Reviews in Lancashire

Following a very impressive report and recommendation in the Chorley Guardian recently we visited the Calypso Caribbean Restaurant last night and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We deliberately declined starters and had a wide range of new foods by ordering the Platter For Two (£30) with a bottle of House Red (£12). The restaurant is situated in the basement of the Woodlands Hotel and offers fairly tightly spaced tables but the food is magnificent. By having the platter on our first visit we now have a wide experience to choose from the extensive menu next time we go. Thanks for the warm welcome of the family team and supporting staff. Martin and Beryl

This is currently my favourite restaurant in Lancaster. The menu is not too long but there is enough variety, including interesting choices for vegetarians. I would recommend hiring the restaurant for your private party. We had it to ourselves for a big family Sunday lunch and it was lovely and very reasonably priced. Everyone was impressed!

I have passed this restaurant several times and for some reason felt it might be a bit 'In crowdy' . However I was very wrong! My husband and I went for a sneaky meal after parents evening and was pleasantly surprised. I don't usually eat Pizza when not with the kids, but it looked so good I had to have one. My husband had pasta which was very nice but as usual he wished he'd had what I had! Four seasons pizza and the reasonably priced genuine italian beer on tap. Service was really great and highly italian , a culture that just knows how to make you feel welcome. Will go again.

Absolutely gorgeous! Just returned from a fabulous meal at Quattro's. Delicious food, entertaining staff and a wonderful ambience. Couldn't have asked for a better evening and will definitely return (soon I hope)!

A little piece of heaven! We first dined at Angels on Christmas Day 2008 and have returned to this fabulous restaurant many times since. We have always received a first class service. In January my husband arranged my 50th birthday celebration and booked the whole restaurant for the occasion. Everyone was totally amazed by the venue, the lovely staff and of course the wonderful food. (they are still talking about it!) We have recommended it to many of our friends and they have never been disappointed. We are there again tonight for the dinner jazz evening and look forward to another unique dining experience. Thank you Nick, Shaun, Lewis, Simon and team.

A little piece of heaven! We first dined at Angels on Christmas Day 2008 and have returned to this fabulous restaurant many times since. The first class service is alw In January my husband arranged my 50th birthday celebration and booked the whole restaurant for the occasion. Everyone was totally amazed by the venue, the lovely staff and of course the wonderful food. (they are still talking about it!) We have recommended it to many of our friends and they have never been disappointed. are there again tonight for the dinner jazz evening - can't wait.

A fine pub. Recently `done up,' but they have refreshed it without killing its character, Great people, very good beer, and I can recommend the food. (PS: I'm picky, trad, choosy about beer and nosh, and hard to please!)

Rubbish food with rubbish service and customer care. Thick pizza base, tasteless sauces and no interest in customer feedback

Enjoyed a quality sandwich at this quality Blackburn pub/restaurant. Great location near the m65.

Expected great things from this award wining Indian. Place is cool, service professional though a bit surly. Food is better than the normal Indian restaurant in terms of choice and preparation. My Chicken spinach dish had an excellent sauce and reasonable meat. My partners Lamb was far too chewy and she left it. I am always disappointed that Indian restaurants struggle getting Lamb tender. This place purports to be top class. However with meat like this it fails to be. Therefore wouldnt return in a hurry. Shame.

Rubbish food with rubbish service and customer care. Thick pizza base, tasteless sauces and no interest in customer feedback. This was not the case three months ago

Very good place, food and service is excellent, although the owner is sometimes stressed out and this shows. But the majority of the time she is very pleasant and has a really good '' common banter'' on her. The beer is a wee bit expensive, but it's worth it for a Pint of Sun Lick Chinese Beer. Overall fantastic place and the best in the area if you ask me.

To me there is no better Indian restaurant in the area, the people are welcoming an polite, service is excellent an the food is mouth wateringly good, get your self there and enjoy!

AVOID this place if you can cold stale tasteless food, poor even by a drunkard standard!

I went to the Eagle with some expectations of a good meal but was sadly disappointed. The fish pie was 80% (and I am being generous here) mashed potato and when I did locate the odd piece of salmon it was overcooked, dry and devoid of flavour. Thankfully the goats cheese starter had not been touched by the hands of the kitchen beyond plating it up with some surprisingly pulpy and flavourless figs and a smattering of leaves. The ambiance after 10pm was best described as 'school disco for the over 40's' which at least provided us with some unexpected entertainment, unlike the food. I won't be rushing back.

Came here doing a tour of the "Good Beer Guide" pubs in Lancashire. Excellent pint of well kept Thwaites Nutty Black and Cumberland sausage/mash to die for - thoroughly recommended.

Dear staff of the Barbon Inn, Just to say a huge thank you to all of you for a most enjoyable Mother's Day lunch yesterday. From the moment we were offered a delicious complimentary glass of wine on arrival we were made to feel most welcome. All six of us thoroughly enjoyed the meals we chose - not always the case when you try somewhere new and are not sure what to have, and especially as my 3 children are pretty fussy eaters. As I said to the lady who served us, the venison pie was the most delicious pie I have ever eaten bar none! The tables were beautifully decorated and the service was warm and attentive. All in all the perfect meal out. Even the toilets were a bit special! I must confess that I found you by accident on the Internet when searching for somewhere else and I'm so glad I did. Unfortunately living in Keighley we are not exactly on the doorstep but would love to come back soon. Can you recommend anywhere to camp in your beautiful valley, so that we can hopefully pay a return visit when the weather warms up? Once again many thanks, Regards, The Spence family, Keighley, W. Yorks

My children took me to Calypso last Sunday for Mothers Day. I had never eaten Caribbean food before and absolutely loved it. There was a great atmosphere and the staff were wonderful We had the platter and that was great as we were able to sample lots of different dishes I will certainly be returning at every opportunity and would recommend to anyone.