Hickorys Reviews 258

Went to hickory's Nottingham not a very good experience had to case up staff to serve us the food was not the best will not be going back there wouldn't recommend it was with a big group i left before them I was told it took ages to get the bill poor customer service.

Went to Hickory's in Derby last night for my Grandsons birthday. Got dressed up for the special occasion, big mistake. The food was good and everyone enjoyed the party. We walked outside after the meal and we STUNK. Our clothes just reeked of fatty greasy food it was disgusting. We had to strip when we got home and put everything in the wash and I mean everything. Our coats can't be worn until they have been cleaned. I even had to spray my shoes with Febreeze before I could wear them this morning for work. Definitely wont be going there again.

Swindon - We came on the 8th April at 8pm as a family for my daughter’s 8th birthday and we were blown away by the kindness shown by the staff from the minute we walked in through the door. Firstly we were shown the outside park which was lovely. After being seated we were advised that due to Mikayla having her golden birthday celebration both children could go behind the bar and create their own milkshakes. Wow, the children were so excited and so were us parents as our children had never experienced with before. Not only did they love it but they tasted delicious and you surprised us again by telling us they were on the house! Wow! We then ordered our food and drinks with Jack who was so polite and friendly and enjoyed a really yummy dinner and the children were enjoying a movie and popcorn while they waited for their meals. They enjoyed their meals and were full and we were again blown away by the team singing happy birthday to Mikayla and surprising her with a donut cake and candle! She loved it and we did too! Thank you so so so so much for making her day and for going above and beyond to make our experience magical and yummy! Could not have asked for more. Thank you again and we can’t wait to return. Happy for this to be shared. Many thanks.

AVOID HICKORY’S STEAKHOUSE YORK AT ALL COSTS‼️

My family and 6 friends (10 in total) ate here on Sunday 19th of April for my friends birthday and wow do we regret it!! All of us got food poisoning (including my 2 small children). We paid just shy of £300 for our bill to all be wasted/ thrown up and infected! I gave Hickory’s the opportunity to rectify by requesting a refund but they refused to do this (said this was their policy, fair enough) but I will tell anyone and everyone now to avoid like the plague don’t waste your money at all and risk getting food poisoning!

💥side note- one of my friends is a vegetarian and didn’t eat any meat but still got food poisoning and exactly same symptoms so we believe it’s got to be down to food hygiene/ cross contamination!! Hickory's Smokehouse be very disappointed in yourselves!!

Visited Hickory’s Northampton on Saturday 25/4/26. From start to finish the staff were excellent, ordered a selection of dishes between the four of us and everything was amazing. The beef rib, the steak and the 2 combination plates were all absolutely fabulous. We had some cocktails with our meal and they were a show stopper as well, overall a fantastic evening. Thanks to all the staff and especially Lyndsey who made it special.

We went to this restaurant primarily to get the recipe for a really delicious cocktail. Our bartender was a really friendly nice guy and took the time to explain how this particular cocktail was made and the ingredients that were needed. We then decided to do some bar snacks. This is our second trip there and we had a really great experience with the food on our first trip. however, this time round not so great. We ordered a couple of portions of the chicken wings one with the bourbon sauce one with the Louisiana hot sauce and my daughter decided to try the corn dogs. We also had a side of French fries. unfortunately the wings were not fresh, but I had clearly been held and were put into a deep fryer to finish and then smothered in the respective sources. The blue cheese dip was a watery tasteless concoction and very disappointing. The corn dogs were, although it said two clearly one cut in half and put on two skewers. The French fries were in a very small container and clearly just been deep fried from the deep freezer and were kind of hollow in the middle. The food was overpriced and disappointing. I wish we had a bartender’s name because I would definitely mention him. He was a very friendly guy couldn’t do enough for us and certainly made up for the poor performance from the kitchen.

Thank you so much to Hickory’s Telford and the wonderful staff. My husband has recently been diagnosed with Coeliac disease and eating out has become quite a nervewracking experience with so many places not taking it seriously. From the moment we arrived the staff were attentive, talked through the menu and providing reassurance to how they try to limit cross contamination. When we ordered the manager then came over with the allergen list to further prove the GF status of his order which was then prepared and bought out with appropriate allergen flags. Thank you for an excellent meal, and allowing him to have a normal experience again without fear! Can’t wait to see you again!

Our North Herts Knights Ladies Basketball Team had an amazing experience at Hickory’s Letchworth on Apr10—honestly one of the most enjoyable meals out we’ve had!

The drinks selection was fantastic, with lots of fun and refreshing options—everything we tried was full of flavour, and the Hickory IPA was a real standout.

The food was excellent. The Smokehouse Platter was a highlight—generous, beautifully presented, and perfect for sharing. The ribs were incredibly tender and full of flavour, and the jalapeño cheese sausage was a big hit. The popcorn on arrival was a lovely touch too!

Desserts: completely stole the show. The s’mores were such a fun, interactive experience, and the butterscotch sundae and chocolate cake were rich, indulgent, and delicious.

The service was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout. The team really made us feel looked after and added to the whole experience. We are great full for awesome wait staff: Remi, Brooke and Maddie. The managers, Nico & Mark was so passionate about Hickory’s brand. They wet all so welcoming and attentive to our Team’s visit.

Overall, a fun, vibrant atmosphere with great food, drinks, and top-tier service. We’ll definitely be back and would highly recommend to anyone thinking of visiting!

First time there but was impressed

I highly recommend hickory's such a lovely place had a birthday meal for my son's 18 tonight and staff were so friendly, the food was excellent even had our own room and pub has such a great cosy atmosphere even a little cinema room for children or adults but the highlight was a guy behind the bar let my son make his own cocktail drink absolutely brilliant thanks hickory's staff for a great night I highly recommend it.

Went to Hickory’s Milton Keynes about a month ago and was waiting to be seen and got seated by a friendly waitress called Paique it was our first time there and we felt welcomed in and got treated with extra care.

We went to the new Hickory Smokehouse in Letchworth, we were blown away by it. The food was incredible, the very unique drink options were so good. Very helpful staff and we were introduced to the very enthusiastic and passionate owner. Highly recommended, we will be back, without a doubt.

We had such a fantastic experience at Hickory’s Smokehouse in Milton Keynes, and a huge part of that was thanks to our amazing waitress, Wiola. From the moment we sat down, she was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive without ever being overbearing.

The food was absolutely delicious — every dish was full of flavour and cooked perfectly — but Wiola truly made the visit special. She was knowledgeable about the menu, happy to offer recommendations, and checked in at just the right moments to make sure everything was perfect.

It’s rare to come across service that genuinely elevates a meal, but Wiola did exactly that. Her friendly attitude and professionalism turned a great dinner into a memorable experience. We’ll definitely be coming back, and we hope to be served by her again!

We went to hickory’s Earlswood Worst dining experience we have ever had as a family, went here for a birthday celebration and was left table of 6 with no service after our first drink for 50 minutes! We then managed to order food not knowing it would then take a further 30 minutes for the food for it to then come to the table cold, I spoke with a female manager with blonde hair and a jersey style jacket my partner believes her name to be Tash something like that, there was no apology of any form she took the food bad whilst clearing complaining about me to other staff members, when the food finally came back hot we had it a total of 15 minutes before asking if we would like desert menus by the same manager and when we said yes she rolled her eyes came back and said we would have to have them to go or eat in the bar area as they need the table back! So we did not order deserts with our server and we left, the attitude towards the job that manager had should not be in a place of hospitality and someone should really consider her future at the company if they want it to succeed

Went to the Hickory's in Northampton UK and I must say, I was impressed. Food, atmosphere, staff were incredible. Value for your money, professional and friendly staff (THANK YOU RUVA) and a clean, conducive environment. I DO RECOMMEND HICKORY'S NORTHAMPTON.

Visited for an evening birthday meal with my husband, we were seated in an area off the main section of the restaurant, near where the kids cinema is located. This area was full of kids who were running back and for and it was very noisy. Great for kids, not for adults wanting to have a nice dining experience. Sadly it wasn't the nice birthday experience i'd thought it would be. Food was ok, overpriced, however the deal of the day was a good deal.

This morning Mothers Day I took my partnet To Earlwood Lakes The Reservior. Laren greeted us abd we were tsken to our table.

Fantastic hospitality and the food and drinks were excelent. See you again soon

Enjoyed a lovely meal here recently with my mother in law who is gluten free. She was really pleased with the choice. Thanks.

Extremely disappointed in this place they had the opportunity to respond to my email but couldn’t be bothered so I will post it on here.
Ordered food from the promotional weekday menu. Beans contained pork which it didn’t state on the menu and I don’t eat pork. I found this out because I ate some of the beans and asked what the meat was inside and I was told it’s pork. The corn on the cob was stone cold. The hot chocolates me and my partner ordered taste like 95% milk. The gravy with my meal was warm. And we waited nearly 20 minutes just for a plain vanilla ice cream for my daughter which I had to remind the waitress to bring.The takeaway waffles and chicken contained bacon which I said no bacon and no syrup. The standards in the restaurant has gone down drastically over the years as it seems very rushed food or very slow service

We went to hickory's in Telford, recently lost my wife's mother, on finding out about my wife's situation the manager Jordan covered our bill . A really gesture from the staff at Telford. And yes the food was amazing.
Thank you Jordan