Having left the M40 with the intention of finding a pub for my Sunday lunch rather than stopping at yet another indistinguishably mediocre 'Services' I was relieved to find the Barley Mow in Upper Heyford as the previous 2 pubs had been permanently closed ! I was even more relieved to learn that, as a solo diner, I should actually be able to have lunch ! As a pre-booked only service ad hoc arrivals would normally be turned away ! I was offered a choice of a beef or a pork roast meal and chose the pork and was provided with a generous portion of pork with a Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, carrots, cabbage and cauliflower with gravy, stuff in and apple sauce. As expected, a marked improvement on Motorway 'Services.' Surprisingly neither coffee nor tea are served but fortunately I was very happy with water. Thank you !Wheelchair accessibility: The path from the car park to the bar was accessible to me on crutches but would be quite difficult for a wheelchair user though I suspect that entry through the street entrance would possible.
brynley swift
Great landlady. Knows how to generate a good lucrative and fun atmosphere. Typical country type pub guests, friendly and respectable.
tony wheatley
Charming village pub nestled next to a serene canal: The Barley Mow: Where Culinary Magic Meets Canal Tranquility ?
tony magoo
Great food, great atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, Dogs
Russell Lyne
Charming pub with great food and drink. Service was quick and friendly. The Rib Eye was perfectly done and the Sea Bass was lovely and crispy. More than just pub food but at a very reasonable price.Vegetarian options: Beautiful fish and hassleback potatoes.
chris
Not a very nice meal , the bar was dead, no atmosphere. such a lovely setting on our trip but didn't live up to our expectations.
Garry Hutchinson
Lovely pub, very friendly staff, recommended
Liz Wood
On holiday and visited , a great pub with beautiful food good service and great local
Jayne Turnbull
Well we went with family and friends for one drink before our walk. Our walk never happened, LOL!! Once inside, or rather outside in the lovely garden with children's play equipment, we couldn't bring ourselves to leave! We ended up staying all afternoon and had lovely food, chilled beers, great chat with the bar staff and the kids had a great time too. Definitely going back!
Sarah Hamill
Lovely country pub. Fabulous food. Landlord and staff are amazing. Really nice garden with swings and slide for the kids. Highly
we popped in for something to eat on our way to a wedding reception, we had found the Barley Mow on the internet. The food was great, my wife has a few intollerances and as the food was made on site they were able to cater for these. we would highly recommend eating there
EKDK2013
Went here on Friday evening for my husbands works summer dinner. Had a great selection of home cooked pub grub. Opted for the prawn skewer starter and the chicken Caesar salad. It was delicious and well presented. All of the table had something different off of the menu and everyone said how good their meal was. Very reasonably priced and lovely atmosphere. Will most definitely be back again.
HamadUK
Great local pub. Friendly, relaxed and the food is pretty damn good too. Fantastic staff to top it all off. Definitely worth a visit or three.
Andrew Paice
Great pub, atmospheric at last, what lovely staff and landlord, very welcoming, I will be back, food top notch. Thanks for the experience !!Parking: Parking in car park hard as busy pub, but plenty of parking at the front.
Will Gates
Great staff great food very accommodating landlord nice to have a traditional pub about
Having left the M40 with the intention of finding a pub for my Sunday lunch rather than stopping at yet another indistinguishably mediocre 'Services' I was relieved to find the Barley Mow in Upper Heyford as the previous 2 pubs had been permanently closed ! I was even more relieved to learn that, as a solo diner, I should actually be able to have lunch ! As a pre-booked only service ad hoc arrivals would normally be turned away ! I was offered a choice of a beef or a pork roast meal and chose the pork and was provided with a generous portion of pork with a Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, carrots, cabbage and cauliflower with gravy, stuff in and apple sauce. As expected, a marked improvement on Motorway 'Services.' Surprisingly neither coffee nor tea are served but fortunately I was very happy with water. Thank you !Wheelchair accessibility: The path from the car park to the bar was accessible to me on crutches but would be quite difficult for a wheelchair user though I suspect that entry through the street entrance would possible.
Great landlady. Knows how to generate a good lucrative and fun atmosphere. Typical country type pub guests, friendly and respectable.
Charming village pub nestled next to a serene canal: The Barley Mow: Where Culinary Magic Meets Canal Tranquility ?
Great food, great atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, Dogs
Charming pub with great food and drink. Service was quick and friendly. The Rib Eye was perfectly done and the Sea Bass was lovely and crispy. More than just pub food but at a very reasonable price.Vegetarian options: Beautiful fish and hassleback potatoes.
Not a very nice meal , the bar was dead, no atmosphere. such a lovely setting on our trip but didn't live up to our expectations.
Lovely pub, very friendly staff, recommended
On holiday and visited , a great pub with beautiful food good service and great local
Well we went with family and friends for one drink before our walk. Our walk never happened, LOL!! Once inside, or rather outside in the lovely garden with children's play equipment, we couldn't bring ourselves to leave! We ended up staying all afternoon and had lovely food, chilled beers, great chat with the bar staff and the kids had a great time too. Definitely going back!
Lovely country pub. Fabulous food. Landlord and staff are amazing. Really nice garden with swings and slide for the kids. Highly
Restaurantji Recommends
we popped in for something to eat on our way to a wedding reception, we had found the Barley Mow on the internet. The food was great, my wife has a few intollerances and as the food was made on site they were able to cater for these. we would highly recommend eating there
Went here on Friday evening for my husbands works summer dinner. Had a great selection of home cooked pub grub. Opted for the prawn skewer starter and the chicken Caesar salad. It was delicious and well presented. All of the table had something different off of the menu and everyone said how good their meal was. Very reasonably priced and lovely atmosphere. Will most definitely be back again.
Great local pub. Friendly, relaxed and the food is pretty damn good too. Fantastic staff to top it all off. Definitely worth a visit or three.
Great pub, atmospheric at last, what lovely staff and landlord, very welcoming, I will be back, food top notch. Thanks for the experience !!Parking: Parking in car park hard as busy pub, but plenty of parking at the front.
Great staff great food very accommodating landlord nice to have a traditional pub about