Barne Lodge — Restaurant in The Borough District of Clonmel

Today we went to Barne lodge for lunch at 1pm, we rang ahead and booked a table for 4 adults and 3 children. When we arrived we were shown to a table that was too small (a table for 4). We asked could we have the bigger table to fit us all and we were reluctantly given another table as it was reserved but after we had to explain to the lady again that we had rang and booked the lady realised it was reserved for us. We were then told she would only allow one high chair at the table as she needed room to walk passed. So we did that and my son (2) sat at the table and my 4 month old in his pram. My nephew who is also 2 had the high chair which we replaced one of the chairs for. So why we couldn’t do this for another child baffled me as there was plenty of room and it would have been at either end of the table, not the sides where you walk. We then asked could we have a kids menu to be then told they don’t do kids menus. This was odd as it states on the menu “kids menu available”. We also asked for squash to which she didn’t reply and walked off. After been bluntly asked were we ready to order I said we were still looking but could I order some garlic bread for my son. This is what we do wherever we go, order his food first. As anyone around kids will know they can’t stay seated and quiet for a long time before they eat as they are only small. Most restaurants recommend ordering for kids first in my experience as they know it keeps everyone at the table happy. The lady then told me no she wouldn’t be doing that and we are to order altogether as she won’t be doing a separate order to the kitchen. This shocked us as it would be the same thing as one of us ordering a starter and the others not? I asked not even for the kids so they are not waiting and she snapped NO. She then said so are ye ready to order or not?! At this point we had enough and left. So we packed up the kids and went. She never even uttered a word as we packed up to go. I never leave reviews or even complain but it was extremely bad service. And as a mum of two young kids it is hard enough to decide on a meal out let alone to be treated like this. None of us will be back and it’s such a shame as it is completely due to the really bad service...

If you could only give this place zero stars If you are ever coming from cahir to Tipperary on the N24 and you pass this place make sure you give it a wide berth looked this place up on Google maps it has 4.5 stars the owner has up gastro pub award-winning menu this is our story 2 adults 2 teenagers 2 kids looking for some good local food as we were visiting the area well we ordered 2 fish and chips which were greasy and under cooked 1 pizza cheese and onion base was under cooked and raw how can you get something so simple so wrong the 2 chicken nuggets and chips were fine and the portion of chicken wings were fine we told waiting staff about the under cooked food and nothing happened when it came to pay the lady was charging me for all of the food nobody approach us about the food been under cooked we had to go to the till to get there attention the lady "said all the food was fine even the under cooked pizza as I have tasted it" an argument ensued I refused to pay for the uncooked food she insisted she became aggressive and extremely rude she then told me to leave as she refused our money she threw us all out so we left but I did go back and pay €40 reluctantly for the drinks we had and some of the food when I came back in she made fun of me taunting me laughing and been very rude again the most disappointing thing is the lack of customer service and the food itself was below average so make sure you keep on driving passed...

Great place to eat...large menu to choose from..good prices.. Friendly staff. I would like to add to my visit to Barne Lodge, Since I was last there my Aunt a local of the area passed away Suddenly and after her removal, we invited a group of her close neighbours at short notice to food and drinks at the Barne Lodge. I would like to Thank the owner and her staff for putting on a lovely selection of food and sandwiches at such short notice, it was great to see her neighbours and life long friends enjoy a few drinks and food while remembering the good memories of her at this sad time but this Pub/Restaurant provides a great place to meet as it has good selection of food and friendly helpful staff with plenty of space and parking for people to visit. THANKS ONCE AGAIN TO THE OWNER AND STAFF FOR MAKING A GOOD NIGHT FOR THE REMOVAL NIGHT..OF MY LATE AUNT..Nice memory to have.. Thanking ye all at the Barne Lodge for a good night...