Hornet
1790 Reviews
$$$$$$
- Friday9 AM–9 PM
- Saturday9 AM–9 PM
- Sunday9 AM–9 PM
- Monday9 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday9 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday9 AM–9 PM
- Thursday9 AM–9 PM
About the Business
The Hornet Restaurant in Rochdale, | The Hornet is a pub at the heart of the community in Rochdale and is here for you and your family when you want to get together.
Contacts
Call Us
+441706526099
Helmsman Ln, Rochdale OL16 4PS
Hours
- Friday9 AM–9 PM
- Saturday9 AM–9 PM
- Sunday9 AM–9 PM
- Monday9 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday9 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday9 AM–9 PM
- Thursday9 AM–9 PM
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wi-Fi
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Spirits
- Wine
- Seating
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Casual
- Outdoor seating
- Happy-hour drinks
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Great cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Fast service
- Live performances
- Sport
- Great bar food
- Quiz night
Recommended Reviews
phyll atkinson
13.02.2024
Hornet
Arrived to find our reserved table had been given away. Queued for ages at bar to order. Starters Arrived quickly and hot. Then it went downhill after waiting about another 40 minutes for the mains, one family member had actually finished eating before the rest of the meals arrived, then had to send 3 back as stone cold, when replaced were still cold, so 3 family members left without eating. Not even busy. Totally disappointed.
Gary Sweeney
07.02.2024
Hornet
Evans, 12pm Father's DaySo, took my father to this place today for Father's day. Not very busy. Left having to apologise to him and his wife for a rubbish dinner, not something you want to do on his special day.The place is lovely, I believe it had a refurbishment not long ago. We were seated at table 25, the blue chairs could do with a clean as I was met with white stains on them hoping it was Mayonnaise or summat, but didn't look pleasant. My dad recommended this place as he has been several times before the refurb, now he wishes he never told us, but wasn't his fault.Ordered 5 meals (well, I thought so but only 4 came), they quickly did another meal and didn't ask for payment. When I ordered at bar, I asked for 3 chicken roast dinners, 2 of which were Specials...so that would be 1 normal roast and 2 roast specials right? and + 2 other meals, but the lady didn't understand I'm guessing, maybe I could of worded it better but thought it was clear. Anyway, it was nice that they rectified it and did another meal, so have no problem with customer service.FOOD: This is where it went downhill I'm afraid. The 2 chicken specials didn't look much bigger than the standard. No Yorkshire puddings came with them but when we let the server know a bit later, she did ask if we wanted them bringing out but we said that it doesn't matter as had already started eating.The gravy pots were a huge disappointment, they are small with barely any gravy to cover your huge special roast dinner.Now, the worst bit, the veg, now, if a chef can't get veg right, he clearly shouldn't be a chef at all. The veg wasn't cooked properly, the carrots, peas and cauliflower were rock solid, undercooked, they needed longer on the boil. My dad (75) nearly choked on a carrot as it was so hard. The beef roast he had, well, the beef was chewy and the chicken myself and parter had was cold in the middle and wet, although it did look cooked properly with no pink bits. Didn't have a problem with the kids fishfinger meal, daughter seemed to like it which is a huge thumbs up as she is Autistic and not much pleases her.It certainly says something though when a male server takes your plates and asks, how was your meal? My partner responding with Wasn't that good
Simon Butler
01.02.2024
Hornet
The worst experience I have had in years of attending the quiz here. Ordered on the app and the starter turned up before our drinks did and after 40 minutes we had to go to the bar to ask for our drinks. There was no explanation of a delay and many others were having the same issue. Ordered a dessert on the app and the wrong thing was brought out and then when the correct sharing ice cream was brought out there was no apologies and it was just pushed onto the table and I was told it was melted. What I was served is best described as a bowl of slop. It was inedible and I got a refund. The female toilets do not lock despite a recent refurbishment. If it was not for the quiz we would not return.
Patricia Myers
28.01.2024
Hornet
Before travelling back to County Durham, we decided to stop at The Hornet (Hungry Horse) for a meal.We were greeted by Harry. He had a ready smile and took our order. The service was quick, the food hot and well presented. Our food was brought to the table by Chanel, who, like Harry, had a ready smile. Chanel checked twice that our meal was satisfactory. She had a very pleasant manner which you don't always see today. We are both in our 70's and this meant a great deal. Thank you for a very pleasant experience.
Angela Jackson
23.01.2024
Hornet
Took a party of 9 for Sunday lunch. On arrival, after booking, we discovered that the table only accommodated 6. No problem. Put tables together. Booked the food. Waited over an hour before the food arrived. One steak,12 oz, I doubt that, asked for medium. The steak was brown throughout and hard. Gammon on mixed grill, hard, couldn't eat it. Had to ask for a couple of things that were ordered and didn't arrive with the order. Having to prove that we had ordered! Drinks were not delivered with kids meals. Had to ask for the plates to be cleared to enable the children to have their dessert.I understand about staff shortages and busy periods but overall it wasnt a pleasant experience.Wont be returning.
Richard Williams
09.01.2024
Hornet
We attended Sunday 17th Dec as a large group of 40 classic car club Xmas lunch. Pre-booked and pre-ordered food weeks in advance. Two hours after sitting down some of the main courses trickled through. Anything with beef was last and overcooked. Private diners were ordering/ getting served and eating & leaving twice over before we did. The final straw was having to send back my Christmas pudding three times because the custard ( not rum/ brandy sauce!) Was cold cold cold. Fourth time the chef had microwaved it on a million watts of power and the pudding had welded itself to the plate solid. Very poor experience, and to top it all we as a group are looking for a new regular monthly venue in 2024...it won't be here.....now you are taking the Mickey!!!! Staff are still servicing out desserts AFTER we have stood up to leave/ already gone!
Mark Taylor
07.01.2024
Hornet
Food alright good improvment from before had fish and chips and was charged £1.19 for a slice of bread common hornet you cart be that desprit for money over than that we had a lovely meal from the 2 for £10.99 menu
Mike Jackson
28.12.2023
Hornet
Waited nearly 2 hrs for food and frankly when it arrived it was poor, looked shocking, ordered through the app and both times the drinks took at least 15 minutes to arrive, and staff didn’t clear the old glasses but had to be asked. Been several times before and had a reasonable visit but this was off putting from beginning to end. In times of financial difficulties you’d think treating customers well would be paramount to gain repeat business, wouldn’t be returning in a hurry
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