"We liked the look of this place straightaway. It is a large pub, uncluttered and with large tables spread throughout the space available, many occupied on a Sunday lunchtime by families with young children, such as ours. The staff were friendly and approachable, so all of our early impressions were favourable, and our order was speedily taken at the bar. On the subject of the bar, this pub features several well-known and well-respected real ales, so all good so far.The menu. however, was too large for a diner to feel really comfortable that the meals they ordered did not come straight from the freezer, and sadly, this was the case with some of the food we ordered. I chose the three-meat roast, and at least one of the meats, the pork I think, had that taste that food left too long in the deep-freeze tends to acquire. I had the same impression with some of the vegetables, notably the carrots.The beef was also disappointing, being rather sinewy and fatty. The quantities, however, were very generous, and at least one of our party, normally a hearty eater, had trouble finishing her meal.All in all, I felt a little let down by the Hanover. They've got such a lot going for them; ideal premises, a good catchment area, pleasant and efficient staff, but by offering such a vast menu, there must have been at least 50 dishes on offer, they sacrifice quality for quantity."
