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John Barleycorn, Duxford

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Cask Ale
Opens at Noon
Operator: Red Comb Pubs
Moorfield Road, Duxford, CB22 4PP (View on Google Map)
(01223) 662146
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Thatched building originally built in 1660 as a coaching house and still retaining many original features. Single bar establishment which is food led with tables set out for diners but there is a distinct area catering for customers just wanting a drink. Up to four real ales and Weston's Old Rosie cider are available. There is a car park and garden to the rear of the pub with a drinking area with tables at the front. Accommodation block at the rear.

The John Barleycorn closed in July 2025. It reopened under new management on 4 December 2025. Accommodation will restart in March 2026. A children's play area will open around the same time.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cambridge Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire District
Last updated
Last surveyed
26/11/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
CAM/105
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at John Barleycorn, Duxford.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly at John Barleycorn, Duxford.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Black Sheep - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8%
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at John Barleycorn, Duxford.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hardys & Hansons - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - John Barleycorn Bitter - House Beer Hardys & Hansons - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.9%
Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - John Barleycorn Bitter - House Beer
(Hardys & Hansons - Bitter)

This beer is served regularly at John Barleycorn, Duxford.

ABV 3.9%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
4 en-suite rooms reopening March 2026
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
7
Closest station (1200m)
Whittlesford Parkway

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