This all meant that I was in a good frame of mind for when I reached Kingsholm Stadium 🏟 for two matches. It was a shame that Cardiff lost the latter game but I could throw the earlier result back at Gloucester fans who engaged in friendly banter. That result was Gloucester 7 - 44 Hartpury. Besides the food at The Barge, I also liked the old-time music that they played.

... really don't want to review as don't want everyone to know about this hidden gem !!! Found by just wandering around the quay side , small restaurant offering fantastic home made tasting food at very fair prices!! We had a Sunday roast which was lovely!! One of best I've had for a while .. they do a 1 , 2 or 3 course deal . No alcohol but bring your own is no problem. Soft drinks fairly priced.. so I've left the best bit to last.. !!!@@@ The crumble !!! Choice of rhubarb or apple . I had the rhubarb with icecream.. Seriously best I've had since me nan made when I was a kid !!! I would go back just for that . Girlfriend had the Eton mess which looked great and she told me tasted amazing and home made .. I will give this place a 12 out of 10 !!! And not forgetting front of house A1 ..