Hathaways - Lea Marston

Very very over priced. 6 of us paid £25 per head to have a meal here while stopping at the hotel. The menu was over priced by far. 3 small courses each £283 Over £130 extra on top for our meals. And they were basic meals. Nothing spectacular... I've had better in local pub. Sorry guys but....not again

Really dissatisfied. Was quite quiet when we arrived. We booked a table but on arrival was told to sit anywhere. Had to walk around to try and find a clean table. Requested a child menu to be told none printed. The prices on the menu are above average for a pub so you would expect some nice food. Unfortunately not. Cajun chicken burger was like rubber. Lamb shank was all fat, should of come with seasonal vegetables and got 3 sticks of broccoli. Cheesy garlic bread was rock hard. £18 for a rump steak which in fairness was cooked correctly but came with a whole load of salad and 6 chips. Really was not enjoyable. Staff delivering and removing plates just lean over all the customers rather than going around the table, didn’t speak. There is certainly room for improvement here. Was such a shame because it had good decor and felt welcoming

For the main courses, the fish and chips were a decent size. However, the Cajun chicken burgers were bland and lacked flavor. I ordered my steak medium rare, but it arrived cold and well-done. I sent it back, and the second steak was served hot, but the salad and mushrooms on the side were not refreshed. When I tried to order another main course, I was informed that the kitchen might not be able to accommodate me as they were about to close. The children's garlic bread was the highlight of the meal, and I must commend Billy for his excellent service—he was polite, cheerful, and very helpful, making him the standout part of the evening. However, senior management was unprofessional and rude. Overall, the experience was over-priced, with poor food quality and inadequate staff. I would not recommend this restaurant based on the prices—there are certainly better dining options available elsewhere, even at budget places like Hungry Horse, which I typically don't visit. Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1

I paid £24 for the superfood salad with salmon, but it arrived without the quinoa or chickpeas that were supposed to be included. Instead, it was just a plate of leaves and olives. The salmon portion was very small, leaving me still hungry. Overall, it was overpriced and disappointing.

Desserts were also a mixed bag. The chocolate tart was fantastic, but the chocolate cookie desserts were just big cookies with ice cream, which was rather disappointing. The sticky toffee pudding was overcooked and tasted almost burnt. On a positive note, the place was clean, and the service was very friendly.