Going to a bar and grill joint for dinner usually entails a vastly different dining experience than actually going to a restaurant. It denotes an air of comfort and ease, not having to put a lot of effort into it. You just go and enjoy your meal. Barleys provides this easy air but has a distinctive style to match.
Located in the heart of Limassol’s tourist area, it is relatively easy to find. Branding itself as a public house, it is exactly that; it has the comfort and effortlessness of a pub but all done with a nudge of class. The interior is simply decorated with a variety of high or normal tables to fit every style. It also boasts an active entertainment agenda so is a great place to catch the football matches of the day, in addition to more. The only negative I should point out though is that staff and service do tend to be quite slow during busy hours. However, the tasty food does make up for it.
As far as the menu is concerned, it has a large variety of dishes that will satisfy even the fussiest of customers. The thing the place is known for, and a lot of people indulge in is the delicious fish and chips. Getting decent fish and chips in Limassol is not that easy, so when an establishment manages to serve up a more than satisfying dish, your taste buds become elated with joy. The first thing to notice is the size of the dish. A sizeable portion is served on a large plate with fries, puréed peas and homemade tartar – just the look of it is satisfying. The taste too is delightful as the fish is crispy enough without leaving you with a strong aftertaste of the frying oil. However, it must be pointed out that if you are after fish and chips, it is only on the menu on a Friday.
Other than the fish and chips, the restaurant has a large variety of other dishes like wraps, pastas and an assortment of main dishes. What I couldn’t resist were the burgers. If their fish and chips were this good, surely the most comforting comfort food of all – the burgers – would not disappoint. And I was right. Barleys has one of the most interesting burger menus in town, and the chilli burger just called to my taste buds. The juicy patty is topped with homemade chilli and sprinkled with cheddar cheese, making it irresistible although a little fatty. Again the burger quite large and the helping of chilli on top was generous too. The juicy flavour of the burger patty with the mildly spicy chilli proved a winning combination.
Be it fish and chips, burgers or anything else from the menu, Barleys aims to please and put a smile on the face on each customer. Paired with a great drink menu, with a large variety of local and imported beer and cider, Barleys is a great dining option for anyone who is craving a relaxing night out, or looking to catch some entertainment. However, do make sure that the entertainment does not clash with your needs to relax as it does tend to get quite loud when an event is on.
VITAL STATISTICS
SPECIALTY Pub food
WHERE Barleys Bar and Grill, Vasileos Georgiou Belmar Complex, Potamos Yermasogias, Limassol
CONTACT 99 536024
