The best restaurants in North West

Called in for a quick drink on our way to somewhere else. £10 for a small glass of Pinot Grigio, WOW! I’ve never paid this much, ever. Not even in more upmarket restaurants. This place is nothing special whatsoever and to add insult to injury I noticed later, on the receipt, that I’d also been charged £2.70 as a tip. So four drinks + the tip came to nearly £40 !

Visited on a Sunday for my partners birthday celebrations whilst staying in Lancaster. Excellent friendly service by everyone and one of the best Sunday roast dinners we've had in a long time! We also stayed for the pub quiz afterwards, which was great fun with a friendly quiz host, and we didn't come last 🙂 Our first visit to Lancaster and, therefore, to Merchants 1688, but we will be returning to both! Whole heartedly recommend a trip here for a meal. Thanks.

Very good food, lovely ambiance and great value. Highly recommended.

Excellent lunch menu , perfect service, happy smiling staff and the food quality made this the perfect lunch on our last day in Chester.

Fantastic spot at the Albert Dock. Myself and my partner both have food allergies and the staff and allergen key on the menu were very helpful when ordering. There is a lot of choice on the menu but I recommend the smash burger, it was delicious!! Good cocktails also.

Amazing food with friendly staff

Lovely setting, delicious food and friendly staff. A perfect finale to a long weekend away. Would definitely recommend.

We had a fun night with good food, life music and drinks.

Good food. Friendly staff will go there again.

Jason is my goat, fantastic place

We went around 5.30pm midweek as a family of four, the chef seemed rushed and almost like he didn’t want to be there both me and my husband walked away feeling like he had been mocking us and worst our kids. Food wasn’t great especially given the price - £120 for 2 adult and 2 kids (under 8) mains, 2 apple juices, a glass of wine and a G&T. The food was so salty we were all guzzling water for hours afterwards. Didn’t stay for pudding so can’t comment on that

Very warm welcome. Piped music appropriate and pleasant For an Italian resturant. All staff engaging/ relaxed and interested. Cocktails of the month very goid value At 8.50 and negroni choices never come across before. Specials menu as well as main menu. Portion sizes very good. Seafood pasta best had anywhere And beautifull presentation. Limited selection of wines by the glass But prices reasonable for a city establishment.

Love the Indian food. Would be nice if they can add a south Indian thali option too.

Went here as it was the first cafe we saw on getting out of our car and just came in for coffee. However when we saw how nice the food looked we decided to stop for lunch. We had a pizza and a pasta dish and we both thought these were some of the best we’ve ever had. Service was excellent - prompt and courteous and whilst not cheap, the food definitely wasn’t substandard and was well worth the money. We’ll definitely come again if we’re up this way and would recommend to anyone to give it a try.

We have been here many times over the years and love it. Dropped in for a drink last week. Wooooah! £9.80 for a Prosecco and a pint of cider shandy is the same price as a pint of cider - about £7. So by that maybe a pint of lemonade is also £7? I’m sure many people stop for a drink while walking in the beautiful lakes but next time we might find another stopping point. Although living in the North East maybe we just have cheaper pubs up here??!!