The Hare in Cheshire West and Chester

We came here after a morning in Carden Spa. We were greeted by lovely staff and a warm, cosy atmosphere - open fires were stocked and crackling away, frames fill the walls and the furniture is quirky and comfy. We chose lunch from the classic pub section and it was outstanding - we stayed for desert which was lovely and would definitely recommend the apple strudel if it’s on! If you’re looking for a cosy countryside pub with friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere this is the place to go - we will definitely be returning.

Nice setting and good atmosphere on Saturday evening before the Chester Marathon passed by the following day.We were surprised at how busy the place was in an otherwise quiet town. Altogether a pleasant experience but the chef needs to go to Austria to familiarise him/herself with a sznitzel. Mine was a breaded chicken breast.

Never felt the need to write a review before, however, this place deserves it. Lovely little village, summed up with a beautiful, cosy pub. My family and I had just been for a walk along the River, then finished with a few drinks and lunch outside of the Hare. Staff were very friendly with the dogs, providing treats and water. Food was amazing, great atmosphere and extremely friendly staff. Would 100% recommend this pub to anybody visiting the area.

After being recommended we decided to go for Sunday dinner with family . Slow service not very attentive . Beef was quite chewy . Finished mains and waited for dessert menu , in the end we had to ask for one . Wasn't worth the money which is a shame as such a lovely setting .

Booked a table for 2.45 pm, Wednesday 21.8.24. When we arrived we were surprised at how empty the pub was, and because it was empty we had our choice of table. We were given menus on sitting down at our table, not a very good choice of cocktails, there were only two, so what’s the point in having any? Wine list looked pretty extensive. The choice on the menu wasn’t, in my opinion, a fantastic one so one of my friends and I chose the steak and JPA ale pie with broccoli (only mentioned broccoli on the menu given inside the pub, it’s not mentioned on the online menu), chantaney carrots, hand cut chips and a jug of gravy, my other friend had a small portion of fish and chips. Our pie meals came without broccoli, which I had to ask for, and the waitress had to check the menu to make sure I was telling the truth! The downside of the meals were the chips on all our meals, they were a little too overcooked, otherwise we all thought the rest of the food was very tasty. I stupidly ordered a baked chocolate millionaires pudding (it sounded nice), it was nice but not as nice as I expected it to be and not worth feeling too full afterwards, I really shouldn’t have had it. Don’t think I’ll be back to have another meal at the Hare any time soon.

What a lovely evening. Fantastic friendly atmosphere, we were accommodated on a busy night. The team were fantastic, worked incredibly hard to make sure things ran smoothly for everybody. Food was delicious. All done with a smile and really high standards all round. Would definitely recommend.

Visited with friends whilst on holiday in North Wales and really glad we did. Nice and quiet, as might be expected at Monday lunchtime, nice ambience, good service and excellent food. Definitely worth a visit.

Simply superb! The staff are friendly, knowledgable and professional The food was excellent , fish and chips was one of the best I’ve ever had, and my wife’s chicken and ham hock pie was delicious A pub full of charm, with a great choice of beers Highly recommended

Four of us visited on Saturday afternoon, it was a lovely day with lots of people sitting outside and nice and cool inside. We had pre-booked and the table we had requested was waiting for us. We were attended to by an extremely nice young lady called Millie who was very good at her job. The food was first class all nicely presented and cooked to perfection. No complaints about anything. Highly recommended.

Excellent food, priced fairly and served by attentive and friendly staff. Highly recommended. Perfect location on High Street.

Had a lovely evening at The Hare. Ali and the staff made you feel so welcome and that nothing was too much trouble. Food was delicious and service was second to none. Had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and will be back very soon I’m sure!

Second visit this month and LOVE everything about this place. My find of the decade. Beautifully prepared and served food. Fantastic friendly and cheerful staff. Enquired about some wine and the manager came to talk to us.

Excellent service and tasty food! We were really impressed with the staff, all very helpful. Our meals came promptly and were very good

Waited 40 minutes for food, when it arrived the fish was overcooked ( burnt), I should have complained but didn’t want to embarrass the company I was with.

Look at your bill. Vat added sneakily. Not on the menu. But is definitely on your bill 😳😮😡 The survice is good The food is excellent But the bill stinks

Thank you for such a great afternoon. We really enjoyed celebrating Sam’s birthday. Food was amazing, as was the service.

Have been to the Hare multiple times and have always found the food to be excellent. Dishes are always varied, of high quality and most importantly delicious. I also visit and like the Cholomondey Arms, Cock O Barton, Carden Arms, the Raven and the newly opened White Horse in Churton; however, pound for pound the Hare is my go to of these as it has the best balance of high quality food and a lovely atmosphere. Staff also very friendly.

Had a great welcome on arrival and shown to our table. Menus provided as our drinks were sorted. We skipped starters then went straight into the mains. One had the beef which was perfectly cooked and presented with ample accompaniments. One had the beef burger was, again, delicious and the final member of our party enjoyed four smaller plates from a choice of (I think) which was a great idea and really enjoyed. Only 2 opted for desert but when their choices —- panna cottas —— arrived, the third asked the waitress to grab a further as they were absolutely fabulous. Food was great, place is lovely with ample parking to the rear and the staff were a delight, friendly and helpful. Whats not to love? See you soon!

The staff were fantastic and welcoming . It was busy yet, they were helpful and understanding. Food was lovely, wine and whiskey recommended by the bartender topped off a fantastic night out . Would recommend!!

Wednesday Date Night. We Fancied Steak! And we decided to take our very placid Frenchie Ruby to the dog friendly pub. We walked in and both corners of the half moon bench were taken so we walked into the next area, sat on a two seater table, got comfy, whilst the other half was getting drinks, a Manager came over to me and said we couldn’t sit in this room with a Dog, although it was empty. The only area we can sit is opposite the bar but it was too cramped and not suitable for dining with a dog! So we sat on bar stools with our drinks whilst waiting for a table to become available. A couple with a dog sat nearest to the fire looked like they were leaving, but to my surprise, the Guy was now changed into Chefs Whites, bringing his partner a hot drink. (He was the Chef) We were browsing the menu and decided on our options, STEAK and still waiting for a table. The chefs partner was sat alone with her dog now on the bench cushion and she was eating jammy doggers with her drink!! By this time I was getting flustered as I was a customer wanting to order food with no suitable table to sit at? So I said to my other half come on let’s go to the Raven to eat. And we did and had a marvellous meal with 25% of main courses on a Wednesday. Perfect!

Absolutely love this pub, the staff are all so welcoming and friendly, it has such a lovely feel to it, a very special place. Food is excellent and the menu is varied, something for everyone. Service is brilliant. Quite a few outside tables are available on a very pretty patio. Can not recommend this place highly enough. We always book a table as it can get quite busy. Brilliant pub all round!

Ordered a large roast dinner for myself a small one for my son Roast Beef sold out understandably at 6pm , only other option roast pork very disappointing two small pieces of pork little veg , two roast potatoes and no apple sauce to accompany the pork . The waiter who was not great bought are meals out to the wrong table off they went back into the kitchen ! Five minutes later they re appeared luke warm not looking very appetising. I have taken a picture hopefully the Hare will agree this is definitely not the food offering they offer on a regular basis ? Half the plate was empty the pork tough with dried up and very little gravy ! .

£17.50 FOR FISH CHIPS AND Mushy PEAS. Very poor food for the price. 4 meals 6 drinks £102. Won't be going back in a hurry.

What a wonderful pub this is! We visited with friends for a lunchtime drink today, but ended up ordering 4 of the ‘tapas’ style small plates for a snack. Everything about this place was perfect, from the friendly welcome, great service, good beers and lovely food. The pub itself is beautifully furnished and comfortable, with plenty of attractive cushions and artwork around the walls. Sat in the window, with the sun pouring through, it really felt one one of those pubs where you could comfortable while away an afternoon. Sadly, we had places to be, but we will definitely be giving the full menu a try when we are next in the area. Highly recommended!

Came in on a Saturday early evening. Atmosphere was great but service was very poor. Not sure if understaffed but it was slow and not very personal. We were only a table of 4 but they got one of the beers wrong. Took 10 minutes to get the correct beer - I thought the wrong one might have been left to say sorry but it wasn’t. Not expected but would have been a nice touch. The food for the most part was very good quality and decent sized portions other than the chicken schnitzel. Not sure how you can charge £17-£18 for what is essentially a sliced chicken breast on a small Caesar side salad. If it was cheaper or in a salad section of the menu then maybe it could be justified but on it’s own with no potatoes it is not good value at all. All other main courses for the same price looked to be very good portions. Would still probably come back and just order something different as others really enjoyed their meal. Give the benefit of the doubt that maybe they were understaffed.

Popped in whilst passing through. Lively sunny Sunday afternoon and it’s great to see a pub/ restaurant getting it so right. The quality and experience is excellent. Enjoyed the small plates menu, lovely food and the drinks and beer choices were good. Lose Estrella though...

Exceptional service and exquisite food. This has to be a must for anyone wanting to enjoy a first class experience. Cannot recommend it highly enough. In a word Superb.

Really good food tonight. Great staff and relaxed atmosphere. Great pie and delicious lamb steak 👏👏

Highly recommended! Four of us dined here after a 7-mile riverside walk nearby. Enjoyed a pre-dinner drink in the pleasant beer garden overlooking Farndon's main (but quiet!) street before ordering food. All four of us ordered something different and all were happy. My Vegetarian Wellington...

Food is Gorgeous and service is great - try the whitebait really yummy. V professional set up. Loos are lovely and drinks are nice. I liked the decor and the prices were equitable to the quality of the food which was excellent.

Great service and lovely dessert and coffee. Good reception and service for vegan and dairy free. Will visit again

It's probably the second or third time I've eaten here. Also had several beers here without food. The pub is cozy and a comfortable, a fairly eclectic, well curated interior. Good rooms and nice beer garden out the front. They have a good selection of...

Disappointing meal Luke warm pie Ordered harissa lamb not sure if it should have been hot or cold it was neither very unappetising Would return for drinks though

Lovely afternoon sitting outside in the Sunshine. Great food and service, would highly recommend.

Just found out about it on a friend recommendation .So we went on a cold Monday the place is warm and a very warm welcome from the young lady behind the bar asked if we could try there Small plates menu .We sat in the...

We visited The Hare on Valentine’s Day and was not disappointed. I feel the reviews given do not do this place justice at all. The service was amazing, everything done quickly and so friendly, nothing was too much trouble for them. The drink selection was...

I have removed my previous review and will replace it with this one. My first visit was terrible and I left incredibly unhappy. The food was just awful, the place completely empty on a Saturday and the service and staff were very poor. However, we...

Nice Pub. Excellent Staff that sound educated and alert to customers needs. Food above average and lovely relaxed atmosphere. Would have liked a larger portion of veg for the price paid which is a little higher than expected. However will return later in the year...

Lovely evening spent at The Hare with friends. The team worked well both behind the bar and table service, with all our mains and deserts tasting as good as they looked, compliments to the kitchen. Nice atmosphere with mix of drinkers and diners and great...

Lovely food served by very pleasant and helpful staff. It’s not often we visit a restaurant where the waitress takes our orders for 4 diners with 2 courses each and is able to remember who ordered which meals, without needing to write it down. The...

Visited for the first time with friends for brunch. The staff were fabulous and the full English was amazing. Thank you so much for offering a decent gluten-free meal. It’s the best I’ve had and you were so accommodating. Brilliant all round.

We had a lovely lunch there recently. Arrived late lunchtime and left mid afternoon. I particularly enjoyed the 'small plates' part of the menu, as I love nibbling several tapas-style portions instead of one set meal. I ordered three portions: chargrilled broccoli, squid, and onion...

Immaculate pub, cleanliness , so just imagine how good the beer is! Wonderful selection of cask beers that change every time I’m in.

Soon as we walked through door we were greeted and seated within minutes. The amazing selection of beers and cask ales made it easy to decide and made the night much more enjoyable. would highly recommend.

Completely empty inside which I’m not really surprised by now. On a positive note, the decor was nice. Waitress was fine too, no issues, was not chatty or anything though. Paid £40 for two small mains and a shared starter. Dead expensive. The ‘foccacia’ was...

Having read the reviews we decided to go to here for an evening meal. Very disappointed in the food. I had a burger and my partner had the pie. To be honest the burger was nothing special, the presentation wasn’t great and for the price...

Back to the village where I was born, to what used to be the Greyhound Inn. Lovely decor and a very warm welcome. We had a small fish and chips which was excellent with crisp batter, thick chips and fresh fish. Also a lovely rare...

Still serving food at 19:50 on a Sunday evening. Very excited to be able to get a great sized, delicious roast in a panic. All able to be gluten-free except the Yorkshire puddings, even the cauliflower cheese. Was amazing! Fab staff and location.

Summer day lunch in a beautiful surroundings food and service was excellent, fully recommended The Hare it’s my 2nd time it’s definitely not going to be the last Thanks too all the staff

Wonderful pub, immaculate with a great selection of craft and real ales. Perfect indoor or outdoors & really nice staff who knew about their beers and thus could advise. Immaculate inside and sensible prices draught beers. Really impressed with the fantastic window boxes/flower displays. Top...

We visited with friends and were very impressed with the friendliness of staff. The manager was lovely and very helpful. Our food was very good and reasonably priced, my only comment would be limited menu and lack of summery choices. We would definitely visit again...

A typical country pub with very friendly and efficient service coupled with excellent food - and reasonable prices. Highly recommended.

Terrific. Had some bar Nibbles on the terrace in some afternoon sunshine. Farndon is a lovely little Cheshire village and the pub is a great venue to watch the world go by. Ale was crisp and well kept and they even popped a little raspberry...

It’s my local so I feel badly for saying anything negative. I had the braised beef cottage pie. This might be slightly harsh as I’ve never been to the ‘maelor’ but I imagine it was similar to the minced beef special on ward 9, but...

Really great to have this pub in the village. The food is always excellent and the place has a nice atmosphere to it. Menu changes at least weekly and on balance tends to be a great selection. For those that like their puddings their always...

Wow! We are so pleased we visited for Sunday lunch! A fab welcome by really welcoming staff offered drinks really quickly and escorted to our table. We both opted for the beef roast which was, frankly, superb. High quality beef cooked to perfection so the...

The Hare is a real treat - we feel very lucky to call it our local! The food is delicious and home made, the service is always friendly and welcoming, and you are guaranteed a great atmosphere whenever you go. The menu changes every month...

My family and I just visited for Sunday lunch. The beef in both Sunday lunches was well below standard. Fatty and full of sinew. I raised a complaint and the only feedback I received was an apology from the kitchen. We were not asked once...

Went with friends for lunch, the staff and manager are excellent the premises are superb, there is ample parking at the rear and although we did not have the hound I believe they are dog friendly. The menu was varied and the nibbles are very...

A lovely ore Christmas lunch . Great service and tasty food., plus a mini mince pie with coffees and a little mince pie flap jack square for all with the bill. We will definitely be back soon .

I have visited 3 times now and really enjoyed every time. (Not sure where my first 5 start review has disappeared too) The food has been very good. Excellent service. Great atmosphere. Nice interior. Very clean. I will 100% be visiting again.

Thrilled there is a nice traditional local pub with good food and amazing staff. From walking in to the end of the evening it’s an upbeat happy atmosphere with Staff that remember your drinks and name !! a MUST visit ….

The Hare is newly refurbished & the owner has done it to the highest standard - beautiful garden forecourt with outdoor seating/ cosy log fires, vintage tables & oddles of atmosphere indoors. But.... the food is poor, sadly. I live locally & I've been three...

I enjoyed my first visit to the Hare and will go again. The food was nice and the atmosphere was good. It looked like the sort of place that you can have a nice meal or just go for drinks. Please note the photo is...

looked at menu before hand and thought - interesting and a bit expensive. but, absolutely lovely food. we weren't disappointed at all. there was nothing bad to say about this place. i was wondering why you would pay £7 for a portion of trifle, and...

Food, service and surroundings all amazing. My only comment would be better choice on the Rose please as the one on offer is too sweet and syrupy otherwise we’ll done team and we had a lovely evening.

Had a lovely meal outside on the front terrace. Beautiful views. Food was lovely, service great. Very clean. Would recommend.

Went for Sunday lunch was served a pork loin chop as Sunday roast. It was very tough and tasteless. Everything seemed to have been hanging around for a while. Why not roast a leg of pork and serve a traditional roast? Standards seem to be...