John Barleycorn, Harlow
John Barleycorn is a pub at Threshers Bush, Matching, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0NS. John Barleycorn's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest council on 27 February 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- Threshers Bush
Matching
Harlow
Essex
CM17 0NS - Council
- Epping Forest
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
John Barleycorn’s food hygiene rating
John Barleycorn's rating is 7 months old.
We have checked John Barleycorn's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near John Barleycorn
- 5The Horn & Horseshoes1.3 km
- 5Miller and Carter2.1 km
- 5Queens Head Pub2.6 km
- 5The Fox Inn2.6 km
- 5The Red Lion2.7 km
- 4Rainbow and Dove2.7 km
All 41 pubs and bars in Harlow
Questions about John Barleycorn
What is the food hygiene rating at John Barleycorn?
John Barleycorn's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest council on 27 February 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is John Barleycorn?
John Barleycorn is at Threshers Bush, Matching, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0NS, in Harlow. Epping Forest council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Horn & Horseshoes, about 1.3 km away.
What pubs are near John Barleycorn?
The closest pubs and bars to John Barleycorn are The Horn & Horseshoes (1.3 km), Miller and Carter (2.1 km) and Queens Head Pub (2.6 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is John Barleycorn's hygiene rating up to date?
John Barleycorn's rating is 7 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: John Barleycorn on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Epping Forest council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.