The Sir John Barleycorn in New Forest

We decided to have lunch on our way home and we hit the jackpot. Totally amazing Indian dishes. The children had the Old Delhi Chicken Curry. It was so tasty and mild at the same time. I could define it as the best Korma I've ever had. Me and my husband had the Chicken shashlik Masala. The best and tastiest and authentic curry. The peshwari nans were delicious as were the rice sides and poppadoms and the sauces. We will definitely come here again. What a shame they don't have such authentic restaurants near London anymore. Highly recommended! Wonderful service too.

Met some friends here for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed an excellent curry

Beautiful curried lamb. The pub classics went down well soon. Large portions. All clean plates. Definitely recommended.

We made a pit stop here for lunch on our way from Sussex to Devon. We've stopped here before, when it was an ordinary pub and were astonished to find that it was now an Indian restaurant! Hadn't bargained on having a curry for lunch, but I'm so glad we did! I had the paneer Kadai and my husband had the Dak Bungalow lamb curry, both with plain rice. We shared a peshawari naan and for dessert we shared the gulab jamun. All were exquisite - fresh, tasty and hands down the best curry we have ever tasted! Absolutely delicious! They do some pub classics and kids' meals too - can't comment on those as we all had curry, but the curries are outstanding!

We didn’t realise this gorgeous traditional looking pub specialised in Indian cuisine, so we’re pleasantly surprised as we love a curry. We had the best curry we’ve ever had, and we’ve tried most of the local Indian restaurants (that are also excellent!). We had my daughter with us who loved the kids menu as there was a choice of chicken nuggets, pizza and more, and she loved the pizza. We will definitely be back! There’s also a traditional pub menu for those who don’t like curry.

Great location, literally only less than 5 minutes off the motorway with easy leaving and rejoining. As others have said, what a great find and probably one of the most authentic Indian meals we have had in the uk. Good value too. Has a normal pub grub menu as well as Indian.

Lovely Indian food and friendly staff. Will definitely come here again.

Very disappointing! Arrived for Mothers Day to be presented with a 3 course Indian Menu & no alternatives! This was not mentioned when we booked. We left, there were only 3 tables in the pub. I expect the menu and lack of choice and information explains this.

First time here for hubbys birthday. Absolutely lovely food. Great quality, good sized portions. Very tasty food, well cooked. Went for late lunch. Prawn cocktail, sea bass, prawn tempura, seafood linguine. Will definitely return. Going to try Indian menu next time.

Wow! What a find! Hands down the best Indian meal my other half and I have ever eaten! We brought our dog and baby - very welcoming with good facilities. Book it - you won’t regret it! Cannot wait to try some of the other dishes on the menu! Thank you 🙏

The food was excellent. Both the Indian and pub classic menus offered lots of choice. We all had Indian starters and one opted for a steak for main course. Everything was served perfectly with only one side dish being a little delayed. They really deserve to win an award for the food.

Didn't get anything but child desperately needed a wee, toilets were nice and seemed like a good atmosphere for the sprint through we did.

Lovely food, appreciated visit from the chef to confirm we enjoyed. Prompt and friendly service.

Another excellent lunch at the Sir John Barleycorn, all 4 of us had fantastic food, my Old Delhi Chicken Curry was superb, so flavoursome and delicious. We were made very welcome, as was our dog, and we enjoyed every minute of our time in this lovely pub, great service, great food, great beer, great welcome, it really doesn’t get any better than this.

Had lunch with friends on Tuesday 4th March. Very friendly welcome, the beer was really good, the food was fabulous, a great selection of Indian food, served piping hot and tons of Flavour and the staff can’t do enough for you. Loved it

Went here for lunch on a date night, great food, good value for money, friendly staff. Will definitely be returning. If you go, definitely order from the Indian menu, it's their speciality and was very very impressed!

Great friendly service We'll be back to try the Indian menu!

Second visit to this venue and delighted to say we weren’t disappointed, the service and food were as great as our first visit. If you want to taste authentic Indian food I’d highly recommend the Sir John Barleycorn. Each dish is cooked to perfection with the spices blending together beautifully, no harsh aftertaste! Can’t wait for our next visit.

Amazing curry! Don't let the beautiful old world country pub imagery fool you... This is home to some of the BEST curry around! I can thoroughly recommend the Paneer Shashlik; gorgeously cooked by a very knowledgeable chef. Basically a great place to go for a drink with friends and if you have the time, sample the curry.. You really won't be disappointed.😁👍

Food was nice. Small portions. Felt strange to me having a full indian menu and British menu in the same place. Unique

Fabulous Indian cuisine, so tasty and beautifully cooked. The service was excellent. Would highly recommend anc we will be back 😊

Disappointed went on a Sunday Indian menus on the table which came up online. Booked a table with the family when we arrived we were told we could only have Sunday roast. Limited staff on Sunday,ordered a drink then had to wait an hour before our order was taken. Very disappointing as it was a family birthday.

Excellent food, excellent service. The best Peshwari Naan I have ever had.

Really good food. Perfect spice level in the food and they take requests on the spice level individually. Absolutely fabulous place to eat

Amazing service and very polite. Plenty of meals to choose from, loved the Indian selection. 10/10 We will be returning soon.

Great food and service! Nice place as well.

Great lunch with friends, excellent food and a very reasonable cost.

Brilliant choice of pub for a midweek meet up with a family member. Liked the look of the Indian menu and it really didn't disappoint. We had starters, curry and the naans. Beautifully served and delicious. We will be back and have recommended to friends.

As someone with a Severe Nut Allergy, the chef couldn’t be more accommodating and made sure the dining experience was both enjoyable and safe. Menu items can be customised to individual preferences/dietary requirements. Food was excellent, will be coming back soon! Thank you very much

Booked an early evening meal here with friends on New years eve. Been recommended. It was a bit quite. Didn't know really what to expect. Traditional English pub now with an Indian twist. Wow, What great food, We can honestly say , this was the best Indian meal we have had in recent years.

Food is amazing..staff are very friendly and efficient..would 100 percent recommend To eat here...we had the indian menu and wow one of the best I've had.

We visited for Christmas Day dinner, the food was well cooked and presented, we were well looked after and service was prompt. Thank you to the Sir John Barley corn Team for a great meal.

Excellent service. Clean, large modern looking pub on the inside and stunning country style looking on the outside. A drink selection with 3 ales I think there were. There was a British standard pub menu with kids option but also a very good Authentic Indian menu too. The best Indian I have had in years actually. I recommend the Goan Cod Curry. The rice is cooked perfectly too. Naan bread was also the best i have ever had too. Clean toilets. Family friendly. Very friendly service. Dog friendly too. Reasonably priced with good portion size too. Really worth the trip out there. I will be going back despite it being a 55 minute drive. It was quiet but then it was only 4pm so between rush periods - means you get an excellent service from the staff.

Very clean and tastefully decorated gastro pub. We went early week and it was pleasantly quiet, so it was easy to have a good conversation. The drinks were the right price, not super inflated like others in the area. We didn't order food on this occasion, so can't comment on that, but we will in the future, for sure.

Just had a little gathering with a lovely tasty curry great service and reasonably priced

We love meeting up here for food as ideal location just off the M27 although you would think you were in the middle of the countryside. The food is fabulous and the curry's are so fresh and tasty. I had the Chicken Shashlik Masala and it was full of large pieces of chicken, lovely and spicy and fresh. Absolutely delicious. My friend has the Lamb Rogan Josh and couldn't finish it as the portion was so generous.

Welcoming and attentive staff in a quaint and stylish pub. Visited with family and we all opted to have the Indian menu and all ordered a different starter and main course. Everything was presented beautifully and was absolutely delicious. Can’t recommend it highly enough, we’ll definitely be visiting again. Brilliant.

Very good Indian food. Can’t fault the food. Atmosphere a little lacking but may have been time of day. Would recommend .

Been coming here on and off for 40 years. The current iteration is largely Indian based cuisine which does not disappoint. The place is the same, they still serve pub grub most of the year but it leans towards Indian cuisine. I loved it, the staff were charming and lovely, food was amazing, just make sure to come with the expectation that Indian food is the main theme. If you do that it won't disappoint.

We have been here several times, and the staff are always welcoming, especially the chef. He personally came out to ask if we had enjoyed the meal and made a suggestion for a traditional Indian dessert, which was delicious and home made. Don't be put off by the plain decor of this pub, as it really is a little gem, hidden off the main road. It has plenty of room for large families. There is a garden with awnings for the heat of the summer sun, and in the winter they have a lovely open fire roaring. We haven't been disappointed yet.

Food and service was excellent, highly recommend the masala shaslik 👍 will definitely be back!

A lovely welcoming fire and another excellent meal. This a a must visit Pub

Amazing food, i always ask for a vidaloo, although not on the menu it is amazing, my mum really likes the food here and she only likes very mild curry's! Pete Gosling

My husband and I have now visited 4 times and the first was for a roast dinner, not knowing of the current management and the delicious individually made curries that they make. I can’t begin to explain about the intensity of fresh flavours their curries have, but they’re amazing. Thank you for the lovely food and evenings we’ve had. Mrs Gosling

The Sir John Barleycorn is well worth a visit. They specialise in beautiful Indian food, best I've had, but also traditional pub grub too. My husband had sea bass and I had chicken curry. Very welcoming friendly staff. Spotlessly clean, warm and cozy.

Great place, really nicely done inside. Food was top notch and staff super friendly. Great all around service.

Met up with friends here for the first time. We will return. We all had really great food. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Would really recommend a visit

A really lovely pub to visit. Food is excellent and varied with Indian dishes, pub classics and very good Sunday roasts. Highly recommend. Just off Junction1 of M27 if you want a good place to break the journey!

We were very pleasantly surprised at the taste and quality of the food. Great pub with Indian cuisine!

Amazing Indian food, really lovely. However the service was very poor. We had to ask twice for someone to take our order and again, had to go and find a waiter to ask for coffee. We went on a Monday lunchtime so it was very quiet, but the staff should have checked that we had everything we needed instead of us having to ask,

Quiet location, amazing food and a good range. Very well done would highly recommend.

Fantastic evening out, first time coming since the change in hand and it being half pub food and half Indian. Service was spot on and was left to our own device to allow time to decide on what we wanted to eat. The waiters would walk around and keep an eye out and are always on hand when you’re ready. The chef made an appearance once we was settled with our main dishes to make sure everything was okay and if we needed anything else. This was a lovely added touch as you don’t get this often in places. The food was hot and fresh, served with clean plates cups and cutlery and good sized portions. I would defiantly recommend and will be coming back.

Great food, Lovely staff. It's great to have a choice of typical pub pub and a great indian menu. Fortunately it's on my doorstep too.

Excellent hybrid Indian/classic pub. A change from when I visited previously. We sampled from both menus and were impressed with the quality of the food. Reasonably priced too. Would definitely return.

A brilliant surprise to find a talented chef from Darjeeling cooking authentic North Indian food in a traditional English pub. Well worth a visit and miles better than just about any other curry house in Southampton

I've found myself coming back here regularly in recent months to eat from their Indian menu. Everything has been delicious, well cooked and good portions. Currently my favorite Indian locally. Highly recommend.

We live in Poole, and always visit Sir John Barleycorn, when near by or passing. The food is exceptional Especially the Indian menu. The chef is very pleasant and happy gentleman. Our particular favourite is the (lamb and spinach) Dak Bungalow Gosht.

Amazing food! We recently had dinner here after hearing good reviews and we weren't disappointed!! All 4 of us(adults) chose from the "Indian menu" with a mix array of starters to share and separate mains. The standard and quality was amazing, food portions were just right and came out within a good amount of time considering when we ordered nearly all the tables in the restaurant were full!(Thursday eve) The staff were attentive and friendly and happy to change some dishes to suit tastes. I'd definitely recommend the Sir John Barleycorn if your looking for a taste sensation in the New Forest!! We will definitely be going back! Well done to all the staff!

Party of four family members meeting up. Our meals were excellent. Unhurried pleasant atmosphere added to the our evening. Will definitely be returning

Excellent food with good food. It was very quiet when we visited midweek daytime.

Underwhelming. While it advertises pub food in addition to it's Indian menu, please do not go here for the former. My burger patties with accompanying bacon were extremely undercooked. The waiter seemed surprised when I mentioned it, even though he could see the food was too light in colour: there was no apology or suggestion to rectify the problem. We sat in an alcove at a table with a massive wine stain on the chair; it felt a bit disconcerting as it was so massive and they could have replaced it. They did not have the dessert we requested from the menu nor did they have espresso. And no desire to assist in suggesting alternatives. They just seemed very unbothered about customer service with us. My husband had Indian food and said it was fine, so I think I should have ordered from the Indian menu as well. It was not a good experience, and I felt a bit bad as it was meant to be a birthday meal.

Our visit to The Sir John Barleycorn in Cadnam was nothing short of fantastic! From the moment we stepped inside, we were welcomed by the warm and inviting ambiance of this charming pub. The blend of traditional decor with modern comforts made it a perfect spot for a relaxing meal. The menu was impressive, offering a variety of mouth-watering options. I decided to try the steak and ale pie, and it was delicious – the pastry was perfectly flaky, and the filling was rich and flavourful. My friend had the seafood platter, which was fresh and beautifully presented. Both dishes were generous in portion and tasted amazing. The service was outstanding. The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely cared about our dining experience. They were happy to accommodate our requests and even recommended some excellent local ales to complement our meals. The dessert was the highlight of our evening. We shared a homemade apple crumble with custard, and it was the perfect end to a wonderful meal – comforting, sweet, and utterly satisfying. If you’re in Cadnam and looking for a place with excellent food, great service, and a cozy atmosphere, The Sir John Barleycorn is a must-visit. We can’t wait to return!

I used to live in the area and was looking for somewhere to eat. I thought I would try again ..... the fish and chips I had were the best I have had in years 10/10

Nice cosy pub with many food choices. Serving traditional pub foods and to include tandoori dishes, curry dishes and many choices.

We got there when there was only another couple there, so it was a bit quite, but there's loads of room inside and outside. Place was very clean and the service perfect The chef even came out to discuss dietary concerns and the food was on time and tasted great. Would go back very easily. Beautiful place.

The staff are lovely. It's good that they have a choice between authentic Indian cuisine and traditional pub cuisine.

Great to have a traditional pub combined with a fantastic Indian restaurant. Also serves pub food, so if you are out with a group of people with different tastes you have the best of all worlds!! Food was delicious! Friendly and attentive service. Chef comes out to say help too!

Lovely setting,good service,going back to try the food,garden is now looking better,

Attended friends 40th wedding anniversary set in lovely surroundings the place had lots of character and the service was very good as well as food supplied. Owners were very professional polite and friendly. Had a very good time at a lovely place x

A lovely evening out! We went for a birthday and we were very happy with our meal! The Chef came out to make sure we were happy and the Indian menu was delightful! The portion sizes were plentiful and we enjoyed our time! Amazing Indian menu!

We hadn’t been here for a while but the food and service was very good. We had a traditional Sunday Roast dinner and it was very tasty. We will be going again to try the Indian restaurant

Can't fault it. The food was great and the service was brilliant, despite our children running amuck in the garden! The food was a little pricey, but worth it. Would definitely recommend it if you need a nice break after the hell that is Peppa Pig World.

Simply the best tikka meal I've had. My partner and I were very pleased. It was delicious, authentic and perfectly cooked.

This is a brilliant little spot just off the M27 junction A31. First we had some lovely rosé the pino grigio blush. My parents have raved about the Indian menu from an early trip so expectations where high and luckily they surpassed all of them. We actually came a little early for the indian menu and they very kindly accommodating our request. We had the poppadoms for a starter, I had the Paneer Kadai, my mum had the Lamb shank and my dad had the Chicken Shaslik Masala all three of us cleaned our plates. And not forgetting the wonderful staff who were attentive and really nice with our big dog. The chef even came out to speak with us and asked how our food has.

Lovely food from lovely staff x mixture of pub classics or Indian food with were very good with good size portions

Quick call in on the way back from racing, we had some starters they were great, service was very good lots of staff and very helpful

Went for the curry menu and it was excellent. Great flavours and looking forward to going back.

lovely food and great attentive and kind staff , plus great big portions !!!

Fabulous Indian food as well as standard pub food. It was a surprise but food is amazing. Thoroughly recommend this

Superb meal last night. Food beautifully presented. We all chose from the Indian menu ,excellent choice. One of the best Indians I have had.

Fantastic experience and great service from staff! I have a severe nut allergy and the chef personally attended to us and made sure my food was safely prepared. Food was also very delicious and flavourful, we all loved it.

I would certainly like to return. We went the day of the England Semi final game. Very quiet but quickly picked up. Starter: Butterfly king Prawn I felt was very over priced for x2 prawns at £11.95 however they were very nice and presentation was spot on The Main dish!! Was remarkable. Flavours, presentation again was very good. Breads and rice were great. Would have the same main meal if I returned. Service.. Good well mannered staff. Tried there best to interact with my child which is always a plus point

Stopped here to break journey and have a snack, drinks and service very good and the food (club sandwich with salad and chips was excellent to say the least.) Will definitely be back to eat in the evening and give the menu a real test, very friendly service from all, many thanks.

Wonderful food and great service! We had a mixture of the Indian menu and British pub food and they were both excellent. Such tasty food - what a find for a Friday afternoon!

It's gone very much downhill since 2023. Back then I had a great burger, however it has been overtaken by new management and has a pub and indian menu. The food was edible and filling (fish and chips and burger) but was not great quality and thin patties. The atmosphere was dead, no music. A shame as I really liked here before.

Stopped off as we were passing and have eaten here many times before. Sadly it was Sunday roast only. The team are relatively new and have a really good reputation but Sunday Roast is not to be recommend. Chewy beef, odd combination of veg and a gravy that was very salty. Tried a beer but was very watery. Unfortunate, I’d return for the normal menu but not a roast

Great Sunday roast at a good price 👌

The Indian menu was amazing 👏 😋

Not the best place I gave been. Was only given the Indian menu. Asked about the bar menu as I heard someone mention it. Not great! Half the bar menu was unavailable 😕

We visit the SJB regularly with family, friends and colleagues. We always have an enjoyable time there.

We were staying close by and when faced with a menu not to our expectation at the place we were staying, we ventured out and found this gem! Parish and his Team were extremely welcoming, hospitable and the food was fantastic. We opted for the Indian Menu instead of the Pub Classics. Portions were plenty. Food was fresh and super delicious. The Service was amazing! Great job Team. We will stop by again when we are over in that part of the country.

Choice of pub grub or Indian. We had Indian and it was really lovely

Food and Customer service particularly good. Very attentive and accommodating. 2 of us had monk fish and 2 had fish and chips. All meals were delicious, good portion sizes. Would most definately done here again when next passing. Value for money too!

Lovely food , lamb so tender really enjoyed, would definitely recommend, lovely staff you couldn't go wrong, so friendly and can't do enough for you 1000% recommend

Background music would be nice. Staff are lovely. Food was great and the cod curry was delicious.

Lovely food and service. The Chef came out to talk to us, which was nice.

The food is always great here, always impressed! Shame that on the first really nice day (and we came so we could eat in the garden) that they said they would not allow food in the garden. That said, the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and we will be back!

So the food itself was nice tasting but cold veg and potatoes, and laughable size for £20.95🤣Beef was also very fatty and chewy, but chicken and gammon were good, also no yorkshire is crazy to me still. Also, were only offered more gravy after 15 mins from this photo being taken, so must was eaten fairly dry as didn’t see a member of staff before that time.

Stopped off for lunch and had a lively pint of London Pride and a wonderful Goan fish curry. Great food and friendly staff.

Incredible food and fantastic service. We absolutely loved our visit.