Lovely, very friendly, food served fast - hot and had everything you could want.Real community spirit.
Lexi Spillane
Quiz night was fabulous, positive energyChicken tikka was deliciousAmazing
Louise Jarrett
Very rude new landlady. Shouted at the quiz master and he walked out. Disgusting behaviour so unprofessional. Won’t be going
Keeley Hague
Friendly service and excellent food the only complaint I had was the temperature of the pub it's self. I had to sit with my coat on as it was that cold even though the heating was on and the open fire was going. Will go back but In the summer time.
Anne Mitchell
Just in after walk with ozzy pie chip peas very good qualitydefinitely be back good price ??Parking: Good food
Dan Carroll
New owners just taken over and its absolutely brilliant ? had a steak on the steak Thursday. Great value and food was excellent ? best of luck to the new owners ❤️
marisa venables
Lovely little pub, excellent service, very clean and tidy Staff were lovely and asked if we wanted to eat as soon as we arrived We weren’t eating today just drinks but will definitely be coming back for a meal. The food looks amazing. The service is what makes it. 10 out of 10
Chris J
Good food, good beer and a bright, clean pub with wall maps and pictures celebrating the coal mining heritage of the local communities. The pub itself has an interesting history. Carl and his friendly and efficient staff made us very welcome.
steve clark
Food was great, staff chatty and helpful and surroundings excellent. If in the area, then go there!!
chantellem729
After spending the day at haigh hall country park with the children we called in for refreshments. The establishment was lovely and clean, the saff were very friendly and couldn't be more welcoming. The manger even went out of his way to put up the bouncy castle to keep the children entertained, they brought water outside for our dog. We will defernatly be returning in the near future Thankyou for making us feel so welcome
Lovely friendly pub serving great food. Beautiful location on route to Haigh country park. Carl the landlord is an absolute star. Highly recommended.
nicholal338
Had my son's christening reception at the Balcarres on 30/07/2023 and could not have wished for a better day, it was just perfect. The day went without a single issue. Staff were really friendly and accomodating, all guests were made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. We used their caterers and DJ service, both were incredible, the food was soon gone which is always a good sign & the DJ included two characters dressed up as Peppa Pig and Chase (paw patrol) for the kids which was a total suprise, the kids & adults loved it. We were able to dress the tables and pub as we wished, they even helped with the dressing in the morning. We were allowed to bring onsite our own face painter and balloon modeller and was allowed to even use the venues bouncy castle at no extra cost. In comparison to other places we enquired locally, they were unmatched in terms of value. They honestly couldn't have been any more helpful. The beer garden also is such a lovely, safe and clean area and came in really handy for the extra guests we didn't expect to arrive. Honestly couldn't recommend the Balcarres anymore for a function, just exceptional. Thank you so much to Sharon & Carl for an incredible day ?.
Carol F
Called for lunch with a friend, food was fab and staff were very friendly, made you feel very welcome, would definitely recommend this place
Jordan Daniel Murray
Not long moved into the area and have enjoyed popping in here.Had the steak last Thursday with my family and everyone loved it.Will definitely be having againThank you chef
Rudeman90Gamer
Had some drinks and all reasonably priced too. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, very talkative and welcoming. I had myself the mixed grill and got my friend garlic bread, loaded fried and another starter, can't remember the name. All in all was amazing price for the food and all was absolutely delicious too. I'll definitely be back there when I'm next visiting my friend.Too anyone local or visiting, I would highly recommend this place
Lovely, very friendly, food served fast - hot and had everything you could want.Real community spirit.
Quiz night was fabulous, positive energyChicken tikka was deliciousAmazing
Very rude new landlady. Shouted at the quiz master and he walked out. Disgusting behaviour so unprofessional. Won’t be going
Friendly service and excellent food the only complaint I had was the temperature of the pub it's self. I had to sit with my coat on as it was that cold even though the heating was on and the open fire was going. Will go back but In the summer time.
Just in after walk with ozzy pie chip peas very good qualitydefinitely be back good price ??Parking: Good food
New owners just taken over and its absolutely brilliant ? had a steak on the steak Thursday. Great value and food was excellent ? best of luck to the new owners ❤️
Lovely little pub, excellent service, very clean and tidy Staff were lovely and asked if we wanted to eat as soon as we arrived We weren’t eating today just drinks but will definitely be coming back for a meal. The food looks amazing. The service is what makes it. 10 out of 10
Good food, good beer and a bright, clean pub with wall maps and pictures celebrating the coal mining heritage of the local communities. The pub itself has an interesting history. Carl and his friendly and efficient staff made us very welcome.
Food was great, staff chatty and helpful and surroundings excellent. If in the area, then go there!!
After spending the day at haigh hall country park with the children we called in for refreshments. The establishment was lovely and clean, the saff were very friendly and couldn't be more welcoming. The manger even went out of his way to put up the bouncy castle to keep the children entertained, they brought water outside for our dog. We will defernatly be returning in the near future Thankyou for making us feel so welcome
Restaurantji Recommends
Lovely friendly pub serving great food. Beautiful location on route to Haigh country park. Carl the landlord is an absolute star. Highly recommended.
Had my son's christening reception at the Balcarres on 30/07/2023 and could not have wished for a better day, it was just perfect. The day went without a single issue. Staff were really friendly and accomodating, all guests were made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. We used their caterers and DJ service, both were incredible, the food was soon gone which is always a good sign & the DJ included two characters dressed up as Peppa Pig and Chase (paw patrol) for the kids which was a total suprise, the kids & adults loved it. We were able to dress the tables and pub as we wished, they even helped with the dressing in the morning. We were allowed to bring onsite our own face painter and balloon modeller and was allowed to even use the venues bouncy castle at no extra cost. In comparison to other places we enquired locally, they were unmatched in terms of value. They honestly couldn't have been any more helpful. The beer garden also is such a lovely, safe and clean area and came in really handy for the extra guests we didn't expect to arrive. Honestly couldn't recommend the Balcarres anymore for a function, just exceptional. Thank you so much to Sharon & Carl for an incredible day ?.
Called for lunch with a friend, food was fab and staff were very friendly, made you feel very welcome, would definitely recommend this place
Not long moved into the area and have enjoyed popping in here.Had the steak last Thursday with my family and everyone loved it.Will definitely be having againThank you chef
Had some drinks and all reasonably priced too. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, very talkative and welcoming. I had myself the mixed grill and got my friend garlic bread, loaded fried and another starter, can't remember the name. All in all was amazing price for the food and all was absolutely delicious too. I'll definitely be back there when I'm next visiting my friend.Too anyone local or visiting, I would highly recommend this place