Went to rodley festival and spent most of the time in the owl but thought we'd see what the rodley barge was like with my little girl. After my 6 year old girl got kicked by one of the so called regulars and I got a full pint knocked out of my hands and over myself and my daughter the bar staff then accused me of been out of order and said that the so called local would never do anything of that nature as they know him personally this so called local then said oh well to my daughter and didn't apologise the bar staff then said I was out of order by asking him to apologise to my daughter who now has a nasty graze on get leg along with a cut. After leaving the bar area I was approached by the bloke who just laughed and said it don't matter she shouldn't be there. So anyone thinking of going to rodley barge for a family day I wouldn't as the bar staff arrogant and not...
Read moreUnfriendly and not a nice atmosphere, the pub is very unclean, it’s one of the those pubs where it’s very clicky’ if your not from the area you are made to feel uncomfortable. I ordered some food for my family, the food wasn’t fresh, I could tell it was frozen. The staff aren’t friendly no eye contact or acknowledgment when waiting at the bar. One of the staff members who I believe to be the landlady was not friendly, apparently one of the customers says she’s always like that. I would have thought been a land lady of a pub you would have better people skills and a friendly manor with customers, I’m well and truly scared off, and the frozen food also left a bitter taste in my mouth! I wouldn’t advise anybody to waste there time and money in a place where you get negative vibes and strange looks. Stay away! Especially if you...
Read moreLovely, Warm & Welcoming with a canal side view from the back beer garden, over looking large fields full of horses! :)
The Barge was around a long time before the previous owners of the owl were and im sure it will see more come and go in time as it stands strong.
I believe the guy that commented about the one pound charge obviously scrimped when it came to buying his specs as well, as its always been 50p to the best of my knowledge which is at...
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