Based on 567 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 567 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 72 in 359 in Blackburn with Darwen
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Lovely pub and staff. Food excellent. Great views and dog friendly !
damien wood . 2025-04-20
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Another great meal at the Rock Inn with family yesterday. We all enjoyed every part of our meals and the locals there are very friendly as well as the owners. 10/10
Janet Howard . 2025-04-18
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My first visit a while ago was lovely…. best rag steak pudding and chips ever ,unfortunately the last two visits the chips seem to be overcooked …I had fish and chips on my last visit and the batter on the fish seemed to be overcooked too nothing like my first visit …..you do get good portions though it’s not put me off because it’s a great pub and lovely people run it
Denise Taylor . 2025-04-17
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Called in after a morning's walking around the area. It was a Tuesday at 1.35pm Friendly welcome and nice atmosphere. The food was excellent, as was the accompanying beer. Prices were good, and it's definitely worth a return visit.
Happypig Four . 2025-04-15
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This pub is spotless, great staff, can not recommend enough
Ellie Smith . 2025-04-03
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Not been here for years and years but came today as a party of 11. The food was delicious and the service fantastic. We all said we couldn’t wait to return.. thank you for a perfect Mother’s Day meal.
Darwen Gal . 2025-03-30
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Everything about this lovely little country pub is great. Went for our tea this evening. The staff are really friendly & efficient. The food is delicious & very reasonably priced. Can highly recommend it & will definitely be returning.
Ashley Parkinson . 2025-03-21
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We called here today it was just getting busy as we left, but thankfully they accommodated us without a booking. Very friendly lovely comfortable place. The food was home cooked and really lovely, definitely be back. We had steak pie and lasagna. Top notch.
Kate Whiting . 2025-03-16
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Brilliant food, lovely welcoming environment.
Vicky Buller . 2025-03-11
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Pre booked for Sunday lunch. We actually arrived very early due to an engagement being cancelled . The table was waiting, my mum sat with a drink while we went for a look around the village. Even after a stroll around, we were still early, but no problem. Order taken and a little wait, then the meals came. Sadly, it was a little wrong, but it was put right within minutes. The meals all sunday lunchs were perfect. Enough veg and gravy We even had a pud, cheesecake, and sticky toffee to share. A brew to finish. Great meal, nice pub Atmosphere good Friendly Maybe it's hard to find but worth it Recommended
Chris Watson . 2025-03-09
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Fabulous views looking out over Lancashire. Ribble estuary and Blackpool. We watched a beautiful sunset. Then had a lovely meal and a beer. What could be better!
Steve Mawson . 2025-03-06
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Absolute fantastic pub great staff good atmosphere
Jason “Nokker86” Billington . 2025-03-03
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Food beautiful, visited twice this week, 5 star , lovely friendly staff
allison green . 2025-03-01
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Came across this delightful pub accidentally while walking in this area. 10 out of 10 for everything. The food was great, the service was perfect, the atmosphere and ambience of the pub were really good too. The views of the surrounding area from the car park are great. I'm not sure if they did outside seating, didnt notice as its February and wasn't looking, but this alone in the summer would be a great setting. I would recommend it and we will visit again. Shame I only took the one photo.
Stacey . 2025-02-26
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Beautiful pub, with a lovely setting. We was welcomed by the lovely owners who made our time here such a pleasure. Loved it. I imagine it would even be better in Summer. The Sunday Dinner was outstanding, a decent portion size and everything was seasoned well. Full of flavour and came with plenty of gravy. 9/10 from us.
Liam Peet . 2025-02-24
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Oh now I love it, the pub is a bustling environment and the restaurant is small and I love that. The views from the windows are second to none. It was real home cooking- so tasty. The staff friendly and pleasant. I'm going again soon
Andrea Fearnley . 2025-02-18
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I didn't eat there, but it was nice and clean.
Julie Restall . 2025-02-17
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Best beef roast I have had in a long time, will visit again lovely and polite staff made to feel welcome delightful setting.
Paul Williams . 2025-02-10
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The best pub restaurant food, not only in Tockholes, but in Lancs. This beautiful pub offers a fantastic array of quality food made and presented to a high standard. This is not your average pub. It’s renowned for a lovely warm welcome and top class service, and it only gets better when you find its unique location overlooking west Lancs right to the coast. A gem of a find.
Kaye Stephen . 2025-02-08
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Food excellent and staff really friendly.
Karen Woods . 2025-02-06
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Had a superb lunch this afternoon. Great hosts, great pub, great location and great food! We will return.
Neil Smith . 2025-01-30
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Food great music a bit loud and not necessary in the dinning room .
Gail Downes . 2025-01-23
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Just had lunch here today first visit the food was lovely and the staff as well made us feel very welcome we don't live over that way but have family 15mins away so looked it up on Google maps and would definitely recommend it! If there was one complaint it would of been about the weather because it spoil the views from the pub and beer garden. 😂
Tony Stanley . 2024-12-20
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Lovely food ! Great atmosphere ! Amazing service. Landlord and landlady are very welcoming.!
Lisa Baxter . 2024-11-24
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Cutest little pub, cozy in side and the nicest Sunday dinner, best one I’ve ever had from a restaurant/pub.
Georgie ward-frew . 2024-11-10
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Calm and cozy atmosphere, we came on a Sunday and was very busy, nice and warm, everyone was having food we had two chicken dinners and a beef, they did not disappoint never been out for a Sunday dinner and had flavours like this pub will 100% be back again not tight with portion size either would definitely recommend 10/10 from us! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ellie Mumford . 2024-11-10
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We were greeted by a lovely,polite young man,quite a simple menu but not over facing,the food we had was very good the prices are reasonable and the quaint old pub has kept it's character,we sat next to the log fire and could have stayed all day.The owner chatted to us as this is quite a new venture for him,nice guy,nothing to much trouble,we will return.
Derek Gardner . 2024-11-08
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We hadn’t visited The Rock since it changed hands and didn’t know what to expect. The food was excellent (chips were fantastic), dessert was divine and service was great too, attentive staff. We should have visited sooner!
Geraldine Greenwood . 2024-11-08
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What a great place, service, food atmosphere & location excellent 👍👍
M M . 2024-11-03
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Me and my mate are here today, the food was impeccable, I had the slow cooked beef joint and honestly I’d trade my mate for it again 🤣 presentation was fantastic too, well impressed, definitely goin back there soon
Zako . 2024-11-03
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Booked a table for 4, we were taken to our table in the restaurant and struggled to get into our chairs, the table was cramped in the corner. We were sat very close to the couple next to us. It wasn’t very comfortable. I ordered grilled chicken kebab which was really nice, our friends had fish and chips which was ok but my husband got steak pie, which was not homemade and very thick pastry and fatty meat, so was not eaten. When asked if the food was ok, we explained about the steak pie and was laughed at, took the plates and cutlery and left. The staff were attentive but needed training in a lot of areas. The Rock is a nice place and good atmosphere, it’s a shame about our experience with the meal, we won’t be returning.
Diane Turner . 2024-10-27
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Lovely village pub, with traditional pub food. Great service, very tasty food 👌 definitely recommend.
Joanne Read . 2024-10-05
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Re visited The Rock Inn on Sunday. Wow 👌 the food is delicious 😋 everyone really enjoyed their meals. My father in law can find fault in anything and he gave it 10/10. I had the rag pudding oh my god it was amazing. My husband had the ham hock which just fell off the bone. Everything was exceptionally good. Highly recommend lovely cosy country pub. Next time I'll save room for dessert as they looked unreal.
Stephanie Sykes . 2024-09-30
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I go here regularly when I have a free 30 mins before picking up my children from the local school in Tockholes. Recently taken over and the service is outstanding, nothing is too much for them. Clean, good beers and open most of the time.
Leigh Howard . 2024-09-24
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First time we have been. Very impressed with the food. Staff were very good and very attentive. Your staff put a lot of very expensive restaurant staff to shame. We will be back again
Mike MC . 2024-09-21
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Had a very nice meal tonight, first time I have been here. Staff were excellent and will come back again soon.
Lee Riley . 2024-09-21
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Amazing country pub - get out for a walk with your family and doggies, then finish off at the Rock - been there since 1794 so they must be doing something right!!
Mick Brown . 2024-09-18
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Excellent food, very friendly service
Bryan Gibson . 2024-09-17
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New owners and the food and staff were excellent. Highly recommend this place 👌
Lee mathieson . 2024-09-07
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What a pub, prifes are good, food is top
Barry Millward . 2024-08-21
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Lovely experience. The homemade soup was gorgeous - homemade mushroom & crusty bread on the side. The sandwich was lovely too - side salad & chips to die for BUT the bread was far too much. Really good quality filling (I had the ham) - please consider going for much thinner bread (it was bread overload). Perhaps consider doing a soup & sandwich deal with a smaller portion of soup & perhaps half of a sandwich. Will definitely return - warm welcome & food on the whole spot on & at a reasonable price
Kathryn Lowe . 2024-08-15
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Amazing little village pub. The food was fantastic and Jo and Matt were so accommodating. It was very busy which speaks volumes and the service was spot on!
rachel kavanagh . 2024-08-13
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Lovely warm welcome from the owners, good food served from a lovely young waitress, look forward to seeing you soon x
Dorothy Blackmore . 2024-08-13
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First visit here. Got there early and ordered two club sandwiches about 12.05pm. Arrived within ten minutes to our outside table from which you can see spectacular views. The chips are to die as was the sandwich and salad was first class from taste to presentation. Will definitely be going back and highly recommended a visit. 👻
Ghost Photography . 2024-08-11
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Great atmosphere and very friendly. Service was great and food home cooked style with proper chips 🍟 😋
Vanessa Leyland . 2024-08-11
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Lovely place, lovely atmosphere stunning views great service and the food ain't too shabby either! I recommend the beef lasagne.
Linnette taylor . 2024-08-10
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Great food,staff and excellent service.Really recommend the fish,chips and peas.wising you all good luck for the future.Thanks
Elizabeth Mcdowell . 2024-08-08
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I had the pleasure of visiting the Rock Inn last Friday while travelling through Tockholes for work. After parking and walking through the doors to the bar, I was greeted with a welcoming smile from the landlord, Matt, who I later found out had just taken over the premises that week. The sunshine was out, so I enjoyed a few pints and some food (recommend the Chicken Burgers) on the terrace at the back, which boasts absolutely beautiful views and neighbouring wildlife. The service and atmosphere were fantastic, and I will definitely be returning, bringing along family and friends in the near future. I look forward to trying more items on the new menu. All the best for the future, guys. Best regards, Craig
Red Mancunian . 2024-08-06
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Excellent food and service. Proper home made food...soup, bread, cheese and onion pie, veg lasagne...top class!
Garry Croft . 2024-07-05
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Lovely pub, lovely atmosphere, delicious beer and great people. Thank you very much, it was wonderful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Izabela Walczak . 2024-06-23
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Seems a good pub. The Thwaites best bitter was very nice. There's seating outside at the front and back and a large car park. Some great views from here too.
Steve Howley . 2024-06-20
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Excellent as always, made to feel welcome and nothing is to much trouble. Beautiful food as always will be sad to see you go
K HORNBUCKLE . 2024-06-15
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This is my local, and I can't recommend it highly enough. The food is delicious, the staff are amazing, the owners are great, and all of this in one of the friendliest villages in the country. Plus I only have to walk a couple of hundred yards from my cottage. Win Win 🤣
Jaki . 2024-06-11
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Staff very friendly and welcoming. Food was fantastic and reasonably priced. Beautiful location. 10/10!
Kath Ingham . 2024-06-02
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We visited around a week ago, the food here was very nice and the views from the back windows are amazing. I did find the real ale choice a little disappointing with just 2 Thwaites ales on draught (The Royal has much more choice) and I will say if you choose to try the apple pie its a little on the small size!
Steven Topping . 2024-05-07
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A warm welcome, good food and although very quiet when we went very enjoyable.
Jeff Whitehead . 2024-04-16
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Great meal great service.Food has a Mediterranean flare..Soup to die for,the main was lovely.I topped up the reasonably priced bill for their service
stuart glaister . 2024-04-16
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Cosy , dog friendly, well presented food at a reasonable price 👍
craig simpson . 2024-03-30
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Great place, great food and great atmosphere, stunning place on a sunny day too 😎
Stephen Redgrave . 2024-03-29
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Absolutely wonderful the food is soooo good have to come here again would recommend to anyone to come here
Jannah Kewn . 2024-03-29
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Lovely welcome dogs allowed very nice food .. thankyou
Maria Redfern . 2024-03-27
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Lovely pub but unfortunately we chose the Sunday Roast which at £15 ahead you would expect the description to reflect the food delivered. The food came swimming in bisto gravy, there was 2 roasts, four extremely small, broken slices of dauphinois potatoes, 1 tiny piece of cauliflower, a handful of green beans and slices of carrots, a frozen Yorkshire pudding and some slices of beef . My partner had lumps of chicken not slices. I couldn’t taste the food when eating it and given it was Mother’s Day I was so disappointed for my partner who wanted the day to be perfect. I just can’t understand how the latter represented £15 , my only regret is not taking a picture of the food and not expressing my displeasure. I was annoyed, upset and shocked that the restaurant would serve this food. There are restaurants/pubs delivering a higher quality of food in the surrounding areas that represent the price tag. Fresh produce, homemade Yorkshire puddings and come to the table cooked, hot and the gravy in a gravy boat not poured all over your food! Other food being offered appeared to be better as the kids food was enjoyed and looked lovely. Just avoid the Sunday Roast !
Nicola Parker . 2024-03-10
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A welcoming atmosphere. Comfortable seating area by the windows at the back….i can imagine the views on a clear day however we turned up after sunset. Pleasant vibe and well informed of the specials menu by Zoe. Zoe and her daughter were amazing. Yes this is a family run establishment so you won’t be disappointed. Great food, great service and lots of smiles.
raj . 2024-03-09
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Proper countryside pub, set in the Lancashire Hill Country with superb views! A very warm welcome from staff and 4 well kept pints of real ale soon served. Order for food taken and served with a smile and in good time, lamb kebabs with flat bread and salad, along with Salt n pepper fries, very tasty and filling after our dampish walk around Ryal Fold and Sunnyhurst Woods! Highly recommended and most certainly will return!
Baz Smith . 2024-03-07
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Lovely place, Great food selection, Presentation, Brilliant, The meal was really tasty Deliciouse, great service from the staff,
chris booth . 2024-02-06
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the roast beef is very good and there is some very good deserts 👍🏼
alfie dawson . 2024-02-04
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Had a brilliant meal, service was superb friendly atmosphere and a roaring fire. Dog friendly and super beer what more can you ask perfect for a icy winters day Kevin & Michelle & Ruby
Kevin Rawcliffe . 2024-01-21
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Called in after a short walk to be welcomed by a warm friendly greeting from Zoe reflecting the cosy ambience of the pub . There were seven of us including my three grandchildren and we all enjoyed the delicious food on offer . In these hard times of hospitality well done you deserve the five star review our family have given you . We will definitely be regular visitors . Thank you Zoe and bass .
Jeannie Cryer . 2024-01-15
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What can I say enjoyed everything abouthighly It I highly recommend the experience to anyone👍
Carmine Bellusci . 2024-01-12
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Today was my first experience visiting Rock Inn Tockholes. Enjoyable from first leaving a message with quick response booking a table. To our warm welcome on arrival quickly making us comfortable at our chosen table. The menu and helpful information gave ample choice off the most enjoyable meal. Compliments to everyone who made this not only enjoyable but special and most memorable. When next returning to England shall definitely look forward to more time visiting Rock Inn Tockholes. William Edwards.
William Gareth Edwards . 2024-01-09
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Was lovely to meet Vass, Zoe and the staff. Can’t believe we’ve visited the area of Cyprus so close to Vass’s hometown near Pernera. Anyway, the food was delicious & the staff fantastic. I think they appreciated us stacking up the finished plates after each course (it’s rude not to!). We definitely will be revisiting in the not too distant future 🍴
Bernard Hardman . 2023-12-25
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Lovely meal, lovely service and lovely atmosphere. We will definitely be visiting again and bringing more people. Best meal I've had out in a long time. Menu has a nice Mediterranean feel to it and the flavours were amazing. All staff were friendly and helpful. My new go to place.
Sarah Taylor . 2023-12-24
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Week day lunch. Food was nice. Great staff
Ian Park . 2023-12-23
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So homely and nice service staff very friendly and food was lovely
Lulu Sulley . 2023-12-14
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Had a lovely afternoon at the Rock Inn today. Went for lunch. Warm and friendly welcome. Food was really good and freshly cooked, very accommodating. Great service. Would recommend.
Anne Lomax . 2023-12-14
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Nice food Cosy real fire , and staff are very welcoming🥰
Julie Duffy . 2023-12-12
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First time going there, fantastic food and brilliant service
Sharon Charnley . 2023-12-12
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Delicious food and fantastic service. Me and my friend will definitely be back.
Animal Lover . 2023-12-10
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Love this place. Amazing food and atmosphere.
Laura Dickinson . 2023-12-03
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Really nice refurbishment. The people who have it now have done a Really nice job.. The food was good, service was good , And a real fire was a nice touch, Will definitely be going back.
Steven Hurtley . 2023-11-22
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This is a great pub for a Sunday stroll and a pint. Lush. The staff are lovely and the pub is very welcoming 😊
Sue Reid . 2023-11-20
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Fabulous! Food, staff, decor 👌.
Jane Isherwood . 2023-11-16
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Friendly, cosy atmosphere. Authentic food at great value, especially on the mid-week offer. Lovely countryside location.
Daniel Hough . 2023-11-16
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Very enjoyable with family including children.
anne Duffy . 2023-11-15
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Food was lovely, really friendly happy atmosphere, cosy heart warming pub, would definitely recommend 👌
Moya Wilson . 2023-11-12
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Great food, lovely, welcoming staff, beautiful pub.
Suzanne . 2023-11-12
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Last night was our first visit, but most certainly won’t be our last. Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and all your staff for a lovely evening, the food was amazing. Left feeling like we had found a special place.
Paul Ridgley . 2023-11-12
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What a lovely lunch. The welcome was warm and both the restaurant and bar areas were bustling. Service was friendly and efficient. Three of us had different dishes and every one was delicious. The homemade lasagne was very tasty and dad thoroughly enjoyed his fish and chips. Homemade apple crumble and custard was perfect for a cold autumn afternoon. This was our first visit since the change of ownership but certainly won't be our last. Highly recommended.
Debra Bird . 2023-11-08
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Loads of parking. Dog friendly. Food and service excellent .
Pollyanna . 2023-11-07
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Brilliant food, brilliant value for money, staff extremely friendly and welcoming and a lovely cosy atmosphere! I couldn't recommend this place enough and for me I think this is going to be a new regular place for me and my family. Also great for a little snack on a walk with the dog as the pub is dog friendly.
Katie Parker . 2023-11-02
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Great food, great staff, everything you need in a local ran restaurant, keep up the good work guys 👌🏼
Andrew Otoole . 2023-10-27
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Sorry to say but we both were a bit disappointed with our Veggie Delight on Sunday. Both were served with a single small roast potatoe, the dauphinois potatoes were missing and we were told people didn’t want them because the meal was served with gravy but thankfully we were given some and we thought the pie was microwaved as the pastry was soft and not crispy? Everything else was good though.
Ste Jenks . 2023-10-24
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Very lovely home cooked food with dinner dishes of Cypriot influence and others more typical pub food. Cooked well and there's always a warm welcome. Recommended
Steve Maudsley . 2023-10-23
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Excellent meal for three of us on a Saturday afternoon good food and service will be coming again.
Brian Whalley . 2023-10-21
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Excellent meal and wine. Service fantastic
Julie Holdsworth . 2023-10-19
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Visited this superb pub restaurant twice since it reopened. The food is always first class and the staff polite, welcoming and attentive. Would highly recommend.
sara waring . 2023-10-11
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Not from the area, made very welcome by staff & locals. Very helpful in giving us directions back to where we needed to go. Will definitely visit again. Lovely pub in a lovely location
lynn smith . 2023-10-10
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Fantastic food and a great environment thumbs up from me
Daddyday2009 0 . 2023-10-08
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Went to the rock tonight for the first time this evening and I have to say it did not disappoint. The food was delicious and good value for money. They did run out of roastie but we were given complimentary bowls of chips. The staff were super friendly. It was very busy and the atmosphere was was brilliant. We will definitely be going back
Joanna Litherland . 2023-10-01
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Absolutely fabulous service, food and atmosphere. Salt and pepper chips are to die for and the pizza melts in your mouth! Will always come back.
Raz King . 2023-09-28
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Unable to rate the food unfortunately as this is the third visit we’ve made only to find them closing ahead of their advertised 3pm. Have managed to get a take away drink on previous visit but declined the offer today as really needed something more. I’ll be heading to other local establishments after my walks in the future as just can’t guarantee they’ll be open.