An excellent pub with a laid back, friendly, atmosphere…read more The restaurant is excellent with chef Danny Brannan creating amazing dishes for the specials board as well as a tasty menu. The sticky toffee pudding should not be missed!

It's been a couple of years since we last visited the Hand & Dagger and it has changed ownership so…read morewe were interested to see what changes had been made to it, if any. Our first impression was that it seemed a little lighter and cheerier in terms of decor though the basic layout hadn't really changed. There is a main bar area and also a room towards the rear with a pool table, also outside seating to the front of the pub and another little beer garden at the back. They seem to be working hard to provide an interesting menu with daily specials etc. and the prices seemed a bit below average for the area and style of menu. We didn't dine so I can't comment on the food but it looked fine and dandy and I'd certainly give it a whirl when we're next in the area. Black Sheep and Wainwright's were the two beers I remember being on the pumps. The thing I found most notable during my visit though was the friendly and exceptionally helpful staff, nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them, excellent! There is ample car parking and just across the road down some steps is the Lancaster Canal with moorings for two or three boats. Pleasant little pub!

Great place with polite and courteous staff, Nothing stands…read moreout about this location, but it what every pub should be; a nice place to go out. (and maybe get something to eat) sadly; not many pubs are like this one.

Easy to find off the main Blackpool Rd on the way to Preston, I visited this pub tonight to try out…read moretheir carvery (£5.99, all you can eat) following a recommendation from a friend. And I wasn't disappointed. Food was excellent, good service, and plenty of space/choice of tables (admittedly on an early Tuesday evening). Real ale is served as it is a Marstons' pub (Pedigree was on offer, along with one guest ale, and Banks was also there). Lots of parking available. Worth a visit.

Try this place only if you're eating in even numbers! This place offers its main menu as BOGOF…read more This sounds great but when a main meal cost between 10-13 pounds it's more like paying a standard pub meal price on 6-8 pounds per head. Saying this a really do think its worth at least one visit. The layout and décor is warm and friendly and staff always greet you pleasantly on arrival. Service is quick and food always arrives warm. This is a chain of pubs so don't go expecting home cooked food, it is however good quality food for what it is. If you visit ensure you take a look at the 'specials' board which on some days containing more options than the menu!!!

This pub has recently had a refurbishment and now has an all you can eat carvery. It now has a warm…read morefriendly atmosphere woth new carpets, settees, tables etc and is great for family's as there is a massive childrens indoor play area. The play area is now free and has ball pools, big slides and a soft play section for the under 5's. The carvery is also 2 for 1 and is £7.95 for 2 meals so is very cheap. They have turkey, gammon and beef to choose from and an extensive array of vegetables and roast potatoes. Always tastes good whenever I have been and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Overall Appearance: Outside Nice barn house appearance…read moreInside Newly furnished, good spacious seating and very tidy and clean. Service First class service Promptly welcomed on entrance in a very polite manor. After order, starter arrived within 5 minutes and then after starter main course came straight afterwards. Excellent 5 star service. Drinks Drinks are top quality and preferably average priced. Food Along side the first class service the starter was perfectly cooked. The main course contained top quality meats with a choice of sides and sauces at good price. The portion sizes are great. Cleanliness The cleanliness of the public house is excellent and well maintained. 5 star service and quality Highly recommended.