It's closed down ! Was ok with People who worked there ,…read morethey were good . management seemed to let them down !

Lovely place. The tapas is amazing! All the staff are super-friendly too. The only thing missing…read more(for me) was maybe some light background music on the rooftop terrace, as the road was quite noisy in the afternoon.

Incredible. Service is friendly and prompt. All menu questions answered and drinks delivered to the…read moretable in genuinely record time. Food is faultless, menu varied, but lacks a traditional sirloin or rib eye option - you can have a steak sandwich or a steak burger instead though. Pinot Grigio was more than drinkable, spirits served in nice glasses with plenty of ice, and Lucky Saint beer was a god send with all the men driving. Other lagers were standard and a bit bland - San Miguel, Amstel etc but a good selection of national and local casks. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending.

When you walk into this establishment has a very comfortable aesthetic. On the inside, it is full…read morewith lots of nice browns and interesting historic pictures; it feels like dining at an old english heritage site. The food is cooked at very good quality and the menu changes every day! The service is very welcoming and it is also dog-friendly. It is a little pricey however, so you may want to reconsider if you are on a strict budget

Oooh this pub is looovely, especially on sunny days when you can sit outside in their garden…read more They seem to cater to both locals (lots of old folks) and people like us who were driving though. The staff were all very welcoming, and we were all really impressed with the friendly, efficient service. The menu was full of English comfort foods...and they executed everything beautifully. Just look at my photos to get an idea...I tried the goats cheese and caramelised onion strudel, which came balanced on potatoes and perfect ratatouille. If you ever find yourself in this part of the country, it is definitely worth popping in here for some lunch! *Pro tip: It sounded like they get very booked up in the evening, so ring ahead to ensure you get a table!!

A very busy Old English pub doing Great food and Great Beer(Cask Marque)…read moreYvonne and Gary run a first class pub and have a great team working with them. If going for a meal ring and book it gets busy at the weekend!! always a good sign.

Middle of nowhere, casual dress, Michelin-starred…read more My husband and I went out of our way to eat and stay here. Was it worth the 3 hour journey from London (2-hr train ride, 1-hr by car) to make our reservation from 6-months earlier? Absolutely. Courses are small, but plenty. Staff are immensely courteous and thoughtful (they made a custom menu for our dietary needs and even had the chefs sign it before we left). And the setting couldn't be more idyllic. I'd suggest getting the wine pairing as it really completes the meal. Go ahead and stay the night as breakfast is included the next day. Just make sure to work out your travel from the train station to the restaurant. It really is out in the sticks.

An absolutely fantastic experience enhanced by the charming and beautiful countryside that The…read moreBlack Swan at Oldstead is nestled within - an area that I wouldn't have visited otherwise but am grateful for having done so. Make sure to make a small detour to Kilburn to see The Kilburn White Horse which stands firmly in the hillside. The Black Swan is a beautiful picturesque old pub full of warmth and charm. Upon arrival you are welcomed into the bar area for aperitifs where a log fire crackles and glows. Make sure to notice the Robert Thompson mouse carved into the bar. Great selection of small batch gins - I enjoyed a glass of Sir Robin of Locksley from Sheffield with tonic. Amuse bouche are served here before moving upstairs to the restaurant. The Smoked Eel and Apple Tartlets were light and well balanced in their flavours whilst the Chicken Dumpling was rich, satisfying and would sit well on the finest of dim sum plates in Hong Kong. The restaurant is more modern in decoration with an "open kitchen" where some of the dishes are prepared with a clear artistic love and attention to detail. Service is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. Good selection of wines for most palates and wallets. I had the 10 course tasting menu which, at £85, felt like a bargain compared to the price of Michelin starred food in major cities. To start, a Mussel with Oyster Leaf canapé - so perfectly decorated that it felt wrong to eat it, but so tasty. Next up Langoustine with Caramelised Whey, served like a lollipop with a twig to hold it with - lovely textures and cooked to perfection. Venison Tartare followed - a small dish but rich in flavour and beautifully prepared and decorated. Sour Bread and Sour Butter was distinctive and a good filler in preparation for the main courses. The Monkfish with Asparagus and Onion, although delicious, was probably the weakest dish. The sauce tasted like heavy sweet soy sauce and was a bit overpowering in its saltiness for the delicate flavour of the fish. Still very enjoyable though. The Slowly Cooked Crapaudine Beetroot was the star of the menu. Cooked in beef fat (I believe), the beetroot takes on a heavier composition and is chewy and almost glutinous with all of the accompanying decorations providing broad and bold flavours. Absolutely fantastic! Scallop Cured with Rhubarb was another standout with the smoothness of the slightly charred scallops countering the tartness of the rhubarb, all tied together with a rich and balanced sauce. Herb-Fed Chicken with Wild Garlic from this Year and Last was another amazing creation with a blanket over the chicken in the form of a garlic leaf. The chicken was more warm than hot but extremely tasty. The first dessert was ice cream (or iced yoghurt?) Lollipops which were wonderfully innovative with their unique flavours. The Sheep's Milk with Douglas Fir Oil was also an memorable dessert with natural tastes of the season. The final dessert, served with coffee was Cake made from Artichoke, Chicory Root and Thyme. The combination worked well although the chicory root (?) was slightly bitter. A great end to a fantastic meal and experience. For most who visit The Black Swan at Oldstead, a significant journey will be involved but don't let that put you off...It's well worth the effort and will be one of those great food experiences.

Lovely restaurant and really tasty food . The lunch menu is a fantastic deal with lots of choice ,…read morethe food is of good quality and standard .it Can get quite busy so maybe book in advance.

A group of people who I work with absolutely love Albert's in Worlsey so on Friday after work we…read moreheaded there to take advantage of the lunch menu which runs until 6 Monday-Friday. The lunch deal is two courses from the lunch menu for £11.95. I didn't fancy any of the starters so I ordered a garlic bread with tomato and cheese, it was huge and more like a pizza but delicious. I had fish and chips for my main and it was delicious and a good portion. I had a chocolate volcano cake for dessert which was nice but not mind blowing. Overall, I enjoyed my meal but I'm not sure I would be rushing back to try the main menu. The cocktails were nice, only £5.50 from 5 on the happy hour deal. It is a huge venue which two conference rooms which they host weddings in. It was extremely busy so if you do intend to go I would book a table in advance.

The service was amazing. The wait staff are well trained and prompt. We were there for a relaxing…read morelunch and I ordered the salad. The salad was lovely except for the fact that a few of the tomato wedges were underripe and several pieces of the chicken were like leather. I'm not sure if they were under a hearing lamp too long, but I didn't get the impression it was freshly cooked. The location and ambiance is excellent. Gentle music in the background make it was to enjoy conversation.

Amazing food! Wow loved the multiple options for Sunday Roast. The vegetables were cooked to…read moreperfection not to hard not too soft and the plate felt of a golden time of hearty well rounded plate of amazing food. So pleased first time visiting but will be back.

Great local spot, very cozy with plenty of seating for the pub area and the dinning area. Plus…read moretasty food and festive drinks.

Little friendly pub, everybody seems to know everybody and there's a big crowd for Sunday lunch…read more We've just popped in for a pre-lunch drink after doing for a walk round the river. There's a wide variety of ales and which are not too badly priced. There's a beer garden to the rear and the River Irwell runs past bathe front door. Very quaint!

Ah, the Friendship how I love thee, let me count the ways:…read more 1. Just look at you, your imposing facade set back from the road puts other pubs to positive shame 2. You are a cheap enough pub to let us get merry without breaking the bank ... much, but thats my fault 3.Your barmaids are lovely and young, and went to my high school and I know that you treat them well 4. You remind me of a cross between a travellers' half way house and where Elrond from Lord of the Rings might live 5. Your magic extends to the skies as on a sunny day it is lovely to sit on those well placed benches of yours out front FIN

Turned up here tonight at 8.30 the staff were very welcoming and friendly the food was really fresh…read moreand generously portioned with extremely reasonable prices I have been looking for an alernative to the beefeater which used to be my chosen place to eat the last two Times I have been There the food has been dire the manageress served me a plate of bloody steak when I asked well done that can be excused as a mistake but the hair on the plate as she brought it was the final nail!!The friendship inn is as we all know a part of the Joseph holts chain the standard of care in the food is top resteraunt quality the staff are helpful and friendly you are not rushed or pushed in any way the waitresses are always close to hand if needed but don't hover around while you are eating as has been The case many times in many other places I definately recommend this place to anyone wanting a lovely meal in a relaxed friendly environment and shall be recommending this place to all my family and friends keep up the good work and congratulations to the manageress and the team who run this pub

This pub has been under new ownership since 2015 and had a much needed makeover last year. The new…read moreowners have truly reinvented the traditional English country pub, it has been sympathetically renovated to the highest standards and ties in wonderfully with the existing features and country surroundings. The new extended restaurant is a stunning light space, Chef Gareth Ward continues to produce innovative menus and consistently delicious food - trust me, you will be spoilt for choice! The bar serves excellent cask ales and craft beers and an impressive drinks menu - 3 pages of speciality gins, Monkey 47 a particular fave of mine - this alone is worth the 5 stars!!

Great food, very well priced for such a high calibre. Nicely located with quaint furnishings and…read morefine cask ales. A reccommend

Brand spanking newly opened!…read more At the heart of Monton's upcoming new businesses, The Blind Pig has just opened renovated that has replaced a previous pub there previously. The decor looks fresh, new, chic, understated and has that grey wood varnish touch that seems to be quite in at the moment. It's a bar but also a restaurant although it still has that pub feel but the new era pub feel. We went for the food and the cocktails - on a Friday night! This is the real time to test a new eatery. They did surprisingly well. We didn't wait for ages, had fun with the cocktails and discussing the place. Cute little notes were hung from table decorations and writing on the walls. Selection: Starting sharer platter - Italian meats, rocket, olives, mozzarella Soup and chips Random I know, but it worked. All of the food was tasty and fresh. Even through the renovation, it still attracts a lot of the old crowd. We were sat next to some people who didn't stop saying the F word through our latter part of the meal. This didn't put me off the food and the experience we'd had so far and I think it genuinely deserves 4*'s.

Quite amazing what they have done with this place as anyone who knew it as the Drop Inn will tell…read moreyou. Monton is really going through some serious changes at the moment and will surely become the next Didsbury / Chorlton. The Blind Pig is a bar/bistro offering locally sourced produce, teas, coffees etc.... We had breakfast there this morning, nice food and reasonably priced. Will be back.....