We had Sunday lunch at the Haley Gate Inn today; what an excellent meal!! This very attractive pub stands on the banks of the River Idle with waterside access. There is an outside terrace, a beer garden and lots of dog friendly seating areas. (Watch out for Vera, the resident cat though!).There is a choice of a carvery with beef, turkey, ham or pork (or vegetarian option), or a meal from the menu that you can personalise with your choice of vegetables and sauces from the carvery.Portions are very generous and the vegetables are freshly cooked and delicious.Prices are reasonable, £12 for an adult carvery or item from the menu. Child portions are £6.We had a delicious lunch, finishing with a portion of chocolate orange cake, and chocolate fudge cake served with your choice of cream, icecream or custard.This popular venue gets very busy, so be sure to book your table first.
Geoff Telford
While since we've been here and it looks great. Lots of work been done, really impressive. Would like to try a lodge here when they open.Really welcoming pub.We'll be back.
Roger Shields
As always incredible value for money, cannot fault the meal deals. Staff are super friendly and helpful, went mid afternoon just after a bank holiday, so not many people, but that’s just timing. Obviously going back again
Martin
Visited on a Sunday afternoon for our anniversary lunch, fairly busy but not overly so. Manageress was welcoming but waitress was quite rude. 40 minutes after ordering we were still waiting for our food, went inside to complain, the waitress came back out, no apology and asked if we wanted more drinks while we waited and food wouldn't be that long and asked us again what we wanted. Another 15 mins, still no food so we asked to see the manager to be told she was very busy and would be around 10 minutes before she came. Asked for a refund as we had paid on ordering at which point the food arrived, closely followed by the manager who apologised and gave us a partial refund. Food was ok but spoiled by the experience. Sad to say we won't be going again.
Martin Lunn
Visited on a Sunday afternoon for our anniversary lunch, fairly busy but not overly so. Manageress was welcoming but waitress was quite rude. 40 minutes after ordering we were still waiting for our food, went inside to complain, the waitress came back out, no apology and asked if we wanted more drinks while we waited and food wouldn't be that long and asked us again what we wanted. Another 15 mins, still no food so we asked to see the manager to be told she was very busy and would be around 10 minutes before she came. Asked for a refund as we had paid on ordering at which point the food arrived, closely followed by the manager who apologised and gave us a partial refund. Food was ok but spoiled by the experience. Sad to say we won't be going again.
TRUDY Biddleston
Five of us had a lovely birthday meal today for my mums 91st birthday, we had 2 Ribeye Steak, 2 Fillet Steaks and a Thai fish cake, Steaks cooked to perfection, absolutely delicious, served with nice crispy chips, garden peas ,lovely onion rings , tomatoes and mushrooms, fish cakes with new potatoes and a nice tasty dressed salad. Can certainly recommend and will be coming back ??
Angela Bickerstaffe
Such a welcoming atmosphere. Very friendly staff couldn't do enough for us. Busy Sunday lunch but still very attentive and friendly. Had a lovely dinnerVegetarian options: Chili with rice And garlic bread
cutler85
Just been for a light lunch and drinks with family and friends We do regularly visit this pub most weekends I cannot believe how rude the staff were with us today Terrible terrible service All food were lovely and the young lad serving us was polite but it was mainly the bar staffs manners n miserable faces were just pure rude We’ve spent a fortune in the pub today to be treat like that When we arrived back to the camp site close by, a few on people on there have agreed with us too how rude and ignorant they have all become YOU SHOULD ALL HAVE CUSTOMER SKILLS LIKE PETRA! We will not be returning like a few others
David Burke
Simply the best pub pie & peas that I've ever hadUpdate. 13th may 2023 We loved it so much last time that we went again today. Sadly the steak and mushroom pie was incredibly salty such a shame as we travelled a long way as well.
Tania Davies
Great food, decent prices, fish n chips had massive fish. Waitresses were polite, friendly and when not busy were chatty. Bar staff not so, huffed when i didn't have the exact money and not a smile to be seen.Lovely setting by a river, car park is rough driving on it and got building work going on at present outside.
Great food, decent prices, fish n chips had massive fish. Waitresses were polite, friendly and when not busy were chatty. Bar staff not so, huffed when i didn't have the exact money and not a smile to be seen.Lovely setting by a river, car park is rough driving on it and got building work going on at present outside.
360jaynec
Cheap and cheerful...lovely spot by river..Great sun lunch nice and generous portions and dog freindly outside. Staff helpful with carrying drinks as had dogs
16Skoyland
Excellent food and value for money. The pub was very busy so service was a little slow. However the wait was worth it as the food was delicious. The liver and sausage was cooked to perfection and really tasty. The portions were big and the food was piping hot. The meal was good value for money and the staff were very friendly.
P3489IWninas
Let me start by saying i have been here for Sunday lunch quite a few times and fab so when I went yesterday for a normal lunch I definitely wasn't expecting what I finally recieved , pub wasn't even packed but took nearly 40mins for food to arrive my hubby had a £20 mixed grill and I had garlic n herb chicken , honestly all the meat Inc mine was like a rubber soul terrible , the sausage was blacker then the ace of spades ,the meat was dry and overcooked no peas no salad on the mixed grill , we even had to ask for condiments or we wouldn't of got any , the mixed grill platter was sent back and refund given ,I attempted to eat the chicken and last night I was sick as a dog, Sunday lunch is what il stick to now nothing ever again of the main menu, bloody horrific ohh let's not forget the steak knife was a bloody massive bread knife I think lol
Nina S
Let me start by saying i have been here for Sunday lunch quite a few times and fab so when I went yesterday for a normal lunch I definitely wasn't expecting what I finally recieved , pub wasn't even packed but took nearly 40mins for food to arrive my hubby had a £20 mixed grill and I had garlic n herb chicken , honestly all the meat Inc mine was like a rubber soul terrible , the sausage was blacker then the ace of spades ,the meat was dry and overcooked no peas no salad on the mixed grill , we even had to ask for condiments or we wouldn't of got any , the mixed grill platter was sent back and refund given ,I attempted to eat the chicken and last night I was sick as a dog, Sunday lunch is what il stick to now nothing ever again of the main menu, bloody horrific ohh let's not forget the steak knife was a bloody massive bread knife I think lol
We had Sunday lunch at the Haley Gate Inn today; what an excellent meal!! This very attractive pub stands on the banks of the River Idle with waterside access. There is an outside terrace, a beer garden and lots of dog friendly seating areas. (Watch out for Vera, the resident cat though!).There is a choice of a carvery with beef, turkey, ham or pork (or vegetarian option), or a meal from the menu that you can personalise with your choice of vegetables and sauces from the carvery.Portions are very generous and the vegetables are freshly cooked and delicious.Prices are reasonable, £12 for an adult carvery or item from the menu. Child portions are £6.We had a delicious lunch, finishing with a portion of chocolate orange cake, and chocolate fudge cake served with your choice of cream, icecream or custard.This popular venue gets very busy, so be sure to book your table first.
While since we've been here and it looks great. Lots of work been done, really impressive. Would like to try a lodge here when they open.Really welcoming pub.We'll be back.
As always incredible value for money, cannot fault the meal deals. Staff are super friendly and helpful, went mid afternoon just after a bank holiday, so not many people, but that’s just timing. Obviously going back again
Visited on a Sunday afternoon for our anniversary lunch, fairly busy but not overly so. Manageress was welcoming but waitress was quite rude. 40 minutes after ordering we were still waiting for our food, went inside to complain, the waitress came back out, no apology and asked if we wanted more drinks while we waited and food wouldn't be that long and asked us again what we wanted. Another 15 mins, still no food so we asked to see the manager to be told she was very busy and would be around 10 minutes before she came. Asked for a refund as we had paid on ordering at which point the food arrived, closely followed by the manager who apologised and gave us a partial refund. Food was ok but spoiled by the experience. Sad to say we won't be going again.
Visited on a Sunday afternoon for our anniversary lunch, fairly busy but not overly so. Manageress was welcoming but waitress was quite rude. 40 minutes after ordering we were still waiting for our food, went inside to complain, the waitress came back out, no apology and asked if we wanted more drinks while we waited and food wouldn't be that long and asked us again what we wanted. Another 15 mins, still no food so we asked to see the manager to be told she was very busy and would be around 10 minutes before she came. Asked for a refund as we had paid on ordering at which point the food arrived, closely followed by the manager who apologised and gave us a partial refund. Food was ok but spoiled by the experience. Sad to say we won't be going again.
Five of us had a lovely birthday meal today for my mums 91st birthday, we had 2 Ribeye Steak, 2 Fillet Steaks and a Thai fish cake, Steaks cooked to perfection, absolutely delicious, served with nice crispy chips, garden peas ,lovely onion rings , tomatoes and mushrooms, fish cakes with new potatoes and a nice tasty dressed salad. Can certainly recommend and will be coming back ??
Such a welcoming atmosphere. Very friendly staff couldn't do enough for us. Busy Sunday lunch but still very attentive and friendly. Had a lovely dinnerVegetarian options: Chili with rice And garlic bread
Just been for a light lunch and drinks with family and friends We do regularly visit this pub most weekends I cannot believe how rude the staff were with us today Terrible terrible service All food were lovely and the young lad serving us was polite but it was mainly the bar staffs manners n miserable faces were just pure rude We’ve spent a fortune in the pub today to be treat like that When we arrived back to the camp site close by, a few on people on there have agreed with us too how rude and ignorant they have all become YOU SHOULD ALL HAVE CUSTOMER SKILLS LIKE PETRA! We will not be returning like a few others
Simply the best pub pie & peas that I've ever hadUpdate. 13th may 2023 We loved it so much last time that we went again today. Sadly the steak and mushroom pie was incredibly salty such a shame as we travelled a long way as well.
Great food, decent prices, fish n chips had massive fish. Waitresses were polite, friendly and when not busy were chatty. Bar staff not so, huffed when i didn't have the exact money and not a smile to be seen.Lovely setting by a river, car park is rough driving on it and got building work going on at present outside.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food, decent prices, fish n chips had massive fish. Waitresses were polite, friendly and when not busy were chatty. Bar staff not so, huffed when i didn't have the exact money and not a smile to be seen.Lovely setting by a river, car park is rough driving on it and got building work going on at present outside.
Cheap and cheerful...lovely spot by river..Great sun lunch nice and generous portions and dog freindly outside. Staff helpful with carrying drinks as had dogs
Excellent food and value for money. The pub was very busy so service was a little slow. However the wait was worth it as the food was delicious. The liver and sausage was cooked to perfection and really tasty. The portions were big and the food was piping hot. The meal was good value for money and the staff were very friendly.
Let me start by saying i have been here for Sunday lunch quite a few times and fab so when I went yesterday for a normal lunch I definitely wasn't expecting what I finally recieved , pub wasn't even packed but took nearly 40mins for food to arrive my hubby had a £20 mixed grill and I had garlic n herb chicken , honestly all the meat Inc mine was like a rubber soul terrible , the sausage was blacker then the ace of spades ,the meat was dry and overcooked no peas no salad on the mixed grill , we even had to ask for condiments or we wouldn't of got any , the mixed grill platter was sent back and refund given ,I attempted to eat the chicken and last night I was sick as a dog, Sunday lunch is what il stick to now nothing ever again of the main menu, bloody horrific ohh let's not forget the steak knife was a bloody massive bread knife I think lol
Let me start by saying i have been here for Sunday lunch quite a few times and fab so when I went yesterday for a normal lunch I definitely wasn't expecting what I finally recieved , pub wasn't even packed but took nearly 40mins for food to arrive my hubby had a £20 mixed grill and I had garlic n herb chicken , honestly all the meat Inc mine was like a rubber soul terrible , the sausage was blacker then the ace of spades ,the meat was dry and overcooked no peas no salad on the mixed grill , we even had to ask for condiments or we wouldn't of got any , the mixed grill platter was sent back and refund given ,I attempted to eat the chicken and last night I was sick as a dog, Sunday lunch is what il stick to now nothing ever again of the main menu, bloody horrific ohh let's not forget the steak knife was a bloody massive bread knife I think lol