Hare and Hounds in Kirklees

Staff were really welcoming and helped my elderly mum. Food was nice and not a long wait. The venue was nice and on a very idyic area.

Absolutely diabolical service. Arrived early sat outside in the sun for a drink for 20mins the got seated at table at 3.20 for 3.30 booking. Waitress totally ignored us had to ask to order said she didn’t know we were there!! Overheard another waitress telling someone else there was an hour wait for food. Called waitress over to order another drink after 15mins still no drink went to bar and got them ourselves. We left at 4.15 couldn't wait any longer no one acknowledged us. Clearly severely under staffed in both waitressing and kitchen if it takes over an hour to get a Sunday lunch. Or maybe a ploy to get you to keep buying drinks not sure which. Complained on the way out but no one seemed bothered. Won't be going back!!!

The food was fantastic, really good service, excellent atmosphere. Highly recommend. I would definitely return

Lovely staff and great food ,the place has a very welcoming feel to it kirsty and Daniel provided excellent service

Good food and a fantastic location with scenic views

This pub is beautiful, the food made by Danny and Dan was amazing we loved all of it! The servers Holly and Brett were wonderful, attentive and extremely polite. We had a brilliant time and will definitely be back! Possibly as soon as next week ….

We went for dinner on Friday night and the food was really good we both had the signature burger and it was delicious Josh was are served and was very good at what he does they are lucky to have him a favourite place of ours to come to.

We went for dinner on Friday night, food was lovely thanks Danny, Dan and Andrew. Joshua gave brilliant service. Couldnt recommend enough.

Food could be better but the location for the views couldn't get better

I went on date to Hare and Hounds recently and my chefs were Patrick, Danny, Andrew and my servers were Lorna and Josh. A******* effort from all of them, I cannot complain about anything.

Great atmosphere and excellent food, the staff that served us Brett and Kirsty were very helpful and friendly making us feel welcomed. The food was prepared by Dan & Dan so well done to them. My only frustration was that you don't sell Guinness 0 which is probably the most popular non alcoholic beer in the country so please reconsider.

A very enjoyable time was had by all ,dog friendly as well

We frequently visit The Hare and Hounds as the food is great, the staff are lovely, and they always make us feel welcome with our two dogs. I also love the fact that they have a doggy menu as well 🙂

The food was lovely and the lovely Karen waited on us, she was very polite and attentive without pestering us

One of the best pubs in the region. Fantastic views from the garden. Absolutely amazing food and nice staff. Highly recommended 👌

Great experience at Hare and Hounds. The Leek and Potato soup was delicious, followed by a really tasty Lamb Shepherds Pie.Nothing is too much trouble. Kirsty and Dan were both efficient and informative. Thank you for a lovely meal

We love this pub! Great atmosphere and the best gluten free fish and chips! Special thanks to James and Lorna for looking after us :)

Lovely place to visit. Well situated, homely inside and lots of parking. The service wasn't great. Everyone was very polite but not really attentive enough in terms of speed of receiving drinks, ordering etc... The food was OK but if I'm honest I was expecting more. I had the fish and chips and the fish didn't feel very fresh and whatever fish it was was very thin and mostly batter.

**10/10 Dining Experience – Perfect Steak and Exceptional Service!** We had an incredible dining experience on Friday! The steak was cooked to absolute perfection – exactly how we like it – and the flavours were outstanding. A special shout-out to Karen, our server, who was not only friendly and attentive but also gave us fantastic recommendations. Her suggestion for the sauce was spot-on, and my partner absolutely loved it! Everything from the food to the service was top-notch, and we couldn’t have asked for a better evening. Highly recommend this place, and we’ll definitely be back

Lovely family meal out. Food and atmosphere was amazing and great attentive service from our server Nelly and the team

Beautiful country pub, food and service excellent, we will be back

Pub in the country doing more than acceptable ale and fare.

Great service,ambience n lovely food

Food good, and they did have 50% off mains today which was very good value. Staff very friendly, as always. Nice venue.

Disappointed 😞 after seeing the reviews the place seemed to be amazing our future son-in-law booked a meal for us it was a special occasion as we were to meet our daughters perspective in-laws. So really wanting things to go well. Unfortunately that was not the case on arrival we were sat near the door it was so cold we asked to move to nearer the fire we were shown a table by a lady & seated by the radiator and windows which was very pleasant. Menus we had after sitting for 28.miniutes we were asked would you like to order by a pleasant young man we actually said a drink would be nice so he took our drinks order & food order Drinks came meal came ok not once were we approached and asked would if we like more drinks plates cleared. And was asked would you like a dessert yes we said ok I will get the menu well it never appeared we had to go ask for one then after 30 minutes a waitress arrived took the order then we waited & waited & waited 34.miniutes later the whole meal was a disaster food was reasonable but not outstanding if it had of been busy I would have understood however Saturday afternoon with less than 12 people in what on earth was going on we asked for the bill and omg the added a service charge on I hasten to add we had it removed good service gets a good tip and we decide what to give not the bar. It was such a let down that afternoon we left feeling very disappointed. We are now back in Spain this was a very important trip for us great meeting such lovely people however the bar let us down. At one point seemed more staff than customers.

Excellent food. Very busy but were warned of 1/2 hour delay as we ordered

Booked for Sunday dinner a week in advance. Ordered 4 starters and 10 minutes later were told they only had enough for 2 people to have prawns so one would have to swap. Just as starters arrived we were then informed they’d also run out of lamb and we’d have to change again. Overall food was good but make sure you dont have anywhere to be as main course took 1 hour 40 minutes to come out. Wouldn’t come back purely for the long delay and the fact that they dont have enough produce to fulfil the menu

Fantastic service tonight from out waitress Karen. As a table of 10, splitting the order and bill in to two, she handled it brilliantly, got our orders right first time, followed up on drinks orders and was really attentive, always with a great smile. A great credit to the establishment.

Went for food just before Christmas - safe to say it was delicious! our server, Karen, was really friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was so cosy... could not ask for more from the place!

Amazing food. Service was a little slow but was New Year's Eve. The waiter was lovely. Would definitely go again.

Great food, friendly staff, would definitely recommend it.

The pub was warm and a lovely welcome reception by staff on arrival .. lovely atmosphere within the resteraunt and table set beautifully for Christmas lunch. Food excellent and nothing to fault & very well presented considering how busy it was. Four of us all had different starters/mains/desserts.would most definitely return on Christmas Day again.staff polite / professional / attentive throughout our time there.. nothing was too much trouble ..thank you

This is our first time visiting the Hare and Hounds and we were not disappointed!! Excellent, attentive service from all the staff including the friendly table service from Em! We will definitely return and recommend you to our family and friends! The food quality and presentation was excellent ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

We just had a sitting for a table of 5 people. All the food was beautiful and Em who served us was spot on! Thanks very much I’m sure we will be back

I have dogs myself, but I don't understand why people take theirs to sit and eat a meal. Three dogs under one table, barking frequently, while the owners ate their food. It was not a pleasant experience for me or my family..

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

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

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

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.

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 👍🏻👍🏻

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!

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.

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!

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.

As always lovely food, service and atmosphere

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

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.

Well worth a visit you won't be disappointed

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!

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

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

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.

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!