Hare and Hounds in Kirklees

Excellent service James was really busy but made time to be attentive Food speaks for it self amazing chefs Good value for money

The pub was very warm and inviting .. staff cheerful/polite & service was excellent. We had breakfast with Santa.. took our 2 dogs who were given treats. The full breakfast was delicious & couldn't fault it.. good quality ingredients.

Nice comfortable large gastropub I visit regularly. Visited for a birthday celebration dinner and chose the Christmas festive menu which is good value for money and always generous portion sizes. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the place has a lot of atmosphere. There were a goodly number of other tables occupied but service was quick and the food was all freshly cooked and had some nice touches to it. I had slow cooked belly pork (very tender) with spring onion mash and vegetables (which included red cabbage braised in red currant jus); it was excellent. My wife chose Steak and venison pie (the meat braised in red wine), spring onion mash (she forwent the option of chips) and very tender seasonal vegetables; it was huge and I had to help her out a bit. For dessert I chose the sticky toffee Christmas pudding with brandy sauce; it was superb. My wife selected Trillionaires Chocolate cheesecake; a very chocaletey desert and she chose ice-cream as the accompaniment. We were both stuffed when we had finished. So many thanks to the chefs, Danny and Daniel who prepared the dinner so well, and to our waitress Kirsty who looked after us so well. We will be back before too long.

We went as a slightly chaotic group of 19 people (some with learning disabilities) and had a brilliant evening. Food was excellent and well presented. No drop in quality because of the Christmas rush. Jacob, who looked after our tables, was patient, welcoming, understanding, and very efficient. Nothing threw him. The atmosphere was excellent throughout. This was a repeat of what we did last year, and we will certainly do it again. This is certainly a place that has its act together.

Fabulous meal, warm welcoming team, would thoroughly recommend

Went with a friend for lunch. I had the chicken & avocado salad from the main menu (without the ciabatta), which was delicious. My friend ordered the aubergine gratin which was burned. After complaining and apologies it was quickly replaced and enjoyed. We did, however, had to wait a long time for our desert order to be taken, but again, after complaining it was quickly resolved to our full satifaction.The food was delicious and we decided we will be back.

We’ve been a few times and always enjoyed our meal. The Sunday lunch today was excellent. A massive helping and everything was hot and cooked perfectly. The server Karen was as always very helpful and friendly. Shout out to Patrick and Danny the chefs. Highly recommend the Hare and Hounds

We waited 50 minutes for our food, we booked 12:30 to avoid this, the pub wasn’t really that busy. We all ordered from the festive menu. We all had a turkey dinner. Me and dad had 2 tiny thin pieces of turkey, my partner had 1 thick piece, mum got one “chunk” that was obviously the end piece. There was no where near an acceptable amount of meat. I would have expected some mashed potatoes and a pig in blanket and stuffing and cranberry sauce on a festive meal. It was all only just warm. We usually have some form of Christmas decoration on the table and a Christmas cracker. We always bring our parents for a Christmas treat but this year we were very disappointed.

Great country pub. Haven't eaten there but do enjoy calling in on our travels.

What a lovely place to enjoy a Christmas gathering with Great Grandma. On a wild December evening the restaurant was still very cosy, staff very welcoming and the food delicious. Well done Karen, Holly, Danny and the rest of your team !! Looking forward to joining you for our next celebration 🎉 Jill & Mark

Took friends for their and it was absolutely beautiful. Great service from Kirsty and Lorna Great food cooked beautifully by chefs Danny and Daniel. 5 🌟

Lovely traditional Sunday lunch

Lovely cosy place, always great food.

Fantastic Sunday lunch for 6. All really enjoyed the experience, food was excellent and service was very attentive! Thanks so much ❤️

Had the pie of the day (turkey) which was beautiful - tasted just like when made at home. Veg was nicely cooked - not mushy. Served by Lorna and Kirsty who were great. Beer is spot on too

Such a lovely pub, perfect for a sandwich at lunch or a celebratory meal out. The vibe was superb. We’ve been going for years but the food quality is never disappointing. Staff are friendly and very welcoming, Abbie expertly took care of us and our dietary restrictions, and the food was exceptional!

Went for family meal. All nine of us enjoyed an excellent meal. I was very impressed with soup and lamb meal. Outstanding quality. Highly Recommended

Love this local of mine. Always a great atmosphere, Karen is always so lovely ☺️ as well of the rest of the team. Super dog friendly here also, my pup Mabel always loves coming here 🐶

We were excited to experience the Hare & Hounds for Sunday lunch, but unfortunately both the food and service were disappointing. The service was rushed, not enough servers for number of tables, and our server wasn't knowledgable enough about the menu. All the food arrived lukewarm. The roast beef was overcooked (requested pink) and the GF chicken dish was very underwhelming (and required an overly complex system of having to order via a tablet....why couldn't GF options be printed on the menu like other restaurants?). Overpriced for the quality of food and service offered. Unlikely to return for Sunday lunch again.

Super busy evening for food but Karen was attentive as per usual. We will be back :-)

We went for our 20th anniversary meal on 4Nov as we'd been to The Hare and Hounds for our first date. Although it was early on a Monday evening the fire was lit and the place welcoming. Had a nice meal, bottle of wine etc. While talking to one of the staff I mentioned it was 20 years to the day since we'd had our first date there. Low and behold 5 minutes later a platter with a selection of puddings arrived, on the house. Lovely touch, helped make the evening even more enjoyable.😊

1st time we've visited here since pandemic stopped us going out.Had a nice meal, good menu and staff very attentative. Pleasant to be back.

Beautiful location! The food was amazing and it was topped off by one of the best desserts I have ever had!! Had the Camembert bites for the starter, Hunters Chicken for mains and Chocolate flower pot for the dessert. Highly recommended for an afternoon lunch ! Staff were all in tune with each other and provided a 5Star customer service all afternoon. Will certainly be returning!! Updated 11/2024 Great service again this evening

If you are going to light the fires keep them going, so sad to see a dying fire when it's cold outside. Great pub, great location .... some staff shortages? Tables not cleared and this puts people off. A few tweaks and that's all it needs. Staff are friendly and welcoming but you can't keep people waiting at the bar. Hope it can be sorted 🙏

My meal here was awful. I ordered the signature burger and it was cooked to within an inch of its life! I was chipping my teeth on, and my fries were cold. I ate it though because it took 45 minutes to turn up and I didn't want to have to wait for another. The reason I gave two stars insted of one though was because my fiancee had the lasagne and that was actually quite nice, and it was hot. ...unlike my fries

Last couple of times I've been, I haven't come away thinking it was amazing, just average, perhaps even not worth the price. Sunday lunch wasn't hot, luke warm, but it was tasty. Sticky toffee pudding is 10 times better from lidl (them microwave ones) .. you only get a tickle of sauce at hare and hounds which is disappointing. All staff are very welcoming and friendly, but finished plates were left on the table too long after eating, had to wait fairly long for drink order and couple of extra bits. As a family of 6 we're usually in and out for a meal within about an hour, give or take, but this visit was over 2 hours. I'd still go again, but wouldn't be overly excited about it.

The Hare & Hounds is a great place to go for a meal or a drink. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff are friendly and attentive. The food is also excellent, with a wide variety of options to choose from have been quite a few times and always consistent

A lovely place to eat, with views over the moors to Huddersfield and beyond. Friendly service from Josh, good food, comfortable seating. It's also dog and family friendly.

Sophie was very friendly. Excellent service. The food was beautiful.

Service from Karen and Lorna was great Chicken burger was a bit average

I meet my friend here once a month, and I have just been with my mum and step dad for my birthday. Staff are always so kind and service is excellent. They are quick and price is decent. Will keep using here as our meet place.

Sunday lunch visit recommended by my son. In part because of the views at the rear. Clearly very popular and rightly so. It's a Vintage Inn pub. So wooden frame furniture, pastel paints etc brand decoration. Service was very attentive by Karen,helped by her laughing at my banter. Drink was brought to the promptly. The lazy choice Doom Bar on offer but the much better flavoured local beer Leeds Pale on offer. Ideal lunch beet with a low alcohol content. The food was served efficiently and well presented. I had turkey. But the portion was quite small and included a large fatty piece. Our server Karen, politely laughed at my nonsense banter. The staff were very friendly and smiley. My choice of dessert proved to be unavailable. But chose the Lemon bruleed tart, which was excellent. Maybe a sour coolie better than bland blueberry? Overall it was a very pleasant experience. I'd recommend you go and I will gladly revisit

It's OK,,,,,,, again what we had off the lunchtime special menu was ok ,,, not ala carte or fine dining,,, but not silly money so worth a visit if your passing 👍🏻👍🏻

Food OK and they did have 40% off mains which was a good deal. Staff friendly but rushed off their feet as it was busy.

We enjoyed our visit, the pub had a lovely atmosphere, the food was tasty and good portion size, staff were friendly, welcoming and very efficient

We came for a midweek meal and was not disappointed! The pub itself was cosy clean and welcoming. We were served by the lovely Karen and Holly who were friendly and polite. The food was tasty, fresh and there’s plenty of choice! We’ll definitely be back!

Haven't been for a long time, but called in for dinner on the spur of the moment, and ao pleased we did! Really lovely atmosphere, good range of choice on the menu, delicious food and great service from Karen and Holly. We will be back very soon!

Booked a table for 2 for early evening Tuesday, our food was really good and the service we received from Karen and Holly was great, they were friendly,welcoming and very efficient. We would definitely go back.

50 minute wait for food - not great with young kids. The food tasted strange. There was no gravy on the yorkshire pudding. The beef was tough and dried out and the turkey floppy and unappealing. The stuffing was missing from the adults roasts. Nobody came and asked if we were okay. Now back home hungry and 80 quid lighter. Really disappointing!

Booked in fairly last minute for a birthday meal with a family of 7 and the team were more than accommodating. The food was delicious, with our orders ranging from pizza to sea bass and lamb. The team got everything right and took the time to ensure it was all served together, drinks order taken straight away and a full table of starters/ mains that ticked everyone’s box. Unlike other restaurants, we weren’t rushed at all, had plenty of time to catch up while our server, Josh G, checked in making sure our drinks were always flowing. Josh really made our night, from his attentive service, to his great banter, he’s a real asset to the team and went out of his way to ensure we had a perfect night. A lovely evening for all, great food, great service and fantastic staff that really make the venue. Thanks all!

Excelant staff very helpful ,food very nice All in all very nice experience the staff made us so welcome and were very attentive.

Came yesterday with my Son and daughter in law for my birthday. The food was amazing and the staff was brilliant they went out of their way to make it perfect. Give this place a chance won't regret it .

Everytime I am staying in the area and I'm wanting a substantial evening meal in a relaxing environment I will make my way to the Hare and Hounds secure in the knowledge that I will not be disappointed. My most recent visit over 2 days was no exception! Holly and Karen were on duty at the bar and quickly sorted me out with a nice quiet table out of the way of the main area. Having had one of those days that just "kept giving" it was exactly what I'd requested. Unless there's been a disaster of biblical proportions I will always go for the steak, medium rare with chips and all the trimmings. I've never regretted it yet. You can tell that it's a quality piece of meat, I'm betting locally sourced and always cooked to perfection. On the second night there, the serving staff were very busy so the chef brought my meal out himself when it was ready as he didn't want it to spoil. A man with pride in his work... Top marks all round!!! As Arnie says, "I'll be back", and as Status Quo sang, "Again and Again!"....

Great pub, with good menu choice. We came for a Sunday roast and James our sever was the perfect gravy host. 10/10 would recommend.

We didn't know anything about this restaurant so we're highly delighted when it turned out to be brilliant. The restaurant was full but we git a table in the bar area which was good. Can't fault this restaurant. We will return.

We booked at the Hare and Hounds to celebrate our daughter ‘s birthday. The meal was very nice. Karen and Holly our server’s were very attentive. As I had told them prior to our arrival that it was a birthday occasion they brought out a decorated plate with a chocolate brownie on and sang happy birthday!! A lovely touch. Thank you ladies.

Good menu at reasonable prices. Lovely well cooked & presented food. Attentive staff and wonderful ambience

As always lovely food, service and atmosphere

Beautiful place inside and out, service was excellent food was good just found the parsnips undercooked but everything else lovely

Nice place, Good food, kinda cosy feel to the place.. Dog friendly. Can just turn up and be seated but probably best to book in advance as otherwise seating could be limited.

Expensive drinks…£4.80 for a Pint of lime and soda! Food is largely ping and ding.

Just ordered from here via Uber Eats and they knocked it out of the park! Used to eat here a while ago but wasn't a fan of the menu at the time. So glad we ordered this for tea, was absolutely phenomenal and the presentation was gold standard. Thank you so much!

Well worth a visit you won't be disappointed

We really enjoyed our meal at the Hare & Hounds. Food was lovely and our servers Holly & Lorna were so friendly & attentive. Will definitely be back!

We really enjoyed our night, tasty food and drinks. A relaxing atmosphere. Karen and Holly are so lovely, many thanks!

A very enjoyable experience for the four of us. Food, drink and staff (Kirsty and Daniel) were excellent

What an amazing country pub with absolutely stunning views. The service from Karen and Liam and the food was out of this world thanks to chefs Sally and Patrick. Worth every penny. If I am ever this way again we will be back!

Vegan aubergine gratin absolutely amazing.. Very helpful and friendly bar staff... can't fault anything.. absolutely perfect

We have just enjoyed a lovely meal at the Hare and Hounds. Our server Jacob was incredibly pleasant and courteous as were the other staff who served us. The food was delicious and the restaurant is comfortable and relaxed. The prices and portion sizes are very reasonable for the quality. We will definitely be back.

Dropped in on way back from Whitby, nice pint, nice food, pub was empty due to time of day, but would recommend

Good food and choice, good service and welcome from Kirsty & Josh, nice atmosphere, great location, always consistent 👍

A very long wait for food, despite reordering a week in advance. Not as hot as it could have been. The meal was good, but expensive for what we had.

Been here a few times for Sunday lunch. It's okay but seems to same veggies all the time. Would like to see some old fashioned veggies, swede, proper cabbage etc...but that's only my opinion. I like the idea of the small pud deal they have on the menu. Staff lovely and attentive, especially Karen. She was lovely. We will be back, I'll just try different dish 😂

Lovely country pub with excellent views across the valley. Nice selection if beers wines and spirits. Good food and very attentive staff. Lots of parking. Beer garden could do with an extension but rare number of good weather days probably makes it unecomonical. Always worth a visit.

Called in for Sunday dinner. It was really busy but they managed to find a table for us. The food and service was excellent. James was our server and nothing was too much trouble. He even sorted a smaller portion of the belly pork for my mother in law. She was made up. Would definitely recommend.

A lovely little pub, which offers a lovely atmosphere. A big thanks to Jacob for his attentiveness and friendliness

Been here a handfull of times now and they always serve amazing food! We always end up being served by Karen who is lovely as always plus the Neck Oil on tap is a top pick!

Very nice and cosy pub which is totally dog friendly. You can get water for your dog and you can even buy a meal for it. Mine liked the sausages. I liked the chicken and pancetta pie. They also serve good Ale like Doom Bar. We had a very pleasant meal with friends. Would recommend and come again.

Great fish n chips. Gorgeous batter, crispy and fluffy chips. Mushy peas good but not enough. Really good meal.

Just been here for the first time today, Sunday roast was amazing lovely food and a great portion. We were served by Karen who was friendly and attentive. Beautiful food in a beautiful location, we will definitely be back !

Not a local, (live 8 miles away) but a lovely country pub with very scenic outlook. Been coming here for a few years, not often but when weather is sunny, what a view. Visited recently but my wife likes to drink tonic water but was told only draught tonic available, no bottled tonic. This may sound a very trivial comment but is meant as advice to the management. If you drink gin and tonic you like to add the tonic from a bottle . This is the first time I have been to a public house to be told no bottles. The pub and atmosphere is brilliant but as I say this is a suggestion to the management.

Food was great and very hot. Staff were very friendly and helpful. One of our party was gluten free and they did everything to make sure they got the right things.

Food was delicious and service excellent. Was nice to be able to sit in the garden and enjoy a drink after our meal.

Passed this and decided to stop because it looked lovely and it didnt dissapoint

A beautiful gastro pub in a picturesque countryside location on a sunny Saturday afternoon. The team made us very welcome and with great service and a relaxed atmosphere it was a perfect. Lots of temping dishes on the menu. We chose the beautifully cooked and presented sea bass, the tasty chicken and pancetta pie with super fresh vegetables for mains and really enjoyed the food and the experience. I would definitely visit again.

Great food, staff were absolutely lovely and so very helpful! They went over the top so we could have a great meal, thanks!

Called on the off-chance and was so glad we did. The surroundings are pleasant, the staff, Karen and Holly, were welcoming, helpful and friendly. The food was excellent. What was intended to be a quick bite to eat turned into a three course meal and a delightful evening. Will definitely be returning.

Very relaxed atmoshere, friendy staff and very tasty food.

Had lunch yesterday 11th July 2024 Lovely meal, Kirsty and Daniel looked after us well. Pleasant atmosphere and very reasonable well presented door. A good find.

Kirsty was lovely as was another waitress who served us ..The food is always good..apart from the Roast potatoes..undercooked and bland..they were on our previous visit as well..we all left them shame..also one waitress was very rude to our birthday friend when she asked for a couple of extra biscuits with our coffees...refused..we said we would pay .she said we don't sell biscuits and walked away..luckily the other young girl was happy to get us some..and a small choc heart ...pity other one couldn't have done it!. She was a larger waitress ..

Great traditional pub & good food, popped in for Sunday lunch ,

Good pint, for a Saturday it was a bit quiet

Nice and quiet .great food and service and price good too .

First visit Get together with friends. The menu had a good amount of choice and the food was tasty and nicely presented Sophie looked after us, she was kind , friendly and attentive. A thoroughly enjoyable evening , thank you

We picked this restaurant, as it has outdoor dining with a view. When the weather is hot, there is a nice cooling breeze.

Great understanding of gluten free options

Perfect setting with great food. Dog friendly (snacks and water provided)

Booked an impromptu meal for same night (Saturday). We were able to book a table. Greeted with a welcoming smile, shown to the table advised of the soup of the day and the pie. Waited on by Karen who was professional, polite and friendly. Food was delicious and served in good time between courses. We shall return and recommend to family and friends.

Lovely pub with lovely food and friendly staff

Brilliant meal and great staff. Karen was excellent. Brilliant

Abiee was attentive, efficient and friendly. The food here is always first class. We travel almost an hour to eat here.

Well nice great value well clean defo go again food bit on high side but what do u expect when your getting 5 star food ..portions bit big lol just been again beef pie well lush

The menu choice suits every appetite and the food is excellent only surpassed by the friendly staff who cannot do enough for you. The beer selection is good, Wainwright for me.

Service from Jacob polite and excellently paced. Lovely country pub feel. Great place to bring people on a Sunday aft!

Great stop off after the uphill section of my walk with great views and a well pulled pint, great service from Sophie and Jacob. I can roll back down the hill to Mirfield well refreshed!

Really good service, gorgeous food 😀

Quintessential country pub with great food and treats for your furry friends.

Excellent food , excellent service. Karen was extremely friendly, & hadxa couple of laughs with us, she made our outing extra special. Thank you Karen . The pub is in a beautiful location and very clean & smart. Would highly recommend going in and eat if your in the area.

The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I had the vegan burger (less the cheese) ... the staff were very accommodating.

Excellent fish and chips ....as always . Perfect size mini dessert and coffee for those who want a pudding but not too big . Sophie our server was brilliant . Very enjoyable experience.