The Barker Tavern

They have put a lot of time and effort into the details of the room. We added colored lighting around the room, which only enhances the beauty of the space. The food is absolutely incredible. Leading up to the wedding any time someone would ask me where I was getting married and I told them the Barker Tavern, they would rave about the food... and it did not disappoint! Everything is truly delicious and they are very accommodating with food allergies/sensitivities with some members on our guest list. As mentioned, Becky and her staff worked with us all year to make our day so special. Becky was always quick to respond to questions and gave wonderful advice that truly shows her expertise and experience in this business. Everything ran smoothly at the ceremony and reception, as we did both in the space. I would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone looking for a venue space. You will not be disappointed! Sincerest Thanks, Amanda and Ryan T.

has weddings down! Not once did a stress about the organization of our event. Becky provided me with the most wonderful binder to keep me on track - this includes vendor recommendations as well. The vendors The Barker works with are wonderful as well, and they all love to work at The Barker! The room was so beautiful, with the wonder walls of windows looking out to the snow! The food was AMAZING! Our guests loved it! We offered chicken, prime rib & swordfish - all were so delicious! The portions were huge! The apps were also so good! The servers & bartenders at the wedding were great as well - they did a wonderful job working the room and evenly distributing the apps. Our guests raved about the venue! I am from Scituate and was so happy to get married there. Our family has a lot of weddings, but thought this one was the best! The room, food and staff are to thank for this. I would recommend The Barker in a heartbeat, you will not be let down & will have the most amazing wedding day guaranteed! Thank you so much again Becky & The Barker team for making our day so perfect!!

d emails promptly and cheerfully. It was a huge relief that the payment was so straightforward--there was no set up or take down fees, or any other hidden costs. We simply chose our package, multiplied by the number of guests, added tax, and that was our wedding bill (including a lovely wedding cake from Konditor Meister). The only thing not included in that flat fee was the open bar, and the extra hour we chose to add to our reception. I had no idea what I was doing planning a wedding, and luckily I didn't have to. Becky knew what questions to ask and when I didn't know the answer, she figured it out! Becky recommended some fantastic vendors, with no pressure to use vendors that she suggested. We used the florist, videographer, and bagpiper that she suggested and found them all to be pleasant and professional. On the day of the wedding, we didn't have a single worry--the Barker staff handled EVERYTHING we could think of (and so many little things that we didn't!). The close proximity to the Scituate light house made for UNBELIEVABLE first look photos. The room was beautiful--so cozy with the candlelight--and the changeover from our ceremony to our reception took mere minutes. We couldn't believe it! The food was, of course, exceptional--we've been customers of the Barker Tavern for years and the appetizers and entrees were delicious. Our out of town guests, in particular, were thrilled with the seafood offerings (and we were thrilled to offer filet mignon and stuffed shrimp as an entree option without an upcharge). I spent hours on the dance floor without a care in the world, and that wouldn't have been possible without the helpful staff. My wedding day remains one of the best in my life, and so much of that had to do with the ease of the day. I highly recommend The Barker Tavern as your wedding venue.

t meet with anyone just so we would have a visual. Not only is the Barker gorgeous, Becky and her team went above and beyond, and gave us a full tour and all the information right away. They were friendly, yet professional, and worked so hard to answer every question. Even before I had booked with them, I had a couple of questions as far as things I wanted at the wedding, and she and her team worked to get answers right away. After booking with Becky, it was just as smooth a process. We are from out of state, and only travelled to Massachusetts a couple times over the year. Becky was so accommodating to work with us and schedule tastings and meetings around when we were in town. Not only that, but when we were away, she was quick to respond to emails, or to call if there was anything she had a question on. I could not have asked for a better experience working with Becky, even from out of state. The venue itself is gorgeous. You think it looks good when you walk in, and it isn't decorated at all, and you think it looks better in pictures, but none of it does justice to what the venue looks like on wedding day. The day of, the Barker was set to perfection. It looked so elegant, and the wait staff was so professional and on top of everything. Never once did I have to ask for anything, and Judy was on top of taking care of us all night. The food was delicious, and even when my husband and I were around talking to everyone, they made sure our food stayed warm, and didn't clear our dishes until asking us if we wanted them still. Overall, our wedding day was perfect. We could not have imagined any more. The service was wonderful, the venue was wonderful, the food was wonderful, and the people were wonderful. Thank you Becky and the Barker for everything!!!

enjoyable and wow was she extremely organized. I said to my now husband, I feel like we are the only couple getting married at the Barker because she paid us such attention and was right there when we needed her. Her patience and professionalism was refreshing. From the moment I met Becky and saw how absolutely beautiful the venue was, I knew we had made the right decision to get married there. Our wedding guests had a wonderful time and the food was OUT OF THIS WORLD. I didn't think that I'd be able to eat too much as the bride but once I took a bite of the prime rib I sat down and really savored the food. If you're considering the Barker for your wedding, look no more, choose the Barker, you will not be disappointed!

ed them seamlessly into the evening. We had a year to plan the day and they helped us by giving guidelines as to when things should be completed. This helped reduce our stress as we didn't feel rushed. The day itself was great, actually awesome. The food is top notch zero complaints. Which is exceptional when you are feeding 120+ people. Weeks after people were still telling us how good it was. They served the entire room in minutes so everyone was able to eat at the same time which allowed the party to start sooner. We didn't have that weird situation of some people eating and others dancing here. The cake from Konditormeister was also perfect, it is part of their package and everyone loved it. It's a 4 tier cake and each tier can be something different so you can pretty much get something for everyone. The place itself is beautiful. The high ceilings and lighted drapes are very elegant and because the room isn't too large you can greet all your guests and still have time to enjoy the party. The entire day was flawless. Every aspect transitioned perfectly into the other and the party was going the entire time. They did a great job. I honestly hardly noticed the staff walking around. They timed it that well. This is a great place to have a wedding. The Scituate lighthouse is also just down the street and a great place for pictures too. So if you are looking for a place remember that going to big makes it difficult to see everyone. We found that this place was just the right size for 120-130 people, and the staff took care of all of them.

ed amazing, not a wrinkle in those overlays :) You made Our Day so special we appreciate it !! They made the Williams Room look amazing, so bright and cheery. The silver bows, white table clothes and chair covers made such an elegant feeling in the room. The Staff in general was awesome. Everyone had their Food on time. Not a complaint from anyone. I went around to every table and not a drop of food was left. We had open bar for cocktail hour and the bartenders were great. If you're wondering about pictures they have a beautiful garden and coy pond out back. I highly recommend the Barker Tavern for any event, especially a Wedding.. Thank you all for such a lovely Day..

no pressure at all to book, and as we were wrapping up my now husband looked at Becky and said " I like you! You're like my mom.... We are having our wedding here!" We booked that day. I worried about planning a wedding I had just started a new job that was far from home and in the midst was offered a promotion that was very in depth and let me tell you! Becky did everything for us! NO STRESS! When I say this was the easiest thing I have ever done in my life, plan a wedding in 6 months, I mean it! I will forever recommend the Barker. Everyone she recommends is amazing.... Go with them! The Jordan family has weddings down to a science. The staff amazing!!!!! I never ever felt like we were being rushed, that a clock was being watched, nothing!!!! When we were leaving everything as packed to perfection and handed off to our parents. This place needs more than 5 stars!!! What I loved most about Becky was that she was not trying to get you for every penny! Just one of bathe many examples...We had bought a card box and she told us to return it, keep the $40 and use what she had which was gorgeous of course! Oh my god she is amazing. I wish that there was one flaw I could write and I was discussing this with family that I can't even critique one thing and they totally agreed. I can't believe that I did not have one flaw in my wedding....unheard of! Becky to you and your family, you are truly amazing and thank you so much for making my wedding day the best day of my life! Xoxo Carolyn and Kevin Patten

e tasting and the final days before the wedding, Becky was so helpful and it was a pleasure to work with her. The day of the wedding the attendants working the room were so helpful and we appreciated everything. We couldn't imagine our wedding day being anywhere else. The food was great and all our guests have continued to rave about it, the atmosphere and decor of the Williams Room are gorgeous. Thank you again to the Barker Tavern for making our wedding day so special!

he basically ran everything for me. In addition, the packagers Barker Tavern offer for receptions are really quite impressive. I choose to upgrade from the basic and am so glad I did. The location itself is beautiful, the staff is friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend this location to anyone looking to get married in the South Shore.

ography, and DJ were nothing short of incredible as well. With Barker by my side, I never once felt nervous or uneasy about the process, I always rested soundly knowing they had everything more than under control. In addition to providing absolutely incredible help in planning, they helped us make it an affordable endeavor. Granted we got married off season, but for the value and service they provide, we feel like we didn't have to "break the bank", so to speak, in order to have a show-stopping and dream-come-true day. Now that the wedding has passed, I can truly say that Barker Tavern made our day absolutely perfect. Both my mother and mother-in-law had phone calls pouring in for days about how blown away our guests were by the time they had. They raved about the food, the music, the impeccable service, the kindness/competence of the servers and staff on the floor, and more. Just absolutely amazing. I cannot recommend Barker enough for your special day. A cozy, sea-side, delicious, and FUN place to have your big day!

she had answers before I even thought to ask them. Interacting with Becky for many months before the wedding made Barker Tavern and Scituate feel like home. A family owned business definitely has a heartwarming feel. Barker Tavern has so many wedding ceremonies and receptions each year but Becky made me feel like I was the only bride and my wedding was "it". Unbelievable and so appreciated! And I can say now that my wedding has passed, I miss her, and will look forward to going back to visit. Barker Tavern itself is amazing. It is beautifully decorated and very classy. The grounds outside are gorgeous. The food is amazing, the staff exceptional. Our day went without a hitch...my husband and I didn't even need to think about where to be, the staff would gently guide us in the right direction. Barker Tavern was the PERFECT choice for our fairytale! And Becky...I can never thank her enough. Special thanks to Judy as well who personally helped me on my wedding day.

he cake included with the venue was a big bonus (and Konditor Meister makes delicious cakes!) , and the discount offered for a Friday night wedding made it work with our budget. The venue is a perfect size and set-up for a medium-sized wedding (we had 135), and the dance floor is ideal to fit enough people without being too open. All in all, a wonderful experience, location, and team!

even though it rained on my wedding day, the Barker made up for it! I didn't have to worry about a thing and as soon as the ceremony was over, I breathed a sigh of relief and was able to just enjoy my wedding. Becky and her team took care of everything so I could have fun, socialize, and dance the night away. I am so, so happy with the way everything went with our wedding day. I was worried that serving their delicious swordfish and filet mignon for 100 people wouldn't be as delicious as it usually is, but every guest commented on how great the food was, and what a great place the Barker is overall. We look forward to celebrating our anniversary there and having some swordfish again even sooner!

t we wanted for our wedding day. The staff was extremely polite, professional, and on the day I found I did not have to worry about any of the particulars after about 10 minutes. They were on top of the whole event. There was even a floor manager to keep the wedding on track (i.e. pictures, ceremony, and dance) included in the price. Becky had a wedding planning book that had several chaplains, DJs and photographers that we found useful to our wedding plans (we used Ms. Donna Cunio for the chaplain). She made the event very easy considering we were an out of state couple which made wedding plans difficult. To make a long story short, the food was fantastic, the service was phenomenal, and the location was beautiful. I highly recommend to anyone the Barker for any event or just dinner. You won't regret it.

bit after dinner if you need to make the dance floor bigger. The staff was very attentive to my entire family and myself and groom. Everything was EXACTLY as discussed and I had an amazingly worry-free night. I was able to have fun and enjoy myself with every little detail already taken care of. They also have a list of recommended vendors, some of which we used and LOVED! The Barker is gorgeous inside and out as well. A wonderful back drop for pictures, and Scituate lighthouse just down the street for additional outdoor views! I highly suggest taking a look and falling in love with the Barker!! Julie Richardson

as well organized tabs for dresses, tuxes, guest lists, menus, favors, etc. My questions were always answered quickly and thoroughly whenever I emailed or called. Becky was so receptive and flexible when it came to scheduling time to see the reception room as well as follow up meetings for staging the room and other details. She asked for all my other vendors' information and the coordinators at my wedding able to coordinate with them for centerpiece delivery and set up on the day of the wedding. On the day of, the staff was absolutely fantastic. The coordinators present during the reception were amazing. They made sure the bridal party had appetizers, handled bouquets, made sure the bride and groom were fed first, coordinated with the band and even wrapped up my gown at the end of the night (I had a reception dress). My guests raved about their waitstaff and how attentive they were and how they were treated during the meal. The waitstaff even knew which specific meal went with each guest. There was no awkward, "Ok, so at this table we have 4 swordfish, 2 chicken and 2 beef. Who's who?" My guests raved about the food and the food choices. The portions are generous and everything tasted delicious. The cooking staff were so cautious with a couple of unique dietary restrictions among my guests and allowed everyone to be able to enjoy their meal without worries. Of note, the Barker Tavern handled absolutely everything for the reception. I wasn't fussing around setting up tables or centerpieces on the morning of my wedding, I didn't have to chase down linen vendors to match my wedding colors, no crazy coordination with an off-site caterer. Everything was there and included in the price for the reception. There were no surprises with pricing or crazy services charges. It was all upfront and easy. It was so incredibly stress free to work with Barker Tavern.

ade planning a wedding a non-stressful event. The day of the reception was just as good! The food was delicious. The room and the planning of the event went exactly as we discussed...actually, better! To top it all off, it's reasonably priced! I highly recommend the Barker for a wedding. I want to give it 10 stars.

a blaze. Though at first glance the dance floor appears to be small it really is more than enough space. The servers and room manager were all attentive and there right when you needed them. We planned our wedding from overseas and Becky was easily accessible via email. Add to that their black and white pricing, no hidden costs at all, we couldn't have picked a better location. I cannot express how wonderful our wedding was in part because of Becky and all her amazing staff!

The food, the service, the staff, the atmosphere itself...made the day PERFECT!

aken care of from the day we booked and even still talking to me two weeks later to make sure I was happy and to answer any other question I still have. Becky is fantastic and made sure our day was perfect.

ibly stressful situation less so. The staff is so personable, organized, and knowledgeable and the food is fantastic. The value can't be beat and I cannot say enough about how wonderful they were to our family friends. As long as we're living near Scituate, we'll be celebrating our anniversary at the Barker.

process. She provided a very helpful planning binder at the beginning that was essential to maintaining order and sanity. Becky also provided very helpful suggestions, such as using the Barker's hurricane lamps as centerpieces - this saved us TONS of money on flowers and they looked great. The night of the reception everything was so classy! The room looked wonderful and the staff was very professional. The bridal party noted how grateful they were to be able to have food and drinks while they waited for the introductions. The dinner was a filling, tasty meal. The guests particularly enjoyed the Barker's specialty swordfish dish. The cake from Montillios (or you could choose Konditermeister) was included in the package, a great deal. I also really appreciated Judy, who assists the bride and groom throughout the night. She was organized, friendly and guided us through everything. It was a wonderful night that our families will remember forever! I can't wait to go back to the Barker for another delicious meal on our one-year anniversary.

occasional gentle reminder that it was time for a new phase of the day, but it was such a light touch you barely noticed they were there. Everything just ran so smoothly. Don't mistake "professional" for cold though, Becky and the others who helped me were also so warm and thoughtful.They only hold one wedding a day, so they are flexible with times and you don't feel rushed to make way for a different party. They are also deeply experienced and offer great advice on all facets of the day. The Barker has a reputation for being on the pricey side, and while you can certainly find cheaper, they also include a lot in their package that others didn't (champagne, cake, etc). And their food, room, and staff are all top notch. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a South Shore wedding.

and willing to work with you to make the night uniquely yours. For the price we paid, we received stellar service and all of our guests continue to rave about the quality of the food, the room, and the staff. You will not be disappointed!