Hurdlemakers Arms in Maldon

We all had an excellent time at the Hurdlemakers Arms, tucking into roast dinners, we each had different, beef, lamb, pork and turkey , and they definitely don’t skimp on the portions of meat. We had a great selection of vegeatables ( of which the leftovers we had boxed up to bring home) All our plates were emptied, it was all so beautifully cooked and presented.Our partners had starters of homemade soup , and homemade pate, both of which were extremely tasty, but having visited before we girls skipped the starters to allow room for the amazing roast. We finished with coffees as no room left for desserts. Nettie and Gary and the gang have great hospitality qualities, and obviously take pride in the food they serve, which is evident as a roomful of happy diners. Would definitely recommend for anyone to dine out, and we will certainly be coming back for the Christmas themed dinner as soon as we can arrange a date.

I had beer to a beer festival here in 2023 and it was recommended by a friend as a good venue for four old school friends to meet for the first time since we left school 58 years ago! Perfect choice with a perpetual range of very good beers and excellent food it would be difficult to fault it on any count. My simple lunch of ham egg and chips featured a quality of ham that I have rarely tasted and never bettered, sublime! A bold choice of word for a couple of lowly slices of ham but absolutely the right word nonetheless!!!! The place is spotlessly clean throughout and very well kept the condition belies its 400 year history. Large garden and ample easy parking excellent food and beer at very good prices, heaven!!!!

Just had the Sunday lunch here. Fabulous roast lamb, fresh vegetables and roast potatoes. Huge portions, piping hot, could not be faulted. Really good value

We had a late table booked and whilst it was extremely busy we were made to feel welcome and the Landlady even provided some games to keep my toddler out of mischief whilst we waited for our table to vacate. A very family friendly venue. A quaint little pub with a great array of options on the menu and all of it delicious. Generous sized portions. The team coped well despite some staffing issues. I can see why this place has won so many awards. Thanks for looking after us! We will be back!

Great atmosphere, open fire, excellent food with a good variation on the menu. Service good and value for money with decent sized portions.

Our third visit to The Hurdlemakers Arms and this short review will tell you all you need to know........It is simply the best pub food we have ever had !!!!!!..a proper chef as we found out, I am 70 years old and have been to loads of great pubs but the food here is above the lot, big portions yes, plenty of everything yes, great selection of vegetables yes and a great selection of meat and fish which again is plentiful.......you will not find a better place to eat so give it a try....thank you all at The Hurdlemakers Arms.......you have got it BANG ON !!!!!!..........WONDERFUL !!!!!!

Excellent pub food cooked freshly. Service is prompt and attentive. As the food is cooked freshly there is a little wait but this is more than worthwhile. The menu is quite extensive and reasonably priced. The pub is well decorated and comfortable, especially as those sticky tables have been replaced.

We have just left having eaten our delicious food. I had turkey roast and my partner had steak. Both meals very generous portions I couldn't eat all mine. The land lady was extremely friendly as were the other staff. We sat outside due to my anxiety but popped in to use the toilet which were extremely clean. The children's play area definitely needs scrapping or updating but apart from that would highly recommend. Yes there's a wait on food but worth the wait.

This pub had been a favourite over the years offering good food at reasonable prices. As we had the in-laws visiting in a post-Covid capacity, we felt that a revisit to this old haunt would be a safe bet for lunch.This would have been our first lunch trip at the pub, and unfortunately it has left a very poor opinion of the establishment - thinking that perhaps we had a better memory than the actual.The owner unfortunately has a persona that is not friendly or welcoming, you are made to feel like your are inconveniencing them, by your attendance.The tables had a sticky hue to them, fortunately one of the post-COVID, benefits is that we carry a bag of antibacterial wipes, which made it fresher - but should the establishment not take care of this??Service was slow and the food came at a glacial pace that would have made a sloth happy - considering the pub wasn't full or overly busy, it seems strange that our order clearly caused confusion - what challenging items did we have, you may wonder....Three different baguettes, a portion of chips and a Jacket potato with Chilli.The baguettes were ok, the chips are superb, but that is where it stops, the Jacket potato was nicely cooked, but the amount of Chilli was poor, if you inhaled too quickly you would have 'hoovered' it off the plate, in-fact the two pre-packed butter portions had more volume than the chilli - and we waited almost 90 minutes for this. Overall, the experience was far from what we remembered and it feels like this is one visit that should have been confined to a memory........For the benefit of doubt it could be that they are slow to adapt to reopening post COVID however, being under same management, I am not convinced of this rose tinted view.

Met friends here for lunch. Had heard good reports about this place but have to say we were a little disappointed. We sat outside and although there are under cover areas in case of rain these as well as the garden area in general looked like they could do with some TLC. The food service was slow but the food in general was OK. They have a full and varied menu. Didn't find the staff particularly welcoming and is not high on my list to return.

Very large garden with plenty of outdoor seating including tents and pods in case of rain.Outdoor play equipment for kids. We had fairly enjoyable food when it finally arrived - Half an hour for two items that required no cooking was just too long, especially as they were not very busy. Cheese Ploughmans - Not enough bread or butter (until I requested more of the latter) and No dressing on the salad. Hence poor value rating.

Lovely little pub with large outside seating area. Well kept pint. Amazing pigeon pie. Friendly staff. Excellence adherence to covid precautions. So glad I stumbled across this gem!

My husband and I, together with 4 friends, went to the Hurdlemakers Arms on Thursday lunchtime and had a super meal. Everyone really enjoyed their ribs, cottage pie and salmon-en-croute and the desserts were to die for! We didn't need anything to eat for the rest of the day! Thank you for a lovely afternoon in one of your pods - well done everyone!

1st time eating here in our party of 4 and was not disappointed. simple menu all cooked from fresh and wow could not fault a single thing, very tasty filling and yes the portion sizes are large.All the staff were very attentitive and prices exactly what they should be, so thank you for a great evening, we will be back and careful not to over order as I stupidly did and left completely stuffed....thank you

Met friends for dinner-food was amazing, so much! Service was excellent-nothing too much trouble. Prices very reasonable. We will be returning!

I’ve been here twice in the last few weeks. The first I came with a friend, it was a sunny Saturday evening & I expected it to be really busy, but there weren’t many people there which I thought was odd. I ordered olives as a starter & my friend didn’t have a starter. I was asked if i wanted the starter first or everything altogether, so I said I wanted the starter first & the mains to follow. We then waited over an hour for our mains, I went inside to ask if our meals had been forgotten & was told they hadn’t been forgotten, it’s just the waiting staff hadn’t told the kitchen we’d finished our starters. Not sure how long likely to take for one person so consume a few olives? The food was ok, nothing to write home about - but the service was very slow despite being practically empty. I then decided to give it another chance & take the kids, they had a lovely time playing in the garden & I was pleased that they don’t deep fry the kids fish fingers, but the roasts were pretty gross. A kids roast consisted of a piece of chicken on the bone with skin on, rock hard roast potatoes, an anemic looking sausage, some stuffing, a Yorkshire & but no veg! It was a nice evening, nice to go somewhere where the kids can play & we could have a meal & a quiet drink. Again the place was practically empty, the food was ok - it’s somewhere that’s ok for a relaxed bite to eat & for the kids to play, but I wouldn’t go back in the winter months. We had to wait over an hour for our food again on our second visit. I know pubs are struggling at the moment with shortages of staff etc - & I like supporting local businesses, but when the place is close to empty I do wonder how on earth they’d cope with a few more customers. It would be a disaster!

Was there earlier today, for a family lunch. Arrived at 1pm, didn’t get away until nearly 5pm. Service really was so, so slow. Menu was fine - provided you wanted a roast lunch. Portions were huge - loads wasted, but not all that cheap. Quality was frankly poor. Okay if you’re happy to spend a long, slow afternoon stuffing yourself with stodge, otherwise one to avoid

My family and I have just had the best roast dinner for a very long time. We sat in a pod under a lovely heater 6 adults and my 2 grandchildren. The food and service was brilliant. Our dinner was pipping hot and we asked for extra Yorkshire puddings & gravy which was no trouble at all. They bought my 2 year old granddaughters dinner out with our starters so she didn’t have to wait. I cannot fault anything every member of staff had a smile and were so friendly. I would highly recommend and will defiantly be back. Thank you to you all.

We have re-discovered this pub as part of our quest to branch out from the usual Chinese/Indian/Pizza takeaway during lockdown, and what a hidden gem it is. Great food, amazing portions and lovely friendly service. Can’t wait to dine in the pub itself as soon as restrictions are lifted. Thank you Nettie and Gary for another lovely meal tonight.

Fabulous roast dinner takeaway tonight. Portions were huge and everything was really tasty. Also, still too hot to eat when we got it home. Well done!

Management very rude not just public but also to staff... food was horrible and not worth the money.

We have been regular visitors to the Hurdlemakers since moving to the area but tonight we might as well have been ghosts as we watched everyone else being served first. We complained and were ignored. We spoke to the owner who said "oh well". Not the response I was expecting and rather arrogant. Never mind, we wont back and we will be cancelling some future bookings.

I met a friend and work colleague for lunch. We both had the burgers and I asked for a side of peppercorn sauce. It was all fantastic. The best burger I've had out since i can remember. I thought they'd provided far too much peppercorn sauce but I couldn't get enough of it. We were never rushed, stayed for hours as it was only the second time we'd met other than Skype since March. Great food and great staff

Nice beer, great prawn baguette and excellent staff. Nice to know somethings are getting back to normal.

2 roast turkey meals to go ..... massive portions of gorgeous roast turkey...ridiculous amounts of vegetables, roast potatoes, Yorkies and a silky smooth gravy. Great food from a great Pub Thank you Gary and Janette you never fail to impress

Took a party of six ladies here for Sunday lunch. Several of us were pleased to be visiting as we had not visited for some considerable years. Well, we certainly were not disappointed as it still had its charm. The staff were exceptional and looked after us so well. The food was excellent it was hot fresh, home cooked and the portion size was huge.

This is one of my favourite places to eat, the food is always excellent and the staff are friendly and very helpful. If your looking for great food and plenty of it then you won't go wrong, how ever if you want food served with in minutes of ordering then you will be disappointed. The food is cooked to order so can take a while but that said it's worth every minute of the wait, just chill with a drink or 2 and enjoy. The beer fest is well worth a visit in June check their website for dates.Mark

Lovely food cooked and presented well. A good selection on the menu. There was six of us in our family get together and we each had different meals which were all very nice, rather large meals but for with those with a big appetite 10/10. Service 10/10 we will be visiting this lovely public house again.

With friends had roast lamb with glutenfree gravy.large portion tender and plenty of lovely vegetables and meal nice and fresh and hot.several choice for gluten free desserts aswell

Where do l begin!! My husband and l arrived at the Hurdlemakers at 2.10 pm yesterday - and asked if there was a table for two - young girl said that they were very busy - but yes they could accommodate us - (l looked round and saw several empty tables!) - we sat down with our drinks - and looked at the menu - we both ordered jacket potatoes - we waited and waited - No one came to apologise for the long wait - 3.15pm came and went - My husband then went to the bar and spoke to the girl - who said that they were just doing our meal now - aren't these youngsters capable of multi-tasking??? We said that we would pay for the drinks but would not be hanging around for the jacket potatoes - as we were leaving another couple told us that they to were not happy with their meals either - so our advise is best to phone before going to see if the owners are on holiday and if so avoid the Hurdlemakers like the plague!! - or get new staff - as this lot were not interested in their job or close down until the owners arrive back!!! That said you cannot fault the Sunday Roast - it is superb - that of course is when the owners are in residence!!! .

Visited recently for the first time with another couple who had been before. The reports on this place are generally right in that we waited just over an hour for the main course having decided we would swerve starters. The food was very good as was the service but this quaint pub is very tired and definitely needs refurbishment. Would however recommend for a visit for the food.

Arrived early, sat at the bar having a drink. Bar staff so friendly and welcoming. Able to sit and chat feeling very unhurried and relaxed. Food arrived after 45 minutes, well worth the wait. Delicious. Staff extremely helpful, nothing too much trouble. We'll definitely be back soon.

Lovely small country pub,there were 10 of us.Drinks got, meals ordered, all good. However, it was an hour and a half wait until our food arrived. When it did it was worth the wait as it was delicious. Unfortunately, the delay knocked on and we did not have time for coffee afterwards as it was 10.45pm and we were the last in the pub.

Was in the area today and popped in,nice decor,very clean and great choice of Ales,will have meal on next visit.

Sunday lunch. Very busy so recommend booking. All food is freshly cooked so order asap & be prepared for a long wait at most popular times. The meals when they came were excellent & staff very helpful & nice.

Had Sunday lunch here - food well cooked, hot and plentiful. However, we had to wait an unacceptably long time for the main course (no starter) with the excuse being that it's all cooked to order. I've eaten out in many establishments (of all kinds) and rarely had to wait so long for a freshly cooked meal.

Excellent find, as a bit off the beaten track ( off A414 on the way to Maldon, from Danbury ). Great decor and certainly not a chain pub - as it had plenty of character. We were quite surprised that all the tables were full, or laid out for other people to use - but they managed to find a table for two.

Really enjoyed our latest visit to Hurdlemakers - quiet Tuesday, only about eight other people in at the time - chose fusilli bolognese for lunch for two, accompanied by soft drink and one of the excellent ciders on offer cost just over £30 - excellent choice of specials also available, inluding many fish dishes.

The staff here a so friendly and helpful we didn’t even have to go to the bar to order. The pub is just off the A414 as you head out of Maldon towards Chelmsford. It’s about half a mile down a little lane and you park around the back. The pub had a really traditional feel. It’s got a good menu and was busy but not crowded. We all had baguettes for lunch which were delicious and served with crisps and a salad. Really great place to stop off and eat.

Attractive pub; polite, attentive staff; excellent food. Worth a score of 5 if you don’t mind a fairly long wait (which, I assume, is unavoidable because the staff certainly don’t hang about) and it really IS worth the wait.

Just a 5 minute drive from the main road but The Hurdlemakers Arms feels like it's in the middle of the country. The cosy but ample pub/restaurant serves the best food I have had for years.

Visited the Hurdlemakers on a very hot Sunday afternoon, huge garden with plenty of shade to escape the sun. This was a family visit and we decided to have a spot of dinner. The menu was basic usual items, Burger, Sausages, Chicken etc, four of us had the ham, egg and chips, this I suppose is my main gripe, would have liked to have seen a lot more variety on the menu, plus due to the amount of people, there was a 90 minute wait, but the food did arrive after about 50 mins.

Very disappointed I had rotten lettuce hidden underneath normal lettuce which could have made me seriously ill luckily I saw it in time. Did get an apology from chef no compensation though.

if you want fresh great tasting made to order food ,plenty of it and a good choice of beers ,this is the place to go .

Food reasonable, service way below par, if you like shrieking children ,probably the place for you , if you don’t mind waiting 1and a quarter hours, this is the place for you, if you’re waiting to have your drinks refreshed , or just waiting to be asked “if everything is ok,”not to mention “can I get you anything else,”not the place for you. If you want a nice quiet meal out with your wife , this is definitely not the place for you.

Hungry on our way home from an event, we googled nearby pub/restaurants The Hurdle makers Arms was the closest. What a find!! You know a place is good when there’s a lot of cars in the car park, which there was but there’s plenty of parking (on grass out the back). The pub/restaurant was small and homey, every single table inside was either occupied or reserved, with a 60 minute wait for a table!!! But we served immediately and we were so hungry we went for the 40 minute garden table option, we got drinks and settled down on one of the wooden benches in the gardens, and here is the part that lets the place down, it’s less of a garden and more of a grassy area with some lovely trees and tired play equipment (not that the happy children seemed to care) there’s nothing wrong with it but it could be better, which is the only reason I’ve not given them full star rating. The best part though is the food! Omg, there was so much of it and everything was so good. We all had the burger and chips, it came with a really good amount of really fresh tasty salad and a a ramekin of salsa sauce/relish everything on the plate was lovely, and really good value for money. As roast dinners and other plates of lunch went by it looked like the same could be said across the menu. The staff were cheery and helpful, in short we could not have made a better choice and if we were in the area again we would absolutely visit again and not hesitate to recommend it to friends and family.

Do not go there if you are hungry!!! Unbelievably slow, fifteen minutes to get menu's, thirty minutes to take our order and over an hour to get starters......another thirty minutes for main course. Didn't have time to wait for dessert!! Curt, rude staff.

Another visit to The Hurdlemakers Arms and again, not disappointed. Josephine was our waitress, very friendly, chatty and efficient. Food as always was freshly cooked, plentiful and delicious. We're always confident of good food and service at the Hurdlemakers and have introduced various members of family and friends to the restaurant. We will definitely revisit. FYI large car park at the rear.

A group of 10 of us visited and could not believe the size of the portions. Great quality home made food well worth a visit

Visited on a very busy Sunday lunchtime. Seated quickly. Drinks ordered and brought to the table promptly. Given plenty of time to look at the menu to decide what to have. Pate and soup for starters were both excellent. Roast beef and roast turkey were also very good with lots of fresh vegetables. Great choices of deserts. This is NOT a fast food joint - it's proper home-cooked food served as it should be, so it will take some time to prepare! Will definitely visit again!

We visited with my 98 year old great aunt who has macular degeneration. The owner found us a lovely table by the window for the sunlight. The food was all freshly cooked, the service and friendliness were outstanding. I would highly recommend a visit. This has been my fourth visit to the premises and they never seem to disappoint. Thank you for making this a lovely place to dine and doggies are allowed to visit and sit in the gardens too.

Visited with family, lovely Sunday lunch with set three courses for £24. The portion sizes were very large. Only negative was the time it took for all three dishes, we were there for around 3 hours. Would come back again.

OMG THE BEST ROAST DINNER EVER!! Just like homemade. Meat was so tender and plentiful, great selection of vegetables and the cauliflower cheese was to die for!! Just about managed a light Eton Mess dessert, but two others in party were full up.

Really enjoyed this visit to the Hurdlemakers who offer a good main menu and an excellent range of specials - lots of fish and game for available. Visited on a chilly February day - warm welcome, friendly staff. Chose excellent Pigeon Pie - plenty of meat with new potatoes and vegetables. My wife had Rabbit Casserole which was also very good, also with new pots and vegs - No room for starters or desserts as we were really hull, but the choise of both was good - good range of beers and ciders inclkuding Westons. I enjoyed the Shalford Mild - with a soft drink came to £33.50 so good value as well

Have eaten here a number of times and never been disappointed. Lots to choose from on their menu and all freshly cooked to order. This pub is a bit off the beaten track but well worth a visit. Really nice food, friendly owners and helpful staff. Good selection of beers usually but give the food a try as it's well worth it.

Great food but it took over 85 minutes to arrive. Gave it second chance from the summer where two of us waited for 45 minutes. The place is a lovely environment but spreading signs around asking us to be patient and all things are fresh does not help. I hope they are fresh. Obviously short staffed. Hope they get it sorted as it really is well presented food and staff were very good.

Visited for the first time with family for Sunday lunch. From the off, the staff were fantastic with our young children. There was a wide menu of food and lots of good local beer. The pub was busy but not crowded and there was a good bustle about the place. The food was really good and the portions were very generous. What made it though were the staff who were really friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back and I would certainly recommend this pub to others.

Staff were very friendly and helpful. It was a Monday lunchtime and plenty of choice on the menu. It was very fresh and still hot when it arrived with plenty of it.

Went for lunch today. Had not been to this pub for many years we were four in total. We were attended immediately. All had different meals. When food arrived all were pipeing hot and good portions. The staff we brilliant. Will definitely go again soon.

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Such a shame. Loved this place and have recommended it often. However this weekend they were unfriendly, didn't get order right and the roast was unappetising. Tasted processed and Yorkshires came from a fav aunt! It may be plentiful but that isn't good if it's not enjoyable or home cooked. Sadly I won't be returning.

I wrote a glowing review on this restaurant a few months ago with a 5, I didn't finish my meal buzzing with as much enthusiasm this time unfortunately. Starting with some positives it was a great atmosphere in the pub and incredibly busy which is always a good sign. The owner very kindly shoe horned us in as I didn't book and we are very thankful for that.

First visit yesterday recommended by a friend. A small pub/restaurant but wonderful food. Large plates but meal covered all, plenty. All freshly cooked going back again. We all had something different and not one bad meal amongst us.

We had heard good reviews from friends and decided to try for ourselves..... We popped in to the pub on Saturday around 2.30pm after reading that food was served all day. The lovely landlady kept us entertained with the pub history while we waited for our food. We had ordered 18oz steak, fish & chips and cottage pie which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.... very plentiful, tasty and piping hot. Looking forward to returning very soon.

Have just got back from the Hurdlemakers Arms after having an excellent Sunday lunch My husband and I have been several times and we cannot fault the food or the service - yes of course you have to wait a while for your meal as it is all done from scratch (don't bother coming if you are in a hurry!!!) - We both had the beef with two yorkshire puddings! loads of roast potatoes and a large assortment of vegetables - best to book a table so that you wont be disappointed

Stopped for supper with another couple food was great service a little slow but great staff. Great saying we do not do fast food just good food as fast as we can!!

Just try it , you will not be disappointed. Have dined there on several occasions and with my guests, could not fault it.

Me and my partner have been here a few times now and every time we visit we are made to feel very welcome. The food we have is always lovely & freshly cooked. There is always variety of dishes to choose from on the menu or from the special’s boards. I would highly recommend this restaurant for dinner with friends, family or a even a nice evening out with a loved one.

Fantastic traditional pub serving superb food.

Found this place by accident and stopped for a drink. Decided the menu and venue looked good enough to try and wasn't disappointed! Brought the family for lunch the next day, food was slow coming out but staff had already advised that would be the case, when it is all fresh and cooked from scratch time is no issue for me and it wasn't really long anyway, maybe 35 mins.

Went here on the recommendation of one of my customers, we weren't disappointed.

Been visiting this pub for years. Fantastic food, fantastic service. If you like a country pub with atmosphere. Enjoy good food and want a quality meal with quantity... this is the pub for you. Individual portions of veg and potatoes are served with every meal. Choice of how you want your potatoes Cooked..... 5 different veg given! Amazing. Owners should be very proud of what they are providing. Don't ever change!!

We visited this pub in 2016 and had a pleasant meal. What on earth has happened.

Always keen to advise and help with dietary needs. Great atmosphere, good food, what more can you ask for

3 mushrooms with a slice of Brie on each put under a grill 7.95 thank you.prawn cocktail a few prawns a bit of lettuce a bit of tomato 7.95.Beef Wellington bad steak with what looked like a rusk on top,pate orange in colour terrible.had several bits knocked off the bill,still came to 108 pounds,ridiculas for a country pub.Never again..my wife had a fillet steak,rough,when asked why it was so thin the chef said he had hammered it to tenderise it,really.

Great little country pub hardy changed from when I visited in my 20s now 55 years old. Beer good and food was fantastic. Big car park out back. Will be returning again as live about 10 mins away in the car. Also a good thing was they had a Gluten Free menu for my girlfriend who happens to be Veggie, Gluten Free and Dairy Free and still managed to eat off their Menu.

Great traditional country pub. Great food and a good selection of real ales. Friendly staff a always a warm welcome. I moved recently and I’m now well out of the area but i’ll continue to travel back as it’s well worth the effort. They have barbecues and beer festivals in the summer and several clubs hold meets there (classic bikes/cars etc) The quiz nights are good fun and it’s the kind of place you can go if you’ve on your own. I would recommend a visit, you won’t be disappointed

I called up on Friday and by a long shot asked if they had a table for 17 people for today (2 days after I called) as I was arranging a surprise birthday meal for my mothers birthday and my previous plan had not worked out! The man I spoke to on the phone was so nice and helpful and said he did not have any tables in the restaurant but had space in the function room and said we would be able to sit in there ! When we arrived the barn was decorated so nicely they had put banners up for us and put confetti on the table! We all had such a lovely time the food was delicious and the staff was all so friendly and helpful I will most definitely be returning! I would definitely recommend guys ! Thank you to hurdle makers for making my mums birthday so special !

Our second visit. A warm welcome from friendly staff on a busy Sunday afternoon. Lovely food and huge portions. Recommend the roast. Very child friendly. Great food, atmosphere, service and value. Looking forward to returning and enjoying the beer garden soon.

Two couples for lunch. We arrived early, literally as they were opening at 12. A warm welcome, blazing fire, and delicious looking specials board being hand written greeted us.

A selection of ales, red rifle particularly good.unsure what to try after the first pint offered samples of the IPA's. No starters, alltough one member of our party had the chowder as a main course, it was a meal in itself. Rabbit casserole,huge bowl filled...

The pub was packed but the service was really good, the food was delicious and all the staff very helpful and friendly. Even though it was a busy day they were happy to provide gluten free gravy and Yorkshire puddings with my roast lamb. They...

This is my second visit to the Hurdlemakers arms. It is a great rustic pub and the owners are really friendly. They told us if you want fast food this is not the pub for you. The service was fantastic and yes you have to...

We came here for Sunday lunch a few weeks back, it was delightful. First the starters were brilliant prawn cocktail and the pate. Next came our fabulous roasts my beef and my husbands pork, both came with two Yorkshire's and gravy then two dishes of vegetables each lot's of everything. Myself as well as my Husband both love gravy and drown our dinners we asked for a bit more gravy before tucking in to those wonderful meals and out came two gravy boats each. All was great and we cleared our plates. Lovely pub and lovely staff. Well worth any waiting for properly cooked meal's. Take no notice of the moaners about waiting, they just like moaning. Also do great veggie meal's we've come here with our friend's and they are lovely. Well done everybody. ☺

Small country pub. Went for a pre Xmas meal. Bit cramped but cosy.

This was the first time that we had eaten here and we were impressed. It’s a “typical”country pub with plenty of parking at the rear. We went on a Saturday evening and apart from our table it was packed. The table wasn’t big, but it was big enough for us 4. Our order was taken quickly but we were warned that they were busy and there might be a bit of a wait. But all the food was well worth waiting for (patè was really nice as was the crumble). The portions were big and everything was really nice. Not a single complaint from any of us and very reasonably priced. The staff were really friendly and we will be returning. I hope this review is helpful.

Not our first visit to Hurdlemakers Arms, but it continues to impress us. Today we visited with friends for a pre xmas lunch,as usual we received a warm welcome , the menu was varied, with an additional specials board .We all chose a roast dinner with all the trimmings. We were not disappointed, the portions were extremely plentiful and the food was delicious. We enjoyed banter with the staff, all in all a most enjoyable occasion. Highly recommend the Hurdlemakers Arms. F.YI. There is plenty of parking to the rear of the premises.

So to be clear, I am a big fan of this place and the food is amazing. The wait time for your food can be very long and the tables are a bit squeezed in so not good if you like space around you. My main tips, avoid the table in the bar area and book for the start of lunch or dinner service to minimise the wait times.

Stunning food again . Great hosts👍👍. People saying slow can't appreciate the quality. Brilliant 👍👍👍

We have just spent a lovely afternoon at The Hurdlemakers Arms. We had the Xmas menu and it was great. Very busy but we had a lovely table, food and service excellent. We will be back. Thank you.

A very quaint pub/restaurant with very friendly staff who know their job and are very good at it too. Plenty of time in between courses and not in any way rushed to be served or eat and leave unlike some commercial high street restaurants, it's a steady pace and I for liked that as it adds to the relaxed ambience.

We regularly visit as we have always found the food to be superb and so booked a table to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The food was up to its usual standard but the service was so slow it detracted from what should have been a lovely evening. Nearly 2 1/2 hours for two courses was a bit excessive (and there were very few diners) combined with how cold the pub was (the door was propped open with a barrel all evening) will make us reconsider where we go next time even though it is very local too us. Disappointing:(

Took a while to arrive but good pub grub at a fair price. Would recommend for both families and couples.

We were strangers to the area and visited the Hurdlemakers on the back of good reviews. This is a good old fashioned, traditional country pub with all the atmosphere one would expect and hope for. Friendly service from a good humoured lady behind the bar. An amazingly extensive menu for such a modest outlet, but an hour's wait for food when there were only 21 diners all evening (we were forth to order) took the edge off our enjoyment and we were almost past it when it eventually arrived, and it's not as if we had ordered anything particularly demanding to prepare. We think that the menu could be half the size and still provide ample choice and then perhaps the wait might be a little more reasonable. It seems that the owners are proud to offer such choice but sometimes discretion is the better part of valour. So, give the Hurdlemakers a go but maybe don't be too hungry to start with. I can recommend the South African chardonnay to make the wait for food more bearable.

Upon arrival we were immediately shown to our table and our drinks order taken...drinks arrived promptly. Luckily we had been forewarned that there would be a lengthy wait for our food so no problem with that (we waited around 40mins from ordering). The food was OK but nothing special. My scampi and chips were very average and my wife's jacket potato "tasted a little odd ". Our friends fared much better with a lamb roast which was deemed "very tasty" and liver and onion which was also "good". We passed on pudding, and total bill excluding tip was just over £50....about right given the slow (albeit very friendly) service and average food.

We have eaten here several times. The service is great and the food is excellent. Yes there can be a LONG wait for food as it is freshly prepared and (note to the moaners on here) this is made VERY CLEAR but I can assure you it is well worth it and portions are huge. The place is very welcoming and the owners are always lovely and friendly.Will definitely be back very soon.

Not been here for over 30 years, met some friends who live a couple of miles away from the pub. Excellent food & beer served by extremely friendly staff. My wife said her Caesar's salad was the best she has had in a pub for a long time. Will certainly return.

So we booked here for 8pm. Table was ready on arrival, sat down and within a few mins were asked for drinks which was great. That was where it stopped for me! It was a further 20 mins before any menus were brought over and within a couple of mins we were asked if we're ready to order! We eventually got to order our starters and mains but it was an hour before the starters came out! We ate the mains at gone 10 o'clock! We had to ask for more drinks a couple of times before we got them! In there nearly 3 hours for 2 courses! Lady with blonde hair was nice but can't recall her name, she wasn't looking after our table but had to correct the mistakes made by the other staff.

We visited today for Sunday lunch. Best lunch we have had in a long time. Good choice of roasts , even a set three course roast if you wanted it.Cooked to perfection, meat and gravy on plate vegetables served seperately. Six different vegetables. All piping hot.Plenty for the two of us.Good service. Plenty of staff. Nice country pub. Will visit again.

Hadn't been to the Hurdlemakers for a little while. Had a fab evening. Food was great. I had the baked skate wing with paprika - amazing. The dessert menu there is just so much to choose from. Staff very friendly and very helpful. I definitely won't leave it as long next time.