Barnaby's Aston

We have wanted to stop in here several times and decided to do just that after picking Strawberries up the road. Everything was hot and fresh plus out waitress did a great job. They have plenty of TV's and neat things to look at on the walls. When up this way again we want to go in the outdoor area and have some drinks!

I didn't go here for a long time because there are a lot of dismal reviews.  Don't let the bad reviews keep you away.  It's an "A-OK" place.  The food is okay, usual pub food/American style food that the area typically serves.  Nothing super special, but good, solid food.

Lots of seating, nice space.  You won't ever worry that you won't get seating except maybe at happy hour.  The happy hour specials are served only at the bar area, and there's limited seating there.  There are drink specials every day except weekends.  There are also events most nights.  Tuesday night is some kind of bingo.

The bar area music can be loud sometimes, just sit in the dining room or out on the porch if it bothers you.  Contrary to a prior review, the fact that it overlooks the parking lot isn't a big deal.  I've been there a handful of times now, at different times of day and night and never had a problem with exhaust.  At night they light little tiki torches on the porch, which keeps the bugs away and provides a nice atmosphere.

Pool tables, bar inside, bar outside. 3 stars for a restaurant. 4 stars for a friendly neighborhood bar.

I've been to this Barnaby's a couple of times now, and each time experienced consistently decent service and food.

We start (always) with the cheese steak egg rolls, served with a spicy ketchup. They get points for crispy flavor and cheesy goodness. My meals in the past (salad, burger) haven't stood out particularly, but the fajitas I got the last time we were worth mentioning. I got a large sizzling skillet of veggies and chicken and lots of fixins on the side to dress them up. My one complaint was my tortillas, wrapped in a piece of foil while warm, stuck together. Small potatoes, though, since everyone else enjoyed their meals as well - veggie burger, taco salad, roast pork sandwich, wings. I tried some fries as well, and they do a damn fine job at those too.

Our server was quick, refilled drinks before we even knew they were empty, and made us feel right at home. Barnaby's is a solid pick in the area, and in quite a beautiful location too!