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I would like to say a big Thank You to everyone at the Hopping Hare on behalf of all my family, We had my uncles wake on Friday and the Buffet was amazing and we was made to feel comfortable by all the staff. Thank you so much x
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonWe have eaten with you quite a few times and have been delighted but last night we were disappointed. We both had the Venison and it was very chewy, both the medallions and the pie. There was also no contrasting flavours. To our taste and expectations, it wasn't good.
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonFood and service absolutely amazing will definitely be going back there recommend to all
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonExcellent food and friendly, attentive service. Our first time but definitely not our last.
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonLovely food and service.
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonGreat service, lovely food as always. Highly recommend.
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonDelicious food well cooked and delivered. Super staff. We have always enjoyed our meals both with the quality of the dishes prepared and the friendliness of the staff. Thank you once again.
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonThe food as always was of excellent quality and very welcoming friendly staff. Will definitely be back.
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonFood was excellent, service ok too. We all enjoyed our meals and will return.
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonLovely atmosphere. Have always found the food and service to be of the highest standard.
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonSuperb food and friendly service.
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonUnfortunately we didn’t have the usual good experience here. The main course took over an hour after starters to arrive, no one informed us or apologised for the delay. The main meal was over cooked, the fish and chips were dry and crispy. We did not complain, but decided against a tip. When we paid, the lady behind the bar who took our payment muttered loudly and grumpily ‘no tip then, thanks’ which is very very inappropriate. We left not wanting to return, sadly as previously we have had good experiences here.
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonWe arrived for New Year’s Eve dinner. We were greeted quickly on arrival. The venue was quite busy as expected. We were seated at a table by the door however asked to be moved into the main restaurant which was promptly dealt with. We had to ask for a drinks menu and they took a while to turn up and by then the starters arrived. The food quality and presentation was excellent. Would definitely go back. Nice experience.
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonThe food and service was excellent as usual. I had the pork loin and my husband had the blade of beef both were delicious and so were the desserts.
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonNew Years Eve, group of 6 friends - total success. What a fabulous way to celebrate our "early evening" ; our visit was exceptional, we managed nearly 3 hours at the table! 6 wonderful meals, one dairy free, all meals were close to perfection accompanied by reasonably priced wine. Our waitress was so attentive, friendly and helpful this was the icing on the cake. Without doubt the best restaurant in the area. Well done to the HH team, long may this continue and thank you.
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonLovely food and helpful & friendly staff!
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonWe recently had our Christmas Day lunch at the Hopping Hare. We have eaten there before and had birthday celebrations there too. We normally enjoy our visits. Unfortunately for us the service on this occasion fell short. When we arrived we were left standing in the doorway with several members of staff passing us numerous times without acknowledgement - no one greeted us or gave a “Merry Christmas'. We were eventually told our table would be 5-10 minutes which is not a problem, however we were given no direction to go through to the bar or move from the entrance way we were just left standing there, so we made the decision to get a drink at the bar which was also quite a wait although we were the only ones waiting. The food was nice and probably at the same standard that it normally is - which we do enjoy. The service at the table was mostly fine albeit slow but our dessert plates were left for over 40 mins when finished, we eventually caught someone's attention and asked for them to be cleared and if we were going to be getting the final course of mince pies which they then brought over. We were then not returned to again and had to go up to pay our bill. It felt like we’d be forgotten. Also, the table next to us arrived after us but were gone sooner, it also appeared that somehow they had access to additional menu items that were not available to us. We absolutely appreciate that it was Christmas Day and it was busy, but given the price we were paying and normal friendly attitude of staff, all we were really hoping for was some Christmas cheer and to be spoken to when we arrived. We wouldn’t have Christmas Day lunch there again.
The Hopping Hare – NorthamptonWe came on New Year's Eve day for Sunday lunch. We've been to the HH quite a few times, including for our wedding "breakfast" and the high quality is consistent, no matter what day or what time we've been. The majority of the staff have been there since we started coming here about 3 years ago and that seems to me to be a good sign. They are friendly and professional. But it's the food that keeps us coming back, imaginative, good quality and very well cooked. Our meal included starters of smoked salmon and goats cheese panna cotta, mains of turkey and roast beef, desserts of clementine panna cotta and chocolate and caramel bread and butter pudding. I'm not going into details of all the accompaniments that made each course special, but each course was delicious. It makes me happy to come here.
The Hopping Hare – Northampton