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Nº 345 in 363 in Chorley

Nº 70 of 71 British in Chorley

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I recently came to the bowling green to have the carvery, the meat choice was good however the veg was very minimal with little left in the pans of each choice making it not really worth the money

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Laura Willgoose . 2024-10-17

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Lovely charming pub and restaurant with good food

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Prof Hindsight . 2024-10-15

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Great experience. Had heard mixed reviews, but couldn't fault the food or the service.

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Chrissie Fuller . 2024-10-09

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Really nice Carvery, lovely staff and friendly people.

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Sophie Julian . 2024-10-04

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Always a pleasant visit and meal, staff look us great, .

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Dean Brocken . 2024-10-02

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Good place to visit friendly staff good food good price

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derrick walsh . 2024-09-30

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Decent Sunday roast staff were very nice and took care of us well. Food was good.

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Joe Lad . 2024-09-29

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Very good food and great service. We will be visiting again soon.

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Craig Swinglehurst . 2024-09-17

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We had the carvery,the food was dry, the roast potatoes tasted like frozen potatoes cooked in cheap fat,the mash was disgusting and the veg was bone dry. The prices were not very reasonable and £6 for a pint of strongbow dark fruits!!! The staff were very nice and it was clean. Would I recommend or ever go back? Definitely not!

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Roy Nicholas . 2024-09-14

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Staff are so helpful and willing.....much appreciated.

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Keith Hodgson . 2024-09-11

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We had a fabulous time for our son's birthday on the weekend! The good was great and the service even better! I cannot recommend the place highly enough!

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Natassia Parry . 2024-09-09

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Plenty of choice we had the Sunday carvery it could have just been a little hotter but the quality of food and price was good.

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Linda Hirst . 2024-09-08

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Went for a carvery staff lovely atmosphere nice however the meats under the lamps had flys landing on the meat really off putting luckily a staff member brought new gammon out so had to have that as already suffering with gastric conditions it really was off putting they need to ensure the meats are covered

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louise mckenna . 2024-08-31

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Great carvery. Clean and tidy. We were served by Louise who was very friendly and helpful

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Claire Armour-Smith . 2024-08-25

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Lovely family place, great for children with indoor and outdoor play areas including interactive screens and childs arcades. Food is very reasonably priced with a good selection. Nice selection of ice cream and drinks. Plenty of parking available.

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Katrina Stocks . 2024-08-25

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Had a lovely birthday meal here yesterday with my son and grandson.

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Deb Mc . 2024-08-23

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Bog standard average cheap just about acceptable lunch place

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Jackie Walton . 2024-08-21

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Nice Sunday carvery some of the vegetables were overcooked but the beef was nice.

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Chris Martin . 2024-08-18

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Great place for families, good food good atmosphere ☺️

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John Goulding . 2024-08-17

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Friendly staff, tasty food, lovely services,clean, pocket friendly

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Hellen Gitahi . 2024-08-10

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Appalled at the state of my food today - absolutely freezing and not nice when it was returned "hot" I've given three stars for service as I couldn't fault the young girl on service and the guy on the front as they were polite and gracious when I complained but, for the 'chef' to serve cold food is just awful. My nephews chicken nuggets could have broken glass they were that hard and chewy and they appeared to have been re fried more than twice! My friend ordered the fish - but they failed to mention in order no tartare sauce ( yes a minor inconvenience but when the rest of the order was shocking it adds up!) Carvery meat looked like it had been there for days as it was so dried out from the heating lamps and the carvery in general looked like a dogs dinner. When we arrived the pub was half empty so not as if they were run off their feet with orders either. I was going to make a formal complaint to a manager but to be honest I just wanted to get out of there. Not a good experience and won't be retuning.

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Vic Griffiths . 2024-08-09

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Staff are very friendly, there is a great play area for the kids and the food has always been spot on.

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Deb Fitzsimons . 2024-08-06

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The food and service was brilliant as always very good food and friendly service

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Christine Martin . 2024-08-06

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Fantastic selection of ice creams and great service from Dom behind the bar

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Kay M . 2024-08-05

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Disappointed to be fair. There was only turkey on the carvery and most of the buckets were empty so not much choice. it was not really a carvery. Pretty poor order management.

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gareth jones . 2024-08-04

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run of the mill pub food - menu needs updating more often. good wine by the bottle at reasonable prices

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Chris Neary . 2024-08-02

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Play area could be a bit better like bsll pool area etc but on the whole nice clean place for the little kids to play

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Gordon Wilson . 2024-07-16

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We had a bit of a wait for our food even though the pub didn't seem that busy. But when it came it was amazing well presented and lots of it 😁

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Karen Thornton . 2024-07-15

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Great visit, service great, carvery great value for money, friendly atmosphere and the staff are very attentive. Thank you

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Ian Foden-green . 2024-07-13

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Bit tight on meat portions plus all the veg was extremely dry looked like it was sat there for hours not rated at all will not be going back waste of money

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Claire Reid . 2024-07-13

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Visited with my family, great food and friendly staff. Carvery is great along with the menu, food came out fast and piping hot. drinks great value. decor is inviting and a great outside area, great sun trap, when we get some sun. Will be coming back

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Lesley Williams . 2024-07-13

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Great Service and Lovely Homemade meals 😍

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Christopher Davies . 2024-07-12

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We decided to drop by for lunch as we saw it was doing carverys and quite close to where we live. It's a lovely pub really friendly atmosphere and the staff where lovely and polite. The food was amazing. The veg was lovely and fresh and the roasties where good but for my own preference I'd have liked them a bit crisper but they was still delicious. The cakes are amazing and we throughly enjoyed our visit and will be back soon.

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Roxy Duncan . 2024-07-03

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Lovely place for an inexpensive lunch.

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Anita Brakewell . 2024-06-26

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Main meal had hair in. Let the waitress know no action or apology. Service was poor and extra training is clearly needed. Good kids area.

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Eamonn McGoldrick . 2024-06-25

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Worst carvery meal I've ever had in my life. Awful

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Michael Ryding . 2024-06-23

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Absolutely lovely staff and food, the staff were so welcoming and really made us feel comfortable. We will definitely be returning 😁

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Naomi Phillips . 2024-06-21

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Been for tea tonight, rang up to see how busy they were, said they could fit us in, so reserved a table quick service, tasty food. Great service from our waitress Louise.

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Rosalyn Naylor . 2024-06-15

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Food was surprisingly good (even for the kids, veggies and vegans) and staff were very nice and very helpful. Kids play area, great bonus. Really well ran pub.

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Eve C . 2024-06-15

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Had my sons christening party in the function room, staff were great from booking until leaving! Really helpful, nothing was too much trouble and friendly. Food was good, plenty of it and very reasonable price per head. Would definitely recommend the Bowling Green for anyone looking for a function room!

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Liz Foley . 2024-06-02

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Value for money, great carvery mmmmmmm

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Sam Walford . 2024-05-31

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Meat left under lights caused it to dry out

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fran gussin . 2024-05-26

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Great carvery! We went to Harwood Hall for Sunday lunch and paid more for so much less. The quality is way better too. Excuse the excessive amount of mustard in the pic!

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Danny Hill . 2024-05-20

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We stopped on our way past for lunch. We were so surprised to see such a nice menu with some really different dishes from place. The food was first class and the staff were very friendly. Really was impressed

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aaron duigenan . 2024-05-14

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We ate off the new menu and were very impressed. The little starters bowls are very tasty - we had the hot honey chicken, then had the Moroccan kebab, it was delish. The staff are friendly, it has quick service and such a good play area for little ones.

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Soph B . 2024-05-12

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nice relaxing place great for kids play in the beer garden and arcade food a bit pricey tho.

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Jackson Kornas . 2024-05-11

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Were we was placed to have a meal Me feel cramped up and the waitresses Kept bumping into and my side Twice they got it wrong Then the fries what came out was Burnt we Did say something To the waitresses Saying there would bring some more out So when they came out They also Were Burnt meal finished Very disappointed with been coming there 4 years . absolutely dont think We Be back

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Gillian Bilsborough . 2024-05-09

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We had the carvery meats spot on, had a choice of turkey, beef, and gammon. 3 different sizes of meals available. Would have liked lamb or 1 other meat as a choice.

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Ian Thomas . 2024-05-09

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Called in with family all had a carvery. The best food I've tasted for a long time you could not find a fault . And price was very reasonable. Staff was.polite did a good job tell the chef is food was very good how ever the roast potatoes could of been a bit browner.. thank you for agreat meal we will see you soon

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Graham Darbyshire . 2024-05-04

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I must say that myself and family were very disappointed with the recent carvery we had on Sunday the 28th of April. The meat was quite nice as was the gravy and Yorkshire puddings however the compliments stop right there . The rest of the meal was diabolical though to be honest. Veg was cold, the roast potatoes were very hard and tasteless , the most unappetising part though was the mash which had hard lumps in it. We passed on our critique to the waitress and there was absolutely no come back from the chef or management. Best part of £80 wasted . Please don’t throw your money away , I really don’t like to be so critical but felt we were totally robbed 😩

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Helen Edwards . 2024-05-03

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Drove from Horwich because it had a kids play area, which to be fair wasn't too bad. But the food.... Wow it was bad. I paid over £15 for a burger that was dryer than the Sahara with what looked like Aldi fries. My daughter had the cheese pie which tasted more like mash than cheese. Really disappointed.

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Mark Hutchinson . 2024-04-14

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Lovely carvery! All fresh and hot, will be returning

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Carys Farrell . 2024-04-13

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We regularly go here for carvery but it’s not as good as once was. Meat portions have gone smaller and poorer quality. The roast potatoes are awful and today’s mash was wet, sloppy and tasteless. The front of house staff have all changed and the bar staff who served me today seemed to see me as an inconvenience to their chatting. The whole place was much quieter than usual as well. Things need to improve.

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Simon Murrey . 2024-04-07

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Bit disappointed with the carvery the meat was very nicely cooked, however the vegetables were overcooked and soggy.

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Jennifer Murray . 2024-04-06

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Came here on my wife's birthday as she was really looking forward to a good carvery and we heard this place was good. Upon arrival we are told that they have no beef or turkey so if you want the carvery it's gammon or nothing. Not much of a carvery then is it. So disappointed, won't be coming back.

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Gavin B . 2024-04-06

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Visited evening 21st March, very quiet. Was very impressed with decor as it’s been a few years since I last visited. My food was really nice in fact everyone’s was , didn’t see anyone have anything from the carvery. The service was disappointing, maybe due to there only being a couple of staff. We ordered a main and a dessert but had to go to the bar to ask for our pud to be brought out. As my friend approached the bar the staff member initially turned away from us even though there was no one else at the bar. We also saw other customers waiting to be served at the bar. Overall we had a lovely evening and enjoyed our food. I would visit again but it wouldn’t be on my go to list.

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Kirsty brown . 2024-04-03

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We were on our way into Chorley after a busy day and we're looking forward to dinner. We drove past the Bowling Green and decided to turn around and go back to it. Best decision ever! The food is excellent, the choice and quality of meats - turkey, beef and ham were all cooked to perfection. Vegetables were varied and also first rate. Would've loved to try dessert but had no room. Great value for money. We will certainly be back.

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Christine Tomlinson . 2024-04-03

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Not as busy has the last time.perhaps because of the prices.seem to have gone up

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stephen redmayne . 2024-03-22

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Really poor nowadays. A rip off too.

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Stuart Smith . 2024-03-10

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Quite noisy environment, My husband and I had the Wrexham chicken it was quite dry the chips was frozen chips I was expecting home cooked chips, green beans was nice, my daughter had cheesy garlic bread and creamy muchrooms which see said was good, 3 grandchildren had chicken nuggets and chips which they like and was enough on plate. Not somewhere I would go again.

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Lynne Barnes . 2024-03-03

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Chips were undercooked, asked to recook and came back still undercooked. All staff were grumpy, especially front of house. No soft play as advertised, children’s area was very poor. First and last time visiting this place…very disappointed

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Chloe Bethwaite . 2024-03-03

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Wasn’t really good at all. Didn’t enjoy the cold food. Poor selection. We’ve had some really good food there in the past so a big let down.

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Kevin Iddon . 2024-03-02

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Husband and I used to be regulars at the Carvery when it first started some years ago was quite disappointed when we went on Sunday, it was no where near as good as it used to be, won't be going again.

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Susan Donnelly . 2024-03-01

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Cheap food for kids. The play area is free and good for toddlers. Separate adult area nearer the carvery. Worth a visit if you like that sort of thing.

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ChrisG G . 2024-02-24

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Lovely place to visit especially in the summer but they need to get rid of all the wasp nest otherwise we will only eat indoors

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Anthony Gussin . 2024-02-20

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Great family pub good kids area shame the outside was out of bounds.

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Louise Wells . 2024-02-18

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Had a lovely evening meal.Breakfast the next morning not so good, mushrooms were cold and toast was anemic so for that 4 stars given but staff were friendly and helpful.

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Jinny Bee . 2024-01-26

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Poor carvery dried up vegetables and dry beef had to ask for replacement vegetables use to come often 6 years ago sorry it's not what it used to be pity lovely place and the gentleman how was behind the bar did come over and asked if we were happy he did apologise....

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Simon Steedman . 2024-01-24

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We had the carvery which was very good apart from mash and veg was cold ,it was quiet when we arrived but grandson enjoyed playing in the play area.

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Laura Smith . 2024-01-22

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Another Sunday another good meal. My wife and I look forward to our Sunday carvery, always a clean plate..

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thomas howarth . 2024-01-21

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Called on Sunday for the carvery. Was OK. The turkey and gammon was lovely. Nice gravy and mash but the veg wasn't great. Service was good. Nice and friendly On the whole as a carvery it was value for money.

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Susan Earlam . 2024-01-18

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Went with visiting family between Christmas and New Year so quite quiet. 1st visit into the adult area which has table service, except for carvery. Child friendly area, visited previously, can get noisy but seating is in various areas if you want quieter. Food reasonably priced and plenty of variety. All in all a good place to eat out.

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Marie T . 2024-01-14

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Enjoyed our brief visit today. Great food and good pint. Made very welcome on arrival by Sophie, cheered us up no end. Thank you.

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John Hulme . 2024-01-10

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Just been in today as heard it had been taken over by new management. Well I can say it was a massive improvement from to food to the friendly service. Will definitely be coming back again in the future.

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Chris Allen . 2024-01-07

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I take my family here occasionally,it's always friendly,very friendly professional staff and is clearly run very well.Also the my kids love the outdoor play area on sunny days.

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Mark Rigby . 2024-01-04

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From today 02/01/24 carvery is 7 days a week. Friendly welcome, hot tasty food. Small carvery + soup £8.95. Regular £ 10.95 plenty of veg meat choice, beef, turkey,and gammon Going again with friends on Friday.

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Pauline Lee . 2024-01-02

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Had a birthday party here for our middle child, entertainment area was fun for them and the food was incredible. Thoroughly enjoyed 👍

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Si B . 2023-12-31

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I went here with my friend for a nice meal. We both enjoyed the food a lot and the staff were very friendly and chatty. We were very impressed with the children play area and will definitely come again with our families. Visited over the Christmas period. Lovely atmosphere and food was lovely. They had a really good Grinch display which was very impressive.

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Colin Brophy . 2023-12-30

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Called in for lunch, my mother in law ordered fish &chips. Said it was the best she had ever eaten. Generous portions. My wife and myself both enjoyed our meal. Excellent service. Not many people in on Thursday lunch, hence the 3 Star for atmosphere. Will definitely return.

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James Moss . 2023-12-28

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Christmas day amazing 🤩 Great food, amazing service thank you. I would recommend Christmas day. Thank you again and again xx😘

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Gail Lang . 2023-12-25

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Lovely place children loved the breakfast with Santa brilliantly put together characters were amazing 🤩

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Rebecca Spillane . 2023-12-16

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It's mediocre, foods ok nothing special, they only do the carvery at weekends no which is a shame. Always use to be busy, but only a handful of people there now. My friend needed a gluten free menu, but this wasn't catered for, although they were able to advise what they could provide, by showing an allergies folder.

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Chrissy B . 2023-12-15

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Very nice food, a bit slow on service.

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broadyboy55 . 2023-12-11

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A local pub to us and one that we enjoy going to about twice a month on average. It has an adults section and a family section. As somebody that is hearing impaired, there is always somewhere quiet to sit. The food has always been good and the service is excellent too. A big car park with an overflow car park is most useful at busy times. It’s a 10/10 from us. Btw, the dirty fries are a little bit awesome!!! 🤩🤩🤩

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Nancy Phillips . 2023-12-05

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We had our son’s 1st birthday party in the private function room and I can’t recommend it enough. It was perfectly spacious for all of our family and friends with an added bonus of a separate room at the back for the buffet. We had lots of compliments about the food and how delicious it was! The children could also enjoy the play area which had lots of things to keep them entertained. The staff can’t do enough to help you! Will be going back for the delicious food and any event we may have in the future!

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Emma W . 2023-12-03

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Great service, great food friendly 😁

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Jared Yates . 2023-11-29

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Came for a meal with the family, the children love the kids area, lots for them to do and keeps them entertained. The food arrived piping hot and was delicious. Will definitely be going back!

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Amber Roocroft . 2023-11-21

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Went in recently for a Christening and the food was seriously tasty. Especially the quiche. Will definitely return to try a roast soon! Atmosphere was good for a family oriented dining experience. Alot of things to keep the kids preoccupied and out of the way of the dining area. Friendly and attentive staff. Good experience

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Kersh Lloyd . 2023-11-20

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Decent carvery here. Atmosphere was really nice too. Was here on a Sunday afternoon. Definitely come back again.

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Scott Burley . 2023-11-12

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The vegetables on the carvery were very very dry as they were left uncovered the hole time we were there

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Michael Carter . 2023-11-12

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Great family meal out the food was great and the service from the manager was excellent, we will be back

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Ashley Cross . 2023-11-08

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Excellent venue for a wedding reception party . All food was delicious and good value for money . Staff polite & friendly

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Julie Gabbott . 2023-11-02

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Great carvery just get there early or book ..the last time we went there was 45 in the queue👍

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Jed RY . 2023-11-01

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First visit here for lunch with a friend and it was quiet and the staff were lovely and friendly. The food was nice. My friend had the chicken and bacon salad and I had the veg and goats cheese flatbread with chicken. Lovely food, only one small point was the flatbread was really crispy so couldn't cut it or wrap it but everything else was nice. No idea if dogs are allowed but if they are we will definitely be visiting again. Update: My third visit today and lovely flatbread that was soft and tasty. Staff lovely again and just missed out on the 5th star for me as it's not dog friendly unfortunately. Everything else is great.

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Claire Nolan . 2023-10-27

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Food amount was quite small even tho I bought a large ;/

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lee dorney . 2023-10-27

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Not been here for sometime but it's had a make over since then & a dam good one too. The food was delicious and definitely going to return.

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stephen wilson . 2023-10-23

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Lovely staff, food was delicious. Very reasonable price.

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Geraldine Denton . 2023-10-21

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Only went for a drink it was very quiet.

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Simon Barton . 2023-10-13

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Great place for kids. Could use a bit more proactivity to prevent adults from running around the tables when little ones are around. Food is great, staff friendly

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chris manucal . 2023-10-10

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We go regular with kids they can run riot while you chill out lol foods Gone up but nothing to much £20 for a steak good beer and nice place

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David Beardsworth . 2023-10-07

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