Incredible afternoon tea with lots of choice and the friendliest of service. Even the birthday girl got a glass of champagne and a happy birthday. Would definitely return!
Justin Waltho
Always a delight to dine here food absolutely faultless and staff are ? lovely open log
Sandra Harper
Ok nothing to write home
lmm10_12
We were staying at The Wisteria Hotel and decided to try the restaurant attached which is Hunters Bar & Kitchen. It was a Sunday evening and I am very glad that we had booked as it was very busy. Being a Sunday, we were presented with the Sunday menu which included some roasts and although this isn't something that I would normally order, I decided to go for the roast beef. It turned out to be great, and as well as containing a generous portion of beef, there were lots of vegetables, a very large yorkshire pudding and plenty of gravy. Looking at the plate I never thought I would finish it but I did! I would be happy to return to try another of their menus.
T7445XPmanuelac
Having had many a delicious Sunday roast here we decided to try a Saturday evening for a change. We ate off the Spring menu where there's a choice of six starters, priced £7-£10. We both plumped for the Crispy Asian Duck with chestnuts, pickled walnuts, watercress and a chilli & ginger dressing. Three generous sized bonbons packed with lean duck meat and lots of flavour. The choice of 7 main courses may not seem many, but we would always prefer to choose from well thought out, freshly cooked dishes that are done to perfection, than have more choice that may not be executed quite so well. I chose the hand cut sirloin steak, a generous portion of tender, melt in the mouth, meat. I went for the delicious brandy and mushroom sauce with it which came in a separate sauce boat. Mr C chose the Moroccan Lamb Rump with spiced cous cous, cucumber & mint yoghurt which he thoroughly enjoyed as the lamb was beautifully tender and tasty. Service as usual was professional and friendly, everyone is made to feel very welcome and nothing is too much trouble.
ninettejohnson
We both enjoyed the main dishes & the desserts we had. The service from the staff was efficient & friendly. The old building (built originally as a Hunting Lodge I understand) & furnishing added to the experience.
KayStranger
Great food well cooked and presented and very friendly service in a good atmosphere. The staff were great.
Chris Dall
Incredible soup, followed by perfect steak meal. What a great find on my travels.Even made a dinner up for my dog, would highly recommend this restaurant.
Suzanne555511
If you want to be able to taste each individual ingredient on your plate and enjoy the whole package, this is the place for you. Not cheap, but worth every penny. Delicious. Friendly staff
Clive Wilson
Fabulous meal and wonderful, friendly staff make it a great experience.
Amazing Sunday roast and really friendly & attentive staff. Thanks so much for making us welcome. Lovely place :)
FiftyFifty5050
Located within the Wisteria Hotel, Hunters Bar is in the lovely old part of the building, all beamed ceilings, ever so slightly wonky floors, old hunting prints on the walls, big fireplaces - the works. The menu wasn't extensive, always a good sign in our book because it signifies that everything is being freshly cooked. Choices ranged from classics with a twist to some interesting combinations; my vegetarian casserole was sublime, vegetables cooked to perfection - no mushyness - and the sauce both piquant and creamy. Food was well presented, generously portioned and filling; as we age our appetities do diminish but, that said, we could only manage two courses. Whilst the member of staff who served us was friendly and attentive, his tendency to use over familiar terms with all the guests with whom we saw him interact, was a little off putting. To be honest, once you get to a certain age, to be referred to as 'sweetheart', 'my lovely' and similar from someone young enough to be my son, or even grandson, was creepy. I am sure that the intention was to come over as friendly, but it just backfired in a big way. It wasn't just me, my other half didn't take to being called 'mate' and 'buddy' either!
hannahb673
Went for a meal with my friend on Saturday, food and service was great. I had the wild mushroom and tarragon pappardelle, fully recommend, very tasty.
LVAllen
Fabulous Sunday lunch, beef was beautiful & melted in your mouth. Customer service was perfect - staff were brilliant, very friendly and helpful. Best roast in Oakham.
Albirian
For the price I was expecting to have the vegetables served in a separate dish and the gravy in a gravy boat but instead everything came on the plate together, red cabbage swimming in gravy ugh. Desert was very nice but so it should be for the price. Very disappointed.
Incredible afternoon tea with lots of choice and the friendliest of service. Even the birthday girl got a glass of champagne and a happy birthday. Would definitely return!
Always a delight to dine here food absolutely faultless and staff are ? lovely open log
Ok nothing to write home
We were staying at The Wisteria Hotel and decided to try the restaurant attached which is Hunters Bar & Kitchen. It was a Sunday evening and I am very glad that we had booked as it was very busy. Being a Sunday, we were presented with the Sunday menu which included some roasts and although this isn't something that I would normally order, I decided to go for the roast beef. It turned out to be great, and as well as containing a generous portion of beef, there were lots of vegetables, a very large yorkshire pudding and plenty of gravy. Looking at the plate I never thought I would finish it but I did! I would be happy to return to try another of their menus.
Having had many a delicious Sunday roast here we decided to try a Saturday evening for a change. We ate off the Spring menu where there's a choice of six starters, priced £7-£10. We both plumped for the Crispy Asian Duck with chestnuts, pickled walnuts, watercress and a chilli & ginger dressing. Three generous sized bonbons packed with lean duck meat and lots of flavour. The choice of 7 main courses may not seem many, but we would always prefer to choose from well thought out, freshly cooked dishes that are done to perfection, than have more choice that may not be executed quite so well. I chose the hand cut sirloin steak, a generous portion of tender, melt in the mouth, meat. I went for the delicious brandy and mushroom sauce with it which came in a separate sauce boat. Mr C chose the Moroccan Lamb Rump with spiced cous cous, cucumber & mint yoghurt which he thoroughly enjoyed as the lamb was beautifully tender and tasty. Service as usual was professional and friendly, everyone is made to feel very welcome and nothing is too much trouble.
We both enjoyed the main dishes & the desserts we had. The service from the staff was efficient & friendly. The old building (built originally as a Hunting Lodge I understand) & furnishing added to the experience.
Great food well cooked and presented and very friendly service in a good atmosphere. The staff were great.
Incredible soup, followed by perfect steak meal. What a great find on my travels.Even made a dinner up for my dog, would highly recommend this restaurant.
If you want to be able to taste each individual ingredient on your plate and enjoy the whole package, this is the place for you. Not cheap, but worth every penny. Delicious. Friendly staff
Fabulous meal and wonderful, friendly staff make it a great experience.
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing Sunday roast and really friendly & attentive staff. Thanks so much for making us welcome. Lovely place :)
Located within the Wisteria Hotel, Hunters Bar is in the lovely old part of the building, all beamed ceilings, ever so slightly wonky floors, old hunting prints on the walls, big fireplaces - the works. The menu wasn't extensive, always a good sign in our book because it signifies that everything is being freshly cooked. Choices ranged from classics with a twist to some interesting combinations; my vegetarian casserole was sublime, vegetables cooked to perfection - no mushyness - and the sauce both piquant and creamy. Food was well presented, generously portioned and filling; as we age our appetities do diminish but, that said, we could only manage two courses. Whilst the member of staff who served us was friendly and attentive, his tendency to use over familiar terms with all the guests with whom we saw him interact, was a little off putting. To be honest, once you get to a certain age, to be referred to as 'sweetheart', 'my lovely' and similar from someone young enough to be my son, or even grandson, was creepy. I am sure that the intention was to come over as friendly, but it just backfired in a big way. It wasn't just me, my other half didn't take to being called 'mate' and 'buddy' either!
Went for a meal with my friend on Saturday, food and service was great. I had the wild mushroom and tarragon pappardelle, fully recommend, very tasty.
Fabulous Sunday lunch, beef was beautiful & melted in your mouth. Customer service was perfect - staff were brilliant, very friendly and helpful. Best roast in Oakham.
For the price I was expecting to have the vegetables served in a separate dish and the gravy in a gravy boat but instead everything came on the plate together, red cabbage swimming in gravy ugh. Desert was very nice but so it should be for the price. Very disappointed.