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