We stayed at the John Barleycorn before starting off on walking a section of the Ridgeway. The pub itself is very welcoming with a couple of bars, one of which doubles up as a restaurant section, and also has a beer garden which somehow manages to feel like someone's back garden (which isn't a bad thing at all and makes... more

We have just returned from a night at the John Barleycorn Inn where we were made to feel very welcome by the host and hostess. There are just 3 ensuite rooms - all decorated around a theme and all spotless. We had chosen the 'French' room as we wanted a bath as well as a shower. ('Chocolate' also has a... more

Lovely welcoming pub in a pretty town. I stayed on a week's walking holiday, arriving on my own initially & was made to feel very welcome by the landlady & the locals. Typical old English style bar & good, simple pub food. The rooms have been recently renervated & are an excellend standard.. clean, smart & good bath / shower.... more

I came to the John Barlicorn pub in Streatley on Thames after a gruelling day walking along the Ridgeway. The pub was welcoming and quiet with a small restaurant; the room offerred was delightful. The building is old, ?16th century but the bedroom was modern and airy with a comfortable en-suite, provided with very nice toiletries. The bed was very... more