Barley Mow in Vale of White Horse

Spur of the moment lunch on a sunny weekday. Nice interior, but we wanted to eat outside. This was ok but choice of tables limited apparently due to lack of staff ?. Food ok but we are pretty fed up of ordering meals with 'triple cooked chips' and getting something no better than supermarket oven chips. Service was good, venue nice enough but wouldn't probably go back

Amazing as always…our favourite pub with glorious food. Love visiting here as often as we can. Sue is such a lovely waitress who will do anything to make the experience a great one

Sue our waitress made the visit very enjoyable and with her sense of humour lightened the evening greatly . Food was fantastic , lots of it and sensibly priced . Great choice from a menu that has something for everyone. Would definitely recommend the Korean chicken strips for starters . Overall I would give this trip a 9/10 (air con in the restaurant area we were sitting would have given it a 10. Will definitely be coming back .

Good food, great service and a lovely atmosphere. The place is dog friendly and has a nice beer garden. Serves food all day which is great if like us you are always turning up at 3pm for Sunday lunch

Amazing roast dinner at Barley Mow! Great service from Sue and very welcoming country pub feel. One of the best apple crumble’s we’ve ever had! Will definitely visit again.

Delicious slow cooked beef rib Sunday roast Generous portions and great value Excellent service by Sue Gorgeous old thatched pub with low ceilings, oak beams and huge fireplace

Fantastic service, and lovely food! They even brought a dinner for the Bruno insta brunothebeaglebear

Had the best meal and the service was amazing by Sue . The location is fantastic and a beautiful garden .

Fantastic food coupled with a fantastic bar man called Tallon. Friendly staff always willing to help. Great service provided by Sue and Millie.

Waiting staff great (Sue looked after us).Lovely setting both in and out. My fillet steak was cooked perfectly as was my wife's sirloin. 10/10

Popped in for a late evening beer and Ted (cocker spaniel) was treated like a king with a free roast dinner and plenty of strokes!

Lovely 3-course meal with fab service! Evening was made even more special by Sue bringing over free dog-friendly Sunday roast for Freddy. Highly recommend the place, menu and service

Lovely food, great value for sunday roast, lots of food and very friendly staff, served by Sue, couldnt do more for us.

very friendly staff, delicious food.and a free roast dinner for the dog! Our two boys and us had a great time here after swimming in the Thames nearby.

Come here almost every week, always love the food and service especially Sue who always take good care of our dog Milo. Definitely recommend, anytime of the year.

Love coming to this beautiful little spot, the foods always amazing and the service is second to none. Sue is absolutely brilliant and she’s the reason we return so often. Thank you Sue!!

This pub restaurant is impressive both from the outside and the interior albeit mind your head on the low ceilings. Plenty of choice on the evening menu along with a specials menu. Being a Wednesday, we noticed the supper club offer of 2 courses for £13.99 which turned out to be awesome value. Both the hunter chicken and the red wine pie were both tasty and plentiful. We both had the Eton Mess sundae which was delicious. Friendly service and covid secure measures ensured we had a memorable meal experience.

What can i say; environment was blush and food was diligent. Sue is a alcohol specialist. We left so soon i couldn’t thank the person serving us earlier in the evening, she was cute thou. however great time will be visiting again

Had a lovely Sunday lunch here. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Lovely waitress called sue looked after us, she even gave our dog some roast beef.

Making the most of the good weather I sat in the harden on my latest visit to this riverside country pub.I parked in the large car park across the road from the restaurant. The garden is medium size, and although it is on the river, there is no direct view of the river.From the extensive menu I opted for the large Mezze Platter, usually a sharing dish.It contained, battered squid, chicken strips, homous with flatbreads, and kofta. The Koftas were lamb, a meat I don't eat, but the staff changed them to sweet potato without any fuss.Staff good as usual

3 of us went to the Barley Mow early on Saturday evening. Social distancing measures were in place so we felt comfortable seated indoors. We all had a starter and a mains and the food was good. The Chef's 'specials' menu offered some new choices which 2 of us had - they were very good. This was a big improvement on our previous visit a couple of months ago. Service was also good and the overall bill was not expensive so we will be back soon.

Popped in after a little dog walk by the river. Table straight away, ordered drinks and before we knew it water for "pippa" shortly followed by a doggy Sunday roast. Never had this before and so welcoming from the staff. Great place for a lazy Sunday drink or a roast judging by the dogs empty bowl....

Really lovely food, great atmosphere. Dog enjoyed her steak. Sue was very friendly, and our dog loved her.

Most expensive fish course definitely not Masterchef standard! Main fish, hake, was overcooked and no mussel with dish as ordered. Dessert pastry round was dumped on plate and collapsed on one side...poor quality control at pass! But meat courses were OK, and enjoyed by family. Atmosphere of pub and service were excellent. Suggest chef studies or joins Masterchef to improve his/her standard!

Visited in order to meet with a friend. It was a long journey but well worth it. Good welcome and service; excellent food well cooked; and a very pleasant atmosphere even given the irritating need for servers and customers to wear face coverings.We chose the main menu for lunch and found it difficult to choose from the tempting menu. All 3 of us enjoyed our meals and would definitely come back.

Stopped for lunch today and it was absolutely lovely. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere, quick service and the food was excellent. I will definitely be stopping by again.

Had an excellent lunch yesterday, pub itself is lovely, staff really quick, efficient and friendly and the food was superb. Would highly recommend the lamb chops on the specials menu and the hake on the main menu.

Quality food. Sue and her colleagues very helpful, happy and always make sure everything is ok. Well recommend the Barley Mow.

the barley mow does great food and waitress sue always great service and does the best sunday roasts!

We have just come back from a superb Sunday Lunch at the Barley Mow. It's the first time we have been back since the covid epidemic. I actually think the Barley Mow has really improved since the last time we were here last summer.The staff were very attentive, polite and relaxed even at such a busy time especially our waitress Tracey. Everyone adhering to rules etc. The food was delicious and plentifully. I would highly recommend a visit.

Stacey / Tracey were very helpful & friendly - staff looked happy & the food was great - we are now regulars because of this

Had a lovely family Sunday lunch served by Tracey. Service was prompt, nothing was too much trouble and they were very helpful with special dietary needs. Everyone really enjoyed their food. Highly recommend.

A lovely pub with great service and a menu that is like a curates egg: good in parts.However the other parts can be pretty badMy wife had a Caesar salad with salmon which was abominable: the hard boiled egg had half cooked white the lettuce was sad the salmon was cooked dry. The. Egan Koofahs were also pretty second rate.A bit more skill and effort in the kitchen perhaps! The service was great: friendly, efficient and charming

Came here with my family for my birthday! Normally we are served by Sue but unfortunately she was not in today, we had lots of different servers but one lady stood out for her rudeness.When asking if we had finished with our starters she was abrupt and short, no smile and quite heavily toned! She then appeared later to sort our bill she was then rude again when questioning me for ID for discount which of course I understand, working for Greeneking myself! I of course know how important customer service is and unfortunately the short lady in the black and white spot top was not very good at it. Will not be returning on a Thursday again for sakes of getting her as our sever!Great food! Shame that one staff member let you down!!!

Dropped by for an early evening meal and was very impressed. Warmly welcomed, an excellent meal and an attractive outdoor environment.

Stunning location just off the Thames. Service really good. Was expecting just a standard Chef & Brewer menu but was surprised to find a great choice of daily specials. Really delicious food, great staff too. Thanks!

From start to finish we had a great experience we had a warm welcome when we arrived and the the service by Charlie was great.Thank you so much and well done to all the team all very friendly the food was amazing too.

Lovely meal huge piece of cod, I don't always clear my plate but I did this time, kids meals were lovely they cleared up too, staff were friendly and helpful. Nice fathers day surprise.

Big thanks to Sue and the team for a really nice service. My sausage dog was treated to a nice snack as well!!Decor and parking was great!

An excellent pub and very pet friendly - cracking food, good attentive service and superb location. What more can you ask for? And great beer as well..

We were staying up the road at Clifton Hampden B&B for one night whilst walking the Thames Path. Came here for dinner. Lovely outdoor garden, fast service despite being busy, friendly staff. Really enjoyed it.

Lovely roast dinners and desserts. All the staff were really helpful and lovely, especially Sue who was funny.

We called in for lunch to this old pub and received a warm welcome. There was a very relaxed atmosphere about the place and the choice of dishes were excellent. Lovely choice of starters and main courses . Everything delivered promptly and very good value. Definitely a place to return to.

This delightful 13th century pub stands right next to the Tollgate bridge at Clifton Hampden. It’s the perfect starting or finishing place for a walk along the Thames path, either east, on the south bank, or west on the north bank. The proprietors are so helpful & friendly, as are all their staff. They smile as they wait at the tables - no complicated app to negotiate here. There’s a choice to sit inside, or outside in their pretty terraced garden &, quite often, there’s no need to book in the middle of a weekday. Even if they’re busy when you rock up, they’ll seat you within the hour & you can walk first. The food is fresh & delicious - always piping hot. We particularly recommend the beetroot burgers! Their triple-cooked chips are amazing! Make a point of visiting this slice of South Oxfordshire’s history - you won’t regret it.

We enjoyed a very tastey meal at this pub, excellent value, varied menu. Staff were very welcoming and a special thank you to Andrea. Beautiful garden and setting. Would recommend this pub, a great find!

Me and my partner ate here on a week day evening, service was good, no too rushed. Good menu with good choices. Food was very good. No complaints from us. A lovely little quiet pub to eat in

Visited the barley mow again, we love coming here and the menu is still very creative and there are lots of choices, service is always good and shoutout to Sue for the personal touch - she always remembers us and is very friendly and welcoming.

We visited with friends late on a Sunday afternoon, the staff were very friendly and welcoming and especially our waitress Sue - three of us had the traditional Sunday lunch which was exceptional with everything freshly cooked, and the fish & Chips (not a very traditional Sunday lunch) were brilliant.Lovely setting with excellent service and very attentive, highly recommended and well priced & well worth a visit.

We had a lovely meal at the Barley Mow. Our first visit here, staff were friendly and we were sat in the lovely shaded beer garden. Excellent value for money with their supper club last week. Quick service but almost a bit too quick!

Took the wife out for her birthday here and we loved it. An amazing Sunday lunch, and great service. Will be definitely coming again!

The food is fantastic, I have been multiple times and the food is always delicious proper pub food and well worth the money. The staff are lovely and very welcoming. We went on a Sunday and they gave our dog water, treats and even a doggy roast dinner.

We went here for a lovely lunch on a Sunday a couple of weeks ago and the staff asked if our dogs would like a complimentary Sunday lunch as we were eating. We thought it was a lovely gesture and our dogs loved it. Many thanks.

We wandered in Sunday afternoon after swimming in the Thames with the kids. Got an outdoor table no worries, quick service, lovely pimms, good burgers AND the dog got her own bag of treats and roast dinner (Yorkshire pud and all!). We'll be back again soon.

Sue at the barley mow is a fantastic waitress, very friendly and helpful and a lovely person to speak with, the food was also very tasty. I strongly recommend popping in for some food and very happy service

Perfect stop off if you've been out by the river for the day! Plenty of outside seating with greenery and space between tables. We had the Sunday roast which was a great portion and good gravy! Ice cream sundaes to finish and great staff. Sue was very attentive :) will definitely come again (also it's dog friendly!)

Great to be back and service (Sue), food & beer (Abbott) better than ever! Highly recommended!Robson Family.

First time out in a local restaurant since last year. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.Sat outside with quick service and we both had the battered cod which was lovely. Even had mushy peas!Desserts were tasty too, recommend the chocolate brownie, which will either have you buzzing for the rest of the day or heading off for a nap.

Nice looking pub in a nice enough setting.Unfortunately the food here was below average, even for a part of the Greene King chain.The Hunter's Chicken was so tough, it could not be cut through with a knife, the bacon was undercooked and fatty, and the battered cod was soggy.There are plenty of other better pubs in the area, so give this one a miss.

Fantastic food, staff and service. Our party had such a brilliant evening at the Barley Mow. Drinks arrived quickly as did the food. Everything was delicious and the staff are so attentive. We will be back as soon as we can.

Lovely meal for four to celebrate a birthday. The supper club deal was great and good beers too. Beautiful venue too.

We always have a great experience when we come to The Barley Mow! The food is great...especially the Yorkie Puds but the service is even better! Sue is always our waitress and always has a smile on her face and no request is too much! Thank you Sue and the Barley Mow team!x

Came to The Barley Mow for a Sunday lunch and we were amazed at the service we received, especially from Sue. The team go the extra mile to ensure we have a lovely meal at a great price. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great meal out.

Excellent food great setting. Fantastic service by Sue celebrating my sons and future daughter in law engagement highly recommend.

Really good Roast Turkey Traditional Roast, quality service from our server who was Sue on the day. A great atmosphere overall.Will come again.

Lovely food and friendly staff, sue has to be the best waitress, always makes sure we are topped up on drinks and always makes us feel welcome.

Really nice pork belly with a lovely rich gravy. Service was fantastic especially by Sue. Will come back again

We're fairly regular visitors and stopped in for an early evening drink. The staff welcomed us and served our drinks at a comfortable table. We were only there for one drink, but it was a relaxing stop off. Afterwards we were accidentally charged the wrong amount and a member of staff hurtled out to the car park to rectify the mistake before we left - we felt very looked after.

We come to the Barley mow frequently and are never disappointed, absolutely delicious meal!! Top quality service from Sue! Thank you very much x

Really lovely food and relaxing atmosphere. Staff are warm & welcoming, a wonderful experience! Ample parking and beautiful gardens.

Very disappointing meal. Starter mushrooms on crumpets which would have been nicer if hotter. My partner chicken pie lack of chicken it was mostly puff pastry. The gravy was very think look like chef used to much cornflour. I had the mixed grill ,the waitress asked how I wanted my steak cooked. Was very surprised to find they was no steak on my mixed grill. The waiter asked if we wanted any sauce. We ask for mustard and mayonnaise. But got given ketchup. Used to like eating at the Barley Mow but want be returning any soon.

Beautiful day - sat in the beautiful garden- food was lovely - the dog even had a doggie roast! Thank you

Honestly fantastic! We arrived about 10 minutes late but that was not at a problem at all for the fantastic staff here! There was a noisy, distracted group of 6 of us and poor Tallon got saddled with serving us. He was absolutely amazing! So friendly and helpful. He was really patient with our drinks order and joined in with the jokes, he made food recommendations and gave us plenty of time to decide. He was always close by for extra drinks and clearing the table and absolutely made my day! The food was fantastic and came out quite quickly, and the puddings are to die for! We came to visit for my birthday and Tallon also bought out my cake and sang a beautiful rendition of happy birthday to me! He did however try to poison us...we asked what the weirdest drink he had ever served was and long story short I ended up downing half a pint of person and coke. Not as horrendous as I imagined but I'm confident none of us will order it again! Thank you Tallon for making the day so much fun and for the fantastic service, you were fantastic and we will definitely be back!

Fantastic food (as always)!Our waiter Benoit was incredible, very attentive and professional and didn’t rush us at all! Was great! Thoroughly enjoyable :) Thanks guys see you again!

Very lovely service , Thankyou Anabelle for being very professional and polite . Delicious food and it came very quick so Thankyou to the chef too. ~ Zoe

Exceptional food, great VFM, fantastic location, polite helpful pleasant staff, looking forward to going back.

Great food & really friendly service from the lovely Sue. Good veggie options - particularly recommend the battered fried lemon halloumi & creamy garlic mushrooms on a sourdough crumpet.

As usual excellent food and lovely service, Sue was especially attentive and friendly. Highly recommended!!

Came in for midweek lunch and had three very well cooked and presented courses. Service was excellent being both professional and friendly. Excellent choices on the lunch menu

These guys have DEFINATELY got their game together during lockdown and have opened inside with a vengance. OMG the virtual booking assistant, amazing. The welcome on arrival, superb. Great clean table in great surroundings. Food, cor blimey mate. Pies to die for after a Korean BBQ starter (taste the cumin and spring onion in it). In two minds in giving review because I may not get in next time. Oh well!!!

Service was perfect and food was delicious. Sue, our waitress, was so lovely and always making sure we were fine.Highly recommended

Came in on the first night of inside dining after lockdown and had such a lovely meal! Sue , who was serving our table , was an absolute joy and was very attentive throughout our meal always checking we were enjoying our food and making sure there was nothing more we needed. Sue definitely made our meal so much more enjoyable to go along side such great food. We will be back again very soon !

Amazing food and amazing service. We never have a bad evening at the Barley Mow. Thanks for a fantastic pub

A large family descended upon this lovely pub as a respite from the pouring rain during a walk from Dorchester to Abingdon. We were given a warm welcome by the team and were expertly waited upon by the charismatic Sue. Although we weren’t there for very long we were well looked after. We had a few plates of food which were very tasty especially the Korean chicken and the sharing platter. The pub is wonderfully situated by the picturesque Clifton Hampden Bridge. If I was going to nitpick it was a tad expensive however the hospitality and the good food more than made up for it. I would definitely like to return on a better day to sample some more of the menu

Gorgeous food and Sunday lunch just for the puppy, she very much enjoyed it! We will definately be back. Thank you Sue for looking after us so well.

Sue made us feel so welcome, she was so lovely and friendly. Her customer service is definitely a 10/10 will be returning!!!

Amazing meal with friends. Our hostess Sue was brilliant and had a laugh with the table. Lovely food and even better people. Lovely little beer garden that will be even better come summer.

We’ve just moved to the area and been here twice in the past 2 weeks! Great service, delicious food! Can’t wait to go back and to sit inside :-)

We were all made to feel welcome the moment we walked through the door. They made a fuss of our dog gave him treats and a bowl of water when he arrived and said they would get him a doggy roast. I thought they were joking but Sue arrived with a huge bowl of meat and veg all covered in gravy, our dog was over the moon and we will definitely be back, our food was delicious as well. Great place to eat and bring your dog.

Had some amazing food today, lovely service from the lovely Sue. She was a brilliant waitress, and great atmosphere

Great food and service at the Barley Mow today. Our thanks to the lovely Sue, our attentive and charming host.

Had an amazing time at the Barley Mow, the food was really really good and the service from Sue was spot on, will definitely be returning

The starter was delicious! Would highly recommended the sharing platter. Weather could have been better. Host Sue was excellent.

We enjoyed a very nice late lunch on Friday sat in the garden of the Barley Mow. We were served by a very a lovely lady called Sue, who was really helpful and ordered me an extra hot cappuccino so that it wouldn’t go cold straight away due to it being a bit cold outside. She was so bubbly and enjoying her work, it was great chatting with her. We are so pleased that the Barley Mow is open again and still creating a nice atmosphere for all its customers despite it only being open outside.

Had some lovely drinks in the garden on a lovely sunny day, served by Sue, excellent waitress. Will be back soon for sure.

Had an excellent Sunday roast in the garden, and a mini roast dinner for our dog as well went down a treat!

Can’t beat the lovely Sunday roast at The Barley Mow after a beautiful walk along the river... & no clearing or washing up to do. Pure bliss ❤️

Came here for Sunday lunch on the bank holiday weekend, booked last minute and luckily got a table. Beer garden is lovely, and food was incredible - we had a Sunday roast and a steak, both lovely! Sue who looked after us, was lovely, polite and very efficient! Couldn’t have asked for a nicer afternoon, thank you

Always a good experience whether it's for food or just drinks after a walk along the Riverside. Sue was very attentive abd friendly. We gave been coming to The Barkey Mow for many years on and off as we had our family engagement dinner there 42 years ago in 1979.

Had a lovely meal and drinks, our sever sue was amazing! Very polite and the service was very quick!

The food and drink was lovely and the service was exceptional, will definitely be back again very soon.