Haighton Manor Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "Lovely building, dining in great conservatory overlooking gardens and countryside."
• "The premises are bright and warm with a relaxed atmosphere."
• "A spacious and characterful country pub."
• "The surroundings are just what you expect from an establishment of this age and quality."
• "Absolutely stunning location and relaxed vibe on the patio."
• "The manor is really special, a wonderful place in the countryside, with a unique landscape."
• "Picturesque location and beautiful building."

Cons:

• "However, in an empty marque a family where seated immediately behind us. Less than 1m apart."
• "With the exception of one noisy lady who obviously wanted everyone in earshot to know what she had been up to."
• "Location is a bit tricky- in the middle of nowhere but it adds to the feel."
• "It was very cold in the conservatory and the radiator adjacent to our table was only tepid."
• "We were seated in the conservatory which is pleasant but not on a hot day, the wasps like it though."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff were very kind to ask us if we would like some tap water for the table."
• "Timely service, you won't be waiting ages for your food unlike some other places."
• "The service was second to none, so attentive, friendly and efficient."
• "Service in restaurant 5⭐️."
• "Great, attentive and very friendly service."
• "Staff make you feel welcome and are quietly efficient."
• "The staff were so friendly despite being short staffed."

Cons:

• "Service was slow, particularly between main and dessert courses."
• "Service wasnt great, they forgot some things and it was not even that busy."
• "Very slow service. It was very busy."
• "Service was quite slow, but we arrived at the tail end of lunch (2:30pm)."
• "Terrible management. No skills in dealing with customers."
• "Service was OK and not great, as per others reviews, we had to get up and search for the waitress a couple of times."
• "Trying to get served at the bar is not easy, staff just seem to ignore customers."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food portion sizes were huge so great value for money."
• "The food was spot on.....the salmon and smoked haddock fishcakes were beautiful and the lemon mess dessert was to die for."
• "Good quality, well portioned meals; The chicken pie was delicious."
• "THE BEST fish & chips I have ever had!"
• "The food was exceptional and, whilst one often hears comments like 'it's the best food I've ever had', I can honestly say that it has been a long time since I have had such an enjoyable, interesting, perfectly presented and cooked meal."
• "Top quality food cooked to perfection."
• "Wonderful food and the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming."

Cons:

• "The dauphinoise were lacking cream and garlic, more like Lyonnais."
• "Cheesy garlic bread was like cheese on toast and not garlicy."
• "The sourdough, avocado and poached egg was poor."
• "The beef lacked flavour."
• "My braised lamb shoulder was tastless as was the gravy."
• "The vegetables were over cooked and the roast potatoes had a peculiar taste."
• "Meals very average. My wife's meal of fish so bland we sent it back."