Hare Hounds Inn - Pendle

Visited on the 7th May with 8 other family members .Some were visiting from Canada and some from Hednesford. We were booked in at 7.pm . We didn't wait long for the food to be served and the the food was really good no complaints at all. What we were unhappy about was that Music started being played fairly loud in the room where we were sat . We had to ask for it to be turned off . At approximately 9.15 we were asked if we wanted anymore to drink as he was calling last orders . We had only just refilled our glasses so wasn't ready for another . We were told there was no one in the pub so they were closing although there were 10 of us. Then the lights started being turned off in the bar area. We won't be visiting again which is a shame because the food was really good. Need to employ older staff who are not wanting to go out with a friend who was waiting for him .

First time visit that won’t be the last. Only called in on first day here from Australia and enjoyed some proper Ale… tried some of the loaded fries off the menu and they are amazing, especially the lamb kofta … but to be honest they are all great. Definitely be trying the rest of the menu while staying in the area. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff… great pub.

Me and my wife came in for some food Sunday night, and the chief is excellent, larger than average portion size and proper butchers meat and fresh vegetables. Nice outside area to enjoy a drink while the table was cleaned, will be going back soon.

We stopped off here on the way back to Blackpool following a trip to Earby. Contemporary decor on entry but still feels like a local’s pub. Interesting menu, not your usual pub grub but we were drawn to the steak and ale pie. It arrived and our jaws dropped at the size of the portions. Our quarter slice each was more than enough, packed with steak, the top of the melt in your mouth pastry was domed, the pie was so full. Crisp chips, individual jug of gravy provided, the pie was perfection. One of us had the lemon cheesecake and reported that this was no sickly packet mix. Good biscuity base, tart lemon filling of firm consistency, beautifully decorated plate not what we were expecting. Great choice of real ale too. Conversations with the clientele confirmed that they were regulars and their meals were great too everyone was eying up the others dishes! Definitely worth another trip!

All meals were excellent, staff fantastic, only complaint was every dish including a cup of tea was warm not hot, we would however visit again and mention this, maybe understaffed on our visit as they seemed busy