The Hare & Hounds in Stockport

excellent food, good, friendly efficient staff. Nice wine list, good varied menu on a Sunday

Good food, more than just standard pub food. A variety of desserts. Good choice of wines, spirits, and beers. Parking close by, but no footpath between the car park and the pub.

Stopped off here on our walk yesterday we did'nt book but still managed to accomodate us. We only had starters as we were walking. But wow they were amazing! Will be coming back for a roast defo!

This is my local. I love it here, the food is amazing, it’s in a beautiful part of the world and the staff are brilliant. It’s perfect in every way. There you have it, the perfect pub with absolutely the best food. What’s not to love?

Lovely pub with restaurant standard food fantastic quality 5 of us ate there and we all raved about the quality of our food 👏

Delicious food. Excellent picpoul wine

Great local pub with classy food. Very friendly great food and a fun day thrown in.

Love this pub. Food, drink and everyone that works there are excellent. Feel very lucky to live only a 20 minute walk away (lots of great walks nearby!).

Beautiful location in Mill Brow; old pub atmosphere; cheerful, attentive staff; very busy, upbeat feel, with all ages and family and best friends feel; very inventive, top chef touch to all courses that included taster, starter, main course, dessert and drinks

A pleasant experience out in the countryside.

The food here is always outstanding! The staff are always superb. The setting is lovely too. I would highly recommend it and look forward to our next visit.

I would rate this 6 stars if I could! I came here while on a short break with friends, and we were all staggered by such a fantastic evening at the Hare & Hounds Mill Brow. The staff were very accommodating and from starters to desserts, everything was exquisite. All our courses, sides, and drinks were consistently fresh & delicious. Inside is a warm, pleasant and relaxed atmosphere; outside the building is quaint, well kept and beautiful. I will always remember this evening as my perfect dining experience.

Incredible hidden gem, could not fault anything at all. Staff were wonderful and friendly, we were running late for our table as we accidentally went to the wrong restaurant and they were happy to seat us anyway. The food was all perfectly cooked and delicious, we wish we could have tried it all! The chef is an absolute genius. The steak was the best I’ve ever tried and vegetarian options were delicious too. Even simple things such as the chicken crisps I had were amazing. I wish I took pictures but it looked so good that we started eating straight away. I cannot recommend the Hare and Hounds enough. We had the butternut squash risotto, H&H burger, 8oz flat iron steak, chicken salt crisps, truffle and parmesan fries, sticky toffee pudding, affogato and crumble with custard. We paid a little under £140 for the meal and happily left a tip on top.

This is a hidden gem Brilliant! A must Best lunch ever! Worth a drive from Wolverhampton! We’re buying a house up here to be close by

Fantastic meal and service. What some people may call "restaurant quality food" served in a country pub, and they still out cook almost all of the restaurants in the area. Brilliant :-)

Fantastic meal and service. What some people may call "restaurant quality food" they are a country pub, yet still out cook almost all of the restaurants in the area. Brilliant :-)

Absolutely gorgeous food.. could not fault it. Great service and lovely staff. We’ve been a few times and it never disappoints.. I’d book if you want to go..

Second time we've been. Had beef and onion sandwich and fish goujon sandwich. Amazing. Thankyou

Five star pub. A warm welcome, a cosy and comfortable rural setting and a consistently excellent menu which has been refined and improved by the same team of chefs for years. An absolute must-visit. Have the pie and the brownie!

The Hare and Hounds in Mill Brow near Marple Bridge has quickly become our absolute favourite local restaurant, and it's not hard to see why! Their Sunday dinners are simply the best – think hearty, delicious, and utterly satisfying. It's like having a home-cooked meal without the hassle. But that's not all. If you’re looking to spice up your midweek, their tasting menu on Wednesday nights is a culinary adventure you don't want to miss. Each dish is a delightful surprise, showcasing the chef's creativity and expertise. Every bite is packed with flavour, making the entire experience nothing short of superb. The atmosphere at The Hare and Hounds is warm and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a fantastic meal. The staff are friendly and attentive, adding to the charm of this wonderful place. In short, whether it’s for the unbeatable Sunday roast or the exciting Wednesday tasting menu, The Hare and Hounds is a must-visit. It’s a gem in Mill Brow that never fails to impress. Highly recommended!

I understand why this is so highly rated, the food is amazing. It’s such a beautiful location. I am definitely coming back here.

It was our first visit yesterday after enjoying a lovely walk nearby and the pub was recommended as a lovely place to eat, and it was indeed my husband and I had the Ox pie and it was beautiful and my husband had the fish and triple cooked chips which he really enjoyed followed by sticky toffee pudding with gingerbread ice cream which we shared begrudgingly it was delicious next time we return I will not be sharing that’s for sure. Staff lovely and attentive and the pub itself had a lovely atmosphere and decor. We will be back

Great little place for a Sunday lunch.

Ace pub great friendly atmosphere staff great a cracking night out

Popped in for food and it was AMAZING!! I think new owners have taken it over about a year ago? I'm not too sure, but the menu is fabulous and everything that got brought out of the kitchen looked amazing. The staff are so friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back.

We’d booked stable for al a carte menu. But they had a Wednesday night special on a set menu -3 courses for £25. It looked so tempting we went for that. The food was unbelievable.Far superior to expensive restaurants I’ve eaten in recently. And hot! And very quick. KEV is their unseen chef . KEN: you’re a superstar. Manager: give him a pay rise. And the bar/table staff were absolutely brilliant too. £25,a head? Thank you

Never had a bad meal here. The food is always to a high standard. This visit we all ate from the lunch menu so we can highly recommend the fish & chips and also the fish cakes……… and definitely the best sticky toffee pudding ever! Staff are always very friendly and helpful too.

First time at the Hare & Hounds today. Cannot fault the place. We had a 3 course meal and every dish was 10/10. Full of flavour and cooked to perfection. The Staff were amazing and very attentive. Lovely pub surrounded by a lovely setting! My new favourite place.

Nice sunny benches outside for a lunchtime pint on a cycle day out. Nicely reflective war memorial just along from the pub. Decent food menu on display and the welcome on a sunny day is just a good on today's return visit. Cycling routes to here avoid most traffic too.

Food was interesting and fun. A cut above your average pub food. Enjoyed all courses. Portion sizes were plenty. Complimentary mini-serving of soup much appreciated. Well looked after by Jasmine- thanks!

Delicious lunch in a beautiful location with attentive service.

Rapidly becoming my favourite lunch venue. Food is superb, very reasonably priced for such high quality, and the service is perfect. Highly recommended.

Amazing! First time here after a recommendation from friends. Came for a light lunch. I had steak and onion on sourdough baguette with added blue cheese with a side salad. June had cauliflower cheese pie, yes I know!. All was fantastic. Then they brought the desert menu. Great selection, I managed to refrain, June had lemongrass mango and passion fruit panna cotta, delish. Even the drinks were awesome, grapefruit G&T and a pint of Madri. Defo coming back.

Popped in Sunday, lovely atmosphere the staff were all brilliant. We had a little brie and broccoli soup sent from the kitchen which was probably the best we've had could have eaten a bath full! Every course absolutely amazing my partner said its some of the best food she'd had in years. My little boy is 6 and can be a fussy eater however he cleared every plate he had we will definitely be going back!

Wife ordered beef Sunday roast. Tasted great but one carrot, 2 of the smallest potatos tea spoon of puray and hardly any gravy 18.00. I ordered fish and chips 18.00 asked for bread and butter which they didn't know how to charge, so they charged me 5.00 side order 5.00 for bread and butter. My fish and chips was disgusting to the point in still feeling rough in the little I hate. The dogs had fish and I could not even cut the chips , they were that overly cooked. Explained to the nice lady my issue, who said she would get the chef. No chef , no apologies no interest. Can't understand why a chef who should take pride in his work, does not want to know what's up with my meal 77.00 pound wasted. Will never go there again, and hopefully my sickness will clear up soon. Ps I'm not a complainer, I've just looked at my past reviews on here, and 15 are 5 ⭐ with fab feedback

Visited lunchtime today with an old friend, food was fabulous .Was also treated to a complimentary cup of delicious soup (Great touch) 😊 highly recommended 👏

So lucky to have this small friendly pub so close to home. Dog friendly which is a must for us, great location for walkers hidden down a country lane on the edge of Marple Bridge in ludworth . The food is beautiful and not over priced. Great Menu and love the Sunday Lunch. Give it try 👍

This lovey country pub is a must visit. It nestles in beautiful countryside. As you walk in the staff are friendly and helpful. On cold days the open fires lite. The soup is a must try. It’s crummy as is all the food.

We were a large party for a celebration and the Hare and Hounds was brilliant for the occasion. The food was excellent, the staff were so friendly and helpful and the service was great considering there were 20 of us and we hadn’t pre ordered. Such a fantastic choice on the menu, beautifully presented. Thank you for making the evening so memorable.

We had not been here before. What a lovely pub. From the moment we walked in the greeting and general friendliness was great. The food was faultless and the service great too. There were 11 of our family and the kitchen got all the food out at the same time…did I mention that the food was lovely? 😉. We had a great time and look forward to visiting again. Would massively recommend.

Great quality food. And Alex provided brilliant service. Warm, welcoming and delicious. Would recommend.

Lovely pub, friendly, comfortable and comforting. Food was fantastic. We enjoyed Sunday dinner and the flatiron steak, excellent.

Fabulous Sunday dinner celebrating Grandpa's birthday with the 6 of us ! Whole family said their meal was 10/10 for taste presention and overall top quality freshly cooked high end calibre restaurant level dining with the most welcoming and friendly service from ALL the front of house / bar and serving team. Superb choice of fine wines and draught bitters / lagers and cracking pint of draught Guinness too. Highly recommend for family dining, business lunches and special celebration dining.

Came here last night for tea with friends, what a treat! I really can’t fault anything the food was amazing, such a high standard, everything was cooked beautifully with fresh ingredients, the service was also excellent with knowledgeable staff. Cannot wait to come back and try the taster menu.

UPDATING THIS REVIEW - the venue has now been taken over and my comments about the atmosphere are no longer valid. It is a brilliant place, hence me increasing my review to a five star from a four. The most beautiful pub! Service and staff are lovely and welcoming. Very nice menu too. Must say that they could do with some background music to generate some atmosphere as it can be oppressively silent in there if there’s not many people in. We’ve been a few times now either weekend evenings or weekend afternoons and have found ourselves whispering as it’s that quiet. Very easily fixed!

Mr and mrs Oliver are the perfect combination ! Grace and elegance combined with a great understanding of service and warm plates 👌5stars

My Partner and I visited for Dinner on Saturday evening. Absolutely amazing food and particularly the Thai Soup which was really delicious. So nice to enjoy a meal that is cooked by a great chef on the premises as opposed to a pre frozen meal. Very attentive staff with superb service. We’ll definitely be returning.

Everything was amazing the lamb was 11/10 just melts in your mouth will be back again soon also pet friendly 🐾

Cozy soothing place to take rest and have great refreshments!

Just been with some friends to the hare and hounds fantastic lunch time meal service was good meal cooked to perfection.our friends who had never been were really impressed. Thank you we’ve had a lovely afternoon and perfect meal.Will be back soon.

Took my 95 year old mum for lunch and she’s very picky. She enjoyed her lunch as I did but at the end of my second course I found a hair in my food. Quietly pointed this out and received an apology at the table but maybe a reduction in the bill would have been more hospitable .

Great British pub. How I so miss places like this living in Scotland.

Lovely pub serving some delicious food. We had the 3 course Grazing menu and every single course tasted amazing and was incredible value. Wonderful service and ambience. Would highly recommend.

We have eaten in the restaurant several times now this time bringing along another couple. The food is exceptional and would not be out of place in an up market city centre location.

Lovely place and atmosphere food excellant but portions a little on small side

We visited here a few weeks ago to take advantage of the Italian tasting menu. The food was absolutely superb and service was very attentive. A minor criticism was that it was very noisy, both from the clientele that was in (lots of people round the bar just having a drink) and not helped by the fact that we were sat by a speaker also and music playing so I couldn’t hear my husband speaking at all. They did turn the music down for us when we asked, but not quite the right environment for a quiet couples dinner. Having said that, we have visited several times in the past and it’s always been quieter so hopefully this was just a one off and it won’t stop us visiting again.

I love this place. It’s a great menu and lovely atmosphere- feels like it’s getting better and has improved recently. Previously the portions were tiny to the point of verging on being out of order, and the silence/atmosphere was somewhat oppressive (but despite this I still liked it). However, recently it feels like there has been an injection - just having some light music in the background makes a huge difference (you were reduced to whispering previously). The food is fantastic and the wine is great too. Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it. It’s a gem. I would strongly encourage those who like genuinely good food to visit.

Lovely atmosphere and friendly service, presentation is a bonus they really made our birthday visit special

Always have a fantastic meal here, 100% recommend

Absolutely delicious food! We had a wonderful late lunch here today. The chef was really understanding and accommodated my dairy intolerance really well. Would definitely return! Thank you!

This is a fine pub restaurant tucked away in Mill Brow. We had the sampler menu. Three courses at a very reasonable £20. There was a slightly limited choice of 3 dishes with only one vegetarian option but the quality of the dishes was impressive.

This was the first visit we have made to the Hare & Hounds since it came under new management and it was amazing. The service and food were incredible. Cannot wait to dine again.

I would highly recommend the Hare and Hounds, whether it is for drinks or for dinner. We had a most enjoyable meal on Saturday, there were 8 of us in our party and the whole experience was lovely. The food was exceptional with a great variety of dishes which were all prepared to a very high standard. The staff were amazing and went above and beyond to meet all our dining and cocktail requests! We will definitely return to this gem of a place where we were made to feel so welcome.

Really friendly, and attentive service. Relaxing, comfortable environment. Dog friendly. The food was excellent, and is quite affordable if you select from the set menu. I really recommend this pub and will definitely go again.

We had Sunday dinner here last week, I forgot how nice their food is. The beef dinner was really nice and very tasty. We didn't have starters but had a desert and the biscoff brownie was nice too. The service was impeccable and the waiting staff was very polite helpful and welcoming. I had a pint of Guinness which was perfect. After dinner we had a stroll up the lane to the little kids play area which was a nice end to our trip here. Definitely going back soon, it's worth a visit. 10/10.

We have not been her for about a year, but if anything the food was even better. We first went there when Ryan first took over the kitchen and the food was a breath of fresh air with some very adventurous combinations Now with his Head Chef and changes in the business things just get better

Great place and nice beer garden 👌

Excellent, high quality meal in lovely surroundings.

Lovely little place tucked away..mother in law said her fisn was beautiful..and she is really hard to please..staff lovely..yes i would go again

One of my favourite foodie pubs. The chef is super talented and everything is so flavourful. Also a great vibe and friendly staff. Gorgeous location too

The Hare & Hounds is hidden away in the hamlet of Mill Brow. There is a large car park just up the road from the actual pub. There is an outside area next to the pub which is nice when the sun is shining. The premises were clean, inviting and well presented and the staff were very pleasant and professional. There were 2 real ales on offer from the Robinson's stable but the lagers were all high end and expensive. The food menu was limited with the emphasis on fine dining with main courses averaging around £20 e.g Stilton and Spiced Plum Pie, Caramelised Cabbage, Beans, Sweet Potato was £19. Sandwiches are served at lunchtimes but they are open and although cooked and presented to a high standard they were small offerings which only come with salad. Overall the food and drink is very expensive when compared to similar pubs in the area and the value for money was poor.

Had a meal recently with the family. The food was reasonable but over priced. For example a child’s pasta was £9 (way overpriced for a children’s pasta) and mains into the mid £18-£25 region. The pub has now been taken over by the Robinsons brewery and is no longer a freehouse pub. Would I go back. I think there’s better priced options in the local area for food.

Our 1st visit was sublime a few weeks ago. Today we went again, for delishious food, cooked with beautifully balanced flavours. It's a real treat.

Delicious meal today. I really enjoyed the Chicken dish and the Lemon Posset for desert was divine (the surprise appetiser was also very yummy) 😋

Quality food and Robbie's ale, worth the excursion from Whaley.

What a great find. Just dropped in at there whilst walking in the area. Beautiful setting. Food and service were excellent. My sea bass was cooked to perfection and presented perfectly.

Great pub and great staff and great new landowners

Superb gourmet restaurant standard food and well-kept beer

Stopped in for a pint in the sun while walking nearby. Lovely spot on Mill Brow. There are a couple of benches out the front overlooking the peaceful greenery. We sat on the picnic tables they have to the side — it's more of a yard/disused car park than a beer garden per se but it's a beautiful sun trap. Looks like they might make more of it in the summer. Interior looked nice and popular for a Sunday roast; would probably come back to try the food sometime. Lovely if you're in the area.

1st time at hare & hounds, defo be going back, food and service was great, 👍

Absolutely INCREDIBLE roast dinner here last weekend with my mum. Fantastic service from the polite and attentive staff. Every element of the food was delicious. Highly recommend!!

Friendly welcoming staff..great food.

This was a great recommendation from friends. We were not disappointed and we had a really good meal which was well cooked and beautfully presented. Attentive service too.

Fantastic food and a lovely relaxed atmosphere. It ain't cheap but it is the best food you'll find in a Robinson's pub, by a mile.

It was mine and my boyfriends first visit here and it was absolutely delightful! Great views and great service from Stacey as she was very accommodating! 10/10 would visit again, regularly! :)

Gem of a place, out of the way near Marple Bridge, very nice food, welcoming atmosphere, really lovely decor, would really recommend.

This was not our first visit to this venue but it was the first time we'd invited friends on the strength that it had been faultless on our previous visits. There were 6 of us in our party (3 couples) and we booked our table for 6 o'clock. I'd circulated the online menu on our WhatsApp group and we were all looking forward to our choices. We arrived and were seated and given a menu that did not correspond with the menu online which wasn't really an issue as there were lots of tasty alternatives however the way in which that was communicated set the tone for the rest of the experience!! The waitresses were all well presented young ladies although their attitudes and manner seemed abrupt, rushed and flippant. My husband commented that they used to do amazing steaks whilst the rest of our party discussed the fact that the menu was not the same. One of the waitresses said, 'yeah we change the menu regularly and haven't updated it so if it's not on the menu, we don't do it!' We ordered drinks whilst we made our final decisions and placed our orders. We then received a very tasty 'appetizer' whilst we waited for our starters. Unfortunately as I was talking, I was delayed in finishing mine and felt rushed as the plates were cleared away before I had finished. Our starters arrived, (now as the room was so full clearly busy and cramming in as many people as possible), the waitress could not serve our meals correctly and instead asked us to pass the meals down the table which we did however this was not ideal. (Starters were fresh, hot and delicious). Whilst we ate these, we were asked by the waitresses at least twice, if we had finished when we clearly hadnt. Once finished, we passed all the plates up. The main courses arrived and they were passed down and we all tucked in however mine was tepid and I considered not saying anything as the room was full, I didn't want to cause a fuss in front of our friends however considering the price of the food, I was not prepared to not enjoy my food so I quietly got a waitress' attention and asked her to warm it up. Two other people also thought their food was not hot enough but were too embarrased to ask. My meal came back slightly warmer and although it wasn't perfect, it was more palatable. In my experience, if I've ever had to send anything back, it usually comes back with some more veg or more jus and an apology or an offer of a complementary drink or something as I'm the only one without a meal which consequently I ended up eating on my own and then feeling rushed. Again, we were asked if the plates could be taken or if we were still eating which clearly we were!! One of the men said 'can you come back in 5?' We were all beginning to feel it by now!! Once finished, plates were passed down and dessert menus were handed out. Unfortunately because of our experience so far, we decided to skip the desserts and coffee course because we did not want to be rushed anymore!! (We moved on to our local and finished our meal with coffees and deserts) So we asked for the bill, paid it, including tip and no sooner had we paid it, then a more senior member of staff came over and told us that they needed the table which we promptly vacated. Whilst we all enjoyed the menu, we were extremely disappointed by the experience. The following morning, I decided to call the venue and give them some feedback. Fortunately I spoke to the same lady who was on duty and had told us the need for the table. I explained to her in detail how we were made to feel whilst she made notes. She then asked if she could feed this back to her team and get back to me. I told her that I didn't feel the waitresses were to blame as I could see that they were under pressure to clear tables etc and it was clear they were under instruction and having spoken to the 'supervisor', I can see where the 'attitude' came from!! The supervisor said she would call me back. SIX hours later, she called me back and she advised me that she had fed that back to her team and all she could do was apologise and that if we went back, she would make sure we had a better experience.... I paused and waited for her to follow up with an offer of a complimentary drink or something or for her to ask for my details, to make a note of if we did return but nothing so I thanked her and hung up. A few minutes later, I was still not satisfied so I rang back and asked her to clarify what was the result of the feedback. Her response was, she'd apologised and would make sure if we returned, the 'experience' would be better. I asked her if she had my details and how would it be better and asked her if I had waited SIX hours for a half hearted apology without the offer of even a complimentary drink to which she replied, she was unable to do that!! At that point, I gave up trying to convince her that their customer service skills for a slightly above averagely priced establishment was not reflective and thanked and hung up!! I wanted to give them the opportunity to put it right without making a fuss in front of a full restaurant by addressing it the following day however, I'm convinced nothing will change so sadly, we will not be revisiting!! stood up and vacated. Whilst we all left saying that the food was lovely

We visited on Friday night for the first time since before Christmas. We both had starters. My red pepper and Parmesan arancini with a Parmesan crisp were so tasty and I had a second starter of cheese and shallot pudding that was equally fantastic with contrasting textures of crispy onion and so many flavours included. We like Michelin star restaurants for special occasions and the chef here at Mill Brow is setting such a high standard for a pub restaurant. My husband had the treacle venison as a main. I saved myself by eating two starters so I could order the Mint Aero Brownie. The best dessert I have ever tasted. My only plea to Landlord Guy is bring back the H&H Burger. I rarely eat meat but always choose the H&H burger. The meat is superb quality.

Excellent food, nice cosy atmosphere with an open fire. This is not a standard Robinsons food pub, it has local fresh produce prepared by a good chef, with nice little extras. Staff are always polite and the best thing for us is that we can go somewhere for an excellent meal with our dog, as they welcome dogs and always ask if you want water for your dog. Since we moved to the area a couple of years ago it is our favourite place to eat out without leaving our furry friend home alone.

Relaxed gastro pub. Had a birthday evening meal. Food good though no vegan options. There was a friendly crowd watching World Cup final.

Visited here yesterday for first time on spec. Very good imaginatively prepared food, with complimentary appetizer to start. Nice, unpretentious, cosy ambience. Will be back when next in area.

Quite a regular here, along with my wife. It's a hidden treasure that you usually need to be told about otherwise you wouldn't know it's there. The food is fantastic, atmosphere great, service brilliant. Can't go wrong eating here!

Great pub food in a traditional pub setting.

Very good great food great service 👍

Beautiful food, lovely relaxing atmosphere. Always a great experience!

Lovely pub In beautiful surroundings. The food we had was varied, interesting and delicious. The staff were brilliant and friendly and always smiling. Will be back.

We were late but they still cooked and served our party with food, we were treated to a complimentary taster of White Onion and Truffle soup which was so delicious we would have been so happy to give dined on this alone. Our main and pudding was faultless and all delivered by very polite and pleasant staff, we will definitely be returning for a repeat of the experience.

Staff are fantastic and just go that extra to look after you.

If there good loved up to the descriptions on them menu this could be 5 stars but it didn't. Several dishes were a little disappointing and we did looking this out to the waitress. Risotto was under cooked, steak was a little tough, caramelised cabbage was charred on the outside and uncooked on the inside an did the puree with the beetroot tart was grainy and very peppery. On the plus side, the mushroom starter, soup, haddock and chips and burger were all very good and the amuse bouche (soup in a cup) was a lovely touch. Need some consistency across the menu

Very impressed by quality of food. Certainly a cut above average pub food. Impressive menu as well with unexpected dishes such as venison and pigeon. We opted for roast beef which was to a very high standard. Staff very attentive and friendly without exception. Great atmosphere. Definitely deserves five stars and we will return in anticipation!