The Hartley Arms

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  Mark John

  ·3 months ago

  “Outstanding service, lovely location and great food. Would highly recommend and Pub garden by the river is beautiful.”

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  Sarah Bailey

  ·3 months ago

  “Had an excellent meal on Friday night. Started was quite small and we were initially disappointed but the flavour was fabulous. We had steak (I think it needed chips) with salad also lovely. Then the posset dessert was so good. It’s been a long time since we’ve been out and all three courses for both of us were excellent. Well done Hartley Arms.”

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  T Hartberg

  ·5 months ago

  “A lovely country pub close to Newbury. We came here without a bokking but were immediately given a table. The menu was standard pub food and we had some good dinners nicely served.”

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  Gary Harding

  ·5 months ago

  “Beautiful quirky pub. Excellent food and a lovely service. Definitely stop here again on route.”

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  Nina Sterland

  ·6 months ago

  “We recently visited this pub to celebrate my mother’s 80th birthday, and I honestly can’t thank the team enough. My mother has had a difficult year with her health, and the staff went above and beyond to make the day truly special for her. They were incredibly accommodating to her needs—nothing was too much trouble—and the level of care and kindness shown meant so much to us as a family. The service throughout was excellent: warm, attentive, and genuine. The food was also lovely and made the occasion even more enjoyable. Everything came together perfectly, and it turned into a celebration we’ll always remember. Thank you for making such an important day so special.”

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  Daniel Jell

  ·6 months ago

  “Lovely pub. Was pretty much up there. One of the best roasts we've had in a few years so didn't disappoint. Service was great and the atmosphere. Cuts of beef and lamb were super, lamb can be very fatty but this was perfect. Carrots, suede mash, Yorkshire puddings as they should be, plenty of cauliflower cheese. We couldn't finish it. Made the mistake of having the ciabatta for starter. Although lovely it meant we couldn't finish the dinner. If I was to be critical of anything it would be the roast potatoes, not fluffy on the inside and the outside wasn't crisped up. Otherwise a solid 9.4/10”

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  Adis K.

  ·6 months ago

  “I’ve been to the Hartley Arms a few times now and it’s quickly become one of my go-to spots in the area. The food is consistently on point every visit has been spot on in terms of flavour, quality, and presentation. While the Sunday roast is definitely worth a mention (properly cooked, generous portions, and full of flavour), I’ve actually found myself coming back more during the weekdays, which tend to be a bit more relaxed but just as enjoyable. The atmosphere strikes a really nice balance cosy and welcoming without feeling too formal. It’s the kind of place you can go for a casual meal but still feel like you’re treating yourself. Service has always been friendly and attentive, with staff who seem to genuinely care about the experience rather than just going through the motions. You can tell there’s a real focus on good ingredients and well thought out dishes, and it shows. Overall, a really solid place for great food, good atmosphere, and reliable service. Definitely somewhere I’ll keep coming back to.”

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  Oliver Witham

  ·11 months ago

  “We had our wedding ceremony at Shaw House and then came to the Hartley Arms for our wedding reception. We had an amazing day, and a large part of that was the incredible attention to detail which Alan and Alison displayed for each aspect of the day. The food was absolutely incredible (as it has been every time we've visited), so thank you so much to chef Milan. Both Alan and Alison were excellent in helping us plan everything, we really couldn't have asked for a better experience. Chef Milan was very accommodating with our menu requests and was able to accommodate different allergies and vegans.”

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  Ben Wood

  ·2 years ago

  “Update April 2024 Another superb meal at The Hartley Arms. Delicious pork cheeks for starter and lamb foe main course. Also a delicious steak. Wrapped things up with a tasty rhubarb crumble. Friendly service and an enjoyable evening. Excellent evening. Booked to dine at the last minute and enjoyed a delicious steak and lovely bottle of wine from the discounted wine list. Friendly service and will definitely visit again.”

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  Steph Foster

  ·2 years ago

  “Allison and Alan have the best pub in the area. We often come around here for family pub meals, and this is our first time to come to the Hartley Arms. We had lunch on a Saturday and it was busy but great atmosphere. The food was amazing. Every dish we ordered was so tasty. We ate Scampi, chicken and rabbit roulade and seasonal vegetable soup as starters. With our mains being Steak, pan fried fish of the day and fish and chips. I wish this was my local pub in London”

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