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Hello Emily. Congratulations on the refurb. How’s business?
The refurb has really lifted the feel of the pub – I had a lot of fun going to car boot sales finding bits and pieces for the décor! Business is booming; the pub has built a really good reputation and it’s been great getting all the extra keg and cask lines in. It’s lovely to see people enjoying the balance between craft beer and the traditional pub environment.

You’re described as Bristol Beer Factory’s “flagship pub”. What does that mean?
We’re here to showcase Bristol Beer Factory’s beers, but we also very much want to promote the best of craft beer breweries from the UK and further afield. Beer is enjoying a huge revival and we want to show the innovative brews that are now being produced. With the current expansion of the Bristol Beer Factory brewery, The Barley Mow is a ready-made platform to release the new brews to the Bristol market. Part of being their flagship is about their mission to inform people about beer and brewing, so we will be having monthly events and beer education nights.

Has the local community responded well to your arrival?
The community have been really supportive. It’s been lovely meeting a new group of regulars and making new friends – it’s made the move to Bristol a really enjoyable experience on a personal level. People seem to be really enjoying the larger offer of products and we’ve had lots of positive feedback.

Why will The Barley Mow succeed where so many others have failed?
The pub is a really important part of a great community and I think as long as you create a lovely place, with top-quality produce and service, people will want to come. All of my favourite pubs are going from strength to strength, and if a pub’s good it won’t fail.

What’s your secret to coping with the late nights?
Late nights for me are the same as busy days for everyone else. The only difference is that I have busy days too! I still get time to go out for a beer after work if I fancy it, and the upside is having more daytimes free to enjoy the sunshine. Also, coffee helps…

What’s one of the most memorable things you’ve heard when working behind the bar?
I’d say a drunk man’s words are almost always nonsense, and that a sober man’s thoughts are his own!

Everybody should pay a visit to The Barley Mow because…
It offers a fantastic range of British and world beers, and we will always have something new and exciting to try. But its not only about beer
– there is something for everyone here. We have a great selection of wines and spirits and a great chef who’s developing a lovely fresh and interesting menu using the best ingredients. We think we’ve struck the balance of it being a comfortable pub with a modern feel, which is at the heart of its community – but with a really strong offering that attracts people from further afield. It’s a very friendly place and we’d love to see you all soon!

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