Star pubs are advertising the Tenancy of The Barleycorn. The advert says that the pub, currently part of the Punch Taverns group, will transfer to Star Pubs & Bars operational control from 04/03/2018 . Star Pubs & Bars is owned by the Heineken Group. David Forde, UK Managing Director, said that Heineken welcomes new licensees to Star Pubs and Bars, and look forward to working with them to grow their businesses and create successful pubs in the heart of communities across the UK. More details here