The Barn Restaurant and Pub - Centralia, Ontario

Rogue Trippers

The Barn - Exeter
A hidden gem in a Barn on a golf club.

Date of visit: Sunday, Aug 4th, 2024
Driving home from a daytrip to Goderich we were looking for somewhere unique to stop for dinner. Unfortunately, we were having trouble once we left Goderich. 
as we got near Exeter, our options seemed to be limited to big chains, which we never choose unless desperate. On google maps, there was this spot labelled “The Barn restaurant and Pub” but i was not finding much more than that.
It was listed as open - which is more than most restaurants in the area (Other than the chains), so we thought we would at least check it out.
As we drove down the street - it was just farms and fields - we were not feeling good about the accuracy of this pin on Google Maps. As we pulled up we came to a literal barn-looking structure. It definitely did not look like a pub, or a restaurant from our vantage point. 
I went in to scout the place out before we committed. I looked at the Menu, and it seemed good, and the server was very friendly and understanding about my confusion. 
So, we decided to take a chance on this unexpected spot.

The restaurant is large, spacious, and open. When we arrived, there were only a couple of other customers/tables on the huge patio.

We sat on the patio which was covered and overlooked a lovely garden and small golf course.
Our server (same as earlier) was very friendly and attentive.
We ordered a brisket sandwich, brisket quesadillas, and a big barn belly burger.

The food was delicious. the burgers were freshly made, juicy, delicious, and stacked with all kinds of toppings like bacon, caramelised onions, cheese, and pickles, and topped with a stuffed pickle wrapped in bacon. The Brisket sandwich was full of flavour and tasty, as was the quesadilla.

we upgraded our fries to their specialty fries - I had the taco - which is a meal unto itself - but amazing.

This hidden little gem is located just south of Exeter, and is well worth the drive.
They are only open seasonally - spring to Fall, and the restaurant is a literal barn - so there is no insulation. in the summer it can be hot, and in the edge season - it could be cool.
The service was very good - she was vvery nice and friendly.
Prices are very reasonable as well - all
There is plenty of parking.
The restaurant is a popular destination for weddings.

RW B

Attended a wedding reception here. BEWARE !!!!! There is no A/C. Apparently It’s in the fine print. Should be stated verbally , loudly and clearly upfront. Older folks and people with health issues could then decide whether to attend.
32 degrees C just doesn’t cut it. Sweating buckets , very uncomfortable. Thank goodness for the outdoor deck where you could get a short reprieve from the sweltering heat inside. Sound system awful.
Probably a good place to have a beer and a burger after a round of gold but a wedding reception, not so much.

Karly Pinder

I recently visited Exeter Golf Course/The Barn Restaurant and had a fantastic experience. The food was delicious with plenty of great options. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend it!

Meg Theo

Always a good experience whether for an event, a quick lunch or a family meal. Classic menu offerings alongside fun trendy options and in house daily features!

Mike Daubs

Always great food here! Amazing helpful staff and a great atmosphere. I’ve been to many events here and they always do a great job of hosting!

Trevor S

The Barn is and was the perfect wedding venue for us. The golf course and grounds have stunning photo spots, it is very well maintained, easily navigable with the golf carts, and has the perfect spot for an outdoor ceremony complete with the ideal stairway bride entrance. The inside of the Barn has such a great rustic vibe, the food was great (do not skimp on the late night pizza let me tell you), the drinks were flowing and everyone had a great time. The guest house just down the road was the cherry on top, perfect for hosting our out of town friends for the weekend and made for a great spot for the wedding party to crash once the night came to an end. All of the staff was fanstastic but especially Emily was extremely helpful guiding us through the process the entire way and ensuring things go smoothly. Would definitely recommend checking this place out if you need a venue, the only downside is we only get to do this once. May have to talk to some friends who haven't gotten hitched yet....

Heather Tophen

We attended a murder mystery dinner buffet and more recently the Easter brunch buffet. Food is fresh and tasted excellent, dining room is spacious and service was great!

Brian Pritchard

Nicely renovated barn. Big wings and huge French fry platter.
Scenery was beautiful from the large outside deck overlooking the golf course.