Reviews of The Barleycorn Inn. (Pub) in Southampton (Hampshire).

The Barleycorn Inn

353 Reviews

210 Comments

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Basingwell Street Lower, Bishop's Waltham, Southampton SO32 1AJ, United Kingdom

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Information of The Barleycorn Inn, Pub in Southampton (Hampshire)

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Reviews of The Barleycorn Inn

D. D.

Sunday lunch with family. Warm welcome at the Barleycorn, friendly staff… and dog 🐶 friendly. Proper straightforward tasty Sunday roasts for most of us….. very tasty and very generous helpings… piping hot and plenty of gravy. Choice of sweets and coffees to finish off. Very good value for money, strongly recommend, booking essential. We’ll be back…. for the crumble and custard 👍👏👌😊.

D. M.

Beer garden is nice to sit in on a sunny weekend. Food is tasty and portion sizes are good. Prices are on the higher side but no different to similar pubs.

J. F.

We’ve just had a wonderful Christmas family meal for 13 of us. The food was absolutely fantastic, much better than other more expensive Christmas meals I’ve had this month in local restaurants. Well done to all of the lovely, helpful staff . Definitely coming back 👍🏻🥳🤶🏻

a. y.

What an amazing Sunday roast. We had a child's portion and we couldn't eat it all. Good value for money and cooked fresh absolutely lovely and all staff are so polite and welcoming.

K. M.

Lovely little pub and amazing fresh cooked food. Really impressed 😊

C. S.

Me and my partner came down on a Friday evening after make a table reservation, the food was fantastic! Lots of flavour and the portions were so big! - the manager was extremely welcoming and made us feel at home. We also met the landlord who along with the staff were so lovely! Such a welcoming atmosphere! Would highly recommend to anyone!

V. F.

Another great meal at the Barleycorn. 4 kids and 4 adults. Such friendly staff couldn’t do enough for us. Good was absolutely delicious. Best roast dinner around. Live music which was a bonus. Had a fab afternoon will definitely be back soon!!

R. P.

This venue has undergone a complete change of management and staff, but retains it's village, local, reputation. The food here, prepared and cooked by Simon (Sybil), is absolutely astonishing. The portions are huge and the taste, superb. My only gripe is the constant problem they have with their 1664 pump? Great atmosphere, great garden with play area and good parking. Highly recommended.

e. o.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and memorably delicious Sunday roast! Flavoursome meet, perfectly cooked veg and a fantastic gravy (that happens to be gluten free). Dog friendly. We try to pop in every time when we are in the area!

C. P. (.

Very friendly very clean and great garden is good. Important there is access for wheelchair users in the garden.

S. M.

ended up having an amazing meal. totally recommend their fried chicken burgers; quality bread, meat and a generous amount of toppings! we're definitely going again!

N. G.

Nice evening out with my mates after many years wait. Friendly staff and good beer.

K. H.

Food was really tasty good sized portions and priced well. Lamb hotpot amazing and chicken and ham pie homemade. The staff were attentive and friendly. The pub had alot of locals with a lovely atmosphere. Absolutely would visit again.

K.

Very nice pub and good pub food. Enjoyed it.

D. S.

Visited today for the first time. The staff are friendly and we sat opposite the lovely cosy log fire. The pub is very nice inside. We will visit again. My husband enjoyed his drink but I’m afraid my latte was just Luke warm over milky with no coffee taste. I therefore left it. I was desperate for a very hot drink after our walk.

P.

This pub is great. Caters for all walks of life. Lots of staff at the bar. Food is always top notch.

D. B.

A great dog and people friendly pub.

A. S.

Lovely outdoor space. Lots of garden. Quaint pub.. Don't take notice of scaffolding.

B. Y.

Alcoholic drinks are to expensive now can get it a lot cheaper with in a mile of this pub. Sorry i shall not be using this pub as much as i would like dew to the vast increase in price

K. S.

Lovely pub, lovely staff and the waitress was fab thank you.

J. J.

Brilliant Sunday roast again, top class. What with very friendly staff who go out of their way to make you feel comfortable, I cannot fault this pub. Definitely recommend!

A. C.

Excellent food, generous portions. Wonderful friendly atmosphere!

D. R.

The pub is okay and team are friendly and helpful. The one way system seems to be working most if the time. The atmosphere inside the pub has changed since new measures were put in place (no standing at bar and hanging round inside unless seated). But seems the addition of a very large marquee at the back of the pub means you can meet with friends and get a bit of the 'old days' atmosphere back. The menu is okay and food of fair standard. I believe the play area in the garden is currently still out of use. Dog friendly pub (well behaved dogs ok only!!)

N. H.

Amazing pub. Hospitality AMAZING. We turned up for lunch as a group of 8 plus an infant. 4 other tired hungry kids. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Even allowed the kids to watch TV while waiting for their food. Food was fresh, hot and really tasty. Thank you.

L. H.

Popped in today with a friend and the puppy. Dogs allowed inside and out so long as they are on a lead. Great selection of food and happy to help with a slight change in my selection. Friendly and helpful staff. Very clean and a great outdoor space for kids to play. Sandwiches we ordered were huge but very light and super tasty, with salad and crisps. Best thing of all was that they do instant coffee. Not many places do now, but it was the best coffee I’ve had in a while. None of this all froth and no coffee you find in some pubs/cafes. Even though I’m not local, it might become a regular place to visit!

R. H.

Great pub. The staff were friendly and helpful. Lovely log fire. Good atmosphere of a local pub. The only downsides were that we had to wait a long time for the food to arrive and that the Gents toilet was very cold, despite having a brand new radiator. The food was so good, as was the atmosphere that I still love the place. Good choice of real ales, too.

D. W.

Traditional pub in great location and a friendly welcome.

M. R.

Christmas booking for 8 cooks! Service was very good and the food delicious. Very large portions. Would recommend the roast turkey.

C. M.

Getting better....will keep coming Staff are obviously conscious of building reputation back up.... but not sure you need to be asked if everything is OK 3-4 times during meal.... Just an observation from a fellow professional hospitality manager

D. S.

Lovely meal and great staff

C. C.

My husband David and I took my daughter and her husband out for a birthday lunch. We booked ahead it's a lovely old pub, with plenty of tables to book for meals, the food is wide and varied, cooked well and delivered well in a timely fashion. The bar staff are friendly and helpful and explain what are the dishes of the day, plus a regular menu to choose from.

D. M.

We decided to visit Bishops Waltham for the day and came across this wonderful little pub. The young vibrant lady that greeted us was amazing and made our visit one to remember. The roast was the best I have ever tasted and our experience was nothing short of superb. I recommend this pub to anyone wanting a lovely experience, we didn't even make a booking and were welcomed regardless.

A. B.

A lovely homely feeling village pub with great home cooked food and very friendly staff who go the extra mile.We keep coming back so I think that says it all.Highly recommend

A. H.

Quirky and warm pub with friendly staff. Unfortunately they didn't have any real ales on offer which is surprising as it's a Greene King pub

W. H.

Best steak ever ! Food is fantastic! You lot moaning about renovations , money doesn't grow on trees ! Staff were great, food was astounding ! Fast service .we will definitely be going back again.

C. E.

So friendly and welcoming and food was tasty, great quality. Triple chocolate brownie dessert was so warm and delicious!

M. B.

What a great pub. Having been in another pub 10 mins before and asked ' Do you do a ploughmans lunch ' and being told no, I didn't hold out much hope, but what do you know they said yes. It was very delicious, apart from an abundance of celery, which took up space on the cheeseboard, and even the most stoic, could not have managed it. The other patrons in this establishment were very friendly and allowed me to take photographs, which are now in New Zealand and will be used as my Christmas calendar. A lovely experience.

R. W.

We always drop into this Inn for a meal before an evening meeting. The staff are very friendly and the pies are fantastic so always have a top meal.

J. C.

Oh Wow ..Big shout out to the amazing 2 chefs that cooked our meal today ! Thank you ! Best tasting food we have eaten in a while ! Great staff !

b.

Probably the best roast dinner I've had in ages....so much there, I couldn't finish it...atmosphere was chilled and friendly...Great value for money....Will definitely be coming back

A. H.

Amazing food and drinks a little expensive and not much for diet's but over all a great place to sit and eat or just have a drink with freinds.

D. T.

Good clean pub, great atmosphere, very tasty food good portions will definitely be going back.

I. M.

The staff were very friendly and there was a good selection of drinks and food available. We visited at lunchtime and had the chicken and bacon salad which was delicious and filling. Seems to be a popular place with unusual decor. Would certainly go in again if in the area.

R. A.

Good old fashioned drinking pub with lots of real ale choice and a large beer garden with kids play area. Fairly basic food menu available. Highly recommended for a chill out session

S. M.

Very nice pub! This is a proper pub with proper pub food. Evidently popular too. It got very busy but didn't detract from the atmosphere... it actually enhanced it. I had a fish and chips as I thought this is a good classic pub meal and it didn't dissapoint.

J. K.

Been decorating so decided to go for meal Sunday, popped into barley corn ,had not booked like we usually do ,very busy but sqeezed us in ,the food as per usual was excellent and so much of it. Staff 10/10 again thank you

R. H.

Staff friendly and efficient. Food was good, but plates were cold which is wrong and very heavy. I pity the waitress who was clearing away. And when we asked for a gin and tonic I think we should have been told about the big range of gins available.

C. C.

My Wife and I had a lovely Sunday roast was amazing . The staff were great so friendly will definitely return

J. W.

Lovely garden and characterful pub. Food reliable and staff friendly. Cosy seating areas inside and interesting menu. Have enjoyed visits there.

C. H.

Fantastic experience! Lovely vibe, awesome service and great people. Don't miss out on this friendly pub on your sojurns. Dedicated staff and authentic pub food. Just fab...

K. T.

Excellent food, very delicious and real home feel to the pub .

H. W.

First time in the area, we stopped at the pub, very friendly, Also dog friendly, and food was incredible!! We will be returning!

S. J.

Recommended this by others and it did not disappoint. Magnificent chicken and leek pie with proper chips and delectable gravy. Best sign of all - doing a roaring lunch trade with the "locals". Not cheap, but you get what you pay for!

s. b.

Great food, portions too big if anything. Lovely staff

M. C.

Country town pub full of querkcy charm and atmosphere. Comfortable inside with seating with lots of cushions. Big beer garden and easy access car park.

J. A.

Decent pub grub decent prices too

K. Z.

Friendly staff. Good food. Great atmosphere. Certainly made my shabby holiday worth it meeting this lovely lot .

S. P.

We LOVE the Barleycorn. Landlady Dizzie has made it feel just like a home away from home with little nic-nacs in places and different colours and styles around the pub. The food is excellent and the staff are very smiley :)

s. w.

Had a lovely meal here I had the fish pie which was delicious very friendly place would eat here again

D. D.

Lovely meals in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Very nice staff and great food. The pies are always delicious.

C. K.

Bishop Waltham's best pub. Friendly staff, big garden and an even bigger gin menu. Perfect pub food and a cozy atmosphere any day of the week.

W. H.

Best food in a very long time, will definitely be going back 😋, still as good as the 1st time 🙂

T. F.

Lovely village pub, home cooked meals and a fantastic selection of drinks especially gin. Outside seating and a garden, dog and children friendly.

J. W.

Excellent food, it's a Greene Jing pub, but the food, is not from a Greene King menu, great value for money, friendly staff, lovely pub garden, dog friendly

s.

Nice warm, friendly pub with good food!

S. F.

Estrella lager was excellent and the young blonde lady that served us smelt gorgeous. I think her perfume was Rihanna! 😁

R. N.

Excellent food..friendly staff and warm welcoming atmosphere

s. S. m.

It's time it just one of the last good pub

J. d.

Not as nice as it used to be, just little things like the nice teapots and cups and saucers have gone now have transport cafe style white mugs, food still good.

R. R.

Very good selection of gin. Huge selection of mainstream and local beverages. Average age of patrons 30 years on the day I visited. Friendly staff.

S. A.

The pub is so festive..looks like a Christmas Card with bubbly,warm bar staff welcoming you,festive music ,roaring fire.Had a beautifully cooked Christmas feast with all the tasty trimings ..well done Dizzie,Wendy and all of you on your gorgeous pub😃

K. W.

Had a Sunday roast in the garden, lovely atmosphere and the food was superb, had a great time

L. T.

Fantastic home made food, accommodated 15 of us for a birthday meal at short notice. Thank you Dizzy and all her staff for a fantastic evening.

G. J.

Great pub lovely garden food excellent

I. A.

Visited Sunday 19th August with my wife,i started with the Prawn Cocktail,i have never had a prawn cocktail with so many prawns.My wife ordered a small white bait starter and the portions when delivered was exactly what she required.The Sunday Roast was excellent,plenty of meat food piping hot and excellent choice of fresh veg, small portion ordered by my wife and again ideal portion size.Ordered the blackberry and apple crumble which again was excellent.What we both enjoyed is the pace in which the courses came out,it enabled us to enjoy each course fully.Staff very attentive, would recommend the Barleycorn to anyone.

T. L.

Excellent pub. Friendly staff. Very tasty food.

L. W.

Excellent hot proper home made pub food, good portion with staff that friendly and attentive, will be back very soon.

D.

Wonderful pub. Great place, food & service. Recommended.

L. W.

Really nice pub good food reasonably priced and Good service

J.

Nice little pub, had a great roast here!

M. A.

Nice garden, friendly staff, plenty of parking.

D. R.

Really nice quaint little pub with good service. Lots of interesting things on the walls down in the lower section of the pub.

B. L.

Lovely cosy atmosphere, great food, great price.

A. H.

Great place. Great atmosphere and great staff. Nice beer garden for the summer and two bars to choose from inside.

K. J.

Nice village public house serving good food and a good selection of beers,wines and sprits well worth a visit if your in Bishops Waltham

M. A.

Pleasant pub, good garden.

g. J.

A great pub with great food , a nice selection of beers and friendly staff . Well with a visit .

K. D.

Real character pub, food was great helpings and delicious

J.

A great pub. Great atmosphere, good food. Prices can be a touch expensive, but a fantastic place.

C. H.

Nice pub, with a different interior. Good beer with good prices. Friendly staff too.

J. M.

Great food, great staff, great table service, generally great all round.

j. h.

Good food, friendly staff, pleasant old pub.

H. H.

Love this pub. Great home cooked food. Recommend the pie and mash! 😋

R. P.

Really like The Barleycorn. Great food at very reasonable prices, lovely helpful staff and a distinct local, authentic feel. Love the decs too btw 😆

L. S.

Everything about The Barleycorn Inn was beautiful, the beer garden was spacious and overall a nice atmosphere would definitely come here again!

J. H.

Great pub for food and drink, very reasonably priced and staff are really friendly & helpful 😁

B.

Nice atmosphere as not from the area the locals were more than welcoming

J. M.

Very friendly and welcoming pub. Good pub food and not stupid prices for a change.

D. T. A. W.

Very efficient. Excellent food. Friendly staff. Quality not quantity. Very impressed and no where near as expensive as it looks from the outside.

C. M.

Great pub, good service, good beer, good food, fine selection of gin for gin drinkers, long may it last.

A. m.

A nice pub, stopped here briefly on a cycle ride, but plenty of seating outside the back of the pub.

P. J.

Great pub, friendly staff, good food.

S. O.

Lovely, lively, local. Great place to enjoy a pint after a stroll around the picturesque Bishops Waltham and neighbouring countryside.

S. H.

Always good. Fab home cooked food. Great quiz tonight (first and third Tuesdays of every month). 👍👍👍👍

R. R.

Lovely local pub excellent food and great atmosphere

N. J.

Nice atmosphere in the evening, reasonable prices. The outside area and garden are also great for kids.

E. B.

Food and service brilliant, atmosphere friendly and relaxed.

K. B.

Had a wonderful day at the Barleycorn Ginfest on Saturday over 50 gins to try lots of fun happy people good music helpful staff here's to next year x

B. F.

We had a lovely family meal at the Barleycorn. The food was really good with a varied menu.

N. S.

Food was amazing and was made to feel really welcome in this village pub

L. S.

Limited menu at this time but good atmosphere and Great staff

L. H.

Nothing like a traditional pub and the food is superb as well highly recommend!

H. C.

Great local, really friendly accommodating staff. Nice ales, lots of gin, just needs a cracking cider.

G. T.

Great food (massive ploughman's), friendly staff and brilliant garden for the kid!

c. w.

great pub food and atmosphere. beer selection could be improved

R. G.

Took my financial advisor out for lunch! He chose the BARLEYCORN! A very pleasurable lunch! Recommend highly!

M. J.

Great pub - nice beer and friendly staff

R. C.

Food and service outstanding , lovely open fire

M.

Lovely home feeling pub with lovely staff and a great long beer garden.

R. K.

Very, very good

L. B.

Amazing, proper English pub grub that will fill your tummy up 😊

A. G.

Great atmosphere, great food and great gin dog friendly highly recommend.

L. 2.

Lovely food but waited about an hour for it

B. L. B.

Great pub with a fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff and clientele👍

B. K.

I have used the Barleycorn on a couple of occasions and the atmosphere is always very good. All the Staff are very welcoming

S. W.

Nice food , great service

A. R.

Food very good.but the bar was a bit cold to day

J. G.

excellent food especially their pies also clean and warming welcome

S. G.

Great food and drink.. even if you just want to relax with a coffee!

M. S.

Solid Greene King Pub. Decent pint of IPA. Kind, friendly, courteous staff.

M. S.

Nice little pub in Bishops Waltham, good food, large portions

N. R.

They let me have a Sunday lunch even though I was late (past their food serving time). And it was delicious.

G. F.

Very friendly, roaring log fire, wonderful food especially the freshly made pies.

a. j.

Very busy small pub, has a large garden which is lovely in the summer, a bit expensive.

A. C.

Nice Sunday roast and good ambience and quick service.

m. w.

Excellent food and service with very friendly staff.

Z. C.

Great food, nice pub, will be back! X

A. G.

Great lunch I highly recommend the sandwiches which are all epic!

N. N.

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good coffee.

S. R.

Lovely welcome lovely food great value big portions

K. S.

Nice and cosy, great English pub. Bishop's Waltham is the best :)

G. A.

Nice food and a friendly atmosphere. Would recommend a visit.

M. B.

Cosy bar log fire. Homemade food and well kept Beer. Worth a visit.

M. G.

Great pub, friendly staff and a great selection of gins!!!!!

M. G.

Great beer, great atmosphere and lovely Sunday roast!

j. k.

Excellent food and a very good choice of beers and gin

G. D.

Fantastic food reasonable price friendly staff

B. G.

Very friendly staff and good food.

M. S.

Nice atmosphere and good service and the food was top notch

D. P.

Great homely pub with an amazing beer garden

M. S.

Good food friendly and helpful staff ☺️

E. P.

lovely pub, nice atmosphere, good beer

R. V. D.

Pretty decent pub, pints priced pretty fairly

R. P.

Excellent food and real ale. Friendly staff.

P. H.

Excellent spicy chicken baguette and salad.

c. s.

Superb food, great atmosphere, gin!

J. F.

Lovely food and the bonus of a lovely area for children

S. R.

Great pub, Great food, highly recommended.

M. W.

The Barley Corn is a friendly village pub and great beers.

C. D.

Food and service were great!

J. R.

Great food, lovely atmosphere

T. I.

Good food cheap price and friendly

R. S.

Very quirky, brilliant atmosphere a proper local.

C. R.

Very frindly & great service, huge garden & patio

J. C.

Had a lovely evening trying a couple of their many gins

D. H.

Lovely service great food

J. F.

Great local, fun staff, great amount of gin.

S. M.

Nice sandwich lovely chunky chips

D. L.

Nice environment with friendly staff and good food.

R. W.

It was lovely

L. S.

Very good meal in garden

j. c.

nice big garden and patio . friendly

J. S.

It seems to be the improvisation that worked. Very nice crowd.

D. K. S.

Great food, great price

m. u.

Great roast excellent service .

d. g.

Great pub, fantastic staff

a. c.

Good safe systems and nice pt

R. P.

A cozy and welcoming place for friends to meet.

N. C.

Friendly pub

B. P.

Good food good beer

J. W.

Best pub in the village

S. H.

Lovely pub x

R. C.

Been coming to this pub for years and years

m. p.

Good pub

A. H.

Nice friendly pub

M. A. A.

Good pub

L. S.

Good food and service

L. S.

Great little country pub

J. R. L.

Great pub!

T. S.

Visited after funeral.very friendly

J. S.

Good ales

G. C.

Great local pub

N. B.

All good thanks

J. G.

Nice little pub

P. D.

Nice lively friendly place

p. b.

Lovely

s. A.

Ok

P. C.

Lovely meal

K. A.

Spot on

C. C.

Perfect

B. D.

Good

K. W.

Great atmosphere

I. N.

Lively pub.

k. b.

Nice atmosphere

T. h.

Lovely place

C. S. (. R.

(Translated) The Barleycorn Inn is set in a 17th-century building with oak beams. At one point it was a brewery and in front of a pauper house; The poor lived upstairs and the saloon bar was a pigsty! Set in the famous Hampshire countryside, it lies in the attractive and historic town of Waltham Bishopa. The palace was founded in 1136 by Bishop Henri de Blois, brother of King Stephen. For centuries, Bishop's Waltham Palace was an important residence for the powerful bishops of Winchester and has hosted many royal visitors. Here, Henry V, prepared for the Battle of Agincourt and Queen Mary 1, was waiting for King Philip to come from Spain for their wedding. Cromwell destroyed the palace in 1644, but the ruins can still be visited. French Admiral Villeneuve was captured during the Battle of Trafalgar. He was imprisoned and deposited with Bishop's Waltham before his final release in 1806. And here is the premises offer: -Real Ales -Food served daily -Sunday Lunch with up to four meats from £ 8.95 -Children are welcome -Great garden -Children's Playground -Family atmosphere -Dogs greet at the public bar and garden -Large secret smoking area -New patio area -Very friendly atmosphere of local people (Original) Barleycorn Inn mieści się w XVII-wiecznym budynku z dębowymi belkami. W pewnym momencie był to browar, a przed domem dla pauperów; Biedni mieszkali na górze, a bar saloon był chlewem! Położony w słynnej wiejskiej scenerii w Hampshire, leży w atrakcyjnym i zabytkowym mieście Waltham Bishopa. Pałac został założony w 1136 roku przez biskupa Henri'ego de Bloisa, brata króla Szczepana. Przez wieki pałac Bishop's Waltham był ważną rezydencją potężnych biskupów Winchester i gościł wielu królewskich gości. Tutaj Henryk V przygotowany na Bitwę Agincourta i Królowej Maryi 1 czekał na króla Filipa, aby przyjechał z Hiszpanii na ich ślub. Cromwell zniszczył pałac w 1644 r., Ale ruiny wciąż można zwiedzać. Podczas bitwy pod Trafalgarem został schwytany francuski admirał Villeneuve. Został uwięziony i zdeponowany w Walthamu Bishopa, zanim jego ostateczne zwolnienie nastąpiło w 1806 roku. A oto oferta lokalu: -Prawdziwe Ales -Jedzenie serwowane codziennie -Niedziela Lunch z maksymalnie czterema rodzajami mięsa od £ 8.95 -Dzieci mile widziane -Wspaniały ogród -Plac zabaw dla dzieci -Rodzinna atmosfera -Psy witają w publicznym barze i ogrodzie -Duża tajna część dla palących -Nowy obszar patio -Bardzo przyjazna atmosfera miejscowych mieszkańców

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