Joiners Arms in Harborough

The 3 course auberge meals are very good value for a special occasion. The menu is fixed and is published in advance. The main menu is relatively expensive but you are allowed to buy from it.

This was my third visit to The Joiners and it has never disappointed. The decor, service and most importantly, the food is just outstanding.

The service is as good as the food, a good choice and high quality presented to show the skills and professionalism of all the staff. From the booking to the bill nothing was below excellent. Strongly recommended soufflé which was as good as previously tried. Not overly expensive but worth every penny, we will be back again. A great birthday experience

Amazing meal was had by all. Scallops for starters with black pudding were some of the biggest we have ever been served and they were delicious. Portion sizes were just right, service was impeccable, country location surrounded by beautiful houses. Looking forward to visiting again already. I must say - liquorice panna cotta was amazing, this is without a doubt the best pudding I've had in such a long time, i couldn't put it down. Team loved the night so thank you to all the team.

Amazing food. Great atmosphere. Would highly recommend. Attention was just right. Definitely go back. It’s not the cheapest menu, but well worth it.

We celebrated a special birthday with lunch at the Joiners Arms, we were offered a set menu for £43.50 per head which was good but missing some of the dishes from their main menu, however we were not disappointed with the food, the scallops with black pudding was amazing and cooked perfectly, beef medallions were also amazing and cooked to perfection. For dessert I had blueberry soufflé which I found too sweet but my son had chocolate fondant with was delicious. My husband had strawberries which were a little sour so he couldnt eat them but overall a lovely meal and very good and friendly service. A little pricey for a lunch but the food was very nice.

What can I say, I cannot fault this place. Fabulous food, fabulous place and fabulous staff! We travel an hour and a half to get there and we’ve been a few times now and I can honestly say it never fails to impress. Yesterdays meal topped them all for me though. I had the sea bass, my partner the halibut, followed by the liquorice panacotta and crème brûlée. Wow, absolutely perfect, 10/10 and I could eat it all again right now! Can’t add photos of our dessert as we ate it before I thought about it 😅 Looking forward to our next visit!!

Not sure what all the fuss is about, we were left distinctively underwhelmed. It is clearly a regulars venue and they are all greeted warmly on arrival, however we as newbeeies not so much. The man who I guess was the restaurant manager, was devoid of personality and appeared to make a point of not interacting with us, even though the restaurant was empty. 2 courses were served in less than 30 minutes totally unnecessary and to me a clear indication we were not welcome. What a missed opportunity to get to know some new potential customers by making them feel special. Would not recommend.

We booked Sunday Lunch for myself, my wife and my parents. This is around our fourth visit. Food and hospitality is absolutely 5 star! Fantastic place for a really great experience!!!

The food was incredible, can't fault a thing. Compliments to the chef, especially the licorice Panna cotta that was to die for. Service was excellent too.

What a truly remarkable experience in a wonderful gastro pub. Atmosphere, service, wine and the food were to die for. It's a long time since we have enjoyed a meal as good as this so thank you to the whole team. We are really looking forward to our next visit.

Good service, excellent food (ate from the daily set price menu which is good value with a varied choice) and reasonable pricing.

Enjoyed another visit with two friends last Tuesday evening. As expected the restaurant was full, hence the need to reserve a table. Starters scallops with black pudding & cream mash potato. Mains Cod in cream sauce and beef medallions. Dessert rasberry souffle. House red wine (Petiit Ballon Rouge) always a good standard at £21.95. Service excellent. Always a pleasure to dine here and take friends in the knowledge that the evening will be enjoyable....

The Auberge Menu offers excellent food with great value for money . Been a few times for lunch over recent times with different groups of friends and on each visit the menu and customer service has impressed . None meat eaters in our party chose to eat 2 starters from the main menu when the Auberge was a meat main course and the scallops and prawns looked amazing . A definite recommend.

Attended the recent Food Society Dinner and was very impressed with the presentation of the food, super service and wonderful wines accompanied by expert knowledge. Will be going to the next one!

Wonderful restaurant. Food exceptional. I had the pork to start, the Seabass and a honeycomb dessert. The restaurant was full and the atmosphere very pleasant. Rather expensive but the food was perfect.

Great value 3 course set lunch with excellent service. Very pleasant ambiance and very good value for money !

First visit and won’t be the last . Service was very good . Food was excellent, especially my Cromer crab with a summer salad and new potatoes . For the quality, the price for three courses and a decent bottle of Sauvignon Blanc was good at c. £90 .

My friend and I travelled 2 hours each (met in the middle of the country) to have lunch here and we were not disappointed. The greeting was warm and professional. The bread I assume was homemade was lovely. In fact our starters of scallops for my friend and chicken liver pate for me was delicious, we both chose sea bass -again very nice. We were to full up for dessert however very impressed when we saw some of the desserts bought out for other customers-looked like works of art. If ever I was in the area again would definitely make a reservation here and would recommend to anyone. Envious of people living nearby as a great place to eat.

From the staff to the food, it has been amazing. The menu is one of those that you struggle to chose from because it all looks so good and I genuinely don’t think you’d be disappointed with whatever you chose. Everything was so well cooked, presented beautifully and tasted divine. The staff were all friendly polite and came across really genuinely happy to have you there. We unfortunately live an hour and a half away, but if we were closer we would definitely be a regular here. Absolutely lovely little place and I cannot recommend enough.

The food here is fabulous every visit, I have been several time. I only have praise in every area, great staff. Good value

Absolutely superb ! Could not fault the food , drinks, surroundings or service ..food was so tasty and well presented , we just loved it 😊 Really nice to be asked if we wanted a gap before sweet too .. often this is rushed . Chris and the staff are just fab . Def be back x

Had a wonderful meal last night, I was recommended the lamb and wasn’t disappointed. Scallop starter had the largest scallops I’ve over had. Can’t wait to return

Amazing food,all dishes were excellent,great service from lovely smiley staff.great value for money.well done Team Joiner's 🙌

As always delicious food and warm welcome. The Auberge supper was excellent value. This remains my favourite local restaurant

A Saturday night meal out with my wife, have wanting to visit for a long time but only just got round to it. First impressions were great - a nice welcome, given a choice of tables from friendly staff. We both had three courses and and enjoyed every course, leaving very full! If I’m being very picky, the Guinness I ordered was a bit strange, not a creamflow Guinness that you would get in any pub in a England, it had a foam head, not the best. The steak I had was great but a little chewy on one side so I think could have been rendered down a little more - I also ordered medium rare and and they gave me medium but by this point the food is being served and I just want to eat it not send it back! The rest of the dish and other 2 courses were absolutely top notch. All in all a great night out and will be back.

We had such a lovely time, ambience perfect, food amazing! King prawns and scallops to start with followed by seabass and venison…absolutely beautiful. We shared a dessert with dessert wine, highly recommended. Staff are so lovely. Looking forward to going back Xmas eve for lunch.

Excellent all round experience with food, service and atmosphere. Delicious starters of goats cheese and beetroot salad and king scallops. Excellent main courses of salmon with peas and asparagus and crusted cod fillet. We visited the Joiners Arms on spec so felt it was an expensive meal, ideal for a special occasion, but worth the cost for the quality of the ingredients and ability of the chef. We would certainly book again.

Visited Saturday evening as a group of 4 (2 couples). Restaurant was full so really good atmosphere Excellent service here with Manager taking the time to visit the table a few times also, chatting about wine choices etc. food was fabulous, excellent quality. We tried...

What can I say…. Every time we eat here the food is always amazing. Service was excellent, and food was amazing the only downside is where we sat wasn’t the best seats buts its only a small restaurant so it is what it is. Nothing...

Kim and I are staying at nearby Kilworth House for a theatre weekend but we wanted to eat out locally on our first night so we ‘Googled’ as you do local eateries of which there are many… We chose The Joiners Arms and we certainly...

Delicious Sunday roast & an equally delicious selection of desserts to choice from. A relaxed country pub and the staff were very friendly and courteous. Will definitely be going again.

We took our two mums here for a late Mother’s Day lunch and well enjoyed the most excellent meals. It’s an attractive place with a cosy atmosphere with very charming and friendly staff. The menu was really interesting with a very good cross section for...

Visited for dinner on a Saturday evening. Lovely food. Beautifully presented. I had the melon and Parma ham, followed by sea bass and honeycomb dessert. My husband had rib eye steak. The men had beer and the ladies shared a bottle of white wine. Would...

Went for lunch on a Friday and it was absolutely packed - a good sign. Venison was wonderful, sea bass and Chinese greens excellent - while the desserts were equally historic, If this restaurant was on my door step I would be fat and poor....

Birthday lunch with posh fish n chips, bubbles and good company in the warm, cosy rural surroundings. Love it at The Joiners 😍

My Husband took me here for my Birthday and WOW! The food was amazing! All great choices on the menu, chose the special of beef medallions, it was gorgeous! The type of meal that I didn't want to stop eating. Then ordered a raspberry souffle...

Exceptional on all levels. Food was delicious, service outstanding and a lovely atmosphere. Four of us dined and every meal was equally delicious. The only hard thing is choosing what to have!

We were passing through the area and felt a bit peckish so I opened Tripadvisor and used the "Nearby" tool to find somewhere for lunch. Turns out we were right by the Joiners Arms - Result! We were welcomed by a very friendly man and...

Often disappointed on a return visit when it doesn't match the first occasion - not the case if anything the food was as good as the first time - if not better, service was great and friendly as were the locals.

Four adults, all had different starters and mains plus 2 of us had dessert. All the food was outstanding, the service prompt and friendly. We all left having had a great evening. Already planning our next visit. Thank you.

This is my favourite local restaurant and if it is my turn to choose a venue The Joiners is always my choice. Chris is great as front of house and the food is always tasty. I always know we will have a lovely evening.

This is the 3/4 time we have been to the Joiners and up until now we have always come away happy, On a Tuesday they offer a set 3 course meal for £18.95 (Auberge Tuesday), This appears to be good value for a restaurant so...

Absolutely amazing food, couldn’t recommend enough, service was prompt and friendly, beautiful country pub set in quaint village.. cannot wait to visit again !!

A faultless lunch,chanced upon in the middle of nowhere. The like of which can still be discovered in rural France but rarely in England. Places where Michelin level skills elevate the simplest dishes to the sublime at modest cost. We were served the perfect iteration...

Great service! Excellent food! Outstanding in every way.. We couldn’t have enjoyed it more it was fabulous! We can’t wait to return

We spent just over an hour here for two courses. Way too fast.. leave that gap to digest.. The food was ok… scallops nice, tempura prawns felt somewhat shop bought and deep fried and the steaks just lacked seasoning and flavour. Chunky chips were chunky...

We attended for a family celebration. I was blown away by the quality of the food. Everything was delicious. The service is friendly but understated, completely in keeping with the whole place. The only thing I would suggest could improve is a bigger range of...

Nice bistro style menu. A little light on vegetarian options. All the dishes were very good, with scallops perfectly cooked, very flavoursome smoked trout and a good lamb shank special (even if the pairing with a fatty chorizo was a bit unusual). Front of house...

This is a great place to eat and I wish we lived closer. Good friends recommended it would be worth the drive to travel here for lunch, and it certainly was. Despite arriving a little late we were warmly greeted and attended to with style...

The food was ok, but I have no idea why this place has a michelin star. Service was good but a little too fast two courses within 20 mins.The Front of House staff are very quiet, no welcoming banter or personality, which this place needs....

This is the perfect gastro-pub. It retains all the charm of a pub with the friendly professionalism of the food and service. A light well decorated traditional interior, an excellent menu with plenty of choices well cooked and served. Absolutely hassle-free and a good car...

Returned to The Joiners after a gap of a few years. We used to go often , but a bad experience,meant us avoiding it. However, as it was my birthday we thought we'd give it another go and are so pleased we did. Although, being...

Thank you Chris for being an amazing host As with my first time completely accommodating and amazing food, yes slightly more expensive than other pubs but this isn't any food is The Joiners Arms food!! Worth every penny Oh and also never felt rushed, we...

Not been to the Joiner Arms for a while, friends had been and recommended it. Went on a Saturday night, table booked for 7pm, the Joiners is nicely set out all Covid recommendations have been observed seating, sanitizing etc. Went for the calamari to start,...

We visited with another couple for lunch. Whilst there was sanitiser at the entrance none of the staff were wearing face masks and some of the tables appeared to be a little close to each other. Lunch was a 2 or 3 course fixed price...

Chose The Joiners whilst out in the Leicestershire countryside, simply by picking from the map and checking that they were open. We were booked in immediately and so we went for lunch. Both food (scallops/goats cheese; chicken supreme/halibut; chocolate pot) and service were excellent and...

If you want to enjoy some tasty, well presented food look no further. The Joiners Arms in Leicestershire is always a enjoyable dining experience and our recent visit was no exception. All COVID considerations were in place but at no cost to the usual friendly...

We booked here as our first dinner after lock-down, and took advantage of the 50% off offer. We were welcomed and informed of the Covid procedures; the tables were well spaced and the room airy. They are running with a reduced menu (5 or 6 choices for each course), but a good selection with vegetarian dishes included. The food was very tasty and well presented, the staff helpful if rather busy. It was a very enjoyable evening, and will be returning. My daughter is already booking for later in the month. Well worth a visit.

Went today for lunch and we will certainly be back the menu is so well thought out . The service and the food were first class . I choose two starters the Squid and Wood Pigeon both were beautiful and so well presented. My husband had the set lunch which is such good value. It’s definitely now one of our fav places to go, how e haven’t been before I just don’t know .

Wow the food was fantastic.........chose Trout for main course which was cooked to perfection and almost looked too good to eat.The liquorice & black currant dessert was recommended and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Finished off with a coffee and home made fudge/chocolate.Cannot wait to return

Eighth visit in the last year. On each occasion it has been perfect. Fantastic food. Great venue. Superb service. Excellent wine list. Cannot fault it. See you next month again. Hopefully

My sister and her husband treated to Sunday lunch at this venue as a birthday treat. We arrived at 12:20 lunchtime to a deserted dining room set up ready for lunch. The place filled up rapidly and there was a gentle murmur of conversation as people tucked into their lunch.The food was delicious.There was a good range of options for every course. I had the melon and sorbet starter which was fine, the beef and vegetables to follow was fresh, properly cooked and well presented, Finally I had the liquorice panacota with blackberry sorbet which was sublime. I couldn't fault the food and neither could any of the seven us sat round the table find cause for complaint. The owner here has got his act together and is running a well organised eating establishment. I heartily recommend this place as a venue to try food that is a cut above the rest.Prices were a little on the high side but this was reflected in the standard of the food, the service and the venue. All of which were excellent. It was a delightful lunch.

Visited for a birthday meal and it made the day for me. The service and meal was impeccable and very good value, Can not wait to visit again

Visited this week three friends wanting a nice meal and catch up and we chose the perfect location. We have been before and every time it delivers. Christmas menu offered a great selection of starters and mains, goats cheese starter and my sea bass was delicious. Choc pot and honeycomb ice cream just was the perfect finish. Lovely staff pleasant and very efficient, great team. Looking forward to visiting again in the New Year.

Visited here for a Christmas lunch choosing it purely because it was half way between where we and our relatives live. Although the online reviews were promising, we had no prior experience of what it was like. Straight away it gave the impression of being very well run. The meals were excellent value. Whilst not Cordon Blue, nor are the prices, and the food was well above the average pub restaurant food both in in quality and imagination. I am sure if it was in a large conurbation rather than a small village prices would be much higher.

Excellent food. Friendly helpful staff very welcoming. Will be visiting again. Thank you for making it a lovely evening.

We booked the Joiners this week to celebrate our wedding anniversary.Sadly it didn’t live up to previous experiences.The lady who welcomed us and served the drinks was very friendly and polite. The waitress who served our food was less engaging, polite, just not great. Great service is as important as the food.The food, I had cod cheeks, they were really small, very over cooked and served in an unpleasant batter, on hindsight I wish I had sent them back, the chick peas and chorizo they were served on were very tasty. My husband had Field mushroom with poached egg and toast, this was OK, but the toast was extremely small and over cooked.The sirloin steak was OK, the steak knife could have been sharper, the home cooked chunky chips were very good. My seabream was very nice but surprised that the crab ravioli that was served with it was crispy, strange.All in all the experience did not live up to expectation so doubt we will go back.

We visited The Joiners on 8th October for a celebration team meal - as a group of 18 of us. We pre-booked the week before and also chose our meals to help the restaurant with such a large order. Chris (restaurant manager) was very helpful in making the booking and providing the menu options. On the night he and his team were welcoming, efficient, friendly and made the evening a great success. The food was top quality and some of the best that I have eaten in recent years.

We visited The Joiners based on the reviews on this site. We were a party of 18 and looking for an excellent meal for our project team.

What a lovely place to go for some very tasty well cooked food. Everything was cooked to perfection the staff were friendly well worth a visit make sure you book though

Lovely place with delicious food and colouring in for the children, would definitely be coming again

We always take our friends and family here for a meal as they never let us down with the standard of food and service..Naturally we chose The Joiners to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary with ten friends and all choices were absolutely excellent and reasonably priced. Service superb by great staff and Chris the Manager always goes that extra mile to ensure satisfaction. Returned this Tuesday for their auberge evening costing £16.95 for three courses which is excellent value so no wonder the restaurant was full. Ignore any bad food reviews here as they must have the wrong restaurant. Offers a menu to suit all tastes including vegan and gluten free.

We have been going again and again, yes coming from Leicester it is a bit out of the bitten track but every mouthful is a pleasure not to be missed. We always feel very welcome and this cannot be said easily in Leicestershire. The quality of food is high and the menus are always exciting as well as the wine. On our last visit we tried a Venetian wine that took me back many many years when visiting some family in the area. Stephen and the front of House team Chris and Lesley thank you

Probably the best liver and Bacon I've had in a pub/restaurant. Service was good and the pub was reasonably busy for s Friday lunchtime.

We both really enjoyed our visit to The Joiners Arm. The food was excellent with a wide range of choices between the printed menu and the specials board. The steak was perfectly cooked and tender, the liver and bacon was a delicious, nostalgic trip down memory lane. Our walnut and blue cheese salad was peelfect. Friendly service from warm and welcoming staff. Recommended.

This was a surprise birthday meal...the menu options were excellent, delightfully enticing and varied. Specials board was excellent. Local pigeon salad, Cromer Crab and Hake, liquorice and black currant sorbet...and the stunning wonderful blueberry soufflé.

The Joiners is comfortable and classic, and a pleasant relief from over-modernised pub restaurants. A shortish menu and an extensive blackboard provide a great range of choices of interesting and tasty dishes. Scallops with Conakilty black pudding were particularly good, as was Welsh Hake. A good range of wines that are not overpriced, and pleasant service, if not the promptest. Good value. Well worth the drive to the village.

We have been coming here for years and the food and service has been consistently good, almost without fault.

Went as a couple on a lunch time. It was a special occasion for us so we went al a Carte...my pigeon starter seemed a bit over cooked, duck terrine was good but needed more toast. Chicken supreme was ok. I wanted the lamb, but when I asked for it I was told there wasn’t any!! Very annoying! I went for the steak and it came medium, when I asked for rare it was disappointing. I didn’t say anything at the time because what do you do to correct that...? Cook a new one? meanwhile your partner eats their food, then you eat yours after..? Not my idea of a celebratory meal out. We had ice cream for dessert. We had pre dinner drinks, a bottle of wine and another glass of wine. The service was absolutely spot on. But the food was a bit underwhelming, considering the reviews and with a bill of over £100. I suggest going for the set menu which would be much better value for money.

First time back for several years but what an experience! Great lay back informal atmosphere, super service but most of all fantastic food! We will be back very quickly!

It was our grandsons 18th birthday and he wanted both ‘sides’ of the family to meet for a lovely meal.

I looked forward to taking my wife to an expensive restaurant for our anniversary.

Food is superb very friendly staff would recommend not been here for a few years can’t believe I forgot about it really enjoyed our food and it was for my 65th birthday

Have dined at The Joiners on many occasions and always enjoyed the experience - this was no exception. We tried the Friday lunchtime Fish and Chip Special which included a glass of wine - delicious, well presented and as always, the service was prompt and friendly. We decided to add a dessert and quite honestly, the liquorice pannacotta I chose was the best I have ever tasted. It was scrumptious!

Food always excellent in a cosy environment. Great list of wines to sample and the menu has something for everybody.

We thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday lunch here, the food and service were excellent. For starters we had the mushrooms and the chicken liver pate, which was delicious. The mains were roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and one in our party had the cod. The vegetables were served separately, so everyone could take as much or as little as they liked. The only thing I would say is that the portion size of the roast and the vegetables were huge, so there was quite a lot of food waste as no-one could finish their serving. Which also meant that we had no space for desserts. Also it is not a cheap restaurant, but worth it for good quality food.

We visited here for dinner whilst working away. The food and service was excellent could not fault anything. I had the venison from the specials board which was lovely. Would definitely go back if i was in the area again.

Once each month two couples break new ground and go for lunch at a pub/restaurant which we have never visited,All within a short ride by car in the Hinckley area.

Great food, sourced locally, cooked beautifully. Service was beyond excellent. This is a divine place to eat. Cannot wait to go back.

Friday 8th of Feb five of us went for the posh fish & chip lunch.

We had a lovely meal with friends here, the food was lovely but the service was a bit slow as they were very busy. The atmosphere is was very welcoming and we felt really comfortable. We would definitely go again.

First visit to this charming pub, recommended by friends, for Sunday lunch and was not disappointed. Freshly cooked food, nicely presented, and attentive staff. Shall be returning

Charming place,excellent food,great service and a brilliant lunch deal on Fridays.Try it ! Fish and chips with a free glass of wine,we really loved it.

Booked The Joiners Arms for a Friends Christmas gathering..... Chris was helpful, informative and very pleasant. The food was really good and the staff were very attentive also. Would book again.

This is very good test food service friendly staff very polite nothing wrong ambiance little bit slow rest was good see you again

Having been at least once a month this year, the scallops never fail, and have recently had the prawns - delicious. The fish is always very well cooked and presented. Highly recommend for a local restaurant.

It is about half way for me to meet some friends and we meet there every year. It has never disappointed. I recall the souffle dessert the most - two years running. We were three and nobody did anything but sing their praise.

Visited for the Tuesday night special menu 3 course £16.95 very nice food excellent table service good wine list the restaurant was nearly full only a couple of spare tables the joiners are doing it right must add a full menu also available if you don’t want the special menu

It is over 2 years since we ate here last, this time we had a lovely meal on a busy Saturday evening.