The Hawkley Inn, Hawkley

We have stayed at this pub on odd occasions over the last three years and simply do not recognise the negative portayal of it by some of the posters below. It is simply a top drawer pub.

On our last visit this weekend there were about eight unusual (for me) ales listed, all of which were available. Then ones I tried were excellent.

The food is simple-the place doesn't pretend to be the Criterion-but the ingredients are of excellent quality (I'd recommend the pigeon starter and pork main as well as the cholcolate tart). The full English breakfast was also outstanding.

The pub is inherently atmospheric and on our visit busy; certainly not dull and lifeless.

The chef and bar staff went out of their way to ensure that everything was to our liking.

The rooms are also marvelous, with complementary whisky for those that can manage it.

I suspect that there's a certain amount of 'local politics' behind some of the comments below.

If your at all tempted to visit the Hawkley perhaps through reviews elsewhere, I can only recommend it.

22 Feb 2010 14:04