12 reviews about Barker Hotel

verified email - 28 Oct 2015

The food is lovely and staff are friendly, sometimes a little disorganised with bigger tables but over all a good experience. I will visit here frequently

verified email - 28 Nov 2014

Went here for lunch a little while ago. Was not a bad experience though the staff were not very friendly. Food was ok, but not great and prices were a little high for what it is. Overall quite good though.

RedDwarf 28 Nov 2014

Have had a meal here a few times, was ok but agree the staff are not very friendly. They must have changed their staff as they use to be great.

watersport 29 Nov 2014

Interesting - just another hotel lunch

ICEnterprises 29 Nov 2014

I am originally from country Victoria and I have not found many good pub meals over here compared to Vic. Still, I am not giving up.....

verified email - 07 Oct 2014

Really liked this pub before the upgrade, it now seems to have lost its appeal. Whilst it is nicely renovated with a pleasant dining area, beer garden, sports bar and of course pokies, it just doesn't have that friendly, comfortable feel anymore.

I use to go here regularly with my family but I recently had lunch and a couple of drinks with some mates and I wont say it was fabulous. My steak was over cooked, I prefer it rare rather than leather. The salt and pepper squid was ok but nothing great, meals are pricey and really about average. Service was also lacking. Overall a bit disappointing.

Approximate cost: $28

verified email - 11 Nov 2013

Stopped in for brunch - shared the risotto balls and a few drinks with a friend but moved on after that rather than eat lunch. The bistro looks lovely but the tables were cramped together oddly, service was really slow and the wrong drinks were poured for us. It also got really noisy really quickly with music and lots of people.

Approximate cost: $25

Shazzbot1 14 Nov 2013

I have been here a few times with family and never had any issues. Although, we never go when it is busy, we like it a bit quiet. Maybe you picked a bad day to go.

verified email - 04 Sep 2013

Wow this hotel looks amazing from the outside and the bistro roof is something to see but upon sitting at our table it was very sterile, noisy and uncomfortable. Definitely not for someone to come for a meal and actually speak to each other. Food was excellent but again a little below expected, due to a dietary issue the chef was not flexible in omitting something and replacing it with something simple.
Great at the simple pub fare but a bit pricey.

Approximate cost: $25.00

Shazzbot1 05 Sep 2013

Had a meal here with my family and really enjoyed ourselves.

verified email - 04 Sep 2013

Really loved this pub before they did all the upgrades and prices are now thru the roof :( Use to love going into there sitting in front of the old fire place whilst having dinner but not now very posh and upmarket since reno's I think the owners forgot its a country town

verified email - 16 Aug 2013

This is such a great place to stop for a meal. It has been beautifully renovated/refurbised, has a beer garden, sports bar and gaming room and cosy fire places. We opted for the Bistro, where I had the Chicken Breast Schnitzel with chips/salad and pepper sauce ($18). Talk about yum! The serving size is quite large and really delicious. My husband tried the Oyster Kilpatrick ($19) and said he had never had better. The kids meals are quite reasonable at around $7-8, the usual chicken nuggets and chips etc. We found the service to be very quick and friendly. A really nice place to have a meal. I highly recommend them.

Approximate cost: $18 - 30

verified email - 08 Aug 2013

Comfortable seating in the dining area, friendly staff, nice choice on the menu, we often go there and will continue to do so as it is a relaxed atmosphere to.

verified email - 05 Nov 2012

Really disappointed with this place! It looks beautiful and has great potential, but the food was very average. Quite pricey and $5 for an orange juice is a bit steep! More vegie options would be greatly appreciated.....

Approximate cost: $25

verified email - 02 Jun 2012

Although the meals are quite lovely and tasty and the service is friendly, this hotel just lacks atmosphere. A little pricey too.

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