Harden's survey result
Summary
“Outstanding!” – Harry & Caroline Hallam accommodate a maximum of 10 guests at a time in the “so cosy” front room of their Georgian house: a “long-running and great restaurant”. It has been in operation for over 30 years (long before the term ‘pop-up’ was invented) and most folks have nowadays forgotten that for many years they held a Michelin star (until about 2010). Caroline is front of house, Harry in the kitchen and the menu depends on what Harry has decided to buy that day (you must book ahead). The experience is somewhat dependent on the quantity and personality of fellow diners but – even if the level and tenor of feedback has perhaps become slightly more muted in recent years – no reports this year suggested that the experience remains anything but very good or excellent.
Summary
This “unique and magical” venture sees Harry & Caroline Hallam welcoming a maximum of 10 guests into the front room of their elegant townhouse for a “beautifully cooked” meal, chosen from a small handwritten menu – as they’ve done now for more than 30 years (long before the term ‘pop-up’ was invented). Harry’s pitch-perfect cuisine follows the Anglo-European tradition established by writers such as Elizabeth David and Jane Grigson – a style that never really goes out of fashion. Reporters were thrilled at the resumption of service following the pandemic: “it’s great to have you back, Harry!”
Summary
“Our favourite hideaway restaurant in the world!” – Harry and Caroline Hallam have, for over thirty years, run this small operation in their front room (a kind of early wave supper club, with just 10 seats). A handwritten menu offers very limited choice, but the quality of the cooking is exceptional: “we’ve been coming here for eight years and each time is a joy. The quality of food and distinct ambience is amazing!”
Summary
Harry & Caroline Hallam were way ahead of their time when – over thirty years ago – they launched what’s effectively a pop-up supper club in their front room. A handwritten menu offers a limited choice of two dishes for starter, main and pud and Harry’s cooking is in fairly traditional style, but – if not exactly ‘fine dining’ – very highly accomplished. It’s not a big space, with only ten seats, so on a quiet night you need to bring your own atmosphere. But no-one commenting gives anything less than full marks: book ahead, or they won’t know to buy food for you.
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17 High Street, Great Gonerby, NG31 8JS
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Dinner | £67.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Pudding |
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| £0.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
17 High Street, Great Gonerby, NG31 8JS
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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