Latest reviews for Restaurants in Chorley, United Kingdom

The Malthouse Farm - Disappointing by RB1000

RB1000 — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:30:28 +0000

Review by RB1000

Rating: 2.00

Great location and friendly staff. But avoid the Sunday roast dinner option at all costs as the roast potatoes were not cooked properly and almost raw on the inside; the Yorkshire pudding was cold; and the microwaved vegetables almost non existent. The vege roast option is actually a pie! Puddings were good but they could have been more generous with the custard.Great location and friendly staff. But avoid the Sunday roast dinner option at all costs as the roast potatoes were not cooked properly and almost raw on the inside; the Yorkshire pudding was cold; and the microwaved vegetables almost non existent. The vege roast option is actually a pie! Puddings were good but they could have been more generous with the custard.

The Thyme & Plaice - Would go again by CAROLINERAWLINS

CAROLINERAWLINS — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:15:36 +0000

Review by CAROLINERAWLINS

Rating: 4.00

Tags: good value, gastro pub, british

I recently passed here and though we would go for a change having usually gone to The High Moor for any special meals out.
The lady who runs the place was lovely and the service couldn't be faulted. The food was lovely and beautifully presented. I do wish I hadn't had a starter though as the portions were generous and I couldn't manage a pud!
I would recommend this to friends and family alike and would be very happy to go again.I recently passed here and though we would go for a change having usually gone to The High Moor for any special meals out.
The lady who runs the place was lovely and the service couldn't be faulted. The food was lovely and beautifully presented. I do wish I hadn't had a starter though as the portions were generous and I couldn't manage a pud!
I would recommend this to friends and family alike and would be very happy to go again.

The Beaumont - Good pub grub (but mind the game) by Thryth

Thryth — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:51:47 +0000

Review by Thryth

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 01772 314065

Tags: family & home feel, british

We visited the newly refurbished Beaumont for the first time one Sunday evening for a family meal with the â¬Sin-lawsâ¬. Well aware of its previous local notoriety we were a little hesitant at first but were happy to be greeted by a totally new establishment. Gone was the â¬Sflying bottleâ¬ of yesteryear and in its place, a warm and welcoming restaurant with a cosy feel, good bar, open fire and friendly staff.
From the minute we walked in the door I was happy with the feel of the place, the staff were lovely and I just felt comfortable. We managed to get a seat by the open fire which added to the atmosphere and the low lighting made it feel old world countryside but with a nice and slightly modern polished finish.
The bar had a decent selection with some lovely ale and a decent wine or two.

Food wise, the menu is mainly â¬SBritishâ¬ pub food classics with a few specials as well, there is also a 2 course starter/main or main/dessert set menu for £10 with some of the favourites such as fish and chips on offer.
The in-laws decided to opt for the 2-course menu, â¬Smumâ¬ opting for the soup of the day followed by steak with a peppercorn sauce, while â¬SDadâ¬ went for the Mushrooms to start and fish and chips for main. All was declared â¬Sgoodâ¬ and from what I could see it seemed well cooked, honest and a good portion (the battered fish in particular was a brilliant size!). The other half and I decided against a full starter (to save room for dessert!) and instead shared a garlic bread to nibble. For the mains, the lady went for the Lamb shank in what as I recall was a red wine sauce with a selection of veg and roast potatoes. Once again it was given the thumbs up. Although much the same as most â¬Spub grubâ¬ places, the lamb was still declared tasty and definitely came in a generous portion. The roasties were crisp but the veg was (as with many places) a little lacking in the freshness and variety stakes.
I decided to move away from the standard menu and order from the small separate (and well hidden) Game menu. Sadly on this occasion I wish that I hadnâ¬"t bothered and actually had to make a real complaint. I went for what the menu called something along the lines of, A â¬SVenison Steak served on a beetroot mash with a Rioja and cranberry sauceâ¬, What I actually received was something that Iâ¬"m still not entirely convinced was actually venison (or at best was a frozen low-grade cut) served atop the days left over mashed potato mixed with carrot and served not with a â¬SRioja and cranberry sauceâ¬ but rather instead with what I can only assume was Onion Bisto. Of course, this insultingly poor doppelganger didnâ¬"t go unnoticed and I had to ask for a full refund, which was graciously (and perhaps a little knowingly) given. I really do hope that this â¬Soffenceâ¬ was some sort of unfortunate extreme one-off rather than the normal but Iâ¬"d rather that theyâ¬"d have told me they couldnâ¬"t produce the dish instead of trying to manufacture a poor substitute.
For dessert we had the CrÃ¨me Brulee trifle, which although barley perceptible as â¬SCrÃ¨me bruleeâ¬ was still what we could all consider a trifle, although it did
Feel a â¬Strifleâ¬ manufactured.

Price wise, The Beumonts 2-course menu is good value at £10. The normal menu is O.K, although it depends really on which dish you order (the chicken wing starter I spied for example looked a tad stingy, whereas the lamb shank was plentiful).

My Game disaster aside, the meal went well and the friendly staff and good atmosphere made it a worth while visit.
Iâ¬"d suggest the Beaumont to families out for a meal, to those looking for an uncomplicated meal at a reasonable price and to those jus to cook that night..
I would revisit the Beaumont but Iâ¬"d stay away from the game menu and perhaps instead opt for the value on the 2/3 course menu or just maybe just stick to the â¬Ssafeâ¬ bets.
We visited the newly refurbished Beaumont for the first time one Sunday evening for a family meal with the â¬Sin-lawsâ¬. Well aware of its previous local notoriety we were a little hesitant at first but were happy to be greeted by a totally new establishment. Gone was the â¬Sflying bottleâ¬ of yesteryear and in its place, a warm and welcoming restaurant with a cosy feel, good bar, open fire and friendly staff.
From the minute we walked in the door I was happy with the feel of the place, the staff were lovely and I just felt comfortable. We managed to get a seat by the open fire which added to the atmosphere and the low lighting made it feel old world countryside but with a nice and slightly modern polished finish.
The bar had a decent selection with some lovely ale and a decent wine or two.

Food wise, the menu is mainly â¬SBritishâ¬ pub food classics with a few specials as well, there is also a 2 course starter/main or main/dessert set menu for £10 with some of the favourites such as fish and chips on offer.
The in-laws decided to opt for the 2-course menu, â¬Smumâ¬ opting for the soup of the day followed by steak with a peppercorn sauce, while â¬SDadâ¬ went for the Mushrooms to start and fish and chips for main. All was declared â¬Sgoodâ¬ and from what I could see it seemed well cooked, honest and a good portion (the battered fish in particular was a brilliant size!). The other half and I decided against a full starter (to save room for dessert!) and instead shared a garlic bread to nibble. For the mains, the lady went for the Lamb shank in what as I recall was a red wine sauce with a selection of veg and roast potatoes. Once again it was given the thumbs up. Although much the same as most â¬Spub grubâ¬ places, the lamb was still declared tasty and definitely came in a generous portion. The roasties were crisp but the veg was (as with many places) a little lacking in the freshness and variety stakes.
I decided to move away from the standard menu and order from the small separate (and well hidden) Game menu. Sadly on this occasion I wish that I hadnâ¬"t bothered and actually had to make a real complaint. I went for what the menu called something along the lines of, A â¬SVenison Steak served on a beetroot mash with a Rioja and cranberry sauceâ¬, What I actually received was something that Iâ¬"m still not entirely convinced was actually venison (or at best was a frozen low-grade cut) served atop the days left over mashed potato mixed with carrot and served not with a â¬SRioja and cranberry sauceâ¬ but rather instead with what I can only assume was Onion Bisto. Of course, this insultingly poor doppelganger didnâ¬"t go unnoticed and I had to ask for a full refund, which was graciously (and perhaps a little knowingly) given. I really do hope that this â¬Soffenceâ¬ was some sort of unfortunate extreme one-off rather than the normal but Iâ¬"d rather that theyâ¬"d have told me they couldnâ¬"t produce the dish instead of trying to manufacture a poor substitute.
For dessert we had the CrÃ¨me Brulee trifle, which although barley perceptible as â¬SCrÃ¨me bruleeâ¬ was still what we could all consider a trifle, although it did
Feel a â¬Strifleâ¬ manufactured.

Price wise, The Beumonts 2-course menu is good value at £10. The normal menu is O.K, although it depends really on which dish you order (the chicken wing starter I spied for example looked a tad stingy, whereas the lamb shank was plentiful).

My Game disaster aside, the meal went well and the friendly staff and good atmosphere made it a worth while visit.
Iâ¬"d suggest the Beaumont to families out for a meal, to those looking for an uncomplicated meal at a reasonable price and to those just not wanting to cook that night..
I would revisit the Beaumont but Iâ¬"d stay away from the game menu and perhaps instead opt for the value on the 2/3 course menu or just maybe just stick to the â¬Ssafeâ¬ bets.

The Yarrow Bridge - 2 fo£10 offer by anniebee43

anniebee43 — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:07:35 +0000

Review by anniebee43

Rating: 1.00

Tags: cheap eat, family & home feel, british

The Yarrow Bridge is attached to a Premier Lodge hotel. It has a permanent offer of 2 meals for Â£10, which strikes a chord with all of us for a cheap and cheerful meal out, in these lean times. On arraival you choose your own table and I defy anyone to find one that is not sticky and dirty! You then choose your meal and order at the bar. The staff are exceptional, being helpful and polite, but the whole place needs a good clean. The food arrives and we end up with someones from another table. The waiter then feels the mash potato with his finger and deems the food 'still warm'. Not a place for high end dining.The Yarrow Bridge is attached to a Premier Lodge hotel. It has a permanent offer of 2 meals for Â£10, which strikes a chord with all of us for a cheap and cheerful meal out, in these lean times. On arraival you choose your own table and I defy anyone to find one that is not sticky and dirty! You then choose your meal and order at the bar. The staff are exceptional, being helpful and polite, but the whole place needs a good clean. The food arrives and we end up with someones from another table. The waiter then feels the mash potato with his finger and deems the food 'still warm'. Not a place for high end dining.

Millstone Inn & Brasserie - Awful by Kim81

Kim81 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:20:41 +0000

Review by Kim81

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 01257 480205

I can't tell you how bad this meal was. We met some friends for lunch and were told as we only wanted sandwiches we could not sit in the restaurant so we had 4 of us trying to eat off the smallest table you can imagine. The food was discusting. I ordered a beef and Peppers Pita bread which sounded really nice when it came it was cold minced beef and and soggy red peppers mixed together. You got about 3 chips in a portion. It wasn't cheap either! And to top it all off in one of the womens toilets there was poo all over the floor!I can't tell you how bad this meal was. We met some friends for lunch and were told as we only wanted sandwiches we could not sit in the restaurant so we had 4 of us trying to eat off the smallest table you can imagine. The food was discusting. I ordered a beef and Peppers Pita bread which sounded really nice when it came it was cold minced beef and and soggy red peppers mixed together. You got about 3 chips in a portion. It wasn't cheap either! And to top it all off in one of the womens toilets there was poo all over the floor!

Papa Luigis - Great For Girlie Nights by dward123

dward123 — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:46:13 +0000

Review by dward123

Rating: 5.00This small italian in euxton offers great food at reasonable prices. The interior is lovely and inviting, and the tables are set out in such a way that you don't feel overlooked - great for romantic meals.
The service is friendly and nothing seems too much trouble - add to this the offer night on a monday of 3.95 for any pizza or pasta and a fantastic wine list and you have the perfect combination for a girlie night!

The menu is vast and they do something to suit everyone, they also have some delicious desserts to tempt you, if the main course hasn't overfilled you! The service isn't rushed so you can always wait for some room in your stomach!!

This small italian in euxton offers great food at reasonable prices. The interior is lovely and inviting, and the tables are set out in such a way that you don't feel overlooked - great for romantic meals.
The service is friendly and nothing seems too much trouble - add to this the offer night on a monday of 3.95 for any pizza or pasta and a fantastic wine list and you have the perfect combination for a girlie night!

The menu is vast and they do something to suit everyone, they also have some delicious desserts to tempt you, if the main course hasn't overfilled you! The service isn't rushed so you can always wait for some room in your stomach!!

The Hartwood - Cheap and Cheery by ellieb

ellieb — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:42:01 +0000

Review by ellieb

Rating: 4.00

Tags: cheap eat, lively, british

I rate this pretty highly for your average pub meals. They have the usual BOGOF deals like at the main chain pubs but this is quite a big place which means that there are areas suitable fir families and kids and areas which seem popular with those who are just out for a pint.

There is a really nice decked area outside with benches so that you can sit out if the weather is up to it.

To sum up its your average chain pub that sells nice food and offers great value for money. Wouldn't go there for anything special but for a bte to eat you can't beat it.I rate this pretty highly for your average pub meals. They have the usual BOGOF deals like at the main chain pubs but this is quite a big place which means that there are areas suitable fir families and kids and areas which seem popular with those who are just out for a pint.

There is a really nice decked area outside with benches so that you can sit out if the weather is up to it.

To sum up its your average chain pub that sells nice food and offers great value for money. Wouldn't go there for anything special but for a bte to eat you can't beat it.

Baan Thai Restaurant - D&G by mercury

mercury — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:14:17 +0000

Review by mercury

Rating: 1.00

Tags: thai

Very disappointed this time 2/2/08 food not as good . Food not as aromatic or light as before ( over fried and more like KFC). Coffee insipid and soapy. Bad seating arrangements would not visit again. Would try another thai This is not authentic.Very disappointed this time 2/2/08 food not as good . Food not as aromatic or light as before ( over fried and more like KFC). Coffee insipid and soapy. Bad seating arrangements would not visit again. Would try another thai This is not authentic.