The Hogget - Hawarden

The Hogget is a small bar and restaurant with a big outdoor area that would be beautiful on a nice day. The staff were really nice and provided good service. The drinks list is small but well chosen and there is a good range of dishes on the menu. However, we felt a bit let down by our main meals. My steak was cooked properly but over seasoned i.e. very peppery. Likewise my fries were too salty. The salad was good it was a bit more interesting than most green salads. My friend's chicken dish was very dry. He asked for no bacon as he doesn't eat pork, but the dish still had bacon in it. The apple pie, however, was excellent. Attractively presented, it had lots of yummy custard, the right amount of ice cream and cream, and a light flaky pastry that made the dish light and not at all stodgy, unlike most apple pies. I think with a few tweaks this could be an excellent restaurant.

Just had coffee.. but lady serving very nice and friendly with me and my coffee demands... lol Lovely place.

Think of it as a resturant with a bar. Great for casual drink or a full on meal. Menu small but quality food. You would struggle to find better food this far off a main highway. Staff are excellent from bar staff to kitchen dish washer! They will all stop and have a friendly chat. Well managed. Don't expect a cheap meal but do expect quality. 3 taps of a nz pale ale and craft lager along with the usual mass produced beers. Locally sourced meats on the menu.new menu just out... even better.

Thank you to Dave and his team for making our 50th wedding anniversary a night to remember, delicious food and warm and friendly service. Highly recommend

Friendly staff. The fish and chips were well cooked and nicely presented. Not a large choice 3 on the mainsand 2 on the desert. I thought it was a bit on the pricey side for what was offered.