Reviews in Garstang

We'd happily travel a long way to sample the really excellent cuisine on offer at Pipers in Garstang. Luckily we don't have to as it's within walking distance of where we live so we can enjoy great wine too (good value by the bottle!). We've been twice now and we're looking forward to returning again and again. Brilliant.

The Punchbowl Inn must be one of the best places for great pub food in Lancashire. I eat out at least once each week and this is one of those places that serves what I call memorable food. Each time I go I can't wait to go back! Excellent food and excellent value for money - big portions - take your appetite with you. Staff are warm, friendly and helpful.

I had a lovely meal here with my parents at the weekend, I had lasagna which was homemade and tasted amazing, my mum had the Seabass that was to die for and my dad had the smothered chicken that was tender and beautiful…I know this because I kept eating theirs too!!!!! The cost was more than reasonable and the service was fantastic, we will be back and you should give this gem a try YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!

What a place, had a great day out here on Saturday!!!! I have never been here before and wasn’t that interested in looking around too be honest but I am really glad I did and I will definitely be returning with my friends to try the Italian and have a few drinks in the buzzing pub, only thing that I would say is that there was no where to find out what’s on and the staff didn’t seem to know much information either!!!!

My wife and I recently had lunch in the Horn Inn in Churchtown. We did not want a full meal so decided on soup and a sandwich. £3.95 for a plate of tasteless lukewarm minestrone with a piece of crusty bread and butter and £5.45 for a single stringy roast beef sandwich with a small pot of watery coleslaw and some greenery. Terrible value, the worst I've had for a long time, it's going to be the New Holly or Punchbowl in future!

Had a meal for four here Easter Saturday, had a lengthy wait but boy was it worth it I highly recommend the Garlic mushrooms with blue cheese topping, the roast lamb, mash and veg with scrumptious gravy and plenty of it, and the cherry pancake with ice cream although the lemon meringue pie is to die for . It didn't break the bank neither good value for great food. Nice atmosphere with friendly staff and you can take dogs

DREADFUL- visited this place for the first time yesterday Easter Monday 2009. Place was busy but not packed waited over 1 hour for 4 main courses- mainly salads and sandwiches. Food arrived in dribs and drabs some of the plates were dirty and one had a piece of ham stuck on the back of plate from a previous meal urgh!!! Sent 2 of the plates back and got a refund for those. Service was so slow and appallingly disorganised that I would wholeheartedly recommend going anywhere else. AWFUL!

As a frequent dinner of lavish restaurant across the uk I have to recommend Pipers as being one of, if not one of my best dining experiences for fine food. The food is outstanding with a lovely warm, welcoming, traditional yet modern feel to the restaurant. I now dine there quite often and recommend it to anybody who has the same passion for fine dining as I do. Using local produce and high quality meats pipers always delivers. Service is fantastic and chef Ian Piper does not disappoint with this beautifully set dining experience. I'll keep coming back!!........

Had a marvellous lunch, 2 courses for £5! Great value as the food was simple yet very tasty. The place is very busy at the moment so obviously many agree with me.

21st March 09 - Chicken Liver Pate had mould underneath the butter - was told by chef that the mould was just green pate from the parsley in the butter sat on top of the pate (there was no parsley). Was then given another mouldy pate as a replacement, sent back again. Then I was informed that all the pates had been thrown in the bin. Asked for a refund and got a refund for the pate only. Terrible.

Went to Pipers last night and had their Sunday special menu at around £16 per head. The food is by far the best for miles around and perhaps the best meal out I've had in years. The service and food is first class. The wine, by the glass is expensive, but if they serve food like that I forgive them entirely. We'll be back with more people to show them how good it is. We travelled from Knott End on Sea (20 miles round trip) as there is nothing to come even near this around there!

I do not recommend this restaurant. Food was to a poor standard, there wasn't much of it and the selection for a vegetarian was very poor. The ambiance and the welcoming of the staff was nice shame about the food though.

We had a wonderful meal there on Valentines Day. The food was exceptional and we were very impressed with the service! (My husband is incredibly fussy and even HE didn't find fault with anything) - It was lovely to be welcomed with a glass of champagne (speciality of Valentines Day) and a friendly smile. We would recommend to anyone and will return in the future without a doubt. Congratulations on being open 2 years!!

Has new owners, very friendly. Decor still the same , do very good deal 2 coursed anytime for £10. Excellent fish, good chips and very varied menu. Worth a visit

Excellent food and really enjoyed the early bird menu. I always feel that I've had good value for money in return for superb food. Would recommend Pipers to anyone eating in Garstang.

While the food is excellent I think it is a pity that there isn't a 3- course set meal (eg. for £20) all evening, not just 'early bird', from Monday to Friday; this would certainly attract more diners during the week. Personally I don't like to eat early. I would recommend the management investigate a highly successful small restaurant in Honley, near Holmfirth, called 'Mustard and Punch' which offers the above, including a bottle of house wine, and is always full.

Unfortunately, our visit here was a major disappointment. The problems are too many to list, but I will just say that we will not be going back.

Whilst the venue came recommended following Amici days and it looked a pretty place with an interesting menu, on arrival we felt ostracised when the waiting staff announced loudly "Oh - you're the ones on half price aren't you?". This seemed unnecessary when the place had only 6 other diners in on that Friday evening - especially as on booking we had been told if we'd got there after 7.30 we'd not get served. (Only another 4 came in during our stay there.) However food was well presented though fell short from excellent standard. Starters were indeed beautiful but the mains not quite so successful. When I asked could I take my slightly odd tasting steak home (it wasn't to my taste but knew it wouldn't get wasted) the request was met with mild disdain and we left feeling rather unwelcome. Must say the wine was excellent and the presentation good. All a bit of a shame really as we'd really looked forward to going.