The best restaurants serving Brasserie food in North West

I am satisfied with the service and quality of food.

As the weather warms up, and us Brits need the sun more than ever, the massive beer garden becomes absolutely packed: it's loud, it's crowded, the queue for the bar (and its expensive drinks) is massive and when the live music starts up it gets difficult to hold a normal conversation. (It also wasn't very good, but that's not the pub's fault). But that's not why you're here. You're here to see and be seen. Early doors was nice, but as the afternoon progressed, we felt it wasn't really for us and left others to it. The Oast House is a Manchester staple, of course, and I'm sure to be back.

I rarely leave bad reviews, staff is welcoming and friendly, pub is decent enough, but food is to avoid.

The juice was one of the bestest things served which made me like the resturant a lot. The food is also very similar to what desi people eat. Would recommend to everyone

We travelled a distance to the Smokehouse only to find that there is now no cafe and just as important no loos. So we had to immediately abandon our shopping trip without spending a penny.

We were visiting Preston for the weekend and we decided to spend our Sunday night at the Ferret. Really enjoyed it. Relaxed atmosphere with live music. Good selection of drinks and well priced. Young girl on the bar kindly ordered us a taxi We only asked if she knew a number for a local cab firm so service was spot on. I would love to visit here again but I don't live local. If I am in the area again I will be sure to come back.

The atmosphere was very relaxing as it was very quiet when we went as we went late afternoon but this was fine for us , the food was lovely and the staff were very polite, friendly and accommodating . Excellent friendly staff which made the dining experience all the better .

*in response to Hickory's reply: you've completely ignored the essence of this review which is you put undue stress on your customers and they're shamed and embarrassed into having to ask for the automatic tip to be removed. If you can auto add it, you can auto remove it and the spirit of what I'm saying is you know people will likely not ask for it to be removed out of embarrassment* I am so disappointed that 7.5% service charge was automatically added to our bill.....please, we can't have this happen to the UK. Americas tipping culture needs to stay across the atlantic, next to health care for profit. I'm not angry, I'm just really sad. The position you people in just isn't right. I get it's a business, and even I want you to earn lots of money and be really rich because you make a great product. There are people in society that have to count every penny and who are maybe borderline homeless. Say their child does really well at school and they want to make their child feel special and rewarded and so they put on their best clothes and head to Hickory's. You're already not cheap (we paid £65 for 2 mains and 2 drinks with a side of onion rings) and for this family, the bill's already going to be a stretch for them. And then you add 7.5% which they're not expecting and definitely don't have the money for.....the feeling of dread, shame and embarrassment they feel right in this moment is something that I think business owners have so much power where they could do good.... All you need to do is not add it automatically, let it be a option. I'm sorry for the long message, I just don't want the world to follow Americas broken way! The food and service was excellent as usual and we will be coming again soon. We always tip a minimum of 10% anyway...as a business owner my self, I just can't shake the fact that I know that you know that auto adding it means people are embarrassed into paying it anyway and it's not our culture here and shouldn't be. If you think it's so easy to just ask for it to be taken off with your "no questions asked" then prove that you believe that it's no big deal and not auto add it, have every waiter ask if they can add it at the end of each meal, yes?

Terrible food honestly I don’t no what else to say don’t waste your money

Last night, we had dinner at Bem Brasil, located right across from our hotel. We were welcomed warmly. The experience starts with ordering your side dishes. They recommend choosing four sides per person, but we found that a bit too much and started by sharing four dishes: fries, rice, bean and beef stew, and garlic mushrooms. The servers walk around with the rest of the food — various grilled meats are carved right at your table. Different types of steak, sometimes plain, sometimes spicy, were very tasty. Chicken wrapped in bacon and sausages also made the rounds, along with grilled pineapple and garlic bread. I had ordered an extra side salad, but unfortunately, it never arrived. The service was friendly. When I declined meat a couple of times, one of the servers immediately asked if there was something else I’d prefer. I mentioned I’d love some garlic bread, and it came by on the next round — a nice touch. It’s essentially a buffet restaurant where you don’t have to get up — the food comes to you. A fun concept. Sometimes you do have to wait a little longer for your favorite cut of meat to come around, but you can always ask for it. Kids under 9 eat for free. For 2 adults and 3 big drinks (beer, wine and apple juice) er paid £100. Pricey, but worth the money.

Great café with extensive menu. Very dog friendly.

Arrived to a red rose and glass of Prosecco as it was Mother’s Day. As always perfect food, quite busy and did have to wait for items but understandable

A large selection of quality colors and other accessories, including mixing shades while you wait. Pleasant and professional service.

Every time we visit, this place delivers top notch

I eat here often - food is alway good but the service is awful from one of the younger members off staff, she is rude, will ignore you and I have been kept sitting waiting for a long period of time before I even get served.