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The Barley Mow, Rugby
Newbold
Postal town: Rugby
CV21 1HW
Reviews of The Barley Mow (Average Rating: 5½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Barley Mow
ORIGINAL REVIEW April 2012.
I have popped in here on a number of occasions over the years,and am glad to report that Declan and his team have done a great job.The side entrance from the lane leading to the canalside has a lounge and restaurant entrance to the left while to the right is a public bar.The lounge area is small with fitted bench seating and good views over the garden while down some steps is a restaurant style section.The public bar is carpeted and well upholstered with a pool table in a lower section leading to the lavs.There is a connecting door from the pool table to the lounge ,so the island bar serves both rooms.
Food is served throughout the day ,and the menu had pub grub staples at very reasonable prices.In fine weather the large garden is a popular feature but does not enjoy any views of the Oxford Canal which passes close by.
There has been a big improvement on the real ale front despite the uninspired choice of the ever dull GK IPA and Old Speckled Hen.A third handpump is dedicated to a rotating guest which on my trip was a very well kept Byatt's Phoenix Gold ,a Locale from a Cov micro.Even higher marks would be awarded if the GK beers were to be replaced.
Given the erratic opening hours of The Boat next door,the Barley Mow is now a safe bet for both a meal and a decent pint on any day of the week.I will be back.
UPDATE
There has been an internal refurb and a lot of character has been lost.The two sided bar has been ripped out and replaced with a bar along the canalside wall.This has opened out the interior ,but you loose the cosy feel.A series of sections are at a lower level than the bar area ,which does have a warming wood burner and some seats in a bay window.
There is a lower dining type area which runs into a small conservatory,while the other side of the bar has a lower pool room and a small dining area on the way to the loos.
There are 4 flatscreens dotted about ,so expect a multitude of sports offerings but thankfully the screens were off when live action isn't being played.
The pub does pub grub food at reasonable prices,and there is a large front garden.Sadly only two real ales from the 4 pumps on my Friday lunchtime visit,the ubiquitous Doom Bar and a tangy TT Landlord (NBSS 1).The locals all seemed to be drinking lager,and the pub has a more laddish feel than before.
It now feels Pubco owned ,in it's present state I couldn't justify a return.
On 3rd December 2021
- rating: 5
[User has posted 2728 recommendations about 2728 pubs]
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Ray Oakhill left this review about The Barley Mow
After reading the last review, I can assure you that the GK beers have now been replaced - a Purity brew and Timothy Taylor's Landlord, both being in excellent condition, although Landlord I find more to my taste. I have not eaten here, but otherwise, just as reviewed before.
On 14th June 2019
- rating: 8
[User has posted 1 recommendations about 1 pubs]
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Kevin Rodgers left this review about The Barley Mow
Good for kids but thats about it.
On 27th July 2011
- rating: 1
[User has posted 1 recommendations about 1 pubs]
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : Yes - 6 letting rooms - last updated 13 December 2013 by Bucking Fastard
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 02 October 2013 by Jonathan Wilde
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 02 October 2013 by Jonathan Wilde
- Car Park : Yes last updated 02 October 2013 by Jonathan Wilde
- Darts : Yes last updated 02 October 2013 by Jonathan Wilde
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 02 October 2013 by Jonathan Wilde
- Function Room : Yes last updated 19 February 2024 by paulof horsham
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 02 October 2013 by Jonathan Wilde
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 02 October 2013 by Jonathan Wilde
- Micropub : No last updated 19 February 2024 by paulof horsham
- Pinball : No last updated 02 October 2013 by Jonathan Wilde
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 02 October 2013 by Jonathan Wilde
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 02 October 2013 by Jonathan Wilde
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : No last updated 02 October 2013 by Jonathan Wilde
- Wheelchair Access : No - hard pushed as steps everywhere - last updated 02 October 2013 by Jonathan Wilde
- WiFi : Yes - The cloud - last updated 02 October 2013 by Jonathan Wilde
