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City Barge

27 Strand-on-the-Green, Kew, W4 3PH Full details & map

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By Time Out Editors Posted: Jun 25 2010

Beside a muddy but peaceful stretch of the Thames, facing a little island straight out of Arthur Ransome, this higgledy-piggledy pub offers tranquillity both inside and out.

The honking of multitudinous geese all but drowns out the regular passing of Heathrow-bound aircraft; the nearest bridge welcomes trains only rarely, and you're just as likely to see an oarsman breaking the water.

Inside, everyday folk sit and chat about EastEnders, lads on the Greene King IPA while ladies take to the house chardonnay (less than £3 a glass). Artefacts related to the location - sepia waterside scenes of yesteryear, an old wooden 'Beware of the Weir' sign - decorate the raised main bar area, leading to the back terrace. Intimate alcoves in the lower bar and riverside festival seating await couples and close friends enjoying a memorable catch-up.

Tags: Great views, Local flavour, Outdoor : Drinking, West, Chiswick, Pub

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City Barge details

Address

City Barge

27 Strand-on-the-Green, Kew W4 3PH

Transport Gunnersbury tube/rail or Kew Bridge rail

Telephone

020 8994 2148

Open 11am-11pm daily. Food served 11am-10pm daily

Credit cards AmEx, DC, V

Facilities

Tables outdoors ( 11, riverside terrace ), Babies and children admitted, Booking advisable ( Sat, Sun )

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Comments & ratings 5/5 (Average of 1 rating)

By Jamie - Apr 4 2012

5/5

What a great little gem of a pub on the river Thames. It's the kind of place that does exactly what it says on the tin. We were there on Sunday and the place was packed. People were strewn over the towpath, some sitting on the actual riverside because there were no tables left. The staff were rushed off their feet but they did not fail to be welcoming or have a smile on their faces. Every time I was served at the bar I was made to feel like they really wanted me there. There was a long wait for food, but when there are that many mouths to feed then that is understandable, these people are only human. I had a chicken burger which was great! I'd imagine that this is the kind of place that people flock to when the sun comes out, but on cold wintry days I'd imagine it would be nice to sit inside near one of the fireplaces they have. I will certainly be returning. IPA also under £3 a pint! unheard of in these parts. well done!