The Barge, Halberton

Tiverton Innquest: The Pub Club & Inn Review
The Barge Inn, 93 High Street, Halberton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7AG.

Team in The Tiverton Pub Pool League.

Beer Range

The Sharp’s Brewery Cask conditioned Ale Doom Bar, is the Flag ship beer of the Barge Inn, John Smiths Bitter, Carling Black Label Lager, Fosters Lager, Stella Artoise and Guinness make up the range of “bright” beer on draught. Blackthorn and Strongbow Keg Ciders are both on draught while bottles of Becks Lager, Holstein Lager, Grolsch Lager and Manns Brown Ale complete the range.

Review
The modern pub trade is never an easy business, harder still in recent years, especially in rural arrears. It is easy for seasonal visitors to enjoy a well furbished bar during warm weather, enjoying the beer and cider range on offer. The commitment to maintain a consistent, sustained Real Ale Trade as well as a comprehensive “bright” beer range takes resolve and determination to succeed. The well maintained condition of the cellar is reflected by the quality of the Real Ale on offer.
The four Real Ale Building blocks recommend by the Campaign for Real Ale [CAMRA];
1. Selling the best quality Independently brewed beer you could
2. Keeping at least one Real Ale available.
3. Offering good service to the local community.
4. Keeping a local drinking pub open for locals.

When this is blended with a home cooked meal service using fresh local produce. You easily pass a CAMRA visit.
The Barge, being “dog friendly”, with a car park, can be enjoyed by the passing motorist, driving from Tiverton to Taunton or people walking along the Great Western Canal and locals alike