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The Row Barge, Henley Town, Henley-On-Thames
Henley-On-Thames
RG9 2ED
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Quinno _ left this review about The Row Barge
Time for a proper review after a revisit with a mobile phone and 7 less pints inside. This is a very attractive stone built pub up the hill a bit and away from the general shenanigans of Henley town centre, so it’s a more relaxed locals place. It’s a long narrow front facer over three one step levels.; the main bar and right side are traditional basic, with well-worn plank flooring, sports TV and some hanging tankards. To the left is a cosier carpeted room with red walls, half-length white painted wood panelling, dark wood ceiling beams and floor-to-ceiling supports. Three pumps with two on; Brakspear Oxford Gold and a pedestrian Brakspear Bitter. It's a decent local with a bit of character, shame about the beer quality (just like so many Brakspear outlets – and people wonder why so few ever trouble the Good Beer Guide these days!). 6.5
June 2009
Having had a few by this point I must be honest and say that I can't remember too much about the Row Barge beyond:
-An extremely good pint of Brakspear Bitter
-Bit dark inside
-Pub cat
-Toilet signs were in Welsh
So I guess I'd best pop back in again. Rated 6
On 1st December 2018
- rating: 6
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Row Barge
Cosy little old stone-built pub at top end of town, with lots of beams and a comfortable lived-in feel. The right hand side is the bar area, with a narrow room down to the left with some hewn wooden tables. Quite a nice and surprisingly large hidden garden past the gents! Brakspears Bitter and monthly special on draught in fair condition - Cask Marque listed. Good place to escape the bustle of town.
On 9th October 2016
- rating: 7
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Peter Rydings left this review about The Row Barge
Had a good pint ofBrakspear specile bitter nice pub but it just about 50 yards to far out the town center and up hill but dont let that put you off
On 28th June 2014
- rating: 8
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ROB Camra left this review about The Row Barge
Long thin pub on 2 levels. When we walked in we were pleasantly surprised to realise that the men were outnumbered about 3 to 1 by the ladies. I don't know if this is normal in here, but it certainly makes a change. Brakspears Bitter and Special were on offer. We both had the Bitter which was a good pint in nice surroundings. There is a very pleasant ambience in this pub, it wasn't very full, but everyone was very friendly. We'll call back again next time we're in Henley
On 7th July 2007
- rating: 7
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