The Barley Mow in Derbyshire Dales

Great cider options, delicious food and a friendly atmosphere. The roast dinner was great and the desserts were great too.

Fantastic pub. One of the best pies I’ve ever had in my life. Nice ales on tap too.

Lovely pub. Owned by some lovely individuals, found this place from tripadvisor and it didn’t disappoint. They served us pies that were gorgeous and some of the best we had ever had. The atmosphere was also great feeling like a proper English pub. The only problems we encountered were that it was quite a small place, they had trouble printing out menus and didn’t have them available digitally so we couldn’t pick what we wanted beforehand with even what was on google being wrongand they didn’t have any WiFi which upset the kids greatly. However all in all a very great pub and a must for tourists.

I went for dinner here with the family. The drinks were good and the food was great! I had the steak and Stilton pie which was exceptional! They really know how to make a pie, the portions were a good size too. I would thoroughly recommend it if you’re in the area! Worth booking

I attended with my wife on early Saturday evening. After sitting at a vacant table the manager, in an aggressive manner informed us that the table was reserved, in 30 minutes time. We moved to another vacant table which was reserved in nearly two hours time. We asked about getting food and told us we couldn’t have any as they only get in what’s needed for the evening?? You must have to pre book your food. We have a little Pomeranian which was sat on a bench seat as there was a much larger dog trying to get to him. The young lady who served us drinks came over chatting politely and stroked him, asking what type he was etc. 5 minutes later the manager came up to us, in the same manner as before and told us to get the dog off the furniture. It was a wooden bench, but fair enough and we did. We certainly won’t be visiting his premises again. He obviously took an instant dislike to us. If upon our arrival he had said that there wasn’t any food, although a couple on the next table had called in just before us and were able to order food, then we would have accepted that. Well done for sterling customer service. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Incredible. 3x vegetarian options - homity pie was amazing, service was perfect. Warm, cosy and everything a country pub should be. Will be back and recommend to anyone we know

Do not recommend, very ignorant, felt unwelcome, will not be returning

Brilliant evening at Barley Mow. I'd been a year ago.One of best steak pies ever and big portions so we could only share the Bakewell tart.Variety of ciders are superb .Quiz night on Wed. added to atmosphere but separated from diners and done quietly. Friendly and welcoming.Just love this cosy atmospheric traditional pub. Wish I lived nearer.

What a gem of a pub! Me and my friend were staying in the local area and this pub was recommended by our B&B host. The pub is lovely & cosy, the landlady Colette was incredibly welcoming and friendly, you can tell she really cares about the pub. We had some lovely wine, beef brisket chilli & a steak and ale pie. The food was amazing!!! We would really recommend coming here. :) For both of the main meals (very generous portions), a bottle of wine, and two medium glasses it was £59, great value!!

Been lots of times before. This time had a very frosty welcome from the landlord which set an unpleasant tone for our the rest of the lunch. They market the place as a destination pub because it’s out of the way but I won’t rush back.

Pulled into the carpark and the landlord literally ran across the road before I'd even got out of my van and told me to park the other way .Absolute misery guts . I said forget it mate there's plenty of other pubs .Never again avoid 😒.

Oh my goodness THE FOOD! Just go To try the pies, unbelievable home cooked food! Great selection of drinks and a high quality band that you wouldn’t expect to see in a local pub of that size! Really cosy, felt very welcome and “part of the village” within minutes! It’s a freehouse, with amazing home cooked food and local ales so don’t expect an endless menu that can be brought to the table at the same time…if you want that, maybe try a Wetherspoons who have an endless supply of frozen meals to be microwaved! Highly recommend and will be back!!

5 Star the staff, ale, and food always spot on. Cheers Gav n Louise

What a fantastic pub! Great atmosphere, good food and very welcoming to everyone that came through the door. The perfect place to have a nice beer and meet new friends if you fancy!

Amazing! A proper pub! The best pub I’ve been to in a long time! Nothing is rushed, really relaxed, welcoming, felt just like being at home! Food is phenomenal, proper Sunday roast and the pie is to die for! Will definitely be coming again!

Best pub in the Peak District (and beyond), we went to the Barley Mow for dinner and a night out and loved the authentic village pub feel, charmingly decorated and great atmosphere. The food was some of the best we've had: locally sourced and beautiful cooked. Mick and Colette were so welcoming and create an exceptional pub and dinner experience

Very disappointing. Very little on the menu - also given a menu with ‘how many’ of individuals items were left. Which meant it was a case of picking an item before someone else did. Surly, indifferent attitude from the landlord - it was obvious that we were an inconvenience - told we only had 15 mins to order and that they were closing the kitchen. What should have been a great birthday celebration, turned into an embarrassing low key event as we waited for our meals to come out - individually (20 mins between first and last served). We didn’t stay for the band - just felt like we had overstayed our welcome. Very disappointing.

The best pie all of us have EVER had, 5th time visiting and each time seems to be better than the last. Outstanding customer service and brilliant choice of home cooked food. Would highly highly recommend if you’re in the area, simply the best!

We visited the Barley mow pub for a meal on Saturday night to celebrate my neices 21st birthday. There was a large family group of us (11) and we were staying in a lovely converted barn house in Bonsall. We had pre booked the table and even dropped a birthday cake off earlier in the day. There was a band due to play that night so we were looking forward to the food and entertainment. On arriving at the pub..our greeting from the landlord was not the friendliest! We were to sit on 2 different tables and my neice politely asked about moving a different table to which the landlord refused being very rude and abrupt in his answer! We were then informed that as we were 10 mins late we only had 15 mins to place our orders..as the kitchen would be shutting!! We were then told that maybe we should have pre ordered even though nobody had suggested this to us at any point prior to our visit . After hastily choosing our meals ( we had numbers of what meals they had left in the kitchen!) the landlady informed us “she was only a one woman band” and we would get our food as and when!! In fairness when the food did arrive it was really nice and the young lads working at the pub were polite and helpful! The feeling we got the whole evening from the landlord and landlady was that we just weren’t wanted! If they hadn’t wanted a party of 11..especially on a night when a band were playing then maybe they should have politely refused our booking. Such a disappointment after reading so many good reviews on here!! We did go to the other pub in the village the following day (kings head) who were lovely and friendly..what a complete contrast!!

Look no further for a great meal, fantastic beer, and a welcoming environment. We read the tripadvisor reviews on a day out and decided this was the place to eat, and we are so glad we did. What a gem 👍🏼

Went to a Burn's supper here... We were made very welcome & the food was lovely. Many thanks for the excellent experience, we look forward to coming again. 💕🎈🍛

A fabulous relaxed lunch with friends- atmosphere and welcome and food all fantastic. So relaxed and the pies were to die for- gravy too!Catered for all our mixed requirements including veggie needs and the 4 legged friend. Thanks Collette and Mick. Memorable and we shall be back!

Oozing with proper pub charm. Dinky and splendid with cracking beers. It's a goodun!

Fantastic service. We always come here for a drink after work. Very polite staff. Foods are delicious . Beer is always cold and really warm inside . Best service by Cavan and all the employees . Great management!

Great pub, very friendly owners, great food and atmosphere - will definitely be back

We had a week away in Bonsall and had two visits to the Barley Mow while we were there. On the first visit we just had drinks but discovered what was a gem of a pub, really cosy and very welcoming owners. The food they were serving looked great and while we ended up missing pie night we went for food tonight and had the steak and ale pie and the massive burger, which would be a challenge to eat if it wasn’t so tasty. We visit the Peak District fairly often and would definitely stay in Bonsall again with the Barley Mow a big factor in that decision!

Wife and I only stopped here as a start point for a country walk and then a drink at the end of it. Popped in to tell the staff that we had parked etc. The smell of the fish and chips was delicious. Changed our plan and had lunch first. The fish and chips were excellent for both of us and being a Friday the larger plate was only£10. Wife ordered the pensioners portion for £8.50 We were both absolutely stuffed at the end of it. The staff, Bev and Co. we're very friendly and chatty, despite being very busy in the pub, and the service from the kitchen was really good. We will definitely factor the Barley Mow into future planning, should we be walking in this area again in the future. It's definitely worth a drive out to for fish on a Friday. Well done team, including the kitchen staff, and thank for a great lunch.

What a fabulous place, food was lovely, the welcome was amazing. Such a genuinely friendly place, never felt so welcome anywhere. A great time spent with Collete, Mick and Eddie, we will come back. If you’re in the area I would 100% recommend. Thanks for a great afternoon guys 👍🏻

The beer was great. The food was amazing - the best onion rings ever, all very tasty and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be going back for more from this great little pub.

Visited after reading reviews. We were not disappointed, as it lived up to our expectations. Booked in advance. Had an amazing Sunday dinner. The owners/ staff are very welcoming and entertaining. Hope to revisit in the summer

Great good, great portion sizes, great atmosphere, great place.

Absolutely amazing pub! The owners are fantastic, great fun, make you feel welcome and the Sunday roast is one of the best…. Beef, Yorkshire pudding and roast potato are out of this world! Strongly recommend 😀

Fab u lous Found this place for a pre rugby lunch stop. Pie was amazingly smashing chips and the gravy even more so (if that’s possible). Lovely quirky pub. My only regret is we didn’t take others with us. Maisie (dog) very happy! We will...

Had a fab time, really friendly quirky little pub. The food was really amazing , great portions proper home cooked food ! and to top off the evening the live band Starfighter were Brill. 👍🤩

Brilliant gem, don’t miss this pub!.., only when you find it, you’ll realise it’s something out the ordinary. Great food and a pie that’s bonkers delicious. Will be back.

Great hosts. Lovely venue for a great NY Eve.

A great little pub with a warm friendly atmosphere, it has a great traditional pub menu, cooked to a super high standard….A proper pub with a proper landlord serving great food and beer.

This pub had an excellent atmosphere. The staff were friendly, the decorations were great, and the food was delicious. Highly recommend for an authentic, genuine pub experience!

Fantastic proper country pub. Can't fault it...

Phenomenal! Everyone was super personable, the welcome was brilliant and it just continued from there. A real family-feel pub. The food was insane, I had the steak & Stilton pie and my partner had the steak & ale pie and the portion was amazing and...

Fantastic dog friendly pub off the beaten track, great beer and absolutely excellent food (especially the pie night 😉)

16 of us from my walking group booked the Barley Mow exclusively on a Wednesday afternoon for our Christmas lunch. The staff could not have been more attentive and friendly. The food was very good indeed, enjoyed in a fantastic traditional atmosphere. There was general...

Great little pub, really friendly landlord and land lady, food is so tasty especially pie night, I have been looking forward to pie night for ages and DEFINITELY DID NOT DISAPPOINT! Also they do a fantastic roast dinner on a Sunday, super tasty

I took my niece and nephew for Breakfast with Santa!!! All I can say is it was absolutely magical and the kids had a wonderful time. There was a helping Elf who was brilliant with the kids and Santa really took the time with them....

Both food and beer were excellent. The pies we had were delicious, but so were the other dishes. I recommend having a Saturday evening meal and staying on for the live band. For me, the Barley Mow is exactly what a local pub should be. Congratulations to the Landlord and the staff for running a great pub, I am sure we will be back.

Amazing quaint pub in a lovely Derbyshire village location with excellent, friendly owners! Superb food and drink, nothing is too much trouble. Brilliant service

Fantastic local pub that is friendly, charming and warm with a great array of ciders on offer. The grub is to die for, I had one of if not the best shepherds pie I have ever tasted!!

Quirky pub, good food and warm welcome

Great hearty food and a warm welcome from the host. We re big eaters and the portions of home cooked good quality food defeated us!

Stayed a couple of nights in Bonsall as a group of four couples to visit Chatsworth and do a bit of walking etc. visited the Barley Mow for food Friday night and then back for live music and general merriment on the Saturday. Food was...

Stumbled upon this pub looking for somewhere to eat lunch. A delightful, quirky pub. Only limited seating inside but just made the lunch rush. Came as a family of 4 on a Sunday. Great service and the staff are lovely 🥰 the Sunday roast was...

We wanted a birthday get together as a wildly spread family, so stuck a virtual pin in a map and asked where we could meet up. The Barley Mow came up tops. As we approached we could hear beautiful and joyous singing from the kitchen......

WiFi code is bestpubintheworld. For sure, would defy anyone to find better. Locals really friendly too. We had wide ranging conversations, ales, ciders. Food was top notch. Would give a 5 star plus if such rating existed

The Sunday lunch was excellent. Nice choice of wine, I went for the pinot grigio which was lovely. The staff are amazing 👏

Great village pub with live music, good drink on tap and a warm, quirky atmosphere.

Great find and the food and service was brilliant!

I had the most delicious roast lamb Sunday lunch. Hugh was a very delightful young man who served us. A great friendly atmosphere. Definitely a place to revisit. Thank you for a fabulous experience. Xx

Great pub that has an alpine bar feel to it, worth booking in advance as it is quite small and fills up quickly. The size and intimacy makes for a great experience. Lovely vibe, very easy to chat to others or keep to yourself, however your mood takes you.

After a nice circular walk around the beautiful village of Bonsall near Matlock my friend and I stopped for food and a pint at the legendary Barley Mow. The pub is an outstanding example of the vanishingly rare , totally non-generic type, stuffed with nik...

Great food, gorgeous people, lovely spot. We were welcomed like old friends on our first visit and will definitely be back!

Excellent all round! My 2 year old was mid meltdown and the very lovely chef came out of the kitchen to give her an ice lolly to calm her down. The Sunday roast was superb, kids loved the Halloween decor and top class service. Couldn’t recommend more

Had an excellent Sunday lunch. Great service. Good selection of beers and ciders. Very good value. Highly recommend that you book.

Fabulous little pub! So glad our search found this place. Had possibly the best home made lasagne I've ever had. Collette was just gorgeous, so welcoming and helpful. Loved it, will be back. Xx

Fantastic Sunday lunch and great ale. Family party of 8 including 3 children had a roast dinner here. We all loved it- possibly the best roast we’ve ever had out. Kids had ice cream for pudding which was delicious. Lovely little pub- we booked to be sure we would be able to get a table. In a pretty little village not far from Matlock. The pub is quirky and lovely. Parking was easy and free. Great friendly service. Highly recommend.

What a genuine warm welcome to an original and unique pub. The delicious Sunday lunch reflects everything about the lovely people who run it, it’s worth the effort of travelling a little bit off the beaten track. As a visitor to Matlock and a frequent Sunday luncher, this is one of the most flavoursome and delicious I’ve had for while. Would highly recommend and my resident friend will be back, and so will I on my next visit.

We went today for Sunday Lunch and as is always the welcome was warm and friendly. My wife swears by the chick pea and sweet potato curry.I went for the roast lamb,which was plentiful and succulent .Served with a great selection of seasonal vegetables all...

We visited this pub two weeks ago, what a wonderful traditional country pub. Fronted by two very hospitable people, nothing too much trouble. We went for a drink on the Saturday, it was very busy great selection of their home brewed ales and ciders. We...

One of the last few proper pubs in the country by. We saw an awesome band the night before Fronted by the landlady who is a tour de force. Mick the husband is an excellent barman, who never stops working in this very busy pub,...

We couldn’t get over how good this pub is. It’s friendly, atmospheric and cosy. The food is exceptional, freshly cooked and tasty. We can’t fault it!

What a superb pub. Friendly welcome. Great food. Superb atmosphere. Brilliant band led by the landlady herself. We had a great night.

Very welcoming! Great food with good selection of beers, ales and ciders. However the atmosphere and setting is the best element of this pub.

Wonderful quirky little pub, great decor, lovely friendly staff, good choice of real ale and the steak and blue cheese pie was the nicest pie I've ever eaten, words can't express how delicious it was, I've tried many a so called good pie but this won hands down. Also dog friendly.

Me and my partner had the pleasure of Sunday lunch here. The pub has a great atmosphere, lovely friendly staff serving fabulous food, guest beers and ciders. The Sunday roast, wow… it was absolutely delicious, so much so we are going back ASAP! Well done to everyone at Barley Mow for putting the P in pub!

Myself, fiance and dog visited the Barley Mow it was amazing. BEST Sunday lunch! Colette and Mick were very friendly. The pub is quirky and has a brilliant atmosphere. We’ll be coming again and recommending to friends and family.

Saw this place on TV so thought we would pop over great little pub finished serving food when we got there but it smelt awesome 👌 lady in the kitchen loves a sing song while working all in all very enjoyable visit and will be going back soon for food it's a 10 from us

We were on holiday and booked dinner for our last night. Lovely old pub with friendly landlord and staff. We had an enjoyable dinner and the atmosphere was buzzing!

Excellent quirky bar with excellent food .

Lovely food and great time with the staff. Highly recommend. Good veggie options and really delicious. Great ale and great vibes.

A great traditional pub with a quirky interior ,run by a most welcoming couple and serving typical and home cooked pub food .Menu somewhat limited in scope (no fish on the night we went ) but some tempting choices .

A lovely little pub with a great atmosphere the food is amazing and the hosts really friendly! We were visiting the area and this was the best find during our trip, definitely reccomend it,

Booked before we arrived for weekend away and glad we did. Table was waiting for us and only free table available. Great welcome from friendly staff. Food was delicious from varied menu. Dogs welcome too. This quirky little pub is certainly worth a visit!

brilliant little pub, which is a bit out of the way but we'll worth a visit. I had a fantastic time at "Mowfest", and will be back soon!

We visited twice whilst on our holiday. The food was hearty and very tasty, and the owners were very hospitable, especially with our two year old boy. The place has a great atmosphere and seems to get a good mix of locals and tourists.

Lovely country pub hosting great bands . Always made to feel welcome.

What a find - Fantastic night at the Barley Mow. Very quirky, eclectic and extremely welcoming. We booked a table a few hours before we went and was told there was a band on who played varied genres. From entering The Barley Mow you feel...

Lovely pub! We came last night and were glad to be fitted in for food. Great food, we both chose the pie, it was delicious proper pub food, good choice of cider too. Nice atmosphere and friendly hosts. Will be back next time we're in the area.

Had an absolutely fantastic night at the Barley Mow! What a brilliant pub. The food was really top notch we had a huge slice of hearty steak and ale pie with rich brown gravy peas and chips, plus a delicious vegetarian posh homity pie with...

We stayed locally for a weekend get away and this was our local. What a perfect pub. The landlady is amazing, she went to every effort to make us feel welcome, and she was the same with everyone. Food was also perfect, proper decent pub grub cooked to a high standard. Highly recommended.

Found this place by chance and definitely happy we did . A lovely warm welcome from Colette and Mick. Such a quirky place and the Sunday roast was out of this world!! We wanted to stay for the live music but definitely next time!! Highly...

What a cracking pub, fantastic food and such a lovely warm welcome from Colette, Mick and their staff. Great to find a good pub with a great atmosphere. We will be back.

Bob on, called in for first time, be back again .. wondered where the sat nav was taking us. Recomend silton steak pie , and the vegetarian pie.. comes with a great selection of beers, cider and Perry.. really un expected for such a small pub.. washed down the food a treat

Beautiful meal Had the steak pie 🥧 extra gravy supplied when requested everything Bang on!!

A pub with character, great food and friendly staff.

We had my birthday dinner here last night, the most amazing dining experience, home cooked delicious food, plenty of choice, we had lasagna with red wine, served with garlic bread, salad with chips. homemade steak& ale pie, with large amounts of filling, with double cooked...

What a wonderful find, a genuinely lovely little place off the beaten track. Great food, great vibes, fantastic team who welcomed us and kept it all flowing nicely. Reasonable prices for fantastic food, just all round great experience! Doggy friendly which is superb as well! My wife says it's the best pub she's ever been to (and she should know, we've been to more than a few...!)

So walked up here based on the reviews, and not disappointed. There is a fine range of beers and ciders to chose and the hosts and staff are really welcoming. The food was top notch. I had the Jerk Chicken which was really tasty. My...

We don’t venture out for a Sunday dinner, we’re always disappointed but here ! The best Sunday roast …EVER…made with love. We all loved it…beautiful lean meat, roast potatoes cooked in dripping, Al dente veg and lashings of gravy. Friendly and welcoming..we’re going back !

Great place ! We wanted to add an extra person at the last minute, this was no problem, adding another dietary requirement (coeliac/gluten free) was also no problem Very friendly, accommodating staff The food was very, very good. All the meals we had (8) went down very well, clear plates all round. The pies were reportedly the best people had had. Delicious food Thank you 😊

One of the best pubs out there. Full of character & fun, great food and beer, memorable events, beautiful setting, a really special place!

Not impressed by standard of service generally and had to wait more than 45 minutes from ordering to receiving food. Will use The Kings Head in future, better service and food!