The Rowbarge, Woolhampton - pub details
Address: Station Road, Woolhampton, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5SH [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 25107) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Midgham (0.1 miles), Aldermaston (1.8 miles), Thatcham (3.1 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
- Outside seating
Pub suggested by Richard on 20 Jun 2005
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> Current user rating: 4.5/10 (rated by 32 users)
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user reviews of the Rowbarge, Woolhampton
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| Things are looking up. Have been going in this pub occasionally for years, right back to when Laurence Naismith the actor was landlord. We have eaten here twice recently and everything was fine on both occasions. It was busy both times and the staff were busy but all were friendly and doing their best. My only slight criticism is that all the draught lagers were strong ones. miceman - 31 Jan 2012 21:19 |
| We stopped for lunch on a Friday and found everyone friendly and helpful. I had a steak sandwich but was dissapointed it was served on ciabatta (it didn't say on the menu) until i took a bite! the bread was soft and delish - unlike every other ciabatta i've ever eaten. My husband had a ploughmans and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. There was plenty for us both and a lovely selection of cheese and chutneys. We will be back - especially when the BBQ is open!! lisaJ - 22 Apr 2011 20:44 |
| Usual problem with pubs in great locations, they get lots of custom without having to try hard, so they don't. What appeared to be the more senior staff have a slightly grating manner that gives you the impression they find you a bit irritating. The actual waiting staff are much more pleasant. My steak was fatty and chewy and rather unpleasant, the sauce was delicious. The pudding appeared to be "home made" and really very good. The coffee was wretched. Overall it was too expensive for the quality provided. Amos12 - 23 Aug 2010 11:16 |
| As a local occasional visitor it is sad to see this once good pub deteriorate into such a poor quality place: visited this evening (a sunny June sunday evening) 'for a drink whilst walking along the canal' to be ignored by the undertrained and understaffed whilst the manager clearly favoured his friends in the queue to serve them first. If you don't know the bar manager I suggest you appear at the bar clutching a menu - if you appeared to be about to order food your were given preferential service. Left after 15 minutes still thirsty! LitteLondoner - 20 Jun 2010 20:00 |
| Just revisited today and mostly agree with chechirecat - the only thing that wasn't cr*p was that IMO the beer was the right temperature (ale should be cool not cold). Short pints, one surly barman (probably not his fault - he was harassed because he had far too much to do), many people complaining about non-delivery of food - my friend had to leave to catch a train having waited 90 minutes without his meal arriving. I would strongly suggest making a picnic and finding somewhere else to sit by the canal - or just use one of the Rowbarge's tables - they're far too chaotic to notice. newbury_drinker - 21 May 2010 23:35 |
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