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Reviews - Barrel Oak Irish Pub

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8.9/10

Fabulous
183 reviews
Ambience
9.0
Food
8.9
Service
9.0
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  • christos a.9 days ago

    10

    A very relaxing atmosphere compined with good food and service Excellent fish and chips not forgetting the nice view of the lake

  • Rohit C.7 months ago

    9.0

    Food was good, service was perfect, drinks were bit overpriced.

  • Lee J.8 months ago

    9.5

    The views are spectacular if you manage to grab a table beside the main window. Service was very warm, welcome and friendly. Food was also very good, from pub style curry's, to curry burgers and a good T-bone steak, everything was delicious... and the Guiness was good quality 👌

  • David H.8 months ago

    8.5

    Came here twice on our recent trip to Montreux. Food was tasty and well cooked - beer cold and refreshing - great views over the lake.

  • Jason W.
    Jason W.11 months ago

    10

    Wide choice of draft beers!

  • joy m.11 months ago

    10

    the wait staff friendly and helpful. as well as entertaining with a great sense of humor!!

  • Suzanne Z.1 year ago

    10

    If you go to an Irish Pub on a Friday night… It’s going to be busy. Especially, when the Irish Stew is authentic. I felt like I was back in my Sainted Grandmother’s kitchen. Thanks for the wonderful food, and sparking my memory back to my childhood.🍀

  • Tomislav M.1 year ago

    4.0

    Terrible food, below average service. This is the place for simple snacks and maybe burgers, definitely not for steaks and other dishes. Beef stroganoff was terrible, this cannot even called beef stroganoff. T-bone was chewy, we requested medium rare but got rare near the bone. When complained for the T-bone, waiter just said “oh, it’s not so easy to get all steak evenly done”. Burger was also not something they can be proud of. Only starters were ok.

  • Dean P.1 year ago

    10

    The staff were very friendly and made a big fuss of our 4 year old daughter which made her trip. Also the food was very good and the atmosphere in the pub was great.

  • Mary B.1 year ago

    5.5

    The Club sandwich at lunchtime was ok. The dinner later that evening was poor. Worst presentation of Nachos I have ever seen and tinned advocado. Batter on fish was grey looking. Not the cleanest bar and toilets stink.

  • Sergei P.
    Sergei P.1 year ago

    10

    Good Food! Good Beer! Good Mood! T-Bone and Irish Stew particularly tasty 👌🏻

  • Lauren M.2 years ago

    10

    Always a great time here. The food is superb and the service is alway fast and friendly.

  • Jyoti S.2 years ago

    7.5

    Nice dinner.

  • Sergei P.
    Sergei P.2 years ago

    10

    Good Food, Good Drinks, Good Service!

  • Vikki Q.more than 2 years

    10

    Beautiful views over the lake. Really welcoming and friendly service. Simple but good quality and tasty food. Good choices in the menu. Good value for money.

  • Chris E.
    Chris E.more than 2 years

    10

    Fabulous lake view in atrium and inside a log fire was burning. Friendly service- good range of beers and food excellent. Jalapenos stuffed with cheese as starter and chilli mayonnaise to dip, excellent and lamb shank (souris d'agneau) large and nicely cooked.

  • Daniel G.more than 2 years

    10

    Amazing

  • Marie Françoise B.more than 2 years

    5.0

    Good view. But the time to be served is really too long. 45 mn for a plate.

  • Remo V.more than 2 years

    7.0

    Hamburgers were really excellent and the pub atmosphere as it should be. Outstandi g view over the lake. However, our reservation of a window table has not been respected - there was no reservation at all.

  • Chris E.
    Chris E.more than 2 years

    9.0

    Excellent location close to the train station. Very nice view of the lake. Large draft selection. Food was excellent even with a group of 20 people. Everyone enjoyed their chosen order.

  • Linda H.more than 2 years

    10

    Ate here twice during the Montreux Jazz festival. Once for dinner and another time for late English breakfast. The views to the lake are great. Excellent service from very friendly staff. Large tv screens in bar to watch sports. Food was very good. I would definitely return if I’m the area.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    6.5

    Please prepare for a large group better in the future. A group of 20 is too large for 1 table. Seat the group under the air conditioning, shut the windows and blinds. Food quality was good and the service was also good.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    9.5

    Outstanding food quality for a pleasant and cozy pub with amazing lake views

  • - -.more than 2 years

    9.0

    I really enjoyed the meal, the staff were fun and very attentive.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    9.0

    Atmosphere was really good, lovely food. We will all be back next year.

  • Simone C.more than 2 years

    10

    Great finding in Montreux! The pub is not expensive when compared with the city standard prices, the service is excellent, and the food exceeded our expectation. The burger is delicious!

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Great burgers and beers, nice place to hang out and watch the sunset over the lake Geneva.

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