Hunter's Head Tavern

What a superb pub! It literally feels like one is in the Cotswolds or similar. The food is excellent and the choice of beer and wine is as eclectic as such an establishment should be. The fish and chips, chicken pot pie and French dip are all wonderful. Beautiful chips (fries). We visited here on a recent 1700 mile road trip, that included diverting our return leg to pay a second visit. I 100% recommend!

The food is beautiful, fresh and light. The chicken pot pie is as good to look at as it is to eat. The French dip paired with the VA wine was exceptional. Great location and use of their outdoor space.

After a morning of picking fruit at Hollin Farms (yesterday 7/3/24) we decided to try out nearby Hunters Head restaurant. Shannon at Hollin Farms raved about the fish n chips being her favorite. She was right. The cod was fresh and cooked to perfection. The chips were cooked and salted just as perfectly. The portion was filling. It even came with a tasty side of puree peas! We sat outside and it was beautiful! The server was attentive and kept our drinks filled. Certainly, was a home run!

Very cute place and very good service. Food was ok, my Fish and Chips was ok but bland and French fries over cooked. Baked Brie wasn’t that good.

Caelan at Hunter's Head Tavern is a shining example of excellent service. Her professionalism, attentiveness, and kindness undoubtedly enhance the dining experience for patrons. Her efficiency and care for each guest, coupled with her detailed knowledge, create a memorable atmosphere. The historic charm of Hunter's Head Tavern, originally the Carr house founded by Scotsman Stephen McPherson in 1750, adds to the allure of the venue. The secret garden is a delightful touch, adding to the ambiance of the place. The commitment to using local produce results in delicious and fresh dishes that consistently impress patrons. It's evident that both the food and service at Hunter's Head Tavern are of exceptional quality, making it a go-to destination for years. Overall, Caelan and the team at Hunter's Head Tavern offer an outstanding dining experience, combining excellent service with a historic ambiance and delectable cuisine. I strongly recommend this venue. You'll be incredibly satisfied with both the service provided by Caelan and the overall experience at Hunter's Head Tavern. The food further emphasizes the excellence of the establishment, making it a destination worth visiting for anyone seeking a combination of top-notch service, historic charm, and delicious cuisine.

Our service and food were great. Loved the place will definitely be back. The drink I ordered I recommend it for sure it was so good. I honestly forgot what it was called though lol But show them the video and they will know what it is

Home away from home. This is probably more traditional in appearance than many of the pubs in the UK. The food was hit and miss. The French dip sandwich was great. The burger was sloppy and had a grainy texture to it. We were also served a chocolate covered strawberry sundae which was supposed to have hot fudge sauce but instead had Oreos, mint chocolate chip ice cream and chocolate sauce. The waitress assured us this was in fact a strawberry sundae. Finally the sticky toffee pudding was stodgy and sweet but a little dense compared to puddings in the UK.

We were so excited to try this place. Made a reservation for the patio so we could bring our dog, made sure we had a reservation before we trekked out from dc, and it was confirmed via text about an hour earlier. A half hour before the time, after we’d already arrived in upperville, they called to tell us they couldn’t honor our reservation because they had booked a party on the patio. I’d love to try again but really wish they’d not confirmed a reservation that we drove out for that they apparently knew well before that they couldn’t honor because of a preexisting party.

Old lovely tavern with a private patio for nice weather. We started with cocktails, all nicely made, not too over artsy. Nice waitstaff brought crispy bread along with the calamari appetizer we shared. Nice lemon and light aioli sauce. All the grains, meats, vegetables, seafood are as local as possible and sustainably raised or caught. I had the trout accompanied by delicious local grits, steamed crispy Brussel sprouts. Very large portion. I added the Caesar salad, nice creamy dressing and a perfect anchovy. Others at the table had the chicken pot pie, lovely flaky crust, beef stroganoff with a hearty dollop of sour cream. Nice wines.

After arriving, I realized I'd been there before years ago but had no recollection of the food. So this time I will review. Stopped in a Friday for lunch. It was not a planned destination but came upon it when it was time for lunch. Location and ambience: beautiful garden seating with comfortable sturdy outdoor chairs with arms - a relief for those of us who become wiser and wider with age. The garden was in full bloom and I admired the beauty and the work to keep it going. We browsed the inside and it was lovely. Service: friendly and welcoming. Food: husband got the huge slice of quiche and salad. The quiche was and nicely browned on top. It was so much different than I make - in a good way. I was torn between the burger and the "sweet and spicy crab cake sandwich" lunch special. I went with the crab cake thinking it would be lighter since I knew we had big dinner plans later. Sadly it was mostly breading and very dense. It came with "hand cut chips" which were french fries and not crisp. All a good reminder to ask how the crab cake is prepared, to ask the crab to breading ratio- especially when far from the shore. Crab cakes vary so much, I really don't know why I bothered to risk it. Oh well, my lesson. Would I go again? If in the area I might stop in to try something else and enjoy a drink.

We drove more than an hour and looked forward to a nice lunch on a beautiful autumn day. Unfortunately, we were very disappointed. The meat of the French Dip sandwich was dry, cold, and flavorless and the Au Jus was also cold. The calamari had as many crumbs from the batter as pieces of calamari. Service was average at best. We had to asked for ketchup twice. Important to note there were very few customers at that time and only 4 tables on the patio were occupied.

Everything we ordered was stupendous! The quiche was light, and soufflé-like; accompanied by a light greens salad (get the lemon herb vinaigrette). I was informed the sandwich was mighty tasty. The Blueberry pie was to die for....not too sweet! The service was above and beyond. I really enjoyed walking around and checking the place out. What really neat place with rich history! I look forward to coming back!

It's a very interesting setting in the village of Upperville, that very much gives the classic British country side tavern vibe. Definitely make a reservation if you want to come, it does get crowded. The first time we tried to go at lunch, it was a 1.5 hr wait. Service was ok- friendly but not very attentive. We had to ask for almost everything that should have been fairly basic. The food was mediocre, with the bread being the best part. My chicken fried steak was ok at best, seeming to follow the British food trend of using minimal to no spice or seasoning- not what I would expect on a southern style dish. Even the potatos were bland, and the green beans were screaming for a hefty dose of salt during roasting. The kids meal were not much better. The Mac and cheese was a runny mess. The chicken strips were tough and chewy. It was not an impressive meal.

Quaint, English pub style local farm to table concept with good service, and potential to be great. Some of the food is great; some not. Overpriced for what it is, but would return for the chicken pot pie. It's in Virginia wine country, but they're charging Hamptons prices. Consistency across the simple menu is needed for it to be great. Probably the best chicken pot pie I've had. It's easy to taste when chicken is fresh and local. Excellent quality veggies for salads, and killer crispy Brussels sprouts. Steak on salad was local, but tough. Dessert pretty good, not housemade, but from a local pie bakery, as I recall. Fine selection of Virginia wines, Virginia and other US whiskeys, and Scotch.

Ordered take out burgers on 9/29/2024. For a $25.00 burger you expect it to be good. However I ended up throwing out my whole order. I asked for my burger to be well done, figuring it would end up being at least cooked. It looked like they only threw it on the cook top for two minutes each side. When I opened my Togo box there was blood juice all over the box and on eveything. When I cut my burger it was beyond rare. I will eat a medium rare burger with no problems but this was rare the meat was still raw pretty much the whole burger. I don't get to eat out often as everything is so expensive so this was a disappointment. If I could give a negative star I would.

Good food and environment for an upper causal dinning experience. They do not play background music or have a band play on the weekends out of respect for the neighbors. They have a tent and space with space heaters during the winter to expand their dining experience.

A traditional English Pub set into the charming town of Upperville VA. The atmosphere is enhanced by the outdoor patio dining which is dog friendly. Service is quick and the food is the best version of English pub food. They serve arguably the best fish and chips in Northern Virginia and it's my go-to order. They also offer amazing sticky toffee pudding and a wide selection of beers on tap as befits a proper pub. There are vegetarian dishes on offer too but the pub grub is the best option. They have a small gravel parking lot and there is street parking in the village. Highly recommend making a reservation, especially on summer weekends when the patio is super popular.

Very quaint and cozy restaurant with a delicious chicken pot pie. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

Walked in at 4:00 asked to eat at bar area for 9, literally only 9 people at the facility and the told us they were booked and could not accommodate us.

Huge thank you to Cara!!! She overheard our table not being able to get back to our hotel and drove us back to the Salamander! Would give more stars if I could! We were out of Uber/lyft pickup range and the hotel was unable to send a shuttle to get us back, so a Cara volunteered to help! What a fantastic example for all of us, she went above and beyond to help complete strangers who were stranded!!! Food here was great, drinks were amazing and the smoked drink was a show stopper! Service was also top notch!

We ate lunch there today and everything was fabulous !! I recommend reservations because it fills up rather quickly. I highly recommend the "Shepherds Pie".... It's fantastic !! The brussel sprouts are out of this world. Try to sit in the main level dining room with the beautiful fireplace !! Our server was extremely knowledgeable of the menu, attentive, great demeanor and I would request her again !! (Tiffani L) We will definitely be back !! They were decorating the exterior for Christmas so I can't wait to see the final touches !!

Saturday 5 pm dinner: two guests, one is a chef . service was adequate but had to catch waitress attention to ask for things and no follow-up after being served food. fried green tomatoes were excellent,served promptly, fresh and hot . chef ordered a wedge salad and add on a strip steak. presentation was a FAIL. a half of head of iceberg lettuce cut side down, with a couple halved cherry tomatoes , bacon, sieved hard boiled egg, blue cheese crumbles strewn around and on top lettuce head which took up all of the round dinner plate ( stuff falling off plate ) strip steak served on a small plate --not seared with a crust - kind of pale looking. was cut too thick- difficult to cut and eat with salad. cooked medium as requested. dressing was delicious. had to ask for second helping due to huge amount of lettuce. kitchen should. have cut that head in three wedges ( hence " wedge salad ") and had them point side up and bacon, tomatoes ect across the wedges with thinner cut steak on top. Other guest had Shepards pie. filling was tasteless-not savory at all. beef on both dishes was excellent quality as we always eat farm grass fed clean meats. mashed potatoes on top were nicely piped on but not finished in oven with a hint of crust on top- grayish looking - not fresh tasting. got desserts to go- blackberry pie was delicious though a very skimpy serving for $10. Chef ordered sticky toffee pudding and said " a brown muffin with custard and some thin caramel sauce does not a sticky pudding make!" not authentic in the least - custard had no vanilla bean flavor and muffin was dry and tasteless , not spiced correctly or dried fruit filled. overall- disappointing experience. Restaurant has excellent ambiance - quaint surroundings - decor and plants ect well done. Agree with other reviews: overpriced and unseasoned in some dishes that were screaming for flavor!

Diners Beware! I have been a frequent patron of the Tavern for over a decade and have been generally pleased with the service and food. However, about a month ago when I bit into my salad of greens and chicken, an upper tooth cracked, split in half and fell onto the table. I immediately brought this to the attention of our server, who, in turn, summoned the manager on duty who was polite and concerned with my situation and promised that they would make things "right". A day later he called and informed me that basically the Tavern was not responsible and was unwilling to cover the cost of replacing the lost tooth. And while they did offer a token amount as a "goodwill" gesture the amount was less than 1/10 of the estimated cost of the required dental work. The bottom line is that I arrived w a full, health and intact set of teeth. The salad caused the tooth to break. The Tavern told me, "not their problem". And that's where things stand for now. So, if you're planning to dine at the Tavern I advise to take every precaution and either wear a mouth guard, order soup or, better yet, go somewhere else.

Love Hunter's Head. Have been a patron there since 2005. Came here to eat recently and was disappointed to find out that the dinner menu no longer included any of the pub fare that it used to. Not to mention, prices were astronomical! Bring back the pub fare for dinner! Mac and cheese, shepherds pie, burgers, banger and mash! This place has had some of the best comfort foods over the years. It would be a shame to not look to it anymore for that!

We hosted my bridal brunch at Hunters Head & had a great time! Our brunch menu was delicious & everyone commented on the food. The atmosphere was very cozy & comfortable. We had a sweet waiter who was attentive & always refilling our glasses of champagne & mimosas!

What a great time we had at Hunters Head! Food was fantastic - I had the chicken pot pie and my friend had the french dip sandwich. Ben, our server, provided amazing service and some very good recommendations. Thank you, we'll be back!

I had the best time here! Our server was named Ashley and she was so attentive and friendly! The fish and chips were delicious. Can't wait to come back!

They need a new chef. They changed their menu a year ago and removed most of the traditional "Pub" fare. I have eaten there for over 30 years and the food was always spectacular. My family went for dinner one week after they changed to their new menu; we were not impressed with the scanty selections available or the food quality. We went back as a family for dinner on July 3rd, 2024 and the food was terrible; nothing was seasoned well, the steaks were thin and full of gristle. The salmon was terrible and the macaroni and cheese was missing something flavorful as well. Their decline is obvious based on the number of people dining. We won't be returning until they hire someone who knows how to cook food like they did years ago.

We live everything we have ever had here. The service is always top notch. Extremely attentive and personable. Fish and chips, burgers, pot pie, everything is delicious!

Hunter's Head serves afternoon tea on Mon, Thurs and Fri with 48 hour notice - I had no idea but am glad I found out. Five of us feasted on generous portions of 5 types of sandwiches (especially if you like salmon), 2 types of scones and other treats and a wide array of teas including 2 decaf teas. I had chocolate almond fantasy which was as yummy as it sounds. The dining room is warm and charming and our server was great. Great experience on all accounts.

Hunter's Head Tavern continues to impress another year later! Very polite and attentive staff that go above and beyond, absolutely delicious food, and a really cozy intimate atmosphere. We love their food and like that most of it is sourced from local organic farms. Prices are on par with other restaurants of this caliber. My wife and I have a tradition of eating her on our anniversary but this year we found out our favorite dish was not available - I emailed to confirm but their amazing staff decided to make an exception and prepare two orders of the dish for us just for our anniversary!! Talk about above and beyond! Please visit Hunter's Head Tavern, it will not disappoint!

Great food, drinks and service. You can never go wrong with one of the pork dishes, or the superfood salad, or pretty much anything on the menu. The sticky toffee pudding is a must try. The Hunters Head has been a go to for me for 20 years and I'm never disappointed.

Hunters Head Tavern is a gem of a find located just outside of Middleburg. Everyone was so welcoming and accommodating. The food, service and ambience with the wood burning fireplace was perfect for a winter night. Will return soon!

We've been going to Hunters Head for over 10 years. It used to be somewhere we enjoyed going every couple of months, and was often our date night or anniversary go-to because we loved the ambiance and food. We recently moved and so hadn't been for a year or so. In terms of the food we certainly took note of the reduction in the menu, including pretty basic items that we regularly ordered (mac-n-cheese and shepherds pie.) There were very few items and out of the 2 mains we ordered only one was something we would order again. The pot roast was wonderful. The calamari, as always was very good as well. We were surprised by the service as well. We had never had a poor experience here in terms of service. When we arrived for a 7 PM dinner reservation there were only 3 other tables seated in the restaurant, and it didn't get any busier during our meal. My wife and I had a sitter, were planning to have a relaxed quiet date night, and take our time leisurely enjoying some drinks and food. We ordered a salad and calamari as appetizers as well as our 2 main courses. The calamari came out quickly and a few minutes later the salad came out. We thought that those 2 could have been coursed out better but they were both appetizers so, sure. We hadn't had more than another 3-4 minutes and had both main courses crowding the tiny table as well. After finishing our meal our intent was to have dessert and another drink or two. Our server dropped off the dessert menu, didn't ask if we'd like more drinks, and returned a few minutes later when told that we were still chatting and kicking around dessert thoughts. When she came back she asked if we'd like the check as soon as she came to the table. It may not have been her intent, but we felt as though we were being treated like the restaurant was busy and they were trying to free up the table. We payed our bill and went home instead of lingering for another hour or two, enjoying each others company and ordering more. It just wasn't what we expected based on our past experiences, and left us disappointed.

All I can say is "WOW". This place was recommended to us by the B&B owner and we're so glad we went. The restaurant is inside this 300 yr old home and you can feel the history. The fireplace was definitely needed this late November night. The wine was fantastic and the food was extraordinary! We ordered the pork w/ risotto and the shepherds pie. It was just what we needed to warm us from the rigid cold. The service, from the host to the server to the bartender was spot on.

Food was not good! We were a family of 8 and ordered different things. Each order was of poor taste. My husband had stew, I had fish, my granddaughter had the worse mac'n'cheese! The french fries were the worst: soggy and awful tasting. Service was just ok. Will not recommend!

The food is fresh and delicious. The Brussel Sprouts is great as is the fish and chips. Ask for sweet potatoes fries which is an option instead of French fries. The Cobb salad with salmon is fantastic as are the chicken pot pie and chicken piccata. Service is friendly and attentive. Cozy pub atmosphere is wonderful especially if you sit near the fireplace. Ask for the Pub Bread..it's worth the carbs! A great place to gather.

Talley-ho! Thank you Yelp for leading us to this perfect spot for a truly English dining experience! The lodge setting was comfortable and warm. Part of the restaurant incorporates the original log cabin built in the late 1700's, additions and modifications to the building took place in the 1800's. Although the main dining rooms were closed due to Covid, we were able to have a relaxing meal on the inviting patio with social distancing and a beautiful ambiance. The brick patio was lit up with hundreds of twinkle lights and lush greenery abounded which made our wooden table donned with a market umbrella feel cozy and homey! We didn't have a reservation, but they graciously accommodated us! The evening got only better! Jacob, our server was brilliantly attentive and gave us the low down on the local scene. But first thing first... we ordered a bottle of Mont Gravet Rosé which was crisp and refreshing after our evening drive from Richmond. As we sipped and pored over the classic British-style menu of gastropub favorites like fish & chips, bangers and mash, shepherd's pie, farm fresh organic burgers, and more, we had a difficult time choosing our entrées, they all sounded so appealing! I finally settled on the chicken fried steak, and my bestie chose the roast beef sandwich au jus. Mmmmm... my meal was fabulous! The steak was tender and breaded with a delicately seasoned crust with just the right amount of crunch. The mashed potatoes were creamy, buttery and served with a smooth country gravy. The string beans were were lightly blanched, tender and fresh! No complaints! My friend's sandwich was piled high with juicy roast beef on a soft sub roll, I had to take a bite when offered! Amazing! And the fries were tasty too! For dessert we shared the strawberry shortcake, and our mouth did flip flops! You've gotta try it! We counted our blessings in finding this historic tavern! I was able to snap a couple of pics inside while on my way to the immaculate restroom. I loved the fireplaces with pewter dinnerware on the mantle, the foxes tucked in the corners, the hunting theme throughout, the colonial furniture, and the expansive bar with pewter mugs dangling above the wooden bar. After the pandemic subsided, we will definitely hunt down this delightful eatery again!

Great country tavern with relaxed food and relaxed atmosphere. You'll need a reservation, though. Not a lot of restaurants in these parts. That means the ones that last are really good and everyone local wants to go there.

Can I give negative review! If you are white by all means go here - you will be treated with respect. My sisters and I (indian-American), we're treated horribly. The hostess had an attitude when we asked for a table and told us the patio was fully booked yet only 4 tables were occupied out of 12. When we asked to be seated inside with our dog only then did she have a table for us. Once seated we waited a good 5-7mins for the server to appear. She slammed the water classes and proceeded to ask what we wanted to eat. No pleasantries yet when she went to a table with people she is all smiles and jokes. I cannot support a place that does not treat all people equally. When we called this out the manager was full of excuses that contradicted the hostess-they were short staffed. Do not eat here!

I am truly shocked to see some these reviews raving about the service here. my family and I were greeted by a hostess who callously informed us that there were no available tables, despite the patio being decently empty. She told us that all the open tables were reserved for reservations at 12:30pm (we got there around 12:15). It was disheartening to witness our repeated attempts to secure a seat being met with curt refusals, while we watched other individuals, of different backgrounds, easily being accommodated. But it did not end there. After finally being seated, the mistreatment continued when our server made it abundantly clear that our presence was an inconvenience. The disparity in service we received compared to adjacent tables was unmistakable, leaving us feeling marginalized. The server's dismissive attitude, neglectful behavior, and slow response times highlighted the lack of care. Speaking with the manager didn't do much, he just stood there and didn't offer any solutions and didn't offer any reassurance that we would be treated better. Please support business that treat everyone fairly and kindly. Oh and we left around 12:45pm and no other tables had been occupied for the "reservations" that the hostess mentioned being a reason that we couldn't be seated.

My favorite restaurant in this area ! Love the ambiance and the food. Can't wait to go back

We sat at the tables under the heater outside, which were very toasty and comfortable. They have a good variety of drinks! I highly recommend their signature Smoking Hunter. For starters, we had the calamari, Brussel sprouts, and veal meatballs. They were all very good, but I loved the brussel sprouts! For the main entree, I had the French dip sandwich substitute side salad. The au jus was delicious, but the meat was a little dry and chewy (which the au jus helped with). My friends enjoyed a variety of entrees including the chicken fried steak, pot roast and sirloin steak. Unfortunately, both of the steaks were cooked medium well to well done when both were ordered medium rare.

what a colossal disappointment! We have been coming here for years but it has completely changed. Limited menu, no more "pub" atmosphere (we used to order from a huge variety on a blackboard by the bar) The food was tolerable only. I had steak frites, but the meat was so fatty, I left most of it. We used to love all the British food, like Shepherd's pie, bangers and mash but these are no longer on the menu. The desserts were also disappointing, and overpriced., $10 for a small slice of pie! We will definitely not be back, a place we loved and always took out of town visitors has been ruined.

This is a $22 veggie burger. Bottom of the barrel scraped up fries, four sad pickles on a plate, a $2 slice of cheddar cheese over $2.50 worth of COLD caramelized onions, and a wilted piece of lettuce. Paired nicely with my $13 fizzy mule which Lacked fizz and clearly used up an old, already opened bottle of ginger beer. 40 dollars for one person to eat wilted lettuce on a cold veggie burger and a flat fizzy cocktail. Won't be back.

Probably one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. After other reviews I think I just had bad luck. We went here for our anniversary for dinner. Made a reservation earlier that day. The Salad lettuce was served brown and the country fried steak literally looked like they tried to fry a piece of jerky! I couldn't believe what we were served! (Look at the photos below) We sent back both entrees and were then told there's no manager available! Other than The server being kind the experience was just so unfair. Ended up going home hungry

My mother in law, my daughter, and I came in for dinner. We sat at a high top in the bar area and were served by the wonderful Sarala. Joe and Krista were working the bar and Joe made this perfect black and tan. The food was delicious and the staff was professional, kind, and smiling. What an all around awesome meal served by a great group of people.

We had a really lovely lunch there. They have great dishes for kids and vegetarians and everything was so delicious and the atmosphere outside is amazing. Also, great service and servers. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area.

Something has changed. Menu is significantly reduced, and the quality was not the same. The ribeye was not tender at all, and really not very good. Used to love going there, this was disappointing.

We are visiting from Boston and came here for a birthday. We are a big family so it was a bit of a quiet atmosphere for us. I got the strawberry bourbon with vodka instead (I don't like bourbon) and it was delicious. I shared the chicken pot pie and country fried steak with a friend. Chicken pot pie was good but had a taste of cinnamon. The country fried steak was amazinggggggg. Overall very fresh ingredients.

Worthy of a shout out: As fairly consistent patrons, my gal pal and I have historically enjoyed many delicious meals and courteous service at Hunter's Head. Today was no different....with one exception... we both ordered the featured salad. The salads were gorgeous (photo worthy)! The accompanying salad dressing just hit sideways with both our palettes. Literally no fault of the chef but likely a personal preference type thing x 2. We ordered something else and sincerely offered to pay for the salads ... again.... not the establishment's burden. It was a flavor preference issue. Our gracious server navigated our return/reorder with extreme grace and removed the salads from our check. The place is a community gem.

Ok, food is better, but the service earned that fifth extra star. Incredible food and wonderful food. Cannot recommend enough. They really upped their game in the service area... PLEASE KEEP IT UP! You guys are rock stars!!! Wife had the Cobb salad, daughter had the adult hot dog (coarse grind local pork & beef), I had the veggie burger. Food is always good, and locally farm produced. Full bar service. Guinness on tap! Cider on tap! Black and Tan, on tap!!! Yelp Elite Squad (YES!) tip: You can buy a loaf of the FABULOUS BREAD to go. Worth it!!!

We ate here for the first time tonight and really enjoyed it. The food and drinks were tasty, and our server, Gary, did a great job. We look forward to coming back. The uniqueness of the place really made it special.

A relaxing drive into beautiful countryside carries you to a comfortable setting, friendly service, and familiar, tasty food, plus a rich history of the building and the area. The bar is simple and comfortable with great cocktails. It also carries several local beers, liquors, and wines.

A classic and a must go if you're in the area! Locally sourced food, good drinks, and a one of a kind atmosphere.

I bring my wine tour groups to Hunters Head Tavern for lunch on a regular basis. Besides being a very unique, historic and cool place to have lunch while touring wine country the food is excellent and the service is wonderful. The staff truly shined this past week when we brought a large group to HHT. Ellis our server had a table fully ready for our group on the patio. The sun was blaring hot so when our group requested to move inside the staff made adjustments to accomodate our large group. We are always on a tight schedule as a tour group so the move set us behind a little, but the whole staff (kitchen and front end) did everything they could to keep us on track. I watched as Ellis, Michelle and Tiffani all worked as a well oiled machine to take care of our group. With so many staff shortages in the service industry HHT always seems to have a responsive and service oriented staff making our wine tours a great success. Thank you Hunters Head Tavern!

We sat outside because we had my dog with us, but the inside looks so quaint, cozy, and adorable! Like your grandparents' home! I had the "Smoking Hunter" cocktail, which was kind of like an old-fashioned, and was really good...and the salmon, which had a delicious light cream sauce and was perfectly portioned so I didn't feel completely stuffed after. I was a little disappointed with the cranberry-ginger tarte though--it was really too sweet and dense to finish a whole slice.