The Hardwick

Visited last week with a very ill friend who really too poorly to go out as having cancer treatment but really wanted to go to the Hardwick. We turned up late and my friend was unable to wear shoes, or appropriate clothes, so I wondered how well we would be received! The staff were utterly brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble, furniture was moved to make us comfortable, they were kind and helpful but unobtrusive too. Truly exceptional service. The food was excellent. Thank you so much.

We live only 20 miles away, but I booked a room so we could have a nice relaxed time with some aperitifs, good wine with the meal, and a digestif. We chose the Hardwick as we've been there before and enjoyed it, good honest food, no unnecessary bits, well cooked. I read in the local paper that they had a large sum of money stolen by their accountant, and nearly folded, so we chose to go to the Hardwick. I am a wheelchair user, and was helped by the staff, they were all delightful, and the food was outstanding, I can't eat much meat, especially red meat, so I had a fish starter and vegetarian main, delicious and lots of it. I am really impressed with the resilience of the owners and staff, having been through a terrible time, due to a dishonest accountant. Goodluck to all of them.

Visited the Hardwick on 22nd May. This place came highly recommended by several people, Service very good, staff friendly and welcoming. Food I had sour dough bread to start, A well done Ribeye for main, the ribeye which was not the best even for a ribeye, chips well salty and a pannacota to finish which wS very nice. The food was tasty in all fairness just not as good as I expected. .. Which I am disappointed about. My wife had asparagus to start, lamb for main and lemon crunch to finish.... my wife's only complaint was her main was large and a little to big but she enjoyed it all. Would I recommend...Yes of course I would, the food wasn't bad just maybe I built it up to much beforehand....

We feel very lucky to have found the Hardwick. We visited for a second time on 5 April 2023. We were not disappointed. The ox tongue and spaghetti with white crab, chili, basil and parsley were superb starters. The children loved their meals too. Service was excellent and faultless. We look forward to our next visit.