The barley mow trefonen in Shropshire

We had a lovely meal at the Barley Mow. Really good food and great service. We have missed eating here, its so nice to be back.

The Barley Mow is one of our two local pubs and it’s all that a great village pub should be, warm and welcoming with great food and several draught beers always on tap. We have just held a very special birthday party at the Barley Mow for some 70 friends. The buffet was absolutely fantastic and Hayley, Andrew and their Chef were all so attentive and spared no efforts to make sure that our event was such a great success. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they made the evening so really really special.

Great place to eat and drink. We were shown to our table by a lovely young lady who took our order for drinks

Went for Sunday lunch today with my family. Lovely warm welcome. We had booked the carvery. Sat down with our drinks then invited to go up to the carvery. Choice of 3 meats, Pork Turkey and Roast Beef. A fantastic selection of freshly prepared vegetables Yorkshire Puds, pork crackling stuffing and delicious meaty gravy. Complimentary sauces. Couldn't fault any part of the food. One of the best if not the best carvery I've ever had. Great value. Will definitely return. Thank you Barley Mow

A warm welcome a Good beer and a very Good Sunday lunch. The place is so good I bought a house in the village.

Very disappointed meal last night chips anaemic gammon tasteless pie strange pastry veg looked like frozen and mushed up! Such a shame as all very hospitable Particularly the manageress.

The Manageress could not be more accommodating, however the food did not live up to our expectations. I went for the pie but was bitterly disappointed - the pastry was hard and very odd. The vegetables appeared to be left over from the previous day. The atmosphere and the hospitality were excellent - only to be let down by the quality of the food.

Had really good meals. Very good value, particularly as we are used to London prices. Mine host not great with covid rules. He served us wine without wearing a mask. Waitresses all compliant though, so actually felt very safe. Absolutely no atmosphere, but these are strange times with social distancing. Would use again as the food was so good.

There was good and bad points at The Barley Mow. Firstly the good. The staff were excellent our service from the young lady was fantastic, the pub was spotlessly clean and the ambience was as expected for a smart country pub.However, whether it was due to our dining late in the afternoon I do not know. The food was plentiful, but in parts tasteless. The beef was too tough to eat, but the ham and turkey was lovely. The roast potatoes were the cook from frozen type and the gravy watery with no taste..The Yorkshire pudding was like a large round piece of cardboard. The vegetables nicely cooked. However at least half of the lunch from everyones plate was untouched The dessert were great. So it was very much mixed reviews. The surroundings were so nice and the staff so good that we will try The Barley Mow again, but at an earlier time for lunch,

the sunday lunch was one of the best we have had 3 choices of meat plenty of fresh veg and tasty gravy, no room for deserts but they looked good, a lovely friendly pub

Lovely food in a lovely village pub. Great to see these pubs thriving. Definitely worth a visit. We both had the gammon and it was by far the best we've had in a long time. Apparently locally sourced from a butchers and it was worth it.

Often call in for a Sunday lunch at the Barley Mow. Can't fault the meal, a good selection of meat along with a wide range of fresh vegetables cooked to perfection. Pub is always clean and staff very helpful. Would highly recommend this lovely country pub.

Staying nearby, best pub we encountered, very good food, well kept ale all at a reasonable cost. Very friendly and excellent service !!

Traditional menu with imagination. The Barley Mow were very accommodating for us as we were going to arrive a bit late. Fantastic steak.

We came here from a nearby village where we are staying on a caravan site, the staff quickly found us a table in a lovely restaurant. There was plenty to choose from on the menu and specials board, we both settled on a pie, which was average as were they mixed vegetables. We both had a cheesecake for dessert which was very nice. The meals were ok, a little over priced but we may return to try the Sunday carvery.

Great list of specials as well as coffee. Turn left when you arrive in the village. Go to the end of the road and pub is 20m to the left.Lady who runs the pub is great. As is the staff.Food was very good.Nice mid day break.

I recently went to the Barley Mow with my family and instantly was met with positive attitude from the staff, and felt very welcome. And the food was all at high quality. I 100% recommended to anyone looking for a nice meal with family, or a drink with friends!!

Came here last week and instantly greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere from staff and village locals. Food was plenty to fill us up with desert to follow after. Definitely recommend to any families wanting to have a meal out or friends wanting to go out for a drink. Definitely visiting again soon!!!

Oh Dear What Has Happened. We have had many visits here for a meal and enjoyed it. Unfortunately something has unfortunately suddenly happened to PORTION SIZE and we left hungry. Will I return, I doubt it until portions improve

I know this is an odd review however I was skateboarding through the car park to get from end to the other and was told to clear off and that it was not a playground, however I only meant to pass through. I am aware this is not about food but it was made clear to me that the staff are not interested in being anything but miserable to patrons. I was told marks had been made, this was untrue. Thank you for reading.

Would definitely recommend, the food was beautiful service was very good great value for money. Will be visiting again soon!

Had an amazing meal last night, it was cooked to perfection. I will be back next wk. I highly recommend the food and the real ales

Visited here after reading the reviews. The restaurant was busy, but far from full. There was a number of diners around our table that had clearly been waiting a long time, and were venting there polite frustration to the waiting staff. A clear indicator that this would be the case for our food, and was. The waiting staff appeared a little stressed, but coped as good as able. The fault obviously lies with the kitchen and it's management.

I could smell this prawn cocktail before it actually got to the table. It did not get eaten at all. But apparently a member of staff ate it.

Nice break on the Offas Dyke Walk whilst stopping at the lovely Ta Monita Cottage in the village. good choice of local beers and very good fish and chips. Friendly service and reasonable prices

This is a gem of a traditional country pub. The food is well presented, excellent value, and plentiful. All served by well trained, and happy staff.

My wife and I go the Barley Mow regularly for a few drinks and occasionally for meals.

Three of us went to The Barley Mow for a few pints and food. Have been here quite a few times, and know that the beer is always good. I had one of the steaks, and it was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection. A great evening, good beer, and good food. Highly recommend.

We where in a private room but had access to the pub lounge,We where well looked after by the staff.An excellent Buffet was laid on for us.The Landlady gave us 110%attention.A good night was had by all.

My husband l were regular locals to the Barley Mow of which was the best friendly local for miles. Having returned to the area we decided to call in for a drink and a meal only to find the alterations that had taken place and an unpleasant atmosphere. Whilst paying a visit to the Ladies l heard what could only be the chef shouting and swearing at a young member of staff, his attitude and behaviour could only be described as rude and disrespectful. It was then we decided not stay and find somewhere that management treat their staff with respect. What happened to the local village pub which was not full of strangers and an expensive menu ?

We hadn’t been here for many years but decided to pay a visit with the family. The place has been transformed since we were here last with the addition of a function at the back of the premises which was very bright and airy. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and there was a lovely atmosphere. The Sunday Carvery was very good with a good choice of meats and vegetables. The choice of sweets were varied and the portions were generous. There was a slight mix up with a prior order for our grandson but the staff were very apologetic and the problem was rectified amicably to our satisfaction. We will definitely be returning again soon to sample their specials board. Thank you for making Mothering Sunday very special for our family.

Booked into a local cottage and walked down to the Barley Mow for dinner. Very busy evening but dining room was quieter. Staff helpful - food good - liked the halloumi and mushroom burger, partner enjoyed his fish pie.

Visited this lovely pub today 3.2.19

Bit last minute as had driven up from midlands to take parents out for belated Christmas present and pub I’d booked at was freezing cold, bare and empty. Phoned barley mow and were accommodated and there in 10 mins. Menu was really varied for a smallish pub but all of our meals, all different were excellent. Dad is picky about his steak, said he might not manage it all and then and scoffed the lot! Specials board was creative too. This brewery also brews its own and dad recommended grim reaper, bit like Guinness. Staff really friendly and helpful. Great lunch out....we will be back!

Excellent carvery meal. Prompt and friendly service. Certainly plan to go there again. Choice of the usual meats and a generous choice of vegetables to go with it. We didn’t sample the puddings. They looked good but we were just too full.

I stopped overnight at a nearby bed and breakfast while walking the entire length of Offas dyke. The pub brews its own beer that was of a decent quality. As the only pub in the village I decided to have evening dinner there.

A very busy pub on a Thursday night which is a good sign and a very efficient and friendly barmaid. Young waiting staff in the restaurant part do very well. I had the lamb duo, an inventive combination of a small home made shepherds pie in pastry and a lamb loin steak . Very good indeed, well kept beers, would definitely go back

Called in to the Barley Mow with a view to stopping the night in my motorhome. Had a lovely warm welcome from the lovely lady behind the bar who took good time to speak with me about local history and the setting of Offa's Dyke, before I went and took a seat. The young girl who took my order was pleasant enough.. gave her my order, told her how I liked my steak cooked and she was off... returned some time later with gammon when I'd ordered 16oz rump steak... she was most apologetic, but I took the meal.. and enjoyed it. The beer selection I found great, and sampled their home ales. Really enjoyed my visit and will definitely stay here overnight again if I pass in my Motorhome.

After reading the 2 recent reviews, I find that the comments unjustified. I also at the pub 22/8/18 and can honestly say that it was very busy. The food was delicious. Service was slower than normal but, understandably as the pub was packed.

We called at the Barley Mow on 21/8/2018 as a party of 4 and can honesly say it is one of my worst experiences of eating out ever.

On a visit to stay with friends the Barley Mow was recommended to us. On arrival we ordered drinks and stated we wanted to eat. The lady behind the bar took our drink order and asked us and a family waiting in the bar to follow her to the restaurant. we were seated and a young waitress took the familysame order but did not talk to us. The family were served very quickly ate and left and we still had not had our order taken. I approached the lady at the bar who was surprised and sent the young waitress to take our order. I felt sorry for her as it was clear she had received no training whatsoever and was clearly way out of her comfort zone. Eventually she took food and drink order. The drinksystem arrived promptly. At least Half an hour later no sign of food so I again went to bar to see what was happening. The bar was now full of people eating. I pointed out to the lady behind bars that we had still not been served and was told "what do you expect me to do about it". I went to kitchen and was told by chef that our order had only just come in but he was doing it now. Shortly afterwards 2 plates of Fish and Chips arrived with cold chips dripping in grease. That was enough so we left calling at the bar to pay for drinks. At least the drinks bill was waived. Also thanks to the chipper in Oswestry for fantastic Fish and chips later.

Thank you Heather and her team at the Barley Mow for a super tasty Sunday lunch yesterday.

Husband had fish and chips mushy peas tartare sauce and salad reduced price from specials board £6 .95 he was very impressed and I am gluten free so was highly delighted to be catered for with no fuss at all- the sizzling chicken with rice was very tasty and more than generous portion approx £10. We look forward to going back soon.

Fantastic atmosphere, a jamming session with friends/musicians. A good old singalong or just listening. The lounge was packed with walkers doing the Offas Dyke footpath, staying in the village and bowlers from Llangynog passing through and staying to enjoy the music and join in. A great musician joining us from north Wales and his friend. Great social evening. A lovely buffet put on by Alan and Elaine Busby free of charge. Lovely bar person. So good some people didn’t leave until 1.... a great way to make new friends

Had an unexpected Sunday off due to the heavy snow, Picked the Barley Mow for somewhere different from where we would generally go locally. We both had the Carvery Sunday Roast, which was Excellent, I had the Pork and Beef, and my wife the Chicken and Beef, great portions, Serve yourself the Vegtables which were all very good.

Good service. Best fish and chips I’ve had in years. Great atmosphere in a friendly village pub. Highly recommend

Called in on a Friday evening to have a drink on the way to a different pub. The welcome was warm and friendly, so stayed. So glad we did the food was excellent, Fish & Chios with mush peas. Good honest home cooking. Also had deserts, lovely waitress assured us that all deserts are homemade. Lemon Meringue pie very Moorish, and cheese board stunning-how do they do it for the price?

Just lad a lovely carvery lunch at this country pub. 3 choices of meat and a wide selection of vegetables. All beautifully cooked. Starters and desserts available but I was too full from main course! Saw other people with sweets which looked great. Staff were friendly and helpful providing good service. Spoke to several locals who eat there regularly - they were full of praise which is good sign of quality. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area.

I recently visited my birth place home town of Trefonen Oswestry. Trefonen is a very small village on the outskirts of Oswestry Shropshire famous for the Offa's Dyke walks and has only one pub called "THE BARLEY MOW " owned by Derek a local farmer with years of history in the area, and managed by the chef Allan and his wife Elaine both absolutely lovely genuine local people, and very easy to get along with.

I recently visited my birth place home town of Trefonen Oswestry. Trefonen is a very small village on the outskirts...

This pub/ restaurant has introduced different specials nights virtually every night of the week with great prices

went to sunday .lunch, it was excellent The food was really good.Staff are lovely ,very kind and helpful, the only downside is its the front door entrance is a bit steep.

We had an excellent time at the Barley Mow in Trefonen. The service was fantastic, and the food and drink were great. The prices for the food and drink were very reasonable. I particularly liked the selection of home brewed beer, which is made on site. The pub’s traditional decor looks fantastic.

We had a fantastic time at the Barley Mow. The food was lovely as usual. Everything was perfectly cooked and at a great price too. The drink selection was great, in particular the home brewed beer, we tried all of them, and it's great to see that they are brewed on site. Will visit again very soon. Would highly recommend the beef stroganoff, the cheesecake & the pub in general. The service was great all round.

We booked this as it was the nearest pub to were we were staying and could walk there and back so we could all have a drink.

The room was decorated with balloons & banners by my daughter, we could do anything we wanted to the room which was really good, plenty of room for all the family.

Called in for a quick mid week meal. I wasn't too hungry so chose the king prawn starter and had extra house salad. My husband had the steak and ale pie. Everything was just delicious and I finished off the hand cut chips This chef produces great flavours with depth. So great to have really good food within walking distance. Long may it last!

Fuimos como parte de un grupo grande (40), los pedidos fueron tomadas antes de llegar. Comida de alta calidad, bebidas agradables, el personal agradable y profesional, se ocupó de muchas personas.

Después de un largo día en la escuela de equitación, necesitaba recogerme antes de viajar inicio 100 millas! Encontramos este pub, increíble! Feliz, personal acogedor, comida de pub. Buen ambiente y sin prisas. No hay demasiada gente y limpio, lo cual es muy importante! Un poco lejos para regresar, pero se lo recomendaría a mis amigos.

Visitamos este pub encantador (micro cervecería)

Visitamos el 14 de abril - pub agradable, servicio amable, buena comida. Pequeño punto negativo en una comida - el gran papa simplemente duros podrían haber estado puré o asadas o algo más interesante.

Called for an evening meal whilst staying in the area. Fish and home made chips, delicious and plentiful. My husband is unable to have any alcohol due to illness, so the chef cooked him grilled fish. Nothing too much trouble for them, excellent service and really pleasant young man who showed us to our tables. Will return when we are there again. Highly recommended.

Our family get together for five was a memorable experience. The warm welcome was followed by a swift seating at our prebooked table. The excellent food and liquid refreshment was served promptly by attentive staff. We will definitely recommend it to our friends.

So many good things to write about. Great management, excellent choice of chef, food was exquisite, great atmosphere, chatty lovely staff. Would definitely recommend and would definitely go again!!

Great management! Fantastic food! The new chef is brilliant! Will recommend to everyone! Will definitely be back!! 5*

Having been recently refurbished it is great to see the Barley Mow doing well. New manager and chef in place and great waiting staff. Simple menu but very well cooked, hot, good size portions and a lovely place to eat - buzzing with local life on a Friday night.

My wife and I. Allied in on Saturday. It's been a long time since I last call, but what a pleasant surprise. The alterations, and decor really look good. The food and. House is also very good. It also has a public bar that traditionalists would really appreciate, specially with its own micro brewery, next door.

This is a lovely pub with good, reasonably priced food, friendly service and its own brewery. The only down side is the state of the car park. Every time we have been we have come back home with muddy shoes and muddy car mats. I have heard people say that they won't go in the car park because of its condition. It is a shame that the car park lets down what is otherwise a great little pub.

Popped up here for a spot of lunch really nice staff and lovely pub food. The hand cut chips were definitely the best part. (The pub has also just been extended so lots of table and a lovely space to relax in)

Arrived at this inn after a long day travelling feeling tired and hungry. After ordering drinks at the bar I asked for menus to be greeted with "We're not doing food - we have a new chef and he is prepping tonight for a grand reopening at the weekend" The licensee must have seen the disappointment in my face because he added "But I'll see what he can do" He returned with a couple of options and we enjoyed a wonderful homemade burger served with all the trimmings, nicely presented and served. We could easily have been sent on our way to find another pub or restaurant which could have been miles away. That would also have meant I would have missed the perfect pint of bitter from the micro brewery on site.Well done the Barley Mow for going above and beyond what others may have done!

The barley mow is a lovely homely building.It took a while to be given menus and then to have out orders taken, even we were the only ones waiting for food. The landlord on this occasion wasn't very polite or helpful. A group member asked if he could swap the potatoes that came with his steak for chips- it was a short abrupt answer of 'what is says is what you get. There wasn't any explanation or apology. He then dumped the knives and forks onto the table rather than laying them out. Not helpful or host like in the slightest. The steak pie is absolutely delicious! Highly recommended. Other people had the steak and hunters chicken which were both lovely.The puddings- peanut butter bread and butter pudding needs more peanut butter flavour as you don't notice it. As for the banoffee pie, terrible!!! Cold congealed toffee bit, very few banana slices and squirter cream on top..not worth the money!

Try to find this pub (but don't follow Sat nav directions down one track roads). Friendly staff, with an excellent Sunday lunch (two courses for £10.50 off the board). The pub has it's own small brewery; only £2.60 a pint.

Booked this for a Sunday lunch for our daughters birthday there was 5 adults 2 children & baby, enough room from other tables which was nice not all crammed in Who wonderful it looks after the extension waited a long time for it to reopen for food We were shown to our table & high chair already in place We all had starters from soup / pate / spring rolls / mushroom All came well presented & hot never waited long after ordering Mails came Sunday lunch with a choice of beef / lamb / pork / chicken We had different meats all good came with roast potatoes & gravy on the plate & bowls came with seasonal vegetables enough for us all Drinks was ordered & brought to your table which was helpfulWe ordered some ice cream for the children & my husband had chocolate rice pudding Stewart's wife cooks all the food which is always hot & warm plates makes a difference Lovely enjoyable Sunday lunch very welcoming staff nothing is to much trouble

8 adults booked for a Saturday night on a week end away, The restaurant was lovely & clean the decor fantastic. The food was second to none red hot when served even thiugh there was 8 of us. Brilliant choces on the menu & the staff were great. Faultlessis how I describe this meal.

Were going to the Royal Oak in Treflach, but didn't seem to be open. Went on to the Barley Now and glad we did. Had meal deal for £11.95 - main with either starter or sweet. Had pork chop which was perfect, beautifully cooked, followed by strawberry sundae. Really good value - would recommend.

Nice and friendly pub with very good pub food. The choice of food was varied (there are quite a lot of pasta dishes). Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal - we all had something different - definitely tasted freshly cooked. the only problem I had which I thought was rather strange - when the waitress brought the food out she just brought out one dish at a time and as I was served first mine had already started to go cold as I was waiting for the last person to be served! I do have a 'thing' about my food not being hot enough so for me this wasn't too good.

Wow! A lovely bar/restaurant which is also home to the Offa's Dyke micro-brewery, responsible for the infamous "Grim Reaper" and "Black and Tan" ales and beers. Highly recommended for a food and drink stop.

We went as a group of 6 on a walking trip from Llanarmon DC and booked supper to end the day. The main incentive, of course, was the ale brewed on the premises. Neither beer nor food disappointed. And we wound up the evening with a game of pool and, er, more beer. Heartily recommended.

Ate here with husband and 1 yr old - hadn't booked but we're able to fit us in, nothing too much trouble even though busy. Staff very pleasant and attentive, food excellent. Had prawn salad & black pudding to start - both tasty, well cooked and delicious. For mains - chicken teriyaki and breaded loin of pork - just delicious. Baby ate macaroni cheese bites and loved them. Great family dining, reasonably priced and looking forward to going back!

Thoroughly recommend a pint of Offa's Pride! Great area out the back to sit in the nice weather to enjoy a pint, as long as you don't mind the odd smoker.

We stopped at the barley mow inn on a Tuesday evening and had an unplanned meal and drinks. Although they were busy they accommodated us and the service was superb. I had the chicken in tarragon sauce and my husband had the bacon and cheese melt which was all delicious. The grim reaper beer was exceptional. The whole dinner was on the money and we will definitely be returning and recommend highly. Consider booking to ensure a table.

Eat here with family whilst on holiday in area. Nice pub and Restuarant, good menu . Only complaint was my daughter asked for a meal that came with veg, and as she isn't a veg fan we asked would it be possible to have just chips instead of veg and potatoes. This wasn't possible the waitress told us as portions all made up and chips would have to be extra. So to save a fuss she ordered a starter as a main meal instead. Think this is ridiculous. Girl didn't have a clue. Besides that food was lovely. Grim reaper steak pie was great.

Great village pub with reasonably priced food. Midweek meal deals particularly good value, friendly atmosphere and service with a smile . Plenty of choice for ales, and wines. There is a small real ale brewery next to the pub and they brew 4 excellent ales. Worth visiting just for the real ales. The grim reaper steak pie is fabulous

After walking Offa's Dyke, we booked a table here, 6 of us, we all had lovely meals and deserts, the staff are very friendly, locals are very friendly - would love to return, and all of us enjoyed our food and the atmosphere, would advise to book a table, as it is very busy. Stayed at the lovely Lynstead Lodge B&B, would also highly recommend Lynstead Lodge but unfortunately its not on Trip Advisor.

Great food and very reasonably priced for the standard with midweek meal deals particulaly good value, good friendly atmosphere and service with a smile and a sense of humour if you require it! Plenty of choice for ales, wines and ciders.

Stopped off here having heard about it via the Shropshire Real Ale Trail. Trefonen is about 3 to 4 miles south west of Oswestry. Attached to the pub is a small real ale brewery and they brew 4 excellent ales. We were fortunate enough to get a brief guided tour by the owner who was again an excellent host. We stayed had a few pints and a great pub meal, quick, tasty and well priced.Got to be visited to try the ales at the very least.

Me and hubby went for a meal here. Its a very busy pub but greeted by a friendly guy shown through to restaurant which was suprisingly quiet. Lots of choice for both starters and mains, with specials on the blackboard in the dining room. I had the crab cakes which were delicious and got served quickly by a lovely waitress, main was a delicious steak pie, fab food, friendly staff. Definitely recommend a visit if your going that way.

Had a lovely tea nice friendly staff and reasonably priced :) The drinks were very nice and cheap, and a very nice night to start our holiday off

We haven't been in for a Sunday dinner for a while but as our cousin was up visiting we thought the short walk to the pub would be a good decision.Two childrens meals, two Sunday lunches and a Hunters Chicken, all was lovely and the staff couldn't have been more accommodating.

Welcoming atmosphere, all of the staff were very friendly. My husband and I really enjoyed our Sunday lunch and the puddings were also delicious. Will definitely be visiting again.

Love this local pub, very cosy decor, great landlord who is very welcoming - you dont meet many like that - and fabulous food.

Always a welcoming atmosphere bar staff and great and lovely pub grub all you can ask for. Irishman behind the bar is always pleasant and welcoming I don't understand previous reviews.

I have read with disappointment the latest couple of reviews to this place because every time I've been i could not of met better staff and had better food , The Northern Irishman behind the bar is called stuart and could not be a better host of a public bar . He and all off his staff are in my opinion some of the best around , Jo is excellent as is henry , sorry if I've missed somebody out .The meal deal they do is £11 for 2 courses and you would go along way to beat it (hats off to the chef ) and the beer is always on the money .I would recommend this place to anybody. Ten stars from me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a complaint about the bad attitude we received when we visited The Barlow Mow recently. As soon as we walked in, the Irish Barman wasn't welcoming at all. He offered no conversation. His attitude was extremely bad and could possibly put off people coming back. This would a shame because we have often been to the Barley Mow and have excellent meals every time and the beer is always really enjoyable. I think that this fabulous pub could lose customers if he persists with his attitude. In my opinion, he is in the wrong job.

We have been coming to this pub for two years now probably every couple of months and always thought it great value simple food and excellent home brewed beer. Probably will visit for the last time as the person behind the bar with a strong Northern Irish accent obviously takes exception to serving people who does not visit every night and who he knows by name. The unpleasant surly attitude and deliberately unwelcoming manner to someone who simply came for a meal and a pint is totally out of place in a village pub. I am really sorry to see an excellent pub ruined by the careless choice of who they employ.

Fantastic fmood for a fantastic price. Me and my partner enjoyed the food, we had the sizzlers! Food was hot and full of flavour. The young waiter was fantastic her was polite and friendly, the actual restaurant was like a sauna. The radiator was on full so we soon left because the heat was too much, but we will definitely be back

Lovely pub in a great village. 2 courses for less than a tenner. Food is lovely and portions are huge! Friendly staff. It can get busy so worth booking.

Tracking this one down wasn't as easy as it should have been, as the brewery website is down and the pub website was inaccurate on various fronts (days of the week they do food and when the tours of the brewery are available!), but I'm glad we went anyway.The beer obviously was the big draw for my Da, who had some Grim Reaper and loved it! Despite a very Hot Fuzz "red or white" wine option offered, they actually have some nice wines too, a nice change since most beer-weighted pubs tend to go bog standard on wine selection.The food was good! The menu might seem standard pub food ish, but the quality and preparation is very, very high standard!It's the perfect blend of friendly local (service is excellent) and special enough for a night out and the prices are good!My one criticism is the seating is somewhat claustrophobic, but if you don't suffer from that you likely won't notice!

Our previous review was mysteriously removed so this is a new, more succinct review of the Barley Mow in the interests of Trip Advisor being an impartial guide and in the interests of us exercising our rights as consumers to report on a particularly unpleasant evening at this pub.On our first visit (two weeks prior), half of our party enjoyed their food and the other half thought it was very poor, especially the vegetable lasagne which tasted like it had come out of a £1 Iceland box. We are all real ale drinkers and let me tell you the beer is perfectly adequate but absolutely nothing to write home about. There are far better local real ales served locally.We decided to give it another go two weeks later based on half of our party enjoying the food and based on the good reviews here. We also decided to return despite people on another table finding a foreign object in their food that night. What a mistake. We will never return.Upon our arrival we were ignored at the relatively quiet bar as we waited politely and patiently to be acknowledged. When we were finally acknowledged we asked to order some food (well before the cut off time) only to be told they were fully booked. The place was not that busy and at the same time on our previous visit (same night of the week) the food demand had quietened down. We suggested eating outside on an empty table which we were perfectly happy to do. The girl serving went away and came back from the kitchen saying "She said no". I'm not paraphrasing here. Those were the three words this member of staff used to represent her company and obviously felt were an appropriate response to paying customers enquiring about spending some money.That attitude to customer service is, frankly, abysmal for a pub that apparently prides itself on being "friendly".

our last night in Trefonen we decided to eat at the Barley Mow. Can only confirm what almost everyone else said - excellent food and excellent service. good quality produce cooked to a very good standard. did have a little while to wait but the pub was rammed so it was expected. Advisable to book. As for the comment on the local brewed beer from from 1 review it must have been either an off night or they are not real ale drinkers as the beer is excellent.