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The Barley Mow

Restaurant Bar Beer garden Parking lot Country food restaurant

👍👍 Lovely country pub. We Booked for lunch here whilst having a short weekend break at the tower at wainfleet. Friendly staff and a cosy atmosphere. The food was beautiful. Menu has a limited choice but its all cooked to order and delightful desserts! Would choose to dine here again. People often mention staff, friendly, service, great, cooked, delicious, atmosphere, good, lovely, area,


Address

Sea Ln, Friskney, Boston PE22 8SD, United Kingdom

Website

www.barleymowfriskney.com

Contact

+44 1754 820883

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (525 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (14) friendly (12) service (12) great (10) cooked (9) delicious (9) atmosphere (8) good (8) lovely (7) area (6)
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  • 5/5 cathy e. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely country pub. We Booked for lunch here whilst having a short weekend break at the tower at wainfleet. Friendly staff and a cosy atmosphere. The food was beautiful. Menu has a limited choice but its all cooked to order and delightful desserts! Would choose to dine here again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike K. 4 months ago on Google
    I am disabled. I was looked after really well with consideration and compassion. The pub is dog friendly and the atmosphere was very convivial. The young lad offering wine got stuck on rioja but got there in the end. The food was fabulous but due to my cancer I didn't eat it all And sent my apologies to the chef I do hope he accepted them

  • 5/5 Emma P. 2 years ago on Google
    First time there for dinner last night and wow what a fantastic place. We were greeted by such friendly staff, warm atmosphere and delicious food. We ordered far too much as we couldn't decide. Will be going back again. I have to say some of the best food I've had out in Lincolnshire and comparable with the quality of Jews House in Lincoln and Magpies in Horncastle.

  • 5/5 David T. 8 months ago on Google
    I enquired about a late booking and although fully booked, managed to squeeze us in. This is quite a gem in the area and we certainly weren't disappointed. We all loved the food, energy dish cooked just right and with the right level of service. Thank you so much! (I forgot to take pics before eating but have included the bones of the slow cooked belly pork which fell off the bone perfectly.)

  • 5/5 Philip F. 8 months ago on Google
    Stumbled upon this place on a weekend break and it’s the best food I’ve had from a gastro pub in years. Reasonable prices and absolutely delicious. Friendly staff too. Inspired me to write a review it was that good.

  • 5/5 Tracy G. 8 months ago on Google
    If you’re in the area this pub is definitely worth a visit! Staff are friendly and polite! Food was absolutely delicious and they are very clued up on allergens, before I had a chance to ask about the chips being gluten free I was told they don’t have a separate fryer, therefore they weren’t suitable for me, however they did cook my sautéed potatoes which were delicious, also because I couldn’t have the onion rings I was asked if I wanted peas instead. Great service and delicious food, if we’re ever back in the area we’ll definitely visit again.

  • 5/5 John B. 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely wonderful. This was our first meal at the Barley Mow and my family and I could not fault our meal or the service . There is plenty of parking and set in a very pretty rural setting. We booked a 6PM table and on arrival we were politely greeted and seated straight away. The waiting staff were polite and attentive creating a very nice non rushed atmosphere. Our food was very nice and one of the best meals we have had. The prices are very reasonable for the high quality food available. I can highly recommend the Barley Mow and will be returning on our next visit to Lincolnshire.

  • 3/5 Linsey D. 11 months ago on Google
    Very friendly staff and good service but the food could be vastly improved by not smothering everything in grease. I had salmon with asparagus and samphire and despite being a fatty piece of salmon it was swimming in butter and served with potatoes cooked in cream. Even the side vegetables were buttered. Let the taste of the food speak for itself.

  • 5/5 Pamela B. 1 year ago on Google
    Where to begin? This was our second visit, the first was just as good. we thought we'd give it another go as sometimes no two experiences are the same BUT....Staff brilliant. Food fantastic. Atmosphere out of this world. Everything and everyone was topnotch. We will definitely be going again. Xxx thank you ALL.

  • 5/5 Michele G. 9 months ago on Google
    Fabulous place. In or out . Gardens and views are beautiful. Jane's brilliant staff lovely good good .

  • 5/5 Carol W. 11 months ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place. Great food, excellent staff & customer service, never fail to deliver. And they love our dog too! 🐾

  • 5/5 Jonathan C. 1 year ago on Google
    Simply perfect . The Barley Mow calls itself a "Pub and Restaurant". It's a clever and quite distinction as well as indicator of what to expect. Service is great from the start. You're invited to have a drink in the pub side whilst looking at the menu. Then place your order whilst there and shortly after someone will hush you to your table, carrying your drinks on a tray. Just that is a sign you're in for a great experience. Despite their young ages, the waiting staff is professional, attentive and friendly, without being intrusive ; that's great skills - Kudos Ryan. Food is spot on. We could recognise some French technique working fresh, local ingredients to perfection. We had a great experience, left content and eager to come again, to taste the Sunday roast. Advice: book a table! They are busy and it took us a few tries before we finally made it.

  • 5/5 Dave M. 1 year ago on Google
    We've missed out on having a Sunday lunch at this fantastic pub several times, as always busy, but on this visit we got lucky (We tend to make impromptu decisions when going for a meal, but I'd recommend booking in advance if traveling any distance). We decided to eat at one of the bar tables, rather than the main dining area, which is rather like a large conservatory. A bit cosy perhaps, but less busy, next to a window, and had a good warm atmosphere, Right from the beginning, service was excellent, with attentive, friendly and helpful staff taking our orders, and there for general chat. There were plenty of meat choices available for your roast, we both opted for the beef topside. Our food arrived within 10-15 minutes, which was perfect timing. The vegetable selections arrived separately in dishes, and like the main were equally well presented (see pictures). Everything was hot, and perfectly cooked, with proper roast potatoes & Yorkshire pudding. The beef was a great choice, both tasty & tender, and the side vegetables, which included red onion were also very nice. I tend to eat with my eyes first, and this not only looked delicious, but tasted delicious too. Compared to some other pubs around in the area, it is slightly more expensive, but for food of this quality, it's well worth it, and clearly the reason it's always so busy. Since some of the others we've enjoyed around this area have now closed, we'll most definitely be returning here when we next get the opportunity. Fantastic food, warm & friendly atmosphere, perfect.

  • 5/5 Ashley E. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely country pub feel, with a nice all round atmosphere. Staff could not be more attentive, they went out of their way to make the meal special. Food was cracking, we had three courses each and were very impressed. My only criticism was the sauce on the ribs, it was tomato based and a touch metallic tasting, despite this the ribs were soft and well cooked and the portion size was massive! We will definitely be visiting again 👍🏻

  • 5/5 Judith R. 1 year ago on Google
    Second time we have been and it was perfect! The people who run this place are just lovely from the minute you call and book to the time you leave. Atmosphere is warm and friendly yet professionally. Food is fab, beer is great and the coffee too. Also we noticed how immaculate the whole place is, from the carpark, to the toilets, not so much as a stray weed or spec of dust. Toasty cosy log burners and they are dog friendly too!! It's like a well oiled machine!💪 I can't wait to go again! 🐕❤️👌🍺🍻🍷☕🍽️

  • 5/5 Em R. 1 year ago on Google
    Went with a group of friends and we loved it. Food is fab and all the staff are lovely. Great cosy atmosphere and candle lit areas are beaut. Even obsessed with the pink toilet doors haha. Will be back again soon!!! Thanks for such a lovely evening to everyone at The Barley Mow.

  • 5/5 JoJo 1. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place. Beautiful food all cooked fresh + to your liking. Guinness was lovely. We would definitely return there. It does get busy so I would recommend booking a table in advance. Pls note this restaurant is only openThurs Fri Sat + Sun only.

  • 5/5 Lee B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic place, welcoming and accommodating staff even with out great doggo. Food is right up there with the best. Friendly and helpful service and really well priced considering the above. Cannot fault at all and if I was local, this would be my local 100%. Thank you for your great service, food and attitude.

  • 5/5 Matthew O. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an amazing 👏 meal last night. Staff were amazing once again. Made to feel very welcome. They Made my 5 Yr old feel special too. Everyone's meal was spot on . There's a lot of love and attention goes into every plate sent out. Great job keep up the good work 👏

  • 5/5 Jackie C. 1 year ago on Google
    Staying not far away and picked this place at random for dinner. What an amazing place! Food all utterly delicious and cooked really well. Such lovely service, and the setting and garden is just beautiful. Absolutely cannot fault it. Recommend the soufflé. Kids menu available. Great range of beers and wines.

  • 5/5 Ben B. 1 year ago on Google
    We went here for lunch and sat outside. It was delicious. I had rump steak, it was cooked perfectly and my wife had a roast vegetable goats cheese filo tart which she said was perfect. The chef knows what they are doing, and the staff were friendly and helpful, they even brought us a bowl of water for our dog, he said it hit the spot. Our young daughter enjoyed doing cartwheels on the grass too. Very good quality food.

  • 5/5 Katie O. 1 year ago on Google
    Outstanding quality of food. This place has been under Jayne's management for almost 25 years and she's built such a friendly business with lovely staff. The menu changes regularly and has alot of care and attention, the chef clearly loves their job. It's a pub (with a toasty open fire) but the food is way above 'pub grub'. Excellent value for money. Just wished I lived closer as I'd be there every week

  • 5/5 Aims M. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited the barley mow last night and we were blown away by the service and food. The fish and chips and wagyu beef burger were were first class standard. Every aspect of the dishes even down to the tartar sauce and coleslaw were full of flavour and hands down we the best we have tasted. The staff are warm, friendly and give a very personal feel to the service they provide. The best service and attitudes we experienced on our whole trip. To add they were great with our kids. Really cant recommended this place enough! Oh and they have great cider!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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