Poachers in South Ribble

one of my favourite pubs. always get a good pint here

Sticky tables and disappointing food

Food is lovely, staff are amazing, would recommend

Lovely food and friendly staff, will definitely be going back soon,

Every time I have been in here Lauren and Harley have been impeccable in their duties. Going above and beyond their call of duties making sure the experience for both children and parents is as perfect as possible They make sure the place is as clean and child friendly as possibly can. Checking with people that the experience is great and getting feedback to improve their impeccable service they provide. Always friends courtess and professional

Came in Friday 14th and it was busy. We hadn’t booked a table but the lady at the stand happily found us a table. The food was lovely and the staff we’re friendly.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely fantastic pub! The Poachers has everything you could want—great atmosphere, friendly staff, and top-notch food and drinks. The moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm welcome, and the cozy yet lively ambiance makes it the perfect spot to relax. The drinks selection is excellent, with a great range of beers, ales, and spirits to suit all tastes. The food is equally impressive—delicious, well-cooked, and generously portioned. Whether you're after a classic pub meal or something a little special, you won’t be disappointed. Service is always spot on, with staff who genuinely care about their customers. The attention to detail and friendly banter make each visit a pleasure. If you're looking for a proper pub with great food, drinks, and atmosphere, The Poachers is a must-visit. Highly recommend!

Good food, relaxing place and friendly staff. Also unlimited coffee 😋

Been going to poachers for many years and I have always been made to feel at home and very comfortable! Food is always made to a high standard and served very quickly. Also, the place is always very clean especially the toilets! Great atmosphere and great in summer due to the amount of outside seating. Highly recommend.

Good food great prices and the staff eager to please everyone, one of the staff named Paul not Been there long and has been so welcoming and accommodating for all your dining needs, above and beyond.

We had a family get together. The food was very good and came hot to the table. The staff were friendly and polite. Will visit again.

Food was cold but the service and atmosphere was great because of your staff member Paul!!!

I had my daughter’s birthday meal here recently (17th Jan) we reserved a large table and met with friends and family. The food was great and for such a large party we could not fault the service at all. After we ate all the children went into Wacky Warehouse for a play, they loved it, Lauren in Wacky’s was amazing with the kids. Can’t recommend enough. Everyone enjoyed it and we’re planning on all meeting here again soon.

Good value breakfast Coffee is good too We keep coming back

Good, hot fresh food and lovely service from paul and jess...

Never had a bad meal yet and the staff are always very pleasant.

Came for breakfast with the family and was greeted by Liam who did everything possible for us to enjoy our morning. The food came quickly and was piping hot. Good portion size for the money as well. Will definitely be coming back.

Great food, fair price, and joyful staff

Good friendly staff with good service and food, well worth going

Attended last night to celebrate my mother's 81st birthday. We were a party of 4. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. We were made to feel welcome by a lovely man named Paul. He made sure we were happy with everything. We had an assortment of starters(great tasting food). We were then given time to digest before being asked if we would like our main course. We all had different main courses which again were piping hot and great tasting!! All in all a lovely evening! Thanks Mrs B Metcalf

The Poachers in Bamber Bridge is a fantastic spot that offers a welcoming atmosphere and something for everyone. Whether you're stopping by for a meal, a pint, or one of their lively trivia nights, this place never disappoints. The food menu strikes the perfect balance between hearty classics and affordable prices. The curry and drink offer is excellent value and a must-try for midweek dining. Pair that with their Wine Wednesday promotion, and you've got the makings of a great night out. One of the standout events is their weekly trivia night, where teams can test their knowledge in a fun and interactive format using smartphones. It’s affordable, at just £2 per device, and full of energy. The trivia night also encourages friendly competition with selfie challenges for extra points, which is a clever and engaging touch. The staff at The Poachers are attentive, friendly, and always make you feel like part of the family. The pub itself is cosy, clean, and has a great layout for both small groups and larger gatherings. Whether you're a local or just passing through, The Poachers is a pub you'll want to visit again. Great food, brilliant atmosphere, and events that keep you coming back for more—this place is a gem in Bamber Bridge.

Ordered 3 burgers, all were presented nicely, very hot and full of flavour. Jake looked after us well and gave us a warm welcoming when we entered. Will definitely be back

Excellent service, friendly staff would 100% recommend. The food was really delicious

I like going here not expensive and foods lovely

I have always had good service and good food here. I bring my children often to visit the Wacky Warehouse and Harley always makes sure we have a great time! From interacting with my children to making sure we have a good experience every time! Harley is an absolute credit to the team here. :)

Excellent food and service considering how cheap the menu's are Quite a young team serving you but still very professional Up to 2 cask ales normally on

Well, I’m not one to do reviews but I’m so impressed with this pub! Definitely a hidden gem and surprised it wasn’t busier! we broke down on the motorway last week and this was the closest place we could find. We nipped into the wacky warehouse which was on the back of the pub, met with a huge smile from harley, who from the get go offered us warm drinks and sorted the kids out with activities to do, she made us feel so welcome we’d forgotten we had even broken down and we was here for that reason. Every credit to this young girl! Brilliant service!

Stopped at the poachers for a quick drink and bite to eat before an appointment. Warm and inviting, the staff were lovely and the food exceeded expectations. Will be here again- thanks Sasha!

Sasha’s customer service was (as usual) outstanding and effortless . Whoever clones her will make a fortune.

We stayed at Premier Inn opposite so thought this would be agreat place to get a Sunday roast. We were delighted to see there was a deal, sunday roast and drink £10! We were pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity of the roast, we ordered extra cauliflower cheese and pigs in blankets but really didn't need to. We decided to pop back the following morning for breakfast as the selection was far superior to the premier inn cooked offering. All staff were friendly, special big up to Paul who couldn't do enough for us.

The Poachers is a good value, budget smart, family friendly pub, with tasty pub food. The staff have always been very understanding and supportive of our needs as a family with disabilities, and I can't rate them highly enough! Jake, Harley, Ellie, Lucy, Abi, Lauren, Paul, Ethan, Liam and the rest of the Team always look after us when we visit! Thank you xxx

We go here every Monday with a man I care for before his evening disco. The food is always excellent quality, staff can’t do enough for us and the pub itself is always clean with a great atmosphere. I recommend The Poachers to my friends as it has wacky warehouse attached so ideal for parents wanting to tire the kids out and a nice tea! Food prices are reasonable too and often there are offers on! Well worth a visit!

Great food and atmosphere, cheap and happy times for myself and my family

Fab place, great food aswell as great service, shout-out to all the wacky girls. All brilliant of a quiet morning and a busy evening. Would recommended to anybody

great place for food and drink, really good portions, recommend the chicken chiabatta, going again.

Lovely food. Quick friendly service. Highly recommend

Good value, fantastic service and good food

5/5 highly recommend. kids love it, good value for money. Clean and tidy. Girls work hard

Visit this place a lot, staff are absolutely lovely, nothing is too much of an ask. Food is cheap. Would recommend to anybody :)

Food was brilliant and service was brilliant shout out to the chef and server Liam will be back again

Lovely atmosphere this Monday afternoon after a day of shopping we decided to get a bite to eat from the poachers on arrival we were created with walm welcome and a vibrant atmosphere, we was serverd by liam nothing was to much trouble food was outstanding and very quick

Large portions, maybe too large? It’s basic food but alright for a quick meal. Nice big open pub though.

Came in for breakfast this morning and went with the Super Special, everything was wonderfully cooked and the service was quick, excellent refillable coffee

My food was so dry hard funny taste. Husband ate his . One granddaughter ate hers the other left hers because of odd taste.greatgrandson ate his chips . daughter ate hers because she was hungry.

Always had good experiences at the poachers. Never anything to fault. Foods always hot. Staff are friendly. What more could you want

I was actually here to provide entertainment and everyone was fantastic, lots of dancing all night long. It was a full house, all food was served efficiently and was delicious. Great selection of drinks and lovely staff, especially Paul the waiter.

Never been before but I am rather fond of a hungry horse, I booked a table for 8 on New Year's Day, nothing was too much trouble, staff were pleasant and very polite, food was hot and very tasty, my son in law absolutely loved the steak and ale pie! Wasn't too busy and had a relaxed atmosphere

Amazing NYE atmosphere amazing staff worked hard and nothing was too much trouble management ran it like clockwork Christian helpful as always fab night x

We visited as a group of 23 people, and we're expecting it to be hard work, however ordering was easy, and surprisingly all our meals arrived at the same time. Our food was hot and delicious.. Credit given where it's due!

Went here last minute to the wacky warehouse, didn't even have a clue it existed. Great soft play area not too big and not too small, you can keep an eye on your little one from where your sat. Lauren who served us was lovely, very good customer service. Food was okay

I come to poachers every Tuesday for my little lad to play in wacky warehouse the staff are amazing down there especially Harley she is so good with the kids very polite and always has a smile on her face

Me and the mrs brought our baby here the other week into the wacky warehouse & one of the staff members called Harley was very kind and friendly, especially with our little boy which made it a comfortable place for him to explore especially being so little. Harley was keen to help & make our visit enjoyable

We go to the poachers all the time, every credit to harley and the staff in wacky there amazing.The food is always perfect and the staff are super efficient. The atmosphere is lovely, me and my family find it great for our childrens party’s too. I’d Highly reccomend for a nice easy place for your family’s to eat good food and let the children run wild in wacky.

I came here on Tuesday morning with my baby & took him into the wacky warehouse. HARLEY one of the staff members went above and beyond to make our experience the best it could be, constantly clearing our table of drinks & asking if we needed more aswell as being so kind & friendly engaging in play with my baby which made us feel comfortable in him playing here! She was a cheerful & happy personality who made it a lovely atmosphere to be in :)

Family Christmas get together. 14 of us were given a great seating area, allowing us to chat and enjoy Christmas games.

We came for the breakfast with Santa. We all really enjoyed it. The food was delicious and the staff all really helpful. Santa came and sat with the kids and had a good chat with them and didn't seem like he was trying to rush off. The kids then got to have a play in the wacky warehouse and got a present off Santa. It was a brilliant morning and definitely worth the price.

Absolutely Fabulous Management and Saff . These people will fall over themselves to make anyone feel welcome 😁👍 The food and drinks have always been spot on . Throw in Sky TV and some happy background music it keeps a great atmosphere going . Always 😁👍

Ate at the poachers this evening with a group of friends and had a couple sociable drinks, the vibe and atmosphere was so lovely! Staff were super quick and attentive and the food was absolutely Devine, would highly recommend

Had tea at the Poachers, excellent food, hot, good value for money. Staff very polite, efficient and helpful. Definitely go again.

Full English breakfast is delicious 😋

Love going to poachers great value lovely staff always feel welcome and friendly food very good I’m always recommending poachers to others

Staff was so friendly , food was amazing and came out very quick will definitely be returning !!

We have used the poachers for about 7 years now. About 2 years ago we did stop visiting for a while as it did become hit and miss with food however, over the last 14 or so months the food has massively improved. We usually eat steak and always served bang on. All food hot and reasonable waiting times. The pub itself is cosy and family friendly, always showing sports on tv. Cheap prize machines for children and the wacky warehouse/outside play area. The staff have always been friendly here, never experienced anyone rude or that didn’t want to help. I must also mention a staff member Liam, he always has time to have a quick chat with my child, one reason he loves going is to see Liam! We visit about once a month & as our local kid friendly pub we will always recommend.

Had a fantastic time with my grandaughter here, the play co-ordinator Harley was amazing with the children and my grandaughter cannot wait to go again. I'm going to take my grandaughter and nephew over the Christmas holidays. Thank you Harley 😀

Second visit and specifically came back for the fish and chips! Absolutely amazing, especially for the price. Great service as well. We like it so much we intend to return for one of the tribute nights.

Popped in for breakfast. Was spot on, a super breakfast and hot chocolate for under £10.

Bring my girls here all the time to wacky warehouse the staff are very friendly and welcoming, lauren was brilliant with my girls very helpful full. The food in the restaurant was very good value for money to. A gentleman called Alex served us and couldn't do enough to help. Would highly recommend for wacky warehouse or the restaurant.

I went to here after a really rubbish day for a couple of drinks, I received excellent service throughout, a special mention to Sasha for her service, really nice and friendly

I visit regularly for work, it's in a handy location and the staff always go above and beyond either downstairs in the onsite Wacky Warehouse or Upstairs in the Restaurant. I would recommend to anyone visiting alone, for a night out or with the family in the day time.

Girl behind the bar called ebony was really nice and helpful definitely be coming back.

My food wad ok it wasn't anything spectacular and I had a very long wait

Served by Alex, such a helpful person who went above and beyond for us! Nothing was to much for him. Thankyou for being so helpful

the food was really nice, ebony on the bar was really helpful and friendly! lovely lady and would definitely come back.

Meal good service quick & friendly. Atmosphere welcoming.

Food was lovely. Nice atmosphere. Was served by a waitress called ebony who was more than helpful. Highly recommend

Raspberry trifle dessert was awful, no flavour at all

It’s great value here some of the food is very good some is just poor! But you get what you pay for! They have a small ish car park but you usually can get a parking space. The staff are very nice and helpful.

Went to the wacky part of the poachers with my neice and nephew, we have been a couple of times and they asked to go again. When we got there we were greated with a smile, as usual, it has such a welcoming atmosphere, Harley set up a brilliant tot club’ and was efficient with our orders, wants and wishes. Will come back

Great go regularly good pub grub at value prices I will be back again

Food was average, at least 2 of the desserts came with no strawberries which shouldn't be served. Bit like bringing you out chips and burger and saying sorry you've just got the bread and sauce cause we've not no burgers left. The manager happily refunded though so that's good.

While staying at purple roomz had lunch here .We both had the gravy burger and it was delicious.Bonus was it was buy one get one free.Fantastic deal 😀

Generic pub usually busy cheap and cheerful food

Went today at 10.45am for the Mega breakfast and it was fantastic!! Piping hot and absolutely delicious 😋 it's filled myself and my husband right up.

Great food nom nom and atmosphere. Staff are friendly and are not afraid to have a bit of banter with the customers! Will be coming back again! My nieces really enjoyed the wacky as well! See you again soon!

Ebony was very polite and talkative whilst serving me

Cheap and cheerful. Pleasant bar staff, Liam the duty manager was helpful to change our seating area and help my elderly family member

Brilliant food , great atmosphere.. Will be back. Lauren in the wacky warehouse is great .. Can’t wait to return

I visit every week for the quiz, and Maggie is always the one who serves us. She consistently recommends new gins for my boyfriend and me to try, knows exactly how much lemonade I like, and is always friendly and engaging. Even during the busy times, she still manages to make us feel welcome and takes the time to chat, which I really appreciate.

Lovely pub. Good food and friendly staff. Couldn’t recommend more

Not sure when they last cleaned this plate, but it was rusty, and tasted like it. Way too much charred remains to be just my food. Absolutely disgusting.

Not impressed this time. Lack of staff, got the order wrong so one of our party of 7 had to eat more or less after everyone else had finished. One of my chicken pieces was nice but the other so tough I could hardly cut it, let alone chew it.

I ordered some food for me and my friends it came to our table very quickly,The food was out of this world would definitely recommend going here and the server Jessica she was very polite and had amazing manners,She came to our table with a great smile and had a laugh with us then proceeded to continue taking our orders Great place and service!

Jess was really helpful and really friendly great customer service

great atmosphere. perfect for families as it has the wacky warehouse, the food was amazing especially for the price. ordered at the bar and served by ebony. she was extremely helpful with recommendations and great service. Would definitely recommend and will be back!

Food is amazing, very family orientated.

Poachers never lets me down,,always really tasty meals,,and the staff are so helpful and happy,,especially Liam,,,thank you all,

Hungry Horse doing Hungry Horse things, what more can you ask for?

The food was amazing and the staff are absolutely lovely, so welcoming and friendly. Alex is also a big credit to the team

Very pleased with standard of food and very friendly, helpful staff. Especially Elliesha

Came for some food on Monday, was greeting by Lucy who was very welcoming and always had a smile. Thanks for looking after us Lucy- will definitely be back! :)