Axe & Cleaver Inn

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  Liam Badger

  ·1 week ago

  “We have just attended the axe&cleaver on the off chance as my Mrs is coeliac and this was a recommendation. We were absolutely blown away, the price and menu selection for both ‘normal’ visitors and those with gluten allergies was outstanding, the landlady was also fantastic with our 2 year old. The portions were fantastic and tasted equally as good. An absolute hidden gem that we will be revisiting before we head home.”

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  Manticjoker 5144

  ·1 week ago

  “Eaten here twice in 2 days. Food is lovely and served hot! Excellent value for money and reasonably priced. Good selecting on the menu!”

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  Suzanne Spong

  ·1 month ago

  “We discovered the Axe by accident & were very happy we did. Dog friendly & the menu was extensive & very reasonable. We returned for our last meal of the holiday. Murphy had the amazing dogs dinner.”

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  Deb Pinder

  ·3 months ago

  “What an absolute delight! Lovely people cook food they love for a really good price. You'll love it too, buttery mash, perfect veg, delicious gravy before we even mention the mains. Plus they do home cooked doggy dinners as well. I will be back next time I'm on holiday.”

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  Lucy

  ·3 months ago

  “We travel a lot, so we’ve eaten at countless pubs and restaurants across the UK. Honestly, it’s very rare to find a place with such delicious food and such an extensive menu. Everything we ordered was full of flavour, freshly prepared, and beautifully presented. We had a wonderful stay at Axe & Cleaver in Alford. The location is peaceful, well-maintained, and perfect for a relaxing stopover in a motorhome. The staff were incredibly welcoming and made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. We were also delighted to find that they serve Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone beer, which was a fantastic bonus and well worth trying! This is exactly the kind of traditional British pub you hope to discover when travelling – full of character, outstanding food, excellent service, and a warm, friendly atmosphere. A huge thank you for your hospitality. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend Axe & Cleaver to anyone using Brit Stops. A real gem! From Julia”

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  Charlotte L

  ·3 months ago

  “Easily the best vegetarian and vegan options I have come across in all my travels across the UK. The food was absolutely delicious; the nut roast was amazing, and the potatoes were equally fantastic. Everything was cooked to perfection. On top of that, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. While the pub itself is looking a bit tired and could definitely benefit from an update, if you can look past that, it is a truly wonderful spot for a meal. P. S. The dogs dinners were just fantastic - they absolutely loved their roast dinner. Thank you!”

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  CDH

  ·4 months ago

  “Huge menu but it took an hour to come out to us and I was very disappointed. The fish pie was tasty. The salad looked sad and I really don’t know what had happed to the carrot and parsnip. The service was good My advice would be to offer less on the menu and do it well”

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  john penn

  ·8 months ago

  “The welcome was great and service was first class. Bar staff realy nice znd treindly. The Atmosphere was realy warming and we got table 1 near the fire although it was an electric log fire. I ordered the large mixed grill this was one of the best mixed grills i have ever had and every thing was cooked to perfection. The wife git Hunters chicken and her words not mine. She said it was beutifull. We both had a pint of madri which went down like necter. Ample parking and real cozy pub. Highly reccomend a vusit if in the area.”

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  Andrew Warne

  ·1 year ago

  “My partner and I had an amazing meal here, I had the 16oz Gammon and my partner had the bbq ribs, the food was quality and cooked superbly. The atmosphere was great and lady behind the bar was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely go back. Would recommend to everyone. Prices were cheaper from what I have seen around.”

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  Aaron Perks

  ·3 years ago

  “My parents go to this place when they visit on the weekends and I went for the first time today. Full 5🌟 from all of us, they've been numerous times and always been happy with the portions, the quality and the service. The young lady who was serving us remembered the drinks and meals even down to the dips they ordered separately which is impressive! The meals we ordered were incredible, a large mixed grill which could feed a small family but was smashed off slowly but surely. The surf and turf was delicious, fresh and full of flavour. I opted for a vegan stack burger with extra fried onions and cheese, all stayed together and tasted really good! Really good selection of ales and ciders, all served by one lady with a big smile; highly recommend! Well done to all, brilliant establishment! Also the doggy dinner for £2.50 is a great idea and means we can all enjoy a meal out together!”

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