Really wanted to love this place. Staff were friendly and attentive. Starters were good, mains disappointing and puddings were not for us. At such a high price tag for dinner I had hoped for more.
Ana Sel
We arrived two of us and little one for lunch service and food great but a bit pricey for me maybe because I didn't usually go to fancy places ?
Mike Oliver
Been wanting to come here for ages so my wife treated me for my birthday.It didn't disappoint, we both had a fabulous time!
Michael Hagan
Stunning country style pub with the most amazing food and staff.From the moment we stepped inside, we were made to feel very welcome. We were shown to our table and a drinks order was taken while we looked at the menu.Unlike most Michelin Star places I’ve been to it wasn’t a set taster menu but we had a choice of 4 (of each) starters, mains and deserts.After we made our choices we were brought some homemade sourdough bread with 2 different butters and a lovely, fresh sausage roll ?.At no point were we rushed. The gaps between courses were just right. The table staff were very attentive and was always available when required and they kept the drinks flowing at just the right pace ?.Each of the courses we had was prepared to perfection, the flavours complemented each other and included some surprises like pickled cucumber (game changer) and squid lasagne (amazing).I chose to have courses that I probably would not have normally chosen to have and I wasn’t left disappointed. Even the buttered greens and mash potato, which i definitely would not have usually picked for my meal were amazing.Would I recommend the Hand & Flowers, 100%.Would I go back, yes definitely.Was it worth the money, every single penny.
Hannah Tsurkan
I wasn’t going to leave a review, because our food was excellent - cooked to standard worth a star, Reeth Estate Loin of Venison was fantastic, so was the Beef ... and that treacle aroma is something special. However...However, the comments I will leave are purely service-related points. Albeit being a pub, this place does hold a 2* recognition, making it definitely not your average-across-the-street pub. In my opinion, those 2* should also translate into details on service and attention to detail, which during our service I feel lacked:* First thing I have noticed as soon as we sat down was the gentleman sitting across at the neighbouring table. He was already enjoying his wine, yet his pre-drinks' glass wasn't cleared and was sitting there empty, until the bread basket arrived. (Long time).* At our table we noticed two pre-meal mishaps:1. When we were shown the menu via the QR codes, and when the time of our order came, about at the latter event we learned that only the Sunday roast was served that day (and a’la carte wasn’t). In my opinion, when a server points to a menu with multiple options, this should have been voiced at the beginning when the menu was shown. As in - “please note today we are serving only Sunday Roast menu). PS - The wifi code was neatly written under QR code so that was a cute touch.2. After our menu order, I expressed that I would like a glass of wine with my main meal - and was suggested that someone will come over to discuss this/ take my order. Didn’t happen. I ordered a glass after having had starters! Shame - I may have gone for a different wine and maybe in a different price range also. But what I chose for myself worked with my meal course, so I was happy about that.* While finishing off with our starters, when I was clearly on my final bite or two, another server came over to see if we were finished with our meal. Both my partner and I found that odd, and I jokingly replied with a question: "oh, may quickly end my meal? I'll be two seconds". Awkward moment.* Tables were not cleaned between the starter and the main, when it would clearly benefit from that.* For the dessert, which we both found hilarious rather than a mishap, but in my view this is not enough attention to detail; my partners dessert choice was clearly mistaken for my selection, and so when it was brought up it had a "Happy Birthday" sign on, which clearly indented for me.Not a quick meal - overall time for time spent: 2,5h for 3 courses.(PPS - The green cabbage accompanying our mains was DELICIOUS).To sum this up: in my opinion, luxury is made up of small tiny details, human attention, this is what makes one to come back again and again. And it lacked that final 'oomph' touch. Sorry!
Christopher Barry
We had dinner here and stayed over to celebrate our Birthdays & Wedding Anniversary.Wow, absolutely amazing.The food was awesome, so many flavours coming through, cooked to perfection and well presented.The staff were excellent, nothing was too much trouble for them, polite and friendly.The accommodation was amazing.To Tom and his team, we say,Thank you very much.
Carole Gaskell
Had a table by the bar. Big mistake. The food is the same price as the restaurant but you have the dishwashers to contend with constantly. The bar is cold. There a fire but not lit. Apparently it’s for “ambience “. Would not recommend
Claire Robinson
This place is amazing. Food is to die for and the staff are fab. Would highly recommend for a special occasion, or any chance you get to go ?? we will definitely be gping
Ali Dodd
Stunning food, wonderful drinks and an amazing relaxed unpretentious experience you will enjoy. From the divine sausage roll starter that elevates the genre beyond expectations to the multi element venison dish that delights with every different mouthful. A masterpiece of cuisine and drink supported by great friendly staff. Enjoy.
Mark Vale
Had a midweek lunch for Four, absolutely delicious. Food was on point, service excellent a young team but that was very attentive. You were not rushed at all, certainly would recommend a visit well worth it ??
We both had the set lunch. The food and service was nice and attentive. The dining room is very nice but tables are a little bit too close for my liking.I have read other reviews. Is it worth 2 stars and prices? It is a matter of opinion ultimately. The food was good but it was nothing exceptional. Maybe the a la carte experience is different. Ultimately we had a nice time and good food.Only caveat. £7.50 for a coffee. Really? I am taking out a star for this reason
david simpson
Underwhelming and each course was overly sweet.
Hugh Christensen
Sunday lunch feb24. The Sunday lunch main course (black treacle chateaubriand) was probably the best Sunday lunch dish I’ve ever had. Was it worth the money ? No. Would I return? No.
Jo Hoad
A special birthday celebration lunch experience. Food was lovely & service good. I found the music a tad loud making it more forefront than background. I was personally a little disappointed that the celebration dessert plate was not used as advised, but the handwritten card was beautiful & well received. Reflection has improved the memory of our lunch experience.
Oksana Romanova
We went for a 2 Michelin star experience, and didn’t get any. It’s just a nice gastro pub with not outstanding food. It was just meat too heavily cooked in lots of grease and butter. No nicely cooked vegetables. I fail to understand how this place has got granted 2 Michelin stars. Would highly NOT recommend.
Really wanted to love this place. Staff were friendly and attentive. Starters were good, mains disappointing and puddings were not for us. At such a high price tag for dinner I had hoped for more.
We arrived two of us and little one for lunch service and food great but a bit pricey for me maybe because I didn't usually go to fancy places ?
Been wanting to come here for ages so my wife treated me for my birthday.It didn't disappoint, we both had a fabulous time!
Stunning country style pub with the most amazing food and staff.From the moment we stepped inside, we were made to feel very welcome. We were shown to our table and a drinks order was taken while we looked at the menu.Unlike most Michelin Star places I’ve been to it wasn’t a set taster menu but we had a choice of 4 (of each) starters, mains and deserts.After we made our choices we were brought some homemade sourdough bread with 2 different butters and a lovely, fresh sausage roll ?.At no point were we rushed. The gaps between courses were just right. The table staff were very attentive and was always available when required and they kept the drinks flowing at just the right pace ?.Each of the courses we had was prepared to perfection, the flavours complemented each other and included some surprises like pickled cucumber (game changer) and squid lasagne (amazing).I chose to have courses that I probably would not have normally chosen to have and I wasn’t left disappointed. Even the buttered greens and mash potato, which i definitely would not have usually picked for my meal were amazing.Would I recommend the Hand & Flowers, 100%.Would I go back, yes definitely.Was it worth the money, every single penny.
I wasn’t going to leave a review, because our food was excellent - cooked to standard worth a star, Reeth Estate Loin of Venison was fantastic, so was the Beef ... and that treacle aroma is something special. However...However, the comments I will leave are purely service-related points. Albeit being a pub, this place does hold a 2* recognition, making it definitely not your average-across-the-street pub. In my opinion, those 2* should also translate into details on service and attention to detail, which during our service I feel lacked:* First thing I have noticed as soon as we sat down was the gentleman sitting across at the neighbouring table. He was already enjoying his wine, yet his pre-drinks' glass wasn't cleared and was sitting there empty, until the bread basket arrived. (Long time).* At our table we noticed two pre-meal mishaps:1. When we were shown the menu via the QR codes, and when the time of our order came, about at the latter event we learned that only the Sunday roast was served that day (and a’la carte wasn’t). In my opinion, when a server points to a menu with multiple options, this should have been voiced at the beginning when the menu was shown. As in - “please note today we are serving only Sunday Roast menu). PS - The wifi code was neatly written under QR code so that was a cute touch.2. After our menu order, I expressed that I would like a glass of wine with my main meal - and was suggested that someone will come over to discuss this/ take my order. Didn’t happen. I ordered a glass after having had starters! Shame - I may have gone for a different wine and maybe in a different price range also. But what I chose for myself worked with my meal course, so I was happy about that.* While finishing off with our starters, when I was clearly on my final bite or two, another server came over to see if we were finished with our meal. Both my partner and I found that odd, and I jokingly replied with a question: "oh, may quickly end my meal? I'll be two seconds". Awkward moment.* Tables were not cleaned between the starter and the main, when it would clearly benefit from that.* For the dessert, which we both found hilarious rather than a mishap, but in my view this is not enough attention to detail; my partners dessert choice was clearly mistaken for my selection, and so when it was brought up it had a "Happy Birthday" sign on, which clearly indented for me.Not a quick meal - overall time for time spent: 2,5h for 3 courses.(PPS - The green cabbage accompanying our mains was DELICIOUS).To sum this up: in my opinion, luxury is made up of small tiny details, human attention, this is what makes one to come back again and again. And it lacked that final 'oomph' touch. Sorry!
We had dinner here and stayed over to celebrate our Birthdays & Wedding Anniversary.Wow, absolutely amazing.The food was awesome, so many flavours coming through, cooked to perfection and well presented.The staff were excellent, nothing was too much trouble for them, polite and friendly.The accommodation was amazing.To Tom and his team, we say,Thank you very much.
Had a table by the bar. Big mistake. The food is the same price as the restaurant but you have the dishwashers to contend with constantly. The bar is cold. There a fire but not lit. Apparently it’s for “ambience “. Would not recommend
This place is amazing. Food is to die for and the staff are fab. Would highly recommend for a special occasion, or any chance you get to go ?? we will definitely be gping
Stunning food, wonderful drinks and an amazing relaxed unpretentious experience you will enjoy. From the divine sausage roll starter that elevates the genre beyond expectations to the multi element venison dish that delights with every different mouthful. A masterpiece of cuisine and drink supported by great friendly staff. Enjoy.
Had a midweek lunch for Four, absolutely delicious. Food was on point, service excellent a young team but that was very attentive. You were not rushed at all, certainly would recommend a visit well worth it ??
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We both had the set lunch. The food and service was nice and attentive. The dining room is very nice but tables are a little bit too close for my liking.I have read other reviews. Is it worth 2 stars and prices? It is a matter of opinion ultimately. The food was good but it was nothing exceptional. Maybe the a la carte experience is different. Ultimately we had a nice time and good food.Only caveat. £7.50 for a coffee. Really? I am taking out a star for this reason
Underwhelming and each course was overly sweet.
Sunday lunch feb24. The Sunday lunch main course (black treacle chateaubriand) was probably the best Sunday lunch dish I’ve ever had. Was it worth the money ? No. Would I return? No.
A special birthday celebration lunch experience. Food was lovely & service good. I found the music a tad loud making it more forefront than background. I was personally a little disappointed that the celebration dessert plate was not used as advised, but the handwritten card was beautiful & well received. Reflection has improved the memory of our lunch experience.
We went for a 2 Michelin star experience, and didn’t get any. It’s just a nice gastro pub with not outstanding food. It was just meat too heavily cooked in lots of grease and butter. No nicely cooked vegetables. I fail to understand how this place has got granted 2 Michelin stars. Would highly NOT recommend.