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Hopping Hare

18 Hopping Hill Gardens | Duston, Northampton NN5 6PF, England
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Hopping Hare
Ranked #10 of 33 hotels in Northampton
4.0 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
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Norwich, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Great from start to finish,very welcoming environment,staff very helpful,pleasant and polite,evening meal was delicious,room warm and very nicely furnished,everywhere very clean.Will definitely stay again.We could'nt fault it.

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david george, Owner at Hopping Hare, responded to this review
May 15, 2012

Alan, What can I say apart from thank you very much for such a positive review. One advantage of feedback is that the team at the Hopping Hare really understand the importance of great customer service and we really want our customers to enjoy their stay or visit with us. It also allows me to keep stressing our two key... More

Northampton, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Have just returned from a very embarrasing evening out. I took friends from South Africa to the Hopping Hare to eat, the menu,s where badly printed in the office, the waitress when asked of the fish of the day as suggested on the web site replied we no longer do that!.The food that we ordered was of poor presentation and... More

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david george, Owner at Hopping Hare, responded to this review
May 25, 2012

Dear V1h, I am sorry you were disappointed. My wife and I own the Hopping Hare and our eldest son is the General Manager. We are regular customers and because your feedback is so contrary to the ongoing feedback we receive I have made extensive enquiries but I am unable to find any member of staff who can recall your... More

Northampton, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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Neither my friend or I had eaten here before but having heard good reports we thought we'd give it a try. The interior is very impressive and stylish but still welcoming. The staff were attentive throughout the meal and very helpful. Most evenings in the week there are special offers on the board, apart from the evening we dined there... More

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david george, Owner at Hopping Hare, responded to this review
May 6, 2012

Dear Barbara, Many thanks for taking the time to write such a comprehensive and positive review, it is much appreciated. Our two highest priorities are to provide outstanding customer service and to serve excellent food which is value for money. I am delighted that you are very positive on both. We look forward to seeing you again soon and hope... More

Leigh-on-Sea
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Staff were very helpful when we checked in and with room service. Room was spacious, modernly furnished and quiet (despite being above the terrace area at the side of the hotel). Good choice for breakfast and well cooked. Overall, great value for money and will definitely use again!

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david george, Owner at Hopping Hare, responded to this review
April 26, 2012

Russ, Many thanks for your review and I am very pleased that you consider the HH as great value for money and you will use us again. I am not sure if you dined in our restaurant but hope you can on your next visit. One of our key aspirations is to deliver the very best food offering in Northampton.... More

Leicester, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

I booked the Hopping Hare hotel as a surprise birthday treat for my boyfriend. We stayed in room 9, a king size en suite room. On arrival the staff member we checked in with didn't give a single smile, and she had to ask my name a few times. We also asked for a taxi to be booked which she... More

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david george, Owner at Hopping Hare, responded to this review
April 24, 2012

Kirsty, Many thanks for your review. We have two key targets at the Hopping Hare, to be the best quality food restaurant in Northampton and to give excellent customer service. I am really pleased that you found the food delicious. We are regularly told that the quality of our food is of two rosette standard. Generally we get excellent feedback... More

Bedford
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Hotel very nice and room comfortable ,evening dinner very good and plentiful . But breakfast was a let down (toast not properly toasted,runny scrambled egg and looked as if cooked in dirty pan, raw mushroom &warm juices) on our visit. But would stay here again as it,s good value.

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david george, Owner at Hopping Hare, responded to this review
April 18, 2012

Dear Brian, Thank you very much for your review and we look forward to you visiting us again. I am pleased that you found our rooms to be comfortable and that you enjoyed dinner. I believe that we are one of the very best quality restaurants in Northampton and I am regularly told that we are of two rosette standard.... More

Northampton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

Three of us went today for sunday lunch. Food was exceptional, well cooked and clearly freshly prepared (we all chose the sunday roast) We relaxed in the bar area before and after our meal on the comfy settee and cosy seats. A really good choice of background music added to the overall ambience. The owner was visiting and kindly treated... More

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david george, Owner at Hopping Hare, responded to this review
April 13, 2012

Dear Billie, Thank you very much for your kind review and we are delighted you and the family enjoyed our Sunday lunch. Our chefs are very talented, we source the finest quality produce from local suppliers and they firmly believe that our Sunday roasts are the best in Northampton. Who am I to disagree?? We hope to see you all... More

Northampton, England
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012 via mobile

Since burning down & being refurbished the Hopping Hare has improved enormously. With tasteful nic-nacs, motivated service, excellent menu, presentation & flavour and with a really good breakfast for those staying over. I was impressed by the music choice (always tasteful) and the cheerful staff. Simply not what you expect in Duston!

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david george, Owner at Hopping Hare, responded to this review
March 29, 2012

Dear Songmaster, Thank you very much for submitting a review and I am very pleased you were impressed. Customer service is our number 1 priority and we believe we offer ''relaxed dining at its best'' with excellent quality food. We hope that you can call again soon. PS Duston is OK and greatly improved since the Hopping Hare reopened in... More

Cardiff, Wales
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I went to stay at the Hopping Hare on the night of the 18th March, Mother's Day. I was there with my wife and several family members for an overnight stay, as somewhat poignantly we were attending my mother-in-laws funeral in Milton Malson the following day. We had had pre-booked a table for 7pm as a number of us had... More

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david george, Owner at Hopping Hare, responded to this review
March 27, 2012

Dear JR, Thank you very much for your review. I am very pleased that you consider our bedrooms to be superb and that they were spotlessly clean. I am also pleased that you found the staff to be friendly and helpful. Customer service is our number 1 priority and I am pleased that you specifically have mentioned the service you... More

Hamilton, waikato
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012 via mobile

What a nice surprise. A reasonably priced meal, lovely surroundings, tasty and well presented food. We have had so many average pub-style meals in the UK so it was nice to have a pleasant surprise. Would recommend for a lunch or dinner.

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david george, Owner at Hopping Hare, responded to this review
March 23, 2012

Freet, I hope this is your name. How great to have a Kiwi visiting us and I am really pleased you enjoyed your stay and were pleased with our food offering. We have a very skilled kitchen team and we source from prime suppliers. Hamilto, Waikato looks a fantastic place. Happy travelling. kind regards More

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