The Barley Mow in Guildford

Fab Sunday Lunch roast! Various options of meat and plentiful supply of the extras to go with it. Couldn't have been more accommodating to food allergy requirements. Great value for money. Lovely welcoming atmosphere - very different to the experience last year, now with new management in place. Very busy and definitely worth booking.

Superb food, and a very warm welcome. Really well decorated and the best pint or Hogback Tea I've had outside the brewery itself. Great to see the fabulous Helen front of house, and Lee's food is superb. Always beautifully cooked, with great ingredients and way better than you get in good restaurants.

I had lunch with my wife here today. We booked it the previous day, and it was just as well because the place was full by 1pm. There was a warm welcome when we arrived, and the service was very good and attentive throughout our visit. I believe that some of the bar and kitchen staff used to run things at the recently closed Donkey pub on the Elstead road. There was a good choice of sandwiches, pub classic meals such as pie and mash, scampi, sirloin steak, and a variety of different meals on the specials board. Sole meunière was one dish I noticed, steak and eggs another. Something to suit all tastes. There was also a good choice of real ales including the locally brewed TEA from the Hogs Back Brewery. We tried a couple and they were fresh and very well kept. Most important in my opinion because they can easily go off especially when there is a low turnover. This being a busy pub, judged on our experience today, probably means this isn’t an issue here. We just had main courses today as time was limited. My wife had an oriental chicken dish from the specials board with mango filling and a coconut topping. She enjoyed it very much. I had the bacon and cheese burger with fries from the regular menu. Also excellent. I can’t fault anything about this place and we will be back for sure.

Recently reopened following a village buyout, this pub is lovely. Had a great meal last night, smoked haddock mornay, venison lasagne, fish and chips, all delicious and a very good sticky toffee pudding to follow. Everyone very friendly, will return very soon!

Lovely roast lunch with friends. Nice friendly atmosphere. No doubt about it, we’ll be returning. Apparently it reopened recently - well they’re certainly hit the ground running!

Very nice food and plenty of it, very reasonably priced, friendly accommodating staff, well worth the visit.

Lovely hearty food, good portion size, very friendly accommodating staff and great value for money, would definitely recommend.

Just went to the barley mow for dinner had the homemade cottage pie was absolutely amazing , the food here is excellent wouldn’t eat anywhere else highly recommended will be returning

Fabulous meal tonight, amazing Pork Belly and a desert to die for. Service was amazing as always. Three of us dined and it was all amazing

Went for lunch midweek as the halfway point of our walk. A great welcome from the young lady running the bar. Good choice on the menu and the food was served promptly and was of a good standard with sensible prices.

First visit to the Barley Mow and chose jacket potato with Thai green chicken curry and salad for lunch - excellent and tasty combination with plenty of curry sauce. To follow was good old fashioned syrup sponge and custard - all delicious and will definitely visit again !!

Had lunch here yesterday - definitely cheered us up on a wet Tuesday. We were made to feel very welcome and service was prompt and efficient. My husband had White bait and omlette and I had pear and walnut salad and a minute steak. All were delicious and served piping hot. The sauce with the steak was lovely and the chips crisp and fluffy. It well hidden away but worth driving to, will certainly visit again and recommend.

We called in for a meal after a long journey. We have not been before. Both of meals were excellent. I had a tasty and week cooked pork loin and she had a minute steak with a large bowl of lonely chunky chips. Service was helpful and the meal arrived fast. I could not fault anything.

We had a brilliant Xmas three course meal here on Christmas Eve. The food was fresh and plentiful and the service excellent. We will be back. What a gem

Popped in with our 10 & 11 year old football team to celebrate their win and couldn’t of been made to feel more uncomfortable and unwelcome. Would not recommend unless you are going to drink in absolute silence to please them. Clearly not use to any form of normal noise in there. The barmaid stood with the most disgusted look on her face the whole visit and the rest of the staff quickly disappeared ! Kids make noise and this pub is not a kid friendly pub. Would not spend a single penny there again ! AVOID if you want to have any form of a decent time !

Lovely gardens to have lunch with friends. Food was delicious and good value for money. Dogs are welcome in the garden and water bowls are provided. Special thanks go to Karen and Abby for their exceptional service with a smile, they are a credit to the community. Will definitely return again.

Went there with my daughter and son-in-law. Sat in the lovely garden for a drinkie then went inside for a bite to eat. Wonderful staff and delicious, reasonably priced food.

Excellent spot for lunch in the garden at this super village pub. Plenty of well spaced tables in the well kept garden and efficiently looked after by Karen. Plentiful food was promptly served and after starters and mains no pudding was required! Worth seeking out especially if you want a peaceful garden setting. Maybe expand the gin range?

Have been using this pub for a long time now food always has been good but now they have Karen serving and making you feel so cared for and looked after it’s just got better as the customer service is second to none

We are staying locally so stopped for dinner, we hadn't booked but there was plenty of seating so wasnt a problem (also wasnt the warmest day which probably helped) I had the burger and my husband steak baguette from the specials menu. The food was very well presented, large portions, fresh salad and really nice. The service was very good, two waitresses who were both attentive and helpful. We would definitely return. Tables had plenty if distance between them and hand sanitizer stations on entrance.

With a quick call to the Barley Mow we were able to be booked into the pub for a spontaneous meal out. Great Portion sizes, quality food and friendly staff topped it off being sat in the pub garden.

Seabass was perfectly cooked, lovely wait staff who brought out everything very quickly and very pretty garden.

Our walking group stopped here for lunch on a very soggy October day. The welcome could not have been friendlier.It was obvious that tables had been moved to create space as a Covid-19 precaution, there were warning notices everywhere about behaviour, and the barmaid was properly masked. She showed us to our table, and explained the procedure for ordering. At our request she listed the beers and cider stocked, and very quickly fulfilled our thirst requirements. She even anticipated our need for second drinks, and of course, had remembered our order. Our food was delivered all together, was obviously freshly cooked, very generously portioned, and absolutely delicious. We'll definitely be back!

After months of social isolation due to lockdown, three of us wanted to meet up for a much needed catch up. Our friend who lives in the little village of Tongham suggested we meet at hers and walk down to this great pub she knew for a leisurely lunch and chat. That’s how I ended up at the Barley Mow! I was expecting a decent lunch but actually got an excellent one! It’s very rare that I would have three courses, but everything was so good I actually did. The lead-in was perfectly breaded brie. Then, the wagyu burger was on the specials board and it was calling my name! And the best part is they don’t skimp on the chips. And I totally recommend you save space for dessert! The chocolate brownie with ice cream is not to be missed. Also worth noting the owners have made a great effort to make the dining area covid safe and they deserve a lot of credit for that.Thanks for the excellent experience

We had lunch in the garden in the sunshine. The service was fantastic and our lunch arrived quickly. Local beer was delicious as was the banana fool desert, which I'm glad our waitress talked us into. Will definitely go back again.

I go quite regularly to eat at the barley mow and the food never disappoints. You can go for your classic pub lunch or explore some of the specials, which are all gorgeous! The pub has a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for families (with a dog friendly garden). It’s located in the Sands so not too far away from Farnham town centre but also has Crooksbury hill and other lovely walks and cycle rides on its door step.

Left Guildford, on the way back to Hampshire, and "Googled" a local pub. Lovely pub, excellent food and service and COVID safe.

This restaurant in the village The Sand is a perfect spot to eat. The food was excellent. We visited few restaurants around Farnham, Aldershot but this spot is the best of all. Charming ladies also served with diligence. We will return for sure.

Bank Holiday Lunch it’s a lovely pub and the staff were amazing and managing the Covid rules well. We had a light lunch but there is a large choice, it was served quickly and they were still offering the Eat Out to Help Out deal so even better, it was the last day. Secluded garden and children/dog friendly, you need to book a table inside and there needs to be one In the garden free so arrive early. Off the beaten track but worth a visit.

Another amazing dinner at this perfect pub.lovely staff and fantastic value for money. I hear the chef is good at golf !!

Popped out as a family of four, food was fantastic, great variety and cooked beautifully. Lovely atmosphere. Ate in the restaurant then had chilled drinks in the garden. I would highly recommend a visit.

Very friendly lady at the bar , very well organized to dear old Boris wishes ,large hand Jell at the door with paper towels., not a large choice of real ales but beer was very well kept and a pleasure to drink, all four of us were pleased with the bar snacks the jacket spud with home made curry was delicious, and the puds were very good , nice garden and a lovely old village pud .give it a try you won’t go wrong.

Lovely pub great food terrific Sunday lunch for 2nd week running lovely garden excellent staff highly recommend, and I believe Sunday lunch and other food are available for takeaways, you will not be disappointed can’t wait to return!!!!!!

Amazing Roast Lunch here today on Farthers day. Thank you George for an amazing experience. The hole team need a medal. Best Roast Dinner takeaway EVER.

I've been getting takeaways from here during lockdown. Great burger & fries, lasagne, fish 'n' chips etc. Last Sunday I had their roast chicken Sunday lunch. Absolutely delicious and great value. They operate set collection slots and the space in the garden by the kitchen allows ample social distancing if you need to pass someone else so it's a really safe place during this difficult period.

Although this pub is almost on the north downs way - which is great for walkers & mountain bikers - be aware the pub does not accept dogs now. The princess royal and almost all other pubs locally do

Our 2nd visit for 3 meals, all were very good including dessert. Reasonable prices & friendly, efficient service.

Three couples meeting for a 2pm Sunday lunch prior to going to Church! Kitchen open till 2:30 so the late arrival time was no problem. Friendly welcome with pre-booked table ready and waiting. We chose from the Sunday menu of roasts and other mains. Portions more than sufficient and quality good.Convivial atmosphere.

The Barley Mow is a lovely village pub with friendly staff, delicious food (best vegan burger in the area) and a banging Sunday Roast. There is something for everyone on the menu, feels like home.

My partner and I, plus our little dog, visited The Barley Mow unexpectedly on our way back from visiting some family. We decided to take a slightly different route home and stumbled across this beautiful looking pub. We both had lunch there, which was very tasty. We also chatted to the staff and owner (landlady), who were extremely friendly and welcoming. We will certainly be back for a visit.

Due to the road works at Farnham ,I've been forced to divert around the town.I came upon the Barley Mow and visited for a steak.The starter was very good (seafood mix) and the steak cooked just right .It came with plenty of chips and my wife's lamb with plenty of veg.Doombar very well kept and the Romanian Cabernet Sauvignon superb - we'll be back !!

We went there yesterday (Friday) lunch time. The lady behind the bar was friendly when we asked if they were serving food. I ordered a beer which was a bit cloudy, so the landlady pulled me another without me saying anything. The pub only had a few customers so it was quiet and relaxed. I had skate wing and my partner had the stir fry with salad. Both were excellent and the portion size was very good. The service was great and we did not have to wait to long. When we travel to the Farnham area will definitely go back as we enjoyed the place so much.

Roast beef dinner to die for, hot plate, more than enough veg AND two Yorkshire puds, not much room for pudding but managed the cheesecake, Biscoff, which was heaven on a plate, will be back

My wife had a fantastic lunch this week at the Barley Mow at the Sands - Farnham, so we went right back for Saturday lunch as a good recommendation is hard to find if you like good food. I ordered the dressed crab for £17 and was very hopeful. However though the crab was very nice - served in the shell and a decent portion, the coleslaw was from a tub and had synthetic written all over it, the opposite of what should accompany a dressed crab. No dressing French or otherwise was supplied and instead we got a basket of packaged sauces which were not good. I asked for salad dressing and was given something that had gone off in the heat and when I took it back was given some vegetable oil and malt vinegar.Small things make all the difference when it comes to returning for another visit, so hopefully it will be better next time, but I’ll go for something cheaper and safer as the menu has a lot to choose from. The beer at the pub is delicious, so this place is worth a go.

Awful! 25 minute wait for a hot baguette sandwich. No seasoning, no dressing on the salad, and the baguette? 5 minutes on the griddle to give a few burnt marks! What a joke! Going to find a subway!

We enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch today.

The reports are all accurate a truly warm friendly pub, nice greeting and looked after well. Wanted a light snack and chose 2 sandwiches from an interesting varied menu. Generous size nicely presented. If we are ever in the area again would certainly return.

Visited on route to a local wedding and we really enjoyed our visit. Bar staff very friendly and a good choice of ales. Good menu choice and food and service were excellent.worth a visit if in the area. Although it was cold when we visited they had a reasonable sized garden for nice warm days.

Went with relatives for Sunday lunch, relaxed friendly pub. The staff are friendly and accommodating.

Charming country pub with welcoming staff and well kept real ales. Ham egg and chips recommended along with beer battered fish and chips. Well worth a visit.

Great atmosphere & very welcoming pub. Food was excellent and service excellent too. Would recommend to everyone.

With my walking group, we planned to eat here at lunch time today. On arrival, we found that despite this being a country pub, dogs were not allowed. Yes we should have checked beforehand.... but most country pubs allow dogs these days because walking is a very popular pastime, with a break in a pub halfway through. I would suggest that excluding a group from the pub is a risky decision bearing in mind the plight of the public house these days. There was no one else in the pub but the staff were not willing to make an exception for our well behaved mutt, he could have sat quietly in the corner, and no one would have known he was there. Disappointing bearing in mind it was raining and we had walked 8 miles to get there. We had the choice of leaving the dog outside in the rain, eating outside at a cold damp table with him or moving on. We went instead to the Donkey in Tilford, about a mile walk away and enjoyed a warm comfortable delicious lunch, and the dog was made very welcome.

What a lovely Mother’s Day lunch. Huge roast dinner, great service and friendly atmosphere. Always guaranteed a warm welcome.

Lovely hot plates, lovely lunch, very nice to have a dish with traditional vegetables. Nice choice of beers

After many years of cycling past this place I booked for Sunday lunch.

Food excellent, service excellent, lovely atmosphere. We particularly like the steak, the burger and the sea bass. It is the best sea bass we have ever had!

Simply amazing food and service from a lovely country pub. New menu, loads of choice and really fresh home cooked food.

Took my partner here for a birthday meal and was so impressed! The service is so welcoming and friendly, and the food is fantastic! Would definitely recommend! Had such a lovely evening.

Had a delicious evening meal, service great too. Very generous portions & perfectly cooked. Definitely recommend.

Good food with attentive staff. Generous portions served piping hot. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area, if in large group would recommend phoning ahead to avoid disappointment as fresh food takes time to prepare.

The food is to die for and the value for money is everything. All freshly cooked and amazing service by Abby and George. Could not fault this pub in any way. Will definitely be back!!

Great roast chicken with all the trimmings. Likewise a proper crumble and custard. Efficient and friendly service. Ample parking.

After a fire the Barley Mow, The Sands has reopened and is as good as it ever was. New kitchen, new décor, bigger menu. Time for all the old customers to return and enjoy the Barley.

Friendly welcome and good food at a reasonable price. Full menu available also a snack menu at lunchtime.

Our family of five had a amazing roast lamb and beef diners along with brownies and waffles for desert The roast dinner here is as good as we’ve had anywhere and is very reasonable aswell Will certainly be returning many times

Today my family and I had a wonderful Sunday Lunch. The Roast beef was fantastic and you got so much meat!! My sister in law had a whole fish and it looked incredible!

As longer distance "locals", 11 mile commute, there must be something to recommend! My idea of a perfect country pub, small enough to feel snug and friendly, good beer and terrific food. Whats the explanation? Incredible consistency with George and Abs having done most of the cooking for years and one of them nearly always present in the bar. In over 12 years we (and a lot of friends) have never been served a duff dinner. Always piping hot, freshly cooked and that consistent quality. Great for fresh fish and clearly choosy over their butcher. Go for a walk up nearby Crooksbury hill, a hidden gem, and then a great roast sunday lunch, thanks again Abs and George.

We met some friends here for a reunion meal after not seeing each other for a considerable time. The staff were so friendly, the surroundings very pleasant. The food choice was varied and absolutely delicious. The portion size was generous but not over powering. It was very quiet as the pub had been closed for refurbishment after a fire. It now needs its customers to return and enjoy the local pub feel with the added attraction of some lovely home cooked food. Would definitely recommend this village pub

Excellent choice of food with a wide selection catering for all tastes. From the starters to the desserts everything was first class. Great portion sizes. I would thoroughly recommend as the hosts wee extremely welcoming.

The pub had been redecorated since we last visited, much brighter and fresher looking.

Firstly so glad you are back in action . Lovely roast lunch and as always a warm welcome .We can honestly say your food and service is "First Class" be back soon.

Delighted to the Barley Mow back after teir kitchen fire. Celebrated a birthday lunch there on 2nd October. The food was back to it's previous high standard. Very welcoming.

We love visiting the Barley Mow. The food is fabulous. Had the most amazing Sea Bream on Friday and my partner had Halibut . Both were so fresh and cooked to perfection. Always an amazing choice of fish specials to choose from in addition to the menu. Thank you To Abby and George for looking after us and always a warm welcoming atmosphere. Looking forward to winters evenings in front of the fire!

The Barley Mow is possibly my wife's and my favourite pub in the area and we are so pleased that it is up and running again after the kitchen fire at the end of August 2018. We visited again as soon as we could after it reopened for food and enjoyed our usual friendly chat with Jo, the ever-helpful bar-person and had a tasty sandwich lunch (King Prawns in Marie-Rose sauce on brown bread, sharing a side of very delicious chips). The light extra salad served with the sandwiches is a real plus, especially as it always tastes so fresh and it isn't loaded with oils or dressings (which can ruin salads for me). I also splashed out for a dessert this visit - Lemon Meringue cheesecake with a double scoop of vanilla ice-cream which I (reluctantly!) shared with my wife. Accompanied by a refreshing half-pint of very well-kept beer, what more can a man (or woman!) ask or expect of a pub lunch! From personal experience, the Mains aren't too shabby either - so this one is well worth a visit (often!).

This is one of my favourite pubs in the whole of the UK. The atmosphere is extremely relaxed and the services provided incredible. Furthermore, the back beer garden is set beautifully into rolling hills and sometimes you can even see the cows.

Had a wonderful meal last night. Great choice on the menu,lovely country pub with beautiful garden. Highly recommend

We went there for dinner the food was absolutely lovely. The staff were very friendly and helpful. A very welcoming pleasant pub in lovely surroundings. Would definitely recommend it.

We aimed for this pub on Sunday as part of a walk. We found out at 3.40pm that it shut at 4pm. Anyway arrived at 3.50pm, got a round of drinks, and as it was a hot day and everyone seemed happy we went in at 4pm and asked the landlady if she could sort us out another round. She was more than happy to oblige and we finished our second round, relaxed with no pressure to drink up and leave. It was great and made that part of the day well worth it. We will be back !

A group of friends on a circular walk from Tilford via Sands had been due to stop at The Donkey further on but chanced upon this lovely pub. The place was beautifully clean and the food was inexpensive and tasty. We sat in the garden and our friendly hosts brought our food to use and even a bowl of water for the dogs. Will certainly return when on another walk.

The portions of food were excellent and perfectly cooked. We did send our compliments to the chef. There was a good sized portion of vegetables that was more than adequate for the three of us, no stinting here! The service was first rate and as customers we could want for nothing. When I made the booking I was asked if we wanted the bar or the restaurant and as it was Easter Sunday I opted for the restaurant. It turned out that the menu is the same for both sections but the restaurant area is quieter, has white tablecloths on the table and a full waitress service. There was no difference in the price wherever you ate and so it depended upon whether you wanted the quiet area or not.

We love to visit the Barley Mow there is always a warm welcome from Abbey and George. There is a good selection of starters and mains good portion sizes and the desserts are delicious. If you are looking for good quality home cooked food in warm comfortable surroundings this is the place to go. There is a good selection of real ale and wines at reasonable prices.

We took a walking party of 15 people to the Barley Mow for lunch on Sunday 28 Jan 2018. It was our 121st monthly pub walk, never repeating a pub. Nothing was too much for the staff - coffee before we started and on arriving back two hours later, an excellent pub lunch - not haut cuisine - just really good reasonably priced freshly cooked pub grub.

Booked ahead for Sunday lunch. Choice of two roasts....the beef was very nice with two Yorkshire puddings, several roast potatoes and ok vegetables. Both starter and main course could be considered rather over generous size-wise, resulting in some food being wasted. Perhaps serving the elements of the meal separately might allow customers to choose the size of their portions? Just a thought!

Out for a lovely walk through the Downs, two men and a dog. We stopped at The Donkey in Elstead and were greeted by lovely staff and made most welcome. We had a pint and then trundled on, map in hand heading for the Barley Mow at The Sands.

Fab place, great food, really enjoyed the Christmas Roast and a few beers with the locals - proper Pub!! We were a small group and the whole night was great fun!

This is a friendly pub that we visit on occasion whilst on a walking holiday in the area, it is conveniently situated half way around one of our favourite walks.

We had an excellent lunch today, extremely tasty roasts and the puddings went down a treat. Very friendly pub, we’ll definitely be back!

Have not been for a year or so and was surprised by the amount of choice. 4 of us easily...

Lovely pub, nice atmosphere and service and a great British menu with loads of choice. The chef obviously is passionate...

Pub nella campagna inglese che vale la deviazione dalla strada principale (noi eravamo diretti a Stonehenge). Ottime la baked potato,...

We pooped into this off the beaten track country pub.

Nos pareció que la cebada de ciclo Mow ya que de esta manera, cosa que nunca hubiera tropezamos.

Just got back from Barley Mow having had a great lunch. Moules and chips and steak and onion ciabata with salad. The food was delicious huge portions and served by a very nice barmaid. Well done to Barley Mow for yet again a great meal.

Myself and partner had a super meal this evening, food was fantastic and thoroughly enjoyed but the staff added to our lovely evening by being so warm and welcoming! Fantastic pub, great atmosphere and amazing food. I would highly recommend. My other half had the seabass which was perfect, beautifully cooked and tasted fab (of course I pinched some from his plate )

Always an interesting variety of food on the menu, prepared to an excellent standard with commensurate service. There is a friendly atmosphere and plenty of parking at this country pub set in a small village location. Popular children's meals are also available. It is a firm favourite with the whole family (all ages!) and I also enjoy a lunch there in the week when I occasionally get the opportunity, Interesting choice of fish often available and game when in season. My first visit was in the early 1970s - say no more!

We come here regularly with family to eat.The food is varied and very good.I have tasted a variety of things off the menu and they are all of high quality.The staff are so helpful and can't do enough for you.We will keep returning!

Very friendly welcome with lovely food. The Turbot was nicely done with plenty of veg and chips. Preceded by salt n pepper squid and sticky toffee too finish. Highly enjoyable evening.

Good English Pub, Friendly polite staff and good atmosphereExcellent Menu, good overall selection of dishes. .

We use the pub on a regular basis and always have a great meal. The atmosphere is great and the staff are very friendly.

Situated on a quiet country lane, this is a great place for well cooked traditional pub food. The menu is extensive and the portions are generous.