# Hardens: Restaurant Guide — London & UK Food Reviews > Trusted UK restaurant guide with diner-sourced reviews and detailed ratings. (iPhone/iPad app by Hardens Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardens-restaurant-guide/id949622414 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hardens Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/365310174) - Category: Food & Drink, Travel - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.2 · 91 MB - Released: 2015-02-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardens-restaurant-guide/id949622414/reviews.md ## What is Hardens? TELLING IT HOW IT IS! Your trusted guide to the UK's Best Restaurants + Avoid bad restaurants & discover brilliant ones + Founded 1991 + Trusted reviews and detailed ratings + Over 3,000 entries, updated in real time + New club with special benefits and access + Powerful search by price, food quality, cuisine + Book online (selected restaurants) + Journal meals out in your restaurant diary + Restaurant news, with constant updates + Browse curated collections of recommendations WHY YOU CAN TRUST OUR REVIEWS Decide where to eat based on socially sourced, carefully curated ratings and reviews. Votes are taken from 1,000s of fellow foodies, who take part annually in the Harden's Annual National Diners Poll. Harden's editors then carefully weed this data for cheats and distil the feedback into statistically-derived ratings and short reports quoting from diner feedback. Since 1991, we've been "telling it like it is" based on one of the UK's most detailed surveys of restaurant-goers. Each year, approximately, 8,000 ‘reporters’ (that's what we call diners who take part in the survey) contribute 50,000 reviews. And now you can even submit reports to us directly from the App. COVERING LONDON & THE UK With detailed coverage of the UK and London, the app features over 1,400 listings outside the capital, and more than 1,400 within London itself. (Outside London, that’s more listings than our rival, the Good Food Guide; and inside London, about five times as many reviews as the Good Food Guide!) INTRODUCING HARDEN’S CLUB (FREE & PLATINUM) Launching in early 2021 (pandemic allowing), Harden’s Platinum is a new level of Harden’s membership linking Harden’s community of diners with the UK’s best Restaurants and Hotels. + Gain access to a kitchen tour or an area that would otherwise be out-of-bounds. + Enjoy a perk like a complimentary course or glass of English Sparkling wine. + Access a special rate as a thank you when you spend more than average at a particular establishment You will also receive priority access and special rates when booking "Harden's Invites" events and online happenings. SUBSCRIBE TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR APP Although you can search for restaurants by name within the free version of the App, its powerful search features and constant updating of its restaurant data are only available to subscribers • Annual subscription - UK & London Restaurants, Pubs, & Cafés • Lasts one year (12 months from purchase) • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable • Visit https://www.hardens.com/terms-and-conditions for terms of use • Visit https://www.hardens.com/terms-and-conditions for privacy policy information ## Key features - Trusted restaurant reviews - Detailed ratings and reports - Over 3,000 updated entries - Powerful search filters - Curated collections - Restaurant diary - Club benefits and access ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Annual UK + London Restaurants | $9.99 | per year | | Annual UK + London Restaurants | $7.49 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 28) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardens-restaurant-guide/id949622414/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Prefude *2026-04-27, version 2025.0.2* Theatre Royal,Norwich.11/02/26 Excellent service. Good Food and drink. Always a pleasure to dine here before a theatre performance. Caroline ### 1/5 — Awful app *2025-10-03* Map goes in and out without being touched. Search is hopeless. Panel with ‘distance from' and other stuff keeps getting the way. And distance from where anyway! Useless app ### 2/5 — Poor app *2024-08-07* The app has limited functionality - practically 1990s level. You can’t move around on the map or switch between map and list view. There is no search by cuisine type. Reviews are still good but poor functionality makes it a pain. Also having paid for the app, having a landing page asking for more money each time you open the app is really irritating. ### 5/5 — Go To London Restaurant App *2024-01-26* Informed, objective and up to date. Best in class. ### 1/5 — Buggy *2022-11-16* Uninstalled within minutes **Developer response:** Sorry if you have encountered a bug. We have very few crashes that show in our metrics - please contact support@hardens.com if you have a problem. ### 2/5 — When it works it’s great but often has glitches *2022-09-28* Regular glitches on this app, today I can’t sign in, when I tried my husband’s app I can’t get location to work. Support from Hardens generally not good. Have left 2 voice messages and sent one email and 2 to 3 weeks later still have not had a reply. All a shame as the guide is v helpful. **Developer response:** Thanks for your kind words about the guide but sorry you have had an issue. We respond to all messages and voicemails although the period you mentioned was an extremely busy one with releasing our new version and there may have been a backlog. Please bear with! ### 4/5 — Great Find *2022-04-14* Came across this App via a restaurant link on Instagram. Great information and easy to use the App. Kinda use this like Trip advisor If you write reviews on this you receive reward of free annual subscription which is great if you wish to consider a further purchase. Restaurant choices can be a minefield so this App can be useful Be great if the App could link discounts to dine **Developer response:** Thanks for your great review. Please check out our Platinum club which provides special benefits and offers at top restaurant and with luxury travel and food suppliers. ### 4/5 — Why have ratings dropped from my membership app? *2022-01-05* Generally a great app but the ratings for food service and ambience are no longer showing on my search screen restaurant list. This is essential for the app to be of use!! And app support does not allow me to message anyone….so on this basis I’m going to have to rate this a single a star until someone fixes it and contacts me! **Developer response:** Glad to hear you generally find this a great app, but sorry to hear you have encountered problems. The problem you report is not one anyone else has told us about. If it is ongoing, please contact support@hardens.com. If this problem is now sorted, please up-rate us! ### 1/5 — Un-usable app that pushes for paid subscription *2021-06-17* The app looks awful on a recent iPhone, no effort whatsoever has been put into maintaining it. It’s uncomfortable to use, doesn’t really add any value over a google maps search and the search feature is disabled unless you pay. For the company: invest in software development and design before social media ads. **Developer response:** Sorry it has not worked well for you. Were you in Dark Mode? This was not well supported and has been fixed in our latest release. Otherwise, we receive very few complaints about the UX. The search feature is disabled unless you pay... struggling to see your problem with that? Do you expect us to work for free? ### 1/5 — No password recovery function *2021-01-27* Very poor UX. On the Login screen the email field whites out the text so you can’t see if you’re entering the correct email address. Next screen doesn’t recognise my email and doesn’t include a password recovery option. I’ve cancelled my subscription as I can’t go any further into the site. **Developer response:** Sorry you have had this problem. I think this related to problems with displaying Dark Mode, which have now been fixed in the latest release. ## Frequently asked questions about Hardens ### What does the Harden's app do? The Harden's app serves as a trusted guide to the UK's best restaurants, helping users discover brilliant dining establishments and avoid disappointing ones. It provides detailed ratings, real-time updates, and curated collections of recommendations based on extensive diner feedback. ### What are the key features of the Harden's app? Key features include trusted reviews from thousands of diners, detailed ratings and reports, over 3,000 real-time updated restaurant entries, powerful search filters by price, food quality, and cuisine, curated collections, and the ability to journal meals out. Subscribers also gain access to exclusive club benefits and enhanced search functionality. ### How much does the Harden's app cost? The app offers a free version that allows searching for restaurants by name. However, its powerful search features and constant updating of restaurant data are available through an annual subscription. There are also optional in-app purchases for Harden's Club membership tiers. ### What is the Harden's Club? Harden's Club is a new membership level offering special benefits and access to UK's best restaurants and hotels. Members can gain access to exclusive areas, enjoy perks like complimentary courses, and receive special rates. There are free and platinum membership options available. ### How are the reviews generated? Reviews are generated from socially sourced, carefully curated ratings and feedback from thousands of fellow foodies who participate in the Harden's Annual National Diners Poll. Harden's editors then meticulously weed this data for accuracy and distill it into statistically-derived ratings and short reports quoting diner feedback. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2025.0.3 — 2026-05-06 Now featuring enhanced restaurant searches for multiple cuisines, making it easier than ever to find restaurants serving your favourite dishes. Plus, we've upgraded our dark mode support for a sleek and seamless dining experience, day or night. Update now and explore the culinary delights at your fingertips! ### 2025.0.2 — 2026-01-22 Now featuring enhanced restaurant searches for multiple cuisines, making it easier than ever to find restaurants serving your favourite dishes. Plus, we've upgraded our dark mode support for a sleek and seamless dining experience, day or night. Update now and explore the culinary delights at your fingertips! ### 2025.0.1 — 2025-12-10 Now featuring enhanced restaurant searches for multiple cuisines, making it easier than ever to find restaurants serving your favourite dishes. Plus, we've upgraded our dark mode support for a sleek and seamless dining experience, day or night. Update now and explore the culinary delights at your fingertips! ### 2025.0.0 — 2025-12-08 Now featuring enhanced restaurant searches for multiple cuisines, making it easier than ever to find restaurants serving your favourite dishes. Plus, we've upgraded our dark mode support for a sleek and seamless dining experience, day or night. Update now and explore the culinary delights at your fingertips! ### 2024.0.0 — 2024-01-16 Now featuring enhanced restaurant searches for multiple cuisines, making it easier than ever to find restaurants serving your favourite dishes. Plus, we've upgraded our dark mode support for a sleek and seamless dining experience, day or night. 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