Boy and Barrel is a proper Mexborough local — no gimmicks, no pretending to be something it’s not. It’s the kind of pub where the regulars anchor the room, the bar staff are sound, and the place really comes alive when there’s music on. Live bands and acoustic sets are a regular thing here, usually close enough that you feel part of it rather than stuck at the back watching from a distance. It’s relaxed, friendly, a bit rough-edged in the right way, and firmly rooted in Mexborough — a solid stop for a pint and some honest local music without the faff