The Stag and Hounds in Melton

We visited last night and to say that the food was amateurish would be a gross understatement. Our starter of beetroot with goats cheese, black olives and linseed comprised 3 or 4 lumps of gold and red beetroot (they had definitely not been cut with a knife), 2 or 3 thin slices of chioggia and gold beetroot, a few sad micro leaves, some chopped black olives, 4 tiny pieces of rind on goats cheese and some linseed scattered on the plate. There was no dressing of any kind. Our main course was Hake with charred little gem lettuce, new potatoes and a champagne caviar sauce. The fish was cooked well although I remain to be convinced that it was Hake and seemed more like Cod. It was accompanied by half a little gem that had been shown the griddle pan, 3 thick slices of a small new potato and about a tablespoon of very thin cream with some lumpfish and salmon roe. A pint of bitter and 3 x 175ml glasses of white wine - £94.00. Interestingly I overhead a waitress talking to the diners on the next table saying that the pub had been for sale but a sale had fallen through so they were going to continue, but changing the days when serving food to Tuesday to Saturday, no Sunday lunches and would be concentrating more on burgers, hotdogs and steaks although it would be the same chef.

Great local pub that dies a fantastic Sunday lunch & great value mid week food. Cooking is as close to a star as you can get without holding one. Why settle for second best when you can eat here.

We have eaten at the Stag & Hounds many times and have always been greeted by friendly and professional staff, cosy pub interior and outstanding food. We recently came for our Valentines meal and this was no different. We started with the delicious velouté which was so light and packed with flavour, then shared the sirloin (cooked perfectly rare) with chips (the best chips ever), garlic mushrooms and peppercorn sauce, we just about managed to squeeze in the eclair for dessert. Absolutely fantastic evening as always!

Misleading website, don't get fooled. Drove here on Sunday expecting it to be open for food from 1 till four as stated on the website, only to be told food is only served to advance reservations. However, there's absolutely no mention of reservations on the website and nowhere to book online. Make sure you pop in or phone a few days ahead to reserve a table if you want to eat. Won't get fooled again.

We visited for the first time yesterday for Sunday Lunch with friends. We all thought it was great food in a lovely village pub. Nice atmosphere and the food was excellent. Staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely return.

We went for Sunday lunch on spec. We were served drinks, started a tab and were told somebody would come and take our order. Nobody came. After a while, when we enquired, we were told they were fully booked despite there being empty tables. Very poor service.

Never lets us down! Amazing roast with crispy roasties, beef-filled yorkies and tasty veg. Desert was a joy. Staff are lovely , pub is old and traditional

Good food, beer service and atmosphere but food quantities were too small, we would have liked some vegetables. Also we could have been warmer.

We are on holiday and staying in Burrough on the Hill which is a beautiful village with the Stag and Hounds at its centre. We’d heard great things about the food here and it certainly didn’t disappoint!! The service was amazing, staff were so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. The food was all delicious particularly the steaks which were cooked to perfection. The whole pub was cosy, relaxed and welcoming and we even able to bring our dog! For the high standard of food the price was great value for money. Thanks Dom and team for a great night!

We had an outstanding Sunday lunch here at the weekend. Everything was perfect, from the pretty, cosy dining room to the lovely waitresses who served us. The food was perfect too, my friend had the scallop starter, I had the ham hock terrine. For the main we both had the beef - melt in the mouth with home cooked Yorkshires, accompanied with delicious sides of crunchy roast potatoes, roasted carrots, cauliflower cheese and fresh broccoli and a jug of gravy. We `reluctantly’ squeezed in pudding as they had Sticky Toffee Pudding. Now we are 2 ladies who LOVE this dessert, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best we’ve ever had. Lashings of toffee sauce and home-made ice cream. I’m already looking forward to our next visit.

Excellent Sunday lunch at this cosy country pub. Delicious starters and the chicken and beef mains were a joy. The chips are the best I’ve tasted anywhere.

We were very disappointed when visiting for Sunday lunch. If you want to sit in a restaurant within arms length of dogs then you will be fine ! The food is very expensive for what it is and not a nice ambience and not particularly nice inside the pub. We are more than happy to pay for high quality food but this wasn’t and we were very disappointed and will never return. We are dog lovers but to eat in a restaurant right next to roaming dogs isn’t very satisfying

Really fantastic Sunday lunch - small menu but everything is perfection ! Will go back in a heartbeat Can’t recommend enough

A wrote an unfavourable review earlier in the year. Our meal was poor and not worth the money. Disappointing too, as we had recommended the venue to friends. We had a superb lunch recently, along with good wines. Do Go Too!

We’re becoming regular visitors to the Stag & Hounds and have yet to be disappointed. The staff are friendly and attentive and the food is excellent and good value for this standard of cuisine. Today we visited as a party of 7 and enjoyed the Sunday lunch menu. The roast beef, belly pork and sea trout were all fantastic and the plentiful veg and roasties were delicious. The tonka bean parfait was superb and sticky toffee a delight. Many thanks, we’ll be back soon.

Unassuming from the outside, but cute inside with outstanding food. We were really surprised by the quality of the food - tremendous flavors and cooked to perfection. The menu is small - always a good sign in my view. Service was friendly and timely. We...

Out for a walk in the beautiful countryside. Our route just ‘happened’ to take in the Stag and Hounds and delighted that they were still serving roasts at 4pm. It was delicious as usual. Still our favourite place to eat.

The. Best meal we have had in a long time . The flavours were superb s. The staff are very friendly and helpful .The food was better than Hamble Hall and The Olive Branch both of wish we have enjoyed lately . Back again for...

Another excellent lunch. Love the fact that the menu changes every week. One of the best places for a great pub lunch. Traditional venue but not just your bog standard pub grub. Keep up the great work.

This is one of favourite lunch pubs. We live 30 miles away and often make the trek to Burrough On The Hill to enjoy the clever food, tasty flavours, and attention to detail at The Stag and Hounds. The dishes are beautiful, whenever the season....

I had been looking forward tomtrying this pub but whatb a disappointment. I ordered roast beef which was 30 day aged according to the menu. I asked for it to have no pink or red meat. The beef was as tough as old boots, I...

Food was tasty but very limited menu, expensive and portions weren’t huge. Sides came 5 minutes after main dish was served. It was a shame as we were really looking forward to this meal - should be better than ok.

Fabulous! We visited as a couple for dinner and the food was amazing, the staff were friendly and helpful and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the place to friends and family. Thank you for a lovely dining experience.

What wonderful old gastro pub. Great beers and wines. The lunch was very good. The outside sitting was a sun trap. Very pleasant staff and atmosphere. We will return for another lunch soon…

Couldn’t wait to leave. We normally rave about the food/pub and recommend it to friends, however this time lunch was a disappointment. The roast potatoes were difficult to cut into, the carrots looked like leftovers and residue from the asparagus starter was unpleasantly oily. The...

We visited to celebrate our wedding anniversary and couldn't have asked for more. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The staff were accommodating and attentive and we had a really lovely family occasion. Thank you so much for making a special occasion even more...

We had the 3-course lunch for less menu that was just the right size for a mid-day meal. Every mouthful of our meal was delicious, the ingredients thoughtfully chosen, and served promptly by friendly, attentive staff. The chef was working alone, but coped well with...

We dropped in to sample the pubs special offer..lunch for less. Two courses for £21.00 Choice of two starters or two mains or two mains two desserts. I had risotto with cauliflower , steaming hot and well presented. To my taste a little sweet. My...

A real treat to visit after their winter break. We paid similar money last Sunday for lunch at another pub but there the comparison ends. The Stag and Hounds is in a class above. Prompt friendly service combined with imaginative courses well prepared and presented....

We reserved a table for Saturday lunch one month in advance to celebrate my birthday. We drove for 1 hour from our home and arrived at the pub to find a notice in the window saying closed due to issues with drains (see photo). No...

Very good cooking worthy of its Michelin listing. Friendly service. It's not a long menu which is a very good sign. I had an excellent pint of IPA.

Great little place, a proper country local pub, Food was excellent, full of amazing flavours and ingredients. both of us had dishes we might not normally order, all three courses were presented great and looked amazing, well done to everyone invovled a really nice little...

This is a lovely little pub. We visited for dinner and had steak and the vegetarian pasta. Although there was a limited menu we both were catered for, carnivore and vegetarian. The food was beautifully cooked and was an ample portion for each diner. The...

Bank holiday bbq was very tasty and good value for really good quality food and service. Huge prawns in a home made garlic and herb sauce, perfect rare steak, homemade salads and attentive staff

Has good reviews so we felt worth a visit. Menu is not extensive so choice can be a bit limiting to the extent we all had the same main course and two different appetizers and desserts. Service was acceptable and staff were pleasant although a...

Excellent meal , great service ,great atmosphere. We had a lovely evening well worth the money and travelling distance

We were immediately greeted warmly by Antonia upon our arrival and made to feel welcome. Happy to explain the drinks and where to sit as well as the various menus available. The food was very good and beautifully presented without being ostentatious. The service was...

Had lunch and the Stag and Hounds today. This place is usually amazing and we have had some of the best food we've ever eaten here. We always tell friends how superb it is. Today though, we were left a little disappointed. My wife and...

This is still our ‘go to place’ if we want quality food and/or a delicious Sunday roast. Food is amazing, very often lots of little surprises hidden away and service great. Our most recent visit was for a Sunday roast which we all loved; high...

Outstanding. Second visit and even better than the first. Love the small but beautifully formed menu. Great food. Great service.

We haven’t been since before covid we loved it then we love love love it now .. such hard working people deserve recognition and the food and service are outstanding.. the quality shines through and the passion to deliver wonderful food at reasonable prices is...

Dom is a fantastic chef and his flavours are always spot on. Unfortunately however, several of us were left disappointed and hungry after our recent dinner. The scallop starter consisted of just 1 scallop and a small piece of belly pork. For the price charged,...

Excellent food and excellent service - we have been here many times and dinner never disappoints. Steak night on a Wednesday is great value for money and is always absolutely delicious, as well as the new dessert every week!

Four of us went to the restaurant on a Saturday night. We went for Tesla package (£220 for a three course meal canapés and champagne on arrival plus a taxi to and from our two houses). The package firstly was a bargain. £55 per head...

Four of us ate here last night and we all really enjoyed the meal. We had a mix of meat and vegetarian dishes and everything was delicious; the plates had been well thought-out and were presented beautifully. Can’t leave without noting the chips: thick and...