The Hare & Hounds in Stockport

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Nice sunny benches outside for a lunchtime pint on a cycle day out. Nicely reflective war memorial just along from the pub.

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.

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

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

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 local pub with classy food. Very friendly.

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!!

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.

Friendly welcoming staff..great food.

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.

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

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! :)

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.

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

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!

One word jumps to mind after visiting here today.... Amazing... Service was nice, the pub is cozy, I'm definitely visiting here at Christmas. Now the cherry on the cake was the food... We had the beef with Yorkshire pudding. It was perfect.... Even my 2 fussy kids enjoyed it. Family of four with drinks the bill came to £72,50 which I'd happily pay again for that kind of food. A nice touch was they give us a small soup as a free starter. Best soup I've ever had. 5* can't wait to visit again. Thanks

Really good food and excellent service.

Beautiful setting. Very cosy .. food is 10 outa 10.

Excellent food in suitable portions.

Food was great, with options for all. Helpful staff. We had a great time.

Amazing food and excellent staff

We visited the Hare & Hounds on the 8th June, to meet up with family visiting from Australia. From walking in the door, we received a genuinely warm welcome. There was 6 of us dining and the food was superb. This isn't typical pub grub, this is star rated restaurant food. The chef clearly knows his craft with the fusion of foods and taste. The desserts are to literally die for !! We will most definitely be visiting again.

We visited today with my parents for a celebratory Sunday lunch. The service was good with all staff being very warm and friendly. The food also tasted amazing, but I’d of liked a little more of it! As good as it was I do think it was a little over priced for a Sunday lunch. Two courses for £25 seems a little steep for a Sunday lunch in my opinion.

Really good, beer was excellent, the quality, cooking and presentation of the food was great and was obviously cooked by a chef who cares. Would definitely come again.

The food here is fantastic but doesn't come cheap. Puddings were good too. Beer selection is a bit small bit the beer was ok.

Excellent Sunday roast will be coming again often

Love this pub as it has a wonderful homely, local feel, but serves exceptional food. Robinsons Bitter was on excellent form. Served efficiently, but never felt rushed. Haddock and Prawn Gratin was a great, cheesy starter, Coronation chicken main was lovely and moist. Sociable place...

Beautiful food, lovely staff. Great pub.

We have visited the Hare and Hounds many times, with family, friends and as a couple, and it is our favourite place to eat out locally. A traditional country pub with delicious food and wine and a lovely cosy atmosphere.

Cosy after a really nice walk. Good range of beer and food looked good at the next table. Lovely part of the country.

Very nice staff, they kindly allowed me to use the loo!!

Nice traditional Robinson's pub. Quite the gastronomic experience which was lovely surprise - starting with a complementary appetizer from the kitchen! A cozy atmosphere with a large open fire. The only thing that was lacking was the range of beers. For a Robinson's establishment to have only Unicorn and Dizzy Blonde on draught - and no bottles of Old Tom - was a little disappointing... so it would be great to see a wider range. At least hopnik and helles!

Couldn’t be happier with our visit. We were recommended a delicious white wine. Cheese and biscuits were a perfect ending to a perfect evening. Worth the money 🥰

Cosy and traditional pub in rural setting.

Really nice place to eat and a quite drink.

We made a special trip to try this restaurant as had heard good reviews and was not disappointed staff and food was fab my only upset was that when I rang I mentioned twice it was for my dads 83 birthday and would have been...

Just love this place. Cosy and great menu well thought out and a bit different. Some baulk at portion size for price but fits well for three courses and you are paying for top notch cooking.

First time I have been, food was lovely and so were the staff😁

Wow. Another amazing meal! I never have 3 courses but I did tonight, absolutely delicious, can't wait to go again, it can't come soon enough

Absolutely stunning food, great prices and the best service from fantastic staff. Highly recommend

While the food is beautifully cooked, and delicious the quantities on some of the dishes are paltry. I've seen bigger child's portions than the '£17.95 turkey dinner with all the trimmings' One tiny carrot, one tiny parsnip, a tablespoonful of chopped sprouts and that was it. The stuffing ball on top of the potato was bigger than the single fondant potato underneath. Turkey was two very thin slices, about 5 inches by six inches, no dark meat. The sausage was ok. We requested more veg, but were told there would be a 15 minute wait if we wanted any. In a group that have had their food served that's not good. And the ice cream! two scoops, no, more like two quenelles, so small they didn't come to the top of the small ramekin they were served in for £5.75. Banged down on the table so far from her she didn't realise what it was, it didn't even look like a desert. My friend sent it back, she was so disgusted. Young staff, no one came to check why we'd returned the item, or offer an alternative. If we'd had hearty men with us they'd have left feeling hungry. The game pie, seabass and the fish and chips were fine, and the other desserts were fine.

Great little country pub with open fire where you can roast your own chestnuts. Punk and dizzy blonde on tap.

This was only our second visit to the Hare & Hounds for food & drinks and we will certainly be heading back there much more often. Ryan cooks the most amazing tasting food. Every course I had was just phenomenal. My partner is very picky...

Lovely quite country restaurant great food

Came here after a trip to Lyme Park and was well worth the trip. Food amazing, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Will definitely be coming back