The Hare at Blean

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  Aurelie Hellemond

  ·2 months ago

  “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute hidden gem and a must-visit! If you are traveling to or from London, you absolutely cannot miss out on The Hare at Blean. It is not just a place to grab a bite; it is a mandatory stop that transforms a simple journey into a truly wonderful experience! From the moment you step into their gorgeous, peaceful garden, you feel the warmth and love that defines this incredible venue. The food here is simply spectacular—delicately prepared, absolutely delicious, and packed with healthy, nutritious ingredients. It offers an excellent price-to-quality ratio, giving you top-tier, wholesome food for a fantastic price. What makes this place truly unforgettable, though, is the family behind it. Matthew is an exceptionally energetic, charismatic, and welcoming host who makes everyone feel like royalty. To make things even better, his children are incredibly sweet, loving, and attentive to guests, providing world-class, heartwarming customer service. Whether you want to relax in the beautiful garden or enjoy a nourishing meal, please do yourself a huge favor and stop by. This charming venue deserves all the praise in the world, and we cannot wait to come back! Highly, highly recommended!”

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  heather campbell

  ·2 months ago

  “Fantastic Find 🌟 Absolutely fantastic Sunday roast at The Hare at Blean! The food was amazing, the portions were generous, and everything was cooked to perfection. We’ve been really impressed with how consistently great the food is every time we visit. The staff are absolutely wonderful too — so friendly, welcoming and attentive. You can tell they genuinely care about giving their customers a great experience. I think we’ve officially found our new favourite place! ❤️🍽️ We’ll definitely be back again and again. Highly recommend!”

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  georgia skinner

  ·3 months ago

  “We come to The Hare at Blean quite often for steak night, and it never disappoints! The staff are always so friendly, welcoming, and can’t do enough for you, which makes every visit even more enjoyable. The steaks are always cooked to perfection and are consistently delicious. Steak night is such a fantastic treat, especially with the amazing 2-for-1 offer – it’s incredible value for money without compromising on quality. We always leave happy and can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal at a great price!”

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  Billy

  ·3 months ago

  “What an absolute delight The Hare at Blean is. Firstly, the food is really good, with home comforts inspired with round the world twists, including an exceptional pizza menu. The food was so tasty, comforting and put right up there, comparable with the very best elevated pub food out there. Secondly, the setting is really charming, with intimate little nooks and a small, but cosy feel to the interior that helps you feel both a sense of privacy and part of the atmosphere at the same time. Thirdly, Matthew and his family (literally) of staff are some of the most genuinely lovely human beings out there, who perfectly balance involving you in the experience, whilst also letting you simultaneously enjoy your evening. It's a fine line and they dance it very very well as hosts. The Hare is an absolute must, 10/10, we loved it! Thanks everyone for making us feel so welcome, making our evening special and for the top notch grub and perfect pints. We will definitely be back!”

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  Graham

  ·5 months ago

  “We stopped somewhere a short drive away for 2 nights and this Inn was recommended by our host. On looking at the menu which is basically Pizza or Burgers, with the odd special, we were not sure about it. Very glad we went there. We had individual burger meals first evening and shared a big pizza with sides second evening. Both evenings the food was excellent, as was the service and the prices were reasonable too. Nice setting, with rear garden, dog friendly (but need to be kept on lead as chickens wander around the garden!). Overall excellent. Do not ignore it because of the limited menu.”

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  James Bowler

  ·5 months ago

  “Outstanding service and phenomenal food in a gorgeous setting. We had a very happy group of 17 on a stag do - the sharing roast platters and selection of drinks were brilliant. Thank you so much for going above and beyond to look after us!”

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  George Abraham

  ·6 months ago

  “Great pub & very friendly staff who fitted us in for a Sunday roast last minute on Easter Sunday! We left after having one of the best roasts with some amazing roast potato’s! Food all felt freshly cooked and the chef came out to say hello which was a nice touch! Overall a proper pub with great staff. we will be back next time we are in the area! It’s also dog friendly!”

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  Andrew P

  ·6 months ago

  “Foodie delight. Genuine perfection from staff, atmosphere and food. This is perfection roastafied. Every detail, taste and flavour is spot on. The 4 day spud process says it all. Nothing like I have had before. Ever The sharing platter was a theatrical masterpiece. Lovely to get stuck in and calve it up. The calming live piano music was a great ambiance setter. So excited about it I am reviewing before the dessert which judging from other tables looks stunning as well. (Have since added pics. Very nice as expected). To have called and have the fortunate timing of phoning minutes after a cancellation was the stars aligning. So get ahead and book in. It is worth it. Thank you Matthew and team Sunday 19th April - 3 people - roasting platter to share with added pig in blanket - 3 desserts - 5 drinks - chilled tap water Highlight was talking to Matthew in the garden and hearing about the culinary processes and talking about the chickens and laying hens. Great spot”

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  Lucy Claire

  ·6 months ago

  “The best Sunday roast I’ve had in a long long time. We had the sharer platter and every single piece of it was amazing - the slow cooked pulled pork and lamb shank in particular… 10/10. Also, the best roasties I’ve ever had (outside of my nan’s house lol) Staff were so lovely and very attentive, nothing was too much trouble and we never had an empty glass at the table. Can’t recommend The Hare highly enough.”

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  Emma-marie Parsons

  ·2 years ago

  “We’re not from the area and wanted somewhere to stop for a quick bite after visiting Blean Nature Reserve. And what a hidden little gem this pub was! The staff were very accommodating and friendly, especially as we hadn’t booked. We ended up all getting a Sunday roast with dessert, and I think it’s the best Sunday roast I’ve ever had! We even had atmospheric piano music playing while we ate. They are super dog friendly, which was a massive bonus for us. The dogs even got their own pigs in blankets. I'm vegetarian and normally hate the veggie roast options, but the vegan wellington was out of this world! I’m already looking forward to my next visit!”

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