Barrecore Islington

Fantastic experience: Love this studio! Great strengthening workout, amazing instructors.

Negative experience: I came to the Barrecore class and rushed there due to my tube being late and was only 4 minutes late and wasn’t allowed in the class despite them having a ‘5 min grace period’ to be late. Reception made me not feel welcome and thought was very unreasonable. Was disappointing and as was excited for it.

Fantastic experience: Went above and beyond to include me in their class as a pregnant person. Can’t stress how much this makes someone’s day!

Negative experience: The worst customer service I ever had! The receptionist was extremely rude. I arrived at 9am and was not let into the class as I was not there 5min prior which I can understand. I was not offer any other option to attend a class and the FOH was unhelpful and disrespectful.

Negative experience: You can’t imagine how bad United Fitness Brand policies are until they are explained by a rude FOH. Avoid

Fantastic experience: I tried the Reformcore class last week for the first time and absolutely loved it! I have been doing Reformer classes for a couple of year now and this is by far the most challenging. Following my first class I signed up to the intro offer with Celine at the front of house, who couldn't have been more helpful. Unfortunately, following this I had an accident and was unable to attend my class. Again Celine couldn't have been more helpful, postponing my package until I am able to train again. I have already recommended the studio to all my friends and would encourage anyone looking to try reformer to try here! Great new addition to the area!

Fantastic experience: Marvellous experience and staff. Thanks

Fantastic experience: I really love the classes here! Had a great experience with Clare the instructor, was very intense but adjusts to all levels!

Positive experience: Mixed feelings. Each instructor has quite a different style, so I would suggest trying out a few and making the decision. I've done classic and dynamic style reforming before, but most instructors will have a barre-inspired approach. I didn't know that would be the case, so the first few times, I was very confused. It felt like I was doing barre on the reformer, which I didn't want, but some people would like that approach too. If you want to focus more on barre than on the reformer, I recommend Micaela Gorman. Holly Girdham was somewhere in between. 50% barre style and 50% dynamic reformer style. If you prefer to focus more on the dynamic Pilates style, Lauren Ash is your instructor. So, instructors who focus on barre style, keep that in mind there will be high repetition and not so much break in-between movements, but dynamic pilates style will be slower paced and take breaks in between, so choose an instructor based on your preference! The facility is very clean and nice, with free toiletries, towels, hairdryers and hair strengthners.

Fantastic experience: I love Barrecore! The workouts are amazing and a lot of variety with a lot of different instructors. Everyone is so kind and welcoming too!

Fantastic experience: The studio had a lovely vibe, very welcoming staff and it smells amazing! I’ve done Barrecore mostly in Dubai but this was the best class I’ve ever done. Cant recommend enough!

Fantastic experience: The studio has a lovely friendly vibe and the staff were all very welcoming.

Positive experience: Great class with Heather, she really took the time to correct you and help. She was so encouraging which makes all the difference. It as a big class, but I think she did her best to make sure everyone could see. The studio Looses a star as there seems to be a smell of damp everywhere?

Positive experience: Small and intimate classes but unfortunately not worth the premium price they charge. The walls are all water damaged, equipment isn’t well kept and they provide 3 spray bottles ( only 2 that worked) for a class of 17 people. Took forever to get out of there. I wouldn’t come back with this price unfortunately . Far better places in Islington

Negative experience: What was once a premium brand with small intimate class sizes and instructors that could give you excellent attention and adjustments in class is now corporate mass produced rubbish. It's not the Barrecore it once was and that's really too bad. Frame charges half the price for the same product you are getting now. I would be happy to see a change back to the original model but for now I will not be back.

Fantastic experience: The Signature class with Laura was superb! Great attention to form and coaching through (and I am picky as an ex instructor!). Will definitely go back to the studio (which is lovely!)

Positive experience: Barrecore has really gone downhill since it was purchased by a new company. Teachers are trained for less time and it shows - it’s not the workout it once was. Additionally the new pricing system is scammy - you’re locked in for 3 months minimum. I’ve been a barrecore devotee for years - not anymore.

Fantastic experience: Love this studio. Great teachers (and a lot of variety so you are never bored). Receptionists are always lovely. Only con is it is expensive.

Fantastic experience: Anna was really lovely and gave service with a smile