Restaurants

[thenodrog]

Well done roverzee. The green eyed god aint nice to behold.

Still speaking of that pair and their ilk old George Orwell had it about right about some of those pigs being more equal than others didn't he?

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

£1,300 including wine and a couple of Ardbegs. It was a special Birthday and she is worth it :-). Suppose I could have got myself a ST in the Rao's box for that.

They got the comma in the wrong place matey, didn't you notice ?

Edited May 11, 2014 by Tyrone Shoelaces

[adopted scouser]

£1,300 including wine and a couple of Ardbegs. It was a special Birthday and she is worth it :-). Suppose I could have got myself a ST in the Rao's box for that.

Over £300 each ? Barmy.

I've eaten in the Dorchester for less than that

[Paul]

New Season, Chorley. Don't, just don't.

Asked for a glass of Pinot Grigio. Was told I could have the house white as "it's the same thing just in a different bottle."

I pointed out the wine list offers Pinot by the glass "yes, but that means we have to open a bottle"

Gobsmacked

[ABBEY]

We went to Bella Italia fit a family birthday last weekend and it was very good . Lamb calzone was mmmmm

[Willie Eckerslike]

Aspinall Arms recently re-opened at Mitton.

They've made a fantastic job of it and maximised their setting with great landscaped lawns down to the river and plenty of outside seating.

Food was good and probably the high end of pub prices but not over the top.

Ale was a bit on the dear side though. Six real ales ranging from £3.50 to £4.00 a pint

[thenodrog]

Aspinall? ...... Cheshire company, Cheshire prices I guess. I'm down to go soon but I've a feeling they might struggle in the long run. They need to be very careful food and service etc MUST match up to the higher price.

I saw this happen to the Butlers Arms last year. Really good new decor throughout, but a menu that topped the Clog and the O&O for prices and prepared by a poor chef. Chef's changed for the better now and there is a very good 'Market Menu' providing excellent value with two courses for a tenner, but the damage has been done. People are ever willing to try a new restaurant but a bad experience makes them unwilling to return.... and bad news tarvels fast. The original Chef was awful and I understand isn't even cheffing now but ultimately it's the owners fault. There are so many good eateries around here that they can't afford a slip up and they are the ones with it all to lose.

Edited May 22, 2014 by thenodrog

[Gav]

New Season, Chorley. Don't, just don't.

Asked for a glass of Pinot Grigio. Was told I could have the house white as "it's the same thing just in a different bottle."

I pointed out the wine list offers Pinot by the glass "yes, but that means we have to open a bottle"

Gobsmacked

Brilliant!

Remember debs asking for diet coke first of all, then slimline tonic in the Fox and Hounds a few seasons back:

"We're the fox and hounds love, A PUB, we serve beer and sprits only"

Classic!

Edited May 24, 2014 by GAV

[yoda]

Brilliant!

Remember debs asking for diet coke first of all, then slimline tonic in the Fox and Hounds a few seasons back:

"We're the fox and hounds love, A PUB, we serve beer and sprits only"

Classic!

Best answer is

Just what I have been looking for, a quiet pub,

tends to wind the landlord up a treat

[Claytons Left Boot]

Tried the Higher Buck in Waddington on Sunday, first time here for ages and first time since refurbishment and change of ownership. Very nicely done inside and the food was excellent too. A bit on the pricey side - £14 for Sunday roast - but what you'd expect to pay in this type of establishment in the Ribble Valley.

[Baz]

Tried the Higher Buck in Waddington on Sunday, first time here for ages and first time since refurbishment and change of ownership. Very nicely done inside and the food was excellent too. A bit on the pricey side - £14 for Sunday roast - but what you'd expect to pay in this type of establishment in the Ribble Valley.

The clue was in the name to be fair CLB ;-)

[Gav]

Tried the Higher Buck in Waddington on Sunday, first time here for ages and first time since refurbishment and change of ownership. Very nicely done inside and the food was excellent too. A bit on the pricey side - £14 for Sunday roast - but what you'd expect to pay in this type of establishment in the Ribble Valley.

Heard nothing but good things since the refurbishment, will have to give it a try CLB.

Went to San Carlos in Birmingham last week which is owmed by the same people that own the Manchester one, very disappointed. The Manchester restaurant is absolutely fantastic IMO, never had a bad meal, spot on every time I've been, same can't be said for the Brum branch.

Hardly any staff, which is in stark contrast to the Manchester branch which has more staff thatn customers! Signature lobster dish was awful, chewy overcooked lobster and far too much tomato, and the toilets were disgusting.

Won't be going again.

[Andyblue2]

Heard nothing but good things since the refurbishment, will have to give it a try CLB.

Went to San Carlos in Birmingham last week which is owmed by the same people that own the Manchester one, very disappointed. The Manchester restaurant is absolutely fantastic IMO, never had a bad meal, spot on every time I've been, same can't be said for the Brum branch.

Hardly any staff, which is in stark contrast to the Manchester branch which has more staff thatn customers! Signature lobster dish was awful, chewy overcooked lobster and far too much tomato, and the toilets were disgusting.

Won't be going again.

Ooooohhh get you with the lobster.

[thenodrog]

Ooooohhh get you with the lobster.

Champagne socialism is alive and well around these parts it seems. 'Let them eat cake' eh Gav.

Edited March 15, 2015 by thenodrog

[ABBEY]

took the mother in law to The Auberge again today....FAN TAS TIC

[Gav]

Champagne socialism is alive and well around these parts it seems. 'Let them eat cake' eh Gav.

You've got me all wrong Gordon, but i'm sure its not the first or last time you'll be wrong

[Tom]

Reshs in Darwen is closing down this month because the owner wants to be a magician....

Sad times for me the best Indian in Darwen and perfect to go with a group

[ABBEY]

suqis?

[Tom]

Yep but I reckon he'll fail at his Magic thing and be back within a year

[ABBEY]

can imagine pulling a sloppy chicken vindalloo out of a hat wont go down well.

[donnermeat]

He's been into magic for a number of years now, he's pretty good from what I've seen.

[thenodrog]

Yep but I reckon he'll fail at his Magic thing and be back within a year

Naga's as near for you isn't it Tom?

[Tom]

Naga's as near for you isn't it Tom?

Aye pretty close the only time I've been it was pretty average but hear rave reviews so will give it another shot

Donner - his magic doesn't look bad but I can't see it being something that's easy to make a good living on, unless there's another reason the place shut I can imagine a comeback

Edited March 16, 2015 by Tom M

[Gav]

Naga and Resh's are 2 of the best in the area for me, sad to hear about Reshs closing but these things happen.

[ABBEY]

Spice lounge mmmmmmmm