Reviews The John Barleycorn (the Jb Pub & Rooms)

Facebook
Anna Beatrice Di Maio-Muller
+5
First time in this place lovely welcoming place staff very friendly
Facebook
Linda Vorster Cohen
+5
What a friendly lovely pub. With GREAT food, definitely value for money. The rooms are comfortable and very spacious. Thank you to Mon and Steve for making our weekend so special we will definitely be coming down again.
Facebook
Mark Jaggard
+5
Always a friendly warm welcome. Great regulars who also make you welcome ( Geoff, Klauss) to name just a few. Great bar staff & lovely food. Would recommend.
Facebook
Karen Miller
+5
Best pint fosters around 😉love popping in on Saturday after dog walk n having a pint or two 😁
Facebook
Nick Afford
+5
Excellent food, good size portions, great beer and a lovely atmosphere.
Facebook
Elizabeth Ingalls Caldwell
+5
On a grey drizzly day we came in to find a cheery warm fire and pleasant service. Clearly a favorite of the locals, we would be sure to stop in when we are in the area again
Facebook
Peter Finnegan
+5
Watch out there is a friendly landlord about!
Facebook
Chris Bailey Munn
+5
Excellent food, and a very friendly welcome
Facebook
Ashley Vaughn
+5
Very friendly and hospitable! Nice rooms and yummy breakfast.
Facebook
Andrea Teasdale Palmer
+5
The lamb dinner is beautiful
5
Alice H
+5
Arrived as a last-minute reservation for a party of 8 for my Pa's birthday dinner. To say we were looked after would be an understatement - we felt welcomed immediately, the staff were impeccable and the food was absolutely delightful. Thank you so much for such a wonderful evening!
4
Mike Davies
+4
A traditional pub in a picturesque English village. Lots of interesting architecture but tall people may have a problem! It has a small beer garden with a layout that is somewhat...random! Has a food menu. Sandwiches were fine but nothing special. Other dishes feel a little pricey for what is proposed. Parking might be a problem.
5
James A
+5
Stayed here for 2 nights with my girlfriend and had a very pleasant stay. Richard the landlord was very welcoming, the bedroom and bathroom was very nice and clean. The bar and beer was great, we would happily stay again!
5
Bryan Johnson
+5
Stayed overnight and the welcome from Richard was warm as was the room. The bed was the most comfortable we have slept in and the bar has a great range of drinks. The JB is an amazing pub and a great place to visit. Thanks Richard and will visit again soon.
5
Imogen Lawson-Evans
+5
This is a charming old pub with low ceilings, good beers, tasty food and a bar billiards table which the landlord was more than happy to show us how to play. We had a brilliant evening. Thank you!
5
Bryony W
+5
Had a lovely family lunch. Great pub in a beautiful location. The Sunday roast was delicious and a very enjoyble lamb breast. The servce was excellent. Thankyou.
5
Carl Atkins
+5
Very nice traditional village pub, with friendly staff and good food. Enjoyed the beer which went down well. Definitely recommend a visit.
5
Laura Bilbe
+5
Really great pub! I'd visited once before but failed to realise there is a bar billiards table and a pub garden (tbf it was middle of winter and pitch black when I arrived and we sat in the little room on the left which I had no reason to leave all evening). It's a really quirky building with little seating nooks as well as some larger spaces, but all divided into separate rooms so it is cosy rather than open and noisy. There was a good choice of beer and cider and all were well kept. We're excited to come back for a visit when the kitchen reopens!
4
David and Julie Johnston
+4
Lovely barman ,who was helping out while the new owners get established. Attractive inside decor. Looking forward to returning when they will offer tea and coffee and food. Then I'll give 5 stars.
5
Geoff Richman
+5
My boy, 16, and I were pedaling King Alfred's Way and our day three lodging was the JB. Of our four accommodations on the trip, our room above the pub in Goring was the most comfy, well-appointed and just plain pleasant. Richard could not have been more gracious, chatting us up in the early evening, patiently showing us how to play bar billiards after supper then sending us off with good cheer the following morning. The rustic pub has charm to spare and the beer garden is a winner as well. (Do beware the black skittle on the billiards table as my son found out to his chagrin. Twice.)
5
J P
+5
Cracking little pub with lots of character. The staff are very welcoming and they have a decent enough choice of drinks. We stayed for food on one of our visits. It is typical pub grub and good size portions too. I would return here again without hesitation. Well worth a visit if you are passing through. Not very good for those in wheelchairs as space is limited. However, I did see staff help a lady in with a wheelchair so it is possible but not really much room for more than one.
5
Richard Singleton
+5
Really great pint of Ringwood 49er. Richard the new landlord was very welcoming and the pub garden was a tranquil suntrap. Looking forward to the new menu coming out and wish him and his wife all the best in their new venture.
4
Ralph Fleming
+4
A good unfussy pub, traditional pub memorabilia on show. Popped in for a meal for two and the food service was very quick and hot, simple pub food served well and about right for the price. Traditional billiards table and plenty of nooks and crannies to hide in if you wish. The bar is kept separate from the restaurant and dogs are allowed in the bar. Brakespear on tap with a couple of guest ales on tap. For my tastes I'd say the Catherine Wheel up the road is slightly better, but there are a couple of locals in the bar to suggest many will enjoy this pub.
5
Charlotte Hyde
+5
Lovely pub! Great atmosphere & always a warm welcome. Serves good food & great wines 🍷🍻
5
David Garcia
+5
Going into bar felt like stepping back in time. Friendly landlady and Goring locals. Intimate atmosphere. Dog friendly. Barman gave our dog a dog biscuit. Excellent food... Had the homemade pie, mash and veggies. Good pint of Brakespeares.
5
Mjp P2164
+5
Stayed for 1 night. Very welcoming hosts. Cosy room, had both evening meal and breakfast. Best meals I've had in a very long time. Easy to notice that staff and management take pride in this establishment and work together at one. Well done and thank you. Keep it up.