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The Barrels, Hereford

69 St Owen Street
Hereford
HR1 2JQ
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Barrels

Fully justifying its reputation and easily the best pub in the city. Don't take my word for it - I think 95% of the city's drinkers were there on a Sunday night as I checked out as many as possible. Some had just given up and closed early.

Multi roomed inside, with a central bar. Patio out the back is large, and hosting entertainment. Former wye valley brewery building still obvious, although they have moved out to Stoke Lacey many moons ago.

Terrific and varied clientelle, friendly bar staff and excellent beer.

One of the best pubs in the land.

On 22nd March 2022 - rating: 10
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Barrels

Finally managed a visit to this semi-legendary ale pub, albeit under the strange post-pandemic circumstances. The traditional multi-room, slightly split-level interior was fairly quiet on this late afternoon visit, but the rear patio area was almost at capacity. Not all the handpumps were operational, but four Wye Valley beers were available including the rarely-seen Wholesome Stout.

On 22nd July 2020 - rating: 8
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Aqualung . left this review about The Barrels

I first came to this pub at around the turn of the century when the area at the rear was still the brewery but even then they were talking about finding larger premises. After forty years Wye Valley is more of a major regional brewer for Mid Wales & Borders than a micro but their old school beers are still well worth seeking out. This is the obvious place to do that although they do now have six other tied outlets including two others in Hereford.
It is a multi-room pub with a central bar. One area has darts and a match was completing on my Monday evening visit. One of the back rooms is taken up by a pool table. The area at the rear where the brewery was now hosts a pleasant outdoor drinking area and there seems to be some sort of function room.
They serve six Wye Valley beers and I had a couple of HPAs which were excellent value at just £2.50.
Definitely a "must visit" pub in Hereford.

On 15th June 2015 - rating: 9
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Helen Iwanczuk
Hereford, 0.68 miles, 13 min walk (show)
Leominster, 13.05 miles, 4 hr 11 min walk (show)
Ledbury, 14.89 miles, 4 hr 47 min walk (show)
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20th Feb 2024, 21:55
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20th Feb 2024, 21:55
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 14 June 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
  • Beer Festivals : No - Beer & Music Festival August BH - last updated 14 June 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 04 August 2013 by Gill Smith
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 14 June 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Car Park : No last updated 14 June 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 14 June 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Darts : Yes last updated 14 June 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 20 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
  • Function Room : Yes - From review - last updated 15 June 2015 by Dave McNally
  • Hot Food : No last updated 14 June 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Jukebox : No last updated 14 June 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Karaoke : No last updated 07 August 2013 by Quinno _
  • Live Music : No - Beer & Music Festival August BH - last updated 14 June 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 14 June 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Micropub : No last updated 14 June 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Pinball : No last updated 14 June 2015 by Aqualung .
  • Pool Table : Yes last updated 04 August 2013 by Gill Smith
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 20 August 2013 by Alan Hurdle
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 14 June 2015 by Aqualung .
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