Hare - Roxwell

I ordered the roast chicken and it tasted like it had been microwaved. The food was unseasoned, dull and bland. The Yorkshire puddings looked and tasted like they were from a packet. The food came very quickly after we ordered and I would have preferred to wait if the quality of food would have been better. It’s a shame because the restaurant is in a great countryside location.

I had the misfortune of having the roast dinner here. It’s was awful. It was pretty obvious they just put the food in the microwave then served it to us. The roast potatoes were dreadful it was rubbery and dry. No flavour in the meat and gravy. The Yorkshire pudding was definitely brought from your local Tesco’s. I’ve never had such a disappointing roast. Clearly the real chef was off sick today because no real chef would serve what i ate today. Both me and partner couldn’t finish our meal. Save your money and your taste buds!!

Noticed this beautiful looking place whilst driving past. . Decided to stop by for lunch on our way back. On entering, first impressions were good. Period building, with lovely wooden beams and furnishings to match. Several patrons both inside and outside, so obviously a very popular eating and drinking place. We were quickly attended to by a friendly waitress who asked if we'd booked a table. We said we hadn't, but were offered a table immediately, with the only condition that we vacate the table before 1930. This wasn't a problem as it gave us an easy 90 mins. Our order for starters was taken and was promptly served. My girlfriend had a delicious homemade soup and I tried the Leigh on_sea battered cockles. Although the soup was lovely, my starter only tasted of batter balls which was a disappointment. For our Mains I ordered a ploughman's lunch and my girlfriend ordered the small steak and ale pie with mash and peas. Unfortunately the supplied gravy wasn't nearly enough so she had to ask for more. Being picky, I must say I found it necessary to ask for a fork to eat my ploughman's, finding it strange I wasn't supplied with one. The ale that was recommended was beautiful and would have enjoyed more, if I hadn't been driving. Having said all of that, I must say I was very impressed with the manageress when she deducted the price of the battered cockles from the bill which was £6 Overall we found it to be a very enjoyable meal in a very warm and friendly atmosphere and wouldn't hesitate in recommending to anyone passing by in the picturesque village of Roxwell.