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“Great food, fantastic service”

The Harbour Cafe Bar & Restaurant
Ranked #1 of 1 Quick Bites in Whitwell
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Reviewed 4 September 2019 via mobile

We came across the Habour Cafe following a recent trip to Rutland Water and what a find, although judging from the other like minded guests it's no secret, plus what a view over Rutland Water!

Good quality, well cooked food with ample portions. Service was excellent even at a busy time and nothing was too much trouble.

Clean, welcoming and dog friendly too.

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank Trip619320
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Reviewed 2 September 2019

Such a friendly cafe with an excellent view, they menue is a wind range off cold and hot food delicious sausage sandwich at a good price definitely recommend this cafe to anyone who’s going to Rutland water plus very friendly staff !

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank Mia C
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Reviewed 29 July 2019

This is a charming little cafe which is clearly loved by the locals and the tourist alike.

A good range of hot and cold food options and a lovely view of Rutland Water.

Staff are very pleasant and helpful.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 15 July 2019 via mobile

Queued up for ages to find like 4 or 5 people but 1 taking orders and payments on 1 till ?? Then had to wait for a simple coffee , given a table number , for a coffee ??? 1 bottle of water 1.50 ?? Get real
Slow pace not good value would not recommend or return

Date of visit: July 2019
2  Thank 891alistairs
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Reviewed 7 July 2019

We arrived on a Saturday just as the rain stated to fall. Despite being busy we were served in reasonable time. It took a while to pay as the card machine was struggling to connect but the coffees were waiting for us even before we had paid. The food also arrived very quickly. Very efficient service and my fried chicken sandwich was good.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Thank Simon M
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