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About Flying Shuttle
Flying Shuttle is a pub in Haverhill on Three Counties Wy, named for John Kay's weaving invention. The outdoor play area with giant puzzles gives children something to do during a family visit. The kitchen serves main meals and desserts, and the pies include a chicken, ham and leek pie and a lamb rump and pie duo. The exterior is black and red, and groups use the pub for occasions such as birthday dinners. It opens daily.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pie, bacon chop, lamb rump and kids menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pie, bacon chop, lamb rump and kids menu.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the pies, with a chicken, ham and leek pie and a pie paired with lamb rump named alongside a bacon chop one reviewer calls the best they have had. Kids mac and cheese gets praise too, and reviewers describe the food as hot, well presented and good value, with generous portions and a bread starter mentioned. Friendly, helpful staff come up repeatedly, including a server who remembers regulars' drinks and will swap chips for rice. One group praises the quiet back area for a celebration of life, arranged on short notice. The criticisms are sharper. One reviewer sent back a steak asked for rare that arrived blue, cold and tough, and the second attempt came back the same, leaving them over two hours in and still hungry. Another found the front desk greeting unwelcoming, and one noted a broken cubicle lock in the ladies toilets and no option to tip by card.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the pies, with a chicken, ham and leek pie and a pie paired with lamb rump named alongside a bacon chop one reviewer calls the best they have had. Kids mac and cheese gets praise too, and reviewers describe the food as hot, well presented and good value, with generous portions and a bread starter mentioned. Friendly, helpful staff come up repeatedly, including a server who remembers regulars' drinks and will swap chips for rice. One group praises the quiet back area for a celebration of life, arranged on short notice. The criticisms are sharper. One reviewer sent back a steak asked for rare that arrived blue, cold and tough, and the second attempt came back the same, leaving them over two hours in and still hungry. Another found the front desk greeting unwelcoming, and one noted a broken cubicle lock in the ladies toilets and no option to tip by card.
Featured reviews
- K Tam
“We recently held a celebration of life at The Flying Shuttle, and the experience was smooth from start to finish. The food was good, fresh, and very plentiful for all our guests. The area around the back was perfect, quiet, private, and away from other patrons, without feeling isolated. Jake the manager and his lovely team made coordination completely effortless with short notice. The team were always on hand, very friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you!”
- Matthew Birch
“Word of advice to the management - First impressions count. On arrival i explained that had not booked and looking at table for 2 if possible. The lady at the fron desk (I believe to be the manageress) mumbled something ,no welcoming smile in fact I would say was quite put out she had to be there at all. Fortunatley the lady who served us and lady behind the bar had some customer service skills. The food was pleasant and reasonably priced.It was a very hot day the air conditioning inside was spot on.”
- Karen
“Go here quite a lot with family and friends. Always feel comfortable here. Lisa is always friendly and chatty always remembers what you drink!. Shes always happy to mix things up a bit for you should you want to swop you're chips for rice etc. Been going here for years food good good price service good and always a pleasant atmosphere. Would recommend.”
- Amy Cook
“Great service by Lisa grate food and lovely service I was the girl at table 27 i love the food particularly eat here lodes so yes love it and yes just give it a try and love the bread but could not finish”
- Donna Jamieson
“We have just moved to the area so was visiting for the first time. The waitress was very good, nothing was too much trouble and everything done with a smile. We were very impressed with the food - my husband had a pie and I had the bacon chop. I can honestly say it was the best bacon chop I have ever had. My husband was surprised that I ate it all - I normally don't eat that amount of meat! We would have had a dessert but we were just too full. We will be visiting again!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“The Flying Shuttle in Haverhill stands out from the herd. Named for John Kay’s pioneering invention that revolutionised weaving and looming, our pub boasts an eye-catching black and red exterior, and fabulous interior décor. Bring the indoors out by dining on the covered terrace. In this cleverly designed area you’ll find light wooden furniture, a contemporary fireplace, dramatic hanging lightshades, and plant boxes. On cooler days, come inside and share a meal in a modern setting with stylish vintage accents. We are one of the best family pubs in the area. Children love exploring our inventive outdoor play area with its giant puzzles. We offer a range of main meals and desserts to appeal to a wide variety of tastes.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near Flying Shuttle
- 8.5 mi awayReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, real ales, fish and chips
- The Temeraire3.91,2178.6 mi away
back garden seating, cocktail jugs £15, changing pub decor
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Shuttle | 4.11,806 | — | pie, bacon chop, lamb rump |
| The Old English GentlemanReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4434 | 8.5 mi away | sunday roast, real ales, fish and chips |
| The Temeraire | 3.91,217 | 8.6 mi away | back garden seating, cocktail jugs £15, changing pub decor |
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