BITE user comments - Raiderdream
Comments by Raiderdream
Well it's very easy to criticise when things are less than perfect, because things are generally never perfect, and some of the previous comments on this Pub could've easily put me off yes. But I stuck with comments gained from another website which were more up to date, and took a chance. I'm glad I did, because although far from perfect, The Hedgehog was actually a very Good experience. The room was very nice and clean and everything worked. The pub itself made for a very pleasant rustic atmosphere (it felt good in there), and the food although not all things were available, was extremely well cooked and tasty. There were staffing Issues but they were being addressed at that time so I can see it hopefully getting better again. The Lady manageress who I think was german was very passionate about completing the turn around from over a year ago. It seems to me she has improved it a fair bit already. All in all a very good experience, some little things here and there might need adjusting, but I believe it's worth giving it a try. at the moment this pub sits in the 2.6 range on here which is clearly wrong after my experience. It deserves better and I wish it well as it is essentially a very nice building, with clean looked after rooms and very good food topped off with pleasant helpful staff.
16 May 2012 18:54
The Maypole Inn, Hayling Island
A Sunny but Cool Saturday lunchtime right at the beginning of March and we had driven from our Surrey/hants Border Base to Hayling Island. Before a little visit to the Beach we stopped off at The Maypole Inn. Having done some prior homework, it seemed this pub with a 9+ rating had to be tried out. Well on the Food front it was Superb! I tried the option of 'Pie of the Day' which was Steak and Kidney and it proved the best Steak and Kid pie i'd ever had. Lovely Puff crispy pastry and enough filling to embarrass those who are used to 'Sparse air filled' competition! There was Kidney everywhere the fork wandered. It was served in portion form from it's 'Mothership' Pie, and Chips and Peas that accompanied it were delicious and cooked to perfection. My wife had the Scampi and Chips and this again proved excellent. Although we both had Guinness which was reliably ok, there were a few very good Bitters on and plenty of Lagers too. I would say a very nice Pub to probably have as your local too, as it seemed very good humoured and friendly. Give it a Try as the Food is worth the 9 alone! My Wife and I will be back for sure. Well Done The Maypole!
5 Mar 2012 16:26
This has been my Local for many years and has served my wife and I well throughout those years. I believe Errol and Yvonne will be retiring in the not too distant future,and therefore things will i'm sure change a bit if the Pub still carries on Operating under new people.The Beer here has always been kept well and the Pub deserves a 10 on that aspect alone. The food tho unspectacular has always been fresh and reliably well cooked mostly by Yvonne, so an 8 for food.The clientel tho of mainly middle aged upwards with the odd younger element thrown in, have always been friendly and willing to chat openly with newcomers. Not a Lively pub no, but it does have and has had it's moments of fun and great entertainment, and Errol and Yvonne have kept the traditional old fashioned style Pub alive in the Process. I wish them well for the future in retirement and will be keeping an eye on proceedings when it's eventually taken over, hoping that not too many radical changes are made.
11 Nov 2006 16:46
The Red Lion Coaching Inn, Ellesmere
Reasonably largish Pub with accomodation on the main through Road in Ellesmere. Very Friendly and socialable Landlord (Mike)who took interest in his customers and made them feel very welcome.The young Lady behind the Bar serving, had eyes to Die for and a lovely personality too!The Food I ordered was of a very good Quality and Damn plenty of it! Seems quite a locals Pub so people know each other well in here. I stayed the night in what was a Huge Room and Shower/Toilet room en suite and a Massive Bed that i could only occupy one little corner of (was on my own) A well Cooked large Full English Breakfast. Overall a very pleasant Experience
11 Nov 2006 13:07
A very nice pub and a quite nicely laid out Restaurant area. This was quite an expensive place to eat and the standard of food was very good, but i'm not totally convinced yet so i think i'll return and try the unique steak set up they have,(had non steak meals first visit).
11 Nov 2006 12:48
A very Nice little Pub not far from our Ash Base. The Beer was Good no problem there and the Food was Excellent. A little more expensive than some but worth it if you want a better standard than average pubs. We've been back already and again the Food was the same high standard. The service was a little slower than the first visit but then the second occasion was a Prime evening and it was Packed out! The Landlords Daughter (i assumed it was his daughter as she has his eyes, I might be wrong)was taking orders and serving and is quite a stunning young lady!
11 Nov 2006 12:43
This is a belated review from a late spring visit in 2006. A Lovely Pub off the beaten track a little drive away from Basingstoke. My Wife and I both had lovely meals and the staff were very friendly in what was nice homely surroundings. The meals were not over expensive for the Quality we recieved and we shall definitely be returning.
11 Nov 2006 12:32
Old Wheatsheaf, Frimley Green
Visited with friends of ours on a Saturday evening and ate in the Restaurant area. 3rd time we've been now and must say food is delicious. Lovely staff. Will be coming more. Highly recommended!
6 Jan 2013 17:57