Crown Carvery The Farmer's Arms in South Ribble

All you can eat breakfast, how can you beat that

Good carvery, good prices. Only critique was the Apple Pie got served with a very small portion of custard, would've been much better with more.

I left a review a couple of weeks ago to say how loud the music was. However, we came on Boxing Day as a large party and have to say it was brilliant. Well organised good service and food and not noisy at all. Several of the party said we will have to do it again next year. I think we will be back before that. Thank you

Food took a while to arrive but was offered refund when it eventually came. Was very tasty though.

We (a party of six) had lunch here on Christmas Day our reservation was for 3.30pm, we arrived a little early and the restaurant was very busy, we managed to find seats in the bar area until our table was ready. We didn’t have to wait long before a lady showed us to our table and our preordered starters were served to us, which we all enjoyed. Then we went up to the carvery for our main course, a selection of beef, turkey and gammon were available including pigs in blankets and nice selection of vegetables and potatoes which were lovely and hot. Then a nice selection of desserts which were also preordered, the staff were very friendly, attentive and did a marvellous job of looking after all of us. Throughly enjoyable, Thanks to all of the staff for everything and Best Wishes For 2025.

Used app but ended up going to bar to chase after 20 mins,meals not arriving at same time, no apology from staff

Staff were really friendly and polite. Food was delicious. Possible improvement a little more room between our table and the next. U would struggle if 4 on each table to get in and out. We went on Christmas Day

Brilliant service, thanks to Alex for helping with our meals.

SUPER COOL PLACE I LOVE THE FOOD AND KATIE HAD GREAT SERVICE

I took some elderly tenants for Christmas dinner (18 if them) and we had a fantastic time. The service was wonderful Kim made sure we had what we needed and the staff could not have done anymore to help us. The food was hot tasty and plenty of choice. This is our 2nd year celebrating Christmas at the Farmer's and we will be booking again for breakfast and lunch throughout the year. Thank you to all the staff.

Yes the farmers has been massively improved inside and out but it's the same old story. The food isn't great I had a messy Philly burger the beef patty was hard and not very nice the chips have improved though? Tables took way to long for someone to clear and when they were it was one plate one glass at a time. The chickens in the sharer was over done and the pizza was burnt at the bottom. And when we ordered the main meal it was pretty quick however the pudding took at least 25min to arrive and had to ask three times were they were. The last time we went before it was done up awful food yesterday cheap but even spoons food is better than this. Won't be back again however apart from the food the server Natalie was brilliant

Lovely meal and great service from Katie

We had a family Christmas lunch on 21st Dec for 16 of us. I cannot rate this high enough for the excellent carvery, pleasant atmosphere, helpful staff and value for money. Thank you.

Good carvery! Laura is a brilliant waitress always smiling and happy to help xx

Would highly recommend The Farmers, either breakfast or carvery, the food is delicious. The staff are really kind and considerate- nothing is too much trouble.

PRE CHRISTMAS FAMILY GATHERING. Prebooked table for nine ready on arrival, very happy with layout and setting, plenty of room to get in and out. The recent refurbishment is great, fantastic relaxed atmosphere. Once order was placed, food was served quickly and piping hot, it all looked and tasted great. All staff were attentive, polite, friendly and courteous. All meals competitively priced, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will be back again soon. Highly recommend.

This pub has recently been fully renovated and I must say, it was well overdue. Both the interior and exterior look so much better. I visited yesterday, a mid week day, for a carvery. I noticed more staff on duty than previously and the majority were more mature in age. The place was well organised, well run and staff were both helpful and friendly. The carvery offered a couple of meat choices and there were plenty of vegetables to accompany it. If I were to offer any kind of constructive criticism - & it is only minor, the vegetables, although on a hot plate, were only luke warm. All in all, the atmosphere, environment, food quality and service were all very good. There is now more vegetarian and vegan choices on the menus too, which is great. There is outdoor seating, which will be ideal during the summer months, a large car park too. This is a place that I will return too, when in the area and I will recommend it to others.

Really enjoyed it, top carvery. The waiter Aaron power was outstanding the way he brought the pigs and blankets out was amazing. Everything from happy smile, kind service and joyful attitude was perfect. He is one of a kind and farmers arms are lucky to have him

Visited on the night of Tue 17th December great carvery and burger. Good price. We will definitely return. Feeling very full.

Service quite poor. Not the staff's fault as they seemed young and inexperienced. Poor management maybe? The food was very good.

The stuffing is the best ever had

Alex served us today very nice guy.

Alex was very friendly and helpful taking our food order . 👍

Great atmosphere and fantastic friendly service from Alex.

We went for the Carvery lunch on Thursday 12/12/24. The atmosphere was great, the food fantastic and the staff were really good at their job. Friendly people who couldn’t do more for you so you have a great experience in the Farmers Arms. We tried one of the draft beers on offer from Brew Dog called Hazy Jane, just try it …! We will definitely come back again! Thanks and hope you all have a great Christmas. Kind regards Karin.

Thank you to Alex for bringing my pizza. Definitely the best pizza I've had for a long time. I even ate the crusts 😋 Hubby enjoyed the roast with plenty of meat. lovely experience will be back again before to long

Alex was a quality waiter he’s kind doesn’t just take you stuff away and give you food but he talks to you for example football wonderful staff and the food is spot on

This has become mine and my best friends favourite place to eat out at, staff are always friendly, we had alex serving us today and he was lovely. Food has always been 5 stars, never had any issues.........this place has got better over the years!!

Food great. Service really good. Staff friendly and helpful.

Really well refurbished but music far too loud. You end up shouted to be heard when many people are talking

We were a party of six on an annual Christmas outing. We ordered six starters, one of which was soup and five of which were prawn cocktails, the waitress came and said there was no soup and no prawn cocktails. We moved onto the carvery without the starters, everyone’s carvery was lukewarm and therefore not at all pleasant, the bacon wrapped sausages were overcooked and dry. We won’t be going again.

The first time we have visited, since its refurbishment, fantastic varied menu, and great value for money, staff very polite and helpful

Joke of a place. Book a table and still had to wait 45mins to be seated. Granted they was busy but people where coming in and being seated straight away. Poor service

Such as shame the disgruntlement rude staff let this place down along with the disorganisation of the breakfast set up. Upon arrival we order our breakfast with 2 cups of tea. The young girl who served us rummaged through the cups and looking for the cleanest as they all had marks on them and were obviously in need a a wash. She then tutted as she barked that she would have to go and look for clean cups and came back with 1 instead of 2. The breakfast buffet was disorganised and chaotic at the toast and hot drinks counter. There were no mushrooms. (Why not go out and buy some) and we had to wait a good 5 mins plus for the eggs, which meant by the time we had our eggs our breakfast was already lukewarm. When we sat down there was no cutlery on the table and we asked for it was rudely told it should be on the table. Obviously it wasn’t as why on earth would be asking. The service is an utter disgrace. It’s a shame the food was ok but the staff and no existent customer service made this an unpleasant visit for us.

I have visited Farmers Arms many times in the past and this visit will be the absolute last! Drinks arrived with lipstick on the glass. Tempura prawn starter came served fresh with a lovely long brown hair... And then we get to the debarkle of pudding for my daughter...a simple cookie dough and ice cream that apparently takes longer than 25mins to make. After waiting 15mins I politely asked how long it would be and was told there may be many orders in front of you - all fair and well. The manager went over to the pizza kitchen and passed on a message. After a further 10 mins of waiting I decided to approach the pizza kitchen myself to very nicely ask how much longer to wait. At this point I very quickly established the pudding hadn't even been started and the cooks didn't even seem to know what I was on about. Once again the manager came over along with another colleague of authority, and when I explained that a 25 minute wait for a mere cookie dough was a bit crazy both "managers" just looked at each other and shrugged and neither seemed to comprehend why as I customer I might be slightly annoyed by the situation at this point...lipstick, hair and a 25 minute wait. Needless to say my daughter is puddingless and I am left outraged at the sheer lack of concern by the staff on duty.

lovely waitress keira, very polite and helpful

We have been a few times before it was closed for them to modernise the place. Had no faults then, but tonight was horrendous. We went as a couple after work near by. The pub was lovely and welcoming. Easy to order food and drink, even able to use our discount card. The food was another matter the starter to share was moderate, but then my lasagne arrived and it's the 1st one ever that wasn't hot enough to warrant the mandatory blow. It was just barely hit even though I was told it had come straight from the oven. I sat eating mine expecting my husband burger to follow soon after but no! I finished mine and he had to go to the bar and the manger said oh they shouldn't have come seperate and got the waitress to go check. She came eventually with burger and chips all lukewarm and the chicken burgers were hard. But after a full day's work it was consumed. He asked for sauce which was offered but this still didn't arrive when he finished. As an apology we were offered a free drink, we were on red wine and a glass of water. We declined and couldn't vacate quick enough. I have given a 1 star for the decor, we will not be eating here for a very long time.

I ordered one starter and 2 mains, both absolutely awful. Starter was supposed to be crispy battered mushrooms, wrong, they were totally soggy and just warm. As soon as we ate those my wife's lasagne turned up just warm and her garlic bread with cheese came two minutes after a third of it burnt black. Me, I'm waiting for my double crispy chicken fillet burger and fries. No appearance at all. I went and spoke with the manager and she sent someone to chase it up and she said sorry and that she would come and speak with me later. My wife had finished her meal and I was still waiting for mine. Eventually it came, was asked if I wanted any sauces which I did, they never came. The fries looked and tasted had if they had been fried twice and the crispy fillet burgers were luke warm and double cooked. Later on one the staff came over to us and offered us a free drink. Absolutely pointless because I was driving and on soda water. My wife and I will never set foot in this place ever again because I got the impression nobody really cared for the customer. We feel totally let down and our hard earned money wasted. Stay well away is our view.

Newly redecorated, felt homely and the food was excellent

Had the carvery and sticky toffee pud,all good👍

Brilliant staff. Enjoyable meals. Will defo come again.

Amazing food really good. Really good comtermer service

1st visit after refurbishment. It was a pleasant atmosphere. The area near the bar was over filled with round tables, giving a claustrophobic experience. However, everything else was spot on, food, service atmosphere really good. Hopefully going again as £ 6:00 carvery for black friday

The new menu is really good, Especially the all you can eat breakfast, would recommend

The Roast beef on the carvery was delicious. Thanks to Katie and all the staff for the great and friendly service.

I had a lovely turkey sandwich. I asked the server if I could get a pot of gravy to dip my sandwich into, and he bought over a good portion of gravy. Thank you, Alex, for the great service

Looks much nicer now it's been renovated, Mel was very helpful when I collected my online order, the foods always good and very reasonably priced.

On arrival, waited 20 mins for tickets as booked it on the app . Plates greasy Food Luke warm , gravy like water , waited on drinks and then 2 missing , got ice cream and covered in sauce even though we asked for no topping , bad service as staff not organised at all.

Alex was amazing and very attentive!!

This place doesn't need any reviews. Clearly word of mouth keeps them busy! Booked a table for Sunday lunch for a lady who lost her husband a year today. Couldn't have got it more right. The lady who moved the chairs to accommodate the wheelchair deserves a special mention. Loved how she spoke to the wheelchair user not her carer which often people fail to do. She also got our desserts to go when we mismanaged our time and had the taxi booked too soon. Great staff makes the place including lovely carver. Food was excellent. Made her day more than bearable. A customer helping her get her coat off also restored her faith in people after a tough year. Thank you all xx

We went 22/11/24 for our sons birthday. Nice refurbishment. Carpark half empty, didn't seem over busy. Organised chaos. 5 of us. 2 received their food an hour and a half after ordering, apology made said kitchen had mixed up the tickets! The wrong burger was brought we queried it but was assured it was for our table, 10 mins later the correct burger arrived, the original one went back. 2 meals arrived as 2 were finishing eating, garlic bread and chips arrived about 10mins later. Food was warm, not hot. Children tired and hungry, irritable. Other tables complaining of the wait. To top it off next table told they had returned their burger to kitchen. We said it had come to wrong table,replied I'm on minimum wage don't complain to me! Wouldn't like to see it busy.

Food was top notch! Absolutely beautiful! Service by Alex was great! Nice fella 5 ⭐️ service from him and all other staff! Will 100% be back to try more dishes soon! Great value for money! Kids enjoyed their food too!

Picked up a 2good2go, the member of staff that served me was absolutely lovely ! There was so much food and it was delicious! Welcoming atmosphere, I’ll definitely be coming back

Very good service by Alex. Funny, happy. Cheerful. Also the renovation looks amazing

Great breakfast and a good laugh with Alex behind the bar

Special thanks to Alex for looking after us, for his friendly welcome and thoughtful care. Great sense of humour too.

Mediocre. Nice new decor, low quality (but expensive) food which seems like mass produced, cheap frozen food - definitely not the home cooked, quality pub fare I would expect at these prices. Starter arrived after the main course which I've never experienced before! Staff looked fed up and unenthusiastic. No cask ales. Had to go looking for cutlery and condiments as not on the table or provided by serving staff.

This is always our preferred choice for a carvery however last night really was a let down unfortunately. The meat on the beef was so fatty that it was inedible, full of gristle and too tough to chew, then of course you can’t go back and ask for exchange of meat. The man serving the carvery was dishing up his own food whilst Serving us and was quite rude when we asked for less fatty beef slices. Then I go to the bar and the lady serving me rolled her eyes when I ordered a cocktail and openly said to redhead girl if she would want to make it instead because she’s not good at making them so the girl with ginger hair was fantastic and didn’t complain & made a gorgeous cocktail, however it felt like I was a burden for ordering the cocktail. I normally love this place but after last night I’d rather go elsewhere and somewhere cheaper with better quality of meat.

Really disappointed with my most recent visit here. We've always enjoyed the carvery however since the refurb standards seem to have slipped. The food was cold leading me to believe the hot plates weren't up to scratch, also 3 of the veg bowls were empty which isn't great. The only thing hot on my plate was the roast potatoes, which had just come out of the kitchen. This was mentioned to a server who sympathized. However, he just started saying how everyone was complaining about cold food, not any suggestion on how to actually rectify it. This was mentioned to a senior member of staff (I think this was the manager but can't be sure), who whilst too busy to stop decorating the Christmas tree uttered the helpful words "what do you want me to do about it?". Not at all helpful! It's a shame as I've never had a bad meal here but won't be returning.

The service & food were excellent although it was busy & we were a bit squashed there was a great atmosphere.

Excellent meal.Great value half price burgers on a Monday and lovely stone baked freshly made pizza. Pub Looks great after the refurb. Served by a very helpful hardworking chap both at the bar and at the table. Didn't catch his name

Went with 10 people for my birthday the idea that you could only order by the QR code on the table or ar the bar was hard work with 10 people as people were all having different things and starters etc and only 4 people with carvery took a very long time for food to come but when we received the food was very nice but the wait was a bit ridiculous

Lovely since been refurbished Alex was top tier, friendly and 5 star service from him! Thank you!

I have read other reviews and our experience was really awful. The food was cold inedible we should have realised when at the counter as there was no heat at all at the service counter. Then we ordered sundaes as still Hungry and that also was a load of slop who puts a horrible waffle in a sundae. So unless this place improves the quality that they use to serve we will not be back which is a shame as we went there quite often. Ok tarting a place up but up the quality of food or at least serve it hot.a server told us they had nothing but complaints on Sunday about the coldness of the food.so won’t be back unless it improves greatly.

Food is nice enough service is super slow. Also who does a vegan pizza for a child. Sure should just be a swap rather than making it specifically vegan... Child did not eat it because it tasted funny. Vegan should be an option not the main dish for a child... Hard to explain to a 3yo who has been excited for pizza all day that it is a vegan pizza so they won't like it... Half our food arrived before 15 mins later the rest arrived. We had ask for the kids pizza immediately. It was the last to arrive... Doubt I'll return

Good breakfast. But don't expect getting all the items at the same time . Been before and after the renovation. The staff was helpful. Obviously short staffed and stressful for the workers and customers. Everything was cooked perfect but the cook was doing everything, cooking, checking items, topping up items , dealing with unhappy customers ( Guy needs a kitchen hand ) With better management this place would be brilliant.

Fantastic value for money! Food delicious. Pub warm and clean, friendly staff

Lovely food, staff friendly and helpful, they all work extremely hard.

Everything was fab. I brought 4 guests with me. My treat for a special occasion. & They all were more than pleased with the Food, & the price of it, the Staff, & the Venue it's self. Couldn't fault anything. Omg. Well done you guys. We will most certainly be back. & Will tell all our friends. 👍🌟

Nice breakfast and reasonably priced. Alex was very polite also.

After just having a referb, the Farmers Arms now has a cosy, bright and relaxing atmosphere. The food has always been excellent and the staff always on hand for customers needs. One member of staff in particular I find outstanding and that's Alex. He is so natural, pleasant, down to earth and friendly. What a difference it makes having staff like him around. It just adds to a wonderful relaxing experience.

Recently re-furbished, looks great. Carvery very well organised and delicious with many vegetables.

Amazing service, friendly n inviting, food was beautiful I'd totally recommend , complements to mel louis and evie

Had a meal here with friends, lovely atmosphere. The staff were very friendly and welcoming especially Melissa, Louis, Katie and evie. There service was amazing and were willing to help us with anything we needed 10/10 would recommend to others.

Had an amazing meal, would definitely return, mel and Katie were brilliant !

Alex was great really helped us out when I had a minor issue.

Just been revamped, made a good job, food very good , apart from cauliflower cheese, nor cooked enough, and the ham was very salty

Went to the newly renovated Farmers last night and whilst the food was tasty, the wait was terrible. We ordered our meals at 7.03 and they didn't arrive until 8pm and then the puddings took ½ an hour to arrive also. Having said that though, our waitress, Grace, was lovely, she was extremely friendly and kept running between our table and the kitchen giving us updates on our food etc and was most apologetic,,,,she is an absolute asset to the Farmers. Having said all that, we would possibly visit again as although the wait for food was shocking, the food was actually good and a decent price, it also helps that we live locally and is only a 10 minute walk from home

Alex was great with our little toddler

Our server, Alex, was fantastic with our little boy and so helpful with other diners, really made our experience! ❤️ Lovely food and atmosphere as always 💕

Food was okay, but fantastic service by Alex very attentive to our table and just a genuine nice fella.

Alex was a brilliant friendly server.

Great breakfast , just been refurbished

Our visit was awful and we left without eating, we had booked a table as there was an offer on for the carvery. We arrived at 7.30pm and there was absolutely nothing left of the carvery at all!! They should have catered for enough people to cope with the offer, it wasn’t even that busy. It isn’t the first time this has happened and they have run out of food fairly early in the evening. We usually eat here every Wednesday and often imbetween times. Absolutely fed up with never knowing if the carvery will have run out of food or not, so will not be coming back!! Dreadful service.

was served yesterday by a lovely lad named louis who was friendly, chatty, and let us pick our own table out of a few we were offered. we had the carvery and it is always amazing- we stack our plates very high and there is always loads to choose from!! thankyou!

We were invited to the pre-opening "training session," which made me feel very special. Thank you. The welcome we received after not having seen the staff for a while was lovely, too. The new decor looks really nice! Bright, airy, and cheerful. I opted to have the new dish chicken parm from the al forno part of the menu. It was lovely. I would have it again, but order a side of chips or roasties to go with it. If I'm being picky, I would have preferred a bit more of the tomato sauce it comes with, but I guess oven timing will make a difference on how dry the sauce is. As we were given a discount, we opted to try one of the new desserts. We had quite a wait for this but had been warned that it was a training night for staff, so things might take longer. I had the caramel waffle/honeycomb sundae (cant remember its proper name, sorry). I had a tweak to the ingredients as they didn't have any profiteroles available (I didn't mind that), so choose something from one of the other sundaes instead. It came in a sundae glass with a thick waffle type thing - imagine honeycomb shapes but puffed up like bubble wrap, shaped into a cone, and then ice-cream in the centre with some added chocolate bits, squirty cream and sauce. It was rather difficult to eat but very naughty and nice! There was some slight confusion as the menu said it came with vanilla ice cream, but the list in the kitchen said it should have 1 scoop chocolate and 1 scoop vanilla, so that's what came. Normally, I wouldn't choose chocolate ice cream, but I still really enjoyed my sundae. We get excellent service from all the staff that know us well, but at this visit, Katie, Kim, Eve (or Evie), and Gemma looked after us well.

This was our first visit after the recent renovations and thought that the whole place looked very smart. However,our grandaughter was VERY disappointed to discover that the claw machine had been removed along with the toy vending machine. Food was very good.Would like to see lamb available though.

Food was lovely friendly staff especially Alex he look after use with kids meal+asking use if everything was ok.

Alex was a top host today, and the food was delicious 😋 we will be back soon

Served by Louis, super helpful and so friendly. Found us a table at a busy time. Great experience

Alex was our server today, very helpful and couldn’t do enough. Food was very good, I will be back soon

Stopped by to try the all you can eat Breakfast buffet. Great value at £6.49 plus unlimited tea/coffee at £2.49 Self service buffet with Fried Bread, Bacon,Sausage, Tomatoes,Beans, Hash Brown's and Fried Eggs. Also Brown and White bread/toast with Butter, Marmalade and Jam. Everything on the hotplate looked inviting - nothing overcooked or dry.

Excellent service by Alex. Friendly, just the right sort of guy you'd want working for you.

Ordered food via the app as advised on our arrival it was busy but had to chase food after 40 mins, then twice got brought wrong food, when it did arrive after an hour it was nice food, opted out of ordering puddings but ordered 2 scoops ice cream for the children for being patient, what a mistake had to chase that up after 25 mins. We went at 3.45 but it just got busier and busier.

Up most service and care from all the staff, especially Alex extremely polite and helpful all round.

Great food and great service but Laura. Thanks

Always a happy warm welcome. Our daughter says Mel is the best manager always makes time for the customers and great staff great food.

Alex was a great host, credit it to the restaurant!

Absolutey love the new look, Farmers Arms. The food was amazing, and we love the new menu. All the staff were professional and welcoming and couldn't do enough to help make our dining experience a nice, easy & relaxed one. Will definitely return. Everyone was so welcoming.

10/15 . We went Friday morning around 10 am for all you can eat breakfast . The breakfast items themselves were of good to great quality,although the bacon was a little under for my liking. Service was only average as I had to point out the coffee & fried eggs had run out, and as far as I know, there was no option for eggs to be done differently . The pub itself was well presented and clean. However, there were a number of site workers in drinking pints, which was a little off-putting. I will try here again and will update my review if I don't find the same issues.