Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623

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Fully stocked bar, offering a good selection of real ales, lagers, spirits, and fine wines

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AccommodationBeer gardenFamily friendlyFoodFunction roomOutside areaWiFi free
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4.7/5

Paul Garbutt

4 months ago

Just moved into the area, tried numerous local pubs but this is the best far. Food fantastic, Sunday lunch was perfection, outside views outstanding, staff very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommend.

Andrea Coleman

4 months ago

Absolutely fantastic food, Sunday lunch was perfection, couldn't fault anything. Staff so friendly and made to feel very welcome. Booked for Xmas eve as the food is so good. The beer garden has the best views of North Yorkshire. Highly recommend.

Nathaniel

5 months ago

Our party of four, including my septuagenarian parents, made a reservation for 6:30pm, having read the numerous positive reviews for the restaurant. Arriving at 6:36 with a friendly smile, we informed the proprietor at the bar that we had a reservation. She inquired of the name and time, and after receiving the details, delivered such an unexpected reaction we were at a loss to know whether it was to be taken seriously or not. Turning around to look at the clock and seeing it confirmed a late arrival of no less than 6 minutes, she then shook her head and tutted at us, audibly, as if my family and I were naughty school children rather than paying customers. Assuming it could only be a joke, we immediately asked if there was something wrong, to which no reply was given, and the lady's disposition remained decidedly unamused. We looked at each other briefly before asking to be shown to our table, to which she replied that we were to sit down in the common area until we had made our food order and only then could we be escorted to our reserved table. We were literally in a state of shock at such a frosty and bizarre reception. After giving our order to the waitress, we waited for the promised escort to the table. Even after waiting a further 5 minutes, our patience was not rewarded and despite having the proprietor in view, she occupied herself with paperwork at the bar, basically ignoring us until we had no alternative but to go over and specifically ask to be taken to our table. If we hadn't, it's a mystery how long we would have been left to wait! We had ordered the "crispy duck confit with honey and orange sauce" and "homemade indian chicken curry". The duck was absolutely not "confit", it was simply baked in the oven at some time and then reheated for us until dried out. The sauce was basically warmed up marmalade, overloaded with sugar. The plate itself contained so little, it almost seemed like another unintentional joke. A dish of boiled peas, brocolli and carrots was put in the centre for us to serve ourselves. The "homemade" curry was likewise anything but "homemade". Nobody came to ask if we needed any drinks or if the meal was ok, as they did at adjacent tables. For some unknown reason, we were being made to feel wholly unwelcome and unwanted. We decided to leave as soon as we'd had enough of our disappointing meals. Paying at the bar the lady finally asked if the meals were ok. We replied that they weren't, stating the duck was dry and the sauce was overpoweringly sweet. She replied that it was a "marmalade sauce" so it's supposed to be sweet. Of course, it was clearly marmalade, but that wasn't what was advertised on the menu. If she only wanted flowers throwing at her and her staff it would have been better not to ask. We left the pub with a bitter taste in our mouth despite the coating of the sugary "marmalade sauce" on our teeth or the salty tongue of the impudent proprietor.

David Bushnell

6 months ago

Downholme has only 17 dwellings but it also has this perfect pub/Inn. Good food, drinks, even cocktails. Comfortable accommodation and a fine breakfast. A social hub and great place for walkers, cyclists etc.

Mercy Thomas

7 months ago

Stayed a night over on our journey and we loved it here. We rang ahead because we were worried that we wouldn’t make it in time for dinner, they went to extra mile to reserve a table ahead for us (on a very busy night!). Food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Staff were kind and attentive. Our room was comfortable and clean, good coffee making facilities. And the breakfast was delicious!

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Mon11:00 – 15:00 18:30 – 23:00
Tue 18:00 – 23:00
Wed11:00 – 15:00 18:30 – 23:00
Thur11:00 – 15:00 18:30 – 23:00
Fri11:00 – 15:00 18:30 – 23:00
Sat11:00 – 15:00 18:30 – 23:00
Sun11:00 – 15:00 18:30 – 23:00
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Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623

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