Barley Mow in Rugby - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

stayed here in my campervan for a few nights recently. richard and paula made me feel very welcome and looked after me. locals friendly. definitely going back.

Absolutely lovely food, best we've had in our last three days on the canal. Made to feel very welcome by Richard and his staff . Wouldn't think twice about returning if we're passing again. Had a lovely afternoon, thankful. Wendy and Phil

Food was excellent and good VFM, the service friendly, but the facilities, especially the loos are in a poor state.

The management are fantastic, the food wow try the cheese burgers. The rooms are nice, clean . I've stayed at spa breaks but it's a place to come. Female friendly x

I can't believe how nice the pub and hotel is that's coming from a former manageress. Xxxxxxx paula brilliant landlady and her husband fantastic xxxx

We called in to the Barley Mow for lunch. Prices for a carvery were very good. The quality/quantity of the food was great.

Gomd fantastic Paula and her partner brilliant management . Food out of this world . This place is a must visit. Love Annette x

stopped here on a sunday night for food after a long trip on a boat - even though they has stopped serving food, the landlord was extremely accommodating and they were able to rustle us up a couple of meals. Very friendly place, if i lived nearby, id make this my local. Thanks!

Lovely hosts food good and reasonably priced good atmosphere.

An unexpected delight. Great atmosphere and staff. A mix up with my order was dealt with quickly and willingly. Generous helpings of food.

Moored here as part of a narrowboat holiday. Richard was more than helpful in assisting us with where we could moor and for how long. Had a meal in the pub which was lovely. Great service, Richard really looked after us. Would recommend as a stop off or if you are nearby.

Absolutely brilliant. Location right on the canal. Loads of passing canal boats. Excellent walks. 30 min walk into town. Richard the manager is awesome and so are the two owners. Really great chef. Excellent breakfast. Very reasonable prices. Dog friendly. Toilets during open hours. Fresh water. No ehu. Very quiet. 10/10.

Absolutely brilliant. Location right on the canal. Loads of passing canal boats. Excellent walks. 30 min walk into town. Richard the manager is awesome and so are the two owners. Really great chef. Excellent breakfast. Very reasonable prices. Dog friendly. Toilets during open hours. Fresh water. No ehu. Very quiet. 10/10.

A nice atmospheric place to meet friends. I recommend!

To the new owner. Visited again after a long time, all I can said it has hit rock bottom, new owner wear shorts scratched he bottom all the time, serving drinks and food, it's not a family pub Its a games pub, no snug. Visited with my dog told we can use the restaurant ( Not hygienic like his Bottom he scratches ) could not sit in the skittles rooms lot of bad language same in the bar, the snug room is for pool only. I would never go back or recommend with pub

What used to be a wonderful family pub has changed. It was loud with people shouting, arguing and swearing. Really bad atmosphere did not stay for a second drink.

Absolute gem of a place, atmosphere and staff and locals 2nd to none.

Friendly staff, nice food and great game

Great establishment. Even better staff and food, very welcoming and happy to go the extra mile for their customers. Will recommend.

The Managers were so friendly and hugely accommodating to us. We were on our boat and they were lovely, helpful and lots of fun. Also on the Sunday, we had planned to cruise back to our Marina but the weather was appalling so we went back to the pub and asked about eating there again. It was Mothering Sunday and they were heaving so they didn't think they'd be able to accommodate us but they asked us to hold on and not give up. Towards the end of their extremely busy service, they managed to squeeze us in and were, once again, so friendly and accommodating, checking on us and that the food was fine etc. They are both fantastic people and great managers. We can't wait to return again soon. Thank you to the Barley Mow and their managers but also the locals were lovely and lots of fun too. Thank you Barley Mow.

Stopped off with my family and the manager was warm and welcoming as soon as we arrived. Great service, great pub!

Lovely pub in beautiful rural location. Amazing manager who can’t do enough for you. We arrived after the kitchen had closed but he provided us with lots of other solutions. Would definitely return

It's a nice local pub, they're polite and civil. The regulars are welcoming and when requested they even agreed to put the match on!

Went in for a quick drink, character pub, friendly family atmosphere. Sky sports, plenty of outdoor seating, so good in Summer. Close to Oxford canal.

Went for food on a Sunday lunchtime, got a table for 1 o'clock and couldn't fault the food or the service. Would definitely go again, the Sunday roast was amazing

Stopped here on 2nd Jan for an evening meal after being wet and cold on a boat 😀 the bar manager was so welcoming, suggesting we dry off our coats by the radiator. We got a table and ordered drinks and food, absolutely gorgeous! Recommend the salmon fillet, large and very juicy. Staff were lovely, prices very reasonable, lovely welcoming place. Would definitely recommend for anyone passing by. It’s like a little safe haven for weary travellers 😀

We booked here for our annual family get-together between xmas and new year and had a lovely meal. There were 11 of us in total. Some ordered from the main menu while myself and others had the Xmas 2 course dinner, and it was fab. Couldn't fault it. Proper home cooked dinner and very satisfying. Huge credit to the chef! The lady who looked after us (Neave?) was great. She went above and beyond with her service, which was outstanding and is a credit to the place. We will most certainly book here again for the next one!

Stopped off for Sunday roast. Had left it late but they went out of their way to accommodate me. Food was great and just what I needed. Staff and locals we all very friendly. I would happily return.

I loved the atmosphere and quirky layout of this local pub. Such a change from the ubiquitous high street chain pubs we see today.

Right by the canal very dog-friendly pub landlord 👌 friendly. Pool table, football on screen if you want it. Overall nice location good enough for a nip in a pint on your walk from the canal.

We stopped at the Barley Mow whilst on a Canal Boat Holiday, the welcome we got when we arrived was very polite and friendly, we had booked a table before arriving as we had heard it could be busy, once we ordered the food didn’t take long to arrive and everyone in the party really enjoyed their food, all in all a very enjoyable atmosphere and very friendly crowd in the pub, I would HIGHLY recommend anyone to come and stop and get something to eat and have a drink here, I will definitely be returning in the future, Thankyou very much Richard.

We had a fabulous meal here. The owner was accommodating of our request for the latest lunch possible for a group of 10..they even decorated the table beautifully.food was fresh and great portions..the fish was particularly good. Great service and prices..highly recommended!

We stopped for a meal during our Boating holiday couldn't fault the place great location great food, staff really pleasant and friendly

Nice pub good atmosphere but the draught cider I had tasted limey I think the pipes need cleaning.

We took advantage of the Barley Mow's canalside location to meet up with old friends as we were passing through on our narrowboat and they in their motorhome. We booked a table for the evening & were glad we had as the place was busy with a mixture of locals and visitors eating and drinking. The atmosphere was lively and Richard and his staff were welcoming & attentive throughout our meal. A good range of lagers and ales were on offer and the menu was wide, varied and well priced. Our meals were delicious with ample portions; we thoroughly enjoyed our evening and would highly recommend that you call in and experience for yourself what good things Richard and his staff are doing here.

Called in from our boat moored nearby, only planned a drink but friendly staff securing a liver and onions dinner and shortcrust party steak pie swayed us to stop. Welcoming landlord and a great team. Really enjoyed our visit, Beau the dog a welcome visitor to our table too. Great Monday night dinner.

This is the friendliest pub I have ever been to. The management and staff are wonderful, so welcoming and helpful and efficient. The regulars in the pub treat you like old friends. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. I would heartily recommend this pub, and urge you to visit if you are in the area. You will not be disappointed.

We spent a lovely lunch hour with colleagues (10 of us) at she Barley Mow . There is a spacious outside seating area ; Richard the manager was very helpful and friendly and catered for all our needs ; we ordered food which was quick and very tasty - the salt n pepper chips were fantastic ! The others also looked very appetising ! Thanks for the service - would definitely recommend and revisit !

Stopped for dinner whilst on our boating holiday. Very friendly landlord and food was very good. Highly recommend.

Lovely welcoming landlady and really nice food.

The service from the staff was wonderful and the food was great. Everyone was friendly and made us feel comfortable. Chefs cooking was also lovely.

Nice friendly atmosphere with a quirky sense of humour about the place. We stayed for drinks, dinner and then for the night in the ample car park in our camper. Very quiet night. Such a great idea. Good choice of beer! We stopped hear on the way to friends in the south. Coming from Up north

Very friendly staff who made me feel that I was important to them, and good food (the Black and Blue Burger), and lovely outdoor seating.

Popular canal side pub with access from a countryside road or the canal. Plenty of parking for your car and moorings for your boat. Does Sunday lunch. Has a varied menu for food. Has a good pub garden and a play area to keep the kids occupied. I was served quickly. Wheelchair access. Dog friendly.

Stayed one night men-route home in our camper van. Made very welcome by the owners, their family and staff, nothing seemed too much. Great level site in their car park by the canal. Lovely home cooked food, great quality. Chef to be congratulated on his tasty menu. Thanks for your nice hospitality.

Hyper friendly ownership. We spent a night with a campervan. Very warming welcome. Lovely place.

We booked the barley barn for my 40th birthday party. Kelly was so helpful from the start. Great communication and very accommodating to all our needs. Food was great and beautiful balloon arch and chair covers. The whole day was just perfect! Thank you Kelly and family

Luved it nice food good wine friendly staff

We stayed over in the car park last Saturday night September 26th. We were right next to the canal. The landlord who we checked in with before arrival, gave us a warm welcome and held the kitchen open so we were able to eat. I had the beef lasagne and it was one of the best I have eaten out. My husband liked his curry too and he really enjoyed the 3 pints of 🍺 he was able to down as he didn't have to drive. I thoroughly recommend the Barley Mow in the centre of Newbold - it ticked all of our boxes. I would certainly use it again if I wanted to stay near Rugby in our van

Excellent value for money. The carvery was perfection, staff brilliant and ambiance just right. 😎

Stopped off for the night on the canal. Booked in here for dinner (2 adults, 2 children 2 dogs). Great food and service.

Friendly staff. Had been busy so many drinks out of stock. Still would go again

Probably the only pub for miles around that serves food on a Monday. And to get that we had to order before 7pm. The only real ale tasted of detergent and had to be changed for something else. The two things on the menu we wanted were not available. The breaded mushroom starter was so over-fried that it splintered everywhere when I put a fork through it and the burger whilst very large was over-grilled. Staff were pleasant and the pub is clean and tidy. But the quality of the food and drink let it down badly.

Friendly pub, very pleasant garden to sit chat and have a beverage.

Great garden for the kids, friendly staff, recommend for all the family.

I booked the Barley Barn - part of the Barley Mow - for my 40th birthday party. From the start Kelly was brilliant, giving advice and guidance about decorations, food etc and being generally a lovely, personable host! All needs were catered for easily and I was really impressed both with the quality of the food provided for the party (pulled pork & baps, accompaniments, sausages etc for the kids) and the decorations. Indeed, Kelly really outdid herself with the latter - fabulous chair covers and balloon arch! On the night both her and her husband could not have been more welcoming and attentive; it really made for a fabulous party that will be remembered for a long time. Many thanks!

Beautiful pub, and the staff were excellent and friendly. Highly recommended.

I called to see whether there was any availability for 4 people, a man responded by shouting rudely down the phone “really?!” twice after seeing if there was a table available. The man then proceeded to hang up on me, incredibly rude and would never go there now, due to the rudeness of their staff

A bg group of us went for my grandsons birthday party and nothing was too much trouble. They dressed the room lovely, the food was great also really child friendly. We all had a lovely evening, will definitely go back again.

We moored up on our last night and came in for food at 6.30pm on a Thursday, to be told they were not serving food until the next morning, very disappointed as we were recommended to call in.

Parked here lady night ( 27th Sept) . Parking was free as were the facilities. The restaurant was closed but the landlord Simon and his gorgeous wife Kelly felt sorry for us and rang the local Chinese and ordered a take-away for us. Allowed us to eat in their restaurant and provided all the plates, cutlery, condiments and serviettes. What a brilliant atmosphere in the Barley Mow. Simon, Kelly ( I thought it was his daughter) and the staff were so pleasant and helpful. Didn’t want to leave today. I’m giving them 10 out of 5. The car park was on the bank of the canal so loads of activity. Couldn’t recommend more highly. Long live the Barley Mow at Rugby.

Pleasant staff. Quick lunch. Good covid practises

If you're a man, and a working class one at that, that likes several pints on a Saturday afternoon with other likeminded men while watching sport on TV...this is the place for you. It wasn't the kind of place my wife enjoys, so we went somewhere else!! She actually heard 6 expletives in a 10 word sentence referring to a golfer on TV. Then she asked to leave! Friendly enough and John is a Gent.

Rump steak was dry like and definitely not medium rare. Eating it with wooden forks was a joke.

On entering to get a coffee the old guy behind the bar had his mask under his nose, the 'locals' drinking and walking around, jeering and oblivious to any social distance rules, not a mask between them and lining up by the door to smoke. We had our coffee outside and a younger staff member came out to take our details, apologizing for them not having been taken before . This has always been a locals pub but it's got a lot less welcoming recently. Probably won't be going back.

Very friendly pub kelly and simon and the staff are always great. Foods amazing.

Visited for dinner after a very wet day on the canal. The staff were very friendly and welcoming (including to our dog). Very tasty dinner. Thank you!

Excellent food and service. Very friendly.

Stopped here for lunch with friends from the boat. Really good food and beers. The barley burger was substantial and accompanied by really delicious fries and onion rings. Others had the chicken Caesar salad which neither managed to finish. Thought the COVID precautions were a bit weak and I certainly wouldn’t go there when busy.

Four of us stopped here for ale and an evening meal, whilst moored on the canal a couple of weeks ago. Good ale, good food (including veggie!) and lovely people.

Welcoming and child-friendly local boozer, easily the best option along the canal in these parts. Good food, too.

Very welcoming. Food good although this time roast potatoes were overdone! Meat beautiful.

Visited today for a drink and stayed for a meal friendly staff great meal freshly cooked had a great welcome

Walking the canal ,stopped overnight in this pub ,had evening meal .comfortable .perfect for our stopover.

Very lively but good food and good prices.

Food was lovely recommend the steak pudding was amazing complements to the chef staff nice and friendly definitely be back

Umm football and beer what more could you want. Passing tomorrow and hope to upgrade to 5 star after we have eaten.

wow, do they really have a cook/chef? A medium steak so over done it was inedible, chilli that was bland, lacking sauce and so clearly 'nuked food' all day breakfast with black pudding that would have sunk a barge on the canal next door, good food? I think not!!! won't be going back here in a hurry, suggest make sure you drive by without stopping. Under new management? Nothing has changed in at least 5 years when our review would have been exactly the same as now.

Great garden for the children, great function room

Called in for the sunday carvery alway a good stopover sorry to say its under new management. And it's gone down hill, you have to find your own cutlery and condiment, manageress dressed for a football match language at the bar was not for a family pub. Great garden for the children, but will give it a miss next time

We stopped here for a meal whilst passing on a weekend trip on a Boat as we had been told they did good food. Well don't listen to what people say, the food was really poor and overcooked ( to the point of being unedible) , the service was really slow and there was a fight which resulted in an ambulance being called.

Enjoyed the really hot weather with a walk alongside the canal with my wife and finished with a gorgeous burger being served by the pub straight from the BBQ. Really liked the idea they had! Totally recommend.

We have just eaten a lovely pub meal, accompanied by a beer on a lovely evening. Our Motorhome is parked up in the car park, ready for a night’s sleep after a stroll along the canal. We rang Colin yesterday, to ask if he could accommodate an 8 metre van, and when we arrived we were met by John, who guided us in and moved the barriers he had put up to save our space! A lovely pub with Motorhome friendly hosts, and one to which we will return.

Waited 40 minutes for food. Two plates turned up, the rest 10 minutes later. Soggy,sad,badly cooked. Offhand attitude of owner, plus ghastly fake plastic beams. Never again

Right beside the canal - and with a large car park.

We were heading down the Oxford Canal from Coventry and following an enormous tunnel at bridge 50 is the Barley Mow.

5 of our motorhome club stayed here overnight . Had a lovely meal wasmade very welcome thank you very much .lancashire mcc

Food was fine. Drunk staff did not enhance the atmosphere. Young girl who served us was lovely but lacked training.

Ok, Carvery was good although veg was only warm

Love the food there, but I'm giving one less star as they've removed a lot of veggie options from their menu. But overall, definitely a great pub with yummy food!

This place surprised me, the food was nice. It was very busy and the service was also very decent - someone in our party stayed the night and said the breakfast was good too

Saturday family get together, table previously booked but no record of it! Vegan menu assured however only one vegan option was available, average curry. Waiter thought eggs (omelette) was vegan, and the so called vegan option of lasagne had loads of cheese on it (vegans don’t eat cheese either!). Perhaps enlightenment of vegan/vegetarian foods should be a made compulsory to staff.

Good friendly pub good food and good motorhomes stop

Was down for the weekend visiting family and popped into the barley mow for drinks on Saturday afternoon/evening. The service was great and the staff couldn't of been more welcoming although we did over hear the landlord having a nasty tone with a couple members of staff and seemed to be very intoxicated and stumbling in and out of the pub. We returned on Sunday for lunch as it's highly reccomended and really enjoyed our meal and was again impressed by service of all the staff on shift however we will not be returning due to the landlord and land lady seeming to have some serious issues with each other and broadcasting it across the pub/restaurant, there choice of language was unacceptable where family's are present and is really not a good look on them or the pub which is sad as the service and team of staff is spot on, Scrolling through the reviews this seems to be a regular occurance of them drinking and having personal disputes in public.

Love the barley mow! Fab play area for the kids, dog friendly. Food is nice and well priced. We also visited a private party here, which was in a lovely secluded part of the property. Only issue was that we kept on having to go next door for drinks. Staff were friendly. Perfect stop after a walk down the canal. Would visit again 😊

Dropped in Friday lunchtime while in Rugby. Great hospitality and very friendly welcome. Quick snack of cheese and onion bap with salad and fries plus a delightful pint of Timothy Taylor Landlord. Will definitely head here again next time I'm in the area.

Enjoyed the beer garden in late afternoon sun and then good evening meal Great pizza and good fish and chips. Malbec v good and good value too. Definitely worth stopping here

We called in for lunch as it was a convenient stop off point on our journey with easy mooring.

Great food and company. Had a lovely meal and could not have been better. Will call again. Many thanks. Ben.

4 of us went on the last night of our canal holiday.