Pub in Chiswick
City Barge
27 Strand On The Green, Chiswick, W4 3PHClosest station: Kew Bridge, about 13 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,411 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About City Barge
Riverside, historic pub with some outdoor terrace seating serving a modern British menu.
Built in 1484 and originally called the Navigators Arms it later became the Bohemia Head and the City Navigation Barge, after the Lord Mayor’s barge which used to be moored nearby during the winter. The Beatles video for 'Help' was reputed to be filmed inside the City Barge. The pub had an extensive refurbishment in early 2014 and the interior is now light and bright and clean-looking, having the feel of a renovated country pub. The downstairs has now become a restaurant with locally-sourced seafood a speciality. The upstairs at street level is the bar, with a good selection of six rotating real ales and a cider; the ales include an own-label Argy Bargy and it is intended to change beers on a regular basis and also support craft breweries. Beers are served in old style pint pots which adds to the enjoyment! The Ale Manager is knowledgable and helpful, and can suggest good pairings of ales and food. Service and staff friendliness have received good reviews. Function room and WCs are on the uppermost level and there is a nice garden at the back of the pub, with outside tables on the river side. NB the towpath by the pub is subject to occasional but rapid tidal flooding so if trapped you may need to make your escape via the road entrance. NB. This is now a CARD ONLY payment pub.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Real Cider
- Cask Marque
- Function Room
- Events: Quiz Night Every Wednesday
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Parking
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Greene King
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 8994 2148
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 1,411 ratings
5 out of 5Bartosz Machnicaon Google, September 2024
I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a Sunday Roast, and I must say the experience exceeded my expectations. The food was not only fresh and perfectly seasoned, but also beautifully presented. The roast was tender, the vegetables were cooked just right, and the gravy added a rich depth of flavor to every bite. You can tell that a lot of care goes into preparing each dish. I’ll definitely be coming back with my family to enjoy it again soon! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a classic and well-executed Sunday meal.
5 out of 5Dee “In-a-hurry-photographer” Bojczukon Google, August 2024
Food was delicious, and the service very good, fabulous ambiance, they didn't rush me. The fish and chips were on a visit to England in late September 2023. The lamb was from a visit to England in late June to July. Everything was so fabulous I just had to go back again. I hope to go back to the City Barge next visit and have the Sunday roast and also have a walk along the beautiful waterfront.
5 out of 5Paulina Wojciechowskaon Google, July 2024
I recently dined with friends and had an exceptional experience. The dishes were absolutely delicious and of high quality. It had been a long time since we had enjoyed such exquisite cuisine. The chef has an excellent sense of taste. Nothing was overly salted, and everything was perfectly seasoned. We were all thoroughly impressed. We give it five stars. We highly recommend it and will definitely be returning.
5 out of 5Pawelon Google, September 2024
The Fish and Chips were outstanding—fresh, perfectly cooked fish with a crisp, golden exterior and flaky inside. The chips were fresh, crispy outside, soft inside, and paired perfectly with tasty dips. A fantastic meal overall, highly recommended!
5 out of 5Anthony Readon Google, September 2024
This is my second time at the city barge and this was a fantastic meal, I was hesitant to try to tiger prawn and monkfish curry but I’m so glad I did. It was really fantastic and the flavours were really just right. My compliments to the chef again I highly recommend the city barge lovely ambience live sound particularly really great food and service thank you.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.