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Lovely restaurant with friendly staff. The food was absolutely delicious but have to say a massive thank you and a big shout out to the barman Connor and our waitress jessi they went above and beyond and were amazing they really are a credit to this restaurant and I can’t thank them enough!
Lisa J . 2024-10-20
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When entering the restaurant the front of house person didn’t say a word to us just handed us our menu and pointed to our table , then my garlic bread turned up 25 minutes before my main witch I asked for them together, then when the food arrived we had to ask them for our gravy then after eating our food ( food was nice ) then when paying the waiter asked for a tip , very unprofessional staff will not be going back
Daniel L . 2024-10-07
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Third visit here as it is convenient to where I need to visit once a week. First time was fine, food as you’d expect from harvester, basic but edible. Second time they got my order completely wrong and after walking my plate of food through the whole bar then back to the kitchen then to me, I declined it as it was not as described on the menu. I didn’t like the idea of eating it after it had been breathed on and prodded by various members of staff. Was told by a man who looked like a manager that the menu was new and basically the guy who cooked it didn’t have a clue as he didn’t turn up for training the day the new menu came out. Anyway, got a full refund which I was happy with and would not have written a review had it not been for my third visit. So I arrive on third visit and was grumpily greeted by the lady behind the bar who did not appear to understand a single word I was saying even though quite clearly saying where I wanted to sit and that I wanted to pay cash. Eventually got over the language barrier, ordered my food and drink, got my salad and sat down. Got some cutlery as there was none on the table so that I could eat my food. Next minute another member of staff, older woman, rude as hell, comes over and snatches the cutlery, all but the fork in my hand. Says to me you can’t use this cutlery, you need to go get it from the bar. I said can I not even have a knife and she tells me go get it myself! Wow what a great service. I’m mid eating and my cutlery gets snatched off my table. I’ve never seen anything like it! Had I not already paid for my food I certainly wouldn’t after that and 100% will not return. Better off in Wetherspoons, same food, fraction of the price and better service. Honestly don’t know how harvester is still running. What a disgrace! Absolutely disgusting service.
Sophaloaf101 . 2024-10-04
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I was made to feel very welcome. I love the food at Harvester especially The Breakfast options, I like the decor and atmosphere and the staff are very competent and professional. I don't dine out alone usually except at a Harvester and The Beehive is a particular favorite.
Lonewolf1961 . 2024-08-20
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I had booked online for a party of 16 approx 12th July, with a request of the function room. I had not had a confirmation of this booking, so I phoned on Thur 18th July to confirm he booking when I was advised that the booking had not gone through, and told that this sometimes happens and not to rely on the online booking and always in the future phone after booking so check it has gone through. Again I requested the function room and to check if there was now room as the confirmation has now been done later than expected, I was told there was only 2 other booking so far for this time of 6pm and they were smaller parties so not to be a issue, Upon arrival for our booking I was told by whom I believe to be the manager that there is no booking for the function room as I had booked it late and that a larger party of 23 were now in there for the same 6pm slot! I was told there are tables at the back of the restaurant we could have enough space for our 16 people. Now to explain my reason for the request of the function room is that I am disabled and the area being easier for me to navigate to the bathrooms, bar and salad bar. The manager said there is nothing he can do and proceeded to advise me I should of booked online, and I explained the above that online had been done but not gone through, he said that the bookings do go through and I had no need to call the check. I can not understand what would of happened if all 16 had arrived and there was no record, I expect we then would of told no room and that we should of called also to confirm and not to rely on online bookings. Which is what a member of my party told me was overheard saying to other guests whom also arrived after 6pm also expecting the function room. Now I am angry and upset as I now can not enjoy my birthday celebrations, the end result was that I was unable to use the bathrooms, bar or get to the salad bar to use the unlimited salad bar, I had to request others to do this on my behalf which was I did not want to do. As such the salad bar does not seem to unlimited anymore as I was told by members of the party that all salad trays were empty as one stage. Secondly the bowls were removed from all of us before the main meals therefore preventing the use of unlimited salad bar. Due to the upset of now not being able to move from my table for the evening I expressed that I would not be paying for my meal from the table of 16 as I was now not able to get the full experience. Very reluctantly the manager said he would pay for my meal, however still proceeded to make excuses for the error seemingly unable to see that anyone within Harvester had done anything wrong. I would of rather he explained it as that a bigger booking came in and had to be accommodated and then made an offer of compensation, instead of constantly trying to justify himself. In my upset I told him this and said I now wish for him to leave as there is nothing of any worth he is saying to me and obviously there is now nothing I can do at this late stage, to which he got very angry towards me, showing hostility, a face of anger and said I had no right to say such a thing, overall his behaviour was very unprofessional and all this whilst standing right next to another table of 4 guests. Still the offer of my part of the meal was not refunded upon settlement of the bill. I have used this venue of Harvester multiple times over other Harvester venues which are closer to home, because of the wonderful staff you have naming Dina as the finest, every time I had attended she is head and shoulders above anyone else working there. So ending the night with over £250 spent by our attendance, I am reeling from the disappointment of last nights experience.
Zoie H . 2024-07-20
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We love the Beehive. It is easy to park, and comfortable and spacious inside. We usually come with our elderly Mum or Mums and the staff are always kind and patient and very helpful. Food is generous and delicious and always good value.
Deborah M . 2024-07-15
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Apart from lack of sweetcorn at salad bar and more silver wear available, staff were really good and accomodating throughout, our table staff manager was excellent friendly and really good all round made our experience
mah2032018 . 2024-07-07
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I was served by Dina she was so helpful as I was having an operation the next day and needed a quiet place to sit she moved me immediately with no hesitation. Service was good considering she was working alone at that time . I had the classic Berger and it was really great . Down side didn’t have a great selection at the salad bar for my taste
Janet I . 2024-05-14
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Food was good with sufficient portions, and the restaurant was clean and tidy. The only gripe is that the waitress was really good and tried her best, but she was the only server in the whole restaurant. Felt very sorry for her. She was highly stressed but did her best.
Darren B . 2024-05-14
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I booked a table on-line and arrived 5 mins early. Waited at the front desk for 15 mins and no-one came so I went to the bar area and spoke to the manager, who was checking the till float (or something similar). I said we were waiting to be seated, he said "one minute". I went back to my family at the front desk. He appeared a few minutes later, didn't look at any of us and just asked the name. I told him; he picked up some menus and started walking off. We trotted after him, he still hadn't said anything else, and he took us so far back from any other tables that I wasn't even sure if that part of the restaurant was open! He threw our menus on the table, still didn't speak, then walked off. I was so angry at being treated like absolute rubbish that I said to my family to leave. We walked back to the front of the restaurant, and passed the manager. I said we were leaving because of his rudeness to us all. He looked at me with his mouth open, but still didn't speak. I cannot believe how this place has gone downhill so much!!! I won't be going there again.
leigh b . 2024-04-11
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I would recommend the Beehive Ilford. My self and a friend visited on Wednesday 21st February at lunch time . After being shown our table we did not have to wait long for a friendly waitress to ask us what we would like to drink. As we had been before we ordered the same meal that we enjoyed that time . We then went to fill our bowls with a very inviting salad .Very fresh a meal in it self . very fond of the olives. My main coarse was Haddock and chips . A good tasty size. Another enjoyable experience at this harvester .Full marks to the staff
Peter C . 2024-02-22
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Asian Male waiter was extremely rude, disrespectful and unprofessional. All other staff were helpful and polite.
fraserc246 . 2023-11-19
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Went there for Birthday Eve meal. Used to be regular visitors, but the service has really gone down. The waitress, forgot to bring us our salad bowls, so we had to go and find her in the end. But the place wasn't busy, so not sure why she kept disappearing? The chefs, got the orders on our food mixed up, the portions were tiny, they salad bar had about 8 items, we had to constantly ask for stuff they hadn't bought up, so we never actually got all our meals at once! A shambles really and at £165 for six, I expected at least a nice meal and service. Done with Harvester I think in future.
B3102KXsteveb . 2023-09-24
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Awful customer service. Stood & waited ages for someone to come to the front desk & seat us. She didn’t even apologise just strolled over & said ‘alllriiiight’. Our waiter could hardly speak English & food was terrible & not as described on the menu at all. Wouldn’t return.
clairetR4460AB . 2023-07-30
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Visited at around 8pm. It was quiet & we got served promptly by a good waitress. As we were finishing up our meal we needed takeaway boxes for the food & salad we couldn't finish. We were adamantly refused a box for the salad as this could not be a takeaway. The waitress who served us asked a senior waitress, who rudely said that she has told us on several occasions that salad cannot be a takeaway. On many occasions I have seen other tables take their salad as takeaway & no one has objected. But this senior waitress seems be biased against us. Plus the salad bar was totally empty at 9pm when the restaurant does not close until 10pm. When asked if it will be be refilled we were totally refused. So where does one have a refill of the salad when needed!!! They need to improve the attitude of their staff & stop telling customers that they close the restaurant at 9pm when it actually is 10pm. Other Harvesters have decent & more professional staff.
Shallysethi . 2023-07-19
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Came here for my birthday yesterday and Jesse was absolutely amazing. You could see she was busy but always managed to have a smile on your face every time she came over to the table! Food was perfect as always!
Beki B . 2023-04-11
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Valve for money. Good food & drinks menu options. Convenient location. Not enough staff available at peak time.
M_Kaur1308 . 2023-02-04
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We stayed at the Travel lodge next door and ate here twice , evening meal and breakfast for 4 x adults on a plus point it was warm and cosy and service fairly quick , evening meal was ok the loaded chips were very poor drizzled in orange processed cheese nothing like the description chicken undercooked didn’t like being asked on payment by the waiter would we please leave a tip we were going to and it clearly gives you an option on the card machine but he asked us and then punched the amount in himself to make sure we gave him one I felt this rude and unnecessary. Breakfast was poor lady who served us was lovely but food was dry and tasteless sausage tasted and looked like it had been left in a BBQ overnight overpriced for dry and bland food
iluvhollibobs . 2023-01-09
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We visited today. Food was lovely. However we were shocked to see the bad language written on the walls of the ladies toilets. I had my 4 year old and 12 year old with me. Not very family friendly.
Amanda161616 . 2022-12-29
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This visit was our annual Christmas/ New Year family get together, I have four adult children, each with a spouse and between them six children. The Beehive accommodated the fifteen of us comfortably. Booking was easy and upon arrival we found friendly and welcoming staff who even got the tv up and running for the early arrivals. My children and their families came from different parts of London, Essex and Norfolk so took a while to assemble but this didn’t phase Chardonnay, our server, who kept the drinks flowing. We had a great time, the food was good, the venue was fine and the service magnificent, we will be back en masse. Thank you.
anthonyfF681XF . 2022-12-28
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It was a great time breakfast with Santa. Santa is doing great jobs. Kids were enjoyed. Breakfast was great. Food quality and service was excellent to the top notch. We booked again for Boxing Day after enjoying breakfast at beehive.
Y3658SVangelab . 2022-12-17
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Evening Meal with a voucher which is always useful! Service and Meals very good. Sufficient portions and good service. Overall really nice experience
darrenb151 . 2022-11-23
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Veggie breakfast is good and have lots of variations on breakfast menu, which are good and value for money. Worth to have breakfast at beehive today
davidoF4385OC . 2022-10-22
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vegan dishes are really awesome and vegan beer/gluten free beer which is really good. I was surprised when we got meat free menu, never seen at harvester doing meat free menu. love to go there now.
evelynaF323IY . 2022-10-20
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It was wonderful experience the visit there. I’m 100% satisfied. Very welcoming nd the first is quality is highly standard. Highly recommend… A real THANKS to the hole team❤️
506rashedh . 2022-10-09
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we visited at beehive harvester on monday for quick lunch. the place was bit busy when we reached there. we have been greeted by asian manager at the door, he polite and greeted us with appropriate manner. food is tasty and delicious, staffs are professional....
redjontaylor53 . 2022-08-16
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Harvester in Ilford is always a nice place to eat. You can't beat their free unlimited salads. Staff are very nice and friendly, ready to help. car park is free but you need to register on console inside the restaurant. Self serve salad bar is...
langtonclaire . 2022-08-13
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Had an exceptional time at the Harvester yesterday evening. Our server was Dina and we were met with a warm welcome and great service. Will definitely be back again! Service quick and friendly and attentive. The food here is nice one of the better grill...
82hafeezk . 2022-08-13
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This place has gone seriously down hill. Burger was dry, rubbery and smothered in bbq sauce after it had been cooked and it was completely inedible. Salad bar had not been topped up at all and I felt like I was inconveniencing the staff asking...
anoopg701 . 2022-08-07
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post covid harvester started self service on salad bar which is great come back. yesterday, i have been visited at the beehive harvester, staffs are very friendly, good food and clean restaurant. Thank you so much for the excellent food and first class customer service....
vikkijoane55 . 2022-08-03
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Harvester is always a nice to eat. You can't beat their free unlimited salads. Staff are very nice and friendly, ready to help. My steak was so nice and juicy. Always go for the medium well done steak. Nice and delicious. Overall I like Harvester...
eeswari_345 . 2022-08-03
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Hadn't been to Harvester for a while as they all seemed to go bit downhill, but have to say we will be going back. From start to finish the staff were great helpful, fast and efficient. We were given a choice of tables which was...
spazyali . 2022-08-02
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we had a really great experience. Lucy, our waitress was extremely helpful and was very friendly and attentive. Nicola, the waitress on our second experience was also absolutely fabulous and to top it off the salad bar and the food we ordered was of very...
194danielle . 2022-07-31
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Ok, so we decided on a cheap and cheerful dinner after a few games of pool locally. We booked a table here on the website very easy to use. Arrived to a warm welcome from front of house lady who showed us to a nice...
Thomas W . 2022-07-15
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We visited The Beehive three times whilst staying at the Travelodge next door, once for a light evening meal and then for two breakfasts. On all three occasions we experienced fantastic customer service, from helping with advice on the parking arrangements to making sure our...
Usfour333 . 2022-06-28
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My stars are for the building, the staff and the ambiance. Nice bar and lounge area. Good parking. The food on the otherhand was a disappointment. The best part being the salad bar....tasty and fresh. Both our meals were bad.....I had the chicken skewers expecting...
sandd1994 . 2022-06-17
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I have been few times at beehive, its really kellie was amazing, food was really tasty and worth of money, every time i go there cause o
sarah_robertshaw22 . 2022-06-05
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Had large party of us for birthday meal. Excellent service from waitress (Kelly) from taking orders to serving our meals,, drinks etc. Very pleased with the food, so compliments to the chefs!! Lovely pub/restaurant . we travelled from Hampshire for the occassion and were not...
swday687 . 2022-05-29
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Visited on a Saturday afternoon for lunch - had a bit of long wait to be met and shown to a table, however that's the only slight negative. Once we were seated service was prompt and the food was very good. Restaurant area is clean...
414GrantB . 2022-03-20
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We arrived as you opened for breakfast (waiting for car to be repaired) we were seated immediately and our order was taken about 4 minutes later. We ordered different menu items and both had tea. I have to say our waitress was friendly and helpful...
I7761QKlisam . 2022-03-19
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Very friendly customer service, recommended to my friends and they loved it! I would recommend to all my friends and family
Nojus B . 2022-03-06
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Waiter was very friendly. My friend recommended this place and I was extremely impressed by the food. Would definitely come back.
Bilal I . 2022-03-06
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I'm giving 2 stars because I didn't have a booking and got a table straight away. About 5 minutes later my server came over to take my order. She very rudely said what do you want. I said politely can I just get dessert. She...
misty230 . 2022-01-16
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You know what you’re getting g when you go to a harvester - it might not be Michelin star food , but it’s normally decent and the surroundings are normally ok, and the Beehive is no exception to this. What makes this one exceptional is...
359282 . 2021-11-27
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Was sceptical coming here as not been for a long time and seeing negative reviews but was pleasantly surprised. Meals very nice, good portions and service good
darrenb151 . 2021-10-25
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I have been coming to the beehive for the last 30years. We visited on 8th September afternoon the bartender lady brought over the drinks very politely. Unfortunately the other white middle aged portly waitress was so rude to us we walked out her attitude was...
richardgT4217KG . 2021-09-14
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I should have known standards were slipping on my last visit. On previous visits I have always found the steak to be of superb quality. However on my last visit it was very disappointing and had made me decide not to have steak here again....
angiet535 . 2021-09-12
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Always a nice meal and friendly staff. Get accommodation for myself and my two friends plus our two little ones, very helpful and engaging with the kids
Passenger59171209240 . 2021-08-06
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The food was excellent, well done chef and keep up good work Waitrss by the name Lucy excellent ecelent with customers. Her skill is 10 out of 10 Looking forward to another wisit at the restaurant Dee
Dragica007 . 2021-07-02
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Lunch with my family. Great greeting on arrival wonderful service and food Enjoyable time. Will be back soon
Roy M . 2021-06-16
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Our waiter, Michael, was charming, efficient and very helpful. My Thai curry was very tasty. The sage chips were terrific. All round a brilliant experience and very good value. 😁🌈
essexgirl56 . 2020-10-25
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I'm really disappointed with the new rolls they serve. They are no longer baked. To myself they taste dry and you could tell they were frozen. Every thing else on my meal was lovely but I did used to enjoy the roll with my salad....
188sherylv . 2020-10-14
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Had a quick meal to celebrate my birthday yesterday at the Beehive as it's local. Really nice meal, service was really good too, BUT terrible adherence to the COVID requirements regards wearing a mask. I'd guess that about 40% of customers coming in were NOT...
Geoff W . 2020-10-07
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Very disappointed with my experience this afternoon, we came to the beehive for dinner and first of all the salad bar food tasted dry and like it had been there longer then it should have, the starters was okay apart from the calamari strips was...
Emziexx2 . 2020-10-03
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I have written a number of reviews about Harvester Behive Lane in the past and its the first time I have dined there since the pandemic. I must say the service we received by Kellie was nothing short of excellent!! She had a great sense...
arya69 . 2020-09-05
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Me and my family love coming to this harvester, as the staff are always nice and attentive and the food is always cooked perfect.....unfortunately on this occasion our waiter Michael wasn't able to give a top quality service to his customers as he was the only waiter working. The restaurant was busy as today is the start of the 50% off main meals so having one waiter on is an absolute joke. I worked for Mitchell and Butler for 10 years and I left the company due to them not giving a damn about their staff. So called "family values" go out the window as the service just wasn't there and poor Michael was getting the brunt of the horrible clientele that Mitchell and butler cater for. We made sure to give him a decent tip in the hopes that it might somehow turn his day around but I couldn't see that happening. Michael done his best and should be rewarded 7 fold for having to put up with it.
V5837GRstuartm . 2020-09-01
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Visited on Tuesday evening with friends, to take advantage of the government eat out offer. Hadn't been for a few years. Booked a table the previous day. Service was a bit slow but the staff were run off their feet.Salad bar was the same, except staff filled your plates and only 2 people at a time.Drinks, including refills had to be ordered from waiters Food, same menu as before. Big portions together with doggy bags.
HenryIG . 2020-08-12
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We want there for a birthday a few months ago and it was great, a 5 star. However going back for lunch last month the food and service were mediocre. Our child got a corn flour macoroni and cheese and it was horrible. If we don't like it then why would my child. We told the waitress that this isn't a macoroni and cheese and she said "looks like it to me" and walked off. I couldn't be asked but will share a lovely photo so you can all determine for yourselves. I've given a 3 star because we went there before and it was great to be fair.
ScottKey . 2020-03-07
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Always a good visit, excellent food selection and service. Free parking, just enter reg at reception. Don't eat too much salad before your main arrives and leave room for dessert.
X1344MUchristopherw . 2020-02-22
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A nice restaurant , wonderful people and the food was 🤔🤔🤔.....delicious 😁😘! I will definitely come back. Thanks!
616sandub . 2020-02-15
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Complaint from a vegetarian. The halloumi cheese tasted of fish. On enquiry was told that it's cooked in the oil the fish is cooked in so no surprise. Disgusting and against vegetarian ethics. Makes me wonder what else is supposed to be v*gan and isn't. I was given some garbled explanation about gluten intolerant people. I can't find a customer services email address to complain to. Harvester - if you do really NEED to cook ve*an food in in oil that has had fish (or meat presumably) in it, please make this clear on the menu. Dreadful
MozzaMo . 2020-02-13
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We went for a family meal with 6 of us. The unlimited salad went down a treat with a lot of variety. From the fish to steak all cooked perfectly and lovely and hot. Our waitress Janice was friendly and helpful with a few amendments that needed to be made to meals with a fussy eater in the family but she wasn't phased at all. The food arrived promptly perfectly timed as we had finished our salads. Overall brilliant meal, experience and serves.
DarcyMarie1996 . 2020-02-12
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Worst Breakfast ever sausages burnt eggs well done 1 waitress for the entire restaurantWhy plate up burnt items I asked the waitress would the chief eat this breakfast if no why plate it up for my family
Daksha P . 2020-02-09
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the restaurant is bright and comfortable , excellent salad bar and plenty of choice on the menu --- we were well looked after , the food was tasty ,reasonably priced and well worth another visit.
berniejBillericay . 2020-02-06
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Whatever your event, the Harvester takes care of it all! It was my Mum's 93rd birthday and, being local, it was an essentially easy drive round the corner. A great family reunion lunch!
JohnHambleton . 2019-12-12
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We visited this restaurant this morning with two children aged 8 and 5 years and had a great breakfast. The staff were lovely as usual and the breakfast choices were great but what made it really special was a wonderful and charming Santa! The children were enchanted by him as were the adults and we all agreed that it was a lovely start to December. The children were given lovely gifts and Santa was very welcoming to all.If you have young children then you should have a weekend breakfast here before Christmas as it will guarantee a great start to your festivities!
Jo O . 2019-12-07
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Slow service, dry food and the salad bar was terrible. The salad was old and cut terribly. I would avoid this place.
Millymollymoo19 . 2019-12-07
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Over the years I've been going, I've experienced a decline in standards
647cliven . 2019-11-06
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I booked a table for my daughter's birthday for 5 in August and I requested a birthday cake as they advertise on their website "special birthdays". Three days later when we arrived we were rudely told by the reception manager that they don't do birthday cakes and they don't have candles either to put on a dessert as a substitute. We had travelled a distance to come to this restaurant and we were hungry so we decided to give it a go. The food was average and scampi was too salty. We complained to the duty manager who was not helpful but liked arguing. So it was a bad experience that ruined my daughter's birthday. I complained to the MD who passed it onto a junior manager who was rude and offered a measly 5 desserts as compensation but then forgot to send vouchers. We won't be going to Harvester ever.
azsul . 2019-09-22
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Visited here a couple of weeks ago, and my how it has changed used to be a regular in here about 3 years ago when living in area, Salad bar still ok. But no freshly made rotary/ barbecue chicken like they used to do, just a plain chicken breast, nowhere near as tasty,,and as for the jacket potato dreadful, must have e been stood there for hours, skin well over done and chewy/hard. Thought meals were expensive, for the size of portions, and especially quality of the Food! Sorry to say will not be visiting again. No wander there were hardly any customers in there!
sassy445 . 2019-09-11
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Given the price of the set evening meal £14.99 for 3 courses I didnt have particularly high expectations. The mushroom starter was good although not really as descibed on the menu as there was no creamy sauce. The original combo main wasnt great. The chips were luke warm and the corn on the cob was too watery to eat, ribs and chicken were tasty though. The rocky horror sundae was nice, I was just too full to finish.
Rachel E . 2019-08-23
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We have been to lots of Harvesters and this rates as one of the best.
Paul R . 2019-08-20
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This is a 3 star because of the service we received (Joel is the name on the receipt) who was was friendly, welcoming, not pushy, but the food was disappointing and I think we paid a lot for what we got. Couple of examples, Garlic prawns were oversalted and low on garlic, sauce was glutinous. Spicy burger was not spicy and had no kick to it. Chips were good and hot. We could have eaten at another well known chain more cheaply but thought we’d have a change.
mythbirtthedragon . 2019-08-19
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It is what is it, a Harvester. But, with a well trained and friendly team who go above and beyond. Never had any complaints.
64amars . 2019-07-27
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We have been eating and drinking for the last 2 years, we like the atmosphere, especially 2 employees, Leila and Sharif, they are the best !!!
Andrei S . 2019-07-17
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Haven’t been here for about a year or so after I found the food and service to have gone downhill. Visited on the off chance as we had a groupon voucher. Portions were good and salad was fresh, and for £20 it was a great steal and has tempted me to come back again.
Peterknight75 . 2019-07-06
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Met up with family, enjoyed a relaxed meal, food was really good, fresh and quickly delivered. Service was exceptionally friendly annd efficient.. will be returning to a lovely, reasonable place to eat and spend some quality time with family.
Lisa Y . 2019-07-06
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We made a booking online and phoned to confirm. The booking was for my daughter's birthday and father's day. When we got there we spoke to Sharif, the manager, who made the booking and he said the table was not ready. You can imagine my shock and dismay as we had made arrangements. No explanation was forthcoming. I believe he must have deliberately overbooked but knew that as it was father's day it would be busy so should have allowed for this. He evidently did not. It took 40 min approx to start seating us and we sat in two different areas at three different tables. This was not what we planned or intended. Family is very important to us and as we all work we treasure the moments when we can be together. We were offered nothing by way of compensation and we did not enjoy our meals as we have done at Harvester in the past. The only small saving grace was from our server Matt who did his best to support us and helped us in any way he could. I do not feel that I can bring my family back to your establishment for fear the same thing will happen again. Others had the same issues yesterday and I believe you may well have lost their custom too.
Roslyn O . 2019-06-21
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I have been visiting this particular branch for over 30 years, I have put up with the rudeness and arrogance of the Manager previously, but to be rude to my mum who is hard of hearing and then to me for serving me the smallest "full rack of ribs" I have ever seen is disgraceful, he agreed to replace them with an even smaller rack of ribs and failed to understand that anything less than 10 bones in a rack is a cheater rack and that I felt cheated. I also do not like his attitude towards his staff. I will not be returning to this place until the Manager has been replaced. The staff are wonderful as always.
Former T . 2019-06-15
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I see they have changed there menu yet again got it wrong absolute rubbish
davkauk1 . 2019-05-25
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I popped in to the bar today, served by Leah, atmosphere is very friendly, many thanks to Leah’s service, she is very quick and efficient at her job, I would love to visit again
Liam N . 2019-05-25
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Had a lovely meal with family here. Staff were friendly and helpful, good atmosphere, good food. Clean. Food was nice, everyone had different but all was served hot and we all enjoyed what we had. Would recommend.
mumsee64 . 2019-05-08
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Visited The beehive harvester and had a lovely meal with family. I was pleased to see some lovely choices on the menu that were suitable for vegans. I tried the purist burger which was lovely
debjxx . 2019-05-02
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The unlimited salad that comes with every main course is brilliant. The hot food was fantastic as well. We tried the Roast chicken and also the Haloumi cheese which was both good. Friendly staff as well.
Bapu S . 2019-04-13
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I went out for an evening meal with a friend
Essextravl . 2019-04-06
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We’ve been visiting this Harvester for at least 25 years and although there’s been the odd glitch we’ve always returned. Our most recent visit was the best yet food wise. I had the chipotle bean burger and my chose the butter chicken and both were cooked to perfection. I can honestly say it was as good or better than you’d get in an expensive London restaurant. The chef that cooked for us that day really knows what they’re doing. On the down side the place wasn’t busy but the service was quite slow... but it didn’t spoils the experience.
mattwG6223SS . 2019-03-18
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Dont bother to waste your money. Your better off going somewhere much more classy.
LjLondon12 . 2019-02-19
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Had Christmas day lunch here with my 5 family members. Had a 4 course meal which was £44 per head adult, £22 per child. Food was nice, well priced for Christmas day! Staff were attentive and friendly.
AshtonSeymour . 2019-02-18
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I have eaten here a few times,in fact I have chosen to celebrate my mother's 60 th birthdays here.Food was good,so as service.I like the atmosphere of this restaurant and always enjoyed every time I went there.It is also good for breakfast,went with children an they love that they can go around and serve themselves.There is lovely unlimited salad bar,which is also very appealing.I can only recommend.Sometimes I just pop there for a lemonade,or drink with husband or kids...recommended!
. 2019-02-09
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Felt it necessary to write a review regarding this Harvester, I have been going here for many years now and I can recommend both its main and breakfast menu.
. 2019-01-25
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Never really liked Harvesters until I came to this one. Lovely staff as always. Couldn't eat all my meal this time which was the Bog boy burger coz it was too big but was very nice. The lady who served us had served us before and was really lovely, my 8 month old daughter liked her aswell. Looking forward to our next visit.
. 2019-01-23
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Stopped here for a early night and was very happy the restaurant is very tasteful nice and comfortable I tried the pork belly which was delicious,I overdid it with the salad which is self service and I ordered garlic bred ,I struggled to finish the meal and Iam a big eater ,will return .
. 2019-01-18
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This place is always a good ‘go to’ for a last minute outing!
. 2019-01-13
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I have previously written a positive review about the Beehive Harvester and unfortunately a negative one too..
. 2019-01-10
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Beetje een groezelig restaurant en eten is niet echt van goede kwaliteit. Meer een veredelde snack bar. Weinig smaak aan het eten. Bediening is super aardig. Ik hou niet van voetbal dus dan is het jammer als dat luid door de pub schalt. Maar als je er wel van houdt, dan is het een prima locatie om met de locals lekker footie te kijken.
. 2019-01-03
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We have been there last week , everything was fantastic , the place , the service and food ..... we were really enjoyed our night best staffs for ever with amazing service..
Ana G . 2018-12-13
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Opravdu velmi pěkná, příjemná a čistá restaurace s barem, s typicky anglickou atmosférou a prostředím, moc se nám tady s přátely líbilo ;)
martinbO5914ZJ . 2018-11-30
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We arrived shortly after school finished for an early dinner.
TimG706 . 2018-11-23
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Been here a few times and it never disappoints. Great pub grub at extremely good value, especially if you get the third off in the afternoon. Julie, as always, provided excellent service. Be back again soon!
ianw14 . 2018-11-13
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Went with my partner. Food was good. Service was okay. Partner said that the beer was flat. I didn't try it. Looked flat. No froth. They exchanged it for him
louisexoxo89 . 2018-11-12
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