The Axe And Compass

Had a very enjoyable Sunday roast here with family. Staff were lovely friendly. Food was excellent very reasonably priced.

After completion of a 4.5 mile walk, in the area, we called into the Axe Compass for something to eat. The lunch menu had a good variety. Food was excellent. Proprietor was most helpful and welcoming. Price was good. Would call in again if in the area.

Very disappointed ,my husband and I both had fish and chips, the fish wasok but the chips were awful, they were nearly cold some were soft and soggy and others were hard and undercooked. I pointed this out to the person who served us who said they use different potatoes to what you get at home surely potatoes are potatoes what sort of answer was that? We have been there many times and never had any trouble before always been excellent, such a shame View menu

My wife and I visited the Axe and Compass for lunch. Firstly, if I could, I would give the young lady behind the bar five stars but as it's the meal I'm reviewing my rating is solely on that. Myral of gammon, egg and chips was the worst meal I have ever had. The chips and gammon burnt. My wife's soup she could stand her spoon up in and the bread was stale. All in all not a good experience at all In mitigation after complaining the waived the price of the food

Went to the Axe and compass last night with my son and daughter-in-law 2b. Can't recommend them enough the food was cooked to perfection (we all had steaks) the owner couldn't be more welcoming, and the staff were so helpful. The atmosphere was fantastic and everyone was very friendly this is now my new favourite place to eat. I will definitely be back soon. Anyone looking for fabulous food at very reasonable prices or just a lovely village pub to have a few drinks it's well worth the travel to come here.

Parked for a round walk of Kinewell Lake and once back had lunch. Sat in the bar area. Bit 1980’s and lacking any real ambience. The inside does not match the look outside. Olde world pub out, 1980’s conference space in. Would benefit from a creation of snugs and more traditional pub. Food was fine. No ploughman’s though? Jacket spuds large and well cooked and fillings tasty. Selection of Panini’s. Decent bar. Local ale and nice gin selection. Not a place you would sit snugly inside over a pint as it is a bit too stark. Staff were lovely. Service no issues and we were checked in on. Just needs the revamp in the bar to bring life back to what could be a lovely traditional quirky pub. View menu

Today my husband I had lunch with two friends and the food was delicious. My friend and I had a prawn cocktail which was well presented there were copious prawns as well as a dressed salad and bread butter. My husband had mushrooms in a garlic dip and our friend had chicken strips with a chilli dip. Both starters were large great. The mains of Hunters chicken gammon egg were served with home cooked chips peas. Once again all dishes were well cooked delicious. On our arrival the owners gave us a warm welcome the service was excellent.The cost was very reasonable as we chose the lunchtime offer of 2 dishes for a set price. We will certainly visit again and recommend this pub to our friends.

We visited the Axe and Compass recently with friends. Upon entering the pub there are signs pointing to the bar and “restaurant.” The room was dark with far too many drab, plain, square tables with a stage in the window. No effort made to make it look like a dining room or restaurant. Menu is extensive and reasonably priced although some items were unavailable. Good choice of drinks. Our steaks were spoilt as there was far too much on the plate- chips, tomatoes, onion rings, mushrooms, coleslaw and vast amounts of salad. The presentation was poor. The curry was tasty as was the chicken burger. Overall, it was a disappointing experience although the waitress who served us during the evening w...

Everything about the place was 10/10. We arrived to a relatively empty pub at 12pm today and were quickly seated. The lunchtime menu was quite varied and there was a specials board with a few extras too... So plenty to choose from. I had the chicken tikka with rice, a poppadom and a small naan bread which were all Indian restaurant standard and my friend had the Steak pie with new potatoes which he also thoroughly enjoyed. Both service and the atmosphere were spot on, the lady serving us, would regularly check in and see whether we needed more drinks etc, very impressed with her. Overall, this, beautiful pub, which is over 200 years old, certainly hit the mark, excellent bar, area and I woul... View menu