The Moorelands is my former local, having lived in Halifax many years. I didn't go too often…read moredespite it being my closest pub. I've eaten here several times and always found the food to be decent. We had a steak sandwich from the specials board a long time ago which was good but a little expensive. That's kind of the problem with the Moorelands, it's not reasonably priced enough to be a good drinking local and the food is decent but probably a little overpriced to be a good restaurant. It sits a little between the 2 awkwardly. The fact my dad chooses to go to the Shant which is much further away for a Thursday night drink kind of says it all. The marquee outside is very nice, I recently attended an engagement party here and found it to be a lot better inside than I was expecting given it just looks like a plain white tent from the outside. I wouldn't not recommend the Moorelands, but I wouldn't shout about it either.

Traditional pub. Prices are a bit high (about £8-10 for an adult main, for example) but otherwise…read morethere's nothing to complain about. Fresh, tasty ingredients, well presented. Selection of desserts (ice cream, cheesecake, etc.) and starters too. I particularly recommend the chicken / beef dinner. The children's version is a few £ cheaper and still a good sized portion.

Been here once, when a friend invited us along to 'help' them with the pub quiz, and I was quite…read moresurprised at just how nice it was. We sat in lovely large, comfy sofas, and after buying the original round at the bar, we were waited on at the table. I'm not sure if that's just on quiz nights, but it made a lovely change. Prices were fairly average for this type of family/food pub, and I didn't eat but friends said that it's not bad at all. There's also a play area, but I didn't have the kids with me so didn't check that out - again I was told it's good. Handy as there's a small Tesco next door and a few take-aways so depending on how much you've had to drink, you can pick up a kebab and/or a pint of milk on the way home.

Went for the first time (Wednesday night 03/08/2011)…read more (the bill came to over £20 for two of us). We both had starters prawn cocktails, however they didn't come with any sauce, but had a separate tiny little pot on the side of the plate (I love the sauce and is the only reason I ever have prawn cocktail so was rather disappointed). I had the sirloin steak and Cheryl had Fajita's. I asked for the steak to be cooked medium rare, but was a bit too rare for me, could have done with a bit longer. It was supposed to be 8oz however had about 4oz of fat on it :( Beer prices were good and they did server John Smiths. Atmosphere was drab, there wasn't any background music playing though and all you could hear was chav FM every time the kitchen door was flung open. Does have a beer garden that looked like it would be good in the sunshine & even a kids play area at the end of the building. Not somewhere I would rush back to, but the service was good (no one else in the pub though) and food was average for that kind of pub (could have been better). Not great value for money but wasn't a complete rip-off.

This is a large pub/restaurant just in Marple Bridge. The place perhaps lacks a little in…read moreatmosphere, though apparently the open fire gets sparked when it's the colder months. The food menu here is all British staples ranging from sausage mash at about 9 quid up to fillet steak. Skipping a starter, I had the Barbary duck breast. The duck, whilst not badly cooked, I'd have preferred a little pinker. It came with some vibrant kale, and a deliciously cheesy dauphinoise "pudding". The treacle tart for dessert was nice too, though I thought it was weird that they didn't trim the rind from the orange slices it came with. The biggest criticism would be inconsistency over portion sizes. You can order the crumble and get a dessert that could easily feed 3 or 4, or a giant Eton mess, and others are just right or even a little stingy. The main courses had a similar problem: it makes eating in a group difficult. It's a shame that the ale choices are limited to mass produced stuff like Greene King. With so many decent local ales, you'd have they'd have at least one decent guest on. This is a pretty reasonable choice if you want some fairly well-priced food, and you're in the area.

This place was great. We attended a friends birthday party here and it made for a memorable event…read more Obviously, from the exterior, the Midland has been here for a very long time. When I actually entered the establishment, it was clear that the interior had been updated fairly recently. There is a nice, fresh decor inside, all while retaining nice natural period features and touches. Upon taking our seat at the table, I perused both the cocktail list and the food menu for the evening. I always take it as a good sign when I am spoilt for choice in a new bar or restaurant. Without a doubt, I had trouble choosing from the very appealing lists that I was presented with. After trying a few of the different cocktails on offer, I am pleased to report that each and every one of them was fantastic. As too, was the food that I ordered - and also the food that I cheekily tried from some of my fellow diners! Service here was courteous and friendly, without being too intrusive. In fact, I felt sorry more for them in having to deal with a table of 14 of us and they did so very competently. All in all, I had a great time here, and if I am ever in this part of the country again. I would certainly be glad to return here.

Ye Old country pub. Don't you just love them, with the old…read morebeams and open fire (except it wasn't lit)..... we went here for an evening meal, it has a great atmosphere, good service, real ales, and excellent food, although i would say a little expensive for a country pub. I would recommend booking because it was busy, though you did not feel enclosed or on top of each other. There are a lot of tables for people to eat at, but i would say not many places to just have a drink, except at the bar and a couple of seats just inside the door. I have not been during the day so may be different then. overall i like this place, it has a cosy homely feel to it, which a lot of pubs don't seem to have these days.

Came tonight with a couple work colleagues. We all had the chicken which was served on the best…read morerisotto I've ever had in my entire life. There were also little whispy crisps on the side that I think were sweet potato. Amazing. The service was good and the atmosphere was fantastic with exposed beams and a fireplace. Perfect pub for dinner.

Our recent visit to this establishment was marred by poor conduct, a lack of professionalism, and…read morean inappropriate level of personal judgment from staff -- resulting in what should have been a simple family meal turning into an unnecessarily uncomfortable experience. Upon arrival, we ordered a round of drinks, including one, legally permitted alcoholic drink for my 16-year-old daughter, in accordance with Section 149(5) of the Licensing Act 2003, which allows for 16- and 17-year-olds to consume beer, wine, or cider with a table meal when accompanied by an adult. We were told that food would need to be ordered for her drink to be served (after we had been sat with our drinks for at least 10 minutes)-- a reasonable condition, and we immediately complied by placing a food order for the party, a £20 sharing platter with extra fries (fries were £6!) Our meal was served, and we proceeded to enjoy our meal without issue. After finishing our food, I attempted to order a second round of alcoholic drinks for 2 adults in our group, along with an ice lolly for a younger child. At that point, we were abruptly informed that no further alcohol would be served to anyone in our group, despite the fact that no additional drink had been requested for my daughter. We were informed the manager was not there but they rang the member of staff and told them not to serve us anything else further. I would like to note at this stage, we were sat chatting about our week and our youngest daughter/granddaughters sports day (hardly criminal behaviour). What followed was not only inappropriate but highly unprofessional. A member of staff made a personal and unsolicited comment, accusing me of "encouraging a 16-year-old to drink" -- a deeply offensive and legally inaccurate accusation. We were not in breach of any law, we were not intoxicated, and we were not acting irresponsibly. We had followed every instruction given to us in good faith. It's important to be clear: * We were served an initial round of drinks, with the understanding that food must be ordered for the 16-year-old -- and we complied. * We did not attempt to purchase any further alcohol for her. * The only request made after the meal was for adult (only 2 alcoholic drinks between 3 adults) drinks and a child's dessert item. * The staff chose to refuse further alcohol service based on a personal and moral judgment, not law or customer behaviour. If an establishment enforces internal policies stricter than legal requirements, it is within their right to do so -- but such policies must be communicated clearly (and prior to any purchase of alcohol for anyone within the party) and applied consistently, without condescension or personal insult. The staff's behaviour in this case reflected neither good judgment nor good training. And while I would normally refrain from such personal observations, I must note: I will not be taking parenting advice from someone whose own personal hygiene -- particularly in regard to his dental hygiene -- raises serious questions about self-care, let alone professional standards. (If this establishment can pass personal judgment then I am entitled to reciprocate their tone). We left feeling insulted, patronised, and unwelcome -- all despite having followed the rules and behaved respectfully throughout. I would not return, and I would urge others to think twice before spending money in a venue where lawful, respectful customers are treated with such disdain.

We called into the Old White Beare yesterday as a family of 4 and 1 dog, on the off chance they…read morewould have a table available. Even though we hadn't booked, the staff were extremely helpful and friendly and seated us with no fuss at all. The service from the staff was second to none, they are fab! Helpful, friendly and nothing is too much trouble (even our dog was given treats!) The food was amazing, especially the Monterey Jack Burgers! And the desserts were lip smackingly delicious. Our only regret is that we're not local!!! We live in Northumberland so were just visiting family, but we will certainly be going back next time we visit. Absolutely fantastic place!

Paid over £15 today for a really disappointing roast dinner. No mash, no stuffing, measles…read moreportion of veg, roast spuds tasted so old. Miserable waitress. Won't be back

Named the Stag Hotel, I have no idea if this is a hotel or not. But it certainly is a pub. And…read morebetter, they have some unusual beers on offer. Right there, I'm sold. Six of us took the recommendation of the concierge at the hotel nearby where most of us where staying (after he recommended his own place, of course) and it was a short walk around the corner to the Stag. After placing our beer orders (I had an interesting golden pale ale called White Swan), we put in for dinner. Fish cakes to start were fried but still quite tasty with a tangy dipping sauce. But the main was what really made it for me. The lamb shank was served upright in the bowl. A huge portion of meat that just slid right off the bone into the mashed potatoes and gravy and boiled cabbage. No knife needed here, I could just turn it into mouth-sized bites with the side of the fork. Good service. Instead of having one of us hussling beer refills back and forth, we just ordered them at the bar and the staff brought them out to us on a tray. There is are outside tables for the smokers and a glass-enclosed conservatory so that you can get the best of the warm sunshine and stay out of the rain.

My wife and I stayed there for several days because its location was convenient for visiting our…read morefamily in South Yorkshire. We were hoping it would be comfortable. Indeed it was! The hotel had recently been updated, the breakfast was excellent, the service friendly and attentive and we even had a group join us for dinner in the restaurant and the food was great. Highly recommend!

My wife and I had grilled sea bass, vegetable grill and garden patch medley for lunch. Delicious!…read moreWe loved all of it. The service and ambiance were excellent too.

We ended up here because our preferred jaunt, the Sportsman, was closed on Monday lunchtime…read more The pub benefits from friendly staff though they did feel somewhat impatient as we dawdled over an impressively wide selection of food. They had one local beer on tap and several indie ciders to choose from, as well as an impressive selection of cordials to try. Although there was a wide ranging food menu, there were surprisingly few vegetarian options and none at all in the 2 meals for £11 range. The vegetarian lasagne was reasonable but pricey for what it was. The hunter's chicken came with an ungenerous portion of chips and was billed as coming with salad or roast vegetables. As it was, there was no choice and it came with peas and an unadventurous salad which included a lot of raw onion. Onion rings were meant to come too and eventually turned up with another order, below. The same could be said of the salmon salad which was similar, again with lots of raw onion, though the salmon felt fresh and reasonably sized. The best of the lot was asparagus and poached eggs from the starter menu, which along with a portion of onion rings made a good main. The pub itself is spacious, with a nice selection of books to browse and games to play. Outside is a great children's playground and lovely views. There's lots of parking and even a drinks vending machine for those who arrive when the pub is shut. We are unlikely to go back, largely because Sheffield offers a lot of choice of pubs, but it was good to visit this one.

We stopped by because we were hungry, but we were served much better meals than we had expected…read more Delicious traditional English fare, as well as a few non-English menu items, excellent choice of UK beers, a great outdoor seating area and a marvelous view. We enjoyed the experience but were unable to purchase the amazing looking desserts because the kitchen closed before we could order them.