Food establishment 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!”

“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.”

“Great local pub . You can come in on your own or with loads of friends and still made to feel welcome . staff are so friendly and prices font break the bank”

“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.”

“I really loved the pizza, the staff were really kind and the restaurant itself looked really nice. The food i have ordered were really good. Now i have re ordered and bought pizza. Keep it up!”

“Just like "Cheers" the series only 100%better. Amazing atmosphere. Fantastic hosts. Great bar staff. Great people. Always offers on. The gin bar is outrageous ! . A place , that when you go. You'll keep going back ! Got to be the number 1 place in middleton.”

“THIS is the pub to go to if ever you have the chance. And if you've been before, but not since late 2023 - ga again. New, young owners have revitalised the Tavern whilst keeping all the old, well lived traditional features. The food is fantastic, dogs are very welcome. There is even home-made doggy ice-cream, dog snacks and hand-made dog leads for sale. There's a small tuck shop and board games for kids. Lovely walks all around. WINNER OF PUB OF THE YEAR 2025.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I've not tried next door cafe but I will soon. Meeting spot for friends to get breakfast food always just what you ask for nicely presented too”

“Excellent service and knowledgeable staff.”

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

“Do not think does food. Fabulous pub all the same”

“Great medditeran influenced cafe, good for breakfast or scones.”

“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!”

“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”

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

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

“Beautiful, traditional pub ran by a fantastic landlord and landlady. Bar staff are excellent and it's just a really friendly pub. They are following all the Covid rules, unlike some places and have a small beer garden for the good weather.”

“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.”

“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”

“Great open air cafe, right next to the river. Bit off the beaten track but worth finding.”

“I have been a regular customer at this coffee bar ever since it opened the lady who runs the business is a wonderful welcoming and kind individual. I have visited many cafes around the area but in my personal opinion this has a more homely atmosphere to it. The food is spot on and I have never had a bad meal”

“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!”

“This is my local and this evening i witnessed one of the kindest things I’ve send for a long time. I never comment or leave reviews but I hope this gets to the individual MATBEA (I hope the spelling is near). This young lady served a customer who was short on the final amount. Instead of taking something away from the bill the young lady paid the difference for the customer. Something that today in this world shows true kindness. Just a message to say really well done. Your kindness goes along way. Never change.”

“Great store, great prices,great selection of products. Also free parking available!”

“Lovely little pub on a nice spot next to the canal. Cosy inside but probably better outside on a sunny day.”