The Barns at Kingsbarns
2.00/5.00 from 5 user review(s) (add your opinion)
5 Main Street
Kingsbarns
by St Andrews
Fife
Scotland
KY16 8TA
Phone: 01334 460820
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Steakhouses & American Restaurants in St Andrews
5 user review(s)
by Don Greer (USA) on 1 September 2008
I was so surprised to see the previous reviews as our experience couldn't have been better. The service was excellent, the brie and salmon were outstanding and I have to admit the sticky toffee pudding was the best we had all trip. I would highly recommend The Barns. Cheers!!
by Helen Williams (Sandbach, Cheshire) on 15 July 2008
We had noticed the pub on our way to Crail from St Andrews & thought it looked lovely from the outside - quality umberellas & tables outside etc added to the image. The food was such a let down. We had hoped for some wonderful Scottish home cooking - Arbroath smokies, maybe some good broth & stews. Good honest food. The menu was very uninteresting, very limited & too expensive. We were happy to pay, but you expect quality....we didn't get it.
The door to the kitchens squeaked loudly & at length every time the door was opened. Sadly this was every 5 minutes as the storeroom/larder appears to have been located at the other end of the restaurant to the kitchens! Why?! My husband did mention the door to the manager, who said that it had only been oiled 3 weeks earlier...my husband suggested it needs doing daily as it is SO irritating to customers. On the whole HUGELY disappointed...we left feeling like we had been ripped off & frustrated that the pub looks so great - all the ingredients are there for it to work - but the poor food means it is being let down badly.
by Laura Wishart (Kingsbarns, Fife) on 3 July 2008
Went in for a meal with my partner at 8pm on 2nd july 2008. This is our local pub, and have been in many times before. On arrival, we placed our order which did arrive quickly, but then we were left sitting with empty plates in front of us for at least 30 minutes. When the plates were finally clreared, the waiter failed to engage with us at all, no 'how was your meal, was everything alright' nothing!! We waited a further 15 minutes, waiting for the option of dessert, but that never happened either.
When we dared to complain, the manager failed to resolve the issue until the owner appeared - what is the manager there for?? They (the barman, waiter and the manager)all disappeared into the kitchen to have their discussion. When they returned the barman took the cost of the meal off the bill, so we were only paying for the drinks. When the barman returned my partner's card, he said " thank you very much, don't come back because we won't serve you food or drink again"
We left, but still not satisfied my partner went back, to query their refusal to allow us back - it's only our local after all!!! The barman barred us, but within seconds the manager retracted this, leading to arguments between the staff about the lack of support for each other. If they can't even work together, how can they possibly provide a 4* ( both fron the AA and the Scottish Tourist Board) service??? We will NOT be returning to our LOCAL!!!!! Avoid like the plague!!!!!
by Rita (Hungary) on 3 July 2008
I am very sad to read such opinions about the Barns. A few years ago I was working there for a few months and it was a friendly, good restaurant. The food was delicious, the place was tidy and the staff were nice. In the bar there was almost like a family with the locals in the evenings. We worked hard but we loved it. I really hope that some day the spirit of the old Barnes comes back.
by on 6 April 2008
Went for a drink and food about 6pm Sun 6th April 2008 with my partner. Been before about 3 years ago for a drink and thought it nice. However this time the middle aged barman saw us arrive in the small bar and despite no-one else requiring serving he failed miserably to attend to us or give any eye contact. After standing at the bar for about 3 to 4 mins he still ignored us. We decided this was not the place to spend our hard earned cash and walked. Won't be back and would advise those who like good service to do likewise. Dreadful little man who obviously doesn't own the business!
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