Bull And Barrel Pub - Barrie

We have been there twice. First time was Jan 12th, service and food was perfect! We went again March 22nd, service was bad!! Server didn 't come to us to ask about drinks for about 20-25 minutes. When we did get to order, my friend made a joke that I was getting green because I was so hungry. The server looked at us and said its not my fault, its busy tonight . It took about 10-15 mins to get drinks. Than our friend ordered the same meal as I did (fish and chips) and he got a handful of fries (like 20). We asked the server if he could get more fries because he didnt get much and she said they come preportioned . She also said she could order more for . I spoke up and said I have the same meal and I got more fries than he did. Server didnt look impressed and came back with a small bowl of fries. We are going to go back again this week and hope we do not get the same server. If we do, we will not be going back. Also, fries are the cheapest thing to sell. Doesn 't break the bank to give more. Price per person: CA 30–40 Food: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

Service was very slow. Not sure if it was a training issue or short staffing. Portion of meatloaf was underwhelming, quality preparation of food was good. Price per person: CA$20–30 Food: 3 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 3

Wonderful food and staff. Price per person: CA$20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Price per person: CA$20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

I've been here 3 times (based on other people arranging the work day lunch). The food is nothing special (bland and boring I can cook a better meal at home), the service comes with attitude (and inattention to detail e.g. my order was wrong and I was given the wrong bill) and the atmosphere is dark and dated. If you're just going for a beer and chat with the guys, it's fine. I would not return plenty of other restaurants who want business and work harder to get it. Price per person: CA$20–30 Food: 2 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2 Recommended dishes: Veggie Spring Rolls