The Sandpiper is my favourite place to eat - lovely theme comfortable. I went yesterday for a…read moreroast dinner with my daughter. usually have no complaints, The roast was not up to standard - the lamb was fatty and very chewy, the potatoes where not the usual crisp on the outside and soft in the middle. I was disappointed. its not the cheapest but you do expect a good roast.

I was in need of a good place to feed a group of four of us, with one child and two vegetarians in…read morethe party - a friend recommended The Sandpiper. This is a characterful food pub, with exposed beams and stonework and an open fire. Plus, they have a 'sandpiper' theme going on with the pictures on the wall, which I thought was a nice, quirky touch. There was a nice crowd and atmosphere here on a Saturday lunchtime. The waiting staff and the cooking were all good. I had a daily special which was spinach and ricotta strudel. It was mostly filling with just a light and crispy pastry crust. This came with a small jug of red pepper sauce to keep things moist enough. Also, boiled potatoes carrots and shredded cabbage, although these were only OK, and I felt needed a bit more effort in terms of a little bit of butter or even a more colourful veg presentation. My niece had a chicken BLT which she enjoyed and finished. My sister had the courgette, carrot & chickpea burger with fries - she is quite a picky eater, but she finished the lot. My mother had an asparagus and broad bean risotto, which she picked at although to be fair her appetite is quite variable. It was a cold, wet day when we visited so we were glad to be cosy indoors. There is a substantial beer garden outside, but as there is a busy road just the other side of the hedge, I would wonder how tranquil that would be. Context is everything here - although I don't eat out a lot, as a vegetarian I don't feel confident of pubs in this part of Lancashire offering a decent veggie selection. The Sandpiper is well above the local average, and so I would be likely to come back here.

Not that great if I'm being honest. I was with my nan who struggles to walk therefore the…read moreaccessibility for disabled is not the best. Too many steps. Salt and pepper chicken for starter was brand and soggy. Sea bass with butter sauce and pea risotto was very rich and quite tasteless. The carvery was dry and cold. Couple next to us also had a small dog on her lap eating of the plate which put us all off.

Oh Styles... what is there to not say about it! This is one of the greatest hidden gems in…read moreOrmskirk... literally. If you can find it right away kudos to you! Back behind the little shops downtown, down 1 of 2 alleyways dotted with tiny shops, you will come upon Styles, like a mecca in the dessert. This is seriously the place to go during the week if you just want to get out of the house. They have 2 pound drink specials every day and more shooters than you can imagine. They also have a quiz night, an open mic night, karaoke night, and live music at least 2 out of the 7 days of the week. Just a note that most of this goes on upstairs. If you just want to come hang out in a great bar with great people and atmosphere or just grab a bite to eat of their awesome food, then the downstairs will be just perfect! I recommend going early on quiz night to get a seat for you and your group.

I can literally say nothing negative about this bar. I've had great experiences here and have met…read moresome awesome people. Favorite place in this town to date.