I popped in today to look at a Sunday lunch menu to check out the vegetarian options. The elderly gentleman behind the bar gave me a copy of all the menus and said they were fully booked that day. I wasn't planning on eating that...day. He didn't know what the vegetarian options were and when a couple of regulars came in he totally blanked me and started to pull a pint for them. I mentioned that he hadn't finished serving me. He replied he was having to multi task. I didn't like his attitude or manner and told him I wouldn't be returning. The pub is in need of major refurbishment. The carpet and decor looked dated with maroon painted anaglypta wallpaper that was scuffed in places. I didn't get to see any food as I arrived st 12 noon but I saw enough of the bad service which ensured I would-be returning here anytime!More

Very good food i think that the burger was very good In my opinion and the people are are lovely all the time

We arrived and a staff member was very helpful and showed us to our table. The lady who was serving was very quick and efficient to take our drinks order and then came back to take our food order, when we were ready. When the...food arrived it was lovely and hot and was delicious. The homemade chips are great! Overall the staff were very nice and polite and the food was brilliant. Lovely meal out.More

Visited for dinner one Thursday evening & must say the food is a massive improvement on the ding food I was served on my last visit. Unfortunately though that's the only thing that has changed. Service was friendly but very average. Restaurant carpet needs a...good deepclean. Hopefully the decent food is a start of good changes.More

Is this a genuine hospitalty business or a social club for staff & friends?! I work in hospitality & this was shocking. Walked into the pub & through to the "restaurant" where the bar maid was chatting to her friends, no hello & the friend...was in building attire rolling a cigarette behind the bar. Eventually we were noticed & served. It took a lot longer than I expected. After we were served we took a table outside, outside space is nice, then we noticed the same bar maid then sat with customers smoking. Everything about this was far to casual for my liking. The flip flops & short skirt dresses were out of place, this isn't a tiki bar on the beach. We moved inside for dinner the food was actually good pub food. But as we ate the staff (there was more by this point) just carried on the social lives chatting, smoking. At one point a girl who wasn't even working went behind the bar & poured them selves a drink. They could spend less time chatting & more time cleaning the toilets, cobwebs & the scruffy papers all over the bar. I was shocked that this was a pub. There was no hospitality. With so many pubs closing weekly it was sad to see. A massive dose of professionalism needed.More

I really don't know where to begin with this review. I thought Fawlty towers was only a tv programme. It all started when we arrived. As soon as we walked in the door the welcome mate was grubby, the floors looked like they haven't been...cleaned in weeks. As we entered we could see in the gents toilets, hand towels empty & hanging, tissue all over the floor, mirror all splashed. The Ladies wasn't know better. As we entered the restaurant there were scruffy papers all over the bar, boxes everywhere. It's like they wasn't open. The floors again needed cleaning, cobwebs. Staff with no shoes on, short skirts. Honestly I thought it was a joke. We couldn't believe it. Half of the tables were set up, others empty. We were going to eat but judging by the cleanliness we decided against it. We just had a drink in the garden which was lovely. I really couldn't believe people were eating in this place. We here the chef is well known locally & talented. But we defo wouldn't return without the place being deep celaned. The ambience really needs addressing, flowers, candles. Something to make the toilets feel better. Good luck. Hope Sybil & Basil are going strong.More

Visited for Sunday lunch in June. I must admit it was not of an odd experience. When we first arrived it was like the stuff we're surprised they had customers coming in (even though we were booked) there was stuff all over the place &...the walk ways a little grubby. We were shown to a table & promptly served drinks. The service was friendly & ok. But not the sort of service you expect these days. It didn't coke across as if they enjoyed there chosen career. It didn't seem like anyone was in charge. Also although it was a hot day we didn't find the chosen staff attire at all appropriate for the hospitality industry. Then we come the food. Prawn cocktail & mushrooms on toast were delicious, beautifully presented. The Sunday luck was even better. The chef really cares about the small things. Red cabbage & Cauli cheese really made it a top Sunday lunch. So overall it was odd. The food didn't much the service, ambience or surroundings. If they bring all of those up to the food standard then it will be special.More

Visited for Father's Day. Was very busy, Sunday lunch was exceptional (but we knew would be as we've followed this chef) Pork so tender, Turkey moist. It was so tasty. Desserts didn't disappoint either. There is so much room for improvement on the service feels...like staff are just checking off jobs on a list not actually enjoying delivering customer service. Personally don't like looking at service staff in flip flops whilst I'm eating or seeing the staff smoke with customers then coming in to serve me. If the service can live up to the food this place will be a winner.More

Today was our first visit to the pub selected as we found out Adam had moved from The Griffen at Mears Ashby to join the team! He did not disappoint - the roast was delicious and the staff were lovely. Just need to sort a...good wine list Thanks everyone will defo be back xxMore

Came for lunch with family last weekend and the new menu is amazing! So much choice and the quality of food is great for what you pay. Portion sizes are fab to. Staff are lovely and very friendly. I will be returning for sure:) Also...the garden area is very nice!More

What a fantastic evening! The service, atmosphere, and especially the food were amazing! As I need to be both dairy and gluten free, the chef talked to me on the phone when I booked, and I was thrilled with the choice of dishes he was...offering, and his total understanding of dietry needs. I thought "could it really be this good?". I can assure you it was!!! From the welcoming smile from our lovely waitress as soon as we entered, to nothing being too much trouble, the whole evening was excellent. For anyone with special dietry needs, you can be assured of excellent service. You are in safe hands. The cheesecake was delicious!! We will definitely be back. To all the staff at the White Hart....thank you. You are a winning team 👏.More

Lovely evening had at The White Hart this evening. It was the first time we had been but will definitely be returning. We had been to a previous pub that the chef worked at so knew that the food would be great. I’m not the...easiest of customers due to intolerances but the chef at the White Hart and waitress could not have been more helpful and welcoming. Absolutely delicious food at a great price.More