Topic ID 1083
Saturday lunchtime I was lucky to get a seat in this busy cafe. Why? well straightforward grub (breakfast special for me) reasonably priced, and for atmosphere a fog of cigarette smoke and clinking mugs of tea. It was like stepping back in time. Magic.
Reply ID 12241
Don't think Barneys is as good as it was since new owners few years back. Prefer Rose's Cafe but any cafe is fine by me.
Reply ID 12245
The one at Sele Farm is very good also
Reply ID 12248
I think these gems should be differentiated from cafes-with-an-acute-accent and caffes-with-a-pretentious-double-eff. My preference is to call them caffs. Barneys is a true caff, as is the Glass House, by my reckoning. My definition of a caff is: Cup of tea for under £1 Served in mugs Smoking still allowed inside Chips on the menu, and called chips - not Fries or Pommes Frites Full fried breakfast available Open for breakfast Anything I've missed off?
Reply ID 12250
Excellent stuff Nora. Yes, Glass House and Rose are very good but for sheer cosiness its Barneys for my 1st choice.
Reply ID 12252
quote:Hold down the Alt-Gr key whilst typing the 'e'. Works for other vowels, too.
cafes-with-an-acute-accent
Reply ID 12255
quote:Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.... I havn't got a "Gr" key!
Originally posted by skankyquote:Hold down the Alt-Gr key whilst typing the 'e'. Works for other vowels, too.
cafes-with-an-acute-accent
Reply ID 12257
Oh yes i have!!! I've never noticed it before ééééááááúúúúíííííóóóóóóóóóóé
Reply ID 12261
Does anyone remember it being called Wiltshires many moons ago? A bit more smokier and grubbier but still fab!
Reply ID 12263
Yep, The mugs also should have the statuatory chip aswell Great place to 'people watch'
Reply ID 12265
quote:When I first worked in Hertford part of the sign had been nicked and it was called "Barneys ill" for ages!
Originally posted by Elkiee
Does anyone remember it being called Wiltshires many moons ago? A bit more smokier and grubbier but still fab!
Reply ID 12267
Totally off topic but Norah has reminded me - for many, many years I really did believe there was a place called 'Hatfield the North.'
Reply ID 12268
Open at 7am so you can have breakfast while waiting for contractors to arrive. Nice bit of bubble, P says. Good cofféé for that time of the morning when feeling fragile.
Reply ID 12271
quote:Thank you! I've been racking my brain, trying to remember the former name since this post went on. The classic greasy spoon.
Originally posted by Elkiee
Does anyone remember it being called Wiltshires many moons ago? A bit more smokier and grubbier but still fab!
Reply ID 12272
Havn't been in for years - but they get extra "caff" points if the ketchup is in plastic squeezy bottles that are gunked up around the top and the sugar is loose or in lumps - not sachets.
Reply ID 12274
quote:As opposed to a fry?
The mugs also should have the statuatory chip aswell
quote:Or supposed to be loose, but is in lumps.
sugar is loose or in lumps
Reply ID 12280
Cant say ive been into either, probably my loss. But also cant say i enjoy walking past Roses on a Sat morning seeing people sitting on the pavement shoveling fry ups into their mouths..
Reply ID 12441
On typical caffs, see this web site http://russelldavies.typepad.com/eggbaconchipsandbeans/
Reply ID 12444
Cheers Ray, what an unusual website but interesting nonetheless !!
Reply ID 12561
I used to go to Barneys all the time. But since they wacked the prices up and painted it a disgusting yellow I won't go back. The Rose cafe is nearly half the price, and you don't need sunglasses to sit in it.
Reply ID 23394
i'v been going in there for years lads allways sort me out in there,well i used to let them jump the q at stonehouse. it is a proper caff with proper food lovely(look on the pin board there is a pic of me eating[:I])
Reply ID 23412
Wheres Barneys?
Reply ID 23417
In Railway Street, in the same row as Greggs and what used to be the fish mongers. It's been there for years and I can remember when they used to do pretty much the same menu as you'd get in a Wimpy Bar. I used to go in there for the breakfast specials but I tend to be in too much of a rush to get to the office nowadays.
Reply ID 23419
yep - I grew up with this cafe for sure! always great, always difficult to get a table, although got to admit I don't like eating with the fag smoke around me
Reply ID 35100
looks like it's going to be open this week.looks like the lads have done a nice job doing the place up. be great if it's no smoking nuf said about that the better me thinks[:D][:0]
Reply ID 35487
I've always been a Barneys girl (nee a Wiltshires girl!) and have also converted hubby to its delights BUT hate to say it since it has been shut we were tempted by Roses and, wash my mouth out, I think it may have the edge! Hopefully Barneys can pull us back!
Reply ID 35489
Good to see Barney's Grill open again. I'll have to give it a try one morning when I'm not in a rush!
Reply ID 35493
In my opinion, the glasshouse is better (and cheaper) than both Barneys and Roses. I have a standard breakfast on my way to work, of egg, bacon sausage and beans and a superb real coffee for £2.95.
Reply ID 35523
Yes I have heard good reports of the glasshouse although yet to try. Is it correct that they use Braughing sausages as that could tempt me!
Reply ID 35532
quote:They do indeed use Braughing sausages. Yours sincerely, F&F, your local regional Braughing outlet[:D]
Originally posted by Elkiee
Yes I have heard good reports of the glasshouse although yet to try. Is it correct that they use Braughing sausages as that could tempt me!
Reply ID 35541
Four of us had a great Barney's meal at lunch today. More seats and prompt service. Will never give it up, not even for secret service.
Reply ID 35547
Are they still doing the bargain Number 31 with chips???? £3.50!
Reply ID 35566
got in there today looks loads better really bright and pleny more room[8D]and the foods still good,i only went in roses once felt like i was cheating on a bird it wasn't right so i'm glad to be back in barneys[:D].there still smoking in there BUT it won't be long before that nasty habit is banned[:)]
Reply ID 36177
I agree with Doormanstu - Barneys is loads better since they have expanded. Mrs Muddy & I go there nearly every Saturday morning for our brekky. They have our tea at the table within 2 minutes of sitting down & always remember our order (cheese on toast with beans every week for me - I'm easily pleased). The fumes from the smokers can sometimes overwhelm, but their days are numbered & we are prepared to put up with it for great simple food & excellent service.
Reply ID 59022
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