My brother came to stay last week and we decided to take the olds for a meal out. He suggested eating here and we all said we didn't want to go because it would be to expensive for lunch, after a bit of convincing we decided to go and what a pleasant surprise. We had lunch in the conservatory for a very reasonable price i must say and it was delicious. The olds got the small fish and chips and i decided to go for the regular fish and chips which i couldn't finish but it was delicious. I would definitely go again and may i just add what a lovely and beautiful surrounding, the gardens the reception and everything just blew me away. Fantastic.
Maddie Russell
Superb. The staff and food are fantastic. The place is gorgeous, the staff go above and beyond. I have allergies and they were so helpful. One of the finest meals we have had in quite a while. I recommend it to you all and cannot imagine anyone being dissatisfied with their experience.
Joanne & Lee
We stayed at Stanley House on a Gourmet Nights break just recently and I cannot fault it.
We arrived at 3pm to check in, where we had afternoon tea. I was very surprised at the prices being very reasonable for the daytime menu. I ordered full afternoon tea and my husband ordered fleetwood smoked salmon finger sandwiches. My afternoon tea came with, smoked salmon finger sandwiches also, as well as cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches. both came with a small dish of crisps and side salad. My afternoon tea was also accompanied by 4 cakes. 1 chocolate mousse cake, 1 scone with jam and cream, 1 profiterole and finally a piped mirangue swan. It was all really really good.
We booked our table for 8:30pm
We had been booked in for the 7 course tasting menu.
Menu was:
Amuse Bouche - Salmon Veloute with quails egg
Pre Starter - Roasted Snails, ceps and parsley
Starter - Scallops, squash risotto, trumpets of death, parmesan crisps
Main - Duck, bread mousse, blackberry and armagnac jus
Cheese Course - 8 different tastes of cheese
Pre Dessert - Pina Colada Panna Cotta, Mango soup
Dessert - Walnut, nougat and toffee pears.
The waiter service was absolutely fantastic. He was gracious, reminded you of your course, and was also funny (in a good way) I tried a little of each cheese, but I apologised when he came to collect the plates for not eating it all, he said ' not to worry the cheese clean up team in the kitchen will take care of it, madam'
All in all the service and hospitality was second to none. You think it was fine dining, I would say Michelin Star would be closer to the mark.
The presentation of the food was outstanding, every dish was identical.
We will definitely be returning to sample their Cassis a la carte menu and Mr Freds daytime Fayre.
Stanley House is Sublime. Book a Table today!
lolo
I would say that this was quite an experience, this is one of these places where you can feel that the staff although proud of their work don't set out to make you feel out of place and this is such breath of fresh air when dining on the so called fine dining scene nowadays. I would say that you are probably looking at one of the north west foodists destination of the near future especially if you consider the level of the competition around.
I would say that if the neighbouring one star michelin are means of assessing this restaurant it would already be 2 stars in my book
highly recommended
onestarnotwinebar
This area is lacking of fine dining and cassis is definitely setting its stall out with talk of a Michelin star. I think there is a way to go. The place itself is welcoming and the manager was very attentive. When aiming so high everything has to be almost perfect. The food was very good, not sure about whole black peppercorns to ruin a nice beef dish, when the flavours are so delicate this is far too overpowering. i found the other staff to be less than knowledgeable about the food and I don’t like eyes burning into my head waiting for us to finish. Tell the chefs to stay in the kitchen instead of rummaging in the cutlery draw for all to see. Maybe I’m being picky but when you are asking for such accolades these things must be addressed. That said the other dishes are of 2/3 rosette standard and overall the evening was quite pleasant.
jools
Couldn? fault anything about the place, food, service all were outstanding. The location is wonderful. Would definitely recommend it and will definitely be returning.
