Hare and Hounds in Burnley

Came with my grandma and grandad for food as they come to the pub all the time for drinks , absolutely loved it the food was amazing and would definitely come again

Went on Sunday to sample the menu to be told they only had burgers or roast dinner! Was served a bottle of white wine which was put on the table with no wine cooler and 2 dirty glasses which the waitress begrudgingly changed. Service was very slow, another table had food brought out by someone who I believe is the new chef in clothes that were covered in paint! We wasn't asked about desserts or more drinks at anytime and the atmosphere was poor. Food on arrival was OK but will not be returning due to the ambiance and miserable staff .

It's a wonder the management find anyone to work for them. Friendly, helpful staff are spoken to terribly, even witnessed one in tears.

We were invited to a funeral Reception to celebrate someone's life passing. The newly returned restaurant room was really nicely done, with bi-folding doors full length of the room and very tastefully decorated. We had a choice of two home made plate pies, cheese and onion and meat and potato. The cheese and onion was really tasty, with nice lumps of cheese and pieces of onion. The wife had the meat and potato and she said it was lovely with big chucks of steak. Also either mushy peas or baked beans and a selection of pickled beatroot or red cabbage. All in all a really nice send off with good home cooked food. And the bear was nice too.

Twice me and my 4 year old daughter has come to this pub! Once last Sunday understood that they were busy so we got a drink and waited to see if a table came available! Not once did any staff come up to us to be polite and advice a waiting time completely ignored. However gave them the benefit of the doubt and thought we would try and again. This afternoon came in no one hardly in one couple and a family of three. We sat down asked for a menu and staff just said no fully booked. So we left I called up and asked if I could have a table was told we can have one at 2:30pm without saying how many and it was literally. This was in half an hour. So I don't know how they can refuse us but book someone without knowing how many people half hour later! I actually felt not welcome at all and I have no idea what me and my four year old has done. Craven Hiefer is the way forward! Will never step foot in here again.

Booked for late Sunday tea and couldn’t fault anything. Service spot on, ok didn’t have any chicken breasts left so went for the cheese and onion pie for me and hubby had the Cumberland sausages. Spot on, food hot, tasty and filling. Loved the crunchy onions in the pie ❤️

Terrible service booked at six ,wasn't served till 7.30 had roast beef which was tough , cheese pie party was also very tough . The meals arrived at separate times, wasn't a good experience this time

Had a great meal at the Hare and Hounds, took my mum too. Fabulous food and ate in the newly decorated dining room with the fabulous views. Will definitely return for food, and often pop in for a drink with our dogs and sit on the new terrace outside. Always have a bowl for a dog drink too. Highly recommended.

We have been here for 2 bonfire nights and they were fantastic so we decided to go for food after the refurb. The views are amazing and absolutely breathe taking from the pub. The food was delicious and great value for money. Will definitely be visiting again very soon.

Booked a table for 5pm, arrived at 4.55 they said they didn’t have my booking, no offer of a table didn’t seem to be bothered won’t be going or recommending terrible service

Popped in on a Saturday afternoon as was staying in the area. Warmly greeted by the bar staff who then took our order, set us up a tab and informed us of food options. We had a couple of baguettes which were really nice, very generous portions. The beer was also good quality. Bar staff were excellent, really looked after us and made us feel welcome. Everything was reasonably priced as well. All in all a really nice place to eat and have a beer, highly recommend.

Been several times with no issue. This time we sat on a table and decided to move as it was reasonably quiet and nobody had yet greeted us. Sat down and waited, nothing, went over the the bar area to be told the usual which is fair enough. Young bar staff took our order (no fault to her, shes always polite) the manager then brought the beers over and said quite loudly that ordering 6 beers between 3 had slowed their team down and that we are incredibly rude. Naturally this got our backs up as we hadnt been explained this and thought we was saving the staff from.another trip to the bar. As we then went over to confront them the female.manager tried to square up to me quite literally. Fortunately the luxury of cameras these days caught a nice chunk. I'll be in touch.

This was the third time we ate here and it was the last. The last two times were not good, but the food I was served this time was nothing short of appalling .We were there with three of our friends, all five of us thought the food was disgusting. The service was all but non existent. Lesson learned.

Booked a table here for family.All Covid 19 precautions were in place.Steff the owner was very helpful when were entering the pub,he came out and moved his signage so we could have easy access. The beer and wine was very quaffable.The food we ordered was very goo.Served hot and there was plenty. Service very good.Definitely return,need to book. Thank you very much.

brilliant meal out, food was fantastic and the service was even better would highly recommend a visit

Booked a meal this evening with my son and grandchildren. We were very impressed with the efforts they’d gone to in order to keep everyone safe. All the tables freshly sanistised and spaced out and each of the tables outside were clearly spaced out with their surrounding areas marked out so you didn’t get too close to anyone. Very friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Food was good too and a bargain thanks to Dishi Rishi.

Visited on the 1st day of opening ! Was appalled by the amount of people in there ! No social distancing was 4 girls being sick in the toilets ! Will never visit again disgusting pub ! Informed the landlady’s and landlord they just laughed

Seriously surprised by the negative reviews of this place- go here regularly the food is lovely and I’ve never had a problem with the cleanliness, it’s always spotless! I’ve never felt more welcome, the landlord and landlady are amazing and they’ve turned the place around! Couldn’t want for a better pub, so glad that we have finally got landlords who look after the locals whilst also catering for everyone else- amazing! Alway 5* from us xxx

Called for lunch and a few drinks , food was not fresh ( frozen) had Sunday dinner and the meat was awful , I complained to the landlady and she basically said if you don’t like it don’t come again , very very rude , the pub itself was dirty and smelt damp , toilets were disgusting and looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in weeks , will never go to this pub again ! BE WARNED

Rude landlady and landlord , food cold and burnt , dirty drinks glasses and the pub smelt of dogs will not return again

Late Sunday lunch with family.....lush. Good honest home cooked grub at a great price. Staff all really pleasant, great service.

We had won a voucher at a charity event the week before for a meal for 2 and a bottle of wine at the hare and hounds. Both ordered the mixed grill and had a rather nice bottle of merlot. Great pub grub, all homemade and fresh. Service was also great, we were supposed to order at the bar but the lovely lady came and took our order at the table as we had the voucher. Would highly recommend.

Popped in for quick evening meal. Well done to the new landlords . Not been here for a few years and the new layout is a great improvement. Locals extremely friendly and landlords equally so. Food was standard fare- good value and tasty. Will definitely be returning.

Visited Saturday for a family meal. Just snuck in before the bonfire and fireworks. Brilliant*****. Food was excellent. And alLloyds finished off with a cracking fireworks display. Well done!!!!

The Fireworks display was excellent, well planned and nothing left to chance. lots for children to keep them amused. Great fireworks loads of families a thoroughly good do. Well done everybody to making the event a complete success.

Called in at 5:30 on a Friday. It was packed with locals who had obviously just finished work. Hard work getting through them to the bar.Found a table then ordered our food, two mains fo £15. We opted for Scampi and Cheese and Onion pie. My pie came with very nice chips and Beans. The pie was a lovely big wedge and was very tasty. The wife enjoyed her Scampi too.The staff were great, nice pub grub, well cooked.

Called in one Sunday to see what Sunday roast was like, and I must say it was excellent and value for money 2 roast dinners £14 and plates were plentiful. Was in with my friends on fri 11th Oct 2019 just for a few drinks and the surroundings inside are really pleasant as it’s just been partially refurbished well worth a visit.

Having been out with the grandchildren, fancied a thirst quenching drink. Popped in here and decided to stay for food as the roast looked amazing. Daughter had the roast beef and the two grand children shared a child’s roast, they thoroughly enjoyed it. Daughter said beef was beautiful and the portions were generous. I had the cheese and onion pie, very nice and hubby had a jacket with tuna and salad. All the food was great down to earth pub grub.Two rounds of drinks, three adult mains and a child’s meal £46, very reasonable, most main meals inc roasts on two for £14 offer. Staff lovely and accommodating.

Stopped here for a bite to eat as we heard they’d started food. Good menu, not overly fussy or too much to choose from. Good basic pub grub. Had the cheese and onion pie other half had the trio of sausages. Food was lovely and very filling, nice clean well presented food. Good choice of cask ales on the bar and well kept. Staff friendly and attentive. Well worth a visit and not expensive on your pockets

Attended a family event and there was a buffet, so why the review. Well firstly the kitchen didn’t take the easy way out and plate up your standard frozen food with some plain sandwiches. Secondly what the produced was great tasting, so much so I will certainly be going back to try the normal menu.

Good food with absolute massive helpings, varied menu, British cuisine, service a little slow at times. Prefer to eat in the bar area rather than the restaurant as the tables can be a bit too close together.

Visited for family tea mid week and had excellent home cooked food. Served very quickly and well presented. Very reasonable prices, £78 for six of us with starters and a couple of puddings, I had fillet steak which was lovely and I’m sure bumped up the average price. Will definitely visit again.

Pie and peas, you would think what could go wrong? Tepid peas and a blob warm peas. How could anybody mess that up?? Well the Hare and Hounds can!

Average pub food over priced for what it is locals swearing at the bar, frosty landlady and smelly dogs sniffing our food. Rubbish end to a lovely family walk.

Excellent food just popped in amazing food all home made food especially the chips been in a few times but today some people booked in for the Sunday lunch and they was fussy and they walked out! They missed a really good home made roast!

Nos quedamos aquí con un grupo grande. Tuvimos una hora de sobra antes del almuerzo, el personal del bar era agradable y divertido hablar con. Tuvimos un fantástico almuerzo buffet para nuestro grupo. Volvería, ya sea en pareja o con un grupo grande. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente.

Ignore any negative reviews friendliest owners I've ever met bend over backwards love this place family and adult friendly

Visited last night with my wife for the steak night.choice of three steaks.rump/sirloin/rib-eye.we both opted for the rib-eye cooked medium.both came with chips onion rings peas and grilled tomato.service quick and steaks cooked to our liking.Great value at £8.50 per person.thanks Darren and Janet and rest of staff.looking forward to trying the Sunday lunch soon.not forgetting the great range of cask ales on offer.always on top form .

Very clicky pub landlord not a nice person was very disappointed there is nothing nice to say about this place really

Mi compañero eligió este lugar porque tenían una buena variedad de opciones sin gluten. Nos dieron Almuerzo aquí con algunos amigos antes de ir a casa por el sur.

Lovely meals.and couple of lagers, very nice friendly local.pub, very reasonable to. Rounded.off with a couple.of games of pool.

This pub is a little craker. Food great. People friendly. The landlord and landlady cant do enough to make your visit one you will remember. Keep it up guys, we will be back soon!!

We used the function room here for my mum's party the the location is good and lovely views ideal size for a family party we had a good time only thing that let it down was the catering the pie and peas were not very good at all we were very dissatisfied

We went on Sunday for a get together. We didn't want to go to a chain pub or restaurant and as my friend said we need to support local businesses lets give it a try. The price was £8 approx for a carver which I thought was a bit pricey but it should be good if they charging this much. I was so wrong, the food was disgusting! You paid for the meal at the bar in exchange you received a raffle ticket, you handed the ticket to the service area were the 'chef' asked which meat you desired, beef and gammon or both were the options. I didn't see any sign of a carvery, she disappeared into the back then returned with the meat on the plate already covered in gravy (hot beef and cold gammon) with a cooked frozen Yorkshire pudding. The vegetables were a joke. Sat in a hot server were cooked tinned peas, roast potatoes from frozen, grey green beans, and cabbage and overcooked carrots and new potatoes. There was no sauces to accompany the meal, the knives and forks were set incorrectly and to top it off the fire alarm kept going off. I will not be returning any time soon believe me!

Huge car park at rear of the pub. The place is spotlessly clean with very friendly Landlord and staff. Our food was only Pie and Peas but these were delicious and piping hot. There was quite a large party of us but nothing was too much trouble. I wish I lived closer because I would be sure to frequent the place. A proper Local Pub.

This pup could rival The Sparrow Hawk if they got a chef, renovated the dining room, put in large patio windows and removed the privat hedge to expose the beautiful views! A 'winner' begging to be developed.

The Hare and Hounds in Harle Syke - a great little country pub which has been recently refurbished. Tasty and very reasonably priced food on the menu. Large car park to the rear with beer garden and stunning views! Give this place a visit, you won't be disappointed.

Visited here on sunday for roast as it has just recently reopened and was always a favourite. The food was excellent- choice of 3 roasts all came with plenty of veg and potatoes in fact the chicken was a full half !! Deserts were tasty and at £10 for 2 courses was excellent value for money. The beer is good too- real ales from the local Worsthorne Brewery- brewed only 500m down the road !!

Hi All, the Hare and Hounds at Hagate is OPEN again, went there with a group of friends for a drink or two, the Hare had opened for the bank holiday weekend and it was clear it needed a bit more work on it but what had been done was nice. I understand it is opening up as a small brewery pub and will also be serving food but only on Sundays at the moment, its to early to tell what the Hare will turn out like but iys good to see it open again. I will post more information as it developes.

Just to let you all know the Hare And Hounds is closed again and is up for sale, hope someone with a bit of vision gets it and it relives it former glory as a good pub and restaurant.

we went for a Sunday carvery today, the meal was cold,we thought that we would pick our own meal, the staff just come over with food on the plate,if they did that they should ask which veg you like before putting it on,the veg was over cooked would not go there again.Also when you go into the main pub people look at you ,we thought that we had two heads.

Nip in here due to no darts board where we was staying, friendly 2 darts boards and a pool table, lovely place.

We went to this restaurant a few weeks ago with friends and food was good, service was good. So we went again. Staff were friendly, but bare meals were not available, only the carvery. There was no vegetarian alternative. The mash was lumpy, veg not seasoned.

Went here for the Carvery on Sunday 2nd March, very tasty, food was hot and good value for money, not to busy but we went about 2'o' clock have been told it gets busy around 6. would go again and take friends.

Reopened just before Christmas. Offering a carvery on Sundays and bar snacks on Saturdays. Nice friendly staff and a good selection of real ales.

Been here a few times with friend, food was good value, nice atmosphere and good beers. but the Hare was closed about 2 months back and has been up for sale since, there is talk that a buyer has been found, but no sign of it opening anytime soon.

We are very pleased to have a local place were we can dine. The staff is amazing, and Sue is always checking everybody, A very friendly place to go, with beautiful views.

Despite living in the area and the good reviews on Tripadvisor we had never been to the Hare & Hounds until last Saturday. Stuck for a place to go without booking and not wanting ethnic cooking we thought we'd try our luck.A big car park was sparsely populated with cars but had tremendous views across the countryside. The restaurant is an extension towards the rear of the building and, like the car park, was almost empty. Just six other diners (two tables) meant the atmosphere seemed a bit lacking and the décor and furniture seemed to be stuck in a 30 year (or more) time warp. Not exactly a cheerful place to be but the food served was not only good but very fairly priced. The meat in the steak pie was excellent and my wife's pork with tarragon very enjoyable. Starters were somewhat limited and the presentation of the garlic mushrooms was unusual. All in all we enjoyed our visit but couldn't work out why it was so quiet on a Saturday night at 7.30pm. It can't possibly be the unappealing décor and furniture could it?

This is a gem of a restaurant at the rear of the village pub. We had hoped to go during the week but were told the restaurant was only opened at the weekend but we could have the same food served in the bar. The bar is typically a pub bar and the seating wasn't what we wanted for a family dinner.We booked for the weekend and went with family and friends. We were the first in the restaurant and were greeted by all the staff. The service was excellent and we received as much attention even as the restaurant filled with other diners. The menu offered plenty of choice and everyone was more than happy with their meal.I would suggest better publicity and changing the signage over the restaurant which shows that they are open during the week. The views in summer would be spectacular, for those who do not know the area and think it's all industry and chimneys they would be pleasantly surprised.

I was so pleased that we chose the Hare & Hounds to go for somewhere different to eat.Their menu was first class with a different choice of food to tantalise all pallets, even the vegetarian option looked tasty.Our food was piping hot with plenty on the plates, I had the cheese & Onion pie(thought I had died and gone to heaven)lots of tasty cheese and the pastry was light just like your Mum used to make it.Wonderful starters as well Black pudding with whole grain mustard another exceptional dish.The icing on the cake for me was the room, spectacular views, comfortable, roomy and spotless dining experience, with quick and efficient staff who served out food promptly and with a smile.Cost for our Sunday lunch three starters, three mains, two puddings with drinks £42.00 beat that .Colner58

Party of 5 us went on a Saturday evening. Good menu selection, daily specials available. The service was excellent, very attentive staff.

Myself and my husband, plus the rest of my family regularly go to the Hare and Hounds and have never been disappointed. We always have a good meal. Its not gastro pub food but its lovely all the same. The menu includes includes a selection of tasty pies, gammon and steaks, sandwiches. My favourite is the peppered chicken and rice! The best pub grub in Burnley! We do tend to sit in the pub part for food and drinks as it is a lot more informal and relaxing than the restaurant at the back (which in my opinion is better suited for a more formal meal out, or if you are in a large group, or want to hire the whole room for a function) In the summer it is a lovely place to sit outside and enjoy the fabulous view of the moors and the countryside surrounding the village of Briercliffe (on the edge of Burnley) We have also been to a few theme nights and always had a great time and really good value for money. Thank you Sue and Grahame and all the staff at the Hare and Hounds for always providing the best customer service and for being lovely too!

We've visited the Hare and Hounds a few times for food over the past couple of years and everytime we have been disappointed. Our most recent visit was for a function where they served a really disappointing buffet.I agree with a previous reviewer. The restaurant is has no atmosphere at all. By all means go for a pub snack, but don't expect anything more.

Had a super evening out ,good tasty food,well cooked,large portions.Waiters were smart andhelpful. We had such a good choice and the desserts were a treat.We was not rushed and wasmade really welcome

Excellent place for a pint, beer well looked after and barmen always on top form! Had some tea with my sister dead tasty and plenty of it definatly value for money! The way forward there is also a beautiful resturant area overlooking the veiws if you want something more intimate!

Valentine's Dinner was exceptionally good value & the food was out of this world. The atmosphere was bliss and the service was second to none! I will certainly be back again and will recommend to all I know. Thank You for making our Special Evening even more Special. X x X X x X

We decided to go to the Hare and Hounds after reading "Trip Advisor" reviews. Unfortunately the experience didn't match the high rating it had been given. The restaurant is in a dated extension to the pub and is furnished with cheap furniture. There is little atmosphere and when we visited (Friday evening), there were only 6 diners in total.The food was at best average, I had 1/2 roast duck and my wife had steak and ale pie.The service was fine and the coffee was good but if this is supposed to be one of the best pubs in Burnley to eat, according to your reviewers, I feel concerned for the culinary tastes of the Burnley folk. We wouldn't recommend it to our friends and we won't be going back. Sorry.

I have to say that the organised New years Eve Party was a credit to Sue, Graham and all the staff involved. From arrival onwards this event was superb, the decorations were obviously very well thought out with great imagination and the presentation was second to none. The food was fantastic followed by the DJ, midnight piper, champagne and even bacon sarnies in the early hours. Totally a night to remember and one which we all want to repeat next year, once again well done.

The Hare and Hounds reputation is well deserved,the first thing that hits you is the sparkling cleanliness of the place,this gives you confidence to eat in the excellent restaurant.The staff are all pleasant and helpful and are led by the friendly and efficient owners Sue and Graham,one of the many highlights is the weekly quiz on Tuesday nights,see you there.

well wat can i say wat a brill nght the food was amazing the entertainment was just has good topped of with that the dj had organised a piper to bring in the new year all turned out to be a night to remember highly recommended (nicola)

Leaving our home in “Salmondland” to visit the Lancashire metropolis of Burnley, we have sometimes found ourselves in the Hare & Hounds.This hostelry commands a prominent position overlooking the valley to the moors beyond and has a secure park for your 'horse'power from where you can enter into the warm and comfortable surroundings.The staff are immediately friendly - eager to serve and offering advice on the excellently kept local beers and food available. The food is always freshly cooked to order from a varied menu to suit all sizes of appetite.The seating is in two rooms - one housing a pool table and dart board – the other a more formal lounge. To the rear is a function suite available for hire - or it is rumoured, for the lucky regulars, for the 'themed nights' held during the year. (Start being a regular now and possibly have an invite to the excellent Hogmanay party - one not to be missed!)In fact, The Hare & Hounds is everything a visitor would like to find in a 'traditional'English pub and it is thanks to Sue and Graham for making it so - wish there were more like them.Haggis Hunter

We have as a family experienced some memorable New Years Eve's in different parts of the world, and at our age there have been quite a few !. Last New Year's eve (2011/112) , on the recommendation of a friend ,we went to the Hare Hounds. It was an exceptional night that we all enjoyed,including close family who travelled down from Scotland to join us.Because of this experience, we again chose to bring in the New Year at the H&H. I thought it would of a similiar high standard to the previous year. I have to say to our amazement,it was even better !!.It was a diamonds and black tie themed dinner dance .We were greeted on our arrival in the main bar by friendly staff serving excellent canapes, followed by the really nice touch of having our photos taken. We were then invited into the beautifully decorated Restaurant for our meal.The food was beautifully cooked with each course, exceptional in its own right. This was enhanced by the service from the friendly and attentive staff, who seemed to anticipate our every need without appearing intrusive. The whole evening was exceptional in the absolutely seamless delivery of a fabulous experience and wonderful start to the New Year.There was a free raffle in which very one seemed to the winner of a quality prize. There followed a disco with everyone including the staff joining in. Much to the delight of our Scottish visitors the disco tunes were interrupted by the stirring sounds by of a piper in full regalia piping in the new year,while we all drank pink champagne. Wonderful !. We then caried on dancing well into the early hours with bacon butties providing furhter sustenance.The level of detail and attention to it, from trilbies for the men,diamonds for the ladies was as impressive as I have seen anyhwerein my travels. This created a fabulous atmosphere in a beautifully dressed venue. I think it says it all when our family from Edinburgh have said there is no where else they would rather spend New years Eve than with Sue,Graham and their exceptional staff .I would on behalf of our family and friends, like to say a very big Thank You , and wish you all a much deserved, Happy and Prosperous New Year. Frank,Liz,Elle,Myke,Elaine and Tony

Having heard from our friends what a good food pub it was, with weekly/weekend food and hospitality, we decicided to bring in the New Year in with our friends, for the Black Tie and Tiara Dinner dance. When we arrived we were greeted at the door, The waitresses served us with the most delightful canopies, then we had photos taken. From there we was taken to a beautifully dressed room to start our 7 course meal. Every course was a culinary delight cooked to perfection. We then had a free raffle and the prizes were all quality, and to my delight, I won one. We all joined in the dancing and at midnight the Landlady had got a piper in for piping in the new year with complimentary Pink Champagne. We danced till the early hours and at 02.00 Bacon Sandwiches were brought round to keep us going. I can honestly say it was the best New Year's Eve I've had. The decor, ambience, food, entertainment was top class, even down to the table presentation with trilby hats for the guys and tiaras for the ladies, table runners and crystals poppers and helium balloons. Even the ceiling was cover with baubles and decorations. It really was Fantastic and would highly recommend every side to this traditional pub, with all the trimmings of The Ritz. Amazing!! I look forward to calling in this year for bar snacks and meals in your ala carte restuarant and for your future celebration dinner dances. Well done and thank you for making it so so special. All the best for 2013. Les and Jim Dyson

Checked on Tripadvisor and found Hare and Hounds, must have been 20 years ago since we had been there.We found the place well decorated, clean and tidy.Staff are very friendly and service was perfect, we had a started and main each and it came in good time and was very tasty.We were in the pub part 7 small tables seating was comfortable, good music (not too loud) so a good recommendation from Tripadvisor and reviewers.Very big Car Park at the side.We will be going again.

Get very busy, lovely food, families welcomed.limited parking. Lovely views from pub.worth every penny !!!

Well..... Just been to hare and hounds again for a meal (without the kids) just had main courses, i had steak and ale pie again, and the wife had chicken stuffed with black pudding, end pepper corn sauce, it was fantastic ! And was stuffed ! Was busy too, but quick service.

Nice atmosphere, good selection of food and cask ales. Not cheap but not expensive either. The food was good, well cooked and good portions.

having been here for a few evening meals .we found the food and sevice wonderful, and very reasonably priced so we booked the restaurant for our Pearl wedding celebrations. The hosts and staff were very helpfull and profesional and made our day very special ,. all our guests enjoyed the food and the sevice and of course the views from the windows were magnificent .also plenty parking spaces in the car park . J and D Cookson.

My partner and I went here for our evening meal whilst the children were at their school disco and we had a few hours spare. The Car park is large so plenty of room and the views are amazing from the back. When we first walked in we did feel a little bit uncomfortable, this is a pub and we seemed to get glared at from the locals, however they soon carried on with their evening pints and chats and once we sat down we were fine. The guy behind the bar and who seved us our food was lovely, very polite and helpful and the food was lovely, very tasty and although it does warn you on the menu that the food is cooked from fresh and may take a while but we did not really notice this, we didnt seem to have to wait for a long time at all and the wait we did have was well worth it. It might not be "posh nosh" but sometimes you just want some tasty simple food and this is excellent for that and very good value for money.

We ate here on a Sunday afternoon in a group of four. The service was good and efficient; the food was good and well priced. The restaurant is a little old fashioned and the food is perhaps a little on the plain side but overall a good restaurant in a very nice location with excellent views and ample parking.

we went as a family on fathers day, we had the three corses for £12.00 and it was really good value for money the kids had burgers which they said were great, the staff are so nice and attentive but not over bearing the views out of the windows at the back of the restaurant are just breathtaking all in all a great little dinning experience

We are local to the Hare and Hounds and therefore go there on a regular basis for a bite to eat. After much consideration we decided to book for our Wedding, catering for 51 in the daytime and an evening reception and buffet. The staff were amazing, nothing was too much trouble....they even set up our decorations so we had little stress. Lewis was an absolute star in working with what we want and what is possible in a compact space.The food was perfect and the whole place is always extremely clean. From the rear of the restaurant there are beautiful far reaching views and a large car park.

Overall the bar made up for average restaurant food & service, wouldn't choose to go again but it's local to family so is convenient.

Lovely Sunday Lunch, soup and roast beef were both very good.The weather was horrendous the day we went and was late afternoon so was probably something to do with it being really quiet. Orherwise couldn't fault it

Visited here again over the Easter weekend, was a really nice touch to get a little Easter chocolate chick and mini eggs when asked for the bill. Again, everything was 100 % perfect.

This place is a hidden gem, I've visited a few times recently and cannot fault it.Food, staff, service and atmosphere are fantastic.Food is very good value for what you get.Staff are friendly, efficient and talkative.Service is spot on.Atmosphere is relaxed and professional.

Really nice interior, so far out of town, too. The meals have all been quite good, with special prices on the Sundays we have been. I would recommend it.

Party of 23 booked for 03/03/2012 Saturday night for my husbands 'special birthday'. Staff were so friendly and approachable and nothing was too much trouble for them. We all got our food more or less at the same time so consequently all ate at the same time, The food was well cooked, well presented and piping hot. I and the rest of my family would like to thank all the staff and management and not forgetting the chef for a very enjoyable evening. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and we will be going back in the not so distant future. Thankyou once again. X

Went to the News Years Eve party and it was great.One thing about the Hare and Hounds is they try to do it right ,no overcrowding and everything spot on.At times they could sell more tickets but they want an occasion and refuse to spoil it by over selling therefore limit the number of tickets.I noticed one bad report on the food but i have always found it of the highest standard,and the only way to show that is to go and have a meal you will not be disappointed.Yes i am a regular up there but they must be good because Xmas day 2012 is already full.

We stopped off at the hare and hounds' heath restaurant on a Saturday evening a couple of weeks before Christmas, this was our first time and had no idea what to expect, we were greeted at the restaurant door by one of the members of staff, who promptly responded to our request for a table of 2 (as we didn't book) and the restaurant was almost full, so we were luck to be shown straight to our table.We were then approached by a young waiter who gave us menu's, explained specials that were on offer and also took a drinks order from us.The drinks arrived and we were left for a couple of minutes to browse the extensive menu.I ordered homemade chicken liver pate to start and steak and ale pie for main, which was recommended to me and I'm glad it was, the beef was tender and juicy and the puff pastry lid was light and crumbly. This was served chips and a seperate helping of vegetables (cauliflower, sprouts and carrots).My wife had the black pudding in wholegrain mustard sauce to start and the chicken and sweet chilli sizzler with rice and chips which was impressively served to her from a piping hot griddle plate. Again she loved every bit of it ! We had to skip dessert as we were both comfortably full with the large portions of main courses, and impressive to see we didn't get charged extra for the chips and vegetables.So to sum up, I couldn't fault the place, not this time or the 3 times we have been since our first visit ! And to top it off, on a clear day, the stunning views can be seen from the whole restaurant through the large patio doors.

I took a colleague in for a quick lunch - he was a visitor from Holland who wanted to visit a typical English pub. We ordered homemade steak pie with veg and chips, and what an embarrassment. First of all it wasn't a pie but some stewed / braised steak and a piece of pastry on the plate but not even on top of the meat. This was accompanied by some mediocre chips and a side dish of boiled / steamed Cauliflower / Broccli/ carrots - not in a sauce nothing only a little water in the bottom of the dish. For the pleasure of these unappetising meals we paid £9.20 each which was just insulting. My guest asked me if that was typical of English bar meals and I had to say no, and apologised. As an end note, one could argue that you can't judge a restaurant by one meal, however we were the only customers in - perhaps that explains a lot!

This restaurant deserves far more business than it gets at times. The restaurant manager is very attentive and hold high standards. Service is first class- food is excellent and very good value.

We went on a friday,and there was just one other couple in the restaurant part of the pub,which has wonderful views of the countryside.The waiter was very attentive and the food was reasonably priced and very good indeed.I had the duck and my wife had one of the specials,which was fish,and cooked to perfection.I dont know how busy this place is on a saturday night ,but it deserves to be more popular.Give it a try you wont be disappointed.

If you are after a lovely country pub, either with a couple of close friends or as a group, this is definatley a must.My husband and I go to the restaurant at least twice a month. I must admit that my favorite dish is the duck, but because the food is so good, I do go for the specials to see if they can beat it !! (close !)I have now tried almost every dish on their menu, and I cannot fault ANY.The staff are great. The waiter is so helpful and excels at his job, he goes above and beyond to make sure everything is to your liking.I can only advise you all of how fantastic the food is, but you need to try it for yourselves, you WILL NOT be disappointed !!!one last word. . . . . . EXCEPTIONAL !

Having been to the pub/restaurant on numerous occasions we went on a Valentines night. The first impression of the restaurant was excellent,including balloons streamers and love hearts sprinkled on the tables.Food was superb and If you like duck then try that,cooked to perfection and a good size.Staff can not do enough for you,very attentive.If you are looking for good food,good atmosphere and with outstanding views over the surrounding country side then make sure you give It a try.