Absolutely amazing! The service is fantastic and the food is just as good. Since the reopening in early March I have been here every week. This is definitely my new go to spot. The second you walk it feels like coming home. Comfy and classy astatic making it a good place to stay for a while. I highly recommend the fish and chips, the pot pie and the Scottish eggs. The sticky toffee pudding is a riff on an English classic and a much lighter style. Best meal I have had in a long time. read more

First time visiting after they re-opened, and very pleasantly surprised! Great food, great service, great atmosphere, just a wonderful experience overall. The menu is very thoughtfully constructed and the meal was top-notch quality served by friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Modern take on English Pub Food. Everything we had was tasty! Friendly staff. Multiple serveres help you. Generous portions. It was a busy Friday night, kitchen felt a little slow. We would dine again Other: It gets busy- make a reservation. Small bar area, large outdoor seating area; parking lot My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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Hunter's Head has reopened with new management and an upgrade to the inside of the building, including a little more light. They have returned to the old school British pub favorites like chicken and leek pie and Welsh rarebit all with elevated quality. Service is great. Good family vibe. Prices reasonable given portion size and the quality. Reservations via the Resy app. Will be back for sure. read more

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The setting is lovely. Since new owners have come, the neighborhood friendly, quaint eatery is quite different. First, the prices have rocketed. And are unwarranted. Fish & chips is $32. And it is not done well with its hard fried batter on the fish. Be aware that EACH glass of iced tea is calculated separately. No refills. My friend and I split a wedge salad which was cut up and filled a large plate. The dressing was tangy and delicious. The desserts were also good. I don't know if I'll ever go again. The menu is not diverse and choices more expensive than they need to be. Too bad. I really enjoyed eating at the former place. No more stew, no more free delicious bread ( now it's delicious but not the same and there's a charge of $8 I think), no pot pies. Check the menu before you go. read more

Quick review: this place is perfect. All the wine by the glass is excellent, all the plates are notable, and the service is nice too. The setting is picturesque too. This is our local. read more

This was our first time coming here after the change of management. Exceeded all expectations, the food was incredible, service was fast, and the vibe of the restaurant is great. Definitely my new favorite spot, can't wait to try their entire menu! read more

Nice English pub vibes. Our server Caroline was super friendly and kept checking up on us. I really enjoyed my burger with their house cured bacon and my husband said his chicken pot pie was really good. read more

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Arrived back, and glad the food quality & service is still excellent. Definitely a local DC favorite. Came in late afternoon Saturday afternoon for my wife's birthday dinner, and seated after a short wait in the upper outdoor patio area. The day was a nice warm spring afternoon, and the low breeze was welcomed. The wooden patio table was large, and the seats very sturdy, but a bit hard to sit in. The lower patio with the tent is a bit louder, but good for general dining. Love the bar area too! Teen & I ordered a calamari and wife enjoyed a cesar salad for appetizers. All were very good, and the cesar was exceptional - and not overdressed. (+) For mains, we had the beef stroganoff & teen had the steak frites. Again, all were exceptional. The meat is from nearby Ayrshire farm, and very tender & flavorful. For afters there was a lemon sorbet in a hollowed out lemon (homemade, not store bought) and I had the sour cherry pie (good, but the filling seemed a bit underwhelming - but a very nice crust.) Price was not cheap with drinks & dessert ($60/person), but I'd say that it was commensurate with the quality of food & service. Service was very good (although the staff seemed to all be tired that day)- and the day manager did stop by all the tables to make sure we had what we needed. That was appreciated & nice to see. Glad we returned, and glad to see the Tavern doing well. Reservations highly suggested. Looking forward to returning. read more

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Recommended by friends we met at the Salamander Inn, Hunter's Head Tavern in Upperville was a great choice for a light dinner: Ayrshire Farm chicken pot pie, Caesar salad with shrimp, arugula salad with chicken, and cobb salad. The tavern was about to close for renovations and hopefully will return better than ever. read more

The HH is under new management and after looking at the ridiculous prices ($32 for fish and chips? $9 for bread which is complementary everywhere else??) I won't be back. The food used to be sourced locally, freshness was a big appeal, but sadly it isn't any longer. I have been a repeat customer since 2004 and have enjoyed lovely summer dinners on their patio, cozy meals in their main dining room in front of a wood burning fireplace, so it makes me sad. But I will not pay $24 for a hamburger and another $9 for fries. read more

Authentic posh English pub/tavern. Lovely setting and decor. Lots of great offerings, including drinks. That said, it's petty to charge $4 for "some more tartar sauce." All prices are a tad high IMO. And what British styled place doesn't offer regular black tea with dessert? Only options were chamomile, green, and the perfumed Earl gray. read more

We've been going to Hunter's Head for years, since it opened under its previous owner. It was always our go-to destination for special occasions or to meet family midway between Winchester and Fairfax. The new menu is very disappointing - many fewer options and ridiculous prices. $24 for a burger, plus $9 for chips (fries)??? Honestly, and I mean this without snark, I've had better burgers at Chili's. The other choices of our party were okay, but again - the prices are crazy. No sides are included with any dish anymore. We really want to see HH continue to be in operation, but we won't be back unless/until the new owners and their manager figure some things out. read more

I will begin this by saying that the Tavern is a lovely quaint restaurant that I have been waiting to go to for years. Today was a special occasion, a big Birthday for me so a perfect time to finally get to go. Unfortunately, the meal was hit or miss. To begin with, my son ordered a specific beer and was given a Miller Lite and told the waiter it didn't taste good and ordered a different beer (it wasn't until the bill came that we saw what he was given and that he was charged for both)! My fish and chips were very good, the fish was delicious. My son ordered the Bangers and Mash. The Bangers were good but where was the mash and peas? There was about a tablespoon of mash in total! For $28 you would expect a decent amount of what is probably the least expensive item in a grocery store! My husband ordered the Ploughmans Lunch. Being English, he grew up with this as one of his favorite dishes and was eagerly anticipating his lunch. Unfortunately, it was like the chef had run the plate (particularly the ham) under a faucet of salt. He is very sensitive to overly salty food and was unable to eat the ham and the eggs also had a layer of salt on top. Lastly, it was my birthday so we ordered two desserts. And the waiter just dropped them off, no candle, no birthday wishes, nothing at all. It's really a shame. I had been looking forward to going here for so long and between getting charged for incorrect items and overly heavy handed seasoning and paltry servings on my son's dish, it was very disappointing. I'm hoping you were having an off day as it can happen, I just wish it wasn't on my special day. read more

A beautiful evening from start to finish. The rosemary lamb loin was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful, and the wine selection was just as impressive. I especially loved what they've done with the space--such a refreshing and thoughtful update. We'll absolutely be back. read more

Hunter's Head Tavern - Lamb - New American Near Me - Upperville, Virginia

Went for the first time since new ownership and all the negative reviews hit the nail on the head. Have been going there for decades and were highly disappointed; prices, quality of food and selection. My favorite has always been the fish and chips with cod and now they use hake which does not lend itself to this meal, all batter and a thin piece of fish. We go to England often and nobody uses hake for fish and chips. Won't return unless I hear the old quality has returned. What a downgrade, sad! read more

When ordering the Cote de Boeuf, the waiter said it was an entree for two because he said you can only order this for two. So, we thought good, that is $43 apiece, not so bad. Oh no, we failed to see the pp as we did not look at the menu again. The waiter should have been clearer in his description. Additionally, the price on the website for this entree is $79 not $86 which is misleading. After 45 minutes, it finally arrived and it was trembling! Having already asked the waiter is this cooked rare, medium or what? He didn't seem to know. Had to send it back at which point we were told it would be another 30 minutes to adjust. We said stick it under the grill, no they would not do that, so another half hour. By that time the Yorkshire pudding was cold and I am not particularly keen on raw carrots and one small pot of bordelaise sauce, that was enough for one, not two. The salad you could hardly see, not enough for two. The potatoes were very good. I asked for some salt and the waiter went to get some and he just stuck his hand in the salt and put it in a small dish. This happened twice because he did not give me enough in the first place. (untouched by human hand!) Then I asked for some English mustard, only to be told Grey Poupon was the only thing they had. No thank you. Then I asked for horseradish to no avail. Thought this was trying to be an English Pub. As you can guess, I am English, but have been over here in this area for many years. Your prices are ridiculous in my book. I must say I have not enough good things to say about Tremolo. Margaret Gardner read more

The setting of this historic building creates a beautiful ambiance to dine. The service was friendly and food was delivered surprisingly quickly. I ordered the Cobb salad which had by far the most bacon I've ever seen on a salad. It was a large portion so I had extra for the next day. Fabulous B ordered the fish and chips and we both enjoyed the skinny hand cut fries. One note, we sat in the small dining room on the right when you enter and we could clearly and distinctly hear the conversation of the other patrons at the large table behind us. It's not a destination for an intimate chat unless you don't mind sharing with the entire small room. read more

Very sad to see all the changes to the menu with the new owner. Over priced and limited food choices. I miss the old Hunter Head. Will not return after so many wonderful years. Big Mistake to new ownership. I saw two tables leave after seeing the changes. I almost left but gave it a chance. read more

Hunter's Head Tavern has been a favorite of my husband and I for a good 20 years. We went for Mother's Day for the first time since they re-opened and were so disappointed. The menu leaves a lot to be desired. The fun chalk boards and regular pub menu has been transformed into . . . well . . . not much. They did at least keep the fish and chips which were always one of my go-to's. When it arrived, I had to go find my waitress to ask for ketchup, malt vinegar, and some more tartar sauce--the tartar sauce that came with the meal was enough for about 4 bites. I was floored when I was told I would have to pay $4 for each teaspoon of both tartar sauce and ketchup! When I expressed my unbelief I was given "complimentary" teaspoons of both sauces. I never got any malt vinegar. Bread and butter, which used to arrive at the table automatically, is now listed on the menu as costing $9. For bread and butter? The meals of the rest of our party were lacking and over priced. For instance, my daughter-in-law ordered chicken Milanese. It came with the chicken and some arugula on the top--that was it. Pasta? Rice? The food that we did receive was delicious and the drinks were good. But I will not be returning. I am so sad to lose such a wonderful restaurant and hope they eventually return to their roots of simple, delicious, and reasonably priced pub food. read more

We visit all the time. It's actually my mother's favorite restaurant in all of northern VA! The ambience and service is excellent! My favorite dish is the Cobb Salad with fried calamari (delicious!) Highly recommend this great local spot. read more

We have been going to Hunters Head for over 20 years and couldn't wait to go for the remodel reopening. Wow!! What an utter disappointment. The prices are more, Which we expected but not a decrease in food portions and quality. If you want bread it's now $9.00 and when you order a burger it now an additional 9.00 for a side of fries. The blt and burger are the size of a slider. The blt was on a small untoasted burger bun with canned tomatoes. It was horrible! Please bring back the old quality and portions of food. read more

This is hands-down our favorite pub. If it wasn't an hour drive, we'd be here every single week! I was born and raised in England, and this feels like home to me. My husband loves their fish and chips, and it's the best one I've had stateside so far that replicates home. Second best is the fish and chips at Hawk and Griffin. But this pub is adorable! The food is consistently good. The burger was really good with the GF bun. Last time we both had the steak frites and loved it too. The service is always very quick. They're very accommodating. I love sitting outside in the spring and summer, but the inside is great too. It is quaint, very British-feeling, and has great decor. Love the beams. Love the bar setting. Love the wooden floors. Love everything about this place. Like I said, if it wasn't closer to me, I'd be here all the time. 10/10. We've even here a few times now, and we'll be back many, many more. read more

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One of my favorite places to eat! I normally go for lunch, while on day trips to Middleburg. The lunches are always filling and the ingredients are so fresh. The atmosphere is always wonderful! read more

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. read more

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. read more

First time eating there, food was great & Krista was exceptional, very attentive , very polite , I never needed anything, she was always there, great at her job!! I noticed she was waiting on a number of tables at same time & kept everyone in check. Ambience was great, very cozy, quiet & loved outdoor seating. Small town...looked like a lot of locals, my kind of setting. Thanks to all the hard working employees there, being a waitress is a thankless job so very much appreciate great service for a change, would most definitely go back!! read more

We order a whole lot of food from Hunters Head to cater our housewarming party. WOW!!! The food was amazing and we received compliments from every guest. The staff there rocks and worked really hard to make this a tremendous success for us. Thank you Hunters Head and staff.....amazing job!! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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The food was delicious, and the manager was incredibly kind and welcoming. The patio is beautiful and creates a great ambiance. I definitely recommend visiting! read more

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. read more

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Great food at a great value. We had a wonderful lunch. We ate outside under the tent and it was sublime.

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. read more

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! read more

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

Hunter's Head Tavern - Bangers and mash - New American Near Me - Upperville, Virginia

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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 !! read more

Hunter's Head Tavern - Exterior sign on the building !! - New American Near Me - Upperville, Virginia

For a milestone birthday dinner we were put in the dreary back room where the table was too high for the very uncomfortable chairs. They forgot our apps and didn't seem to care. The food did not live up to the reviews. For instance, the steak was tough and wasn't charred but rather a medium brown color. Other dishes were meh. The strawberry rhubarb pie was delicious and of course a better restaurant would been gracious and said they were comping the desserts since they forgot the apps...and it was a birthday. Sorry, if they were having an off night, but it cost them customers and this bad review. read more

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! read more

Service was wonderful. Cobb salad was excellent. Great drinks. Pleasant atmosphere. Will definitely come back and recommend.