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US$11 - US$31
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British, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Would definitely recommend here, staff were amazing and extremely helpful, food was unbelievable and atmosphere was amazing, a lovely team! will definitely be coming back!!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Jill Townend, Owner at Blacksmiths Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that you had a fantastic dining experience with us.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Disappointing. The menu looked appealing but presentation and execution poor. Goats cheese ‘tart’- a slice of cheese on a slice of badly cooked pastry. Sirloin steak- badly cooked, fatty with soggy chips. Cold in the conservatory and very slow service. Almost an hour to get...a bottle of warm champagne on our arrival.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Jill Townend, Owner at Blacksmiths Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your honesty, and we're always looking for ways to improve our service and food quality. If there's anything you'd like to discuss further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us...More

Reviewed 13 September 2023 via mobile

Out of all the reviews spanning service and food quality average is right. Another review posted it’s trying to act above its station, which is a little unfair but it does lack somewhat.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Jill Townend, Owner at Blacksmiths Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 18 September 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your honesty, and we're always looking for ways to improve our service and food quality. If you have any specific suggestions or if there's anything you'd like to discuss further, please...More

Reviewed 12 September 2023 via mobile

Absolutely top drawer fantastic food wine great atmosphere went with family for a special occasion and this restaurant did us proudMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Jill Townend, Owner at Blacksmiths Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 18 September 2023

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so pleased to hear that you had a fantastic dining experience with us. Our team take pride in providing top-notch service, and it's always a pleasure to know that we've made your special occasion memorable. We...More

Reviewed 13 August 2023

We regularly go to the Blacksmiths as it is our favourite restaurant in the area since we discovered it about 4 years ago. The food quality is top drawer and the staff are most helpful. I would especially recommend Sunday roast menuMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Jill Townend, Owner at Blacksmiths Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 17 August 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support! We're delighted to hear that you've consistently enjoyed our top quality food and experienced friendly service during your visits. We greatly appreciate your recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another...More

Reviewed 24 July 2023

Wow, i was beyond blown away with everything here! The cosy atmosphere and lovely environment not to mention the beautiful food! The two waiting staff daisy and fran really went over and above to ensure every customer was happy not only this seeing these two...girl’s genuinely get along was lovely to see! the constant genuine smiles we was served with as well as the professionalism. Fran and Daisy were both amazing in the way they served us to top this off me and my family was presented with delicious food was amazing!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Jill Townend, Owner at Blacksmiths Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 26 July 2023

Dear Reviewer, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional experience at The Blacksmiths Arms. We take pride in creating a cosy and inviting atmosphere for our guests, and we're delighted to know that...More

Reviewed 22 July 2023

This place has been on my restaurant list for several years…I can honestly say I have missed a trick here. The food is beyond amazing, with a menu that changes daily to suit incoming fresh produce from local sources. The staff are super friendly, offering...a wealth of information on the menu with a genuine smile. This could be my new favourite place to eat! Thank you all.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jill Townend, Owner at Blacksmiths Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 26 July 2023

Dear Sam Thank you for sharing your fantastic dining experience at The Blacksmith Arms in Barrow. We are thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your visit and that it exceeded your expectations. We take great pride in curating our daily-changing menu to feature the...More

Reviewed 15 July 2023

Just excellent dishes served by extremely attentive servers in an interesting and upmarket warm setting

Date of visit: July 2023
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Jill Townend, Owner at Blacksmiths Arms, responded to this reviewResponded 26 July 2023

Thank you for your superb review! We're thrilled you enjoyed our excellent dishes served by our attentive servers in our warm and upmarket setting. We hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic dining experience! 🍽️😊

Reviewed 17 June 2023

Woah! It’s not very often that I am blown away with changes, but the conversion of the old Blacksmiths pub to a welcoming local hostelry with fine dining was a truly remarkable surprise. The place retains it’s position in the heart of the Barrow community...whilst offering a friendly and welcoming spirit for visitors. The well considered menu caters admirably for the discerning diner along with old favourites, all reasonably priced given the standard of fayre. Friendly staff and amiable locals add to the overall welcoming ambiance. We thoroughly enjoyed, and can highly recommend, the Blacksmiths to all who happen upon it. Worth a trip from neighbouring towns / cities too - you will not be disappointed!More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 22 May 2023

I am a regular visitor to The Blacksmiths Arms The food is always high quality and excellent. Booking in advance is always advised though.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 21 May 2023

Booked this without having a clue where we were going! Was not disappointed one bit. Great good. Lovely gastro pub.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 29 March 2023

We celebrated my son’s 21st and nephew’s 18th with our large family here. The staff went out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful and memorable meal. The food was superb, excellent cocktails and great service. We couldn’t have asked for more. All...members of the family commented on what a super restaurant this is and also how reasonably priced considering the quality of the food. The menu was also great for catering to the tasted of older family members as well as teens. In my opinion, one of the best Sunday lunches in Leicestershire.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 19 March 2023 via mobile

We booked here for 18 of us to celebrate my mums 90th birthday. It was fantastic, food was amazing and plenty of it, room was great and staff incredibly friendly & helpful. We all had an amazing time for a very special celebration, thank you...all at the blacksmiths arms.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 12 February 2023 via mobile

Just come back from a lovely Sunday lunch. We booked a table and arrived a little early, but this was no problem, although we were tempted to have a drink in front of the roaring log fire in the bar area. The lunch menu had...a 2 course or 3 course price with both traditional and seasonal options. The pigeon breast with fig, parma ham, and blackberry was perfectly cooked and very tasty. The roast beef main course was also very tasty with a good compliment of vegetables, gravy, and an excellent yorkshire pudding. We shared a sticky toffee pudding between us for pudding, and this was also finished quickly - the sponge was very light, and the sauce was decadent! The service throughout was quick and friendly. This is how a sunday lunch should be, and we will definitely be back.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 13 January 2023

had a fabulous night for my birthday, the food was excellent as was the service all for a very reasonable price,we will definitely be coming back.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Response from Acw55 | Reviewed this property |
As Bob J said there is an upstairs room. When we were given a tour we saw this room which was lovely. It was set out for party of 12 and would be perfect for a small group.
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Dogs are not allowed. This is a restaurant rather than a pub.
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5