Hawthorne Farm - Dining & Carvery

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 weeks ago

  “We had a little wait for the carvery but understandable due to how busy it was. Food portions were perfect on regular and large plates. The service from Dee was brilliant, she helped with a couple of requests and also looked after at least 12 tables, keeping the area clean and tidy.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “This is the 3rd time I have visited Hawthorne Farm. The food is always amazing. I have to point out the way the waiting staff are so helpful, pleasant and engaging. We visited with my elderly Nana and our waitress Tegan (who has served us on 2 occasions) was super friendly and took the time to have a quick chat with our Nana, which really made her day. Everything was served promptly and with a friendly vibe. I would recommend.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Dee was our server and she was excellent from the moment we walked through the door. Happy, smiling, nothing was too much trouble for her and she consistently helped us throughout our visit. The beef was a little chewy and without us even asking, Dee noticed we were having difficulty cutting the meat with the butter knives provided. She immediately offered to exchange our beef for another meat and when we declined, she rushed to get us some steak knives. The food, other than the beef, which was, as mentioned, a bit tough (which was surprising, given it was advertised as being slow roasted for 12 hours) was excellent. The tough beef dropped it one star. Overall, it was a nice meal, right before I was flying out of the nearby airport and offered good value for money. Dee absolutely made the meal with her help and advice. Would eat here again for sure.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Six of us visited Hawthorne Farm for a carvery, including our two daughters aged 2 and 4. The food was exactly what you'd expect from a carvery. Hot, filling, plenty of choice and nobody left hungry. It did the job perfectly well. The real entertainment began when we were shown to our table by a very friendly lady. What started as a warm welcome quickly developed into a full guided tour of the Hawthorne Farm experience. We were introduced to the menu, the offers, the QR code, the competition, the rewards scheme, the drinks, and quite possibly the complete history of the building. She was so committed to making sure we scanned the QR code that she stood with us for so long I genuinely thought she was going to pull up a chair, order a roast beef and join us for dinner. At one point I was expecting her to ask what we'd all like to drink and whether she'd be paying separately. To be fair, her enthusiasm was unmatched. We even won a free drink through the QR code. Unfortunately, claiming it appeared to be considerably more difficult than winning it. I think there may be a secret level that we didn't unlock. By the time the introduction was finished, I felt less like a customer and more like I'd just completed my first day of staff training. All jokes aside, she was genuinely lovely and clearly cared about her job. The food was decent, the atmosphere was good, and the service was friendly throughout. Would visit again, although next time I'll make sure there's room for one more at the table just in case our hostess decides to stay for the main course.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “In reality it was a 20 star experience!!! Denise like a family member , friend, a carer, consierge... we felt precious, the food was literally the most superb one ever, all breakfast items were flawless, all staff members smiling and greeting you with the friendliest way! Huge, free for 4 hours carpark. 100 meter away from runway. Thank you!”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Doesn’t appear to be managed very well. I understand it’s a busy place near the airport but still the level of service was very poor. I came here with my family we waited ages at the bar and the lady serving wasn’t friendly she was rude. The staff seemed stressed and rushed off their feet, which is understandable- The man greeting front house was rude and not friendly. Overall the atmosphere was tense and stressful. Maybe they need more staff for this place to be managed a bit better. It’s in a lovely surroundings near the airport buts it’s a disappointment when this happens- The food was cold and the beef tasted like chewy liver, it was awful I couldn’t eat it. When your spending money and time with family you want it to be nice but it wasn’t we left disappointed and stressed from what was like a mad house. I hope it gets better and they employ more staff or managed better as it’s a lovely pub and location. Maybe it’s just one of those days they were having but I won’t eat there again Incase I waste my money again- money doesn’t come easy.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “This place is amazing. Right near Leeds Bradford airport ideal before you fly . Beautiful Toby carvery Couldn't manage any cakes but my word they look amazing . We were served today by Dee she was lovely asking if everything ok with our meal . Staff very nice too . Well done Guys”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “We ordered beers and the standard carvery. The food was excellent, the seating was comfortable, and the toilets were clean. There were three of us, and we visited on Easter Monday. I had booked a table for 11:45 the day before, but when we arrived there were plenty of seats available, so we were told to sit wherever we liked. Perhaps there was some miscommunication, but we were later asked to move to a different table. I felt the waitress spoke in an unfriendly tone when reminding us what “reserved” meant. I understand English perfectly well and was happy to move, but it did leave me with a slightly negative impression—especially as the original table remained empty after we moved. It gave me a feeling, however slight, of being treated as a second-class customer because of my East Asian ethnicity, though I may be mistaken. I have visited more than once and will return again. I remain hopeful and focus on the good food, keeping my overall experience positive.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “The place and food is great. The toilets however are something else. A place of this size and that looks nice to have toilets like this disgraceful really. Needs new toilet seat they are not that expensive. And if a toilet troth is out of order because it looks like that why not have a cover of some kind to put round it . The place just needs a clean up. How can anyone working there think that this is acceptable”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “had an amazing carvery dinner here this evening, lovely tender roasted meats, fab roasties and best onion gravy. Too full for pudding so got cake to takeaway 😋”