Reviews in Kirkham

hello there i just want to say that i went to the bell and bottle inn for my dinner with my neighbour we'd drove past on a few occasions but never went went but on thursday 26/2/09 at 3 we went for a meal when we arrived inside we wer'nt met by a waitress we had to find our own table, when we sat down a lady came over and said do you want a drink very abrubtly, we orded the drinks then she told us to look at the menu for when she gets backs, so we did we ordedd our meal we orderd the pork chop with chips and the veg, when it came the chops were burnt not fresh cooked the chips were crispie the the veg we had was leek carrots the leeks were very sloppy and watery and the carrots were hard it was a very sloppy meal and it was,nt a meal that we enjoyed im so sorry thast this was'nt a good feed feed back but i thought that you should know that we didnt enjoy our meal or the service

My Wife and I had read all the great reviews on SugarVine for Buraq and had been informed by a few people locally how good it was. We use a number of Indian restaurants on the Fylde coast and on occasion, further a field, so were keen to give it a go. We decided to initially try their seemingly excellent deal of "£9.95 Eat as much as you like buffet" as this is an option between 1.00pm and 6.30pm on a Sunday. We were met at the door with a pleasant smiling face and showed to a seat in their fairly large waiting area near the bar. we were provided with both the standard menu and the buffet menu and asked for a drinks order straight away. Indian beer lovers should note that at the time of writing this, they serve both Cobra and Kingfisher on draft, and it is under £3 a pint - which is as cheap as most places do it in 330ml bottles. It was fairly quiet (no really a surprise for a Sunday, it's not really a traditional Sunday lunch is it), just a few other couples in, and we were shown to our table almost immediately. The surroundings were good, I would suggest the nicest Indian I have been in, and a nice view of their clean, tidy, landscaped rear garden. The linen (proper linen) was all clean and tidy, the cutlery of good quality. It appears the buffet may change weekly, as ours was headed "Week 6" and it was indeed the 6th week of the year. Our starters (you get everything on the buffet menu, you don't have to choose) were Garlick Tikka Chicken, Seekh kebab and a Samosa, served with the normal tray of pickles you would get with poppadums. We finished them in no time flat, the chicken being especially good. We were offered more, and accepted! The only minor complaint here was that the seekh kebab was almost cold, it had been perfectly cooked through and as these are like koftas, they can be served cold, I don't think it was meant to be, but it didn't mar our starters in any way, they were great. My wife also asked for a poppadom to go with the pickle tray, this did not feature on the bill at the end. Our main courses came in approximately soup sized bowls, Chilli Chicken and a Lamb Passanda, accompanied by one plate of Chicken Biriyani, which was like a spiced chicken fried pilau rice. This was a sensible addition to the courses as it negated needing a separate order of rice! The main meals were served with a side order of spiced vegetables and a garlic chapatti. We could have ordered more of any of the dishes, but certainly didn't need to after two starters. The food was excellent, my wife couldn't get enough of the passanda, but she does have a sweet tooth. We were given some mints and a choice of tea or coffee, and while waiting for the bill, we were asked what we would like as a complimentary drink on the house. I have no idea if this is standard practice for every customer (though I note that it has been mentioned on sugarvine previously), just on your first visit maybe, or if it happens every time - nonetheless, it was a nice and welcome touch, as was the carafe of iced water on the table without request. This was certainly the best quality of food and best service I have had in any Indian restaurant in probably 20 years of going to them. We can both thoroughly recommend Buraq. I mentioned earlier that an Indian meal is not a traditional Sunday Lunch in the UK, well with quality, quantity and value for money that Buraq offers, it may well become one! (at least for us!). Full marks 10/10!

I have been using this restaurant for about 15 years or more and have to say the latest owners are doing an amazing job and the food is fantastic! We spent NY eve 2008 here and had a great evening and made to feel very welcome as always. You must try the Lamb Massaman....simply amazing!

the food and service were very good, friendly staff and a cheerful atmosphere, we will soon be back again.

Would highly recommend the Eagle and Child. The menu is at the higher end of 'pub fayre' and everything we had was cooked to perfection and delicious. The service was friendly and courteous. The prices were just a little higher than chain pubs but absolutely worth the odd extra pennies for the quality of the food. We had 2 children in our party and were impressed by the kids food too. Will definitely visit again and looking forward to the warmer months when we can make use of their lovely garden and the children's playarea.

OMG!!!!! this restaurant is looking absolutely stunning, there was nothing wrong with the old place but it looks unbelievable now. the service and food we received like always is Absolutely incredible. 10/10 every time. They also have a tuctuc been promised to get a ride home in it when the weathers better.

We have been going to Buraqs for many years now.The food is always A1,the service is excellent and the atmosphere is great. Its our favourite Indian Restaurant ! 10/10

It's the little touches that make the difference, linen tablecloths and napkins, carafe of iced water on the table without being asked, good quality substantial cutlery, complimentary drink while the bill was being prepared, a whisky for me, Baileys for my wife and to top all that I had forgotten just how good Indian cuisine can be having become used to take aways swimming in gee. This place is first class and I will be back.

4 of us went to the buraq on sat 5th sept 08, the bill came to 102 pounds, one person had to send their starter back twice because it was frozen, They VERY GENEROUSLY KNOCKED THE ONE STARTER OFF THE BILL ! SINCE SUN 6TH OF SEPT WE HAVE ALL BEEN ILL with sickness and the runs. Needless to say we will not be going back and will certainly not recommend it. I think they probably need a visit from environmental health!!!!!!

I have dined at this restaurant several times with my friends in the last year or two and have always found the food and service to be of a high standard. The prices are reasonable. Can recommend.

My husband and I went for sunday lunch at The Villa Restaurant a few weekends ago. My husbands starter of soup of the day tasted as though it had come from a packet mix and had had a few tins of tomato added to it. My antipasti type starter was nothing special and the meat , not the best quality... The main meals were lovely but tiny and the bill was not cheap !!!!.....All in all not as good an experience as we have had there before which is a shame as it had been a treat to go on past occasions, on this occasion we felt it had not been value for money at all !!! A real shame .....In fact please sir ...Could we have had some more ?

went for the first time on a monday evening, was surprised to see the place was quite busy, but now i know why!! The food was excellent, but above all the service was second to none- very very impressed. I will be back

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

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

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.

this takeaway is one of the best. food is always excellent mixed meat curry and shredded crispy beef are our favorites with salt and pepper ribs yum yum. try it out you will not be disappointed. phone your order in as it mainly very busy

Typical of the way these big chains are taking over the great British pub. The same thing is happening to cafes with brands like Costa Coffee and Cafe Nero wiping the floor with the small businessman. The food here is not very good, they are now a two-for-one on the food so while you are saving money on your meal they are stinging you with the price of the ale. Do not order a short drink and unless you have your cheque book do not order a double! It is nearly three quid for a pint aswell. And the bastards got rid of the pool table too. I aint happy.

The food and ambiance of the Ashiana were wonderful. My party had pre dinner drinks and then ordered a carafe of wine, cokes for the non-drinkers, and a jug of tap water to accompany the meal. Nothing was said as the order was taken but during the meal it transpired that it is the Ashiana's policy not to give out tap water. I think this is outrageous.