The Squinting Cat has been our local for many, many years and has changed a lot over the years. Happy to report the new management seems to be a breath of fresh air. We visited this evening for the first time in a while for our daughter’s birthday. The staff were very welcoming, helpful, and lovely with our daughter. The food is great value and we were very impressed with the friendly service. Still needs refining around the edges but a very welcome change. Hope it can be a success for the friendly new team.
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Susan James
Google
a month ago
4.0
Great value for money a little disappointed that the sizzling meal didn't come on a sizzling rack, apparently they had no onions ?. But it was served on a plate perfectly cooked generous size gammon very enjoyable. It has recently installed a new manager and staff and as a regular visitor here i must say a very much improved atmosphere. Met the assistant manager Chris (Sir) great guy very welcoming. I recommend this place for the good atmosphere, good food and good deals.
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Derrick Rogerson
Google
a month ago
5.0
Staying here overnight in our Motorhome in btm car park , lovely pub had a meal and a few drinks all good at a reasonable price. Very quiet overnight , woke up to see squirrels climbing trees next to us. Definitely would recommend just booked through Greene booking system & asked to stay via the add on messaging. Staff all good and friendly, pub is dog friendly too with large screens with Sky Sports.
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Kelly Thickett-Ward
Google
a year ago
5.0
Lovely environment x friendly staff x makes sure you are happy and have a good laugh with you.
Really good food and good prices.
Me and dad had the food challenges. 16 wings challenge and chick'n'mix challenge and we both ate them. Photo below is the chicken one I ate and I did pretty well
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Charlotte O’Connor
Google
3 weeks ago
5.0
great place to visit. Loads of parking. The new management are brilliant. 100% better than the shambles it was with the old manager. People don’t like change even when it’s for the better. Recommend the cask ales.
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Steve Readman
Google
3 weeks ago
5.0
First time I'd been in this pub. Only stayed for a couple of drinks but the food looked lovely. If I go to this pub again I will definitely have a meal there.
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Timothy Donnison
Google
3 months ago
4.0
We called in at the squinting cat for a quick meal before visiting Harrogate ,The pub was clean and staff friendly ,The food was okay, similar to Wetherspoons , and reasonably priced ,it has a nice outside area which would be good in summer, we would come again for a cheap quick meal.
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Karl Young
Google
4 months ago
5.0
Great place if you are looking for affordable food. Has a good pub vibe and is family friendly.
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Rachel Berry
Google
7 months ago
5.0
Booked a table, not really needed as it was lovely and quiet. Decided to have our first bar meal out since the pandemic began.
Staff were friendly, approachable and relaxed. Atmosphere was a bit like a library but we needed the peace and quiet ❤️
We ordered hand battered fish and chips (with peas), and loaded steak sunday. Tasty, good portions +price. Even got to try a unique cider whilst I was there. Well worth the walk over, we will be back again.. Great to find a welcoming local for us 🥰
Update 👀
We are now regulars, loving each dish we get & I'm trying pale ales and IPA guest ales each time I'm in. Not had one reaction to any of the dishes which are milk free (really badly intolerant to dairy protein), so for me this place is heaven!
Recent Update 2023
Still reaction free when having dishes, using my 20% off food discount is really easy. We struggle to go regularly due to my recent change in job, but hopefully this will change soon! Staff have changed but a few regular faces left. Nothing changed a lot, and service still really good!
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Mike Newall
Google
11 months ago
5.0
Midweek treat. The combined offer makes it great value. The gammon is always good, she had the Jamaican Stew but was shy of letting me take a snap !
