Nice big bar that shows live sport. The staff are friendly, the prices are good and they do good…read morefood too!!! its a little bit out of the way as its not really near town but its good if you want something out of the way for a couple of drinks

Hot, delicious and to table ultra quick. Lovely staff, beautiful location and just a great…read moreatmosphere. Will be back.

Good beer, staff and atmosphere, excellent decor, plenty of parking. Food TBA, as never eaten…read morethere.

Here is a little hidden gem if Bolton, i can't believe this is the only review of 2014…read more The location is set in country surrounding just around the corner from Peter Kay's residence. The restaurant has a great warm feel to it, exceptionally clean, modern and roomy. Apparently there has been an extension and the whole place is like a series of rooms, very tastefully done. The food is most definitely awesome with a great choice from the menu and specials board. You would not be disappointed in making a stop off here for your lunch or evening meal.

Bank holiday Monday after our plans to go to Blackpool literally got washed down the drain, we…read moredecided to treat ourselves to lunch. A few months ago we used to go to Fanny's (as it's known to the locals) once every couple of weeks, the menu isn't massive so we cut down a bit. However the menu had changed slightly, I had scampi and chips with homemade tartare sauce, which was presented in a cute bucket. This quickly got tipped out, the hand battered scampi was possibly the nicest I have ever had. My beloved ordered pork belly with black pudding mas potato, it was presented nicely. I'm personally not a fan of pork belly as I don't like fatty meat but Ed loved it! The average price of a main meal is about £15.00. It can be hard to get a table and they do only serve food till 7 or 8pm. there is a comfortable atmosphere that matches the decor. If in the Bolton area I would highly recommend a trip to Fanny's even if it's just for a drink!

It's very confusing to review restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, and other businesses as an American…read morevisiting for a bit. I did visit the Strawberry Duck with a local. When he told me about the name of the pub (several times), I was enchanted. I had the fish and chips and much were very fish and chips. I am also a long time vegetarian trying to eat some fish. Failing miserably. The draft beer selections were the same as every other pub in London that I had tried. Found out in my next to last evening in England that Heineken controls the draft scene. I was searching for local, traditional British beer. Only one place in Oxford! I'll keep trying!! Delightful and charming brewpub or pub (again, American). Very homey feel to the restaurant/pub. The service was something. Fine but I enjoyed my experience thoroughly!

After walking for 8.5 miles we ended up back here where we had booked a table for dinner…read more Walking in we were led to a table right in front which was in a middle of a 3 way much to our dismay as people kept constantly walking past us. What I did see of the decor was nice. The majority of the waitresses were young and what I felt inexperienced . Asking us immediately what we wanted to drink without providing a menu and us having to enquire what the soup and pie of the day was. Drinks ordered I browsed the menu. It was just a lot of generic pub grub with not a lot of fish dishes. Saying that I did see some fish and chips get served that looked fab. I did find the menu a bit uninspiring but luckily I clocked the special board and saw the Strawberry Duck with bubble and squeak with garlic mash. Himself had the minted lamb pie and we shared chipolatas with mustard mayo. The starter was nice but forgettable...the mains were the star of the show. My duck was cooked to perfection and everything tasted fresh. The sauce was of perfect consistency and not too sweet. The mash could have done with more garlic but it was a fine dish especially while sipping yummy gooseberry gin. The minted lamb pie was rich and full of flavour with thick chips that were a little undercooked in the middle. To finish we had coffee as we were full. Overall I felt the service let it down a little, Asking if we want sauce when the starter was served with it, not asking how are food was in the beginning , not informing us about the specials etc and in the end we had to order Drinks at the bar as felt a bit neglected. It was nice to have a swift recommendation of what to have with the gin though and the bill was reasonable . Yes I would come back if I went for a walk in the area.

I only ever drove past The Blundell Arms. It's very near where I live, so I drive past it a lot! It…read morejust looked like another pub, and not very popular, as I never saw anyone parked outside. But in recent times I noticed A-boards outside mentioning food, so after a long time of realising this, I decided to look online, and lo and behold, it's not just a pub that has "food available", but a full on food-centric pub! Hoorah! When I drove there, I realised that the reason it looked so quiet and lacking in cars is because there's actually a sizeable car park BEHIND it, and that in turn is the entrance people tend to use to access it. When I walked in, I was very pleasantly surprised, this pub was not only very expansive in side (perhaps not in terms of headroom in some of the older parts!) but was wonderfully traditional, with beautiful rustic beams running throughout, and many nods to its past as a court house, showing the old stone placard, and a window showing the traditional wattle and daub construction. The other thing I noticed is that this was a very bright space. The winter sunshine truly cascades through the windows, giving a wonderfully comfortable feeling. This place had a 'good' feeling as soon as I entered. I was greeted by a friendly staff member who took me to a table nestled amongst the rustic beams, where I was given the menus, and had chance to also peruse the lunch menu. The lunch menu was really good value, and I'd happily order from it, but in this instance I noticed on the main menu, amongst all the delicious traditional and classic pub food offerings, and "chef's inspired dishes" was a gourmet burger. So I opted for that! I took the time waiting to have a look round at the rest of the place, which is where Ashleigh, the staff member, told me about the building's previous uses, and how pleasant the place looks at night with all the lights lighting up the corners of this old building. When my burger arrived, I was quite pleased. The presentation was simple but that's all it needed to be, as it was a big burger, and a pot of triple-cooked chips. The chips were great, crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. The burger was tasty, but I wouldn't call it 'gourmet', as it was quite a standard burger, but grilled fully through rather than pink (due to health and safety demands usually), so it wasn't juicy, but was still tasty, regardless. The bacon on the burger was a bit fatty though, I had to pull strands of it off, but that's merely my personal preference. For the price, it was a good burger, and a tasty lunch. I'd certainly order it again. All in all, I was pleased I came to The Blundell Arms! I didn't realise it was such a lovely building, and didn't realise they had such a large offering to eat, so I'll definitely be back to try some more of the menu, especially the dessert menu... there were a few things on there I very much liked the look of, but as the burger was so filling, I didn't quite have the room. Maybe next time I'll go for the lunch menu instead of my eyes being bigger than my belly! Next time, Blundell.... NEXT TIME!!!

A really nice pub/restaurant that dates back to when the world was black and white and everybody…read morehad a horse and cart. Food is good but can take a while to get to you as the service is a little slow. A liitle on the pricy side for nothing that is out of this world. Huge range of wines and beers all this in fantastic ye olde worldy settings.

Good friendly staff that are very polite and would go again we need more like this so will…read moredefinitely be there again :-)

One of the oldest Inns / Pubs in the world, originally established in 1251 and rebuilt in 1636…read more Being exiled from Manchester at the moment & now living in Scotland, I was travelling back last week on a beautiful sunny, spring evening and decided to make a stop at a local hostelry. Having a penchant for older pubs, I searched for the oldest in Lancashire and came up with one of the oldest in the world. As you can see from the pictures on the listing, it is a beautiful pub. I met a very friendly local outside who told me that the Inn had a long association with cider and recommended I tried the Thatchers Cloudy on draught. I'm not a cider drinker, but I do value tradition and ordered myself a pint. It was actually very tasty and I felt more of a part of the history of the place knowing that hundreds, maybe thousands of others had drunk a similar brew before me. Being a mere stop on my journey onward, my time here was limited and I really felt so comfortable I could've stayed much longer. If you happen to be in this part of the world, I highly recommend that you pay a visit!

Meeting an old colleague for a catch up we ended up at one of her local haunts. This place is a…read morevast beautiful pub! Walking in I could see a mature customer base..chilling on chaise lounges and overall being very civilised. We approached the podium where a gatekeeper to the restaurant stood. She pleasantly took our names and said to come back when we fancied to eat. To whet our appetite we chose the berry special gin for £6.50 which was a long refreshing drink while we caught up. When ready we were seated in the restaurant and provided a menu consisting of pub classics. I chose a black pudding..bacon..poached egg with hollandaise sauce concoction while my friend had the cheese potato skins. Both arrived well presented and full of flavour. For mains I struggled to find anything thrilling. Eventually I settled for the fish pie and my veggie companion a sweet potato one. Mine was very decadent..full of cheese ans cream but it had good pieces of fish. My friend seemed to enjoy hers. Overall the venue is stunning with a family friendly vibe. The food just lacked that innovative edge for myself but I would come back for a drink.

I stopped by Tavern Fayre last weekend as I was on my journey back from Blackpool to my parents…read morehouse. Those from Bolton, or the surrounding area, will know this place as Tavern on Hunger Hill or 'Tavern on t'hill' (read that with a Peter Kay accent if you can). It was very busy when we arrived, a good sign! We waited in the bar for around 15 minutes whilst we waited to get a table. The menu is large, and has plenty of starters, lite bites and main meals to choose from. They have a specials menu too, which I find great for a pub! Although the chef must have gone crazy with the mustard this week, because there wasn't anything on the specials I would have liked. Still, others would! I ordered a homemade fish pie and it was lovely!! The service was fast and friendly and the bill was more than reasonable. If you're around on Hunger Hill and hungry - give it a try. They're been around since before I was born so I can imagine they won't be going anywhere soon!

This is our local! We love it in here! It is a traditional pub.It is so welcoming and friendly. It…read moreis split into 2 rooms,the lounge and the vault. It is only a small pub but can pack plenty in,especially at weekends.There is seating outside,which is fantastic in the summer! They just started a beer festival this year which was a great success! With plenty of real ales as well as the usual,it attracts a varied crowdfab!!

A thriving traditional pub, selling a large variety of beers and drinks, bar snacks are on offer…read moretoo.. Staff are friendly and the atmosphere in here is good welcoming There is a small seating area outside the front of the pub which does get busy at the weekends and summer nights.. Parking is not available here but taxis are

We have been here a few times now, it's a brilliant place for a pint. We always get great service…read morefrom Ray at the bar, who's always on point. We would highly recommend.

Had a decent enough meal at an off-peak time on Sunday afternoon. The wait for both starters and…read moremain courses was just about 5 minutes longer than would be reasonable. I ordered a bottle of Barefoot wine, but the one I wanted was the only one not in stock. Typical! The barman did offer me a sample of an alternative to try which was very nice so I did order a bottle of 'Quando'. Most tables are in dimly lit corners unless you sit close to the front windows. Potato skins for starter were very nice, served with sour cream. The garlic mushrooms were served on a piece of bread and in a creamy sauce which looked a bit like baby food. For mains, I had the gammon steak and southern chicken skewers combo. The chicken was a bit dry and tough. However, having been to Louisiana, that's genuinely how they make it there. I have to say, the gammon was delicious. My dining companion had the scampi, that was delicious too. I'd happily go back if in the area, but would try for a table near a window and probably wouldn't bother with a starter as it just took too long.