Threshers Bush, Harlow, Essex
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English traditional country pub
Our Main Menu

Here at the John Barleycorn, our wonderful A La Carte menu and unique Specials menu shows that dining is our specialty. All our dishes use only the freshest ingredients, locally sourced and delivered freshly prepared to your table. There’s always something to tempt you with.

Do note, this is a sample menu and subject to change.

Main Menu
Starters

Homemade Soup of the Day

With Crusty Bread

Prawn Cocktail

On a Bed of Mixed Leaves with Bread & Butter

Smoked Salmon

With a Horseradish Cream & Brown Bread & Butter

Seared Scallops

With Sweet Chilli & Crispy Bacon

Pan Fried Mediterranean Prawns

In Garlic Butter

BBQ Ribs

With a Salad Garnish

Grilled Halloumi Fries

With a Sweet Chilli Dip

Warm Goats Cheese & Walnut Salad
Garlic Bread
Rustic Bread Basket

Main Menu
Main Course

All meals are served with either a selection of potatoes or chips, and medley of fresh vegetables or salad.

10oz Rib Eye Steak

With Tomato & Mushroom

10oz Sirloin

With Tomato & Mushroom

Marinated Chicken Burger

With Chips & Salad

Homemade Steak & Ale Pie
English Calves Liver

With Bacon served on a Bed of Mash

Pork Chop

With an Apple Cider Gravy

Cumberland Sausage & Mash

With Onion Gravy

Barleycorn Burger

With Chips & Salad (Add Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Fried Egg or Mushroom £1.50 Extra)

Salmon Fillet

With a Roasted Red Pepper Sauce topped with Crisp Spinach

Sea Bass Fillet

With White Wine & Caper Sauce

Battered Fish

With Chips & Peas

Main Menu
Kids Menu

For Our Younger Customers 10 & Under

Each meal can be served with an alternative potato side. Choose from Mash, New or Roasted Potatoes.

Sausages

With Chips, Peas or Beans

Spaghetti Bolognese

With Garlic Bread

Chicken Goujons

With Chips, Peas or Beans

Fish Fingers

With Chips, Peas or Beans

Tomato Pasta

With Garlic Bread

Roast Dinner

A Roast Dinner of your choice (Only available on Sundays)

Main Menu
Lunch

Available until 5pm

 


Classics

Breaded Scampi

Served with Triple Cooked Chips & a Salad Garnish

Three Egg Omelette

With a choice of TWO fillings. Choose from Ham, Cheese, Mushroom, Tomato, Red Onion & Mixed Peppers

Ham, Egg & Triple Cooked Chips

Served with a Salad Garnish


Sandwiches

All of our Sandwiches are served with a Salad Garnish & Triple Cooked Chips & are available on either White or Brown Bread

Steak, Mushroom & Fried Onions
Turkey with Cranberry, Mayonnaise & Lettuce
Ham or Cheese
Smoked Salmon
Prawn with Lettuce & Marie Rose Sauce
Tuna with Red Onion & Mixed Peppers


Salads

All of our salads are served with New Potatoes

Fresh Prawns in a Marie Rose Sauce
Norfolk Turkey
Home-Cooked Ham

Main Menu
Sunday Menu

 


Starters

Homemade Mushroom Soup

With Crusty French Bread and Butter

Prawn Salad

On a Bed of Mixed Leaf with Brown Broad

Scottish Smoked Salmon

With a Horseradish Cream

Pan Fried Mediterranean Prawns

In a Garlic Butter

Breaded Mushrooms

With a Garlic Dip

Warm Goats Cheese & Walnut Salad
Lightly Dusted Halloumi

With a Sweet Chilli Dip

Garlic Bread
Bread Basket


Main Course

Yorkshires with All Roast Dinners

Roast Pork

With Crackling

Scottish Roast Beef
Succulent Leg of Lamb
Norfolk Turkey Breast

Served with Homemade Sage & Onion Stufing

Mixed Meat Roast
Homemade Nut Roast
Homemade Steak & Ale Pie
Calves Liver & Bacon

Served on a Bed of Mash with a Rich Gravy

Cumberland Sausage & Mash

with Onion Gravy

Skate Wing

with a Caper Butter

Battered Fish

Served with Chips & Peas

English traditional country pub
Join Us

Whether you’re planning an intimate family meal or hosting a large gathering, The John Barleycorn is here to make your visit memorable. We also cater for private events, wakes, and corporate functions, offering a range of buffet options to suit your needs.

We welcome you to stop by Friday to Sunday and look forward to providing an unforgettable experience in a truly special setting. Book your visit by giving us a call—we can’t wait to welcome you.

Food Served

Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 8:30pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
Monday - Thursday: Available For Private Hire

Bar Open

Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 11pm
Sunday: 12pm - 8pm
Monday - Thursday: Available For Private Hire


Contact Us
Get In Touch

We would love to hear from you! Whether you're planning a visit, have a question, or would like to book a table, here’s how you can get in touch with us:

 

For any urgent bookings please call

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