Hawtrey's in Hillingdon

The lounge was doing a roaring trade in cream teas. I've been before and its excellent. The restaurant had 1 person dinning and 2 tables, other than ours, set up for bookings. 3 course set lunch at £32.95 offering all the roasts. We all had the lamb which was excellent, the vegetables were well cooked. The roast potatoes were rock hard, my fork could bearly break the skin, and my first attempt made it jump of the plate. The Yorkshire Pudding were cooked to death, perhaps days before. We all had the ice cream sundae. The ice cream had not been stored properly and had ice crystals in it, and the brownie was stale, presumably from a left over cream tea. Hawtrey's used to be really good, but looks like it has suffered from the times, with customers walking with their feet. Won't be coming back.

I’ve been visiting the barn for afternoon tea for years and it never disappoints. Delicious sandwiches and treats. I decided to celebrate my birthday at the barn this year and the service was super. Excellent from start to end. Thank you for making my special day with my friends extraordinary.

Someone recommended this place the food was mediocre and service poor. Food came out separately. Drinks were flat. Had to wait a long time for food when place was not busy.

Although somewhat expensive food normally good together with service. Love white table cloths. Sometimes parking can be a problem if there are private functions.

Four of us dined here on Saturday night and had the taster menu - we were not disappointed! Our Maître d, Bogdan, was first class and could not have been more accommodating in substituting some of the dishes for one of our party. The food and wine flight were truly fantastic. The only shame was that there weren't more people in the restaurant to create an ambience. Clearly the venue would benefit from advertising this great restaurant. We will most certainly return.

Dinner is a little more high end perhaps than some of the local restaurants, but very good. Service excellent and the amuse bouche always yummy. Lovely décor and standard of cuisine is very, very good. Well worth a visit

Went with friends for Sunday lunch, having been previously. We had some communication problems with our waiter, particularly in relation to dietary issues, but duly placed our orders. The starters were excellent but thereafter the meals went downhill. The beef was ordered medium rare/pink but arrived well done. Two of the three meals were rejected and replaced, but the beef was cut too thin and was very fatty. The chicken was overcooked and dry. The apple pie was very average, the lemon tart just okay and the ice cream sundae was just ice cream, no coulis or anything else. Nice setting and ambiance but food was a let down.

Yes please I will go again to this restaurant, Good food, good wine, good service. BUT why does the hotel management not recognise this excellent facility. Advertising the “ The Spring Menu”. In the ladies toilets does not send the right signal. Also closed for lunch three days in the week, come on barn hotel management.

In de Barn Hotel kan je hier eenvoudig ontbijten, restaurant voor de avond heeft meer pretenties, maar je kan ook eenvoudigere kaart kiezen in de aangrenzende bar, wat handig is als je hier gewoon vanuit werk wat wil eten. Eenvoudig maar smaakvol.

Hawtreys is the restaurant at The Barn Hotel, Ruislip. Wood panelling, vented ceiling and the lighting make for a very elegant setting. The evening menu is a la carte or a choice of set menues. Three courses for £29.95, or 2 for £25.95, plus a special lobster one. We all had three courses. Perhaps English modern fusion describes the food best and everyone enjoyed it and no one left hungry. Wine at £25 a bottle was fine. The service was 5 star excellent, the waiters were on hand, interested and knew the menu backwards. This was a 30th birthday celebration and we all had a lovely unrushed evening. Very recommended, especially if its a special occassion. Total bill for 6 with all drinks and service £280.

This restaurant deserves more guests than it currently receives, Why is it not better recognised, Perhaps the web site should be looked at! However the menu is excellent, the wines excellent and overall excellent. The restaurant is under valued by its local residents and it would be a great disservice should it be closed. Please do not let this happen.

This restuarant is not appreciated by the local community however we have been coming for years and hope to continue for the years to come. Good food, good wine and goood service what more do you need! thank you perhaps you should,consider more publicity.

Thank you for my Easter Sunday Lunch. Good food, good wine. good service what more can anyone expect! Must come more often.....

A lovely elegant setting with crisp linen on the tables and smart place settings. We received a warm welcome from a lovely young waiter from Sardinia who was attentive and helpful without being intrusive. The lobster was beautifully presented in bite sized pieces and the béarnaise sauce was exactly right. The deal includes a glass of wine and for the quality of the whole experience offers excellent value. Can't recommend highly enough.

Excellent value for a lobster and a glass of wine £23.95... and I will be back with the steak night.

Our favourite local restaurant for the past 15 years but it all changed on our last visit. All the things that made a dinner at Hawtreys extra special have been removed. I heard Hilton have bought it ? Such a shame they have cut out so many nice things from what was an extra special experience of fine dining.

Went here for a family celebration, on arrival we were scolded for being late, when in fact we were 10 minutes early ! The décor was very dated, as was the style and delivery of service. The food was luke warm and average. the table was wobbly and the place was draughty. There was nothing special about this place at all and it was vastly over priced for what we had to eat. The clue should have been that only one other table was occupied on our visit. A total disaster. We will not be returning and I would urge others not to book unless you want old fashioned décor and 1970's food and service.!!

The staff made us fell very welcome for our meal this evening. Along with our ordered meal we also had samples of food from the chef such as lovely home made foccacia, starter samples such arancini balls and smoked salmon. We plumped for the chateaubriand and with a gentle suggestion our maîte'd, we plumped to have it medium rather than our usual well done. We've been converted to eat medium from here on in, it was simply delicious, along with the rest of the meal - and the wine was sublime, served at a perfect temperature. We look forward to another visit very soon.

Visited today for lunch with Barclays Bank Pensioners club. About 50 of us. Roast Lamb. Apple Crumble, chocolates and coffee. Food and service all excellent. We are planning to return for future events

West to Hawtrey's for wedding anniversary and decided on the Tasting Menu which was six courses with a couple of free tasters thrown in for good measure. Each of the different courses was explained by the staff and the courses were cooked to perfection. The staff were attentive without being over the top. More than happy to return for a meal. Well done

The crisp white linen, nice cutlery and friendly welcome always make me look forward to my meal at Hawtreys.

Hawtrey's is both a restaurant and an hotel. But in addition it is an historic building dating back to 1528 and is a listed Grade 2 building. But what, you may ask, has that to do with the food?

I have stayed at The Barn, and eaten at Hawtreys many times; to celebrate my wife's birthday we chose the chefs tasting menu with the selected wines for each course.

Afternoon tea at Hawtrey's is always a delight. I went with a few friends and we all agreed their scones and cakes are the best in the area. The place is welcoming and the service is attentive. Will go back and try their evening meal.

Table booked for 12.45, no I did not want the table at 12.20. The small lunch menu should suit everyone - we hadn't been for some time, so was delighted to find the rump of lamb still on the menu. the wine on the expensive side, but you could have a glass!

Really surprised at the food and service at this restaurant as was expecting better. The pages in the wine list were all falling out and needed a glue stick to stick them back in (plenty of evidence of the previous attempts...). Wines were relatively expensive but had a decent bottle after careful choosing. Strange menu choices - no obvious theme to the menu, so starters were smoked salmon (decent), vegetable soup (ok) and duck and goats cheese tart (no idea, sounded too strange). Mains were slightly better - lamb was good but pasta with tomato sauce very ordinary.

The staff and the food amazing , we had our wedding tasting food which helped us make our decision for our wedding menu, which i have to say everybody said how lovely the food was. Then there was our wedding breakfast , this was also very nice . looking forward to afternoon tea.

Nos alojaremos en el hotel barn, como lo hemos hecho en el pasado, y comiendo en Hawtrey es parte de nuestra tradición. El desayuno, el almuerzo y la cena nunca ha dejado de ser experiencias deliciosa de comedor. El único problema que tengo es que tengo personalmente a recuerda pedir el servidor cómo grandes las porciones son. Tuve un sándwich club última noche que resultó ser tan grande que podría terminar sólo la mitad y luego probar las patatas fritas. Sin duda fue bueno, no hay duda de eso, pero era demasiado para mí en volumen. Es limpio y cómodo, y el personal, todo es bueno y amable de la gente.

Utilizamos este restaurante cada mañana para el desayuno durante su estancia en el granero. Había mucha variedad de fruta fresca, yogures, bollería, cereales, zumos, etc. Después de elegir la mesa nos ofrecieron una variedad de té o café y pan tostado recién hecho y mermeladas.

He estado aquí varias veces con la familia que vive en la localidad.

Staying at the Barn hotel and opted for breakfast on one of the mornings. It is the most lovely room refurbished to a high standard. Only opted for a continental breakfast which was average. OK coffee, toast and fruit. First class room, ok breakfast.

We have always enjoyed eating at Hawtrey's over the years and decided to try the Tasting Menu for my husband's birthday. We are so pleased we did. Every course from the creative canapes through to the dessert was superb. We started with Wild Mushroom Veloute...

Mi esposa y yo fuimos a pasar un cumpleaños y disfrutamos de una velada muy agradable. Agradable y atento servicio, excelente comida bien presentada y una sensación que, aunque nos sirvieron rápidamente todo, había todo el tiempo del mundo para disfrutar de nosotros mismos. Es más caro que otros restaurantes en la zona, por supuesto, y bien vale la pena.

A group of us regularly visit the restaurant for an after-business dinner together.Each time we go, it becomes more and more chaotic.The set dinner menu last night was chicken, fish or pasta as a main (not a sniff of red meat in sight), and the desserts had all been substituted.The orders were taken and with each course there was someone waiting for their food because of errors either in the kitchen or with the order taking.One of the party discovered a piece of sharp plastic in the terrine (the explanation was that it comes out of a plastic container - so it's bought in, not made fresh), others' starters arrived so late and were not what was ordered that the food was just accepted.The under-salted main courses were cold by the time everyone was served, and then the side orders arrived after we had all finished eating. Oddly, an order for mixed vegetables was translated as "chips" when it got to the kitchen and 3 bowls of bulk-buy catering chips were put on the table.The desserts were served with fluorescent desiccated coconut all over the plate and the combinations offered (sickly sweet banana cake with sweet ice cream) was just too much.We wondered if the old chef and front of house staff had gone, which was why the food and service was a bit lacking, but we couldn't be bothered to ask.The junior waiting staff were all very pleasant and the room itself is clean and bright.For now, I don't think we will be going back there to eat and will find another restaurant to go to.

We ate in the Barn's superb surroundings with panelled walls, pristine table settings under a vaulted ceiling. We were waited on by courteous and attentive waiters and the Maitre d'hotel couldn't have been better. Our lunch consisted of truly delicious food. Thank you

We visited on Saturday 26 November and had a lovely mealThe set meal is great value and the staff are excellent.

Would I go again - yes please, An excellent lunch, good wine, music not too loud, my only comment was the coffee ( not to my standard) The bar lunches seem very popular, but I am happy in the restaurant, would I go Again YES Please

It's been like 1 or 2 years I've left a tripadvisor advice on this restaurant so I thought it would be great to test and evaluate again. And yes... It hasn't changed. This restaurant and chef are just pure culinary pleasure ! I recommend "à laCarte" just so you enjoy what your really wants. The chef is dating in his choices ( st Jacques scallops with strawberries?) but yes, he has it ! Perfect balance, super presentation, exact proportions and with a "non posh" but smily and pleasant staff.This is a Michelin star restaurant ignored by the Bibendum man. Get there !

This is the second time we have visited Hawtrey's restaurant at The Barn Hotel.We were there celebrating a family birthday, and we had booked for the Taster Menu.The food is amazing and does not disappoint - each of the 6 courses accompanied with a selected glass of wine. It's a wonderful way to celebrate - not something you'd do every day but certainly a great experience.Our waitress, Valentina, was very friendly and warm towards us. Brian, who I think may be the Maitre D, is a wonderfully friendly gentleman, overseeing everything without being intrusive at all. He even insisted that I take his arm as he escorted us to the door when we were leaving - I may have been ever so slightly wobbly after all the different glasses of wine, too!As a treat for a special occasion I would certainly recommend the experience of the Taster Menu. If it's a birthday they may even bring out a special extra treat of a selection of petit four with a candle and sing you happy birthday.

Had and excellent meal in Hawtrey's restaraunt, at The Barn Hotel in Ruislip. The food was wonderful, and the presentation excellent. The staff very helpful an attentive. and made it a very special evening.

Celebrated my 60th Birthday with family and friends at Hawtreys on Saturday evening.The whole evening was amazing.The level of service from Brain and his team was outstanding. The food just splendid and the ambiance just right for a special celebration.

My wife and I have dined here a few times and have never been disappointed. To start with the staff are lovely, warm, attentive and friendly people and are very informative about the food they are bringing to the table and they can't do enough to keep you pleased.The furnishing is very pleasantly classic, bordering on old fashioned but we loved it.We chose from the menu Du Jour which is £25 per person for 3 courses and I have to tell you that the food was terrific, every last mouthful was totally delicious and very well cooked.The wine list is very good but not by any means cheap.You can expect to pay around £10.00 for a large glass of wine and in excess of £30.00 for a bottle.That being said, the wine was very good.I can highly recommend Hawtreys for quality and service and a great experience.

We called the restaurant 10 min before the last order and they reserved a table for us anyway. We had a superb dinner from start to end. Great wines and service. Reasonably price for the quality. By far the best fine dining restaurant within a 5 mile radius from Ruislip (our other favorite is the Old Orchard but it's a completely different style and price point).

We have eaten here a few times and had to write a review. Each time the food and service has been outstanding and cannot be faulted in anyway. Our most recent visit was for a family meal for 20 and everyone's food was cooked to perfection and served together. Highly recommend this restaurant and will be visiting again.

Have eaten here a number of times,we have had the taster menu, always good, most recently, the house menu, and it was fantastic, can't recommend it highly enough, the staff were great, food exceptional, and the restaurant is beautiful, this is a little hidden gem. Well worth a visit. You may need to book, I will definitely be going back soon.

I visited this restaurant with my immediate family for my mum's 70th birthday. What a lovely dining experience! Wonderful food, atmosphere and an ideal spot for a special occasion birthday. Excellent value at £25 per head too. We will definitely be back!

Have visited Hawtrey's restaurant a couple of times in the last year. The food on both occasions was excellent. The quality, content, flavour and presentation is fabulous. The restaurant is quite quiet and the service is very good and at the same time the atmosphere is relaxed.I am looking forward to my next visit.

We dined at Hawtrey's restaurant at the Barn Hotel for the second time in February. The food was exceptionally good with home made breads, butter selection to name just a couple of special little touches. The staff were very good - attentive and efficient. Will look forward to dining there again.

This was the top place to eat in the area many years ago, but then it went downhill - so much so that we didn't even bother to use a large voucher received as a gift from friends. We were persuaded to go again, but there's no real improvement. Never again!

Seven of us went for a pre-Christmas lunch. The food was really delicious, especially the rump of lamb. The setting is slightly formal which gives a sense of occasion. The staff are really nice. They are attentive, helpful and friendly without being intrusive. We thought it was excellent value at £19.95 for a three course meal.

Once again we had a delicious lunch making my dad's 80th birthday so special. Thank you to all the staff.Rachel Chick

Very good breakfast and service. Continental and hot breakfast are included if you stay at the hotel. Take away breakfast for early morning flight was really bad.

Dads birthday meal, wanted something fairly local. Was completely bowled over!!! It's actually shocking how good and reasonable this place is.The level of detail and the service was better than most central London restaurants.

We had afternoon tea at Hawtrey's yesterday. The venue was lovely and the service was good. I was a bit disappointed that there was no selection of black tea to choose from (we are given English Breakfast) and I thought it was a bit strange to have crisps along with the sandwiches. The scones were very nice and there was just the right amount of food. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience with a great atmosphere. It was very reasonably priced and we will definitely have tea here again. However, we caught a glimpse of some of the lunches on offer so may have lunch next time!

After feeling disappointed with my hotel room and heavy rain stopping me from walking to a restaurant I was apprehensive about eating in the restaurant but I was wrong. I was plush and was a nice atmosphere except for being very quiet, only one other table occupied when I sat down. A set menu was a great choice. The service was excellent and the standard of the food was superb.

“Evening meal at Hawtrey's restaurant at The Barn Hotel, Ruislip.”5 of 5 stars Pending reviewWent to Hawtrey's restaurant with a friend this evening and was most impressed with this hidden gem in Ruislip. Set in beautiful grounds, the decor is grand, leading to a warm and inviting lounge and bar area. The staff were friendly and professional and couldn't do enough for you. Hawtrey's restaurant had a nice atmosphere and was full even though it was mid-week. The food was exquisite and very filling. Amuse-bouche were presented before each meal which meant I couldn't manage a starter. My friend and I were offered a variety of breads and unusually flavoured butters ranging from plain and unsalted to chive. Made a welcoming change from plain bread and butter. I had the Lobster Thermidor which was beautifully presented. It was rich and full of flavour. My friend had the lamb and she said that was really good too. We both had the chocolate bombe which the waiter impressively melted with hot berries and sauce. Really full and didn't even have room for a coffee. Highly recommend this restaurant.Stayed October 20155 of 5 stars Cleanliness5 of 5 stars Service

I have been to this restaurant a few times I love the furniturethe white table cloths the flowers, but not the food, the say itsfine dining and yes the price reflects that but not the foodI have had better a good café, what a disappointment small portions on lovely plates poorly cooked

90th birthday lunch celebration. Liaison with the Maitre d' ensured an extremely enjoyable, relaxed and unhurried event, even in the middle of a Bank Holiday with Wedding celebrations and a Hen party going on at the venue

Recently had dinner here with family. It was a quiet night in the restaurant as middle of summer holidays.Food excellent, staff and service excellent . Lovely room and comfortable seating.Will definitely return

Great choice of both food and wine. The presentation and attention to detail was excellent and the quality was outstanding. The staff were welcoming and friendly and I will certainly visit again. Special thanks to the restaurant Manager who even drove me home at the end of a super evening! Many thanks to all.

This restaurant is always fantastic. Food is perfect. Service is excellent. but nothing special!!!.another good choice in Ruislip.

I went here yesterday for my Mum's birthday. I've been a few times, and am never disappointed- I've recommended them to many people, and can't wait to go back!!! It was quite quiet yesterday, which was a surprise, our table was ready and they were very attentive, even providing he candles for Mums cake! A perfect way to spend a few houes

My partner and I had a spontaneous dinner here, the food was amazing - he is vegetarian and they were very accommodating and the dishes were great. The staff were all very friendly creating a very warm environment, especially Brian and the waitress in the restaurant but also the reception staff! We will definitely be back - especially to try the dessert which we didn't have any space left for!

Booked an afternoon tea for a family birthday, staff were friendly and helpful, a smart and pleasant setting, food was delightful sandwiches, scones and cakes were all very nice washed down with a nice cup of tea or for a couple of pound more champagne. A lovey treat for a special occasion will definitely visit again

Went for a family celebration last night, had a wonderful meal. The restaurant is well presented with very pleasant staff, who provided a very good level of service.We had a nice selection of canapés whilst perusing the menu, then an amuse bouche of prawns at the table, good start ....We ordered the pork and scallop starter, this was very well received, the ham hock and foie gras was very well seasoned and well presented.The confit leg of rabbit is a good choice If you like game, well balanced flavoursOur choices for mains were Dover sole classic dish with capers and burnt butter , pigeon two ways came in a smoke dome, looked good at the table. The rose veal, melted in the mouth.They have a large selection of vegetarian dishes, nice to see on a menu.My only niggle was the side order of chips, Not fresh but frozen. The rum baba, melted away in the mouth, the chestnut parfait was excellent but a good choice. Cheese selection was presented well.

We visited the restaurant for dinner for my parents in law wedding anniversary: it was a lovely restaurant with excellent and very friendly staff and beautifully presented and delicious food. The setting is lovely. Would definitely recommend to visit.

My wife treated me to a wonderful May Day lunch. There was a set menu for £24.95 for a 3 course meal. For starters I ordered the soup of the day which was vegetarian and it was amazing. I wanted more. We were presented with some bread selection but I'm not a fan of onion or walnut bread.For mains I ordered a pan fried cod which was good but lacked slight seasoning. The dessert was delicious strawberry cheesecake wow. Once again I wanted some more.Overall a great afternoon and the service by the restaurant manager was outstanding

In this charming hotel complex mixing traditional England with a touch of modernity in the back you will discover a stunning restaurant. The service is simply perfect and you feel relaxed while being in a very "English legacy" environment. The mixing touch of tradition and modernity is superb ! The food is simply delicious and you see there is work and deep thinking behind it . The chef is stunning, the staff is lovely. Just go and try !

Another win for us Ceoliacs/Gluten and Wheat free intolerance sufferers. Beautifully served and even better tasting gluten free afternoon tea (£13.95 option). Just call ahead and they will organise a great spread. I have avoided 'afternoon teas' because of the lack of choice for Ceoliacs but this was such a lovely surprise and a must. The scones were so light and the bread used for sandwiches, teasted like real bread, YES, actually! Be warned its a lot of food, ha ha. Well Done Hawtrey's/Barn Hotel. Atmosphere was oldie worldie, service very helpful and will be visiting again.

We had a family Sunday lunch for 25 people to celebrate my father-in-law's 90th birthday. We have never been there before, but will certainly return - food excellent, service excellent, nothing was too much to help the day go smoothly. Brilliant!!

Food was so tasty and well presented and the manager and staff very friendly and welcoming and made you feel special.

We visited Hawtrey's restaurant at the Barn Hotel today for Sunday lunch - 22 of us and 1 child. The staff were so friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The food was nicely presented with lots of colour and flavour. I had the salmon mouse to start which I would highly recommend with the beef to follow and Christmas pudding for dessert at around £25 h it was good value for money. At last - a restaurant that serves its food hot - with 22 of us and every meal was hot and very tasty. We were given a room for the size of our party which was fabulous and so beautifully decorated for the festive season. The atmosphere was really Christmassy with a massive Christmas tree and a lovely open fire which really got everyone in the Christmas spirit. There really was nothing to fault - if you are having a big family gathering it is the place to go - you will not be disappointed. I could even take a meal home for my husband who injured his back and could not join us -with all the plates and a jug for the brandy sauce - what great customer service!! I will return the clean dishes tomorrow. Thank you very much to the manager, chefs and all the staff we had a fabulous time.

I came there on Saturday with my friends.. Wow, one of the best place I've ever been to.. I've travelled the world, ate in a million of places, but the food here in the barn hotel was out if this world. Next time, will definitely compliment the chef personally. One of the best..

We have stayed at the Barn Hotel, of which the restaurant is part, and have been treated really well. On its own I would recommend the Hotel. This trip we had taken a close friend with us and we had praised Hawtrys for the food. So after a long weekend in London we sat down for our Saturday evening meal. We were not disappointed. The staff were really friendly, attentive and helpful. The waiter ( I might be doing him a disservice there) really new the menu and helped with the choices. Without picking out I particulat course I can honestly say that I have not had a better meal in a long time.

Evening meal with friends was excellent. The standard of cuisine is of the highest. If I have one small gripe, it was in respect of the wine. It is expensive and at the lower end, poor quality. But having said that the food was very good, in selection, preparation and presentation. Full marks to the Chef.

We booked a separate room for my mums 89th birthday. The food was excellent along with the staff. So attentive and efficient. Especially George who was so professional but friendly too. George made the lunch run smoothly and was brilliant with the kids too. Thank you. SoWill be back Sue Waterton

Booked through Open Table but, upon arrival, the restaurant had no trace of our booking. Fortunately they were able to lay up a table for four of us...while we stood around in our coats! It would have been good for our coats to be taken and for us to be shown to some seating while we were waiting. We were happy to find we could order from the set menu on a Saturday evening and we enjoyed the complimentary amuse bouche items, the various home-made breads and the assortment of butters provided. Starters were all delicious. Mains followed for two of us but the other two mains took so long to arrive, those of us with rapidly cooling food were invited to start ours'. The three mains ordered from the set menu were well cooked and beautifully present. Unfortunately, my husband's skate, ordered from the a la carte menu, although equally beautifully presented, was undercooked, pink inside and cold...presumably they had rushed to finish cooking it when the rest of our table's meals were already ready to serve. He did not complain or ask for it to be cooked further as he would have been eating by himself but unsurprisingly he did not enjoy it at all. Happily, I am able to report he was not ill! Puddings for those who had it were excellent but my husband, who is diabetic, chose not to order the only option for him - the over-priced cheeseboard - which, from memory, included chutney and grapes, both of which are full of sugar and no use to a diabetic...a cheaper, alternative cheeseboard, without these extras would be a useful item to include on the menu. Three of us enjoyed our meal...no prizes for guessing who didn't!

This restaurant was always good. Now the main courses and desserts are even better. Background music is handy to add conviviality when the restaurant is not full, and ensure nobody hears you talking and you are not distracted by others.The three course set lunch at just under £20 per person is great for a meal of this quality. You must budget for paying extra for a glass of wine, coffee, and service.Dessert was a delight of colours and artistry, with a pattern of pink strawberry (?) sauce edged with chocolate.Service seems a bit friendly and jollier than it used to be.

Very nice food with a nice selection well worth the money! Staff are very pleasant and would do anything they can to help.

A nice place for Afternoon Tea. It was recommended to us by a friend. We enjoyed the ambiance of the lounge and could view the gardens. (We did not go out and enjoy them.) The sandwiches and cakes were delicious but bite-size only. Great for those on a diet. Lucky for me a kind waiter realised I was famished and prepared a platter of vegetarian sandwiches. Good man! We would have given excellent but for the wedding and funeral at the same time. Hence the slow service and too many people. It felt awkward - we did not know whether to smile or look sad. The Barn apologised and informed that we should have been told when we reserved. We will give them another try .. but I will ensure I eat before we visit.

I'm struggling to reconcile the glowing reviews of Hawtrey's with my recent experience of Sunday lunch here. I dine out regularly - from high street chains, to the fine dining end of the spectrum - and it's been a long time since I've eaten in a place that promises so much, yet delivers so little. I have to wonder if the reviewers giving 5 out of 5 here are just staff members masquerading as real life punters.My first gripe was that while the food menus were brought to the table promptly, there was a palpable look of surprise at the concept my wife and I might want to order any wine. The wine list duly fetched, we perused drink options while our food order was taken ...but then the waiter high-tailed it before we could give him the wine order too.Cue 5 minutes of non-attention as we hoped someone would come back to take our drinks order. Giving up, I headed to the bar located immediately outside the restaurant entrance to ask for a bottle of white. "You're only allowed to order wine if you're dining in the restaurant," came the response. I pointed out that I was dining in the restaurant, as they could clearly see, and asked them to send someone in. When the bottle of white we ordered turned up, it was warm. Straight off the store cupboard shelf I'd say. I told the waiter I couldn't drink it like this, but was happy to let it sit in an ice bucket until it was drinkable. Despite this, he still insisted on trying to pour us each a measure of warm wine. With our hands covering our wine glasses, he eventually backed down.Sadly, the quality of the 3 course lunch did not make up for the comedy service.The deep fried crab-shaped starter tasted just like ...well, a deep fried crab-shaped thing. The chicken ballotine main was marginally better, but still bland. And my cheese course (£3.50 supplement, on top of £25 for three courses) was a selection of different coloured and textured items, that all tasted of nothing in particular.Hawtrey's is not the fine dining establishment it masquerades as. Sunday lunch for two with (warm) wine left me just shy of £100. I have eaten twice as well, for half as much, hundreds of times in recent years.No amount of nice uniforms, white-gloved waiters and politeness (for all their faults, they are extremely polite) can make up for the fact that Hawtrey's has ideas way above its station, and is populated by staff who'd have Gordon Ramsay's temples bulging with fury, if ever he fancied parachuting in to fix things.

Everything about this restaurant is as in the title especially the food. Our experience there was just excellent and we would recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates fine dining at its best! There is nothing to dislike about Hawtreys. I wish we lived locally as we would be going there on a regular basis. Amazing food!

I booked a meal for my husband's 50th birthday and my in-laws anniversary. Food was simply outstanding. I fail to understand why this restaurant is not booked out months in advance! The service is professional and pleasant and the staff go out of their way to make your occasion feel special.Ruislip residents are extremely lucky to have a restaurant of this calibre in their area.

I'm in two minds about Hawtrey's. Part of me feels it would be great if the outstanding chef and waiting staff got the level of custom they deserve for such a splendid, good value offering; another part of me likes the peace and quiet!Food and presentation were to their usual high standard and service was delightful. If you're anywhere in the vicinity of Ruislip, go there.

The ambience in this hotel is excellent. Seated promptly, order taken without delay? Good food and service, what more can we say!

I eat out A LOT, because of my job and also - well I love good food. This restaurant lists amongst the best and the meal we had as a business lunch last week left all us awe-inspired by the superb presentation but exceptional flavoursI suppose because its within the hotel and off the beaten track that this gem isn't as well known or feted as it should be, because for £19.95 for the set lunch, you won't find better value, or better food anywhere in LondonI shall be coming here again and again - what a find!

The log fire in the lounge was a warm welcome on a cold day. The menu changes daily. We were offered soup, a shellfish dish, or egg, as a starter. All looked interesting. The main course of lamb, cooked medium, was perfect. I asked for them to write Happy Birthday on my dessert plate which they did. I had told them my first name and spelled it and thought they might add that, but they didn't. Never mind. Good enough.Coffee was unexciting, although they had brown sugar lumps.A good place for a birthday party in elegant surroundings. (Although if you want paper hats, crackers, sparklers, singing waiters and souvenir photos provided by management and free drinks go to a big chain.)

The venue, food and staff were fantastic. We had a brilliant evening. THe rooms are beautifully decorated and the staff so friendly and helpful. THe food was really delicious. All forty six people present were impressed and plan to eat there again.

At the Barn on a business trip with my bride along and was lucky to get one of the last reservations for the Valentine's dinner. What an exceptional meal. One of the best multi course meals I've ever had. Presentation was exceptional. Taste was also amazing. As other reviewers have said, it is rather expensive, but worth every pence, penny, cent or whatever your currency is.

4 adults and an 8 year old child dined here on a Monday evening. We were the only guests!The menu was interesting with some unusual dishes e.g.wild boar. We had 3 courses, drinks before and a bottle of Fleurie and the cost inc 10% service was £222. For the quality of the food, service and ambience, it was excellent value for money. We will certainly go again.

Went with friends for dinner which turned into a very enjoyable evening. The restaurant is an attractive, comfortable and elegant venue with good sized tables, spaced well apart. The service was efficient, friendly and professional. We started with a selection of canapés, followed by an amuse bouche and bread served with a variety of flavoured butters.Several of us chose a starter of soft shell crab - superb, and the main course of lamb was cooked to perfection and served with a good selection of vegetables. Portions were just right and the presentation of the food was delightful. A pre-desert followed the main course (passion fruit sorbet) and there was a choice of three deserts. All this for £25 per head (the fixed price 3 course menu) - really good value for such a high standard of cooking. This experience was very different from a visit last year which disappointed us, but now we have sampled the true standard of Hawtrey's we can't wait to go again and introduce other friends. Thank you all at Hawtrey's.

7 of us visited for afternoon tea and very nice it was too - tea/coffee, scones & jam/ cream, ham, cheese, egg sandwiches. Good attentive service.Will visit again.

Having had two full English breakfasts in this restaurant I found on both occasions the staff to be very friendly and efficient and the food was very well presented, hot and tasty.

Group of four adults, really enjoyed our lunch with very attentive staff constantly at hand when we needed anything. Unfortunately the soup wasn't quite hot enough, but this was taken away and a replacement bowl was hot and delicious. The menu isn't extensive but suited our party and we relaxed and enjoyed the surroundings especially as not cramped or noisy.

See my main review of The Barn Hotel. They cannot cope with 16 people - most of whom had pre-ordered their meal - sitting down at one time

Good food . Average room. Too expensive. most of staff very helpful, although a waitress did tip a whole glass of red wine over me.

The set price menu, in the evening, has delicious additional 'surprises' between courses.The new a la carte menu is great value especially for vegetarian options. The standard of food,service and the ambiance in the restaurantmakes, what can be a reasonably priced meal, into a really special evening out.Menus available to suit everyone's pocket.

Liked everything Hotel, Food, service, location. Easy acess to Central London from thee Underground two minutes away

We visited on a Tuesday night with friends and waited for more than five minutes at the entrance to the restaurant before anyone even acknowledged we were there.We were immediately asked what drinks we wanted but it took ages for menus to arrive. Eventually our order was taken and we were brought some pleasant canapés, bread and a little later, an amuse bouche. However, our starter did not arrive until 1 hour 45 minutes after we sat down. A couple of times a waiter said "your food is coming" and I eventually had to ask if there was a problem in the kitchen and was told "shortage of staff". By the time our main course arrived we had been at our table for 2 and a quarter hours. We never received an apology and the service overall was not acceptable.The food was OK but quite honestly, having waited for so long, we really didn't have any appetite left. The main courses were just about adequate in size but certainly not generous. We didn't bother with desert. The service was really poor and an explanation for the delays, without having to ask for it, would have been appreciated and even a simple gesture of complimentary coffee would have been nice.We will not go again and if asked by friends, would not recommend.

Every single time I've ever tried to eat here during my stay at the Barn, something has gone wrong. First time, I tried to order food at 10pm to be told that the bar was shut and that I could have a sandwich. It wasn't even a good sandwich, it was terrible!Second time, the cooker was broke, meaning yet again - yes, you guessed it - I was offered a sandwich. This time, I knew better than to risk it and opted for the local McDonalds instead.So in short, I've sort-of eaten here once, and it was a massive disappointment. Phone ahead before driving here for your Sunday lunch - the cooker may be broke!