The Barley Mow
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About The Barley Mow
On Saltergate in Chesterfield, The Barley Mow is a pub that keeps to an old-fashioned, traditional style. Steak pie is a named dish on the food side, and the bar offers a selection of beers to drink with it. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring their pets along for a drink. The pub sits at 52 Saltergate and works as a stop before a gig, with a pint and a plate of steak pie to start the evening.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak pie, sunday lunch, good beer selection and traditional homely interior.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak pie, sunday lunch, good beer selection and traditional homely interior.
Customer Review Summary
Steak pie is the dish reviewers return to most, called a favourite by one lunchtime regular and the best one diner has had in a long time. Sunday lunch is also praised as excellent and well cooked. Several describe the staff as welcoming, friendly and brilliant, and the interior as homely and traditional, an old fashioned boozer with a good selection of beer. One reviewer notes it can get busy when sports events are on and suggests booking a table. The negatives are sharp, though fewer in number. One long-time visitor was refused entry with no reason given and says they and their friends will not come back. Another found the beer undrinkable, the service appalling and the food terrible. A visitor mentions some noisy students but says they caused no bother. One regular who usually pops in before a gig says they always have a nice time there.
Customer Review Summary
Steak pie is the dish reviewers return to most, called a favourite by one lunchtime regular and the best one diner has had in a long time. Sunday lunch is also praised as excellent and well cooked. Several describe the staff as welcoming, friendly and brilliant, and the interior as homely and traditional, an old fashioned boozer with a good selection of beer. One reviewer notes it can get busy when sports events are on and suggests booking a table. The negatives are sharp, though fewer in number. One long-time visitor was refused entry with no reason given and says they and their friends will not come back. Another found the beer undrinkable, the service appalling and the food terrible. A visitor mentions some noisy students but says they caused no bother. One regular who usually pops in before a gig says they always have a nice time there.
Featured reviews
- Tricky Tavera
“Beer was un drinkable and the service appalling …better places to drink in Chesterfield so swerve this one…. 🫘”
- Sarah
“Usually pop in before a gig, we always have a nice time there and staff are really friendly and helpful”
- Patrick Nixon
“Refused entry, not given a reason ,My friends and myself are regular visitors to Chesterfield.Having been a regular visitor to this pub before I would have thought at the very least I deserved a reason for no entry.None was given.and presumably there will be no reply to this complaint..what a Shame that such a nice pub is off limits,but please don’t worry I and many of my friends,work colleagues,will not be coming back….ever”
- D
“Only popped in for a post meal libation. Relaxed. Good selection of beer. Friendly welcome. Some noisy students having fun but nothing of any bother. Old fashioned boozer. Can't go wrong”
- Karen Gittins
“Food was terrible, the chef spent most of his time in the bar and he smelt of BO (only noticed his smell of paying our bill) Won't eat there again”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Sports
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
Location
Bars near The Barley Mow
- Hasland Hops Ltd5.0741.5 mi
real ale selection, dog-friendly, takeaway bottles and draught
- Blue Stoops4.26221.5 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday lunch, the stoop burger, real ale
- The Anvil4.1411.9 mi
quiz nights, pool table, ale on pump
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barley MowReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4408 | — | £10–20 | steak pie, sunday lunch, good beer selection |
| Hasland Hops Ltd | 5.074 | 1.5 mi | — | real ale selection, dog-friendly, takeaway bottles and draught |
| Blue StoopsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2622 | 1.5 mi | £10–20 | sunday lunch, the stoop burger, real ale |
| The Anvil | 4.141 | 1.9 mi | — | quiz nights, pool table, ale on pump |
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