Heft. Inn + Restaurant

This was my first experience of a Michelin star restaurant - and it lived up to expectation! The food was wonderful. It was clever, delicious and varied. The crumpet snack was one of the most delicious things I’ve ever eaten and my girlfriend and I contemplated asking for a bag of them to take home. Heft if you read this please ask for my details and send a sack full. We had a wonderful evening, and whilst the price is a little eye watering, I would absolutely go again.

We visited Heft while staying nearby, it was recommended to us by the B and B owner. The building is well presented on the outside and cosy but modern on the inside. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. It was pie and mash night so that's all that was on the menu. I wasn't expecting a pie and mash to be so tasty but it was the best pie and mash I've ever had. I had the chicken and ham hock one, the filling was tender and extremely morish and the pastry was lovely and crisp. The mash was soft and buttery and the gravy was extremely good. My wife had the veggie option and she loved her pie too. The price of each meal was very reasonable too. I'd definitely go back to try the rest of their food, it's over a 2 hour drive for us but it's definitely worth it.

We attended the Sunday Lunch, and it was a treat!! The whole atmosphere, whilst being relaxed, is super unique. Firstly, we welcomed, asked if we wanted drinks, and sat in the bar; the entire area was nicely decorated. Then, we were taken to our seats quickly, and there was a clean and spacious table for the 2 of us to sit at. The staff checked if we were happy and showed us the drinks and food menu. The staff were very knowledgeable, explaining every dish as it was brought to the table. The experience was incredible. My wife was gluten intolerant, and they gave her what she still talks about the best gluten-free bread she's ever had! Overall, the food was delicious and had such a range of flavours. I was so pleased that we managed to get a reservation. It was such a wonderful experience. Thank you for making our holiday and my wife's birthday so special. Would recommend!

Our experience was marred on arrival when we were not properly greeted, and when we tried to enter the dining room were shouted at by someone from behind the bar to say the restaurant was not ready and to sit down in the bar. So we sat buy no one came to take our drinks order. Not a One Michelin Star standard. However, after ordering drinks at the bar, things got better. We were taken to our table, and the meal itself that followed was very good. Certainly a One Star quality. I raised these service issues quietly with the gentleman who did most of the service, he was gracious and apologetic. By way of apology, I assume, I was brought an extra desert, but my partner was not! Had to ask for that which dully appeared. So overall, an excellent meal food wise, but the service just not up to standard. We are blessed in this area to have (now) many excellent Michelin Starred restaurants, all competing for our custom. HEFT needs to raise its game to hold on to this precious and hard won asset.

We booked for the tasting menu , on first appearance it looked small from the outside , on entering we were pleasantly surprised , lovely decor , warm welcome by staff and friendly atmosphere, the food exceeded expectations, wow was heard throughout the meal , the combination of flavours combined with presentation was top class , we fine dine on a regular basis so have high standards and expectations and we were not disappointed, even the cheeseboard excelled , we were so impressed we booked to return for Sunday lunch and will be returning to try the lunch time menu too. The chef is top class and this lovely young couple are going to go places if they keep this up .