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The Barley Mow, Bath
Bath
BA2 6NZ
Pub Type
Punch TavernsReviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Barley Mow
Scruffy boho place hosting the upper-class old money lushes of the local area talking about the perfect cocoa content of chocolate. Red and cream interior with lino floor tiles, a throw-ridden sofa and a wood burner. Opens-out at the rear with the bar (note the impressive back) and an out-of-place pool table. Two pumps clipped with Abbey Bellringer and a cider. My Bell Ringer actually came out of a box and tasted a bit like it (NBSS 2). TV up against piped music made up my mind on this one; the four locals and the barman seemed content enough but I was happy to get gone. It’s not without a little charm though.
On 26th April 2023
- rating: 6
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E TA left this review about The Barley Mow
The layout is much as described below, a traditional town boozer in a fine Georgian terrace. There was a motley collection of individuals standing at the front, smoking in the rain, while inside was a pleasant local atmosphere, quite relaxing. The pool table was unused, the TV was showing BBC news, while the woodburner in the hearth was unlit, and the cold was just starting to seep in. Only one ale on, Bellringer, which was in average condition, though there were also three boxed ciders and one on draft. There were also 8 megakeg offerings. I’d be happy to drop in again when passing.
On 23rd December 2022
- rating: 6
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Petra Tabaczynska left this review about The Barley Mow
We were there recently and the atmosphere was very welcoming and friendly, would have loved to stay a little longer but we came for sightseeing Bath. We will be back though, hopefully not too long from now.
On 12th December 2011
- rating: 8
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Barley Mow
A pleasant enough pub that looks as though it may have recently had a makeover. There is rather a preponderance of gastro-pub green paint, although it doesn’t appear to fall in to that particular genre.
It’s essentially a single room affair, although it is partitioned off to an extent to create a couple of separate areas. The bar has wooden flooring and there’s a small pub grub menu chalked up on a board next to the bar. The landlord seemed friendly enough, and was happy to do food even though I don’t think it was their normal serving time.
There is a small courtyard at the back which is quite sheltered by the tall buildings nearby. It’s a reasonably attractive spot, with chippings stuck to the floor, a couple of pot plants and a small awning to keep the rain off.
Beers on this occasion were 6X, Old Speckled Hen and Otter Ale. Ciders were Thatcher’s Gold, Addlestones and Gaymer’s Pear.
On 26th April 2011
- rating: 6
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Malden man left this review about The Barley Mow
The main area is a L-shaped space, vinyl floored, with the bar in the corner. Another smaller room to the rear. There is a fireplace with what looked like a wood burner, but this was not in use on what was a pretty miserable day. Traditional seating at banquettes, chairs and bar stools. There was a shelf of board games, newspapers available on a table.
There is an outdoor area at the back but due to the weather I didn't bother taking a look.
Beers were Otter Bitter, Old Speckled Hen, Wadworths 6X with one pump remaining unclipped.
My general impressions were of a fairly unremarkable pub, but this may have been improved upon perhaps if the fire had been lit.
On 21st November 2010
- rating: 5
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