Reviews in Fylde Coast and Blackpool

Agree with the previous writer. Nice place for lunch but haven't tried their other times. It's a bit cramped and rustic but they are slowly improving it, including an outside area at the back. The food is all made to order from fresh and it's very tasty with a decent sized portion. They seem to do well in take-away breakfasts as well. They told us they work long hours starting at 4am to bake the bread, roast the beef etc.

I took my husband for a meal at the Blossoms, Lytham, on Sunday, and having used this Pub for many meals over many years, was very disappointed . On entering, there were many tables full of dirty dishes and when I went to the bar, that also was full of dirty glasses at one end, and they were still there when I ordered desert. My husband ordered a Flapjack desert which he could not finish and looked a soggy mess, I took a photo if you would like to see it. Many plates that were left on tables, also had quite a lot of food on them. I feel I need to write as this is the second time we have been disappointed at the quality of this pub. I do appreciate that it was sunday and a busy time, but we do not usually have to wait this long and see so many tables with dirty dishes, at other places locally, that we frequent. I would appreciate your comments.

excellent food, excellent service, excellent atmosphere. will definitely return in the future

i took my daughter to this cafe for a bite to eat and decided to sit on the balcony facing the sea. i enjoyed their traditional fish 'n' chips meal whilst my daughter had a jacket potato with tuna filling. Absolutely delicious! We sat there chatting till sunset, which from this view is a definite must see experience... Food: 8/10 Value: 8/10 Service: 9/10 Atmosphere: 9/10

Fantastic food, great value with generous portions, topped by breath-taking scenery! The staff were very friendly and we enjoyed an afternoon in a relaxed atmosphere. Best latte Ive had in ages... Keep up the good work guys!!!!!

'We have just dined like a Queen and King today at the Punchbowl Inn. The quality of the food,huge portions,service and cost were fabulous. I have never seen a meal so large, it took two of us to eat the winter warmer starter and share a chilli burger.......and all very well presented. Don't go hungry before you go to the Punchbowl....go starving its worth it!!

Went into the Outside Inn on a Friday night...was surprised at how busy it was considering other pubs round here are pretty quiet at the moment! Was informed a table would be free in 5 minutes, so we were invited to wait in the bar and get a drink. Eventually got a table in the restaurant 45 minutes later. Why do they have to lie to us? they must of known it would be more than 5 mins! Then took a while to take the order and for the food to arrive....appears the kitchen was not pinging the food quick enough, rather than the waitress that was causing the delays. When the food arrived it was tasty and very good value for money! Would think twice about coming again though as we found the time waiting around unacceptable for a venue like this. PS Vegetarian Dishes are quite limited. . .if you are a veggie then make sure you like cheese!!

I went into the steak house for a meal , the service at the bar was prompt and the food was hot and tasty,i was surprised considering the old reputation of the place, being local myself i have to take my hat off to the management there they really seem to be trying hard to turn the place around, it was a nice place to go with my friend for a spot of lunch,nice music as well ten out of ten thanks for a nice day we will be back.

SIMPLY THE BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT ON THE FYLDE COAST!!! Thank you to all the staff and The Man's for so many wonderful dining experiences :)

This place is amazing for live bands, usually playing on a Thursday (your best night in here to catch all the action) they have a varied range of bands that I am always willing to come and watch. If your a local band hoping to get signed then this is the place, I have heard there are always people scouting for new talent and many of my friends bands have been found due to this fantastic place.

Myself and my family recently went to Jacks Bistro for celebratory meal. The food was cooked to perfection, and it tasted devine. The combination of food flavours worked great, portion sizes were just right, and you get service with a smile. The staff are both thoughtful and helpful, and provide a cheery atmosphere to the place. If you want something different and totally delicious to eat - Jacks is the place to go. I can thoroughly recommend it. Esther Parkinson St Annes

after eating here my taste buds are hungry for more of their home made locally sourced appetising food i would recommend this restaurant to anyone A+ 5 stars Thank You so much for a wonderful meal i will be back soon :) keep it up

I have been going to this takeaway for years and I cannot fault it one bit, the pizzas are wonderfully fresh and the kebabs are to die for, I even crave one just after work before I go out! I've heard a rumour that they're opening a restaurant in the building next door between them and tesco's express (the old hampsons), if this is true I will definitely be going for a tikka massala with all my friends. Keep up the excellent work Ali :)

I used to be a local at the dickens pub until the atmosphere changed from being relaxed and calm to loud and abusive; it didn't seem like a safe place to take my family anymore. Because of this, I stopped going to the Dickens around a year ago. Lately however, there was a keyboard player set up just outside, and the outside of the pub looked as though it had had a bit of a face-lift. There was a young man outside giving out leaflets who asked if i was local; I replied yes but that I would never go back there again and stated my reasons. I was informed that the pub was under new management and that the atmosphere was back to its former glory, and was then convinced to go in and take a look inside. What a surprise! The Dickens is now cleaner than it ever has been and has changed the menu (its now a steak house) to accommodate more people. Since then I have been back to the Dickens with my family and was not disappointed. I think that we will be visiting there again in the future as I was informed that they will soon be opening the kitchen 'til late (kids are allowed in until 9pm) and there will soon be a bouncy castle outside for the children!!

Don't go disgusting

The Eagle and Child offers superb, fresh locally produced food, with an extensive and interesting menu. Special board changes at regular intervals, helpings are lavish, and although not cheap by chain pub standards, represent excellent value. The staff and service is superb. I have eaten there many times and hope to do so many times more. Cannot recommend this more highly

Just came back from this pub and had a very nice lunch. Tasted better also because we had 50% off vouchers. Bargain! Huge portions, make sure you are hungry!

The Bell and Bottle was once a family orientated, friendly welcoming pub/restaurant. Now it has become one of the country’s rapidly increasing 2 for 1chains, spewing out luke warm MICROWAVED food served by helpless staff. Upon ordering you have to endure a 45 minute wait listening to crap music with zero atmosphere, just hope you’re in good company or else this wait can become very boring indeed. Once the food has arrived it is usually missing something from the menu like dips, the steaks will be overdone no matter how you ordered it, the potatoes won’t be what you ordered and the salad will be limp. The atmosphere is so dire you almost feel it a crime to laugh, the drinks are far too expensive, the food is rubbish, and there are none of your usual pub qualities like pool table, dart board, sport television, juke box and the most obvious factor: a severe lack of people enjoying themselves.