This is a brand new McDonald's and I recommend you take a look, from the stunning open seating area…read moreto the overpowering play area this place has it all. I began my morning by waking up at 9, after I was ready I stumbled across to Stricklandgate and waited a full 30 mins in the line to get in. Dead on 12 the door swung open to a "new paint" smell and to 3 members of staff eager to let us in. We all ran to be first in line but then stopped to admire the fine architecture from the tiled walls to the sandy oak wood floor, I felt welcome and the staff seemed to enjoy serving me too. Now... on to the food. I ordered the big tasty burger and I have to say it impressed me a lot, the bacon was crispy yet not over cooked, the lettuce had a distinct crunch which complemented the onions ever so well and the patty was so big I could not eat all of it and so I took some home for the dog. My one gripe with the food however was the fact that the fries lacked the crunch that I have became a custom to, but I think that may be because the oil in the fryer had been changed. I believe that McDonald's are leading the fast food industry into the future and this restaurant is one of the best I have seen so far

Probably the most enjoyable McDonald's experience I've had in over a decade. I am not a McDonald's…read moreregular, but i got stuck in Kendal after almost everything else was closed. I have to say, im glad i did. The serving staff were very friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. The food was slightly above the expected McDonald's quality (or perhaps the quality staff just made it seem that way?). The service was very fast and efficient. And, though several people left their tables and floor area in a terrible state while I was there, the lady cleaning the tables was so lovely, tirelessly cleaning up people's messes in spite of customers with bad manners. Seriously exceeded expectations. I'd give them 6 stars if i could. I was there just before 8pm on Tue 20 June. McDonald's ought to give the whole shift a bonus. If every McDonald's staff was as good as these guys, I'd probably become a McDonald's regular again!

There are two McDonalds restaurants in Barrow - one situated on the Hollywood Park retail park, and…read morethis one which is right in the middle of the town centre, so very handy. They do all the usual fast food/'junk food' that McDonalds is known for - burgers, chips, chicken nuggets and fizzy drinks - at fairly reasonable prices. They have also made moves to become a bit healthier over the last couple of years though, which is great - you can now also get salads, deli sandwiches, fresh fruit portions, carrot sticks and fruit juice. It's really good to have the healthier options alongside the usual stuff. They have an upstairs floor too so you can watch the world go by out of the upstairs windows, and cater for childrens parties upstairs too. This restaurant has recently had a makeover, and is done out in funny khaki and orange coloursit isn't to my taste, and everyone I've spoken to thinks it looks better before! They've gone for a very modern funky look but it can make your eyes hurt after a while. For reasons known only to McDonalds, they've also taken out some of the smaller tables and added one big long table by the counter - great for big groups, but it means you often end up having to sit right next to a stranger if there are no smaller tables free. Unfortunately also, this branch is a bit of a magnet for screaming teenagers and 'chavs', who like to congregate outside at the weekends. Cheap and cheerful food for an occasional visit, but it's not somewhere I'd want to go very often!

Sometimes very good, othertimes not. The cheese isnt melted on burgers Staff are normally very…read morefriendly, and helpful. its the customers whom are aggressive. A good friend of mine was doing work experience in this McDonalds, and this large lady, started swearing at him.

I think it's safe to say this place is shithole. The floor feels like it gets greesed in the…read moremorning, the service was slow and staff were not the slightest bit helpful. This restaurant offers free WiFi and a disabled lift, the wifi was too slow to do anything and the lift looks like it's just came out of the 80's. If you are in the town center and in need of fast food I would recommend the McDonald's across the street as it is a much more pleasant experience overall

Visited this KFC last week and spoke in length to the manager on duty Dave.I have been using this…read moreKFC for nearly 2 years now and have been really impressed with the improvements i`ve seen in the last few weeks in terms of speed of service and customer service.As always the food is great and the manager also told me of a planned refurbishment at the end of January. Can highly recommend visiting this restaurant and if you have had bad experiences in the past like i have,forget them because its like a different restaurant lately!!!

On a recent trip to Manchester, my luvley wife, daughter and I went on a coach trip with a group of…read morefriends to Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District. Though it was a cloudy and breezy day, the temperature was quite reasonable for walking the hilly streets and popping in and out of all of the shops. Such a lovely town. With all of that walking, we quickly burned off our light early morning breakfast and stopped in at a patio bar on the main street for a couple of glasses of bubbles and a soda for our daughter while we decided what to do for lunch. I had done some research on the several chippies in town, looking to go beyond the normal fish and chips to scampi and chips. I read that the best scampi is had with full tail langoustine, and that some "scampi" actually contains fish pieces. I asked the bartender her opinion of the best shop in town, and right away she mentioned one that I had read about, Vinegar Jones. In fact, it was right up the street. We made a bee-line for the shop and so had a lot of others as the line snaked out the door. Wanting our fix bad enough, I got in line and ordered fish for the ladies and scampi for myself while my luvley wife and daughter headed upstairs to see if there was seating available, despite the sign on the counter that read "Upstairs Full". They found a table just in time so as I paid for our order, I was told it would be delivered upstairs shortly. The upstairs room is smallish, but had comfortable seating and a nice view out over the main street. Our orders arrived quickly, and the large pieces of fish were ever so gorgeous, piping hot and glistening on beds of chips. It tasted so fresh. But the star of my show was the scampi, full tail tasty nuggets of beauty. With little packets of tartar sauce and a full bottle of malt vinegar in hand, we were in chippy heaven. We had two other meals of fish and chips during our stay in Manchester, but none matched the quality and fresh taste of Vinegar Jones. Cheers!

Friendly, welcoming staff were more than happy to educate an American on the finer points of…read moreBritish chippie offerings. I was well fed and happy! No complaints. Definitely want to visit again next time I am in the Lake District!

One of the longest and established Indian's in the town. Really friendly and food is as gorgeous as…read moreits ever been. Definately worth booking beforehand if you're looking to drop by on a Friday or Saturday evening though!

really really nice food ,, lovely seating area ,, very friendly staff and good pricesread more

The chinese food here is good, and the fish and chips excellent. It is reasonably priced. The place…read moreis clean, always reassuring.

Like a Chinese takeaway should be - you get enough in one portion to share 2 ways (more than plenty…read moreto share 2 portions 3 ways), the prices aren't bad and the staff very friendly, and there's a good real ale pub next door while you wait.

For a busy spot overlooking the water, the food here actually exceeded expectations! Generally with…read morea nice location like this in a busy tourist area, I don't expect good food. Mostly because it doesn't have to be good to still draw people in. However, my husband and I enjoyed our lunch here, and the view we had of the pier and lake from our table! Ambiance was upbeat with the music and the two floor outdoor seating patios. Saw that they do live music in the evenings on the weekends as well. I got the Peri Peri Chicken Sandwich, upcharge Truffle Fries. Portion was large with a generous piece of chicken. I ate this mostly without the bun, fork and knife. Truffle Fries also a generous amount blanketed in parmesan. Husband got the burger and it hit the spot as well. Fueled us for an afternoon of hiking.

The beer was good and the location is nice, with great views of the lake. However, the bartender…read morewas very unpleasant and gruff, and made it clear he didn't want to answer any questions. Also, we ordered the nachos and they were just awful. Couldn't have been worse. The fact that they use that industrial liquid cheese on the nachos should tell you all you need to know.

My favourite Chinese restaurant and takeaway, if you go you have to try the Peking spare ribs they…read moreare messy and do stain your fingers but they taste great! I've converted quite a few people into fans. I tend to use this place as a takeaway more than an eat in place as its not too far to go and it's cheaper to take it home and eat it. The staff are always friendly and helpful and the food is a very good standard, far better than most chinese takeaways I've been to but I think that's due to it being a restaurant too which pushes the standard higher. This is a popular place on a weekend so if you're eating in it's probably a good idea to book a table, if you can't get booked in then just order a takeaway. The only downside is they don't do delivery as they are very busy so you have to get it yourself.

Very nice food. Always make you feel welcome. Nice bar aswel so you can have a drink before you go…read moreupstairs for your food. Feels comfortable and relaxing. They always have nice music in the background and the tables are always clean and tidy. Some of the food is quite possibly the best Chinese food I have ever had. Love going there!

Just 'bobbed in' for some chips on the way back to our cosy holiday cottage nestled in front of the…read moreConiston hills. A generous portion of chunky, chippy style chips that would soothe the core of any walker returning from a wet, wintry day on the fells. Bobbins is open from 5pm until 8.30pm Tues-Sat out of season and offers all you would expect to see at a classic fish and chip take-away. It seems to be well frequented by campers and holiday makers but it's good enough to surely have it's fair share of resident regulars too!

One of the oldest kebab shops in Blackpool, quality is always very good at the Armenian although…read morequantity is scarficed for the quality of the food here. Friendly staff, usually open quite late 11pm weeknight, midnight at the weekend.

I have lived in blackpool over 30yrs and have driven by this place many times and never bothered to…read moretry it. What an idiot i am, this is by far the best kebab shop in blackpool, possibly lancashire. No fancy burgers, pizzas, indian food, fried chicken e.t.c. here, just kebabs about 6 options altogether, i plumped for a large donner (no salad options on offer just shredded cabbage and onion and a chioce of 5 sauces). It was delicious with home made chilli and garlic sauce and the meat was of a far superior quality that you get at the all singing all dancing takeaway. It is run by a lovely couple, a Scottish lady and i presume her Armeniem husband, who were both very pleasant, welcoming, and nothing seemed too much trouble. I visited early evening about 6pm expecting the lamb to be warmed up or just cooking but this was well cooked and fresh, they dont even open past 10pm so get there early as this is one kebab you can eat sober and savour. If there is a downside it is that the place is a bit dated and could do with a good clean decor wise, but i thought this added to the charm. I tried this place after a search on t'internet for best kebab shops in blackpool this place was there and thats why i tried it, i am going back only once a month though as i have to watch the waistline and look after the cholestrol levels. Verdict: The dogs dangly bits, you have to try it.