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I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. I initially ordered two portions of mixed kebabs (each containing chicken, lamb, and kofta kebabs) and then asked to increase it to three. The person taking my order initially said they didn’t have enough kebabs for three portions. I noticed there were only two skewers of kofta kebabs on the shelf, so I was curious about how they would fulfill my order. After discussing it with his colleagues, he suddenly agreed to give me three portions. When I got home, I discovered they had only given me two portions of mixed kebabs and one portion of doner meat instead. It was clear they knowingly shortchanged me. When I called them back to address the issue, they insisted they had given me three proper portions. Unfortunately, my phone died during the call, and when I immediately tried calling back from another number, they refused to pick up—further proving they had deliberately tricked me. This kind of dishonesty is unacceptable. If they didn’t have enough kebabs, they should have just told me instead of misleading me and giving me something I didn’t order. I won’t be returning, and I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone who values honesty and good service.

Typical wetherspoons, plenty room,fast service & food of the standard you expect

Well I thought I would give CKs another crack. Ordered through app. Food was excellent. Recommended the donna wrap as it was really tasty. Thank you

Lovely food, staff were happy to adapt dishes to suit dietary preferences. Will definitely be back again!

I'm not from the area but when I'm visiting, I often make a bee-line for this place as a treat. It's quite pricey and portions aren't huge but the chips are possibly the best I've ever had. Delicious again on a recent visit. Great stuff.

Consistent food as always but if it's busy expect a 20m wait.

Food is consistent and always good. Ordered many times and never had a problem. Staff is nice and friendly and the food is exactly the same. Best takeout on cleator moor by far❤️

Came here to stay at the premier inn. When we came too early to check in, we decided to check out the restaurant, sat down and then we're asked if we had been sat down/booked (the place was empty), staff didn't seem to pleased to actually have customers in the place. Second visit was the day after for our premier inn breakfast we had already paid for - cooked breakfast looked vile and I avoided, barely anything available for the pastries, and just not worth the money I paid for it. Final visit was later this day we decided to try lunch here as barely any other restaurants were open in the area (so basically the last resort), we go in to find the restaurant again empty, ask to be seated and are told they can't take anymore walk ins..... There were 10+ tables empty. At this point I lost all patience with the place. Avoid at all costs! The place is dirty, we noticed the floor hadn't been cleaned each time we visited, the toilets were abysmal and just wouldn't want to go in even if I were paid to. If you stay at the premier inn, don't waste your money on any food here.

We had been warned it got very busy so had booked a table. When we arrived it was already packed so had high expectations! Sadly we were very disappointed. The service was poor and the food was not good. My wife chose fish and chips ‘because you can’t mess that up’ but struggled to eat it as it was swimming in grease. The mash with my Cumberland sausage tasted like Smash made on a camp stove by my mother on camping holidays in my youth! Not a good recommendation 😂. There’s very little choice of establishments locally so they have a captive audience so I guess little motivation to drive improvement

Had a fantastic weekend in St Bees. Staff were fantastic, cheerful & helpful . Our room was clean & had been recently refurbished. Our fully inclusive breakfast was fantastic value. We will certainly be recommending. Thank you for a wonderful weekend x

Used to love Ali taj, was the first curry I had ever tasted 40 years ago when he was over the road above the citizens advice, it was the best, unfortunately isn't a patch on what it used to be and getting very expensive, before Xmas our go to take away was £24, last night it was £27.85 and absolutely below standard. Not telling anyone to avoid but we won't go back which is such a shame, sad in this day and age that profit comes before quality which was never the case when Ali was in charge.

This was the biggest disappointment we have ever had eating out and we've being eating out for lots of years. Afternoon tea was £30 pp but I am afraid the view was all that we could recommend We were seated at a table less than 30cm from the joining table that was also laid for afternoon tea. When the food arrived we were allocated three small finger sandwiches each...one grated cheese one cream cheese and one with a minute amount of processed ham....the slimey kind. No crisps, no garnish... The middle layer on offer was four scones between two of us.....I am not sure who eats two scones in one sitting but good on you if you can. The top tier was several very small pieces of what I would call tray bakes...easy to prepare and even easier to serve with little or no skill. The final big let down was when we were joined in the lounge by an couple wearing very short dressing gowns and apparently not much else. I am surprised they chose to enter a formal lounge in such attire and even more surprised they were encouraged to We did speak to the young man serving us at the time but I am afraid he was not able to offer any resolution. I have subsequently emailed the hotel and not received a response

Been going here for a number of years but over the last 6-12 months the food has been a bit below par. Last few times i've been the chips have always been a bit too undercooked & the meat in the dish has been the same resulting in a sloppy texture. My most recent meal was Sweet & Sour Pork. The pork pieces were tiny & only tasted of the batter around them & there was only one small piece of green pepper in the whole meal. The quality has dropped quite a bit over the last year or so sadly.

Filthy dirty place also this business has been seen cleaning chicken in an open yard on the bare floor how nobody has been poisend yet I do not know

Friendly staff with a warm welcome. We came here several times during our stay at Windermere Lake. Bar staff were great - we enjoyed the weekly quiz night on a Thursday (family friendly and dog friendly) and then had Afternoon Tea on our last day of holiday - highly recommended! The roaring river outside provides an amazing setting and we heard the steam train toot-toot past too. A great place which deserves to be rated much higher.