The Hive Cafe Bistro

I haven’t been home to Barrow for a while but I was there visiting Saturday and my sister booked The Hive for Saturday Evening Tapas. It was quite simply the best restaurant I have been to in Barrow for years. The food was superb, the service was fantastic and the drinks were also delicious.

Everything about this restaurant makes it worth a visit. Wonderful place!

Barrow town centre has been crying out for a lovely, quirky place like this for some time. Lovely interiors, attentive staff, and a menu that's a bit different from just the usual.

Went there for brunch and had kippers with hollandaise but have previously had some delicious lunches here too. Coffee is lovely too.

If I had any constructive feedback, it would be that the meals could have come out hotter, but I'm being picky.

What a gem of a place, a lovely cafe bistro tucked away in barrow the hive seating area is up stairs with a shop being on the ground floor. We ordered our drinks and food of which the choices were very good and nothing like you would expect I went for 2 of the tapas garlic mushroom and feta,black and white pudding rulard with black garlic ketchup,my wife ordered baked cod and chorizo all of which were fantastic. It is a little more expensive here but it is well worth it. the staff are lovely and friendly. well worth a visit to this quirky place

Where to start!? Didn't make a reservation as it was our first time going, but managed to snag a seat on a busy Sunday when the roast menu was on. Service was superb from start to finish & our order came out extremely quickly for such quality food.
The roast beef dinner was superb, with the red cabbage being especially delicious and tangy. The halibut was also delightful and some of the best fish we have tasted. No shortage in portion sizes, we planned on 2 courses and we're happy enough after just a main, but were informed that the price was the same for with dessert, so both snuck in a sticky toffee pudding which was equally as delicious, paired with a small scoop of some of the most delightful ice cream I've had the pleasure of trying. Our servers were extremely polite and helpful, and the hard work from the chefs clearly shows in their food.
Left a 30% tip and will definitely be back!

Having travelled up on an early train from London to see the Barrow Panto, we were delighted with The Hive. The staff went out of their way to help us as we needed a quick turnaround and the food was so delicious, imaginative and exciting. We had the steak and the black pudding with some lovely fries. Great coffees and lovely sweet treats as well. Wish I lived closer! Would definitely recommend and wish we’d had longer to look round the shop downstairs.

Quite possibly the tastiest food and most imaginative menu we’ve seen since arriving in the Lake District 2 weeks ago. The halloumi fries in a sweet chilli sauce were especially delicious, as was the mushroom soup. On a cold, rainy day in Barrow, it was quite the haven.

My partner and I visited the bistro this evening and I have to say it was absolutely beautiful! The food was incredible and the staff were lovely! Very minimal wait time and food was fresh and delicious. It’s lovely to have something unique added to barrow! I would definitely recommend this place and we can’t wait to come back!

First visit, lovely atmosphere, wonderful service, marvellous food, a totally perfect time. Highly recommended, and I'll definitely be returning soon... This was a lunch where we were not hurried out (unlike other venues)... The Breakfast menu looks highly tempting for next time. Many thanks.

Excellent food,lovely surroundings, helpful friendly staff. If you want a lunch or dinner with a surprising difference, give the Hive a visit.

Lovely eclectic venue for meals, snacks or just a coffee. Warm inviting atmosphere and great music choice.

First time at the Hive but definitely won't be our last, tapas was perfect, 5* food and srvice

Lovely little place with lovely staff and the food was absolutely amazing. I definitely recommend the steak tapas.

Great food, good value,friendly staff,interesting venue.

Went for lunch with one of my team. Tapas menu was gorgeous. Staff were attentive and friendly. And the products downstairs were lovely and unique.

The food was incredible, the setting was beautifully decorated, and the staff were attentive and friendly. I would 100% recommend The Hive. Barrow is very lucky to have a quirky gem like this on our doorsteps.

Fantastic new restaurant and definitely worth a visit, it may only be small but everything was perfect. Great, polite and friendly staff who are very attentive, good selection of beers and wines. Very professional chef providing fantastic meals cooked to perfection, will definitely be booking again.

Had lunch today with our young grand children. Lovely food great value and great staff. Very welcoming and great decor. If there were more stars I'd give them.

Delicious food. We had the sourdough with mushroom and tomatoes. Loved it!
Decent coffee. Liked the tart. Attentive staff and nice atmosphere.

Great food, superb setting in the restaurant. Prices are all reasonable for every dish and all great quality. The only downside is that you have to eat early. Opening for an extra hour would make alot of difference.

Beautiful secret spot in Barrow, I loved it..