The Barley Mow, Trefonen - pub details
Address: Trefonen, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9DX [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 33637) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Gobowen (5.3 miles)
> Current user rating: 6.8/10 (rated by 4 users)
other pubs nearby:
Royal Oak Inn, Treflach (0.9 miles)
user reviews of the Barley Mow, Trefonen
please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
| Good couple of pints of Offa's Pride, one of the beers brewed at the pub. Good food and friendly atmosphere and staff. JJWalks - 29 Apr 2017 18:03 |
| Was a little surprised to see the previous rating for this pub. I had visited only shortly before and had a completely diferent experience. Although the sign outside said food was being served, there was none available. According to one regular this place has a high staff turnover and it's hard to know if it will even be open on any given night. I tried the Grim Reaper. Presented well but lacked flavour. Another local told me they had a bad chimney fire last year and allegedly the structural repairs have still not been done. I found the decor a little tacky. Maybe it's just me. dobbs1 - 24 May 2008 17:58 |
| I visited this pub in April and what a pleasant suprise. My father was the landlord in the mid sixties, so it was interesting to see how it has changed - and what a lovely change. The landlord is a local farmer, who bought the pub and improved its fortunes. He has made the interior 'country cosy' in the lounge and convivial in the public bar. The pub has its own brewery - The Offas Dyke Brewery - which is in an outbuilding next to the pub. In my day it was where our pet donkey slept. There are five beers brewed, one mild, two bitters, one lager and a porter. I tried the Thirst Brew at 4.2% and this was lovely. My friends and I had a nice Sunday lunch, which at �5.50 was very cheap. I did feel that the portions could have been bigger and it was served on cold plates, so improvement could be found there, but overall it was very nice and my friends enjoyed it too. The pub straddles Offas Dyke near Oswestry, so it is in a good position for walkers and riders. It is situated in beautiful countryside and is well worth a visit. Highly recommended. flagship - 15 May 2008 10:46 |
