The Barley Mow Inn

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  Ian Wakefield

  ·1 month ago

  “Wow !! What a meal…. Best ingredients sourced and some home grown, everything cooked with love which comes through with incredible flavour. Great beers, atmosphere, setting, all complimented with a genuine , sincere team of people . AWESOME & looking forward to returning, thank you for a great evening.”

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  Gracey W

  ·2 months ago

  “We found this hidden gem on a bike ride & ever since we always visit on our yearly break! Lovely little 18th c pub! Real ales/cider! We usually sit outside but this bank hol we didn’t have great weather so we sat inside, the log burner was on it was really nice and cosy in there! Tom who was working is such a lovely gentleman, he’s very welcoming and knowledgeable with his ales was great to chat too he really is a top barman I hope he gets the credit he deserves”

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  David Blamires

  ·4 months ago

  “Called in as it opened at 6 pm on Wednesday. What a gem! A very basic (but better for that) 18th C pub. Tiled floor, mullioned windows, fire in the grate ( neccesary given our weather and the age of the stone built building) A good selection of good (real) beers served from the cellar by a jug from the barrel. Lady who served us really happy to chat about the pub and pubs generally, given the state of things today. No music! This is something rare and a joy to find ( but then again I am 69 and know what i think a good pub should be!) Long may it prosper!”

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  insidepingu

  ·5 months ago

  “This is such a lovely, quaint village pub. We had a homemade curry and it was absolutely delicious. There was a lovely atmosphere in the pub and the locals made us feel very welcome. The staff were friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be back!”

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  Nick Snow

  ·5 months ago

  “First visit to the Barley Mow. What a great experience. Everything about the place from owners/staff to the food and drink are something you rarely find and would highly recommend. Difficult to put into words how the owners give you such a warm experience. Even a slight delay to the delivery of the exceptional quiche (due to the gas running out) makes it even more quaint and quirky. Being located in the beautiful village of Kirk Ireton only enhances the experience. The only downside is that it's not open every day!! 😖- check the website.”

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  Stephen Asbury

  ·1 year ago

  “A 1750’s pub in a grade II listed building in “the middle of nowhere”. And it’s like no-where you’ve pubbed before either. The sign outside is missing; you could easily miss the whole place. The pub consists of three small rooms: parlour, old kitchen and main bar. You’ll be asked if you want a handled mug/glass for your pint; Not so long ago, gravity dispensed beer and cider was served from barrels inside the small counter/hatch. Yesterday (March 2025), the server “disappeared” through a door into a basement(?) for the serving, thus a little of the charm is lost. We ordered sandwiches. Service (with four other customers) was very slow, but eventually delicious and worth the wait. No car park, but on-road car parking is no problem in this small isolated village.”

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  Simon Cooper

  ·2 years ago

  “A comfortable and warm respite following a bike ride around Carsington Water. Easily missed at the top of the very well kept village. Ale poured from the jug, and enjoyed next to the open fire.”

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  Mark S

  ·3 years ago

  “This was an amazing experience. We walked in the rain especially to visit this pub. The sign is missing, however, it's in the same courtyard/ drive as the shop. It reminded me of my local pub in the 1970's when I was a teenager. Absolutely brilliant. No pumps, no jukebox, no fruit machine, just good cider, lager etc. The beer is brought up from the cellar in a jug. You MUST visit . ...make sure to order a scotch egg on Saturday!!! They only make 12 , when they've gone, they've gone!!. My only suggestion to the owners,please have some sandwiches, nothing flashy, just simple stuff to have alongside the crisps and beers 🍺 🍻 We will be back 👍.”

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  Nick Higgett

  ·3 years ago

  “What an amazing pub. All the beer is served from pitchers filled from kegs in the cellar. Like a pub from 200 years ago. Such a beautiful friendly village too!”

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  Laura Piercy Farley

  ·5 years ago

  “What can I say the Barley Mow Inn is an incredibly beautiful place to stay. Just the building and gardens on their own are stunning. When you add high quality bed linen and a breakfast that would put most 5* hotels to shame, it makes it the perfect location to explore the Peak District. Rachel and Henry are incredible hosts and so helpful and made our stay perfect. We can’t wait to return.”

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