The Barley Mow
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About The Barley Mow
At 42 Main St in Huntingdon, The Barley Mow is a pub with a restaurant area that serves Nepalese cuisine. The menu includes Chicken Rum Rum and a sizzling platter, and goat curry sits among the curries. The pub also runs quiz nights, so it works for an evening out with friends as well as a meal. Dogs are welcome, which suits visitors bringing their pets along. Reservations are required. Keema naan, stuffed with meat and herbs, comes alongside the curries.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention nepalese curries, keema naan, sizzling platter and thursday quiz nights.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention nepalese curries, keema naan, sizzling platter and thursday quiz nights.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come back to the Nepalese curries, with the goat curry and fish curry singled out as full of flavour, and the keema naan, stuffed with real meat and fresh herbs, getting a specific call-out. Close behind are the chicken rum rum, the sizzling platter, the mixed platter starter, the onion bhajis and the chilli honey chicken. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful, and several describe the lunchtime menu and the value as good. The pub side draws mentions of great beer, loaded chips over a Saturday afternoon drink, and a Thursday quiz night one group plans to join after a wake held in the restaurant area. The main complaints are about pace and consistency. One reviewer waited a long time between getting a table, drinks and food with only two tables occupied, while another found the food a letdown against their experience of Nepalese cooking elsewhere. One diner on a quiet mid-July evening noted the garden area and open windows in place of air conditioning, and left having enjoyed a shared meal of two curries, egg fried rice and nan.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come back to the Nepalese curries, with the goat curry and fish curry singled out as full of flavour, and the keema naan, stuffed with real meat and fresh herbs, getting a specific call-out. Close behind are the chicken rum rum, the sizzling platter, the mixed platter starter, the onion bhajis and the chilli honey chicken. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and helpful, and several describe the lunchtime menu and the value as good. The pub side draws mentions of great beer, loaded chips over a Saturday afternoon drink, and a Thursday quiz night one group plans to join after a wake held in the restaurant area. The main complaints are about pace and consistency. One reviewer waited a long time between getting a table, drinks and food with only two tables occupied, while another found the food a letdown against their experience of Nepalese cooking elsewhere. One diner on a quiet mid-July evening noted the garden area and open windows in place of air conditioning, and left having enjoyed a shared meal of two curries, egg fried rice and nan.
Featured reviews
- mandy Johnston
“We went on a friday, mid July, about 6.30pm for a meal. There were a few other people at tables in the restaurent area but still early, as by the time we left it had got busier, although still lots of space. I thought it may be too hot as they have no air con but all the windows and doors were open and a gentle breeze blew through. The meal tasted fresh and just cooked, we had a starter, 2 curries, 2 egg fried rice and nan bread to share between the two of us. Good sized servings. Staff friendly and helpful. The price I think was about average for that kind of meal. Surroundings were ok but little touches here and there could make an improvement. Nice sized garden area as well if you want to sit outside. Would use again as local and can just go for a drink or a meal.”
- samantha sweeney
“Relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and amazing food! These curries are on a different level and so fresh and full of flavour. I would recommend the goat curry and the fish curry and you MUST try the keema naan - stuffed with real meat and fresh herbs!”
- J Bloggs
“One of the greatest meals I’ve had, mixed platter starter, I went for an authentic Nepalese main which was bursting with flavours, just the right amount of heat, a great experience, staff were very friendly, the restaurant was very busy but the service was spot on, would definitely recommend trying this place out. Reasonably priced and worthy of the tip I left.”
- Helen F
“The Barley Mow hosted a wake for us in their restaurant area. They did a fantastic job and were very accommodating. We'd asked for a selection of food, which went down very well. I'd particularly call out the onion bhajis and the chilli honey chicken. I made arrangements via Sandy who was very professional and flexible, especially on making sure the food options fell into our budget. We liked the pub so much that a small group of us that are local intend to start going to the Thursday quiz nights.”
- Nina Bailey
“The Nepalese dishes here are amazing! We’re slowly working our way through the menu, and so far none have disappointed us. Great value for money, and the staff are fantastic! This has become our go-to place for food these days. 5 stars all the way :-)”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Meet the newest members of our team, San and Bas, who are ready to welcome you at The Barley Mow! Nestled on the outskirts of Huntingdon in Hartford, our restaurant is a haven for families and their furry friends. We pride ourselves on serving delicious dishes, freshly prepared to order by our incredibly talented chefs using the best locally sourced produce, alongside an authentic taste of Nepalese cuisine. Come on down – our friendly staff can't wait to greet you!”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Highlights· 6
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Planning· 1
- Reservations required
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Barley MowReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3813 | — | £20–30 | nepalese curries, keema naan, sizzling platter |
| Hartford MillReservations · Good for kids | 4.34,252 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | carvery, yorkshire puddings, marina view seating |
| Sandford House | 4.32,695 | 1.3 mi | — | unique copper washbasin toilets, chicken wings, wheelchair accessible levels |
| The Crown InnReservations · Good for kids | 4.7780 | 3.5 mi | £30–40 | gluten-free options, sunday roast, tiramisu |
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