Square & Compass, North Rigton, Harrogate Reviews
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★★★★★
“Good food, excellent service”
Written on: 14/05/2013
Having been to the Square and Compass a number of years ago and had a disastrous meal we had vowed never to return. However, we started to hear good things said about the restaurant/pub and thought we'd give it another try. So glad we did. The food was very good, the prices not silly and the service was excellent. We would go again and recommend it highly to our friends. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Kindergarten”
Written on: 07/04/2013
I have visited this pub over the years and had some pleasant times there so was pleased to see that it had reopened. Firstly concerning what they can control the food was barely above average so that was a disappointment. Secondly - and I understand that this is difficult to administer - but we were placed on a table next to a crowd of children -whose parents were eating in the restaurant! It beggars belief that people expect the pub staff and other diners to look after their children!... (read more)
★★★★☆
“buzzing again”
Written on: 23/11/2012
The Square is buzzing again and the new team, new look and great beer have rescued this fine country pub. We have eaten there five times since the re-opening and the food is definitely a step above the usual pub grub in terms of quality. For example, the burgers (my favourite) are really juicy and taste of steak - apparently they are made from locally reared beef. Guest beers like Mary Jane from Ilkley Brewery and Copper Dragon from Skipton keep me happy and there is a vast range of bottled... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“Small portions, overpriced but good atmosphere.”
Written on: 18/11/2012 by Hungryhorace
No surprises as far as the food was concerned, pub food jazzed up a bit and carefully arranged on large plates. Vegetables and salads are extra and are needed to pad out the small portions. However we were saved by the exceptional quality of the beer. Will call again when the special offers start. (read more)
★★★★★
“Family party fab eve!”
Written on: 22/10/2012
we dined on Fri eve as a family for my sons 19Th birthday the whole eve was a delight from start to finish & the surprise dessert was fab!x well done chef.All five family members had a different dish from mussels to ribs from stake to dear stoker's game pie.This is the 3rd time we have been now & enjoyed every time with different friends!If you haven't already been I personally suggest you go I guarantee you won't be disappointed! Must dash want to read the Christmas menu & book in good time... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“very disapointing”
Written on: 03/10/2012 by halifaxpete
The Square & Compass is a very nice pub the seating is very cumfy,the decore is great the beer is great. The food is average but the portions were small and expensive and all veg was extra. The reason this pub has not done well over the last few years is because there has been no good old fashion pub grub like steak and ale pie,scampi and chips and decent deserts,it also could do with a £10 two course sunday carvery with decent portions it can be done and is been done,no more fancy food and... (read more)
★★★★☆
“New Management”
Written on: 19/09/2012 by timstokes
First visit since takeover and what a difference. Service and food very good and value for money. Especially recommend the spare ribs I had, lot s of them and brill BBQ sticky sauce. Had given up on the place because of better local competition but will definitely be back. I hope they keep their current high standards but the problem then will be getting a table. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Called today (31st January 2012) for lunch and it was...”
Written on: 31/01/2012 by kingfi5her1
Called today (31st January 2012) for lunch and it was closed. Called last year, closed again. Don't think I eill bother again. The banner on the roadside seems inviting. Something wrong somewhere. (read more)
★★★★★
“fine food,a bit of class.”
Written on: 11/09/2011
Sunday lunch, travelled from Bradford on our way to Chester-le-Street nd passed the sign and for the first time thaght we would give it a try. entered main door and was given a nice greeting and told to pick our own table, a nice touch as not everyone likes standing and, being given the impression that the place place is full. a visit to the "gents" is worth going just to see how clean and classy it is, the place made me feel relaxed from entering to leaving, the meals were ready within 15... (read more)
★★★★☆
“A Pheonix rising from the ashes”
Written on: 10/09/2011 by YorkshireTyke (1 review written)
I ate here with my wife on Sept 9th 2011 . We were welcomed by Helen and enjoyed the refurbished tables and chairs which are VERY comfy. We ordered a Ceaser Salad with a side order of chips which were excellent, obviously the new chef has take this resteraunt to his heart and we followed this with sticky toffee puding - - -again really nice. This eating house has seen some "Dark days " in the past but is now well worth a visit. Its a Pheonix rising from the ashes. (read more)
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★★★★☆
“I have now eaten at the square and compass several...”
Written on: 26/12/2010
I have now eaten at the square and compass several times sic it has re-opened and each time the food and serice were excellent. The staff are friendly and very welcoming. Also the roaring fire is a very welcome sight on a winters day.I am very surprised to read the negative comment above I can only assume this person was bitten by the christmas grinch!!!!! (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“This pub is a prime example why so many pubs are...”
Written on: 28/11/2010 by crownclegg (1 review written)
This pub is a prime example why so many pubs are closing down. Waited 1 1/2 hours before the food arrived a standard Sunday beef menu with Yorkshire pudding - The first plate served was cold, the Yorkshire pudding had been out off the oven for a minimum of 10 minutes, as it was cold to the touch, carrots served were not cooked at all. Complained to waitress - the 2nd plates served the beef was sub standard fatty and overcooked, the Yorkshire pudding was burnt to a black something. The... (read more)
★★★★★
“Since this pub has been under new management (approx 2...”
Written on: 30/09/2010 by angela hart (4 reviews written)
Since this pub has been under new management (approx 2 months) and has recruited a new Head Chef (past month), we have noticed a HUGE improvement, particularly with the delicious home-cooked food. Everything is cooked from scratch - the gravy, the custard and the soup we had (vegetable) was excellent value and served with warm French bread. Apparently you need to book in advance for Sunday lunch, as this is particularly popular with both locals and visitors. Don't be put off by past trips to... (read more)
★★★★★
“The new Landlady (Maggie) as turned this pub around...”
Written on: 15/09/2010
The new Landlady (Maggie) as turned this pub around she is what this pub as been in need of for over 8 yrs.
The food is excellent and the atmosphere is great. If you havn't been to the Square and Compass in the last 3 months I highly recommend that you do.
I have been several times since it re-opened in July and have never been dissapointed with the food or the service
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★☆☆☆☆
“ Menu very limited no special board. Mash was off...”
Written on: 27/03/2010
Menu very limited no special board. Mash was off considering most things came with Mash. Was offered Cumberland Sausage with chips. Food was nice as a started not a main course because of that food slightly overpriced. The best part was the cheese board but grapes, celery and apple was missing. Staff looked board but never came down to see were we ok. On a Saturday night only us was eating and 8 locals drinking rest was empty. Was not a pinch as it was 8 year age. (read more)
★★★★☆
“We hadn't booked on Mother's Day, but turned up with 6...”
Written on: 22/03/2010
We hadn't booked on Mother's Day, but turned up with 6 adults and 4 children (all under 7) and enjoyed a delicious Sunday Lunch, with homemade food, which was excellent. We all enjoyed it and are going again soon. Kids were made very welcome and allowed to use the function room adjacent to play in and were even given balloons.
The only criticism is that service seemed a little confused, all young staff, without much of a system. It was not very busy, especially for Mother's Day. Food great...
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★★☆☆☆
“Having eagerly waited for the reopening of the Square...”
Written on: 08/03/2010
Having eagerly waited for the reopening of the Square we were in harrogate to see our son and had heard through the grapevine that it had reopened. We ordered a large dry wine 0verpriced at £5.10 and a pint of bitter that was cloudy. My chicken bagguette was about4 inches long and very chewy but my wife had the ham and brie which she enjoyed, needs a lot of work to get it back to what it was 7 or 8 years ago. Pleasant surroundings but why the doors on a dark and dingy restaurant? (read more)
★★★★☆
“Really liked the cosy area by the fire. The service...”
Written on: 19/02/2010
Really liked the cosy area by the fire. The service was great and our food was served quickly. We walk in the area a lot and will certainly be back with our friends (read more)
★★★★☆
“Called in to try after new management had taken over. ...”
Written on: 16/02/2010
Called in to try after new management had taken over. Quiet but had plenty of choice where to sit. Food delicious, my boyfriends steak was described as the best he had tasted in ages. Chips looked home made and were perfectly cooked nice and crispy but fluffy on the inside. My butternut squash was beautifully presented and tasted divine. Will definately go again. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“great to see this lovely pub open again.unfortunately...”
Written on: 16/02/2010
great to see this lovely pub open again.unfortunately there is still room for improvement. was disapointed in the content and extent of the menu.does not do justice to such a nice location.overpriced for bar food (read more)
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★★★★☆
“Great location. Friendly bar staff, very welcoming to...”
Written on: 16/02/2010
Great location. Friendly bar staff, very welcoming to families with children. Food was tasty. Would visit again when we are back in the area (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“bar staff pleasant.Ate several times over three weeks...”
Written on: 14/02/2010
bar staff pleasant.Ate several times over three weeks whilst staying locally.First time food over cooked,second time no food available as gas off but no cold food offered.Third time menu vastly reduced and service slow as the one member of staff was having to tend the bar and also serve food and people were searching for staff to serve drink.On two occasions we overheard complaints from others about cold food.Also have never had to pay extra for veg in a pub before.The wine list was also... (read more)
★★★★★
“Well worth a visit now that it has been reopened under...”
Written on: 03/02/2010 by Gingerland (1 review written)
Well worth a visit now that it has been reopened under new managment. Food is spot on, the chef really knows what he is doing. The pub is like 4 different pubs in one. Lots of differently laid out areas, plenty of character. Beer well kept. (read more)
★★★★★
“New management in 2010, good value meal - nothing in...”
Written on: 31/01/2010
New management in 2010, good value meal - nothing in the fridge come here - you can get steak & chips here for £8.95 as good as most places that charge £12-£14 for the same. Lovely puds too, limited choice as yet as chief is new. BEER IS GREAT! (read more)
★★★★☆
“Used Square and Compass For a business presentation...”
Written on: 21/12/2008
Used Square and Compass For a business presentation and lunch. Function room was the right size for my needs, staff were helpful and friendly. Set meal afterwards was served outside normal hours without complaint, and was simple but delicious - enjoyed by all 20 members of the group. I wont hesitate to entertain at the Square and Compass again. (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“Service was always poor, management not up to the job...”
Written on: 17/12/2008
Service was always poor, management not up to the job and blamed the staff for her failings. Never mind, it's gone out of business now, what a surprise. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“I needed to be convinced to try the Square and Compass...”
Written on: 21/11/2008 by trishpot (1 review written)
I needed to be convinced to try the Square and Compass again as I had had a couple of bad experiences there but I was persuaded! However, never again. I found the service to be very slow.
The food wasn't worth waiting for either, bland and boring and overpriced for what I got.
I don't expect to spend 3- 4 hours over lunch unless I am having a great time with friends and enjoying the conversation not hours because the service is so disappointing.
I thought their customer service was poor when I...
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★★★★☆
“I have to say, I've read some of these comments and I...”
Written on: 06/11/2008 by katyg20 (1 review written)
I have to say, I've read some of these comments and I can't see why everyone is disappointed with the square and compass. I've had meany meals there and they've all been really tasty, cooked to perfection and the staff are very friendly! (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“My daughter returned with tales of woe from this...”
Written on: 03/11/2008
My daughter returned with tales of woe from this place! When asked if they would like vegetables with their meal, there was no mention of an extra charge. Who charges extra on top of an already expensive main course for a bowl of veg? When the issue was raised at the till, the staff member seemed rude and dismissive towards her. (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“Went to Square and Compass for Sunday lunch with...”
Written on: 20/10/2008
Went to Square and Compass for Sunday lunch with another couple and a total of five children yesterday. We arrived at 12 and left at 3pm - it took 3 hours to serve a main course and puddings (not starters or coffee involved). I thought the food was extremely poor, overcooked, wilted vegetables etc which you have to pay £2 each for a small bowl. At the end of the meal, when my husband was paying the bill, a member of staff came over and seemingly rudely suggested that our children were... (read more)
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★★☆☆☆
“I was disappointed with the service. Place did not...”
Written on: 29/09/2008
I was disappointed with the service. Place did not appear to be busy but they twice forgot to bring me drinks that I ordered. About £10 for a 5" bowl of fish pie with no garnish or veggies. I feel this is poor. Had to order vegetables separately. £2.50 for two pieces of broccoli and 2 pieces of cauliflower.
Ordered the Ham, Duck Eggs and chips from menu. That's eggs plural. I got eggs singular. When I pointed this out to the staff I was greeted with a smile and silence. No...
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★☆☆☆☆
“We've been to the Square and Compass before and had...”
Written on: 14/09/2008
We've been to the Square and Compass before and had always had pleasant experiences, until today. We went for a family lunch at 12.30pm and had to leave at 3.30pm without finishing our meal because they wouldn't warm up a baby bottle for our daughter! The rest of our family finally finished their meal at 4.20pm. I felt the wait between courses was unacceptable. They apparently have a new policy that they will not heat ANY food brought in from outside, which included a jar of baby food for... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“After being recommended this place I found it very...”
Written on: 08/09/2008
After being recommended this place I found it very disappointing. The main courses were luke warm at best, they took an age to take orders and we had a 45 min wait between main and sweet. I thought the sweets seemed over priced making the meal and visit very poor for me. We certainly won't go again. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“I thought the service was very poor - we had extremely...”
Written on: 11/08/2008 by homericles (1 review written)
I thought the service was very poor - we had extremely long waits between courses and it appeared that we were forgotten about. We came based on a recommendation - I think he must have been the only customer on that day! I will not be revisiting this pub again and would not recommend it to anyone. (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“It was like Faulty Towers and we will never go back...”
Written on: 23/06/2008 by Harrogate Lass (1 review written)
It was like Faulty Towers and we will never go back again! Ever! We really think it is important to make sure people are aware how terrible the service was and the food was vastly overpriced. (read more)
★★★★☆
“The Square and Compass in North Rigton gives warm,...”
Written on: 27/04/2008 by drkwh
The Square and Compass in North Rigton gives warm, friendly, relaxed and traditional English pub atmosphere; not over-bearing and pretentious like some places nor down-market and systemised like many other chain pubs. Good food at a fair price in comfortable surroundings. (read more)
★★★★☆
“We ended up going without the coffees we'd ordered -...”
Written on: 12/02/2008
We ended up going without the coffees we'd ordered - the waitress neglected to tell us the coffee machine had been de-calcifying for the past 2.5 hrs. But this is a minor hiccup in an otherwise enjoyable lunch. Will go again. :-) (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“As a family we decided to try the Square and Compass...”
Written on: 04/12/2007 by lynetteh
As a family we decided to try the Square and Compass restaurant for a Christmas get together on Monday December 3rd. What a disappointment! We had travelled from Wales, York, Ilkley, and Otley. We will give this restaurant a wide berth in future. There were several items off the menu as early as 12:30. Of the six meals requested only three were edible. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“I don't understand these people who have good things...”
Written on: 20/08/2007 by nrg710 (1 review written)
I don't understand these people who have good things to say about the food or the service at the Square and Compass in North Rigton. I would have rather gone to Burger King last Friday (17th August 2007). The "waitress" didn't so much show us to our table as point us in the right direction. When reading out the specials from a piece of paper in her hand, she couldn't read the chef's writing, so I helped her read it.
I could wax lyrical about the rest of it: about how the Lamb Henry was dry...
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“We went to the Square and Compass restaurant in North...”
Written on: 01/06/2007 by Cheryl07 (1 review written)
We went to the Square and Compass restaurant in North Rigton for Sunday lunch, and found it to be not only completely overpriced, but also seemingly half defrosted, so not freshly prepared. Our waitress was polite and helpful, and seemed genuinely apologetic about the standard of the food and the 45 minute wait we had to endure for our starters. It appeared that there were only certain staff manning the bar, which meant that others were simply milling around instead, with nothing to do while... (read more)
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“Would not recommend to anyone, will never return...”
Written on: 18/03/2007 by Twinkletoes1962 (1 review written)
Would not recommend to anyone, will never return again. Suggest you employ new staff who actually care about good food and service! (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“The atmosphere is nil at The Square and Compass in...”
Written on: 09/10/2006 by loppy
The atmosphere is nil at The Square and Compass in North Rigton. The food was shocking, service passable and the cost was utterly overpriced! My recommendation is - don't go anywhere near! (read more)
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Justinl123's Response to kingfi5her1's Review
Written on: 25/11/2012
It is open again and really is worth trying again