Bear On The Barge

Bear On The Barge

This pub was editorially chosen for inclusion by Londonist.

You're walking along the Grand Junction Canal from Uxbridge to Watford. You've strolled a couple of miles in the heat without refreshment. What you need is a nice cool pint and a decent beer garden. And then, voila. The Bear on the Barge. A pub whose beer garden is so vast it almost vanishes around the curvature of the Earth.

The interior is rather nice, too. It might look a little bit too fresh and new for some, but it's certainly well presented. A notable fetish for odd furniture — or 'quirky objects’ d’art', as the pub has it — is another attraction. We initially sat down on a pommel horse, before inspecting the full suit of armour. Out front, for no discernible reason, you'll find a gigantic high chair and an abandoned bathtub. The pub also boasts a sizeable dining area, complete with open fire ovens and charcoal grills — it all smells great. Ale choice is limited to three cask ales and the usual mix of fizzy stuff.

Last updated June 2015.

Real fire ovens.
Real fire ovens.
Huuuuge beer garden
Huuuuge beer garden
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Pudsey, is that you?
Pudsey, is that you?
Quirky furnishings.
Quirky furnishings.
A real high chair.
A real high chair.
The security staff are well prepared.
The security staff are well prepared.
Outside bar.
Outside bar.
You can hardly see the pub from the towpath.
You can hardly see the pub from the towpath.
Dining area.
Dining area.
They have their own brew, made in Caledonian brewery.
They have their own brew, made in Caledonian brewery.

Address: Moorhall Road Harefield UB9 6PE

Phone: 01895 832680

Email:
[email protected]

Website:
http://thebearonthebarge.co.uk/

Monday: 11am-midnight

Tuesday: 11am-midnight

Wednesday: 11am-midnight

Thursday: 11am-midnight

Friday: 11am-midnight

Saturday: 11am-midnight

Sunday: 11am-11pm

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