Attractive modernised family friendly country pub in a pleasant location very close to the Basingstoke Canal and towpath which is ideal for walkers, canoeists and people on barges who can enjoy a convenient place to tie up with a slipway available. There is a real log fire in the winter, comfortable seating and a conservatory that links directly with the garden area. Children are welcome as are dogs (wooden floor areas only). Good range of pub food available, including a takeaway menu. A very good range of traditional pub and board games is available on request including bagatelle, backgammon, chess and dominoes. The first Wednesday of every month is quiz night and a Hands-On Flower Workshop takes place on the first Friday. There is an annual beer and music festival which takes place in a marquee tent outside during early/mid August. Live music events take place every two to three months. Plenty of parking available and lots of outdoor space in the garden and adjoining cricket field owned by the pub. The pub is 20 mins walk from Winchfield railway station. Open Bank Holiday Monday and other Mondays and Tuesday by prior arrangement.
Historic Interest
Regular visits from a national Fireplace and Chimney Association who all arrive by coach to see the 18th Century decorated fireplace in the back room of the Barley Mow. The Barley Mow was originally the name of a pub across the road from the present one, this original Barley Mow pub was bought by a rich landowner at the time the Basingstoke Canal was being built, he then changed the pub to a house which is still called Barley Mow House today and is positioned alongside Barley Mow Bridge. This same rich landowner also insisted on a new Barley Mow pub (the one we have today) was to be built by the Basingstoke Canal owners immediately opposite the old one so that he did not have far to walk for his pint.
This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.
Barley Mow, Winchfield
From Punch/SIBA list
Changing beers typically include: Black Sheep (varies)
Source: Regional