THE BARLEY MOW, Epsom - 12 Pikes Hl - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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The Barley Mow is extremely popular with the locals. We offer great traditional food, superb real ales and a spacious, secluded beer garden that offers a front row seat for the great British summer!

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Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub

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Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards

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3.5

110 reviews

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molly

Greater London314 contributions

Nice Pub, Shame about the Grub!

Nov 2024 • friends

I have been to the Barley Mow on previous occasions and to be honest I fnd it a lively, friendly pub which is usually busy. But the food is not up to standard and this is the secod time I have find it lacking. I had some brie in breadcrumbs which were unfortunately solid, I think prefrozen, not cooked enough. I sent them back and they returned totally overdone making the breadcrumbs inedible (the brie was at least soft). Shame really, if they could get the menu right it would be great. They do have a live band on Fridays, loud but very good. I will probably go back, but I will avoid the food in future unless I hear good things from others.

Written November 24, 2024

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heather p

Epsom102 contributions

Best Sunday Lunch

Oct 2021 • none

Great find. Good traditional public house serving excellent meals. The dishes were hot, beautifully presented and extremely tasty. Never had better. ( well maybe grandmas) Only recommendation I would make would be to encourage the lady behind the bar to smile. Makes such an instant feeling of welcome.

Written November 3, 2021

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Phil I

Thank you for taking the time to provide some feedback. Glad you enjoyed your food, high praise indeed but of course nothing beats Grandmas! Sorry that you didn't get the usual Barley Mow welcome our team are normally very smiley and friendly.

Written November 14, 2021

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MJG

London138 contributions

Disappointing

Aug 2024 • family

I think I could have been there on a bad day, but the several things on the menu were not available which left me having a sausage sandwich. Unfortunately the sausage seemed to be poor quality and the onions had a strange after tase along with some pretty terrible brown bread. The chips were fine but overall the food was not great. The staff however were great with good service and very friendly.

Written September 11, 2024

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A1-DAD

Long Ditton38 contributions

An unpleasant culinary experience!!

Sep 2022 • friends

At a birthday event on 25th September organised by a friend, and had possibly the worst roast beef lunch I have had in a very long while. Most of the beef was fat and gristle and where there was meat, it was impossible to cut it. I left it. It was an event organised by a friend so it was not appropriate to complain at the time but had it been just me, I would have complained and returned the food. It will not be a place I will revisit! An £18.95 not well spent!!

Written October 1, 2022

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callycasey

39 contributions

Disappointing food and rude, inexperienced staff

Jun 2024 • family

A disappointing Sunday lunch for our family. This meal took over 1 and a half hours to come out and there was no update given. Staff seemed inexperienced and rude . No allergy information displayed and when asked about it they responded saying as they were a small business they are not obliged to give it! Wrong! What about Natasha’s law!? Allergies were not taken seriously and we were just told they don’t have this information and it’s up to the customer to decide if they eat here. Felt quite an unwelcoming visit. Disappointing service and my child’s pasta was inedible-literally tasted like some one had squirted ketchup over it. I would not recommend coming here for food.

Written June 16, 2024

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AlexCis50

Norwich5 contributions

Great pub, great service, great food

Apr 2021 • family

Our second visit to Epsom and our second (and third!) visit here. Each time a positive welcome, Sunday roast is amazing, a great buzz from a mix of locals and visitors and the garden is fabulous. This is definitely our local in Epsom!

Written October 24, 2021

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Phil I

Thank you for the great review. So glad you like the Sunday roast, we are very proud of it. Also proud to be your local when your in Epsom!

Written October 24, 2021

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Estelle G

2 contributions

Terribly disappointing

Oct 2024 • family

Waited well over an hour for the food when we complained a very aggressive person who said she was the only one working in the small kitchen, this person was totally inappropriately dressed to be working in a commercial kitchen and disagreed with the time we had placed our order and argued that we had been informed about a long wait which we hadn’t. The food finally arrived , roast potatoes raw in middle, cauliflower cheese in a watery sauce the chicken looked like it was deep fried and was inedible, beef looked like shoe leather didn’t even try to cut through it. We thought we were lucky to get a table without a prior booking now we know why. Another table of four left without getting their order fed up with waiting. The Barley Mow used to be such a busy friendly establishment such a shame.

Written October 20, 2024

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Simon M

1 contribution

Barley Mow - the perfect Sunday afternoon

Apr 2023 • none

A relaxing afternoon in the beer garden with family and friends enjoying some drinks and a Sunday roast. The drinks were cold, the sun was warm, the atmosphere was relaxed and the food was lovely - cooked to perfection, large portions, plenty of vegetables and extra gravy. All supported by friendly, helpful staff. The perfect Sunday afternoon.

Written April 4, 2023

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David

Epsom2 contributions

Downgraded sadly

Apr 2024 • couples

Sadly this pub has gone downhill big time and is now devoid of much to recommend it. New management need to up their game as the menu is so unimaginative despite the kitchen closing for weeks to be refurbished. Not sure what they changed other than perhaps a bigger freezer and new microwave as lots of the food came out of one and into the other

Written April 23, 2024

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Senoritasam

South West England67 contributions

Sunday Lunch

Jan 2022 • family

Lovely traditional pub and a few pints of London Pride and Hophead , perfect Sunday afternoon . The Ale was spot on . The roast beef was absolutely delicious. It's not local to us but would definitely make the trip again as it has a nice atmosphere. Nice to get a decent pint and homecooked food . Shame we don't live nearer , hope locals appreciate having a decent pub with good beer and food and use it . Look forward to coming again next time we are in Epsom.

Written January 16, 2022

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Phil I

Thank you for the great review, we take a lot of pride in our beer & food so it's always good to hear our guests have really enjoyed them too. I have passed your comments on to the rest of the team and we all look forward to welcoming you back to the Barley Mow next time you are in the area.

Written January 23, 2022

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molly

Greater London314 contributions

Nice Pub, Feels Traditional

Jan 2024 • friends

Very busy when we were there, reservation of tables is possible. Great atmosphere, reasonable priced drinks, food menu isgood and varied, burger and chips is popular. Food served at fair prices. Staff were friendly and provided table service. Large car park behind pub so no issue with access. Have been here before, quiz nights are Mondays.

Written January 27, 2024

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Ian

Stroud5 contributions

Pie of the day yummy

Oct 2024 • family

The staff were very helpful and friendly. Prices for food is very good. The pie was excellent sadly I was driving so only had a small beer which was well kept. everyone else in our group of 5 had nice drinks. Very dog friendly and biscuits on bar for Tilly dog . Worth a walk down the street to find and easy parking next door.

Written October 26, 2024

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Simon R

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Mr S ryder

Aug 2020 • family

Hidden gem. Good food, friendly welcoming staff. Big garden, dog friendly. Perfect place for a pint after the cinema if you avoid the usual high street drinking holes.

Written August 29, 2020

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59phili

Thank you for your great review

Written August 31, 2020

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RustyRuby

Rustington82 contributions

Rude staff

Dec 2024 • friends

Shame the staff are rude and obnoxious. This let's the whole pub down. Not a nice atmosphere for a meal. I would not recommend.

Written December 15, 2024

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Sam

Epsom2 contributions

Staff let this place down

Dec 2023 • friends

This pub is lovely inside with log fire and plenty of cosy seating areas. However the staff let it down, last night I was served by a member of staff, a young man very tall but absolutely no manners. In between serving drinks he was chewing his fingers and using a tooth pick in the most grotesque way and then Touching the glasses and serving.. He constantly came in and out of the kitchen eating different plates of food- just didn’t look professional. I asked for two large wines with a spritz of lemonade and he put soda in. When I questioned it he said “ why are you watching me do it?” The other members of staff are incredibly young but service was quick and efficient to be fair to them.

Written December 2, 2023

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Tenanted Social

Hi Sjmorgs, I am sorry to hear of your recent experience at the Barley Mow, Please do come and try us again once we are fully operational, as we are under new management and having a bit of a refurbishment over the next few weeks with a new kitchen. We intend to do training refreshers for all staff to ensure our standards are of the very highest and customer experiences are enhanced. Hope to see you soon!

Written February 29, 2024

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