The Garrison
📍 0.5 miles from Oakwell
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
The Garrison is a popular venue for both home and away supporters visiting Barnsley FC's Oakwell Stadium. Located just 0.1 miles from the stadium, it offers a convenient pre- and post-match gathering spot. The pub features multiple large TVs, including a 200-inch screen in its courtyard, ensuring fans can watch live football events in a vibrant atmosphere. It has hosted screenings of Barnsley FC away matches, such as the game against Plymouth :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. The venue also serves a variety of food options, including homemade burgers and fresh chicken dishes available for takeaway :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. Additionally, the pub offers a selection of beers, with options like Guinness Draught Stout, Colada In Cream Cream Ale, and their own Garrison Lager :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}. With its lively environment and proximity to Oakwell, The Garrison is a favored choice for football fans.
Recent Fan Reviews
I came here with my friend on the 27th. And i’m afraid to say it was nothing but dull. The beer selection was meh and i’ve seen more excitement at a funeral than there was behind that bar. Music was good however and was a nice seating arrangement. Hopefully if i come back, people cheer up.
This was a brilliant pub for drinking, incorporating a modern feel with its vintage origins! The seating is comfortable especially sofas and the area next to the former disco bar is greatly constructed, counter is well-presented too. I had a well-priced pint of Blue Moon, appreciating the cleanliness of the area!
We went to see Gerry Cinnaman tribute Was a great night
Great place for live music and entertainment in Barnsley. Loads of bands, djs and performances there on a regular basis. With a great bar and food, it's a recommended stop on a night out around Barnsley Town centre. Day or night.
One of the best venues I've ever visited for a gig night. Went to see the local band "Farhan" and was not disappointed. Seeing a tight cool band that graces the stage at "Download and Bloodstock" is a surprise to savor and especially as it was a "free gig". (Not sure how or why but whose complaining! make hay while the sun shines) and "thank you" The venue is very clean and well maintained (in fact, one of the cleanest I've seen). Also the bathrooms are the best designed and maintained I've ever used and that makes a big difference to the quality of your experience. Also the theme with it's classical architecture blended into modern neo 70's style decor with cast iron balustrades and stone floors gives it that chic ambience that plays perfect in terms of allure. Also of note was the Pizza kitchen that served us a delicious ten inch for about £8 right there in the auditorium. The staff at the bar were welcoming and friendly and the security staff appeared to be"present but not aloof" and on departing were friendly and reassuring and not intimidating. In all what can be said? In that coming from Nottingham this would be a high bar to compete against. Well done and I look forward to a return in the near future. JJ.