I went here for my boyfriend's birthday this week, my first ever visit - and it was fantastic…read more The food was quite reasonably priced and really delicious! There was quite a wide variety of food available too - so loads of choice. Also had a tasty glass of wine :) The staff were lovely and really attentive - even though it seemed fairly busy. Very pleasant experience! Would definitely go again.

Used to go here about 12 year ago, as the food, service and prices were always spot on…read more Recently went back and I'm glad to say it is still spot on. Great traditional british food (and a good few ethnic dishes) on offer, nice pleasant staff, good prices. If what you want is a great Sunday Roast or more - go here and enjoy.

This is a really nice pub for a meal, great location as it is situated by the side of the Leeds -…read moreLiverpool canal. Lots of places to sit outside to watch the world go by.

Went here before Christmas for Saturday lunch on the suggestion of my vegan dining companion. She…read morehadn't been here before and may have picked up this claim on their website: "The local vegetarians and vegans, who regularly eat in both the Bar and Southwell's Restaurant, say we have the best selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes in the area." As a vegetarian myself, and having cycled past the Farmers Arms on many occasions, it seemed worth a go. We ate in the bar, but from a passing glance on the way in the restaurant looks very luxurious by any standards, let alone for a pub restaurant in these parts! The bar does the English pub ambience reasonably well, with a warm glow from the woodburning stove. Staff were friendly and welcoming throughout our visit. We both ordered some sort of curry from the six or so choices on the vegan/vegetarian menu. While my overall experience of Farmers Arms was OK, the food was definitely sub-standard. The curry itself, both my companion and I thought had a strange after-taste. I suggested at the time that this might come from some indian vegetable or herb, but it dawned on us later that a green potato was a likelier explanation. Which doesn't really surprise me, as the veg was a hodge-podge of roughly cut baby potatoes, julienne carrots, uncaramelised onions and nothing else outstanding. The curry sauce was thin and unappetising - even a scoop of a Patak's jarred curry sauce would have been a big improvement. Poppadom on top (OK) and by far the highlight of the meal was the food service chips served as part of my friend's half rice/half chips. Coffee after the meal for the lady was "bog standard" in her words. En route, we had passed from Fir Tree Farm Christmas Market into the farm shop and cafe itself. There don't seem to be menus on the tables these days at Fir Tree, only a short, daily changing blackboard menu. If it were all about a safe bet for wholesome sustenance, a bowl of soup at Fir Tree would wins hands down every time. But one needs to take a chance, and here is hoping that the next throw of the dice turns out a bit luckier! It wouldn't surprise me to read a good review of vegetarian food served especially from the restaurant at Farmers Arms. But I feel it somebody else's job to take a chance on that one!

The best pub in this featureless snobby, inbred area…read more The nearby Eagle and Child is a overrated, pretentious, snobbish dump serving overpriced substandard food to inbred snobby p**cks in Range Rovers. Choose this place instead.

The Eagle and child is an old charming pub rightly considered to be the best pub in the area, it…read moreregularly features in the good food and good beer guides. The pub offers a variety of cask ales as well as a delightful array of draught and bottled continental lagers. The food is as popular as the beer and I strongly recommend booking in advance if you visiting in the evening. Friday and Saturday nights are exceptional busy and it can be hard to find a seat, the pub is open 12 3, and 5 .30 11.00pm (all day Sunday)

Great Pub set in beautiful Lancashire countryside, Staff & Service first class, our visit during…read moreLunchtime 12th August gave us a choice of menu's we selected Mussels & Smokies as our Starters with Rump Steak, & Steak / Ale Pie for mains. All food was of the highest quality, very tasty and filling, all round EXCEPTIONAL & VERY ENJOYABLE.

Best pub in Standish Gavin the landlord is very experienced…read morefriendly and welcoming :) A good pub to drink in Standish or use as a staging post for a night out in Wigan. Dog friendly also which is excellent as Wigan is full of dogs. I also lost a tenner so if you find it hand it in and I will collect it. Gorgeous barmaids also who always welcome you with open arms or in my case with one hand in cubicle #2. Real Ale = Excellent Unreal Ale = Excellent Really Ale = Excellent Pale Ale = Excellent Clear Ale = Water

I regularly eat here. The food is great, the prices are great value, the portions aren't the usual…read moresmall portions, everything is clean, and the service is spot on.

From the owner: Good food, good beer, good cheer. Family friendly, dog…read morefriendly, walker friendly, bike (those with or without an engine) friendly - close to Ashurst Beacon - an ideal place to start or finish a walk.

Located Centrally in Standish town center this vibrant boozer is a both bright and modern inside. a…read moregood selection of beers on draught and live acts on regularly. they even cater for the smokers with a generous annex at the side with tables and chairs.

Just been for our tea, ordered 2 sirloin steaks asked for medium, they were the worst steaks I have…read moreever had in my life, impossible to chew due to veins running all through them, I left mine, my other ate half, so we paid £24 fo chips and peas, dreadful never go again

The macdonalds of the pub world. the food is the same as it was last year .. and everything comes…read morewith chips. a popular favourite with families as has kiddies play areas and menus to match.( also mostly with chips) beer is good and night staff are friendly. if you have kids and they like chips and knickerbocker glories it's 2mins off J27 of the M6..