The John Barleycorn in South Cambridgeshire

I was greeted by "we don't cater for gluten free diets". Fortunately my husband was not with me, I was out with a friend. After discussing the low risk of cross contamination for me, I was offered two main course options and a dessert. Food was good and well presented. We had to go to the bar to remind them to take our order, again to ask for a desert and again to ask for the bill. At no time were we offered another drink, such a shame as sales across the bar must be really poor. Why don't staff get trained in good service anymore 🫤

Despite a temporary problem in the kitchen (which was completely beyond the control of the pub), we had a wonderful lunch in great surroundings, good food, good beer and a charming barmaid/waitress. Oh, and very good value too.

We wanted a nice place for lunch for a group of 4 to combine with a trip to Air Museum. It’s not super speedy but very nice food. Lovely home made steak pie. Strawberry & apple crumble. Great choice of French cheeses. Good range of ales. Superb historic pub.

Characterful pub. Adequate accommodation. Didn’t live up to our expectations. Disappointed with breakfast as only continental was offered at an additional cost. We think full English breakfast should offered.

Sunday lunch., fairly quiet but this was welcomed Pleasant service, nice food. Sat outside in the shade Top place - will go again

Stayed here for a couple of nights. Its a very old pub with some rooms at the back. Very quiet. Rooms are very nice with modern bathroom. Bed very comfortable. Private parking at back. Choice of breakfast. Good quality food. Staff very pleasant. Reasonable price. I was here to visit the nearby IWM Duxford. A couple of minor issues. The vent in the bathroom is filthy and i found hair in bathroom wall that wasnt mine. Also heater needs attachments to wall fixed. Overall clean and highly recommended.

Great food in a lovely setting, would recommend. Plenty of parking. It was quiet on the day that we went which was surprising. It deserves to do well.

Very welcoming pub/restaurant set in a village. Good food in a relaxed ambience. Good wine list. There is a spacious carpark. For those in need of some exercise the John Barleycorn is not far from a decommisioned church with early medieval wall-paintings still visible.

Wonderful old pub, very well looked after. Beers good, food lovely and staff were very pleasant too Stayed over and the rooms were clean and tidy All in all a nice place to visit

Fabulous three night stay.Very comfortable and spotlessly clean accomodation, food was delicious and good value and the thrice cooked chips are a must! Service was excellent from all the staff.

Decided on a whim to treat my parents to a local pub lunch. Arrived at 1pm with plenty of empty tables to be told they couldn't fit us in for another 90 minutes. Obviously didn't want our money so we went elsewhere

The pub itself is super and the beer well kept and tasty. Unfortunately it all goes downhill from here. Not enough staff the day we went, the poor girl taking orders was rushed off her feet. To be honest the food was not adequate for any of us. My mashed potatoes was dry and lumpy. the carrots had not been "topped", the string beans were clearly several days old and the pie tasteless with a very thin gravy. I would go back but not for the food. I really dislike writing bad reviews as it can have serious knock on effects but I must be honest.

The wait for food was much longer because we arrived early, but not overly busy and a 50 minute wait ontop of the half hour already waited. We expected the food to be slightly better than reheated in the microwave. I think an extra pair of hands wouldn't go amiss. Felt sorry for the lady behind the bar, also doing the waitressing and assisting the kitchen.

This pub and accommodation is perfect for a relaxed weekend away. Close to the Imperial War museum and not far from the American war memorial. The food is fantastic as is the accommodation. Andrew and his team are very welcoming. 11 out of 10. Thank you.

Booked a birthday treat for my partner and found this historic (1660) pub in sleepy little Duxford. Pre-arrival Andrew emailed to let us know a jazz trio would be playing on Sat evening and would we like a table which was a nice touch. Jazz not our thing so a little prediction was helpful. (We actually ate in the pub both nights and it was a lovely experience!) On arrival, I noticed it had Greene King logos, and having not had any positive experiences in GK pubs I was immediately disappointed. Turns out Andrew and his partner lease the building and have created a lovely, low-key, simple, and unique environment and experience for guests. Do not expect sparklers, fireworks, and big welcomes, the vibe is understated! All in all (and having read quite a few negative reviews) I believe you receive who you're being when dealing with landlords and if you'd like Andrew to jump to it, you'll be disappointed. Allow him to quietly and gently go about serving you and things will be fine n dandy. Altogether a very good experience and one we will repeat next year.

We have been here several times before for our annual get together and had always received a warm welcome. However, today the owner/manager was very rude to us and would not serve several others who came in to have a meal even though there were plenty of empty tables . We will not return to this pub even though the food was good.

Although the pub was quiet, my wife and I were obviously an inconvenience when we asked about a table for lunch. We weren’t going to hang around in a place where customers were discouraged. Shame - the Barleycorn never used to be like this. Please train your staff to be pleasant and welcoming.

The food was o.k. but took over an hour to actually get the snack and even then we had to ask what was happening. Not exactly the most enthusiastic staff.

Beautiful place set in picturesque village, very cosy and friendly. Andrew was wonderful host, nothing too much trouble. Room was cosy and clean with en suite bathroom. Very peaceful and had a great nights sleep. Thoroughly nice experience and would recommend without hesitation.

We came here for dinner on a whim with no booking and we were pleasantly surprised! Lovely traditional looking pub, with really friendly staff who were extremely attentive and couldn’t have been more welcoming. The food was delicious (get the Barleycorn burger and the fish burger) and we honestly had no faults at all. Please ignore the negative reviews and give this place a try as in our opinion the reviews definitely did not reflect our experience. They are also dog friendly which was a lovely treat getting to greet some dogs while we ate! Thank you for a lovely evening!

Had a really lovely meal here. Then it closed, which was disappointing. When it reopened, I was really excited to go back, but the themed menu was very limited and disappointing. Felt like a cost saving on their part. Sorry, but I am not inspired to go back unless they bring back a normal menu. Hence my rating.

Like others have said, it’s a shadow of its former self. We were devastated when it suddenly closed as we used it for our stop-off between Midlands and Kent - timed our journey so we could. Was a great place: warm, friendly and fab food. Now they don’t have food at lunchtime (or mostly from what I’ve gathered). So disappointing.

Very cold atmosphere, white walls and bright lighting - not the warm cosy pub it used to be. If I wanted a stark atmosphere to eat I would go to John Lewis cafe! Its not somehwere to get tucked into for a memorable evening. Food...

We've been visiting for years and have always had a wonderfully warm welcome, matched by a buzzing atmosphere and excellent food/service. Sadly, things have changed in all respects. We shan't be returning.

My family (some of whom travel over 150 miles to be here) have been foregathering at the John Barleycorn for over a decade and have always enjoyed very warm hospitality, excellent service and wonderful food, beautifully cooked. Indeed a visit here has been a highlight...

The owners firstly were wonderfully friendly and welcoming. However the accommodation seems over priced for what it is. The room was very very cold when we arrived and took hours to heat up. The bathroom unfortunately never did heat up and the floor was ice...

Friday lunchtime. Menu consisted of Sandwiches Paninis Baked potato A few other snack type items Fish Fingers and chips with just a couple of puddings on offer Nothing remotely like the images shown of delicious looking dishes. Cannot believe it is the same pub as...

Nice to be back. We missed the pub when it was closed as it’s a perfect stop off for us on our way to Kent from the midlands. They’re not fully up and running food-wise (and have a hard act to follow) but a very...

Nice pub but staff very off hand we tried to eat there but they were fully booked but seemed indifferent to our request, second visit no change but seemed reluctant to find us a table to sit and have a drink despite half the tables...

Cosy, friendly atmosphere in a traditional pub. I had three courses from the menu and they were all fabulous, as was the beer. If only this was my local I’d eat here all the time

Only stayed one night in a lovely room. TV was not working but rectified immediately - so no complaints from us. Lovely pub - lovely food and lovely staff. Very satisfied

Had a very enjoyable lunch at this pub today. Sunday lunch choice just what we wanted as a family. Roast beef and trimmings were excellent! Nice, friendly, staff.

Just returned from a 2 night stay - we couldn’t actually fault it! The staff are all wonderful, so friendly and helpful, the food, especially the pie, was amazing- including a brilliant breakfast! The bedroom was perfect, with a gorgeous bathroom. Loads of Duxford Air...

We called in late one evening and were made most welcome. The food was unexpectedly good and generous in portion sizes , we all ate the braised lamb which was excellent and came served with a variety of vegetables. It was clearly freshly made and...

Met up with friends for the first time since December 2019, had a lovely lunch the food was perfect and the service was good.

Friendly staff and consistently excellent food. The chicken was delicious and the traybake cookie pudding was amazing! Thank you!

Found an unexpected hidden gem by accident for some lunch, half way on a long journey to a wedding Couldn't have wished for more welcoming, friendly hosts and the icing on the cake- amazing lunch

Nice friendly greeting on arrival, prompt service (with a smile). I chose the fish and chips with mushy peas, my wife who has a gluten-free diet opted for the pan roasted chicken with mash and a mushroom sauce which she thoroughly enjoyed. For dessert we both chose the lemon posset followed by a nice cup of tea.

Stayed for two nights. An old inn built in the 1600s with a thatched roof and loads of character. The guest accommodation (four rooms) is in an adjacent block.The staff and owner were very friendly, attentive and provided a first class service. We had meals both evenings plus breakfasts - all meals were delicious and well presented. Great value.The room had all that we needed for our stay and had a modern and bright bathroom. The room itself was small and dark - perhaps it would benefit from a makeover but on the other hand it did blend in with the other buildings. Personally we found the bed extremely hard but it might suit others.Would recommend this accommodation and restaurant to others.

I came here with my partner. His steak, although expensive, was very good. I had an "aubergine" dish which was a shaving of aubergine accompanied by a bed of lentils. Initially when asked if everything was ok, we stated it was. I then realised it is better to be honest. I left practically all of my meal, and the waiter didn't ask me about this. Another lady took our payment. I was honest with her. Our original waiter came over and stated thats how it was and I could have more aubergine next time. That wasn't the solution I was looking for. This waiter was polite but I was disappointed that my complaint wasn't dealt with and I was £12 lighter for having a few vegetables and a shaving of aubergine.

Visited this establishment with friends for Sunday lunch and ordered the roast lamb. I asked for mint sauce, but don’t know why I bothered now. It was tasteless. My first thought was I caught Covid, as you loose your taste and did not mention the mint sauce to the waiters. I just wanted to leave as soon as possible, because anxiety was starting to surface. On the way home I asked a friend if she could taste the mince sauce she had with her Lamb, she replied it was very, very weak. That cheered me up, but I was very annoyed at the Incompetence of the kitchen staff to serve up a sauce with no taste. This lunch was not cheap and anyone would expect value for money.

Lovely meal with friends August 2021. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.We all enjoyed our meals, the food was great and very nicely presented. Appealing pub in a lovely village location.Pretty place to be,inside and out.

Fantastic pie and a pint at the John Barleycorn after an equally great day at IWM Duxford with my family. The food especially the pies are great-homemade and generous. How do they alway get the perfect pastry dome on them? Great ending to a fantastic day at Duxford.

My partner and I stopped here on a bike ride. They had a good selection of beer and ale. my partner ordered a burger and I had a jacket potato with steak fillet strips. it all came out relatively quickly despite them being quite busy which was impressive and the food was absolutely delicious we didn’t leave a single thing on the plate. The service was lovely would recommend would love to come back.

Stayed overnight as we were visiting the IWM - Duxford airfield the following day. Very pleasant stay with good food. Weather was lovely and sunny so able to eat outside at their undercover area. Bedrooms were of good quality with nice toiletries in the en suite bathroom.

Great service and beer with plenty of outdoor seating. Staff are very friendly and very attentive. They will bring your drinks out to you and check if you need refills.

i picked this hotel mainly because it was nearest just wanted a bed for night, but i found it great the food was excellent, accommodation all that i needed, came with a more than adequate breakfast, should i return to duxford will stay again

Food was fantastic as was the welcome and service. Stayed 1 night my only issue was the green emergency light in the room (my husband wasn't bothered by it). Spotlessly clean bathroom. Breakfast was lovely with good quality ingredients and great coffee. Plan to visit again

Just got back from having Sunday Lunch at the pub with three friends and our dog., What a superb pub - the food was excellent (we all had roasts), fantastic team, good prices and the beer and wine spot on. Excellent location for meeting our friends from Northampton and us from Ipswich,Will be back as soon as we can

Whilst staying in the area we found this great place, the landlord was very welcoming and friendly, we only ordered fillet steak jacket potatoes but WOW the meals were amazing and the service was excellent, would definitely recommend this place to anyone

Fantastic pub, very welcoming landlord and staff were so friendly. Food was exquisite and appeared homemade. We had starters, mains and desserts and all 3 courses were amazing! Definitely recommend the chicken wings and the steak pie. Even our 2 fussy children (under 12) loved it! Would comeback to Duxford just to visit the John Barleycorn.

What a wonderful.place, friendly comfortable and welcoming everything we ate was first class as were all the drinks can't wait to return. The rooms we had were clean and fresh also had everything that we needed including mineral water and hot chocolate and so clean thanks for having us

We met here for lunch with friends from London. The food was very good and the service was friendly and efficient. There was a good choice on the menu, and I was able to have my fillet steak strip salad without the steak being peppered, it was delicious. The prices were reasonable and we were lucky as the weather was good and we were able to sit outside. Would highly recommend

So convenient in every way for us- close to Cambridge and the Duxford IWM. Very friendly staff and management, a beautiful breakfast.

Amazing food fantastic Atmosphere given a tip about this place whilst visiting Duxford museum Excellent tip wonderful food great staff if in the area book a table because you need to demand is high due to great standard of restaurant Well done team at pub

Excellent customer service - very friendly and efficient. Good home cooked pub food in a warm welcoming atmosphere. Would definitely go back

We stayed for 2 nights in 1 of the BnB cabin rooms to the rear of the pub, all the rooms are named after WW2 fighter pilot aces..The room is small but with everything you need and clean.The landlord booked us tables for both nights for dinnerFood was excellent and hot, especially the pie..Breakfast was greatThe service was excellentCannot fault anything, you won't be dissapointed if you stay and eat here.. Thank you..

My Wife and I enjoyed a really excellent night at the John Barleycorn. The food great traditional pub grub very well cooked and served to us in a professional manner.The Management had carefully created a balance of being Covid mindful with sensible table spacing yet still being warm fully friendly to customers as if the wretched virus did not exist. They had got the right balance a fabulous evening All of the staff 100% on top of their game.

Met up with friends and had a meal here it was friendly place staff helpful meal brilliant sat outside and stayed for 4 hours as such great atmosphere

After a dreadful meal the previous evening we booked the John Barleycorn for Saturday night. The food was traditional pub food but it was great from the start to the finish. Social distancing and good friendly service. Not everything was available but what we had was well prepared and tasty. Well done to all concerned

Nous avons passé une très bonne soirée, le menu est succinct mais complet .. et le repas fut un vrai délice !!

Lovely outside area where we sat. very fast and friendly service. Good size car park, good one way system and I am pleased they are making people write their name and numbers down due to COVID-19.

We went as a party of 10 to celebrate my son’s and sister’s partner’s birthdays two weeks ago. It was horrible.Despite writing them a polite email explaining the issues we faced they haven’t even had the decency to acknowledge my mail so this is clearly a business that puts customer satisfaction very low on its priority list.We arrived shortly after 1.30pm and were led to our table & told that someone would take our order presently. It took 10 minutes for someone to come and take our drinks order and then a further 10 for most of the drinks to arrive (one of our party had been overlooked). We then placed our food order and waited a 45 minutes for the few starters (most of our party didn’t order starters) and then a further 45 minutes for the first meal to arrive. Then we waited a further 10 minutes for the next meal and in total it took nearly 25 minutes from the arrival of the first dish for the last to be delivered.The waitress then brought three jugs of hot gravy which was handy seeing as most of the food was either delivered cold or had cooled down while waiting for the rest to arrive.The Fish & Chips were bony and the Roast Dinners were awful. The veg was still raw on several plates, the Yorkshires were soggy below and stone cold on top and the beef was cold, overcooked (or maybe reheated too often), tasteless and terribly tough. I reckon my wallet would have been more tender! A less appealing lump of leather would be hard to envisage.The roasties and gravy were the only enjoyable part of the whole meal. The Seafood Linguine was served cold and was basically pasta with tomato sauce with a few clams and mussels, not a hint of the promised salmon to be found!By now it was past 4pm and having wasted the best part of the afternoon we were reluctant to risk further delay and disappointment over dessert and asked for the bill.To her credit, our waitress could see that things had not gone well, to put it mildly, and offered us all a drink “on the house”. This was very kind but most of us had had enough and just wanted to get home and see what was in the fridge.The bill duly arrived for £300 and having not been offered any discount (apparently this would have been above our waitress’s powers although she would personally have liked to wipe the slate clean) we duly paid and left as quickly as possible.All in all it was the worst dining out experience I have endured in years; as I said if it had not been for the friendliness of the waitress we would probably have caused an almighty fuss but frankly we felt sorry for the poor waitrons who obviously had to carry the can for a completely incompetent kitchen and indifferent management.AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!

We were a group of 9 people with a reserved table. The serving staff were friendly and efficient, and our drinks arrived quite quickly. There were good choices on the menu, including some specials, some veggie choices etc. The "pie of the day" was delicious, consisting of beef, broccoli and stilton. This traditional pub/restaurant is certainly worth a visit.

I've eaten here twice and although I love to mix up my meals and try something different every time I enter to the same restaurant I had the fillet steak both times. The first time it was one of the best steaks I'd ever had so i had to order it a second time and it was equally as good. That's enough to prove that it wasn't a fluke and when I return I will have the same. Starters are also excellent and I'd be happy to try something different here very time. Deserts are fantastic too. Good ambiance for a pub and does have that cozy pub feel with fine dining on top. Very rare to get it so right.

Spent a pleasant couple of hours over lunch in this charming old world thatched pub. Staff were really friendly and service was excellent. Food also was good with a wide menu from sandwiches to steaks. Well worth a visit if you are in that part of the world and food much better than IWM Duxford!

We made to feel very welcome upon arrival. Service was prompt and food very nice. Prices reasonable. Will certainly return.

Went to day with friend decided to have the Mini Roast Dinner £4:95 the chicken roast was lovely runner beans, carrots, broccoli, mashed and roast potatoes with Yorkshire pudding and grave. That was the biggest mini roast I have ever had

My wife and I went to this pub to have a Christmas Day meal with a friend who lives in the village. From the moment we entered the restaurant we were made to feel welcome. The service was really good, the staff being pleasant and helpful. The food was really good and we had a thoroughly enjoyable meal. Will certainly go again.

Went yesterday the staff were very friendly, very helpful, and the steak and ale pie was excellent you need a very good appetite as the pie was very filling, definitely going back and have booked to go in December for a Christmas meal

This is a brilliant setting for meeting people,. It is both a fantastic pub, serving excellent food. The halloumi fries board is simply awesome and something I will always return for. I highly recommend this brilliant country pub. We simply felt good here and thank those that looked after us.

This place was recommended when I had suggested a meeting place in Duxford. My satnave sent me the wrong way which didn't help and the car parking spaces are very narrow in a poorly lit car park. The place is pleasant, comfortable and dog and wellies friendly. The atmosphere was friendly and not too noisy. The food selection is very nice but the evening menu not overly vegetarian or vegan friendly. Our food was really lovely, 5*, plentiful, hot and tasty, though may not win awards for presentation. What was in my opinion crazy was the cost of drinks....a pint of lemonade £4, a pint of coke which was in a smaller glass than the pint of lemonade, £3.85 and a half pint of coke for £2.50. This is more than I normally pay in London pubs. Next time it would just be the jug of tap water!

Working nearby in this pretty rural area, restaurants are few. The John Barleycorn is a great country pub. Very pretty, in the centre of the village, they do lovely homely food. The menu is very varied - jacket potatoes filled with all sorts of good things to home-made pies. It's all great and just what you fancy. Healthy portions, great service - highly recommend it.

Was delighted with our lunch at this pub! It's a very charming 16th century building with a cosy atmosphere, and we were lucky to be sat by a window looking out on the village.

En visite à l’aéroport / air museum de Duxford; nous avons trouvé ce charmant pub anglais à seulement 5’ de là. Accueil chaleureux; cuisine typique anglaise et endroit tout aussi rustique. Nous avons adoré et surtout très bien mangé; en l’occurrence le plat national qu’est la « pie ». À recommander si vous cherchez le charme anglais et la cuisine qui va avec.

Stayed three nights here, nice tidy room, excellent food and lovely freindly staff. Hope to come back in the future.

Visited the IWM at Duxford and after that went to the John Barleycorn Pub Restaurant, after my sister recommended it. There were 8 of us and a baby, The waitress was amazing as we all had specific requirement and altered the menu considerably. When the food arrived all were as we had requested, the quality of the food was great, in fact none of my party had anything bad to say. This was over and above normal pub grub. My compliments to the chef and all the staff for making the meal so wonderful

We visited today for the first time in many years, and it will be many years before we go back. Do not eat in this pub! The salads were limp and tough, the soup was nearly cold, the Cajun chicken was overdone to the point of stupidity. It could not all be eaten. Not one thing eaten was worth the effort, far less the money. But the staff tried hard and the surroundings were very ambient. This has the potential to be a great little pub/restaurant. Someone needs to overhaul the kitchen staff and a decent head chef is required. The pub is sailing on its location and a loyal village clientele. It cannot do this forever, so make some changes before you become another one of the lost pubs of England. I did not check its food hygiene rating or its toilets, to be fair, but the food was so bad that I wouldn't return if they paid me to eat.

Was staying at a pals palce in the vilage and was reccomended here. Busy for a Tuesday evening so glad we booked. Friendly staff and nice selection of beers. Seated at table and menus arrived. Wew shard a crayfish rissotto which is very good indeed. I had the Chicken and mash whilst the female had fish and chips. mine was ok, chicken a little dry and sauce a bit thin but happy overall. The fish was good but a few mouthfulls of bones wasn't welcome.Mentioned a coupel of points to the server and the chef actually popped out to discuss which I was impressed with. All in all you will have a great meal here.

Stayed here as I was visiting a friend who lives in the village. Perfect situation. Lovely room and a spacious bathroom. My friends joined me for breakfast and all had eggs. Poached eggs are a must. Perfectly cooked.

Somewhat disappointing. We had a table booked inside for Sunday lunch but as the weather was pleasant, asked to switch to outdoors. All OK, but you can only have the outdoor menu. After a small negotiation, we were told we could have the full menu after all, but when ordering we were told our starters would be served with the main course if we ate outside. So we cancelled our starters. When the main course arrived, my sausages were overcooked, the gravy served with the mash thin and watery and our guests who had the Sunday roasts were also served with watery gravy. On the plus side, the table service was really very good, all staff were polite and attentive, so the review probably deserves 3 and 1/2 stars really

Stopped for a pub lunch on the way home from holiday in Norfolk. On the whole the food was great, very tasty but a little burnt. The service on the other hand was very poor. We were made to feel very unwelcome when we asked for a table for 7. Ate in the garden but that seemed to be frowned upon too!

Lovely atmosphere, friendly helpful staff, portion sizes - the chicken in the Cajun Burger were 2 slices of chicken was expecting more not enough for the price.

We revisited the J B recently and found it was as good as ever- great coffee in the garden served by the friendly owner and later an excellent lunch at good prices.Do go - it’s a really atmospheric pub with lovely food ,drinks and staff.

We enjoyed a lovely main and dessert at this quaint pub in Duxford.

We were meeting two old friends who had recently moved to Cambridge. We had not seen them for several years and we wanted some where convenient for both of us. We had eaten at the John Barleycorn but our friends had not.

Very nice and friendly staff. The room had everything we needed. The evening meal was excellent with loads to eat and variety. Also the breakfast was superb with plenty of choice and lots to eat. Definitely go again,

Beautiful historic pub; helpful, attentive and friendly staff; gluten-free options highlighted in red on a printed for me menu. The outdoor space is very nice with lots of benches but overlooks the car park and lacks any green grass.

My husband and I visited this lovely pub for a birthday treat taking in Duxford . The rooms are lovely,very clean everything we needed was there,our evening meal was excellent. Breakfast was great service lovely Hope to return again.

I have been coming here for a couple of weeks every year since 2014. The rooms are a good size, perfect for sleeping in. The food is even better with the option of the classic pub menu and specials that change every week. I have been to every pub and restaurant in the area and would rate the Barleycorn with the best grub and for a good price. Steve, Mon and the staff are most welcoming and I would highly recommend staying here.

I wanted a traditional place to stay near the Imperial War Museum in Duxford and found the John Barlycorn Inn. The website showed it was a quaint picturesque pub, restaurant and inn and that is what I found. Low ceilings and lots of old wood greeted me when I walked in. It was most charming. The food was excellent, lots of varieties of ales and wine with dinner. The staff and other patrons were delightful. My room was a bit small (as they often are in Europe) but well appointed and clean.

Attended today for lunch following a flight back from Spain. Haven't been before but found that place following a quick search on TripAdvisor and seeing this was number 1 in the Duxford area.

Our first visit to the John Barleycorn to celebrate my retirement earlier in the day. My wife had the chicken supreme (gluten-free) and I had the pie of the day (chicken,bacon & Stilton a). Both meals were cooked very well, hot and very tasty. For afters my wife had the gf sticky toffee pudding, I had the apple and raisin crumble with caramel ice cream. The service was attentive and friendly- no hesitation in recommending.

Found this pub after a visit to the National Stud and what a delightful place, beautiful building, attentive and friendly staff and gorgeous food

The building was impressive from the outside and the interior didn't disappoint. We had chosen the venue to meet up with friends, so wanted it to be right. There were five of us and we were all pleased with our choice of food. The staff were friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back. Excellent value for money.

Called in the hope of getting food, but timed it badly - and almost all tables were reserved for later anyway. Beautiful surroundings, polite staff, good ale and an enticing menu. We'll be back to check the food!

Wanted to search out this historical beauty and wasn't disappointed. One half of the pub is rich dark red with big fireplace, second is light bright and airy. Good real ale and wine choice. Didn't eat as only a pit stop so can't comment on food. Loved the recycling of gin bottles.

I say a find, but I have been here twice before! It is a lovely old country pub, fabulously friendly staff, and a really interesting and good value menu on offer. I met up with 6 colleagues here and no problem with booking a table earlier. Quick to reply on an email booking. The meals were served within seconds of each other, with a smile. Try the fish cakes. Great.

Called in for lunch, very prompt service and ordered quite quickly. The food came out fairly quickly also. I had a sandwich which looked very unappetising. There was no colour on my plate it all looked very beige. Why not put a salad garnish to add some colour, having said that it was quite tasty. My partner had sausage and mash which also looked quite beige, why not put a carrot or another colourful veg to brighten it up, it tasted ok though. The waiter very attentive.

Daughter took me out for lunch, friendly staff offered a tab so ordered drinks before we chose a table.