Dining in Middleton

“I’ve been coming to The Hare and Hounds in Middleton week after week, and I can honestly say I’ve never had a bad experience here. From the classic Sunday roast to the rotating chef’s specials, the food is consistently 10/10 — it’s far beyond what you’d expect from pub food and easily rivals high-end restaurants. Every dish is beautifully presented, full of flavour, and perfectly cooked. Portion sizes are generous, and the prices are almost unbelievable given the quality you get. Drinks are also great value, with top brands served at very reasonable prices. The staff are always friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to help, no matter how busy it gets. They always do their best to accommodate everyone including dietary needs, and make you feel right at home. Whether you’re after a comforting roast, a special night out, or just a few drinks in a warm atmosphere, this place delivers every time. Highly recommended — easily one of the best pubs in the area!”

“They'd just opened, I plonked myself on a seat and ordered a breakfast muffin, it's literally still in my hand now and it's 'effin delicious. Friendly and quick service, freshly cooked and I live nowhere near but ill come again when I'm on training at the brewery. Could not recommend more.”

“Very delicious, like Hong Kong food taste.”

“One of the best cafe experiences I have had in Manchester. Friendly staff, wonderful tasty food and is very popular with a lot of locals in Middleton. Everyone I work with recommends this cafe for the welcoming service and homely feel. & I can tell why. You truly feel wanted and welcome when you come in and to top of off the food is just as good as the staff.”

“Had a full English Breakfast it was freshly cooked and served with a smile”

“I had afternoon tea for my birthday and everything was perfect and delicious. The tea room is lovely decorated with cute tea pots and cups. We were too full to finish it all and they boxed the left over cakes up for me to take home. Great experience and highly recommended.”

“Awesome restaurant, great service and delicious food, definitely coming back”

“Taxi Drivers around Manchester have been telling me about this place for so long with rave reviews and I didn’t take their advice until this weekend and I’m on my 5th consecutive day ordering. The Kobedi’s (kebab) are absolutely unreal (Sahara Grill Rochdale restaurant level) so this is my go to order, however I’ve sampled the Chicken and Lamb kebabs too and they’re unreal. All the meat is quality and cooked to perfection in the clay ovens. When I say this is the best takeaway I’ve ever had (to the point of me deleting my JustEat and Domino’s app) you better believe it. Unreal.”

“First time ordering and was honestly the best Chinese we’ve had in a very long time. Everything was fresh and hot! Officially our new Chinese go to. Thank you”

“I can’t thank this place enough! My car broke down on the motorway and I ended up just outside the restaurant. My phone was dead, and they kindly let me charge it inside. Parking is a big issue in the area because of a nearby concert, but they found a space for me and let me leave my car there overnight. They even gave me food while I waited — and Mr. Shah refused to take any money for it. I honestly can’t explain how grateful and happy I am. The kindness and generosity they showed me was incredible. Truly amazing people — thank you from the bottom of my heart!”

“First time trying this place and it was delicious!! Had the share box and honestly couldn't get enough of it! All the staff there super friendly! Will highly recommend and for sure will be returning!! Thanks guys”

“Favourite chippy. Love the food. Been coming here for years. Dan and his family are friendly and provide a great service.”

“Had the full breakfast, excellent food, hot and very tasty. There is plenty of choice and the staff are willing to help with any special requests if they can. The staff are welcoming, friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit for the breakfast.”

“Has the most amazing night last night. The entertainment was fantastic very good singer. The staff were very friendly it was a fantastic atmosphere will definitely be going again”

“Absolutely brilliant night, first class entertainment and landlady so welcoming and helpfull everyone extremely thoughtfull and one very kind gentleman bought my wife and I a drink even though we had only just met. Lovely down to earth people can't wait to go again.”

“Always great food at reasonable prices. Delivery drivers always polite on arrival even when I’ve not had change to tip, which is rare for me because I really enjoy the food so try to always tip. Ordered on New Year’s Eve and it arrived in 25 minutes. I never usually leave reviews but have been ordering from here a few years now and feel they deserve it.”

“Burgers are absolutely top tier and taste amazing. Can tell they have been made with real care. Once, they got a delivery wrong but immediately sent out someone to fix it without me even asking and still let me keep the wrong order. A real local legend!”

“Great starters plenty of prawns and freshness in prawn cocktail,lambrogan josh ,great as was nann well done lads,keep up the great food ,staff are good and friendly especially the owner and brother ,the delivery driver is a decent guy too”

“Tasty breakfast and great coffee! Fresh, quick, perfect for a morning boost. Friendly service too .”

“Best breakfast served in Middleton friendly staff too”

“Great atmosphere, where history is tangible. Pub is worth a visit and the food,particularly the carvery, is delicious. Try the raspberry and strawberry sundae. Best ever. Great entertainment laid on some evenings. Excellent venue for birthday parties.”

“Friendly staff, brilliant service. Salt-of-the-earth people with a friendly, old-school pub vibe. A brilliant spot.”

“Went for midweek lunch with a friend , we both had the 2 course menu deal and drinks . Very quiet with few customers while we were there, nice friendly staff . Food was very good if on the small portion side , we had the steak and ale pie . Have been here in the past and it has always been a good experience .”

“The food is made to order with fresh ingredients, the food is presented nicely and there is more than enough for 2 per course per person, the lady who took our order and served us was really nice and explained the dishes we was looking at and advised us on a few things as well, she took the time to have a chat with us inbetween courses, over all the food was excellent and we had food to take home with us too for later. There was only us in there so we had a good 2 hours to enjoy each course and enjoy our own company, we would definitely recommend to all our family and friends and we will be using this for our takeaway food as well as going back to eat in.”

“Staff are lovely, although very few items on the menu are made differently to how I like them, it is NOT bad representation of the food as it is AMAZING!!! I just like some items a little different thats all!! Staff are always pleasant and always bring a smile to my face!! Best place onion bhaji and bombay potato !! Xx”

“Great little place. Lots of tables in and out of cafe. Friendly staff. Tuna melt panini and chips. Latte Reasonably priced. Just what we were looking for”

“Really great experience. Excellent food, lovely staff and reasonable pricing. They never skimp on fillings and you will not regret trying. 10 out of 10. Thank you ladies, see you soon”

“This is one of the best hidden gems in Royton you will not be disappointed better than any Thai within 20 miles”

“Brilliant chips and excellent service! Came and gave us the chips outside! Loved it 10/10 reccomend”

“Great food 41 mins early which is amazing but Lucas Chen asked to explain our friendgroup and brought up tom (he may aswell leave) and told him about our 67 mango w speed labubu matcha great atmosphere”