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Barley Mow, Basingstoke, ENG

Barley Mow

4.6 (342)
£25 and under
Pub
19 Oakley Lane, Oakley, Basingstoke, ENG RG23 7JZ

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Barley Mow

4.6
£25 and under
Pub
Basingstoke

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Nestled in the village of Oakley, the Barley Mow is a fantastic pub right at the heart of the local community. We're proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

All Experiences

  • Festive Set Menu - £31.95pp (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 8 people

    Nov 18, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
    Join us for our sumptuous three-course (£31.95) or two-course (£27.95) festive set menu. Choose from our beautifully inventive dishes like French onion soup with homemade Parmesan crouton, British pork fillet wrapped in bacon with daupinoise and festive vegetables and Panetonne bread & butter pudding to name a few, alongside turkey and the traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of £10 per person. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of £10 per person.
    Festive Set Menu - £31.95pp (£10pp deposit) Photo
  • Sharing plates (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 8 people

    Nov 18, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
    For those looking to celebrate with a larger group for a pickier occasion, we've got our bar snacks ideal for sharing. Think pigs in blankets, pork belly bites, halloumi fries and tater tots to name a few. Perectly paired with our drinks list, you'll be set for your celebration this festive season. Choose any three of our bar snacks for £16. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of £10 per person.
    Sharing plates (£10pp deposit) Photo
  • 3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£90pp (£25pp deposit)

    £25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 8 people

    Dec 25, 2026 only
    Join us for our sumptuous three-course Christmas Day set menu featuring a glass of fizz on arrival and beautiful dishes like Gressingham British duck breast, slow-roasted, grass-fed shoulder of lamb and pan-fried trout whilst giving the classic turkey & traditional trimmings the respect they deserve. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. A non-refundable £25 per person deposit is required for Christmas Day bookings. A pre-order will be sent to the email used to made your booking and a full payment for Christmas Day is due by the 4th December.
    3 Course Christmas Day Menu -£90pp (£25pp deposit) Photo

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Reviews

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4.6

4.6
(342)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Hampshire

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barley Mow offers a cozy village pub experience with "excellent food and good service" alongside a varied menu of pub classics. Enjoy a "lovely atmosphere" and a warm welcome, perfect for families with games for kids. While service can vary, the "attentive staff" and delicious Sunday roasts make it worth visiting.
342 Reviews
  1. Carolyn

    Hampshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good lunch deal. Unfortunately, the Cumberland Sausage Ring with mash was on the small side re sausage, however there was plenty of mash. Didn’t like the onion ring additions. Service was excellent but when we came to pay it seemed muddled & the waitress, though lovely, didn’t seem to know her way round the payment system. Would come back for lunch but wouldn’t have the Sausage ring again.

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  2. Adam

    Surrey1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We came back as had such a good meal last time but last nights meal just wasn’t amazing, there were things missing from the dishes, food was greasy and it didn’t have loads of flavour this time The waitress was watching us the whole time we were eating and service was so so slow Would we return yes if someone wanted to go there but wouldn’t be our first choice to come back which is a shame as we loved it here beofee but felt like it had gone down heel or maybe it was a bad night not sure but not overly impressed

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  3. David

    Gloucestershire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent village pub with a great choice of pub classics. My wife and I had Pie & Mash & a dirty burger for mains and a side order of the crispiest onion rings I have ever had! Chocolate brownie & a Cherry Bakewell cheesecake ( with a Jammie dodger ice cream Sandwich ) for dessert. A warm welcome at the bar and our table was ready shortly afterwards. Service was attentive but not in your face , food was excellent & great value for money, would recommend.
    Barley MowResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the lovely review, David. We’re delighted you and your wife enjoyed the food, especially those crispy onion rings and tempting desserts. It’s great to hear you felt warmly welcomed and well looked after. We really appreciate the recommendation! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. David & The Barley Mow Team

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  4. Christine

    Hampshire5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    the pub is very nice and cosy with good servic the waitress is very friendly and helpful/ the meal was very nice except my friends gammon was very tough and she had to return it. they done her another which wss a bit better but still half was tough but we enjoy the time we spend there and will go again soon
    Barley MowResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Christine, thank you for your kind words about our cosy pub and friendly service. We’re sorry to hear that the gammon wasn’t up to scratch, but glad you still enjoyed your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon, David & The Barley Mow Team

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  5. Clare

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, staff extremely friendly, atmosphere was great, really enjoyed my Sunday roast and the pudding was next level
    Barley MowResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a great review, Clare! We’re delighted you enjoyed your Sunday roast, the pudding and the friendly atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back again soon! David & The Barley Mow Team

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  6. Summer

    Hampshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked a table for 12:00 on a Sunday, arrived 15 mins late, they were very friendly, staff were lovely, calm and quiet pub, Food order was taken as soon as we was ready, drinks were provided speedy time, we ordered 2 roasts & chicken burger & a kids mac and cheese, The roast itself was good, the trio of meats I was happy with the portions for the price, the veg was done well & the gravy was lovely, over all we were happy with our “pub Sunday lunch” I would go back again for the roast, the wait time was around 45 mins from ordering to service which was just right by the time we kids played we had a drink and enjoyed the pub itself , the garden area was nice, some under cover and they had connect 4 games for kids outside, board games indoors too if you fancy it, the dog was welcome in the bar area which was nice to sit in and have a roast dinner, they provide kids with pencils and a kinds menu with some tasks on the back wich j thought was a great touch, kept our 6 & 11 year old busy,
    Barley MowResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Summer, for your lovely review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the Sunday roast, friendly service and family-friendly touches, and that your dog felt welcome too. We look forward to welcoming you all again soon! David & The Barley Mow Team

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  7. Georgina

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fast service. Good food. Will be going back. Lovely village. Pub has a nice ambiance.
    Barley MowResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Georgina! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Barley Mow. David & The Barley Mow Team

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  8. Hilary

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly local pub. Great services and good prices.
    Barley MowResponded on October 3, 2026
    Hi Hilary, Thank you for your 5 star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our friendly atmosphere, great service, and found our prices to be good value. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. David & The Barley Mow Team

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  9. Lisa

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Myself and my partner visited here for Sunday lunch. The restaurant that we sat in was quite small and a little bit on top of one another. The food, although nice and tasty, was small for the price of each dinner. Think it’s best to order extra side dishes for a more filling meal. Staff were nice and friendly.
    Barley MowResponded on October 3, 2026
    Hi Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the taste of our food and found our staff friendly. We appreciate your feedback regarding portion sizes and seating arrangements. Your comments will help us improve our service. We hope to welcome you and your partner back in the future. David & The Barley Mow Team

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  10. Paul

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again The Barley Mow has delivered a lovely lunchtime meal. The staff were polite and helpful providing an attentive service throughout. With a great choice on the menu it was very easy to find something nice to eat. The food was served in good time and to an excellent quality. With good value for money it will always be an easy decision to return, hopefully soon.
    Barley MowResponded on October 3, 2026
    Hi Paul, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your lunchtime meal and found our staff attentive and polite. It's great to know our menu and food quality met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. David & The Barley Mow Team

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

FAQs

Expect the Barley Mow to be at its busiest for special events and entertainment, guests report it getting very busy during live-music nights, quiz nights and festive periods, while some weekday visits can be much quieter (one reviewer specifically noted a Monday that 'wasn't busy').

Barley Mow feels like a warm, cosy village pub with a separate dining room and bar, welcoming staff, strings of lights in the dining area, and a convivial, community atmosphere (the bar can be livelier with TVs and sport if you prefer quieter conversation, book the dining area).

Dogs are welcome in the bar, guests have dined there with their dog and reviewers describe the pub as dog-friendly.

Sundays are the standout, Barley Mow’s Sunday lunch/roast earns consistent praise from guests for delicious food and excellent service.

Portions at the Barley Mow are generally generous, guests often say meals (notably the lunch deals and Sunday roasts) are larger than expected and filling.

For a reliably excellent meal, head to Barley Mow for Sunday lunch, guests repeatedly praise the Sunday roast as delicious, well served and a favourite visit.

Yes, dogs are welcomed in the bar at Barley Mow; several guests mention dining there with their dogs and staff will seat dog‑allergic diners in the restaurant on request.

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Barley Mow

4.6
£25 and under
Pub
Basingstoke

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
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