Axe & Square

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1. Emma Grundy ★★★★★

   Great food selection. Small, but great atmophere. Fairly small carpark but street parking nearby. It was busy but we didnt wait too long for food and it was worth the wait!

   almost 2 months ago
2. Natasha Williams ★★★★★

   I cannot thank this restaurant enough for the incredible service they provided, especially during such an emotional and stressful time for my family. This was a last minute booking after we experienced terrible service at a previously booked venue. I was calling around in a panic, and although several places technically had availability, none of them offered the reassurance and genuine care that Kate did .. without even knowing how much I needed it. From the very first conversation, her welcoming, calming presence was second to none. This was a celebration of life for my grandad, and I was desperate to give him the send off he truly deserved. Kate immediately checked availability and even took the extra step of confirming everything with her chef, which showed the trust and respect she has for her team. In the lead up to the day, I contacted Kate about a vision I had for the decor. I was worried it wouldn’t be possible, but she encouraged me to send photos so she could find a way to make it happen. She even offered us some leftover helium for our balloons to help reduce costs .. another thoughtful gesture she didn’t have to make, but one that meant so much. When I met with Kate and the chef, they went above and beyond yet again. Kate broke down all the food options with such care and detail. With several family members unable to eat gluten, she highlighted every safe option and walked us through them individually. Her attention to detail was incredible. The communication was flawless throughout. Kate kept in touch consistently, reassuring me that everything was under control. She told me she wanted me to enjoy the day and that she would take on the stress and she absolutely did. On the day itself, the staff allowed us to come in early to set up. They helped move furniture, offered suggestions, and kept us calm through it all. Their kindness genuinely made a difference. And the food… AMAZING. Every single person commented on how wonderful both the food and the venue were. We have never received so many compliments, and that meant the world to us. My grandad always said, “If people enjoy the food, then they’ve had a nice time.” That’s all he ever wanted and Kate made that happen. To Kate and the entire team: I truly cannot thank you enough. Your compassion, professionalism, and genuine care transformed what was an incredibly stressful and heartbreaking time in our lives into a beautiful day filled with warmth and comfort. Because of you, I was able to give my grandad the send off he deserved, and I know he would have been so proud. I can’t express how much that means to me. For anyone considering this venue, I could not recommend them more highly you will be supported and cared for in every possible way.

   almost 3 months ago
3. Stephen Harrison ★★★★★

   We had a wonderful afternoon, from the beautifully prepared buffet to the excellent service provided by Sam and the rest of his team. We were so well looked after throughout our time spent there, and nothing was too much trouble. Everyone who joined us had nothing but very positive comments. Huge thanks also to Tyler and Kate who were warm and welcoming from our very first meeting. We have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending Axe & Square.

   almost 3 months ago

1. Elliott Veitch ★★★★★

   Food was delicious and the service was fantastic! Sam is the best! We were very well looked after I really looking forwards to going back!

   almost 5 months ago
2. Big Viking ★★★★★

   We arrived and was seated by one of the waitresses named Rose….a very smart presented young lady with fantastic skills in her service. The food was amazing and delicious. I would highly recommend a visit to the Axe & Square.

   almost 9 months ago
3. Tom ★★☆☆☆

   Expected more. After being to The Lime Tree a few months before I had high expectations for the Axe & Square! The food was not up to the same standard of that at the other establishment. The white wine was room temp, when asked for another bottle, it was just as warm. The calamari was very tasty, a very nice little hint of maybe curry powder in the batter! It was just a tad small on portion side unfortunately. For the beef ‘croquette’ if you can even call it that. Look at the size of it! It’s huge! That is not a croquette. Politely, my best way of describing it; a posh corn dog. Thick breading/batter around a densely packed dry log of pulled beef. (See pictures). I did my best to eat it all but it was so heavy for a starter. Croquettes are small pillowy creamy binder combined with a filling! For the mains the sea bass fillet was tasty and a creamy delicate sauce to accompany it. However my partner was really looking forward to the samfire (why she chose the dish), but there was maybe 3 or 4 pieces of it under all the sauce! That was a shame. Otherwise very enjoyable. Finally, the gochujang pulled pork. Didn’t taste of gochujang at all. The pork looked like it was been microwaved in a takeaway pot and turned onto a bed of rice (see picture). It was still formed in shape packed together! It was just a bit bland. Not much taste. Credit where credit is due, my girlfriends dishes tasted good, she clearly picked the better food options! -1* for un chilled white wine. -1* for posh corn dog. -1* for bland ‘gochujang’ pulled pork.

   almost 2 years ago

1. hannah birch ★★★★★

   Did a lovely job with our party, didn't catch the name of our waiter but he was fantastic, very attentive and happy to bring out a cake and sing with the party, just a great guy. The food was fantastic and very good selection of drinks plus a young diners menu for little ones that my little boy enjoyed. Have been several times since it reopened and will happily go again.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Dawn endall ★★★★★

   Great service from Leo. Food excellent. Variety great. Drinks good. The new axe and square is lovely warm feeling intimate and quaint. Lovely village restaurant

   almost 3 years ago
3. Lisa Dent ★★★★★

   Had an evening meal here at the weekend and we were impressed. The refurbishment has been very tastefully done. The staff were all very friendly and professional. The menu is a good balance of pub classics and some more unusual dishes. All our mains were served on hot plates and were delicious. Our desserts were equally as fabulous. Our drinks were replenished frequently. We are already looking forward to visiting again soon.

   almost 3 years ago

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