The Hare And Hounds Reviews Summary

Waiting Times

Pros:

• "Food was excellent, beer was reasonably priced, pub was immaculate, service was excellent."
• "The food was very nice, hot, and served quickly (within 20 minutes)."
• "Service was great, food was excellent and served in a timely manner - everyone was eating at the same time."
• "Arrived at 1pm, and we were escorted to our pre-booked table. Every part of ordering was done very efficiently, and our food arrived quickly and hot."

Cons:

• "Waited an hour and a half for food as apparently the chef had walked out."
• "I waited 45 mins for my starter, then a further 1 hr for my main course."
• "Last night's meal was not good. Had to wait 75 minutes for it."
• "Waited approximately 45 to 50 minutes for serving sandwiches to the table."

Service Quality

Pros:

• "Found myself in the area and thought I’d pop in for a pint and a burger. Solid choice and had a good chat with the manager Colin."
• "Food and service was impeccable as always we will definitely be returning again soon."
• "Staff are so friendly! Colin and AJ tonight were amazing! Couldn’t do enough to help!"
• "Visited here today...staff were lovely..interior pleasant."

Cons:

• "We were not updated by any staff member about any issues were only told why meals not coming out when we requested our money back."
• "I'm not however a fan of staff eating at the tables among the customers, just doesn't look good."
• "Went to a charity evening...Huge amount of money raised and a great night had by all. Fab entertainment provided."
• "Went in for a drink during a quiet period, late morning. Lady bartender looked at me with blank expression."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food was very nice, hot, and served quickly."
• "The ultimate burger both the bun and patties good quality but bacon hidden under the morsel of cheese."
• "The new menu is really amazing. They must have a new chef too, the food quality has massively improved."
• "Food was fantastic, steaks were cooked to perfection."

Cons:

• "The frozen Chips were a gamble to find cooked or raw about 50/50 why I left so many."
• "When the food arrived part of it was cold, some of it chips etc was lukewarm."
• "Food was a total let down, steak was overcooked after asking for medium rare, gammon was greasy and used frozen chips."
• "Pretty disappointed with the food we were served today."

Atmosphere and Environment

Pros:

• "Gave off a real community focused vibe. Will definitely be visiting again."
• "The beer garden is dog friendly and there is a lovely atmosphere inside and out."
• "It's always been a popular bar/restaurant. Good food although not a great vegan option. The staff are spot on and it's very clean."
• "This used to be an historic pub...But I was won over by the friendly relaxed atmosphere and staff."

Cons:

• "But hey guys get some sort of air distribution; it was a hot night and the air was the stalest I've found in any pub in the area."
• "People in the bar were saying 'he can't even walk straight, he's had a drink'...our whole group had to leave the bar, the bar staff were quick to take the view of customers to exclude me and my friends."
• "Went in to hairys for a pint! left after 6! they said no more beer, we have to close!! I have accident on toilet but staff are very helpful...thanks staff!!!!!"