The Baring Hall Hotel

We have dined here twice and the roast was exceptional on each occasion. Yesterday's roast potatoes were divinely crisp, and having elected to sample the chicken, I was delighted to discover that it was just as tasty as the pork which I had previously consumed. My paramour took the last beef joint and dispensed similar encomiums - bravo! The Yorkshire puddings were commodious fare and the gravy saturated my plate like the Ganges soaking a pilgrim. We were also fortunate enough to meet Digby, the biggest dog in the world, who had chosen to spend his Sunday afternoon sauntering around the tavern. My only (minor) complaint is the removal of the pork roast from the menu as this was a most splendid meal for any highwayman or dandy seeking repast.
Mar 8th, 2020

Jul 16th, 2020

2021 Update: has such massive potential but is mismanaged my Antic. The grade 2 listed building has been allowed to fall into a state of disrepair. Antic have failed repeatedly to engage with the local community and update on the future of the pub. The complete eyesore of a beer garden is littered with broken vehicles. Such a wasted opportunity to create a decent beer garden for the community before they reopen. Antic have no interest in the community, protecting the building or running a decent pub. As a property developer they are only interested in building flats on the car park. Update: Baring Hall is now in a poor state of disrepair. Antic have done nothing to maintain the property during the epidemic and despite reporting maintenance issues with them they seem to have no interest in fixing the place up before reopening. The depressingly baron wasteland of a beer garden is a wasted opportunity for a decent space to socially distanced but they appear to have no interest in the local community and no vision in creating a quality experience. Incredibly poorly managed. I hope they turn their approach and lack of interest around.Nice pub but doesnt live up to reputation or quality of other antic pubs. Seems a little tired and it really needs new management to bring it up to scratch. Mediocre beer/ale selection (could be so much better) and food is really overpriced for what it is. 12 for a burger and 11.50 for a baked Camembert starter. Unfortunately the price doesnt get you quality. The crispy squid was limp and soggy. The chunky chips were actually fries. No one eating there for lunch on a Saturday, completely empty, that should be a red flag for the manager. Anywhere else would take the hint and change something. Would love to feel like I could pop in for lunch, as Im sure other locals would, but they need to rethink the menu, food quality and price points to fit the area and encourage business.
Jun 19th, 2020

Mar 20th, 2020

Dirty interior, looks terrible, they could make it look nicer. It's mostly filled with old men. The staff are okay.
Mar 9th, 2020