March 2025 by Michael Grundy
We had an absolutely fantastic meal/experience at The Hare. The Food and Service was amazing. The atmosphere was extremely relaxed, warm and friendly, we cannot thank all the staff enough.
The whole experience was just as amazing as any of the Michelin starred restaurants that we have been extremely fortunate to have visited in the past.
We would highly recommend The Hare to anyone.
Claire and Michael .
March 2025 by Chris Rabbitt
Wonderful little place tucked away in the significant shadow of the couple of Michelin starred titans down the road. Great rooms, a fab dinner with interesting wines and stellar service from Liz and her team. Breakfast is amongst the best I?ve ever had. Give it a try!
August 2024 by Paddy Goodwin
Fantastic Meal from Wonderful Hosts.Liz was absolutely brilliant Front of House and both she and Karen were superb at serving the tantalising Tasting Menu.Paul is a chef of rare talent.I recently dined in a Three Michelin Star restaurant in Italy and his cooking was better.Menu was imaginative and innovative and truly outstanding as were the selected wines.The whole experience was topped off with a great breakfast. Thanks so much Liz Paul and Karen hope to see you again soon...
June 2024 by Marie Beryl Lorenceau
Nothing to fault. Everything was excellent, very imaginative to have a simple menu in an enveloppe , listed as snacks, beef 1, beef 2, tomato etc and surprised when the dishes arrived.Full of flavour and freshness. Service delightful by Liz. Best meal.
May 2024 by Alan Young
Simply the best! So welcoming, incredible food, lovely building and superb owners! Feels like coming home each time we visit ..
December 2023 by 683rachelj
The little place is an absolute gem! The welcome from the outset was warm and friendly. There are only a few tables, so it feels very exclusive and the customer service, very personal. The food is utterly delicious, and the wine-pairings are well thought out, and work perfectly with each course. The owners are both very knowledgeable, and extremely hardworking. Every detail is considered and appropriate. The bedroom was a cosy, an inviting space, with a stunning bathroom, and huge roll top bath. Drinks were brought to the room at our request. We will definitely return; as already missing the roast chicken butter!
December 2023 by JoannaOsy
Liz made us more than welcome from the start making us feel relaxed in front of the fire. Dining was a culinary delight and time passed so quickly as we went from surprise to surprise of each course of the tasting menu. You even get your own box of cutlery! A special occasion evening .sadly we were not staying
October 2023 by joannes157
We stayed for 1 night on Saturday for my birthday in the Waters room and had the tasting menu. Now I have to say all the food and drinks were amazing, one of the best tasting menus we have had, and the breakfast was lovely a little of everything like a small tasting platter. The owner Liz was very friendly. The room for us was very nicely done but a little small, dark and cramped and it was quite drafty but it is an old building.
October 2023 by bengled19
A truly wonderful experience from start to finish. We visited here this weekend and were treated impeccably from the minute we arrived. The rooms are stunning and cosy and well equipped, the hosts are smiley, knowledgeable and cannot do enough for you. The food was out of this world and the wine wonderful. A must visit! Thank you.
October 2023 by Quest54182553724
About 15 years ago, we visited a little known hidden gem called The Black Swan at Oldstead, & I posted a review saying that it was every bit as good as much better known restaurants in the area. Quite a lot has happened to Tommy since then! Last night?s trip to The Hare evoked exactly the same emotions. As self-professed ?foodies?, it?s incredible that Liz & Paul?s amazing tasting menu experience has eluded our ?radar? until now. I won?t add a long-winded review ? just read any of the others, marvel at their consistency, & trust me that everything they say is bang on the mark. We loved the whole evening, couldn?t fault any of the dishes, & will definitely be back!
September 2023 by diane h
We saw a hare ( and then a barn owl ) before we checked in - a good omen. Everything was perfect from start to finish. The food was incredible - both in quality and presentation - the care and attention to detail from Paul and Liz was exceptional. The tasting menu was served with knowledge and skill by Liz (and Karen) and the experience was made very special because they were so friendly and welcoming. We would have no hesitation in recommending The Hare as a lovely place to stay and dine in such a peaceful and relaxing setting.
September 2023 by Lesley Simpson
Amazing experience, from the minute you arrive until you unfortunately have to leave. This place just gets everything right, warm, welcoming, friendly, sublime food, beautiful decor, amazing rooms, we will definitely return we loved every single minute of our stay.
September 2023 by Lynne H
Went to the Hare last night and had to review while the experience was fresh in my mind. In fairness, it will be a long time before I forget the food we ate. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel so welcome by Liz. We had lovely cocktails and were then shown to our table. The restaurant is tiny, only 5 tables for 2 so it feels very intimate. The meals are all served with approx 5 minutes between them so you are all eating the same things at the same time. The food was sublime! From the three small starters to the two puddings the food was exceptional. For me the tomato dish was the best, who knew that 3 cherry tomatoes in a tomato tea could pack such a punch. All you could hear was murmurs of appreciation from the room. My husband had the wine accompaniment and each wine was fully explained by Liz as to why she?d chosen it and decided how to serve it. My husbands favourite course was the lamb. The two puddings were amazing, the milk course with honey was incredible and the final course, a chocolate mousse with locally foraged hazelnuts was just incredible. A perfect end to a perfect meal. Each course was beautiful, each element was on the plate because it was needed to compliment the flavours, not just to look pretty. You can stay at the restaurant but need to book a long time in advance. If, as we were, you are staying locally make sure you book a taxi well in advance. They are few and far between. We were extremely fortunate that our hotel host transported us there and back which allowed us to relax and enjoy ourself. Why this place doesn?t have a Michelin star is beyond me - come on Michelin committee do the right thing and award a star to a small perfectly formed team. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning in the not too distant future.
August 2023 by Traceymo22
We had an absolutely fantastic time at your restaurant and we both enjoyed the whole experience. We wanted to commend the exceptional service provided by Liz, not only friendly and welcoming but also displayed a great deal of knowledge and passion when describing each course. We must say that the food was absolutely outstanding. Each dish we tried was bursting with flavors and the presentation was wonderous which made the dining experience a feast for the eyes as well. The attention to detail in every aspect of the meal truly showcased the culinary expertise of the chef. Breakfast was just as beautifully presented, and quality just as exceptional. Plenty of variety including hot and cold choices. We stayed in one of the garden rooms named Leveret, it was cosy, comfortable and suited our needs perfectly. A nice touch in the bathroom was the roll top bath, walk in shower and under floor heating.
August 2023 by Jenn O
Just had the most lovely tasting menu dinner here. Food was delicious and Liz is the consummate hostess. Paul was clearly working very hard in the kitchen producing spectacular food. We are staying in one of the beautifully decorated garden rooms - it is all absolutely delightful. Highly recommend staying and dining here.
