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The City Barge

4.6
4.6
1231 Reviews
£26 to £40
Gastro Pub

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2+ people
23:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
Following an extensive refurbishment, this historic 15th century public house re-opened late May 2014. The City Barge is the ultimate Thames-side pub, featuring a welcoming bar, stunning dining room, large open kitchen and considerable outside space, all right on the river

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 11:30–23:00 Sun 11:30–22:30
  • Phone number
    020 8994 2148
  • Website
    http://www.citybargechiswick.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Marek
  • Catering
    Lunches, dinners and buffets by arrangement all available. We can host sit down meals for up to 120 and standing functions of 200
  • Private party facilities
    The City Barge offers a relaxed environment for a host of dining occasions. Uniquely located on The Thames, with panoramic views of the river the restaurant offers a unique ambience away from the stresses of central London.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 020 8994 2148
  • Location
    27 Strand on the Green, London, W4 3PH
  • Area
    Kew
  • Parking details
    No parking restrictions in our area.<br />1 disabled parking space
  • Public transit
    Nearest transport links: Chiswick Rail / Kew Bridge / Chiswick Park/Kew Gardens/Gunnersbury<br />
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • South West London

    Great for scenic views

  • South West London

    Gastro Pub

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The City Barge offers a delightful riverside dining experience with "excellent service" and "lovely pub food." Guests praise the "beautiful setting" and "friendly atmosphere," ideal for enjoying a Sunday roast or a casual lunch. Though pricing can be steep, the overall experience and "great location" make it worthwhile.

1,231 Reviews

  1. James

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First class food, first class service. Highly recommend as a place to eat. Thank you to the staff for their fantastic service
    The City BargeResponded on 10 November 2024
    Hi James, Thank you so much for leaving us a fantastic 5 star review, and for your kind words about the food and service. We look forward to seeing you again very soon, enjoy the rest of your weekend. Kind regards Ian Wright, General manager

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  2. Alex

    Hertfordshire

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good quick service (exactly what we needed) and the food was excellent.
    The City BargeResponded on 13 November 2024
    Hi Alex, Many thanks indeed for leaving us a fantastic 5 star review, it's great to hear hear you enjoyed your visit with us and recived speedy pre football service! We look forward to seeing you again very soon. Kind regards, Ian Wright, General manager

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  3. Peter

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The waitress was fantastic. Very friendly and attentive. The Sunday roast was excellent and as always the City Barge delivers on location and view.
    The City BargeResponded on 29 October 2024
    Hi Peter, Many thanks indeed for taking the time to leave us a great 5 star review and for your comments about our team. I'm very lucky, we have an amazing team both front and back,of house they make my life very easy! We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon, kind regards Ian Wright, General Manager

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  4. annette

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Sunday roast and trimmings and they gave us a nice river view table as requested.
    The City BargeResponded on 13 October 2024
    Hi Annette. Many thanks indeed for leaving us a 4 star review and for your kind words about the roasts. Please do not hesitate to get in touch to let us know how we can get the extra star next time! Have a great week, Kind regards Ian Wright, General manager

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  5. Torin

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good evening celebrating my birthday - very good setting, food, service and ambience - even on a quiet Tuesday evening in September.
    The City BargeResponded on 26 September 2024
    Hi Torin, Thank you very much indeed for taking the time to leave us a great 4 star review. Please do not hesitate to get in touch to let us know how we can get the extra star next time. We hope to see you again soon, Kind regards Ian Wright, General manager

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  6. Nina

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely riverside pub with an efficient and friendly service. Worked well for wheelchair access and parking right outside.
    The City BargeResponded on 17 September 2024
    Hi Nina, Thank you very much indeed for taking the time to leave us a fantastic 5 star review. It's great to hear you enjoyed the service and we were able to cater for all your requirements. We look forward to seeing you again very soon, Kind regards, Ian Wright, General manager

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  7. Amin

    Cambridge

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The pub setting is very nice. We were seated comfortably. The fish and chips arrived very quickly after ordering. The batter looked very light in colour however, it was crisp and cooked. The taste was disappointing. The curry sauce accompanying was tasteless. Other dishes might have been a better choice.
    The City BargeResponded on 13 September 2024
    Hi Amin, Many thanks indeed for taking the time to leave us some detailed feedback. We're always striving to improve, so information like this is very useful indeed. I'm glad that overall you're visit was still a pleasant one, though please do accept my apologies that the food wasn't quite up to standard. We hope to see you again soon, Kind regards Ian Wright, General manager

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  8. David

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As previous visits have shown this is a lovely pub by the river.Excellent Sunday roast and beer.Friendly helpful staff .Nice ambience .We’ll be back.
    The City BargeResponded on 4 September 2024
    Hi David, Thanks for the high rating and kind words about the roasts, beer and staff, it's really appreciated. We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience. Have a great week! Team Barge

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  9. Ewen

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Regular customers. Food always fresh and delicious. Service quietly professional and personal. Full of families and mixed age groups. Football on TV is discrete. Great ambience next to the Thames. Tim a great manager.
    The City BargeResponded on 2 September 2024
    Hi Ewen, It's always a pleasure to host you, and thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you again very soon, Kind regards Ian Wright, General manager

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  10. Anne

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and good choice with options other than roasts on a Sunday.
    The City BargeResponded on 19 August 2024
    Hi Anne. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a fantastic 5 star review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your visit, and we hope to see you again very soon. Kind regards Team Barge

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FAQs

The City Barge does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. The City Barge also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8994 2148.

The City Barge is rated 4.6 stars by 1231 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2+ people
23:00
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The City Barge

27 Strand on the Green, London, W4 3PH

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Kew
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–23:00 Sat 11:30–23:00 Sun 11:30–22:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    No parking restrictions in our area.<br />1 disabled parking space
  • Public transit
    Nearest transport links: Chiswick Rail / Kew Bridge / Chiswick Park/Kew Gardens/Gunnersbury
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marek
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.citybargechiswick.com/
  • Phone number
    020 8994 2148
  • Catering
    Lunches, dinners and buffets by arrangement all available. We can host sit down meals for up to 120 and standing functions of 200
  • Private party facilities
    The City Barge offers a relaxed environment for a host of dining occasions. Uniquely located on The Thames, with panoramic views of the river the restaurant offers a unique ambience away from the stresses of central London.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: 020 8994 2148
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