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Welcome to The Barge, Medway's best-kept secret.

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Gillingham, Kent, The Barge is a cosy, friendly watering hole with a lot to offer:

  • Regular live music events... folk / blues / jazz / acoustic
  • Regular 'open-mic' acoustic jam nights
  • Weekly quiz night every Sunday at 8.30 - cash prizes
  • Real Ale - guest beers and regular brews always available
  • Candlelight atmosphere
  • Pool & darts, and a selection of traditional board games
  • Large family garden with great river views
  • Comfortable sheltered & heated smoking area

See the about us page for more details.

Music and Ale are always the mainstays of the pub. Friendship is also a major ingredient in what makes this place unique - as the sign behind the bar says:

"There are no strangers here, only friends who have not yet met"

What's on: (next 8 gigs) Live at the Barge - RSS feed
Fri 18th May
Friday 18th May 2012, 9pm
Crybaby Special & The Monsters EP launch
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Front man Jason Stafford had been playing solo acoustic as Crybaby Special for some time when he decided he wanted to go electric and play with a band. The band started in September 2011 the day after Carson came back from the Reading Festival, the two of them played non stop at gigs and open mic nights in and around the south east, the band finally found there drummer, Lewis Crennel in January 2012, with no plans on slowing down..the band continually play every night of the week, acoustic and electric.

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Crybaby Special & The Monsters EP launch
Sat 19th May
Saturday 19th May 2012, 9pm
Wheels EP launch + Los Salvadores
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Folk/indie from Gillingham/Canterbury-based band mixing many different styles of music. Sometimes lively and danceable, sometimes hauntingly melodic.

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Other gigs at the Barge by Wheels:
25/06/2011, 26/03/2011

Wheels EP launch + Los Salvadores
Sun 20th May
Sunday 20th May 2012, 8.30pm
Quiz Night
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Every Sunday evening, from 8.30pm onwards.

£1 per person entry, teams up to a maximum of 6. Cash Prizes!!!

Come along and join in the fun!

Hosted by Pub Quiz Kent

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Quiz Night
Wed 23rd May
Wednesday 23rd May 2012, 9pm
Miriam Backhouse
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Miriam Backhouse started singing in British folk Clubs in the mid seventies and quickly gained a big reputation as a new young performer of traditional material.

At the end of 1979 she moved to South Africa with her then new husband, musician John Erasmus.They quickly built up a solid reputation as performers,recorded several albums and featured on many television programmes.

Miriam has returned to England and toured as a soloist several times since 2003.

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Listen to Miriam Backhouse Live @ the Barge

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Other gigs at the Barge by Miriam Backhouse:
20/07/2009, 30/04/2007, 19/06/2006

Miriam Backhouse
Sat 26th May
Saturday 26th May 2012, 9pm
The Blues Corporation feat. Junior Moore + Andy Twyman + Funke & The Two Tone Baby
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The Blues Corporation feat. Junior Moore + Andy Twyman + Funke & The Two Tone Baby
Sun 27th May
Sunday 27th May 2012, 8.30pm
Quiz Night
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Every Sunday evening, from 8.30pm onwards.

£1 per person entry, teams up to a maximum of 6. Cash Prizes!!!

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Hosted by Pub Quiz Kent

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Quiz Night
Wed 30th May
Wednesday 30th May 2012, 9pm
Richard De Soussa Silva Reid
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Richard De Soussa Silva Reid
Sat 2nd Jun
Saturday 2nd June 2012, 9pm
Gaffer & Horse
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Popular duo featuring the talents of Gavin Alexander (Guitar) & Steve Rickwood (Bass)

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Other gigs at the Barge by Gaffer & Horse:
21/01/2012, 01/10/2011, 11/06/2011, 19/02/2011

Gaffer & Horse
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Latest News:
SUNDAY 8th Jan QUIZ NIGHT CANCELLED [posted on 08/01/2012] close

Due to circumstances beyond our control, tonight's quiz night is cancelled (8th Jan). Apologies for the inconvenience.

SUNDAY 8th Jan QUIZ NIGHT CANCELLED
Quiz Night on New Years Day! [posted on 31/12/2011] close

Contrary to previous information, there WILL be a quiz on Sunday 1st January, so if you've got any energy left and the hangover isn't too bad, come along and join in. And remember it's a bank holiday on Monday!

Hope to see you there, and Happy New Year!

Quiz Night on New Years Day!
SEASONS GREETINGS and stuff (UPDATED) [posted on 24/12/2011] close

Tim and all at the Barge would like to wish everybody a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous new year!

Next happenings:

There will be no quiz night on Boxing Day or New Year's Day; the next quiz will take place on Sunday 8th January 2012.

UPDATE 31/12/2011: There WILL be a quiz on New Year's Day!!!
Please come along and get the grey matter working again.

Also there will be no live music over the holiday period, the next live event being our 'Bards At The Barge' open mic on Wednesday January 4th.

SEASONS GREETINGS and stuff (UPDATED)
Maker Unplugged - 6/6/11 [posted on 05/06/2011] close

Last-minute booking for Monday 6th June - Maker will be performing one of their rare 'unplugged' sets from 9pm onwards. Not to be missed!

Maker Unplugged - 6/6/11
MONDAY CANCELLATIONS [posted on 13/05/2011] close

Due to dwindling audience numbers over the last few months it is with deep regret that we announce the cancellation of all Monday night 'Folk at the Barge' gigs until further notice - the pub has been losing money on these nights and simply cannot afford to continue to do so.

As I'm sure you will all be aware, this is not a decision that has been taken lightly; we have been hosting Monday night folk/blues/jazz without a break for 20 years (since 1991) and are very sorry to let it go.

We would like to extend our deepest thanks to everybody who has supported us over the years, players and punters alike.

Wednesday and Saturday gigs are not affected by this decision and will continue as advertised (this includes 'Bards at the Barge' open mic night, on the first Wednesday of each month).

Regards,
Tim and the Barge crew.

MONDAY CANCELLATIONS
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