The Barge Inn, Seend Cleeve, Melksham

Absolute delight!

Went to the Barge with wife and another couple for a joint wedding anniversary meal, food was good, if a little pricey and quite a cosy atmosphere. However the smoke from the fire penetrated our clothes to the point that they had to be washed/aired outside the following morning!

By far the best steak I've ever had. £17.95, which is a little pricey. but really is cooked to perfection. They don't have a huge menu, but everything on it, is cooked well, is slightly different from the norm. Price for 2 x 3 course meals and 3 drinks £62. Staff are friendly, but they could probably have done with an extra member of staff, to make things more efficient. My partner was a little disappointed by the lack of local ales, which he enjoys. Overall, a lovely local Wiltshire pub/restaurant, definitely try out and have a lovely evening.

Slowest bar staff this side of the zoo's tortoise house.

What used to be a great eating pub has slipped a little. For top prices I expect top food but was a little disapointed. Service good, beer ok, toilets needed a good clean.