Wow, lovely place to eat, excellent food cheerful well mannered staff. Even though it was very busy we did not have to wait long for our meals. Thoughly recommend The Sparrowhawk. Thankyou for a marvelous afternoon.
We came for a Sunday evening meal after finding it on TripAdvisor ..what a find ..lovely place great staff . We had a roast beef and a roast lamb absolutely amazing no wait at all the vegetables were lovely . Treated ourselves to a dessert which was lovely too .. unfortunately don't live in the area but will definitely be returning
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As an anniversary treat Red and I popped up to the Sparrowhawk, somewhere we hadn't been before, for a celebratory early morning brunch. The two lads, Fidget and Shy, in tow as well. It was very early so nobody around and we were warmly greeted and seated on entry. Drinks of coffee, tea and orange juice ordered we perused the brunch menu. This place isn't the cheapest but you are paying for the lovely location. The dining rooms themselves, as it sprawls through a large house and annexes, are well decorated with 'old' paintings and prints and there is also an extensive outside seating area.
We waited unduly for someone to take our order, a simple slip but not great when we were the only people in the place. Besides that, however, the service was good. I chose the sausage sandwich, Red the bacon sandwich and the boys went for the pancakes, bacon and blueberries. Sadly they had no blueberries.
The food arrived quickly and was very good. Both sandwiches were on toasted brioche buns, the sausages were from Buttercross Farm and very good. The bacon was well cooked and crispy and the pancakes, small but light and fluffy.
Coffee was very good in a cafetiere with timer, tea came in a china teapot and the orange juice was freshly squeezed. £29 all in it is a bit expensive but very enjoyable. They also have a great collection of real ales but 9.30am Sunday morning isn't really the time!
Lovely country pub with great food and a good selection of cask ales. The staff were really friendly. Could do with some craft beers on keg too but that's a very minor observation just for my taste
Excellent food and service at a decent price in an atmospheric environment.
Excellent experience.
Came back for second night in a row.
High quality pub food. Lovely atmosphere and very good friendly service.
Lots of parking and much better food, experience/service and quality than posh golf hotel around the corner...
We were staying close by for a few days and The sparrowhawk was recommended by one of the locals. We booked dinner on the Saturday evening and were so glad that we did. I rarely eat out and leave feeling that I've received exceptional value but the sparrowhawk certainly did this. The food (cauliflower fritters followed by feathered beef and a raspberry tart) was exceptional, the portions a good size. Despite it being very busy (150 can be seated at any one time) the service was warm, helpful and efficient(without being overly so). The local beer we had before the meal was also a top pint! While not the cheapest, it certainly wasn't expensive for the quality and was great value. It was clear why it was so busy and I highly recommend a meal here. PS I don't know why the beef was listed on the menu as "feathered" but it was melt in the mouth delicious!
Really caring staff who came to our aid after getting a puncture on the way there. A member of staff helped organise a mobile tyre fitting service. Food excellent, service brilliant in a lovely setting. Made a family meal memorable.
Food quality is great. This place deserves the rating it has.
Staff are attentive but not overbearing.
Brought my 92 year old Nan and she can’t stop raving about the food.
Always amazing food, plenty to choose from. Nothings to much trouble, staff very helpful, friendly but efficient.
Very clean, dog friendly.
Busy nearly everytime we have been, so would advise to book in advance. You will not be disappointed.
Even though I wasn’t as excited with the food (steak burger and roast were good but not unforgettable) as I was with the ambiance, the Sparrowhawk deserves all 5 stars for the pleasant environment, the attentive service, the decoration and the overall British countryside allure and this warm fuzzy feeling I felt dining here. Chocolate brownie was fantastic too.
Exceptional place to eat and the food was superb. Thank you.
We enjoyed a fantastic dinner as a large group during the Open week. The pub is set in beautiful grounds with delicious food to match. Karen and Lucas couldn’t have been more lovely & attentive to our party and took the time to tell our American clients about the history of the building. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back!
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