The John Barleycorn Inn in South Oxfordshire

Needs a bit of a scrub, coat of paint and some more lights. Oh, also, when you advertise a plate of wings, maybe serve wings instead of sparrow thighs.

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.)

Very good food - best of luck to the new owners.

Had a lovely Easter roast dinner. Definitely would recommend! Pud was delicious too. 😋

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.

Good pub food. A cheerful place to spend an evening.

Nice old pub. Friendly staff. Most if our food was good (but don't choose the burger as it was not great)

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.

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!

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.