The Smiths Arms in Preston

We had a lovely meal last night - great choices, well presented and good value for money. Food was clearly cooked to order, was hot and fresh. A limited but different choice of desserts. Good range of wines at a reasonable price per bottle. There were only a small number of diners but I would expect to see more if people make the effort to share the plus points of the place

Staff nice, fresh veg however the food was not great at all. Toilets dirty with cobwebs everywhere, toilet seat not attached on one side so banged into wall. After we ordered they told people no more food but if locals arrived then food available! Such a shame as used to be a nice pub with good food.

Smiths use to be a great family friendly pub. Now the food is average, the drink choices are poor. The place stinks. It’s never cleaned. The toilets always smell like style urine. The bar when I was it last time stunk like vomit and sweat, everything is either sticky or dusty. Staff are alright. The smoking area smells like a dirty ash tray (never use to) and is just a storage space for broken old furniture. Never cleaned. The clientele use to be nice people from the village. I don’t know why they’ve found all these new people who go but they aren’tthe best of standards. Just a shame what was a decent country pub is becoming on par with some of the rough ones you’d find in Kirkham.

Great meal in a lovely cosy pub had the roast beef delicious They have a very good menu and the staff are very helpful We certainly be calling there again

After ringing and booking for 16 people to celebrate Mother’s Day,on arrival were told no you have only booked for 8 and we can’t cater for you all.Absolutely appalling customer service.Won’t be visiting again and will be spreading the word.

Popped in for a bite to eat at lunchtime. Spoilt for choice, great menu plenty of choose from and very reasonably priced. So the choices were made, the wife had Scampi, homemade chips, mushy peas and loved the Balsamic Vinegar drizzled over the mixed leaf side salad. I had the classic burger with bacon, cheese, an onion ring and fries. Plenty on both plates and I'm going to be really honest here and say that this was the tastiest burger I have had in a very long time absolutely delicious. When checking out meals from the others who were in eating all the meals looked excellent. We will definitely be back, but don't take our word for it, try it!

It was really quiet when we arrived, which meant really quick service. A pint of my favourite cider and gammon steak with all the trimmings hit the spot. Really tasty, the chips were excellent.

Very enjoyable lunch here today...The pub is undergoing a change in owners...so not yet up to full menu. But what there is was very nice. I had fish and chips, a vietnamese variety which was really very nice in a lovely light crisp batter. The missus had chicken curry, not too hot, just nice, served half and half. All freshly prepared. Beer was spot on, service excellent, surroundings warm, clean and welcoming. Good luck for the future..

Went to The Smiths on 8/1/24 for my husbands wake. The pub was warm and welcoming. The food for the buffet that I had ordered was brilliant. They provided a cold buffet with sandwiches, meats, salad, sausage rolls, quiche, rice, pasta etc etc. plus two huge hotpots (one gluten free) with red cabbage plus tea and coffee and cakes. There was loads of food. The atmosphere was lovely and the staff were great. It made for a lovely send off on a very sad day.

We have just been in as a group of 13, food and service was excellent. Brilliant value for money, we will definitely be back

We went for lunch, the staff were really friendly and helpful and the food was amazing. Great choice, quality and price. Will definitely be coming again

Visited with Friends today, our first visit. The food and service EXCELLENT. Great quality food and good portions. The ONLY surprise was it so QUIET … no idea what your missing people Give it a try you will love it

Came here for a Sunday Roast after a very cold walk with the dog at Hoghton Tower on the way back home to Blackpool. I have been here 3-4 times in the past. The Sunday lunch and everything i can see on the menu is very good value. A good solid meal. I also got the Salt and Pepper fries which were very nice and well seasoned. The pub has a welcoming and friendly atmosphere and is very dog friendly. We warmed ourselves by the fire which was very much needed too. I have no problem recommending this place and coming back again. Pickle the Chihuahua liked it too! :)

Vicky and Neil, are lovely! The food is delish, fire lit and chilled cider. chatty atmosphere and warm welcoming too! X

Called in, by chance, on a dog walk from Brylea caravan park. So glad we did. Very friendly owners, not only to us, but with Ted, our dog. The food was wonderful. I had the curry (chicken tikka) and my wife had the steak pie. Both meals were piping hot, full of meat and very tasty. The apple crumble with custard went down very well as well. Three pints later we continued with our walk. A very pleasant afternoon. We will definitely be returning. Thank you.

I turned up with my partner today at 7.40pm. The board outside clearly stated food was served until 8pm. We asked for a table for 2, only to be told by a very dismissive lady that they had stopped serving. No apology and worst of all no interest whatsoever. I cannot believe in these times people have an attitude like this. Being in the hospitality industry myself we bend over backwards to get people through the door and keep them. Seems like you’re quite happy with a few locals scattered here and there drinking. We’ll you reap what you sew!!

We met up with another couple for lunch at The Smith's Arms and had an amazing surprise. This was no ordinary pub lunch, the food was outstanding, much to our surprise!! The boys both had sirloin steak, they're excellent cooks themselves, they both thought it was the best steak they'd had which they hadn't cooked themselves. I had the red chicken curry, which was absolutely delicious and there was plenty of chicken, the other meal with the special, seabass and salmon fishcake, which looked and tasted absolutely wonderful. Chips were ordered to go with them but they weren't needed, the salad which came with it was absolutely delicious. We will definitely return. However, on a note of caution, this is definitely not a 'posh pub' it would benefit from a refurb, the staff were also really good and the service was excellent. We will return - just for the great food!!

Team are really friendly, very helpful. Beautiful pub, very clean. The food was amazing, can tell its all made fresh, and tastes great. Will definitely be back. A*

Family of 7 loved the food scampi .curry .etc sweets were delicious .lovley staff .served quickly nothing to much for the staff will be returning again .

I know this pub is under new management yet again but the food was poor we had a sunday roast it came and was not very hot the roast potatoes looked like left overs the meat was pre packed meats tired yorkdhire pudding and soggy...

Found a gem in the Smith's Arms Lea Town nr Preston when talking to the management that have been here for 5 months and really getting the place going. Tonight (Valentines Day) restaurant area mixed with couple's and a birthday party of 10.whike there were...

We haven't been to this pub since before lockdown. We were happy to find that it still had the great friendly cosy ambience. We were a party of 4 and all enjoyed the food, especially the chips. I had steak pudding which was beautiful with...

Perfect meal served quick and warm, staff were lovely and have no complaints, definitely come here wether it’s for a family meal or a meal with your partner

Brilliant friendly atmosphere. Landlord vert helpful and friendly. Food was superb. The pub was very clean and relaxing. Thank you

Under new management and things are clearly improving. Recently enjoyed some great food and entertainment now on Saturday nights. They are clearly making an efforts in right direction. Keep it up ...!

I have always tried to support my local pub but unfortunately I will not be frequenting it again. There have been 5 different landlords in the last few years. I understand covid hasn’t helped but there are basic things that need to be addressed if...

Went with my Grandson and Craig, the Licensee came to greet us as soon as we entered the pub. I had booked a table and explained that I had limited walking, so that was a nice gesture. The Chef came out to explain the menu...

Highly recommend the food and service at the Smiths Arms. Visited with friends on Sat 21 May. Food was great quality, pipping hot and served with a smile. Great to see the pub bouncing back after a few recent false starts! Let’s hope it continues.

Had a lovely Sunday roast dinner fantastic great new chef Craig the manager doing a great job deffo will come back

Booked online a table for 5 for a family birthday meal. When we arrived there were two staff smoking outside that continued talking, never said hello but kind of stared at us. We walked into the bar and the (mostly men) drinking all stared at...

First time I have been in the smith's Arms for about 4 years I used to go in here regularly at least twice a week, we called in just for a drink Sunday tea time it was always very busy but this time there was...

How on earth can we go from a clean & inviting place to such a cold unfriendly welcome in less than 5 months ? This is absolutely criminal in such a lovely village setting it’s really sad, we were served by smart friendly staff in...

We had our sons christening function here.Despite covid restrictions everything ran very smoothly and all of the team did a magnificent job to make sure it was the best day ever still.Throughout organising the function they kept in touch with me via email.Always ready to...

Lovely roast dinner this afternoon, greeted with a smile & the staff so attentive. Food delicious & past the tender meat, gravy & roast potato test 👍 thoroughly enjoyed our local & will definitely return soon, keep up the good work 🙌

Food was amazing absolutely loved it and staff so friendly and helpful would definitely recommend to anyone nothing was too much trouble

I was so impressed with the quality of food and the outdoor space.I ordered a Sunday roast and I was extremely happy with the size and the quality of meat.We felt welcomed and the service was top notch.I certainly will be coming here again especially with us living locally

So tonight I had a luxury chicken sandwich and fries and honestly I could not fault it in any way , the table service was phenomenal full 5*****

Can only recommend this amazing place. First you think it’s just another pub. Oh boy you’re so wrong!!! The food is low-key AMAZING!!! Everyone needs to visit this place guys trust me!! Lovely and attentive staff as well! The new owners are friendly and incredibly hard working.

Went for a meal at the smiths last night, service and meal excellent, recomend the chicken and ham hock pie

Excellent service and a lovely pub with good tasty food. We went on a wet Thursday evening and it was a bit quiet. I hope it gets busier an highly recommended.

Had a fantastic meal here tonight with my husband. Recommended butternut squash and mozzarella pie came with creamy mash and veg, really tasty. Hubby chose steak ale pie also with mash and veg and a jug of gravy. Delicious desserts too - Eton mess and sticky toffee pudding. Lovely atmosphere and setting. Friendly staff.

Beautiful meal and great service from our waitress Niamh. So lucky to have this as our local. The ribs were excellent and all our party loved their food.

We had a lovely meal in the sunshine. Food was fantastic and great friendly service. We'll definitely return 😋. No food pics as it looked so good we couldn't wait to dive in.

In these strange times just fancied a pub Sunday Dinner. I had heard The Smiths Armes was doing them. I rang and booked it and it was brilliant. Pleasant staff the chef came out for a chat, all at a safe distance.Good food, pleasant experience..

Just had a great few pints in The Smiths with good friends and great service from Jamie. Thwaites Smooth was going down very well. Thanks!

Called up and asked if the match was playing, they said yes in which we were extremely happy at.. so we decided to book a table of 10 in front of the television as promised. Got to the venue to find there was no football on and they couldn’t get it up on the TV. Anyway, the ladies weren’t that fussed. Orders where taken etc, starters came out and we all had cutlery just thrown down in the middle of the table (10 people how inconvenient) asked for napkins.. shock, there was none in the whole building, luckily my friend had baby wipes on her for everyone. Had to get up 3 times during my starter just to take condiments off the side because the waitress with the half sleeve tattoo didn’t seem to care. Mains came, my friend specifically told the waitress that she had a pea and nut allergy only to find that 3 of the dishes served to our table had one singular pea on... was this done on purpose? No apology until right at the end. Waitress had an awful attitude. Anyway if you’re going for a Sunday roast have a look at this picture, Yorkshire puddings like door wedges and black potato was not my idea of a nice Sunday meal. Anyway, went to the Broughton inn after and got a fresh roast!

Visited recently , four adults and one child , ordered what we hoped to be a quick bite -- three sandwiches and three plates of chips between us.50 minutes later we rec'd 3 sandwich and 2 chips ( close to burned ) , had to wait another ten minutes for the 3rd plate of chips and they were then very undercooked verging on rock.hard.. clearly rushed. There was only one member of staff on who was working both the bar and waitressing from the kitchen serving food to both the bar area and lower restaurant area. This is clearly inadequate staffing levels , to wait nearly an hour for a butty is simply not acceptable.

We waited 45 mins for a pizza which is far too long, BUT, when it came it was extremely good. Have to say the young bearded man with the cold, possibly owner or son of owner, really put us off our food as he was going around gutterally sniffing, so off putting, made me feel quite sick!

I had lunch here with my family and my baby. The food was good. However one of us had the cheese pie which was nice but the whole meal looked so dry and needed some sort of sauce to accompany it. I unfortunately had to use the baby change facilities, if you can call them that. After asking a member of staff where they were I was amazed to find there baby changing facilities are actually two bar stools shoved together with a changing mat balanced on top of them in the corner of the disabled toilet. So dangerous. I am amazed they haven't been made to do something about this by environmental health. There is no way you could change a baby on it they would be better not providing anything. I had to close the lid of the toilet, sit on that and change baby on my knee. Lucky I had my mum on hand to help but it was still a struggle. Very very stupid of this pub not to provide a changing table. We would have gone back but there's no way we can now until the baby is out of nappies. Is the money saved really worth the lawsuit when a baby inevitably falls and is seriously injured? Also there is a table right next to the door of the disabled toilet so you can't open it fully. Silly and dangerous oversight.

Have been a regular to the Smiths Arms for a few years. Went with friends for a birthday meal out. Food was excellent, nicely served and piping hot. The young lady who served us was, as usual, very friendly and attentive, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for a lovely evening out!

Great pub , good food and good choice of beers , would recommend one of mats special mixed grills very filling , all ways as a banter with the kids and makes them welcome, any one looking for a good family pub must try it will be back soon.

We had a meal here with some friends last night, the food was excellent and the staff were all lovely and really helpful.Mushroom stroganoff is my favourite and I thoroughly enjoyed it! We will definitely be going back ( and thanks for sorting a table so we could bring our dog).All round fab place!

My wife and i visited the Smiths on 19/3/19 for lunch.We each had 3 courses,2 alcoholic drinks and the total cost was £62.The food was excellent,the service great,the ambiance perfect.Thankyou so much.

Good pub with all the classics you’d expect. Well cooked on site and full of flavour. Good selection of beers too.

We went with another couple, first time for all of us. I looked online for a dog-friendly pub in that area so was a bit apprehensive as to quality of food and hoped it was good or I would have felt bad for suggesting it. We weren't disappointed. We all had something different and were happy with our meals. Food was lovely. The manager (I think) was extremely friendly and helpful, as were all the staff. Very attentive. We will definitely go again.

Had tea here with a few friends and 2 ordered the rump steak, one well done and one medium, they were both tough to eat. Mentioned this to the waitress and she just said "sorry". Everyone else enjoyed their food.

Went today with my family on a busy Saturday evening, hadn't booked in advance but made welcome and found a table.

This pub/restaurant has got it all. Varied menu of home made food at good prices, bar (stand/sit/chat), friendly and efficient staff and TV showing the big games (Hubble well impressed) without sound in the restaurent area. All portions are generous with locally sourced produce.

When to Smiths for a change as not been for along time. Usual friendly welcome as we walked in . Service excellent as was the food. Will be going again

For locals and people who remember the pub many years ago it used to be known as 'the Slip'. Went there for a family lunch just prior to Xmas. Quite welcoming. When resented with the menus we were told that the Xmas menu would only be available if everyone ordered from it. Rather strange and draconian attitude to take with customers. We all ordered from the Xmas menu.

Went to the smiths for a meal with friends excellent service friendly staff and meal was superb would highly recommend to anyone

Really tasty home made food! Even my husband (who is super super fussy!) loved it! Really warm down to earth service!

I've been to this place quite a few times and will always go back for more. The food and beer are always good and the rare time there is a problem it is dealt with straight away.

We came to The Smiths last week on the way home from a day out for some food. On entry we were welcomed by very pleasant bar staff who showed us to our table. Despite being full of diners, they made room for our group. The food was fantastic and the bar staff were happy to bring our drinks to the table. We had an 11 out of 10 experience and will be back again and again. Very highly recommended.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch here whilst staying nearby in Freckleton. Great Yorkshire puds and plenty of fresh veg. Would have liked a little jug of gravy so you could add some more yourself. Chocolate fudge cake was delicious. Friendly family run business. Pub retained old charm whilst still having access to sports on the TV. Whole family was happy.

I have visited The Smiths Arms many times, so it was a good choice for a few of our Mother's Union members to sample and enjoy lunch.

Visited last Saturday with friends to watch the footy..looked at the menu online & didn't think we would eat. From the moment we stepped in we were made to feel so welcome by Matthew & when we were shown the specials menu & talked thru each dish by Matthew, we were sold. Wow what great food..I had the Smiths Chicken & my husband had the lamb shank..honestly guys the best food we have had in a long,long time. Nothing was too much trouble for Matthew & his great team of staff & having someone (who is clearly busy) taking the time to sit, chat & make us feel welcome was fantastic customer service..thank you Matthew. Please, please, please make a visit here you won't be disappointed & the customer service is second to none..keep up the great work guys.

We went as a group of 4 to watch Sky sports football and for drinks and to grab something to eat if the menu was good.

Just a pint or a full meal this is the place to go. Want to watch sport or sit outside when the weather is good, you’ve got it. Also has a grassed area and a covered area as well as the patio. I visit it daily while I’m stopping in the area.

What has happened to this spot, used to be a regular never again. Quite quickly it was realised the manager didn't have his eye on the ball.

The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The food served was excellent. Nobody in the party could fault it.

Popped in here for our team. Very friendly and a good choice of food. Prices are good too. I had the lamb shank which was delicious and the meat just dropped off the bone.the potatoes melted in your mouth and the veg was lovely. I would definitely go here again for something to eat.The pub has a lovely feel to it too.

A few newby staff who are young and havnt a clue food was just okay would not rush back to eat there guy who is running it should but out and let his son take over who is more connected with the clientel,father is like a dinasour

Had Sunday lunch here on numerous occasions - always been very impressed. The food is of high quality and very well presented. Highly recommend.

Some time since we visited and under different management. The service was much improved very welcoming and friendly. The food was very good and better than it looks on the website. Well worth a visit.

Met some friends here in March. Nice friendly country pub. Beer obviously looked after very well as every pint I had was very good. Never ate here but food looked very nice and presented well. Manager, John and his team eager to please.

John and Mathew make you really welcome. Will come and have a chat if not to busy. Food excellent, piping hot, staff very attendative. Nothing is to much trouble. Been 3 weekends on the trot will keep using. Well done John and Mathew.

Went for Sunday lunch with two friends, we all had a meal from the special menu which was excellent. Couldn't fault this lovely clean country pub. Will return and recommend to friends. Thanks to John and all the staff for there great service and friendly welcome.

We dropped in here on Mother's day without making a booking, silly I know, but staff were pleasant and accommodating. Hubby ordered the curry and I had fish and chips which arrived pretty quick and was beautifully fresh and hot. It was a good job we arrived when we did as it soon filled up. Will be back.

have been to this pub for meals several times with friends and the service , food quality and price have always been excellent. Would recommend to anyone wanting good honest pub grub in a friendly atmosphere

A great place to enjoy good pub food and a cracking pint of beer. Staff are very pleasant and helpful. Food was spot on. A lovely pie and the Sunday lunch looked very tempting. A nice pub in a relaxing location.

Friendly and welcoming staff all 3 off us had roast beef Sunday lunch, really good bvalue for money and tasty. Would go back again

Yet again another delicious meal had this evening, never been disappointed in all the times we've visited. The service is always with a smile and nothing is to much trouble. See you again soon

Such a lovely, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Food is fresh and tasty. The welcoming staff are a treat, they fully respect their clientele.

Dropped in off chance for a table for two. No problem. Very attentive and happy to be of service. In...

A group of 9 of us attending for a birthday tea. Food and service brilliant with very friendly and attentive...

Having been a local of this establishment for many years before moving north to a better class area, I ventured...

Met two friends for lunch at The Smith's Arms. A lovely old pub with glorious hanging baskets full of really colourful flowers. Lovely warm dining room with a fire burning. We all chose different dishes and we all enjoyed our food. Being pigs we all had desserts too, again they were all delicious. £66 four two courses and a drink each, is a reasonable cost for a very enjoyable lunch. Will recommend to friends and we would certainly go again

Chanced across this pub after finishing work and wanting a quick bite. Amazing! not far from home and the food was beautiful, well presented 7 piping hot. The young waitresses could not have been more attentive. no wonder it got busier, will definitely return. 5 *****

Visited on a Friday night in the middle of summer. Staff were really friendly and service was quick and efficient. Gammon was cooked perfectly, but the egg was over done. The sausage and mash was amazing, huge sausages and fluffy mash. Lots of deals on various days and also a quirky and cozy outdoor area with heaters and a fire. 2 starters, 2 mains and 2 drinks for £40, not bad at all. Worst thing was not having enough room for dessert.

After seeing that one of are local watering holes was back in business we thought we would take the family out for tea it was great had many good meals at the smiths arms , started with the home made soup potatoes and leek it was good very tasty starter , as we went on Thursday its steak night ? Two lovely pieces of meat for twenty pounds served with chips and peas lovely

I was born in Salwick and I have seen this place change hands so many times and now it has changed for the better on a recent visit 2 months ago it is now run by father and son the son being very hands on and chatty the meal we had was faultless and the outside of the pub caters for everyone inside is very cosy and when the fire is up and running its a cosy country pub...well done

Great menu. Specials change on a regular basis. Friendly service nothing is too much trouble. Visited a few times and always consistent.

A gourmet guide to Lancs would definitely include the Smith's Arms. Great range of beers and really good home-cooked food. Excellent pies (this is Lancs!), fish, and some slightly more Mediterranean dishes at extremely reasonable prices - they could charge double. HIghly recommended for lunch or supper

This is a fantastic rural pub. The landlord and staff cannot do enough to make sure you enjoy your experience there. They have a good selection of drinks and to top it off they serve excellent food, which is delicious. My wife and I love calling here for a few drinks and something to eat as it has a wonderful atmosphere

Went for our tea last night, have visited a few times over past couple of years but it has always been very quiet, not last night, was packed which was great to see. We had the Friday night fish deal and it was lovely, the staff are great, very attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back. Thank you. Ps only down side for us was frozen chips, much prefer home made.

Not been here for a while due to change over of management and it went downhill.... I can say now it is back on track .. I had cheese and onion pie mash and beans... Was yummy... Hubby had sausage and mash.. He said sausage was OK but not the best he has had.. Was very quiet in there only another three people in there.... Would go back though as it was a friendly atmosphere....

I went to the Smiths arms yesterday for a quiet drink and lunch, I found the place to be very casual and relaxing and after ordering I sat out side on a very colourful and blooming patio in the sun shine. The bar has a good selection of drinks and the menu"s are adequate one being a special deal menu, the staff are very welcoming and friendly and the service and waiting time is very good. I will be returning over the bank holiday weekend with my wife and daughters and I would thoroughly recommend the Smiths arms to any one should it be for a meal or just a quiet drink

Myself and two other friends visited on a midweek lunchtime and at first we were the only ones in. A little later there was another couple eating but that was it. The meal we had (burgers and chips) were absolutely fine with no complaints and the service was excellent too. I just find it a shame that such lovely rural pubs struggle to attract midweek custom during the day as our visit was very pleasant. I really don't know what the answer is but I would certainly encourage others to go as there was absolutely nothing wrong with our visit. Naturally I can't comment on the evening trade - I hope it is thriving. In summary - give it a go - you will enjoy it !!!

Visited for tea on Sunday night, service was quick but no check back on food or asked for another round of drinks, food was average at best. Could be alot better with a bit of motivation from the staff who should enjoy their job, McDonald's rubbish left on the table where we sat at.