" A party of six took lunch recently and all were very pleasantly greeted & seated promptly on arrival. The service was good but not hovering. The staff were polite & friendly. But best of all was the food. The menu covered all tastes & pockets. Absolutely delicious food. My choice was mussels - the best I've had since Belgium. Sea food lovers must try."
(Terry Bryant 30th March 2012)
" I'd appreciate you passing on my sincere thanks to Veronique, Luke and other staff members (sorry not to be able to name you all) who served us so well last night. I heard nothing but praise from the friends I'd invited for our informal get-together, the majority of whom hadn't visited the Hare and Hounds before.
The atmosphere was relaxed, but lively (in a positive way!) with us one end, a party at the other end of the building and lots of other customers in the middle and it was clear you were kept very busy, but no-one felt ignored. The food was excellent, particularly the risotto and tartiflette. It was exactly what I'd hoped for when I first considered planning the evening, so I'm now really looking forward to organising other similar events with you in the future. "
(Kind regards, Jackie Leedham 2nd April 2012)
"Just to say what a brilliant time we had yesterday both at the Probus lunch which was absolutely delicious from start to finish with excellent, friendly service throughout, and at the Wine Dinner when all of the above also applies. Many thanks indeed to you, your Chef and all your staff. "
(Karen Stafford 21st March 2012)
"Just to say that I and three others had a perfectly delightful evening at the Hare & Hounds in Claygate on Saturday evening where we enjoyed some excellent Old Peculier as well as a delicious dinner. Your staff, who did not know me at first, were perfectly charming, attentive and focussed and were a great credit to the pub, the company and the industry, we need more staff like that! The pub looked superb, busy and with a great atmosphere, I am very proud indeed to have my beer associated with such a flagship of a public house. Many thanks and congratulations to you and your team. With kindest regards, "
(Simon Theakston 19th March 2012)
"A lovely way to celebrate my birthday, cracking food and wine served with a delightful smile by the charming staff. Will recommend to all my friends "
(Beverley Bishop 15th January 2012)
"Service was brilliant, very friendly and welcoming"
(Alice Hiscoke, 7th January 2012)
"We enjoyed a delicious lunch, the staff attention was very professional and hit the right note."
(Tracy Little, Saturday 24th September 2011)
"We booked the H&H for our son's christening celebration - 30 adults and 10 children for a 3 course sit down meal. All the staff were so helpful, the food was superb, and it made the celebration very special. Thankyou very much."
(Jon, Sarah and Harry, Saturday 23rd July 2011)
"Went here for dinner in the restaurant, the food was really good, we had lovely starters and the presentation was lovely! Main courses were also good and desserts were delicious!
Would definitely recommend it for dinner! "
(Sabrina, Saturday 13th June 2011)
"Only eaten in the pub but the food is incredibly good. Have eaten a couple of times there, different food each time but always the same quality. Nice beers on tap and sociable bar staff.
Definitely recommend "
(David, Saturday 8th March 2011)
"Just to let you know that I had booked a table at 2pm today for three of us to have lunch. Having never been to your pub before we were all impressed with the quality of the food and its presentation. Service was also very good and attentive. If the standard we encountered is the norm we will be back and will recommend your pub to all our friends."
(John W. 14th December 2010)
"It went very well yesterday, excellent food and service. Both Toby and Annick were impressed. The restaurant was full as well as the bar area. The pub is comfortable and cosy, ideal for wintertime."
(Martin. 17th November 2010)
"This was the third time we have had lunch at l'auberge. The food was wonderful, i never realised that pok belly could be so divine, followed by heavenly crem brulee. The last time we visited The Hare & Hounds we ate in the pub because we didn't have a reservation for the restaurant. Howver even the pub food was delicious. Service is very efficient and friendly. I'd really love to know the name of the house chardonnay we drank in the bar, so the next time we will order a bottle at lunch."
(The mobile food guide. April 2011)
"Visited the Hare 7 Hounds at Claygate today for Sunday lunch. We had booked a table for 2pm which was just as well as the pub was very busy. There were three of us, two of us had the roast beef and one the lamb. The meat was excellent and served with roast pots, Yorkshire pudding, cauliflower, courgettes, Swedes and carrots. Service was very good and attentive. The desserts were well presented too. Two courses were £14.50 and worth every penny for the quality. The pub itself is well decorated and clean, i would highly recommend."
(Beer in the evening. 14th November 2010)